Magic: The Gathering · Alpha Edition

Rock Hydra

French name: Hydre de pierre

171RareReserved List

Rock Hydra (Alpha Edition 171) has no market price as of Nov 8, 2026.

Sell this card

Price guide

The market price on TCGplayer, in US dollars: a guide, not an offer.

Market price

Normal—Low US$349.99

As of Nov 8, 2026 · The market price is TCGplayer’s, in US dollars. It is a guide, not an offer.

Market price history

Price history starts Oct 15, 2026. A chart appears after two weeks.

Card details

Type: Creature: Hydra
Mana cost: {X}{R}{R}
Power / toughness: 0/0
Artist: Jeff A. Menges

Card text

Put X +1/+1 counters (heads) on Hydra. Each point of damage Hydra suffers destroys one head unless R is spent. During upkeep, new heads may be grown for RRR apiece.

About this card

Rock Hydra is card 171 in Alpha Edition, a Magic: The Gathering set released Sep 5, 1993. Rarity: Rare. Illustrated by Jeff A. Menges. No reference market price is available on Nov 8, 2026. Source: TCGplayer market data via tcgcsv.com, updated daily. A reference price is not an offer.

Articles about this card

Most expensive MTG cards: records and the top 20The most expensive Magic: The Gathering cards: the $3M Black Lotus record, The One Ring, then the top 20 regular cards at market price in USD and CAD.