Magic: The Gathering · Beta Edition

Rock Hydra

French name: Hydre de pierre

172RareReserved List

Rock Hydra (Beta Edition 172) has no market price as of Nov 9, 2026.

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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 172 in Beta Edition, a Magic: The Gathering set released Oct 4, 1993. Rarity: Rare. Illustrated by Jeff A. Menges. No reference market price is available on Nov 9, 2026. Source: TCGplayer market data via tcgcsv.com, updated daily. A reference price is not an offer.

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