30th Anniversary Edition
30A · #167
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30th Anniversary Edition
30A · No. 167
2022-11-28
Card text
Creature — Hydra
This creature enters with X +1/+1 counters on it.
For each 1 damage that would be dealt to this creature, if it has a +1/+1 counter on it, remove a +1/+1 counter from it and prevent that 1 damage.
: Prevent the next 1 damage that would be dealt to this creature this turn.
: Put a +1/+1 counter on this creature. Activate only during your upkeep.
: Prevent the next 1 damage that would be dealt to this creature this turn.
: Put a +1/+1 counter on this creature. Activate only during your upkeep.
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Standard
∅ Not legal
Pioneer
∅ Not legal
Modern
∅ Not legal
Legacy
✓ Legal
Vintage
✓ Legal
Pauper
∅ Not legal
Commander
✓ Legal
Oathbreaker
✓ Legal
Brawl
∅ Not legal
Historic
∅ Not legal
Timeless
∅ Not legal
Alchemy
∅ Not legal
Explorer
∅ Not legal
Gladiator
∅ Not legal
Penny
✓ Legal
Duel
✓ Legal
Official rulings
4 rulings · in English, source ScryfallIf put onto the battlefield without casting it from your hand, X will be zero.
2004-10-04 · Wizards of the CoastOnce on the battlefield, the X is considered to be zero when calculating its mana cost.
2004-10-04 · Wizards of the CoastIf damage that would be dealt to Rock Hydra can't be prevented, you still remove a +1/+1 counter from it for each 1 damage dealt.
2008-08-01 · Wizards of the CoastYou can activate the activated ability that prevents damage any time, even if no source seems likely to deal damage to you in the near future. It will prevent the next 1 damage that would be dealt this turn, even if that turns out to be much later in the turn.
2008-08-01 · Wizards of the CoastAll printings
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