MagicLimited Edition Alpha
Rock Hydra — Limited Edition Alpha #171
Rock Hydra is a rare Creature — Hydra from Limited Edition Alpha (1993), collector number 171, illustrated by Jeff A. Menges.
Rock Hydra price
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Card details
- Number
- 171
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- {X}{R}{R}
- Colour
- Red
- Power / toughness
- 0/0
- Illustrator
- Jeff A. Menges
- Released
- 5 August 1993
What Rock Hydra does
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.
{R}: Prevent the next 1 damage that would be dealt to this creature this turn.
{R}{R}{R}: Put a +1/+1 counter on this creature. Activate only during your upkeep.
Format legality
Other printings of Rock Hydra
| No. | Card | Set | Rarity | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 173 |  Rock Hydra Creature — Hydra | Summer Magic / Edgar 1994 | Rare | €1,200.00 |
| 173 |  Rock Hydra Creature — Hydra | Revised Edition 1994 | Rare | €2.43 |
| 172 |  Rock Hydra Creature — Hydra | Unlimited Edition 1993 | Rare | €23.24 |
| 172 |  Rock Hydra Creature — Hydra | Limited Edition Beta 1993 | Rare | €192.09 |
All 5 Rock Hydra printings compared →
Questions people ask
How much is Rock Hydra from Limited Edition Alpha worth?
About €905.96 for a near-mint non-foil copy. Check UK eBay sold listings for what copies really sell for here.
How many printings of Rock Hydra are there?
5 English paper printings, from Limited Edition Beta to Limited Edition Alpha. The cheapest right now is the Revised Edition printing.
Is Rock Hydra legal in Commander?
Yes, it is legal in Commander.
Who illustrated Rock Hydra (Limited Edition Alpha)?
Jeff A. Menges.
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