Benevolent Hydra — Frequently Asked Questions
9 common questions about Benevolent Hydra in MTG — View Benevolent Hydra
What does Benevolent Hydra do?
Benevolent Hydra is a Creature — Hydra. Its Oracle text reads: "This creature enters with X +1/+1 counters on it. If one or more +1/+1 counters would be put on another creature you control, that many plus one +1/+1 counters are put on it instead. T, Remove a +1/+1 counter from this creature: Put a +1/+1 counter on another target creature you control. Power/Toughness: 1/1" — view the full Oracle text on Scryfall.
What type of card is Benevolent Hydra?
Benevolent Hydra is a Creature — Hydra. It is a Rare card from the Secret Lair Drop set.
What format is Benevolent Hydra legal in?
Benevolent Hydra is legal in: Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Learn more about Legacy format in our wiki.
How much does Benevolent Hydra cost?
The current market price for Benevolent Hydra is approximately $10.57 USD. Prices fluctuate based on demand, format legality, and new set releases. View the latest price and price history chart. Buy on TCGPlayer.
What set is Benevolent Hydra from?
Benevolent Hydra was printed in Secret Lair Drop. Browse all cards from Secret Lair Drop.
Is Benevolent Hydra good in Commander?
Yes, Benevolent Hydra is legal in Commander. It has 47 known combos in Commander. See all combos with Benevolent Hydra. Learn more about the Commander format in our wiki.
What are the best combos with Benevolent Hydra?
Benevolent Hydra has 47 known combos. The most popular include: Vigor + Walking Ballista (Infinite damage, Infinite +1/+1 counters on creatures you control); Marath, Will of the Wild + Cryptic Trilobite (Infinite colorless mana that can only be spent to activate abilities, Infinite creature tokens); Gatta and Luzzu + Walking Ballista (Infinite damage, Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature). View all combos with Benevolent Hydra.
What cards are similar to Benevolent Hydra?
There are 20 cards similar to Benevolent Hydra with comparable effects or strategies. Some notable alternatives include Ozolith, the Shattered Spire, Hexavus, Hardened Scales. View all cards similar to Benevolent Hydra.
What are budget alternatives to Benevolent Hydra?
Since Benevolent Hydra costs $10.57, you may want to explore more affordable alternatives under $2 that fill a similar role in your deck. View budget alternatives to Benevolent Hydra.
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