Protean Hydra — Frequently Asked Questions
9 common questions about Protean Hydra in MTG — View Protean Hydra
What does Protean Hydra do?
Protean Hydra is a Creature — Hydra. Its Oracle text reads: "This creature enters with X +1/+1 counters on it. If damage would be dealt to this creature, prevent that damage and remove that many +1/+1 counters from it. Whenever a +1/+1 counter is removed from this creature, put two +1/+1 counters on it at the beginning of the next end step." — view the full Oracle text on Scryfall.
What type of card is Protean Hydra?
Protean Hydra is a Creature — Hydra. It is a Rare card from the Magic 2011 set.
What format is Protean Hydra legal in?
How much does Protean Hydra cost?
The current market price for Protean Hydra is approximately $3.06 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 Protean Hydra from?
Protean Hydra was printed in Magic 2011. Browse all cards from Magic 2011.
Is Protean Hydra good in Commander?
Yes, Protean Hydra is legal in Commander. It has 1 known combo in Commander. See all combos with Protean Hydra. Learn more about the Commander format in our wiki.
What are the best combos with Protean Hydra?
Protean Hydra has 1 known combo. The most popular include: Yedora, Grave Gardener + Primordial Mist (Infinite death triggers, Infinite ETB). View all combos with Protean Hydra.
What cards are similar to Protean Hydra?
There are 2 cards similar to Protean Hydra with comparable effects or strategies. View all cards similar to Protean Hydra.
What are budget alternatives to Protean Hydra?
Since Protean Hydra costs $3.06, you may want to explore more affordable alternatives under $2 that fill a similar role in your deck. View budget alternatives to Protean Hydra.
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