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Apocalypse Hydra

{X}{R}{G}

Creature — Hydra

Battlebond·bbd #217·Rare·2018·Art by Jason Chan
StandardNot Legal
ModernLegal
CommanderLegal
LegacyLegal
PioneerNot Legal
VintageLegal
Apocalypse Hydra
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Oracle Text

This creature enters with X +1/+1 counters on it. If X is 5 or more, it enters with an additional X +1/+1 counters on it.

{1}{R}, Remove a +1/+1 counter from this creature: It deals 1 damage to any target.

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Set
Battlebond (BBD)
Number
#217
Rarity
Rare
Artist
Jason Chan
Frame
2015
Border
Black
Language
EN
Finishes
Nonfoil, Foil
USD
$0.72
USD Foil
$1.38
EUR
€0.61
EUR Foil
€1.19

Indicative figures.

Card Knowledge

Legalities

StandardNot Legal
PioneerNot Legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal

Rulings2

2/1/2009·wotc

The first ability checks the number you chose for X, not the amount of mana you actually spent.

2/1/2009·wotc

For example, if X is 4, Apocalypse Hydra enters with four +1/+1 counters on it, but if X is 5, it enters with ten +1/+1 counters on it.

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