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Distract the Hydra is a common Sorcery from TFTH (TFTH). Current price: $0.33 USD.

Distract the Hydra MTG card

Distract the Hydra

Sorcery

Card Text

Each player may sacrifice a creature. Each player who sacrificed a creature this way chooses a Head and taps it. Each player who didn't sacrifice a creature loses 3 life.

Card Stats

common TFTH TFTH 🎨 Alex Horley-Orlandelli

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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Distract the Hydra? Basics

Distract the Hydra is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Each player may sacrifice a creature. Each player who sacrificed a creature this way chooses a Head and taps it. Each player who didn't sacrifice a creature loses 3 life."

How much mana does Distract the Hydra cost to cast? Basics

Distract the Hydra has a mana cost of 0, which equals 0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Distract the Hydra's mana cost of 0 means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Distract the Hydra has a mana value of 0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Distract the Hydra's current oracle text is: "Each player may sacrifice a creature. Each player who sacrificed a creature this way chooses a Head and taps it. Each player who didn't sacrifice a creature loses 3 life."

What is the current price of Distract the Hydra? Pricing

The current market price for Distract the Hydra is approximately $0.33 USD on TCGPlayer.

Where can I buy Distract the Hydra? Pricing

You can purchase Distract the Hydra from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Distract the Hydra legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Distract the Hydra in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Distract the Hydra legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Distract the Hydra in Modern is not available.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Distract the Hydra legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Distract the Hydra in Commander is not available.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Distract the Hydra legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Distract the Hydra in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Distract the Hydra legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Distract the Hydra in Legacy is not available.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Distract the Hydra legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Distract the Hydra in Vintage is not available.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Distract the Hydra legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Distract the Hydra in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Distract the Hydra from? Details

This printing of Distract the Hydra is from TFTH (TFTH), with collector number 7.

Distract the Hydra may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Distract the Hydra's rarity? Details

Distract the Hydra is a common card in TFTH.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Distract the Hydra? Details

Distract the Hydra was illustrated by Alex Horley-Orlandelli.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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