Quick Answer

Heroes' Bane is a uncommon Creature — Hydra from C20 (C20) costing {3}{G}{G}. Current price: $0.18 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Heroes' Bane MTG card

Heroes' Bane

Creature — Hydra

Card Text

This creature enters with four +1/+1 counters on it. {2}{G}{G}: Put X +1/+1 counters on this creature, where X is its power.

Travelers' tales claim that hydras bite off their own heads to make themselves deadlier.

Card Stats

0/0 uncommon CMC: 5.0 C20 C20 🎨 Raymond Swanland

Market Prices

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€0.17
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Alchemy Legal
Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (7 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Heroes' Bane? Basics

Heroes' Bane is a Creature — Hydra card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "This creature enters with four +1/+1 counters on it. {2}{G}{G}: Put X +1/+1 counters on this creature, where X is its power."

How much mana does Heroes' Bane cost to cast? Basics

Heroes' Bane has a mana cost of {3}{G}{G}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G mana to cast.

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.

Heroes' Bane's mana cost of {3}{G}{G} 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.

Heroes' Bane has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Heroes' Bane's current oracle text is: "This creature enters with four +1/+1 counters on it. {2}{G}{G}: Put X +1/+1 counters on this creature, where X is its power."

What is the current price of Heroes' Bane? Pricing

The current market price for Heroes' Bane is approximately $0.18 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.17 EUR.

Where can I buy Heroes' Bane? Pricing

You can purchase Heroes' Bane 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 Heroes' Bane legal in Standard? Legality

Heroes' Bane is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Heroes' Bane legal in Modern? Legality

Heroes' Bane is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Heroes' Bane legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Heroes' Bane is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

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

Is Heroes' Bane legal in Pioneer? Legality

Heroes' Bane is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Heroes' Bane legal in Legacy? Legality

Heroes' Bane is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Heroes' Bane legal in Vintage? Legality

Heroes' Bane is Legal in Vintage format.

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 Heroes' Bane legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Heroes' Bane 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 Heroes' Bane from? Details

This printing of Heroes' Bane is from C20 (C20), with collector number 175.

Heroes' Bane may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Heroes' Bane's rarity? Details

Heroes' Bane is a uncommon card in C20.

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

Who illustrated Heroes' Bane? Details

Heroes' Bane was illustrated by Raymond Swanland.

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

What is Heroes' Bane's power and toughness? Details

Heroes' Bane is a 0/0 creature.

Power (0) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (0) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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