Quick Answer

Hungering Hydra is a rare Creature — Hydra from C20 (C20) costing {X}{G}. Current price: $1.76 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Hungering Hydra MTG card

Hungering Hydra

Creature — Hydra

Card Text

This creature enters with X +1/+1 counters on it. This creature can't be blocked by more than one creature. Whenever this creature is dealt damage, put that many +1/+1 counters on it. (It must survive the damage to get the counters.)

Card Stats

0/0 rare CMC: 1.0 C20 C20 🎨 Daarken

Market Prices

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$1.76
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$2.29
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€1.71
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€0.25
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hungering Hydra? Basics

Hungering Hydra is a Creature — Hydra card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "This creature enters with X +1/+1 counters on it. This creature can't be blocked by more than one creature. Whenever this creature is dealt damage, put that many +1/+1 counters on it. (It must survive the damage to get the counters.)"

How much mana does Hungering Hydra cost to cast? Basics

Hungering Hydra has a mana cost of {X}{G}, which equals 1.0 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.

Hungering Hydra's mana cost of {X}{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.

Hungering Hydra has a mana value of 1.0. 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.

Hungering Hydra's current oracle text is: "This creature enters with X +1/+1 counters on it. This creature can't be blocked by more than one creature. Whenever this creature is dealt damage, put that many +1/+1 counters on it. (It must survive the damage to get the counters.)"

What is the current price of Hungering Hydra? Pricing

The current market price for Hungering Hydra is approximately $1.76 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.71 EUR.

Where can I buy Hungering Hydra? Pricing

You can purchase Hungering 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 Hungering Hydra legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Hungering Hydra in Standard is not available.

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

Is Hungering Hydra legal in Modern? Legality

Hungering Hydra is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Hungering Hydra legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Hungering Hydra 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 Hungering Hydra legal in Pioneer? Legality

Hungering Hydra is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Hungering Hydra legal in Legacy? Legality

Hungering Hydra is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Hungering Hydra legal in Vintage? Legality

Hungering Hydra 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 Hungering Hydra legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Hungering 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 Hungering Hydra from? Details

This printing of Hungering Hydra is from C20 (C20), with collector number 177.

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

What is Hungering Hydra's rarity? Details

Hungering Hydra is a rare card in C20.

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

Who illustrated Hungering Hydra? Details

Hungering Hydra was illustrated by Daarken.

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

What is Hungering Hydra's power and toughness? Details

Hungering Hydra 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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