Quick Answer

Nyxborn Hydra is a common Enchantment Creature — Hydra from MH3 (MH3) costing {X}{G}. Current price: $0.17 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Nyxborn Hydra MTG card

Nyxborn Hydra

Enchantment Creature — Hydra

Card Text

Bestow {X}{G}{G} (If you cast this card for its bestow cost, it's an Aura spell with enchant creature. It becomes a creature again if it's not attached.) Reach, trample This permanent enters with X +1/+1 counters on it. Enchanted creature gets +1/+1 for each +1/+1 counter on this Aura and has reach and trample.

Card Stats

0/1 common CMC: 1.0 MH3 MH3 🎨 Vincent Christiaens
Bestow Reach Trample

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.17
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TCGPlayer
$1.19
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Card Kingdom
$0.79
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.25
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Cardmarket
€0.24
Foil
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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
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nyxborn Hydra? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Bestow {X}{G}{G} (If you cast this card for its bestow cost, it's an Aura spell with enchant creature. It becomes a creature again if it's not attached.) Reach, trample This permanent enters with X +1/+1 counters on it. Enchanted creature gets +1/+1 for each +1/+1 counter on this Aura and has reach and trample."

How much mana does Nyxborn Hydra cost to cast? Basics

Nyxborn 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.

Nyxborn 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.

Nyxborn 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.

Nyxborn Hydra's current oracle text is: "Bestow {X}{G}{G} (If you cast this card for its bestow cost, it's an Aura spell with enchant creature. It becomes a creature again if it's not attached.) Reach, trample This permanent enters with X +1/+1 counters on it. Enchanted creature gets +1/+1 for each +1/+1 counter on this Aura and has reach and trample."

What is the current price of Nyxborn Hydra? Pricing

The current market price for Nyxborn Hydra is approximately $0.17 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $1.19 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.25 EUR.

Where can I buy Nyxborn Hydra? Pricing

You can purchase Nyxborn 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.

Nyxborn Hydra normal: $0.17 | foil: $1.19

Is Nyxborn Hydra legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Nyxborn Hydra legal in Modern? Legality

Nyxborn Hydra is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Nyxborn Hydra legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Nyxborn 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 Nyxborn Hydra legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Nyxborn Hydra in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Nyxborn Hydra legal in Legacy? Legality

Nyxborn Hydra is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Nyxborn Hydra legal in Vintage? Legality

Nyxborn 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 Nyxborn Hydra legal in Pauper? Legality

Nyxborn Hydra is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Nyxborn Hydra from? Details

This printing of Nyxborn Hydra is from MH3 (MH3), with collector number 164.

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

What is Nyxborn Hydra's rarity? Details

Nyxborn Hydra is a common card in MH3.

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

Who illustrated Nyxborn Hydra? Details

Nyxborn Hydra was illustrated by Vincent Christiaens.

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

What is Nyxborn Hydra's power and toughness? Details

Nyxborn Hydra is a 0/1 creature.

Power (0) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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