Quick Answer

Phytohydra is a rare Creature — Plant Hydra from RAV (RAV) costing {2}{G}{W}{W}. Current price: $0.8 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Phytohydra MTG card

Phytohydra

Creature — Plant Hydra

Card Text

If damage would be dealt to this creature, put that many +1/+1 counters on it instead.

"Look at this creature, so like the Conclave it serves. Cut one head and it grows two. Damage it and it flourishes." —Veszka, Selesnya evangel

Card Stats

1/1 rare CMC: 5.0 RAV RAV 🎨 Jim Murray

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.80
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TCGPlayer
$4.99
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Card Kingdom
$0.59
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$3.99
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Cardmarket
€0.58
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€1.78
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Phytohydra? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "If damage would be dealt to this creature, put that many +1/+1 counters on it instead."

How much mana does Phytohydra cost to cast? Basics

Phytohydra has a mana cost of {2}{G}{W}{W}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G, W 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.

Phytohydra's mana cost of {2}{G}{W}{W} 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.

Phytohydra 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.

Phytohydra's current oracle text is: "If damage would be dealt to this creature, put that many +1/+1 counters on it instead."

What is the current price of Phytohydra? Pricing

The current market price for Phytohydra is approximately $0.8 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $4.99 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.58 EUR.

Where can I buy Phytohydra? Pricing

You can purchase Phytohydra 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.

Phytohydra normal: $0.8 | foil: $4.99

Is Phytohydra legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Phytohydra in Standard is not available.

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

Is Phytohydra legal in Modern? Legality

Phytohydra is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Phytohydra legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Phytohydra 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 Phytohydra legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Phytohydra in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Phytohydra legal in Legacy? Legality

Phytohydra is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Phytohydra legal in Vintage? Legality

Phytohydra 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 Phytohydra legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Phytohydra 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 Phytohydra from? Details

This printing of Phytohydra is from RAV (RAV), with collector number 218.

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

What is Phytohydra's rarity? Details

Phytohydra is a rare card in RAV.

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

Who illustrated Phytohydra? Details

Phytohydra was illustrated by Jim Murray.

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

What is Phytohydra's power and toughness? Details

Phytohydra is a 1/1 creature.

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

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