Quick Answer

Whiptongue Hydra is a rare Creature — Lizard Hydra from C18 (C18) costing {5}{G}. Current price: $0.98 USD. Legal in Commander.

Whiptongue Hydra MTG card

Whiptongue Hydra

Creature — Lizard Hydra

Card Text

Reach When this creature enters, destroy all creatures with flying. Put a +1/+1 counter on this creature for each creature destroyed this way.

"Where'd all the birds go?" —Kaldrin, jungle sightseer

Card Stats

4/4 rare CMC: 6.0 C18 C18 🎨 Tomasz Jedruszek
Reach

Market Prices

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$0.98
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€0.50
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Whiptongue Hydra? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Reach When this creature enters, destroy all creatures with flying. Put a +1/+1 counter on this creature for each creature destroyed this way."

How much mana does Whiptongue Hydra cost to cast? Basics

Whiptongue Hydra has a mana cost of {5}{G}, which equals 6.0 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.

Whiptongue Hydra's mana cost of {5}{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.

Whiptongue Hydra has a mana value of 6.0. 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.

Whiptongue Hydra's current oracle text is: "Reach When this creature enters, destroy all creatures with flying. Put a +1/+1 counter on this creature for each creature destroyed this way."

What is the current price of Whiptongue Hydra? Pricing

The current market price for Whiptongue Hydra is approximately $0.98 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.5 EUR.

Where can I buy Whiptongue Hydra? Pricing

You can purchase Whiptongue 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 Whiptongue Hydra legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Whiptongue Hydra legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Whiptongue Hydra in Modern is not available.

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

Is Whiptongue Hydra legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Whiptongue 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 Whiptongue Hydra legal in Pioneer? Legality

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

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

Is Whiptongue Hydra legal in Legacy? Legality

Whiptongue Hydra is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Whiptongue Hydra legal in Vintage? Legality

Whiptongue 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 Whiptongue Hydra legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Whiptongue 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 Whiptongue Hydra from? Details

This printing of Whiptongue Hydra is from C18 (C18), with collector number 36.

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

What is Whiptongue Hydra's rarity? Details

Whiptongue Hydra is a rare card in C18.

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

Who illustrated Whiptongue Hydra? Details

Whiptongue Hydra was illustrated by Tomasz Jedruszek.

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

What is Whiptongue Hydra's power and toughness? Details

Whiptongue Hydra is a 4/4 creature.

Power (4) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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