Rock Hydra
Rock Hydra is a Rare Creature — Hydra from Unlimited Edition (172) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {X}{R}{R}. Color identity: R. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $45.94 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Rock Hydra suits collectors and players working on Unlimited Edition who need the Rare slot. Treat $45.94 as a starting reference only — verify finish, border treatment, and condition before paying premium singles prices.
What is Rock Hydra from Unlimited Edition?
Rock Hydra is a Creature — Hydra in Unlimited Edition numbered 172. Mana cost {X}{R}{R}. Color identity: R. Rock Hydra (172) is a chase-tier Rare Creature — Hydra in Unlimited Edition. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
What is Rock Hydra worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $45.94 for Rock Hydra. Low and high spread runs $45.94 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $23.61; Normal: $45.94. This printing is from Unlimited Edition. Collector number 172 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Unlimited Edition |
|---|---|
| Number | 172 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $45.94 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €23.61 |
| cardmarket | $23.61 |
| Normal | $45.94 |
Card stats
| Colors | R |
|---|---|
| Power | 0 |
How collectible is Rock Hydra?
Rock Hydra is a Rare printing in Unlimited Edition. Chase-tier slots combine scarcity, art, and format demand — prices move with reprint news and tournament results. This printing is from Unlimited Edition. Collector number 172 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Rock Hydra?
Rock Hydra lists as Creature — Hydra. Artist: Jeff A. Menges. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Unlimited Edition. Collector number 172 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.
Cactaur's take
Rock Hydra (172) is a chase-tier Rare Creature — Hydra in Unlimited Edition. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
Pros
- Rock Hydra is catalogued as Rare Creature — Hydra in Unlimited Edition, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $45.94 across finishes (cardmarket: $23.61; Normal: $45.94).
- Mana cost {X}{R}{R} and type line Creature — Hydra help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Use $45.94 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Rock Hydra from Unlimited Edition?
Rock Hydra is a Rare Creature — Hydra from Unlimited Edition numbered 172 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Rock Hydra worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $45.94 for ungraded Rock Hydra. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Rock Hydra?
Rock Hydra is catalogued as Rare in Unlimited Edition. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Rock Hydra legal in Commander or Standard?
Rock Hydra shows format legality in legacy, vintage, penny, commander based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Why does Rock Hydra trade at a premium?
Rock Hydra combines Rare scarcity with art, finish, and format demand. Chase slots often move on reprint rumors, tournament results, and condition-sensitive buyer interest. This printing is from Unlimited Edition.
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