Rock Hydra
Rock Hydra is a Rare Creature — Hydra from Collectors' Edition (172) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {X}{R}{R}. Color identity: R. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $7.74 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Rock Hydra suits collectors and players working on Collectors' Edition who need the Rare slot. Legal in legacy, vintage, penny, commander. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.
What is Rock Hydra from Collectors' Edition?
Rock Hydra is a Creature — Hydra in Collectors' Edition numbered 172. Mana cost {X}{R}{R}. Color identity: R. Rock Hydra (172) is a format-relevant Creature — Hydra in Collectors' Edition with legality in legacy, vintage, penny, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
What is Rock Hydra worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $7.74 for Rock Hydra. Low and high spread runs $7.74 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $4.38; Normal: $7.74. This printing is from Collectors' Edition. Collector number 172 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Collectors' Edition |
|---|---|
| Number | 172 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $7.74 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €4.38 |
| cardmarket | $4.38 |
| Normal | $7.74 |
Card stats
| Colors | R |
|---|---|
| Power | 0 |
How collectible is Rock Hydra?
Rock Hydra is a Rare printing in Collectors' Edition. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Collectors' Edition. Collector number 172 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 1993.
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 Collectors' 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 format-relevant Creature — Hydra in Collectors' Edition with legality in legacy, vintage, penny, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Rock Hydra is catalogued as Rare Creature — Hydra in Collectors' Edition, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $7.74 across finishes (cardmarket: $4.38; Normal: $7.74).
- 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 $7.74 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Rock Hydra from Collectors' Edition?
Rock Hydra is a Rare Creature — Hydra from Collectors' 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 $7.74 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 Collectors' 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.
Should I buy Rock Hydra near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $7.74. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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