Hydroform
Gatecrash · #172

Hydroform

Hydroform is a Common Instant from Gatecrash (172) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {G}{U}. Color identity: G, U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.74 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $0.74
Cardmarket trend €0.12
Rarity Common
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Who is this card for?

Hydroform suits collectors and players working on Gatecrash who need the Common slot. This is typically a low-cost slot for master sets; avoid overpaying unless you need a specific finish or near-mint condition.

What is Hydroform from Gatecrash?

Hydroform is a Instant in Gatecrash numbered 172. Mana cost {G}{U}. Color identity: G, U. Hydroform (172) from Gatecrash should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Gatecrash. Collector number 172 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What is Hydroform worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.74 for Hydroform. Low and high spread runs $0.74 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.12; foil: $0.74; Normal: $0.04. This printing is from Gatecrash. Collector number 172 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetGatecrash
Number172
RarityCommon
TCGPlayer USD$0.74
Cardmarket EUR€0.12
cardmarket $0.12
foil $0.74
Normal $0.04

Card stats

ColorsG, U

How collectible is Hydroform?

Hydroform is a Common printing in Gatecrash. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Gatecrash. Collector number 172 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 2013.

What are the key details for Hydroform?

Hydroform lists as Instant. Artist: Howard Lyon. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Gatecrash. Collector number 172 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 2013.

Cactaur's take

Hydroform (172) from Gatecrash should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Hydroform is catalogued as Common Instant in Gatecrash, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.74 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.12; foil: $0.74; Normal: $0.04).
  • Mana cost {G}{U} and type line Instant 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: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.

FAQ

What is Hydroform from Gatecrash?

Hydroform is a Common Instant from Gatecrash numbered 172 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Hydroform worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.74 for ungraded Hydroform. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Hydroform?

Hydroform is catalogued as Common in Gatecrash. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing. This printing is from Gatecrash.

Is Hydroform legal in Commander or Standard?

Hydroform shows format legality in pioneer, modern, legacy, pauper based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Hydroform near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.74. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-23. Last updated: 2026-06-23.