Heroes' Bane
Iconic Masters · #166

Heroes' Bane

Heroes' Bane is a Uncommon Creature — Hydra from Iconic Masters (166) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {3}{G}{G}. Color identity: G. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.45 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $0.45
Cardmarket trend €0.22
Rarity Uncommon
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Who is this card for?

Heroes' Bane suits collectors and players working on Iconic Masters who need the Uncommon 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 Heroes' Bane from Iconic Masters?

Heroes' Bane is a Creature — Hydra in Iconic Masters numbered 166. Mana cost {3}{G}{G}. Color identity: G. Heroes' Bane (166) from Iconic Masters should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Iconic Masters.

What is Heroes' Bane worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.45 for Heroes' Bane. Low and high spread runs $0.45 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.22; foil: $0.45; Normal: $0.36. This printing is from Iconic Masters. Collector number 166 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetIconic Masters
Number166
RarityUncommon
TCGPlayer USD$0.45
Cardmarket EUR€0.22
cardmarket $0.22
foil $0.45
Normal $0.36

Card stats

ColorsG
Power0

How collectible is Heroes' Bane?

Heroes' Bane is a Uncommon printing in Iconic Masters. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Iconic Masters. Collector number 166 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon.

What are the key details for Heroes' Bane?

Heroes' Bane lists as Creature — Hydra. Artist: Raymond Swanland. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Iconic Masters. Collector number 166 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon.

Cactaur's take

Heroes' Bane (166) from Iconic Masters should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Heroes' Bane is catalogued as Uncommon Creature — Hydra in Iconic Masters, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.45 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.22; foil: $0.45; Normal: $0.36).
  • Mana cost {3}{G}{G} 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: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.

FAQ

What is Heroes' Bane from Iconic Masters?

Heroes' Bane is a Uncommon Creature — Hydra from Iconic Masters numbered 166 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Heroes' Bane worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.45 for ungraded Heroes' Bane. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Heroes' Bane?

Heroes' Bane is catalogued as Uncommon in Iconic Masters. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Heroes' Bane legal in Commander or Standard?

Heroes' Bane shows format legality in standard, future, historic, timeless based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Heroes' Bane near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.45. 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.