Protean Hydra
Magic 2011 · #194

Protean Hydra

Protean Hydra is a Rare Creature — Hydra from Magic 2011 (194) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {X}{G}. Color identity: G. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $15.56 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $15.56
Cardmarket trend €2.56
Rarity Rare
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Who is this card for?

Protean Hydra suits collectors and players working on Magic 2011 who need the Rare slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish and confirm the Scryfall collector number before buying online.

What is Protean Hydra from Magic 2011?

Protean Hydra is a Creature — Hydra in Magic 2011 numbered 194. Mana cost {X}{G}. Color identity: G. Protean Hydra (194) from Magic 2011 should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Magic 2011.

What is Protean Hydra worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $15.56 for Protean Hydra. Low and high spread runs $15.56 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $2.56; foil: $15.56; Normal: $4.20. This printing is from Magic 2011. Collector number 194 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetMagic 2011
Number194
RarityRare
TCGPlayer USD$15.56
Cardmarket EUR€2.56
cardmarket $2.56
foil $15.56
Normal $4.20

Card stats

ColorsG
Power0

How collectible is Protean Hydra?

Protean Hydra is a Rare printing in Magic 2011. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Magic 2011. Collector number 194 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.

What are the key details for Protean Hydra?

Protean Hydra lists as Creature — Hydra. Artist: Jim Murray. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Magic 2011. Collector number 194 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.

Cactaur's take

Protean Hydra (194) from Magic 2011 should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Protean Hydra is catalogued as Rare Creature — Hydra in Magic 2011, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $15.56 across finishes (cardmarket: $2.56; foil: $15.56; Normal: $4.20).
  • Mana cost {X}{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: Use $15.56 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

What is Protean Hydra from Magic 2011?

Protean Hydra is a Rare Creature — Hydra from Magic 2011 numbered 194 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Protean Hydra worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $15.56 for ungraded Protean Hydra. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Protean Hydra?

Protean Hydra is catalogued as Rare in Magic 2011. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Protean Hydra legal in Commander or Standard?

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

Should I buy Protean Hydra near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $15.56. 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.