Benevolent Hydra
Benevolent Hydra is a Rare Creature — Hydra from Secret Lair Drop (1889) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {X}{G}{G}. Color identity: G. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $11.91 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Benevolent Hydra suits collectors and players working on Secret Lair Drop who need the Rare slot. Legal in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.
What is Benevolent Hydra from Secret Lair Drop?
Benevolent Hydra is a Creature — Hydra in Secret Lair Drop numbered 1889. Mana cost {X}{G}{G}. Color identity: G. Benevolent Hydra (1889) is a format-relevant Creature — Hydra in Secret Lair Drop with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
What is Benevolent Hydra worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $11.91 for Benevolent Hydra. Low and high spread runs $11.91 to null. This printing is from Secret Lair Drop. Collector number 1889 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 2025.
| Set | Secret Lair Drop |
|---|---|
| Number | 1889 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $11.91 |
| Cardmarket EUR | — |
| foil | $11.91 |
Card stats
| Colors | G |
|---|---|
| Power | 1 |
How collectible is Benevolent Hydra?
Benevolent Hydra is a Rare printing in Secret Lair Drop. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Secret Lair Drop. Collector number 1889 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.
What are the key details for Benevolent Hydra?
Benevolent Hydra lists as Creature — Hydra. Artist: Jack Teagle. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Secret Lair Drop. Collector number 1889 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.
Cactaur's take
Benevolent Hydra (1889) is a format-relevant Creature — Hydra in Secret Lair Drop with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Benevolent Hydra is catalogued as Rare Creature — Hydra in Secret Lair Drop, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $11.91.
- Mana cost {X}{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: Use $11.91 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Benevolent Hydra from Secret Lair Drop?
Benevolent Hydra is a Rare Creature — Hydra from Secret Lair Drop numbered 1889 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Benevolent Hydra worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $11.91 for ungraded Benevolent Hydra. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Benevolent Hydra?
Benevolent Hydra is catalogued as Rare in Secret Lair Drop. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Benevolent Hydra legal in Commander or Standard?
Benevolent Hydra shows format legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Benevolent Hydra near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $11.91. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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