Primordial Hydra
Secrets of Strixhaven Commander · #284

Primordial Hydra

Primordial Hydra is a Mythic Creature — Hydra from Secrets of Strixhaven Commander (284) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {X}{G}{G}. Color identity: G. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $1.34 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $1.34
Cardmarket trend €1.09
Rarity Mythic
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Who is this card for?

Primordial Hydra suits collectors and players working on Secrets of Strixhaven Commander who need the Mythic slot. Treat $1.34 as a starting reference only — verify finish, border treatment, and condition before paying premium singles prices.

What is Primordial Hydra from Secrets of Strixhaven Commander?

Primordial Hydra is a Creature — Hydra in Secrets of Strixhaven Commander numbered 284. Mana cost {X}{G}{G}. Color identity: G. Primordial Hydra (284) is a chase-tier Mythic Creature — Hydra in Secrets of Strixhaven Commander. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.

What is Primordial Hydra worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $1.34 for Primordial Hydra. Low and high spread runs $1.34 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $1.09; Normal: $1.34. This printing is from Secrets of Strixhaven Commander. Collector number 284 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetSecrets of Strixhaven Commander
Number284
RarityMythic
TCGPlayer USD$1.34
Cardmarket EUR€1.09
cardmarket $1.09
Normal $1.34

Card stats

ColorsG
Power0

How collectible is Primordial Hydra?

Primordial Hydra is a Mythic printing in Secrets of Strixhaven Commander. Chase-tier slots combine scarcity, art, and format demand — prices move with reprint news and tournament results. This printing is from Secrets of Strixhaven Commander. Collector number 284 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What are the key details for Primordial Hydra?

Primordial Hydra lists as Creature — Hydra with keywords Double. Artist: Aleksi Briclot. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Secrets of Strixhaven Commander. Collector number 284 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

Cactaur's take

Primordial Hydra (284) is a chase-tier Mythic Creature — Hydra in Secrets of Strixhaven Commander. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.

Pros

  • Primordial Hydra is catalogued as Mythic Creature — Hydra in Secrets of Strixhaven Commander, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $1.34 across finishes (cardmarket: $1.09; Normal: $1.34).
  • 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 $1.34 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

What is Primordial Hydra from Secrets of Strixhaven Commander?

Primordial Hydra is a Mythic Creature — Hydra from Secrets of Strixhaven Commander numbered 284 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Primordial Hydra worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $1.34 for ungraded Primordial Hydra. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Primordial Hydra?

Primordial Hydra is catalogued as Mythic in Secrets of Strixhaven Commander. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Primordial Hydra legal in Commander or Standard?

Primordial 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.

Why does Primordial Hydra trade at a premium?

Primordial Hydra combines Mythic scarcity with art, finish, and format demand. Chase slots often move on reprint rumors, tournament results, and condition-sensitive buyer interest. This printing is from Secrets of Strixhaven Commander.

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