Ironscale Hydra
Theros Beyond Death · #296

Ironscale Hydra

Ironscale Hydra is a Rare Creature — Hydra from Theros Beyond Death (296) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {3}{G}{G}. Color identity: G. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $4.17 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $4.17
Cardmarket trend €1.24
Rarity Rare
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Who is this card for?

Ironscale Hydra suits collectors and players working on Theros Beyond Death who need the Rare slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish and confirm the Scryfall collector number before buying online.

What is Ironscale Hydra from Theros Beyond Death?

Ironscale Hydra is a Creature — Hydra in Theros Beyond Death numbered 296. Mana cost {3}{G}{G}. Color identity: G. Ironscale Hydra (296) from Theros Beyond Death should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Theros Beyond Death.

What is Ironscale Hydra worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $4.17 for Ironscale Hydra. Low and high spread runs $4.17 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $1.24; foil: $4.17; Normal: $1.27. This printing is from Theros Beyond Death. Collector number 296 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetTheros Beyond Death
Number296
RarityRare
TCGPlayer USD$4.17
Cardmarket EUR€1.24
cardmarket $1.24
foil $4.17
Normal $1.27

Card stats

ColorsG
Power5

How collectible is Ironscale Hydra?

Ironscale Hydra is a Rare printing in Theros Beyond Death. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Theros Beyond Death. Collector number 296 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What are the key details for Ironscale Hydra?

Ironscale Hydra lists as Creature — Hydra. Artist: Brian Valeza. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Theros Beyond Death. Collector number 296 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.

Cactaur's take

Ironscale Hydra (296) from Theros Beyond Death should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Ironscale Hydra is catalogued as Rare Creature — Hydra in Theros Beyond Death, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $4.17 across finishes (cardmarket: $1.24; foil: $4.17; Normal: $1.27).
  • 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: Use $4.17 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

What is Ironscale Hydra from Theros Beyond Death?

Ironscale Hydra is a Rare Creature — Hydra from Theros Beyond Death numbered 296 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Ironscale Hydra worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $4.17 for ungraded Ironscale Hydra. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Ironscale Hydra?

Ironscale Hydra is catalogued as Rare in Theros Beyond Death. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Ironscale Hydra legal in Commander or Standard?

Ironscale Hydra shows format legality in historic, timeless, gladiator, pioneer based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Ironscale Hydra near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $4.17. 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.