Polukranos, World Eater
Polukranos, World Eater is a Mythic Legendary Creature — Hydra from Theros (172) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}{G}{G}. Color identity: G. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $1.84 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Polukranos, World Eater suits collectors and players working on Theros who need the Mythic slot. Treat $1.84 as a starting reference only — verify finish, border treatment, and condition before paying premium singles prices.
What is Polukranos, World Eater from Theros?
Polukranos, World Eater is a Legendary Creature — Hydra in Theros numbered 172. Mana cost {2}{G}{G}. Color identity: G. Polukranos, World Eater (172) is a chase-tier Mythic Legendary Creature — Hydra in Theros. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
What is Polukranos, World Eater worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $1.84 for Polukranos, World Eater. Low and high spread runs $1.84 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.51; foil: $1.84; Normal: $0.67. This printing is from Theros. Collector number 172 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Theros |
|---|---|
| Number | 172 |
| Rarity | Mythic |
| TCGPlayer USD | $1.84 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.51 |
| cardmarket | $0.51 |
| foil | $1.84 |
| Normal | $0.67 |
Card stats
| Colors | G |
|---|---|
| Power | 5 |
How collectible is Polukranos, World Eater?
Polukranos, World Eater is a Mythic printing in Theros. Chase-tier slots combine scarcity, art, and format demand — prices move with reprint news and tournament results. This printing is from Theros. Collector number 172 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Polukranos, World Eater?
Polukranos, World Eater lists as Legendary Creature — Hydra with keywords Monstrosity. Artist: Johann Bodin. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Theros. Collector number 172 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Polukranos, World Eater (172) is a chase-tier Mythic Legendary Creature — Hydra in Theros. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
Pros
- Polukranos, World Eater is catalogued as Mythic Legendary Creature — Hydra in Theros, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $1.84 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.51; foil: $1.84; Normal: $0.67).
- Mana cost {2}{G}{G} and type line Legendary 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 $1.84 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Polukranos, World Eater from Theros?
Polukranos, World Eater is a Mythic Legendary Creature — Hydra from Theros numbered 172 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Polukranos, World Eater worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $1.84 for ungraded Polukranos, World Eater. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Polukranos, World Eater?
Polukranos, World Eater is catalogued as Mythic in Theros. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Polukranos, World Eater legal in Commander or Standard?
Polukranos, World Eater 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.
Why does Polukranos, World Eater trade at a premium?
Polukranos, World Eater combines Mythic scarcity with art, finish, and format demand. Chase slots often move on reprint rumors, tournament results, and condition-sensitive buyer interest.
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