Molten Hydra
Molten Hydra is a Rare Creature — Hydra from Urza's Legacy (85) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}{R}. Color identity: R. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $11.00 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Molten Hydra suits collectors and players working on Urza's Legacy who need the Rare slot. Legal in legacy, vintage, penny, commander. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.
What is Molten Hydra from Urza's Legacy?
Molten Hydra is a Creature — Hydra in Urza's Legacy numbered 85. Mana cost {1}{R}. Color identity: R. Molten Hydra (85) is a format-relevant Creature — Hydra in Urza's Legacy with legality in legacy, vintage, penny, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
What is Molten Hydra worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $11.00 for Molten Hydra. Low and high spread runs $11.00 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.46; foil: $11.00; Normal: $0.44. This printing is from Urza's Legacy. Collector number 85 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Urza's Legacy |
|---|---|
| Number | 85 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $11.00 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.46 |
| cardmarket | $0.46 |
| foil | $11.00 |
| Normal | $0.44 |
Card stats
| Colors | R |
|---|---|
| Power | 1 |
How collectible is Molten Hydra?
Molten Hydra is a Rare printing in Urza's Legacy. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Urza's Legacy. Collector number 85 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 1999.
What are the key details for Molten Hydra?
Molten Hydra lists as Creature — Hydra. Artist: Greg Staples. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Urza's Legacy. Collector number 85 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.
Cactaur's take
Molten Hydra (85) is a format-relevant Creature — Hydra in Urza's Legacy with legality in legacy, vintage, penny, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Molten Hydra is catalogued as Rare Creature — Hydra in Urza's Legacy, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $11.00 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.46; foil: $11.00; Normal: $0.44).
- Mana cost {1}{R} 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 $11.00 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Molten Hydra from Urza's Legacy?
Molten Hydra is a Rare Creature — Hydra from Urza's Legacy numbered 85 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Molten Hydra worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $11.00 for ungraded Molten Hydra. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Molten Hydra?
Molten Hydra is catalogued as Rare in Urza's Legacy. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Molten Hydra legal in Commander or Standard?
Molten Hydra shows format legality in legacy, vintage, penny, commander based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Molten Hydra near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $11.00. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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