Face the Hydra
Face the Hydra (tfth) is a mainline Magic: The Gathering set (Theros) from 2013-10-19 with 15 catalogued printings. Savage Vigor Head near $10.25 anchors current chase interest. Median reference $0.65 across priced printings. Cactaur aggregates rarity splits, chase links, and a completion value snapshot so collectors and future sellers share one factual set index keyed to magic:en:tfth.
What is Face the Hydra?
Collectors tracking Theros often start with Face the Hydra, dated 2013-10-19 in our catalog. Notable market references include Savage Vigor Head, Shrieking Titan Head, Snapping Fang Head. Priced printings center around a $0.65 median snapshot. Catalog key magic:en:tfth powers this hub: rarity counts, chase links, and a full card table so you can plan singles purchases or future marketplace bids with the same data Cactaur uses on card pages.
What is Face the Hydra?
Face the Hydra is catalogued as a mainline Magic: The Gathering set under slug tfth. Cactaur lists 15 printings compared with an official count of 15, pulling rarity, artwork, and market references from our ingest pipeline. Set pages complement card detail pages by showing how chase cards rank within the entire pool and how rarities stack for completionists.
When was Face the Hydra released?
Face the Hydra carries a 2013-10-19 release date in Cactaur metadata with 15 official cards. Actual print runs vary by region; Japanese and English releases may differ by a few weeks. Our 15 indexed printings include variants when providers expose them, which can exceed the number printed on booster packaging.
What are the chase cards in Face the Hydra?
Top of the Face the Hydra market snapshot: Savage Vigor Head, Shrieking Titan Head, Snapping Fang Head, Ravenous Brute Head. These names anchor most sealed-to-singles arbitrage math; verify holo/reverse variants on each card page before you buy. Face the Hydra is indexed under slug tfth in the Cactaur Magic: The Gathering catalog.
How much is Face the Hydra worth?
Adding priced singles yields a $27.99 rough index across 15 printings (low $0.36, median $0.65, high $10.25). That sum is not a sealed-box price—it is a catalog thought experiment for set completion at near-mint references. Face the Hydra is indexed under slug tfth in the Cactaur Magic: The Gathering catalog.
How do you complete Face the Hydra?
Complete Face the Hydra by acquiring bulk commons/uncommons first, then rare holos, then top chase cards. Rarity mix: 15× Common. Reserved anchors on this page (#set-buy, #set-watch) will later tie into marketplace carts and collection tracking. Face the Hydra is indexed under slug tfth in the Cactaur Magic: The Gathering catalog.
Chase cards
Rarity breakdown
| Common | 15 |
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All cards in Face the Hydra
| Card | # | Rarity | Market USD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Savage Vigor Head | 3 | Common | $10.25 |
| Shrieking Titan Head | 4 | Common | $6.78 |
| Snapping Fang Head | 5 | Common | $4.04 |
| Ravenous Brute Head | 2 | Common | $0.94 |
| Noxious Hydra Breath | 11 | Common | $0.92 |
| Hydra's Impenetrable Hide | 9 | Common | $0.74 |
| Neck Tangle | 10 | Common | $0.68 |
| Strike the Weak Spot | 12 | Common | $0.65 |
| Torn Between Heads | 14 | Common | $0.56 |
| Unified Lunge | 15 | Common | $0.45 |
| Distract the Hydra | 7 | Common | $0.41 |
| Hydra Head | 1 | Common | $0.41 |
| Disorienting Glower | 6 | Common | $0.40 |
| Swallow the Hero Whole | 13 | Common | $0.40 |
| Grown from the Stump | 8 | Common | $0.36 |
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FAQ
How many cards are in Face the Hydra?
Cactaur indexes 15 printings in Face the Hydra; official count is 15. Variant or promo printings can push the indexed total above the number on the booster box.
When did Face the Hydra release?
Face the Hydra shows a catalog release date of 2013-10-19 for this English Magic: The Gathering entry. Face the Hydra is indexed under slug tfth in the Cactaur Magic: The Gathering catalog.
What is the most expensive card in Face the Hydra?
Savage Vigor Head leads references around $10.25 in our latest snapshot. Prices change with condition and market volume. Face the Hydra is indexed under slug tfth in the Cactaur Magic: The Gathering catalog.
Is Face the Hydra good for beginners?
Face the Hydra works for collectors who already know Theros. Beginners may prefer a starter deck before chasing rare pulls from this set. Face the Hydra is indexed under slug tfth in the Cactaur Magic: The Gathering catalog.
Where can I track Face the Hydra prices?
Use this Cactaur set page for a snapshot, then open individual card pages for ongoing market references. Future marketplace features will anchor off the same data attributes on each row.