Rock Hydra
This creature enters with X +1/+1 counters on it.
For each 1 damage that would be dealt to this creature, if it has a +1/+1 counter on it, remove a +1/+1 counter from it and prevent that 1 damage.
R: Prevent the next 1 damage that would be dealt to this creature this turn.
RRR: Put a +1/+1 counter on this creature. Activate only during your upkeep.
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Legality
9 formatsB/R history
Rulings
4- 2004-10-04
If put onto the battlefield without casting it from your hand, X will be zero.
- 2004-10-04
Once on the battlefield, the X is considered to be zero when calculating its mana cost.
- 2008-08-01
If damage that would be dealt to Rock Hydra can't be prevented, you still remove a +1/+1 counter from it for each 1 damage dealt.
- 2008-08-01
You can activate the activated ability that prevents damage any time, even if no source seems likely to deal damage to you in the near future. It will prevent the next 1 damage that would be dealt this turn, even if that turns out to be much later in the turn.
Versions
11| Set | No. | Year | Rarity | Artist |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30A30th Anniversary Edition | MX-17015 | 2022 | Rare | Jeff A. Menges |
| 30A30th Anniversary Edition | MX-17331 | 2022 | Rare | Jeff A. Menges |
| ME4Masters Edition IVOnline | 133 | 2011 | Rare | Jeff A. Menges |
| SUMSummer Magic / Edgar | MX-45668 | 1994 | Rare | Jeff A. Menges |
| 3EDRevised Edition | MX-45042 | 1994 | Rare | Jeff A. Menges |
| FBBForeign Black Border | MX-44721 | 1994 | Rare | Jeff A. Menges |
| CEDCollectors' Edition | MX-43711 | 1993 | Rare | Jeff A. Menges |
| CEIIntl. Collectors' Edition | MX-44068 | 1993 | Rare | Jeff A. Menges |
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| 2EDUnlimited Edition | MX-43404 | 1993 | Rare | Jeff A. Menges |
| LEBLimited Edition Beta | MX-43087 | 1993 | Rare | Jeff A. Menges |
| LEALimited Edition Alpha | MX-42748 | 1993 | Rare | Jeff A. Menges |
In sealed products
Pull odds for signed-in users| Product | Set | Chance | Expected copies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magic 30th Anniversary Edition Booster Box · Booster box | 30A | ||
| Magic 30th Anniversary Edition Booster Pack · Booster pack | 30A | ||
| Collectors Edition Box · Box set | CED | ||
| International Edition Box · Box set | CEI | ||
| Alpha Booster Box · Booster box | LEA | ||
| Beta Booster Box · Booster box | LEB | ||
| Revised Edition Booster Box · Booster box | 3ED | ||
| Summer Magic Booster Box · Booster box | SUM |
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| Unlimited Booster Box · Booster box | 2ED | ||
| Revised Edition Gift Box · Bundle | 3ED | ||
| Revised Edition Starter Deck · Limited kit | 3ED | ||
| Alpha Starter Deck · Limited kit | LEA | ||
| Beta Starter Deck · Limited kit | LEB | ||
| Unlimited Starter Deck · Limited kit | 2ED | ||
| Alpha Booster Pack · Booster pack | LEA | ||
| Beta Booster Pack · Booster pack | LEB | ||
| Revised Edition Booster Pack · Booster pack | 3ED | ||
| Summer Magic Booster Pack · Booster pack | SUM | ||
| Unlimited Booster Pack · Booster pack | 2ED |