The Rock Hydra (Card 167) from Magic: The Gathering's 30th Anniversary Edition, a rare creature card defined by its distinctive +1/+1 counter mechanics.
Rock Hydra
2022 • Magic: The Gathering • 30th Anniversary Edition
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Rock Hydra, designated as card number 167, is a notable inclusion in the Magic: The Gathering 30th Anniversary Edition, released in 2022. Illustrated by Jeff A. Menges, this rare red creature card captures the strategic depth of the game's Hydra archetype. Players deploy this unit by paying its mana cost to place X +1/+1 counters on the battlefield, allowing for scalable power that grows throughout the match. The card’s defensive design allows it to convert incoming damage into counter removal, while its activated abilities provide additional resilience and growth during the controller's upkeep. The distinct rules text and high rarity make this card a significant entry for any Magic: The Gathering collection, offering both mechanical intrigue and historical value within the brand's legacy.
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Rock Hydra
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Jeff A. Menges
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English
{X}{R}{R}
Creature — Hydra
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R
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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. {R}{R}{R}: Put a +1/+1 counter on this creature. Activate only during your upkeep.