Oran-Rief Hydra is a rare green creature from the 2015 Battle for Zendikar expansion, known for its powerful Landfall ability that scales with Forests.
Oran-Rief Hydra
2015 • Magic: The Gathering • Battle for Zendikar
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Released in 2015 as part of the Battle for Zendikar expansion, Oran-Rief Hydra (card #181) stands out in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game as a formidable green creature. This rare card, illustrated by Chris Rahn, introduces the Landfall mechanic, allowing players to place +1/+1 counters on the Hydra whenever a land enters the battlefield. If that land is a Forest, the effect is doubled, making it a potent asset in deck construction. Collectors value this piece for its strategic depth and its place within the Zendikar block's narrative of a world reclaiming itself from Eldrazi destruction. The card’s design and mechanics reflect the era’s focus on land synergy, appealing to those who appreciate complex interactions in the trading card game. For enthusiasts of the Battle for Zendikar series, Oran-Rief Hydra represents a key component of the set’s identity, offering both nostalgic appeal and mechanical intrigue. Its rarity status adds to its desirability among those building comprehensive collections of the 2015 release. Whether viewed as a collector’s item or a gameplay staple, this card remains a significant entry in the Magic: The Gathering catalog.
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Oran-Rief Hydra
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Chris Rahn
Card Stock
English
{4}{G}{G}
Creature — Hydra
5 / 5
G
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Trample Landfall — Whenever a land you control enters, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature. If that land is a Forest, put two +1/+1 counters on this creature instead.