The Oran-Rief Hydra foil card (Battle for Zendikar #181) is a powerful six-mana creature that grows larger every time a land enters the battlefield.
Oran-Rief Hydra
2015 • Magic: The Gathering • Battle for Zendikar
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| Raw / Ungraded | $1.12 | Unknown | Guide Estimate Based on TCGplayer Market (reference) | Source Observation Date Unavailable |
Price HistoryOver the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $0.98 to $1.12 across 2 capture days. Change between Sep 4, 2026 and Sep 15, 2026: 14.3%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts. | ||||
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- Source Observation Date Unavailable
Price HistoryOver the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $0.98 to $1.12 across 2 capture days. Change between Sep 4, 2026 and Sep 15, 2026: 14.3%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.
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Description
The Oran-Rief Hydra foil card, numbered 181 in the 2015 Battle for Zendikar expansion, stands out as a formidable presence for Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts. This rare creature demands six mana to cast, specifically requiring two green sources, and enters the battlefield as a substantial 5/5 threat. Its true power lies in its Landfall ability, which allows it to grow exponentially during the course of a game. Whenever a land you control enters the battlefield, you place a +1/+1 counter on this Hydra. If the land in question is a Forest, the counter placement doubles, granting two +1/+1 counters instead of one. This mechanic encourages players to build their board state aggressively, transforming a standard creature into a towering beast capable of overwhelming opponents. Collectors appreciate this print for its shimmering foil treatment, which adds a premium aesthetic to the card within the Battle for Zendikar set. The artwork, created by Chris Rahn, complements the card's identity as a massive, earth-shaking entity native to the plane of Zendikar. For those building a collection of rare creatures or focusing on the green color identity, this card represents a significant piece of the set's ecosystem. The combination of its high mana value, scalable power, and foil finish makes it a desirable addition to any Magic: The Gathering trading card game collection. Whether you are completing the Battle for Zendikar set or simply admire the design of high-cost hydra creatures, this card offers both gameplay utility and collector value.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Oran-Rief Hydra
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Chris Rahn
Card Stock
English
Foil
{4}{G}{G}
Creature — Hydra
5 / 5
G
Card Text
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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.
