The Genesis Hydra foil card from Magic: The Gathering's 2017 Iconic Masters set, a powerful Plant Hydra designed for strategic gameplay.
Genesis Hydra
2017 • Magic: The Gathering • Iconic Masters
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The Genesis Hydra, numbered 163 in Magic: The Gathering's 2017 Iconic Masters expansion, stands as a formidable presence for any deck builder. This rare foil variant captures the essence of the set's reimagined classics, offering collectors a high-quality piece of TCG history. As a Creature — Plant Hydra, it brings unique strategic value through its versatile casting ability, allowing players to reveal the top cards of their library to place a nonland permanent onto the battlefield. The card's design, illustrated by Peter Mohrbacher, complements its mechanical identity as a high-impact creature that enters the field with significant power based on the number of cards revealed. For enthusiasts of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, adding the Genesis Hydra to their collection represents an interest in both competitive strategy and the artistic legacy of Peter Mohrbacher. This product serves as a key component for those looking to expand their library of iconic creatures from the IMA set.
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Genesis Hydra
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Peter Mohrbacher
Card Stock
English
Foil
{X}{G}{G}
Creature — Plant Hydra
0 / 0
G
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When you cast this spell, reveal the top X cards of your library. You may put a nonland permanent card with mana value X or less from among them onto the battlefield. Then shuffle the rest into your library. This creature enters with X +1/+1 counters on it.