Heroes' Bane is an uncommon Hydra creature card from the 2017 Iconic Masters expansion of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.
2017 • Magic: The Gathering • Iconic Masters
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Heroes' Bane enters the battlefield as a five-mana Hydra, serving as a formidable presence for players who enjoy ramping strategies. As card number 166 in the Iconic Masters set, this uncommon creature captures the essence of classic Magic design with a distinct mechanical hook. The card allows you to add four +1/+1 counters upon arrival, establishing immediate board presence. Later in the game, you can spend additional green mana to pump its power, where the amount pumped equals its current power, creating exponential growth potential. The artwork by Raymond Swanland brings the mythical beast to life, appealing to fans of fantasy illustration and creature design. Whether you are building a commander deck or simply expanding your library with high-impact creatures, this card offers both strategic depth and nostalgic appeal. The green mana cost aligns it with nature-based decks that thrive on growth and resilience. Owning a copy of Heroes' Bane connects you to a broader community of enthusiasts who value versatile creatures that can change the course of a game. It stands as a testament to the enduring creativity within the Magic: The Gathering universe, offering endless possibilities for strategic play and collection building.
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Heroes' Bane
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Raymond Swanland
Card Stock
English
{3}{G}{G}
Creature — Hydra
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G
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This creature enters with four +1/+1 counters on it. {2}{G}{G}: Put X +1/+1 counters on this creature, where X is its power.
Travelers' tales claim that hydras bite off their own heads to make themselves deadlier.
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