The Benevolent Hydra from Magic: The Gathering's 2022 Jumpstart expansion, a powerful green creature designed to accelerate your board presence.
Benevolent Hydra
2022 • Magic: The Gathering • Jumpstart
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The Benevolent Hydra, designated as card number 38 in Magic: The Gathering's 2022 Jumpstart set, offers collectors a distinct piece of modern TCG history. Illustrated by Eric Deschamps, this rare green card belongs to the Hydra type and features a mana cost of {X}{G}{G}, allowing players to scale its power dynamically. As a creature with a mana value of 2, it serves as a foundational element for deck builders looking to establish immediate board presence. For collectors focusing on the Jumpstart series, this card provides insight into the set's design philosophy of high-impact, standalone experiences. The card's ability to enter the battlefield with X +1/+1 counters makes it a notable artifact for those studying the evolution of creature mechanics in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Its unique ability to redirect counter placement to other creatures adds strategic depth that appeals to both players and collectors interested in card functionality. Whether you are building a themed deck or acquiring cards for their mechanical intrigue, this release remains a significant entry in the 2022 Jumpstart catalog. Enthusiasts often seek out Jumpstart cards for their ability to create engaging, fast-paced games, making this Hydra a valuable addition to any serious collection.
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Benevolent Hydra
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Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Eric Deschamps
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English
{X}{G}{G}
Creature — Hydra
1 / 1
G
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This creature enters with X +1/+1 counters on it. If one or more +1/+1 counters would be put on another creature you control, that many plus one +1/+1 counters are put on it instead. {T}, Remove a +1/+1 counter from this creature: Put a +1/+1 counter on another target creature you control.