# 2010 Magic: The Gathering Magic 2011 #194

> The Magic 2011 Protean Hydra foil card (#194) is a rare green creature from the 2010 Magic: The Gathering set, designed by Jim Murray.

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## Identity

- **Year**: 2010
- **Brand**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Set**: Magic 2011
- **Card Number**: 194
- **Featured**: Protean Hydra
- **Game**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Rarity**: Rare
- **Mana cost**: {X}{G}
- **Type**: Creature — Hydra
- **Power / Toughness**: 0 / 0
- **Color**: G
- **Language**: English
- **Material**: Card Stock
- **Finish**: Foil

## Description

The Magic 2011 Protean Hydra foil card (#194) is a rare green creature from the 2010 Magic: The Gathering set. Designed by Jim Murray, this card features a mana cost of {X}{G} and a mana value of 1. As a Creature — Hydra with power and toughness of 0/0, it enters the battlefield with X +1/+1 counters on it. The card's rules allow damage to be prevented by removing counters, which then generate additional counters in the next end step. This foil finish adds a distinct visual element to the M11 set code release.

## FAQ

### What is the mana cost of Protean Hydra?

The mana cost for Protean Hydra is {X}{G}, requiring one generic mana and one green mana, plus an additional amount determined by the player when casting it.

### Who illustrated the Magic 2011 Protean Hydra card?

The card was illustrated by Jim Murray, whose artwork appears on the foil version of this rare creature from the Magic 2011 set.

### What type of card is Protean Hydra in Magic: The Gathering?

Protean Hydra is a Creature — Hydra type card with green color identity and a mana value of 1. It is classified as a Rare card in the Magic 2011 expansion.

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