The 2020 Magic Online Promo card Polukranos, Unchained, a mythic rare Zombie Hydra from Magic: The Gathering designed for competitive play and collection.
Polukranos, Unchained
2020 • Magic: The Gathering • Magic Online Promos
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Polukranos, Unchained, identified by card number 79931 in the 2020 Magic Online Promos series, is a legendary Zombie Hydra that stands out in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game landscape. Released as a mythic rare, this card features a mana cost of {2}{B}{G} and offers distinct mechanical depth through its escape ability and damage prevention capabilities. Collectors and players appreciate how Polukranos enters the battlefield with six +1/+1 counters, or twelve if escaped, providing substantial board presence. The card’s ability to prevent damage while removing counters adds a strategic layer that appeals to deck builders looking for resilient threats. Chris Rahn’s artwork brings this formidable creature to life, making it a visually striking addition to any TCG collection. As part of the Magic Online Promos subset, this release holds specific significance for digital tournament participants and physical card enthusiasts alike. The product’s identity as a promo card from 2020 situates it within a specific era of Magic design, valued for its unique rules text and role in the broader game history. For those focusing on legendary creatures or zombie-themed decks, Polukranos represents a key piece of mechanical innovation from that year. Its enduring relevance in gameplay discussions ensures it remains a notable item for serious collectors tracking the evolution of hybrid mana costs and escape mechanics in Magic: The Gathering.
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Polukranos, Unchained
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Mythic Rare
Chris Rahn
Card Stock
English
{2}{B}{G}
Legendary Creature — Zombie Hydra
0 / 0
B, G
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Polukranos enters with six +1/+1 counters on it. It escapes with twelve +1/+1 counters on it instead. If damage would be dealt to Polukranos while it has a +1/+1 counter on it, prevent that damage and remove that many +1/+1 counters from it. {1}{B}{G}: Polukranos fights another target creature. Escape—{4}{B}{G}, Exile six other cards from your graveyard.