The 2023 Magic: The Gathering March of the Machine Genesis Hydra Commander card (numbered 298) is a rare Plant Hydra creature from the MOC subset.
Genesis Hydra
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • March of the Machine • Commander
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Genesis Hydra is a rare creature card from the 2023 Magic: The Gathering March of the Machine Commander subset, cataloged as card number 298. This Plant Hydra is illustrated by Donato Giancola and features a mana cost of {X}{G}{G}. The card's type line identifies it as a Creature — Plant Hydra with power and toughness of 0/0. 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. Collectors seeking to complete the March of the Machine Commander series will find Genesis Hydra to be a key component of the MOC subset. ## What is the mana cost for Genesis Hydra? The mana cost for Genesis Hydra is {X}{G}{G}, requiring one generic mana, two green mana, and a variable X amount of mana. This makes it a green-colored card with a mana value of 2. ## Who illustrated the Genesis Hydra card? The artwork for Genesis Hydra was created by Donato Giancola. His illustration appears on the card numbered 298 in the March of the Machine Commander subset. ## What type of card is Genesis Hydra in Magic: The Gathering? Genesis Hydra is a Creature — Plant Hydra with a power and toughness of 0/0. It is part of the rare rarity tier within the 2023 March of the Machine set.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Year
2023
Brand
Magic: The Gathering
Series
March of the Machine
Subset
Commander
Subset Type
Subset
Card Number
#298
Featured Subject
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Featured
Genesis Hydra
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Donato Giancola
Card Stock
English
{X}{G}{G}
Creature — Plant Hydra
0 / 0
G
Card Text
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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.
FAQ
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What is the mana cost for Genesis Hydra?
The mana cost for Genesis Hydra is {X}{G}{G}, requiring one generic mana, two green mana, and a variable X amount of mana. This makes it a green-colored card with a mana value of 2.
Who illustrated the Genesis Hydra card?
The artwork for Genesis Hydra was created by Donato Giancola. His illustration appears on the card numbered 298 in the March of the Machine Commander subset.
What type of card is Genesis Hydra in Magic: The Gathering?
Genesis Hydra is a Creature — Plant Hydra with a power and toughness of 0/0. It is part of the rare rarity tier within the 2023 March of the Machine set.
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