The Rock Hydra is a Red Rare Creature from the 2011 Magic: The Gathering Masters Edition IV set, identified as card number 133.
Rock Hydra
2011 • Magic: The Gathering • Masters Edition IV
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The Rock Hydra, designated as card number 133 in the 2011 Magic: The Gathering Masters Edition IV set, is a distinctive Red Rare Creature that appeals to TCG enthusiasts. As part of the ME4 release, this card features artwork by Jeff A. Menges and is categorized under the Hydra subtype. Collectors often seek this card for its unique mechanics and place within the Masters Edition series. In gameplay, the Rock Hydra enters the battlefield with a number of +1/+1 counters equal to the value paid for its mana cost. Its defensive abilities allow it to shed counters to prevent incoming damage, while its upkeep ability offers the option to place an additional counter. This versatility makes it a notable piece for any Magic: The Gathering collection focused on set completion or specific creature types. The card's design and rules text reflect the strategic depth characteristic of the game's legacy expansions. For those building a comprehensive library of Magic: The Gathering trading card game cards, this ME4 inclusion represents a significant component of the set's identity.
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Card Details
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Rock Hydra
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Jeff A. Menges
Card Stock
English
{X}{R}{R}
Creature — Hydra
0 / 0
R
Card Text
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This creature enters with X +1/+1 counters on it. For each 1 damage that would be dealt to this creature, if it has a +1/+1 counter on it, remove a +1/+1 counter from it and prevent that 1 damage. {R}: Prevent the next 1 damage that would be dealt to this creature this turn. {R}{R}{R}: Put a +1/+1 counter on this creature. Activate only during your upkeep.