# 2025 Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair Drop #1889

> The 2025 Secret Lair Drop features the rare foil version of Benevolent Hydra, a versatile green creature designed for strategic gameplay and collector appeal.

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## Identity

- **Year**: 2025
- **Manufacturer brand**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Set / series**: Secret Lair Drop
- **Card number**: #1889
- **Product type**: TCG_CARD

## Description

Identified by card number 1889, this foil creature card captures the attention of collectors who appreciate unique set designs alongside functional gameplay mechanics. The card's identity is anchored in its green mana identity, allowing it to serve as a flexible tool for players seeking to scale their board presence.

Benevolent Hydra enters the battlefield with X +1/+1 counters, providing immediate impact. Its ability to redirect +1/+1 counters to other creatures you control offers significant strategic versatility, making it a favorite for those looking to build synergistic decks. The rare foil treatment enhances its visual appeal, ensuring it stands out in both play and collection.

This release, featuring artist Jack Teagle's interpretation, represents a key piece for those completing the Secret Lair Drop subset. Collectors often seek these cards to diversify their portfolios, valuing the combination of artistic quality and mechanical utility that Magic: The Gathering is renowned for.

## FAQ

### What is the mana cost for Benevolent Hydra?

Benevolent Hydra has a mana cost of {X}{G}{G}, requiring two green mana plus an additional amount determined by the player.

### How does Benevolent Hydra's ability work?

When one or more +1/+1 counters would be put on another creature you control, that number of +1/+1 counters is put on Benevolent Hydra instead. You can also remove a +1/+1 counter from it to put a +1/+1 counter on another target creature.

### Is this card part of a specific Magic: The Gathering set?

Yes, this card is part of the Secret Lair Drop series released in 2025, identified by the set code SLD and card number 1889.

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Last verified: 2025-11-29.