The Benevolent Hydra, card #124 from the 2026 Secrets of Strixhaven Commander subset in Magic: The Gathering, featuring strategic counter-based gameplay.
Benevolent Hydra
2026 • Magic: The Gathering • Secrets of Strixhaven • Commander
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The Benevolent Hydra, identified as card number 124 in the Secrets of Strixhaven Commander subset, offers a distinct strategic experience within the Magic: The Gathering universe. Released in 2026, this green creature card allows players to scale their board presence through the placement of +1/+1 counters. As a Hydra type creature, its initial power and toughness are defined by the amount of mana invested during its casting, making it a flexible addition to various deck archetypes. The card's design, illustrated by Vincent Christiaens, emphasizes its role as a supportive force on the battlefield. Its abilities allow it to amplify the growth of other creatures you control, turning a single counter event into a multi-card advantage. Additionally, the Hydra can sacrifice its own counters to boost allies, providing crucial support in prolonged games. For collectors of Magic: The Gathering, this release represents a key piece for those interested in the Commander format's expansive card pool. The 2026 Secrets of Strixhaven set continues to build a diverse selection of cards for hobbyists and investors alike.
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Catalog Profile
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Year
2026
Brand
Magic: The Gathering
Series
Secrets of Strixhaven
Subset
Commander
Subset Type
Subset
Card Number
#124
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Featured
Benevolent Hydra
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Vincent Christiaens
Card Stock
English
{X}{G}{G}
Creature — Hydra
1 / 1
G
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This creature enters with X +1/+1 counters on it. If one or more +1/+1 counters would be put on another creature you control, that many plus one +1/+1 counters are put on it instead. {T}, Remove a +1/+1 counter from this creature: Put a +1/+1 counter on another target creature you control.