The 2018 Magic: The Gathering Treasure Chest release features the Rare Whiptongue Hydra, a six-mana Lizard Hydra creature designed by artist Tomasz Jedruszek.
2018 • Magic: The Gathering • Treasure Chest
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Whiptongue Hydra enters the Magic: The Gathering arena as a formidable six-mana Lizard Hydra, commanding a mana cost of five generic and one green mana. Released in 2018 as part of the Treasure Chest collection, this Rare card carries the set code PZ2 and card number 70657. The artwork for this print was created by Tomasz Jedruszek, bringing the creature to life for fans of the game. As a green creature, Whiptongue Hydra brings a unique defensive and offensive presence to any deck. It possesses the Reach keyword ability, allowing it to block creatures with Flying that would otherwise ignore ground defenders. More importantly, it features a powerful enters-the-battlefield trigger. When you cast this spell and the creature enters the field, you can destroy all opposing creatures with Flying. For every creature removed this way, Whiptongue Hydra receives a +1/+1 counter, significantly increasing its Power and Toughness. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering trading cards often seek out this card for its strategic versatility and its place within the Treasure Chest series. The flavor text, attributed to Kaldrin, a jungle sightseer, adds a layer of narrative depth with the question, "Where'd all the birds go?" This detail highlights the Hydra's devastating impact on aerial threats. Whether you are building a control deck that needs to neutralize flying armies or simply appreciate the lore of the Lizard Hydra subtype, this card stands out. The combination of Reach and a conditional growth mechanic makes Whiptongue Hydra a memorable piece of the 2018 Magic: The Gathering landscape.
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Whiptongue Hydra
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Tomasz Jedruszek
Card Stock
English
{5}{G}
Creature — Lizard Hydra
4 / 4
G
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Reach When this creature enters, destroy all creatures with flying. Put a +1/+1 counter on this creature for each creature destroyed this way.
"Where'd all the birds go?" —Kaldrin, jungle sightseer
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Whiptongue Hydra is a Creature — Lizard Hydra with a mana cost of {5}{G} and a mana value of 6. It has a base power and toughness of 4/4, though this can increase based on the number of flying creatures it destroys upon entering the battlefield.
The card features the Reach keyword, allowing it to block creatures with Flying. Its primary ability triggers when it enters the battlefield: it destroys all creatures with flying and puts a +1/+1 counter on itself for each creature destroyed this way.
The artist for the Whiptongue Hydra card in the 2018 Treasure Chest set is Tomasz Jedruszek. This version is identified by the set code PZ2 and card number 70657.
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