The Molten Hydra foil card from Magic: The Gathering's 1999 Urza's Legacy set offers a distinctive red finish for serious collectors.
Molten Hydra
1999 • Magic: The Gathering • Urza's Legacy
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Released in 1999 as part of the Urza's Legacy expansion, the Molten Hydra (card number 85) remains a notable entry in Magic: The Gathering history. As a rare creature card, it features a distinctive foil treatment that distinguishes it from the standard nonfoil prints found in the set. For enthusiasts of the Urza's Legacy set, this product represents a key component for those looking to complete their collection or add a visually striking piece to their display. The Molten Hydra’s ability to grow in power and deal damage based on counters removed makes it a memorable card for gameplay, but its value in the collector market often stems from its foil variant status. Collectors frequently seek out this card number to round out their set, valuing the foil version for its aesthetic appeal and historical significance within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game ecosystem. Whether used for building vintage decks or simply admired as a piece of TCG art, this card holds a steady place in the hobby.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Molten Hydra
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Greg Staples
Card Stock
English
Foil
{1}{R}
Creature — Hydra
1 / 1
R
Card Text
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{1}{R}{R}: Put a +1/+1 counter on this creature. {T}, Remove all +1/+1 counters from this creature: It deals damage to any target equal to the number of +1/+1 counters removed this way.
Keep off the glass. —Hydra warning sign