Legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander.
About This Card
Balduvian Hydra is a rare creature from Masters Edition II..
Released September 2008 as part of Masters Edition II (Masters reprint set). Click through to Masters Edition II for the full set's price index, top movers, and sealed-product EV.
Balduvian Hydra is on the Reserved List, meaning it will never be reprinted — permanently constrained supply makes it a blue-chip MTG asset.
Legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander — cross-format demand provides multiple price support levels.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Balduvian Hydra a good MTG investment?
Balduvian Hydra is a rare from Masters Edition II currently at check the page for current pricing. As a Reserved List card, it has permanently constrained supply. Legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Check the SpellBook Score and reprint risk analysis on this page for a complete investment picture.
What is the price of Balduvian Hydra?
Balduvian Hydra from Masters Edition II is currently priced on the page. SpellBook Finance tracks daily prices from TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay, and EU marketplaces — compare all sources on this page.
What is Balduvian Hydra's mana cost?
Balduvian Hydra's mana cost (casting cost) is XRR ({X}{R}{R}). See Balduvian Hydra's full card text, color identity, format legality, and live prices on this page.
Should I buy Balduvian Hydra?
At current pricing, Balduvian Hydra is a rare with Legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander.. Review the price history chart, supply signals, and reprint risk analysis on this page to make an informed decision.
Which buylist pays the most for Balduvian Hydra?
SpellBook compares Card Kingdom, CoolStuffInc, Star City Games, ABU Games, TCGPlayer, Manapool, and eBay. The Where to Sell section of this page surfaces today's highest net payout after fees and shipping, along with store credit bonuses when you want to trade up.
Is Balduvian Hydra good in Commander (EDH)?
Balduvian Hydra is ranked #28615 on EDHREC, making it a playable niche pick in Commander. Legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander. See its price history and reprint risk on this page.
What formats is Balduvian Hydra legal in?
Balduvian Hydra is tournament-legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Full format legality, price history, and reprint risk are on this page.
Other printings of Balduvian Hydra
Is Balduvian Hydra going up or down?
Balduvian Hydra has no settled non-foil price yet, so direction is the read that matters. The multi-source chart above pulls TCGPlayer market, Card Kingdom, and eBay completed sales for this rare creature as soon as it trades.
Is Balduvian Hydra worth buying?
Balduvian Hydra has no settled non-foil market price on file yet. When it changes hands, compare 17 sources before buying; fees and condition can move real cost 10 to 15%.
Balduvian Hydra reprint risk
Balduvian Hydra is on the Reserved List, so Wizards of the Coast has committed to never reprinting it. Supply is permanently capped; the only downside risk is a counterfeit market, not a new printing.
Balduvian Hydra price history
SpellBook has tracked Balduvian Hydra since its 2008 release in Masters Edition II across TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay completed sales, Cardmarket, and 13 other sources. It currently sits at #28615 on EDHREC, which shapes its long-run demand. The full multi-year chart and recent sale comps live above this section.