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Darksteel Hydra {X}{W}{B}{G}

Artifact Creature — Phyrexian Hydra

Indestructible Darksteel Hydra enters with X oil counters on it. Darksteel Hydra's power and toughness are each equal to twice the number of oil counters on it. When Darksteel Hydra enters, conjure a card named Darksteel Ingot and a card named Darksteel Plate into your hand.

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Alchemy: Phyrexia

English · 2023-02-28

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standardNOT LEGALpioneerNOT LEGALmodernNOT LEGALlegacyNOT LEGALvintageNOT LEGALcommanderNOT LEGAL

💡 Not Standard legal because this card is from Alchemy: Phyrexia (released 2023-02-28), which has rotated out of Standard.

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Oracle source: Scryfall / Wizards
Oracle updated: July 6, 2026
Legality source: Scryfall
Legality checked: July 6, 2026
Price source: tcgcsv / TCGplayer
Price synced: Aug 23, 2026
Scryfall ID: 0ea01eca-5ffc-4678-92f1-9c35fbf4a362
Oracle ID: 9f46989f-e12e-4086-87f5-da650bc65322
TCGplayer ID: N/A

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