Primordial Hydra #189 – Magic 2012 (M12) (Mythic)

Magic: The Gathering · Magic 2012 (M12) · Mythic

Primordial Hydra #189 Price

Primordial Hydra (#189, Mythic) from Magic 2012 (M12) is worth $7.80 to $28.93 in Near Mint condition on TCGplayer as of October 4, 2026, depending on the printing (Normal to Foil). On Cardmarket, Europe's main marketplace, the Foil sells for €20.36.

Near Mint · TCGplayer: $28.93
Near Mint · Cardmarket: €20.36
30-day change: +0.3%
Printings: 4

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Primordial Hydra prices by printing

Near Mint market prices, updated October 4, 2026.

Printing	TCGplayer (USD)	Cardmarket (EUR)
Foil	$28.93	€20.36
Normal	$7.80	€3.94
Normal - Chinese (S)	—	—
Normal - Japanese	—	—

TCGplayer market price and Cardmarket price for Near Mint English copies. They are two separate markets, so the euro figure is Cardmarket's own price, not a conversion of the dollar one. Source: TCGplayer, Cardmarket.

Card details

Set: Magic 2012 (M12)
Card number: 189
Rarity: Mythic
Released: July 15, 2011
Illustrator: Aleksi Briclot
Power / toughness: 0/0
Type line: Creature — Hydra
Rules text: Primordial Hydra enters the battlefield with X +1/+1 counters on it.
At the beginning of your upkeep, double the number of +1/+1 counters on Primordial Hydra.
Primordial Hydra has trample as long as it has ten or more +1/+1 counters on it.

Primordial Hydra: common questions

How much is Primordial Hydra #189 worth?

Primordial Hydra (#189, Mythic) from Magic 2012 (M12) is worth $7.80 to $28.93 in Near Mint condition on TCGplayer as of October 4, 2026, depending on the printing (Normal to Foil). On Cardmarket, Europe's main marketplace, the Foil sells for €20.36.

What set is Primordial Hydra from?

Primordial Hydra is card 189 in Magic 2012 (M12), released July 15, 2011. Its rarity is Mythic. Illustrated by Aleksi Briclot.

Is Primordial Hydra going up in price?

Over the last 30 days the Near Mint Foil price on TCGplayer moved from $28.85 (September 6, 2026) to $28.93 (October 4, 2026), a change of +0.3%. The 30-day low was $28.85 and the high $28.93.

How do I check what my Primordial Hydra is worth?

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