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Protean Hydra

Protean Hydra

Creature — Hydra0/0$4.19

This creature enters with X +1/+1 counters on it. If damage would be dealt to this creature, prevent that damage and remove that many +1/+1 counters from it. Whenever a +1/+1 counter is removed from this creature, put two +1/+1 counters on it at the beginning of the next end step.

Legal in Commander

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Combos 1

  • Protean Hydra + Yedora, Grave Gardener + Primordial Mist

    • Infinite death triggers
    • Infinite creature ETB
    • Infinite landfall triggers
    • Infinite creature LTB
    • Infinite storm count

    Mana needed: 3 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Steps

    Cast Protean Hydra for {X} = 0. Protean Hydra dies due to having zero toughness. Yedora triggers, returning it to the battlefield face-down as a Forest land. Activate that Forest adding {G}. Activate Primordial Mist by exiling the face-down Protean Hydra, and allowing you to cast it this turn. Repeat.

    Commander Spellbook ↗

Combo data from Commander Spellbook. Only combos of 2 or 3 named cards are listed.

Best commanders

Commanders whose abilities work with this card and share its colors, from what the cards do.

  1. Byrke, Long Ear of the LawByrke, Long Ear of the Law puts +1/+1 counters on your creatures, which Protean Hydra can use.
  2. Tromell, Seymour's ButlerTromell, Seymour's Butler proliferates, which Protean Hydra can use because it puts +1/+1 counters on your creatures.
  3. Lily Bowen, Raging GrandmaProtean Hydra puts +1/+1 counters on your creatures and Lily Bowen, Raging Grandma doubles counters.
  4. Mowu, Loyal CompanionProtean Hydra puts +1/+1 counters on your creatures and Mowu, Loyal Companion doubles counters.
  5. Bristly Bill, Spine SowerBristly Bill, Spine Sower puts +1/+1 counters on your creatures, which Protean Hydra can use.
  6. Zimone, Paradox SculptorZimone, Paradox Sculptor puts +1/+1 counters on your creatures, which Protean Hydra can use.
  7. Sazh KatzroySazh Katzroy puts +1/+1 counters on your creatures, which Protean Hydra can use.
  8. Tanazir QuandrixTanazir Quandrix puts +1/+1 counters on your creatures, which Protean Hydra can use.
  9. Bright-Palm, Soul AwakenerBright-Palm, Soul Awakener puts +1/+1 counters on your creatures, which Protean Hydra can use.
  10. Hulk, Strongest There IsHulk, Strongest There Is puts +1/+1 counters on your creatures, which Protean Hydra can use.

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