Genesis Hydra Unleashed
Genesis Hydra is a toolbox finisher that scales with your deck. Cast it for {X}{G}{G} to reveal the top X cards of your library and potentially cheat a nonland permanent with mana value X or less directly onto the battlefield. The creature itself arrives as a 0/0 that enters with X +1/+1 counters so the hydra can be a threat or a utility anchor depending on how much you invest.
In play the card reads like a ritual that also tutors. Use it when the top of your deck contains a game changing artifact or enchantment or when you need a large creature fast. The ability rewards careful deck construction and sequencing so you can get maximum value from the reveal. For lore fans the hydra feels like a living genesis taking form from the stormy wilds of Thunder Junction where unnatural growth follows clever wagers.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost {X}{G}{G}
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Card Type Creature
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Subtypes Plant Hydra
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) When you cast this spell, reveal the top X cards of your library. You may put a nonland permanent card with mana value X or less from among them onto the battlefield. Then shuffle the rest into your library. Genesis Hydra enters the battlefield with X +1/+1 counters on it.
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Power / Toughness 0/0
