Hydra of the Aether Surge
Rampaging Aetherhood is a practical workhorse for green energy decks that want a self scaling threat. The 4 4 body with trample threatens ground stalls while ward 2 forces opponents to spend resources before removal connects. Its upkeep trigger converts the creature's current power into energy counters which you can bank and spend to grow the Hydra further, turning incremental damage or pump effects into a recurring engine.
In Commander play this card functions as both a board presence and a plan. Early it trades efficiently, midgame it generates energy to fund a sudden growth spurt, and late game it can snowball into an oversized trampler that refuses to die to single target removal. The card pairs well with effects that boost power or double energy gain and fits the Aetherdrift theme of resource conversion and evolving threats. Add this near mint English print to a list when you want a reliable, upgradeable threat that rewards careful combat math and upkeep timing. Pick one up now to cement your green energy strategy.
Card Details:
- Mana Cost – {4}{G}
- Card Type – Creature
- Subtypes – Snake Hydra
- Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Trample, ward 2 At the beginning of your upkeep, you get an amount of {E} equal to this creature's power. Then you may pay one or more {E}. If you do, put that many +1/+1 counters on this creature.
- Power / Toughness – 4/4
- Set – Commander: Aetherdrift
- Rarity – Rare
- Language – English
- Condition – Near Mint