Spyros 's Hydra’s Ascendancy
 
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Approx. Value:
$119.51
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Avg. CMC 2.76
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Main Deck - 86 cards, 40 distinct
Columns
Name  Edition $ Type Cost
Rarity Color
Creature (22)
1 Corpsejack Menace
$0.57 Creature - Fungus
1 Corpsejack Menace
$1.02 Creature - Fungus
2 Genesis Hydra
$0.22 Creature - Plant Hydra
2 Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager
$0.21 Legendary Creature - Hydra Horror
2 Hooded Hydra
$2.41 Creature - Snake Hydra
2 Hydra Broodmaster
$0.53 Creature - Hydra
1 Illithid Harvester // Plant Tadpoles
$0.19 Creature - Horror // Sorcery - Adventure //
2 Incubation Druid
$1.57 Creature - Elf Druid
1 Nimbus Swimmer
$0.20 Creature - Leviathan
1 Nimbus Swimmer
$0.32 Creature - Leviathan
2 Orochi Merge-Keeper
$0.05 Creature - Snake Druid
1 Tuskguard Captain
$0.27 Creature - Human Warrior
2 Vastwood Hydra
$1.22 Creature - Hydra
2 Zaxara, the Exemplary
$0.72 Legendary Creature - Nightmare Hydra
Instant (10)
1 Biomass Mutation
$0.12 Instant
1 Dig Through Time
$0.62 Instant
2 Hero's Downfall
$0.31 Instant
2 Inspiring Call
$0.83 Instant
2 Negate
$0.12 Instant
1 Syncopate
$0.05 Instant
1 Thassa's Intervention
$0.20 Instant
Sorcery (12)
2 Animist's Awakening
$5.67 Sorcery
2 Cultivate
$0.61 Sorcery
1 Exponential Growth
$0.33 Sorcery
2 Gaze of Granite
$0.17 Sorcery
1 Mind Spring
$0.56 Sorcery
2 Path to the Festival
$0.03 Sorcery
2 Villainous Wealth
$0.21 Sorcery
Artifact (4)
2 Chromatic Lantern
$2.90 Artifact
2 Elementalist's Palette
$5.61 Artifact
Enchantment (6)
2 Mana Bloom
$0.30 Enchantment
2 Omen of the Hunt
$0.08 Enchantment
2 Retribution of the Ancients
$0.46 Enchantment
Planeswalker (2)
2 Nissa, Steward of Elements
$0.21 Legendary Planeswalker - Nissa
Land (30)
1 Exotic Orchard
$0.16 Land
1 Exotic Orchard
$0.24 Land
8 Forest
$0.09 Basic Land - Forest
8 Island
$0.13 Basic Land - Island
8 Swamp
$1.63 Basic Land - Swamp
4 Terramorphic Expanse
$0.06 Land
Sideboard - 15 cards, 11 distinct
Name  Edition $ Type Cost
Rarity Color
Creature (1)
1 Kogla, the Titan Ape
$3.75 Legendary Creature - Ape
Instant (10)
1 Aetherize
$1.42 Instant
2 Disdainful Stroke
$0.08 Instant
2 Heroic Intervention
$10.58 Instant
2 Mystical Dispute
$0.24 Instant
2 Wilt
$0.13 Instant
1 Wrap in Vigor
$1.56 Instant
Sorcery (2)
1 Rishkar's Expertise
$1.91 Sorcery
1 Toxic Deluge
$5.62 Sorcery
Artifact (1)
1 Pithing Needle
$0.43 Artifact
Enchantment (1)
1 Unbound Flourishing
$13.99 Enchantment
Scratchpad - 0 cards, 0 distinct
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Notes
 
Format: Casual
Deck Type: Ramp-Control Hybrid
Colors: Green, Blue, Black (BUG)

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Description

"Hydra’s Ascendancy" harnesses the untamed power of Hydras and +1/+1 counters to dominate the battlefield. This deck thrives on scalable threats, explosive mana ramp, and versatile removal, ensuring you’re always ready to adapt. Whether in a heated 1v1 duel or a chaotic multiplayer match, the synergy of X-cost spells and counter manipulation creates a unique and overwhelming gameplay experience.

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How to Play

Early Game:
Set up your mana base with cards like Cultivate, Orochi Merge-Keeper, and Chromatic Lantern, ensuring access to all colors. Use utility creatures like Incubation Druid to build a strong foundation while holding back with Negate or Syncopate for early protection.

Mid-Game:
Start deploying your Hydras, such as Hooded Hydra, Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager, and Hydra Broodmaster, to establish board presence. Use cards like Inspiring Call for draw and protection, and Elementalist’s Palette to fuel massive X-cost spells. Removal tools like Hero’s Downfall and Retribution of the Ancients keep the board under control.

Late Game:
Unleash game-ending threats with Exponential Growth, Biomass Mutation, or Villainous Wealth. Flood the board with tokens from Hydra Broodmaster or win explosively with Zaxara, the Exemplary creating additional Hydras from X-spells. Protect your board from removal with Heroic Intervention or counterspells to maintain your dominance.

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Sideboard Strategy

Adapt to different opponents with strategic options:

Against Aggro Decks:
Use Toxic Deluge for efficient board clearing.
Bring in Aetherize to turn aggressive swings against your opponent.

Against Control Decks:
Use Mystical Dispute and Disdainful Stroke to counter key spells.
Add Heroic Intervention to protect your board from mass removal.

Against Combo Decks:
Leverage Pithing Needle to shut down combo pieces.
Include Wilt and Reclamation Sage for artifact/enchantment disruption.

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Skill Level and Playability

"Hydra’s Ascendancy" rewards players who enjoy tactical ramping and overwhelming the board with scalable threats. Its versatile removal and ability to generate massive creatures make it perfect for both 1v1 and multiplayer formats. The deck is highly customizable, offering a balanced playstyle for various opponents.

Proficiency: Intermediate to Advanced
Playstyle: Adaptive and explosive, focusing on mana management and overwhelming power.

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"Hydra’s Ascendancy" is a declaration of dominance, combining the elegance of mana ramp with the raw strength of Hydras. With this deck, you’ll control the battlefield with unmatched ferocity and precision.

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Last Update: 11/29/24
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