Benevolent Hydra - Commander: Secrets of Strixhaven (Rare) [SOC-124]

Benevolent Hydra is a creature from the Secrets of Strixhaven Commander set that enters the battlefield with X +1/+1 counters, where X is the amount of mana spent. It amplifies your other creatures' growth by adding an extra +1/+1 counter whenever counters would be placed on them, making it a great fit for +1/+1 counter strategies. Its ability to transfer counters also allows for flexibility in boosting your creatures as needed. However, it can be vulnerable if your opponents find ways to remove it before it can provide value. **As a Commander:** Benevolent Hydra fits well in a Simic GU deck, focusing on ramping and counter synergies. It can lead a strategy that maximises counter placement, providing a strong foundation for creature-heavy builds that leverage synergy with cards that benefit from +1/+1 counters.