Protean Hydra enters the battlefield with X +1/+1 counters on it. If damage would be dealt to Protean Hydra, prevent that damage and remove that many +1/+1 counters from it. Whenever a +1/+1 counter is removed from Protean Hydra, put two +1/+1 counters on it at the beginning of the next end step.
Card condition guide+
NMNear Mint — like new, no visible wear.
LPLightly Played — minor wear on edges or surface.
MPModerately Played — visible wear, still tournament-legal sleeved.
HPHeavily Played — strong wear, creases or scratches.
![Protean Hydra [Magic 2011]](http://cafeorknroll.ca/cdn/shop/files/89c2d42f-c013-54a7-96a9-15aaa7a4b950.jpg?v=1746684340&width=1445)
