Apocalypse Hydra

Creature - Hydra 0/0, XRG (2)
Apocalypse Hydra enters the battlefield with X +1/+1 counters on it. If X is 5 or more, it enters the battlefield with an additional X +1/+1 counters on it.
{1}{R}, Remove a +1/+1 counter from Apocalypse Hydra: Apocalypse Hydra deals 1 damage to target creature or player.¹
Illus. Jason Chan

Gatherer Card Rulings [Nov 2009]

• 2/1/2009: For example, if X is 4, Apocalypse Hydra enters the battlefield with four +1/+1 counters on it, but if X is 5, it enters the battlefield with ten +1/+1 counters on it.
• 2/1/2009: The first ability checks the number you chose for X, not the amount of mana you actually spent.

Format Legality	Legal in Vintage, Legacy, Extended, Standard
Printings (1/9)	Conflux (Mythic rare)