Description
| Set: | Kaladesh |
| Type: | Creature — Hydra |
| Rarity: | Rare |
| Cost: | {2}{G}{G} |
When Bristling Hydra enters the battlefield, you get {E}{E}{E} (three energy counters).
Pay {E}{E}{E}: Put a +1/+1 counter on Bristling Hydra. It gains hexproof until end of turn.

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