Balduvian Hydra comes into play with X +1/+0 counters on it. Remove a +1/+0 counter from Balduvian Hydra: Prevent the next 1 damage that would be dealt to Balduvian Hydra this turn. {R}{R}{R}: Put a +1/+0 counter on Balduvian Hydra. Play this ability only during your upkeep.