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Shrewd Hatchling

First printed in Eventide (2008)

All 4 prints

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  • The List (PLST) #MM2-198, 2019
  • Modern Masters 2015 (MM2) #198, 2015
  • Duel Decks: Izzet vs. Golgari (DDJ) #8, 2012
  • Eventide (EVE) #112, 2008

Shrewd Hatchling

Creature — Elemental

This creature enters with four -1/-1 counters on it.
Blue or Red: Target creature can't block this creature this turn.
Whenever you cast a blue spell, remove a -1/-1 counter from this creature.
Whenever you cast a red spell, remove a -1/-1 counter from this creature.

6/6

Illustrated by
Carl Frank

Legality

Legal in
Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Penny Dreadful, Commander, Duel Commander, PreDH, Oathbreaker
Not legal in
Standard, Pioneer, Pauper, Future Standard, Historic, Timeless, Alchemy, Premodern, Old School 93/94, Gladiator, Pauper Commander, Tiny Leaders, Brawl, Standard Brawl, Competitive Brawl

Rulings (2)
  • If you cast a spell that’s both of the listed colors, both abilities will trigger. You’ll remove a total of two -1/-1 counters from the Hatchling.
  • If there are no -1/-1 counters on it when the triggered ability resolves, the ability does nothing. There is no penalty for not being able to remove a counter.

Prices

Paper price: €0.07 / $0.05 , the cheapest non-foil print (Cardmarket and TCGplayer through MTGJSON, 5 Nov 2026).

MTGO price: 0.003 TIX, the cheapest non-foil print (average sell price on GoatBots, 5 Nov 2026).