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Shrewd Hatchling

Shrewd Hatchling

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Duel Decks: Izzet vs. Golgari

#8 · EN · Uncommon · 2012-09-07

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Shrewd Hatchling

{3}{U/R}

Creature — Elemental

This creature enters with four -1/-1 counters on it. {U/R}: 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.

Power: 6

Toughness: 6

Artist: Carl Frank

Color identity: R, U

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MTGO: 0.05 tix

Data snapshot 2026-10-23. Not live offers.

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Editions & versions

4 printings across 4 editions. Choose a printing to view its artwork and details.

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Format legality
Standardnot legal
Futurenot legal
Historicnot legal
Timelessnot legal
Gladiatornot legal
Pioneernot legal
Modernlegal
Legacylegal
Paupernot legal
Vintagelegal
Pennylegal
Commanderlegal
Oathbreakerlegal
Standardbrawlnot legal
Brawlnot legal
Competitivebrawlnot legal
Alchemynot legal
Paupercommandernot legal
Duellegal
Oldschoolnot legal
Premodernnot legal
Predhlegal
Tlrnot legal
Rulings

2008-08-01 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.

2008-08-01 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.

Current Oracle text is shown for every printing.