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    Shrewd Hatchling

    Creature — Elemental

    Shrewd Hatchling

    Illustrated by Carl Frank

    EDHREC Rank #27,869
    This creature enters with four -1/-1 counters on it. blue or red mana : 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.

    Rulings (2)

    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.

    Aug 1, 2008

    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.

    Aug 1, 2008

    Legality

    Formats by platform

    Commander

    Competitive

    Community & retro

    Printings (4)

    Shrewd Hatchling — Modern Masters 2015
    MM2#198$0.08
    Modern Masters 2015
    Shrewd Hatchling — The List
    PLST#MM2-198$0.11
    The List