Shrewd Hatchling
~$0.05 low · ~$0.40 high
Multicolor. Creature — Elemental
Modern Masters 2015 #198 · Illustrated by Carl Frank
Modern Masters 2015 #198 · Illustrated by Carl FrankWhat is Shrewd Hatchling worth?
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TCGplayer market prices in USD, updated October 14, 2026. Each price is for one printing and one finish.
Oracle text
This creature enters with four -1/-1 counters on it.
: 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
Format legality
All 4 printings of Shrewd Hatchling
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 The List plst #MM2-198· 2019uncommon· Cardmarket €0.10 | uncommon | $0.10 | No foil printing | €0.10 |
 Modern Masters 2015 mm2 #198· 2015uncommon· Cardmarket €0.07 · €0.14 foil | uncommon | $0.08 | $0.13 | €0.07€0.14 foil |
 Duel Decks: Izzet vs. Golgari ddj #8· 2012uncommon· Cardmarket €0.15 | uncommon | $0.05 | No foil printing | €0.15 |
 Eventide eve #112· 2008uncommon· Cardmarket €0.11 · €0.64 foil | uncommon | $0.10 | $0.40 | €0.11€0.64 foil |
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Card details
- First printed
- 2008
- Printings
- 4
- Mana value
- 4
- EDHREC rank
- #28,070 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Artist
- Carl Frank
Rulings (2)
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.
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.
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