Spiketail Hatchling (8ED #102★)
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Spiketail Hatchling is a uncommon printing from Eighth Edition (8ED #102★), a Creature — Drake. Illustrated by Greg Staples.
Card text
Flying (This creature can't be blocked except by creatures with flying or reach.)
Sacrifice this creature: Counter target spell unless its controller pays {1}.
It dodges waves of water to prepare for waves of magic.
Details
| Mana cost | {1}{U} |
|---|---|
| Type | Creature — Drake |
| Power / Toughness | 1 / 1 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| Set | Eighth Edition (8ED) |
| Collector number | 102★ |
| Artist | Greg Staples |
| Released | 2003-07-28 |
Current price
As of 2026-10-20, Scryfall listed this printing at foil $1.19 (USD). Prices change constantly, so check the live price before buying.
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Legality
| Standard | Not legal |
|---|---|
| Future Standard | Not legal |
| Historic | Not legal |
| Timeless | Not legal |
| Gladiator | Not legal |
| Pioneer | Not legal |
| Modern | Legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Pauper | Legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Penny Dreadful | Not legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Standard Brawl | Not legal |
| Brawl | Not legal |
| Competitive Brawl | Not legal |
| Alchemy | Not legal |
| Pauper Commander | Legal |
| Duel Commander | Legal |
| Old School | Not legal |
| Premodern | Legal |
| PrEDH | Legal |
| TLR | Legal |
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Rulings
- October 4, 2004 — The spell’s controller gets the option to pay when this ability resolves.
Other printings of Spiketail Hatchling
Every MTGBrew page for another printing of Spiketail Hatchling:
- Spiketail Hatchling (10E #111)
- Spiketail Hatchling (10E #111★)
- Spiketail Hatchling (8ED #102)
- Spiketail Hatchling (PCY #49)
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