Belligerent Hatchling (EVE #134)
Belligerent Hatchling is a uncommon printing from Eventide (EVE #134), a Creature — Elemental. Illustrated by Steve Prescott.
Card text
First strike
This creature enters with four -1/-1 counters on it.
Whenever you cast a red spell, remove a -1/-1 counter from this creature.
Whenever you cast a white spell, remove a -1/-1 counter from this creature.
Details
| Mana cost | {3}{R/W} |
|---|---|
| Type | Creature — Elemental |
| Power / Toughness | 6 / 6 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| Set | Eventide (EVE) |
| Collector number | 134 |
| Artist | Steve Prescott |
| Released | 2008-07-25 |
Current price
As of 2026-10-19, Scryfall listed this printing at non-foil $0.16, foil $0.75 (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 | Not legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Penny Dreadful | Legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Standard Brawl | Not legal |
| Brawl | Not legal |
| Competitive Brawl | Not legal |
| Alchemy | Not legal |
| Pauper Commander | Not legal |
| Duel Commander | Legal |
| Old School | Not legal |
| Premodern | Not legal |
| PrEDH | Legal |
| TLR | Not legal |
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Rulings
- August 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.
- August 1, 2008 — 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.