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Shrewd Hatchling

Modern Masters 2015 (MM2)

{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.
Format legality

Constructed

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
PauperNot legal

Commander

CommanderLegal
Pauper CommanderNot legal
Duel CommanderLegal
PreDHLegal
OathbreakerLegal
Tiny LeadersNot legal

Arena

AlchemyNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Standard BrawlNot legal
Competitive BrawlNot legal
GladiatorNot legal

Other

PremodernNot legal
Old SchoolNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
Future StandardNot legal

Versions

4 printings · from $0.06

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Rulings

2 · latest Aug 1, 2008
  • WotCAug 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.

  • WotCAug 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.