Belligerent Hatchling
EVEEventide/#134/2008Uncommon
Colour IDMV 4
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.14
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.16
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.16TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 0.0%30d▲ 0.0%90d▼ 5.9%
90d high
$0.17
90d low
$0.15
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.16
Eventide
- Up 0.0% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 6% below its 90 day high of $0.17.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 369% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Creature — Elemental
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.
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Keywords
First strike
Card capabilities
Creature
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
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Rulings (2)
wotc1 Aug 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.
wotc1 Aug 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.
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About this card
Belligerent Hatchling
Belligerent Hatchling is a Creature — Elemental, with mana cost {3}{R/W} (mana value 4).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.16 (up 0.0% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Belligerent Hatchling FAQ
How much is Belligerent Hatchling worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Belligerent Hatchling is $0.16. It is up 0.0% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.15 to $0.17.
What is the cheapest printing of Belligerent Hatchling?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Eventide at $0.16 on TCGplayer.
What set was Belligerent Hatchling first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from EVE #134, released 2008-07-25.
Is there a foil version of Belligerent Hatchling?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.75 versus $0.16 for nonfoil, which is 369% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Belligerent Hatchling legal in Commander?
Yes, Belligerent Hatchling is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Belligerent Hatchling legal in Modern?
Yes, Belligerent Hatchling is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Belligerent Hatchling legal in Standard?
Belligerent Hatchling is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Belligerent Hatchling do?
Belligerent Hatchling is a Creature — Elemental with mana cost {3}{R/W}. Its Oracle text reads: "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.".