Sturdy Hatchling
EVEEventide/#163/2008Uncommon
Colour IDMV 4
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.20
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.13
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
$0.13TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 0.0%30d▲ 0.0%90d▲ 18.2%
90d high
$0.13
90d low
$0.11
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.13
Eventide
- Up 0.0% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Trading at or near its 90 day high of $0.13.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 431% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Creature — Elemental
This creature enters with four -1/-1 counters on it.
: This creature gains shroud until end of turn. (It can't be the target of spells or abilities.)
Whenever you cast a green spell, remove a -1/-1 counter from this creature.
Whenever you cast a blue spell, remove a -1/-1 counter from this creature.
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Card capabilities
Creature
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
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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
Sturdy Hatchling
Sturdy Hatchling is a Creature — Elemental, with mana cost {3}{G/U} (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: $0.13 (up 0.0% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Sturdy Hatchling FAQ
How much is Sturdy Hatchling worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Sturdy Hatchling is $0.13. It is up 0.0% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.11 to $0.13.
What is the cheapest printing of Sturdy Hatchling?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Eventide at $0.13 on TCGplayer.
What set was Sturdy Hatchling first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from EVE #163, released 2008-07-25.
Is there a foil version of Sturdy Hatchling?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.69 versus $0.13 for nonfoil, which is 431% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Sturdy Hatchling legal in Commander?
Yes, Sturdy Hatchling is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Sturdy Hatchling legal in Modern?
Yes, Sturdy Hatchling is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Sturdy Hatchling legal in Standard?
Sturdy Hatchling is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Sturdy Hatchling do?
Sturdy Hatchling is a Creature — Elemental with mana cost {3}{G/U}. Its Oracle text reads: "This creature enters with four -1/-1 counters on it. {G/U}: This creature gains shroud until end of turn. (It can't be the target of spells or abilities.) Whenever you cast a green spell, remove a -1/-1 counter from this creature. Whenever you cast a blue spell, remove a -1/-1 counter from this creature.".