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Shrewd Hatchling Duel Decks: Izzet vs. Golgari MTG card
DDJ #8 · Art by Carl Frank
DDJ set symbol, UncommonDuel Decks: Izzet vs. Golgari#8Uncommon

Shrewd Hatchling

Creature · Elemental
Nonfoil
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$0.06 0.0% $0.00, 7 days
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+20.0%
EDHREC rank
#28,259 Down 234 in 30 days
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Shrewd Hatchling Price Summary

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Shrewd Hatchling Printings & Prices

Shrewd Hatchling has 4 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.

DDJ set symbol, UncommonDDJ #8
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MM2 set symbol, UncommonMM2 #198
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EVE set symbol, UncommonEVE #112

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Shrewd Hatchling Rules Text & Legality

Shrewd Hatchling

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.

Shrewd Hatchling is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.

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Shrewd Hatchling Rulings

  • Aug 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.

  • Aug 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.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Shrewd Hatchling has been reprinted 6 times.

  • Jul 25, 2008EVE set symbol, UncommonEventideEVE #112
  • Jul 25, 2008EVE set symbol, UncommonEventide · foilEVE #112
  • Sep 7, 2012DDJ set symbol, UncommonDuel Decks: Izzet vs. GolgariDDJ #8
  • May 22, 2015MM2 set symbol, UncommonModern Masters 2015MM2 #198
  • May 22, 2015MM2 set symbol, UncommonModern Masters 2015 · foilMM2 #198
  • Apr 29, 2022PLST set symbol, UncommonThe ListPLST #MM2-198

Shrewd Hatchling in Commander

Shrewd Hatchling is the #28,259 most-played card on EDHREC, down 234 places over the last 30 days.

#28,259 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 234 in 30 days

Shrewd Hatchling FAQ

How much is Shrewd Hatchling worth?

Shrewd Hatchling is worth about $0.06 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

Is Shrewd Hatchling legal in Commander?

Yes. Shrewd Hatchling is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.

Has Shrewd Hatchling been reprinted?

Yes. Shrewd Hatchling has been reprinted 6 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Shrewd Hatchling cheap?

Shrewd Hatchling trades at about $0.06; 6 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#28,259 on EDHREC).