Shrewd Hatchling
Duel Decks: Izzet vs. Golgari 8 • uncommon
- Set
- Duel Decks: Izzet vs. Golgari
- Collector number
- 8
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana blue mana or red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red · Blue
- Artist
- Carl Frank
- Market price
- $0.05
What it does
This creature enters with four -1/-1 counters on it.
blue mana or red mana: 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.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Shrewd Hatchling was first released in 2012 as part of the Duel Decks: Izzet vs. Golgari set. This product series was designed to showcase the thematic rivalry between the Izzet League, known for chaotic experimentation and blue-red magic, and the Golgari Swarm, which thrives in decay and green-black cycles. The card was specifically crafted to represent the Izzet guild's volatile nature, utilizing a mechanical design that rewards players for casting blue or red spells while simultaneously depleting its own defensive capabilities.
The artwork, illustrated by Kev Walker, captures the essence of a frantic, magical creature birthed from an Izzet laboratory. Walker, a prominent figure in the Magic: The Gathering art community, leaned into the aesthetic of high-energy arcane unpredictability, favoring sharp lines and a color palette that aligns with the guild's identity. Upon release, the card was received as a functional, aggressive tool for limited play environments, valued by players for its ability to grow rapidly at the cost of its long-term survivability.
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