Shrewd Hatchling

Creature — Elemental    (CMC:4)

Shrewd Hatchling enters the battlefield with four -1/-1 counters on it. : Target creature can't block Shrewd Hatchling this turn. Whenever you cast a blue spell, remove a -1/-1 counter from Shrewd Hatchling. Whenever you cast a red spell, remove a -1/-1 counter from Shrewd Hatchling.

112 EVE • ENCarl Frank

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Legal in: Modern,Lorwyn-Shadowmoor Block,Legacy,Vintage,Freeform,Prismatic,Tribal Wars Legacy,Singleton 100,Commander

Oracle Text (click to copy):

Shrewd Hatchling {3}{U/R} Creature — Elemental Shrewd Hatchling enters the battlefield with four -1/-1 counters on it. {U/R}: Target creature can't block Shrewd Hatchling this turn. Whenever you cast a blue spell, remove a -1/-1 counter from Shrewd Hatchling. Whenever you cast a red spell, remove a -1/-1 counter from Shrewd Hatchling. 6/6

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8/1/2008
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.
8/1/2008
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.

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