Belligerent Hatchling

Creature - Elemental 6/6, 3{R/W} (4)

First strike

Belligerent Hatchling enters the battlefield with four -1/-1 counters on it.

Whenever you cast a red spell, remove a -1/-1 counter from Belligerent Hatchling.

Whenever you cast a white spell, remove a -1/-1 counter from Belligerent Hatchling.

Illus. Steve Prescott

Gatherer Card Rulings?, Legality?

• 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.

• Legal in Vintage (Type 1)
• Legal in Legacy (Type 1.5)
• Legal in Classic (MTGO)
• Legal in Commander
• Legal in Modern