Sturdy Hatchling

Creature - Elemental 6/6, 3{G/U} (4)

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

{G/U}: Sturdy Hatchling gains shroud until end of turn.

Whenever you cast a green spell, remove a -1/-1 counter from Sturdy Hatchling.

Whenever you cast a blue spell, remove a -1/-1 counter from Sturdy Hatchling.

Illus. Darrell Riche

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