Quick Answer

Belligerent Hatchling is a uncommon Creature — Elemental from EVE (EVE) costing {3}{R/W}. Current price: $0.2 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Belligerent Hatchling MTG card

Belligerent Hatchling

Creature — Elemental

Card Text

First strike This creature enters with four -1/-1 counters on it. Whenever you cast a red spell, remove a -1/-1 counter from this creature. Whenever you cast a white spell, remove a -1/-1 counter from this creature.

Card Stats

6/6 uncommon CMC: 4.0 EVE EVE 🎨 Steve Prescott
First strike

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.20
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TCGPlayer
$0.63
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.08
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Cardmarket
€0.25
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Belligerent Hatchling? Basics

Belligerent Hatchling is a Creature — Elemental card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "First strike This creature enters with four -1/-1 counters on it. Whenever you cast a red spell, remove a -1/-1 counter from this creature. Whenever you cast a white spell, remove a -1/-1 counter from this creature."

How much mana does Belligerent Hatchling cost to cast? Basics

Belligerent Hatchling has a mana cost of {3}{R/W}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R, W mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Belligerent Hatchling's mana cost of {3}{R/W} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Belligerent Hatchling has a mana value of 4.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Belligerent Hatchling's current oracle text is: "First strike This creature enters with four -1/-1 counters on it. Whenever you cast a red spell, remove a -1/-1 counter from this creature. Whenever you cast a white spell, remove a -1/-1 counter from this creature."

What is the current price of Belligerent Hatchling? Pricing

The current market price for Belligerent Hatchling is approximately $0.2 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.63 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.08 EUR.

Where can I buy Belligerent Hatchling? Pricing

You can purchase Belligerent Hatchling from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Belligerent Hatchling normal: $0.2 | foil: $0.63

Is Belligerent Hatchling legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Belligerent Hatchling in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Belligerent Hatchling legal in Modern? Legality

Belligerent Hatchling is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Belligerent Hatchling legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Belligerent Hatchling is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Belligerent Hatchling legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Belligerent Hatchling in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Belligerent Hatchling legal in Legacy? Legality

Belligerent Hatchling is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Belligerent Hatchling legal in Vintage? Legality

Belligerent Hatchling is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Belligerent Hatchling legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Belligerent Hatchling in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Belligerent Hatchling from? Details

This printing of Belligerent Hatchling is from EVE (EVE), with collector number 134.

Belligerent Hatchling may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Belligerent Hatchling's rarity? Details

Belligerent Hatchling is a uncommon card in EVE.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Belligerent Hatchling? Details

Belligerent Hatchling was illustrated by Steve Prescott.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Belligerent Hatchling's power and toughness? Details

Belligerent Hatchling is a 6/6 creature.

Power (6) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (6) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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