Belligerent Hatchling
{3}{R/W}Creature — Elemental6/6
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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.
Keyword reminders
First strike. This creature deals combat damage before creatures without first strike. · CR 702.7 Read more →
Official rulings
- 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. (2008-08-01)
- 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. (2008-08-01)
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