Lifelink
This creature enters with four -1/-1 counters on it.
Whenever you cast a white spell, remove a -1/-1 counter from this creature.
Whenever you cast a black spell, remove a -1/-1 counter from this creature.
Mana cost
3
W
Mana value
4
Printings
From
$0.18
EDHREC rank
#29455
Buy
Formats
Modern
Legal
Legacy
Legal
Vintage
Legal
Commander
Legal
Rulings
1 Aug 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.
1 Aug 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.