The 2024 Magic: The Gathering Foundations foil Drake Hatcher (Card #374) is a rare creature card featuring unique incubation mechanics and vibrant foil treatment.
Drake Hatcher
2024 • Magic: The Gathering • Foundations
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Description
Drake Hatcher stands out in the 2024 Magic: The Gathering Foundations set as a compelling blue Human Wizard with a distinct incubation theme. As card number 374, this Rare foil card captures the strategic depth that defines the Foundations expansion. The card features the artwork of Zoltan Boros, bringing the character to life with a finish that appeals to both casual players and serious collectors. Gameplay-wise, Drake Hatcher offers a versatile toolkit for mages. Starting as a 1/3 creature with Vigilance, it can safely block while contributing to the board. Its Prowess ability allows it to grow significantly when you cast noncreature spells, turning it into a formidable threat. The true innovation lies in its incubation mechanic: whenever Drake Hatcher deals combat damage to a player, you place incubation counters on it. By removing three of these counters, you can create a 2/2 blue Drake token with flying, effectively doubling your force on the battlefield. For collectors, the foil treatment adds a layer of visual appeal that makes this card a standout in any binder. Whether you are aiming to complete the FDN set code collection or simply appreciate clever card designs, this foil Drake Hatcher represents a solid addition to any Magic: The Gathering portfolio. Its ability to generate value over time mirrors the strategic patience required to master the game.
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Card Details
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Featured
Drake Hatcher
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Zoltan Boros
Card Stock
English
Foil
{1}{U}
Creature — Human Wizard
1 / 3
U
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Vigilance, prowess (Whenever you cast a noncreature spell, this creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn.) Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, put that many incubation counters on it. Remove three incubation counters from this creature: Create a 2/2 blue Drake creature token with flying.
FAQ
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What does the incubation mechanic do on Drake Hatcher?
Incubation allows you to place counters on Drake Hatcher when it deals combat damage. Once you have three incubation counters, you can remove them to create a 2/2 blue Drake creature token with flying.
What is the mana cost and type of Drake Hatcher?
Drake Hatcher is a Creature — Human Wizard with a mana cost of one blue mana and one generic mana (1U). It has a mana value of 2 and starts with 1 power and 3 toughness.
Who illustrated Drake Hatcher in the Foundations set?
The artwork for Drake Hatcher in the 2024 Magic: The Gathering Foundations set was created by artist Zoltan Boros.
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