What is the mana cost of Dragon Hatchling?

Dragon Hatchling has a mana cost of {1}{R}, totaling two mana. This includes one generic mana and one red mana, making it an affordable early-game play in Magic: The Gathering.

What abilities does Dragon Hatchling have?

Dragon Hatchling has the Flying ability, allowing it to bypass most non-flying creatures. It also has an activated ability that costs {R} to give itself +1/+0 until the end of the turn.

Who illustrated the art for this card?

The artwork for Dragon Hatchling in the Game Night: Free-for-All set was created by David Palumbo, a well-known fantasy and game artist.

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Dragon Hatchling is a 2022 Magic: The Gathering creature card from the Game Night: Free-for-All set. This common dragon offers flying and a temporary power boost for efficient gameplay.

Dragon Hatchling

2022 • Magic: The Gathering • Game Night: Free-for-All

2022 Magic: The Gathering Game Night: Free-for-All

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Raw/Ungraded Market: $0.33

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Based on TCGplayer Market (reference)Last Updated Oct 12, 2026Check Price Guide

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Condition	Value	Source	Trend	Price Details
	$0.33Oct 13, 2026	Guide Estimate	+22.2%
Based on TCGplayer Market (reference) Estimate: $0.33, based on Guide Estimate. Source date not availableCaptured Oct 13, 2026 Guide Estimate: $0.33. Evidence date not available. Few comparable observations are available, so this estimate may be less reliable. Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $0.27 to $0.33 across 2 capture days. Change between Sep 22, 2026 and Oct 13, 2026: 22.2%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.

$0.33Oct 13, 2026
Source
Guide Estimate
Trend
+22.2%
Price Details
Based on TCGplayer Market (reference)
Estimate: $0.33, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not availableCaptured Oct 13, 2026
Guide Estimate: $0.33. Evidence date not available.
Few comparable observations are available, so this estimate may be less reliable.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $0.27 to $0.33 across 2 capture days. Change between Sep 22, 2026 and Oct 13, 2026: 22.2%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.

30-day Price History

Raw / Ungraded

TCGplayer Market (reference) · Guide Estimate evidence · captured Oct 13, 2026

Each point is the last stored observation that day for this printing, condition, grader, autograph status and source. Gaps mean no observation; guide estimates and asking prices are not completed sales.

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Description

Dragon Hatchling is a two-mana creature card released in 2022 as part of the Game Night: Free-for-All set. Printed as card number 72 with the set code GN3, this common dragon serves as a foundational piece for collectors building their Magic: The Gathering libraries. The card features artwork by David Palumbo and centers on a red mana identity, making it a versatile addition to aggressive or mid-range deck strategies. In terms of mechanics, Dragon Hatchling is a Creature — Dragon with a power and toughness of 0/1. Its primary value comes from the Flying keyword, allowing it to evade most ground-based blockers. Furthermore, it possesses a versatile activated ability that costs one red mana. By paying this cost, players can grant the dragon +1/+0 until the end of the turn, effectively turning it into a 1/1 threat capable of dealing combat damage or trading favorably against larger creatures. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering trading cards often appreciate this card for its accessibility and utility within the Game Night: Free-for-All product line. As a common card, it represents the entry point for many players entering the dragon subtype family. The flavor text, attributed to Hurdek, a Mazar mammoth trainer, adds a layer of humorous narrative to the card, describing the rapid and destructive growth of young dragons. This combination of straightforward mechanics and whimsical lore makes Dragon Hatchling a recognizable and functional component of the 2022 Magic: The Gathering landscape.

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