The 2000 Magic: The Gathering Prophecy expansion with Spiketail Hatchling, a 1/1 Blue Drake creature card featuring flying and a versatile counter spell ability.
Spiketail Hatchling
2000 • Magic: The Gathering • Prophecy
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Released in 2000 as part of the Prophecy expansion, Spiketail Hatchling is a distinct creature card for Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts. The creature enters the battlefield as a 1/1 with a mana cost of {1}{U}, making it an accessible addition to blue-based strategies. The card’s utility comes from its dual nature. It possesses flying, allowing it to evade most ground-based blockers, while its activated ability lets the player sacrifice the creature to counter a target spell unless its controller pays {1}. This combination of evasion and removal potential has made it a memorable piece for collectors and players alike., collectors can find various examples of this classic card to complete their Prophecy sets or add to their vintage Magic collections. Whether you are building a thematic deck or simply appreciate the design of early 2000s Magic cards, Spiketail Hatchling offers a solid foundation for any Magic: The Gathering trading card game collection.
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Spiketail Hatchling
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Common
Greg Staples
Card Stock
English
{1}{U}
Creature — Drake
1 / 1
U
Card Text
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Flying (This creature can't be blocked except by creatures with flying or reach.) Sacrifice this creature: Counter target spell unless its controller pays {1}.
It dodges waves of water to prepare for waves of magic.