This 2000 Magic: The Gathering Prophecy foil card features the Spiketail Hatchling (#49), a versatile Drake creature known for its flying ability and spell disruption.
Spiketail Hatchling
2000 • Magic: The Gathering • Prophecy
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Among its roster, the Spiketail Hatchling card, designated as number 49, stands out as a foundational blue creature. Printed in a striking foil finish, this Common rarity card offers collectors a high-quality example of early 2000s card design. The product represents a key era for the trading card game, showcasing the artistic direction of the time with works by Greg Staples. For those building their collection, this card serves as a vital piece for completing the base set. Its mechanical utility, allowing players to counter spells through a sacrifice mechanic, adds historical gameplay value alongside its aesthetic appeal. Whether you are a seasoned investor or a casual hobbyist, adding this foil variant to your inventory enhances the depth of your Prophecy holdings. The combination of the Drake subtype and the foil treatment makes it a recognizable and desirable item for fans of the franchise.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Spiketail Hatchling
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Common
Greg Staples
Card Stock
English
Foil
{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.