# 2000 Magic: The Gathering Prophecy #49

> 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.

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## Identity

- **Year**: 2000
- **Manufacturer brand**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Set / series**: Prophecy
- **Card number**: #49
- **Product type**: TCG_CARD

## Description

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.

## FAQ

### What is the mana cost of Spiketail Hatchling?

The mana cost for Spiketail Hatchling is {1}{U}, requiring one generic mana and one blue mana to cast.

### What abilities does Spiketail Hatchling have?

Spiketail Hatchling has the flying keyword ability and an activated ability that allows you to sacrifice it to counter a target spell unless its controller pays {1}.

### What set is Spiketail Hatchling from?

Spiketail Hatchling is from the Prophecy expansion, which was released in 2000 and carries the set code PCY.

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