The Spiketail Hatchling from Magic: The Gathering's Tenth Edition. This uncommon Drake card combines flying evasion with a versatile sacrifice ability to disrupt opponents.
Spiketail Hatchling
2007 • Magic: The Gathering • Tenth Edition
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| Condition | Value | Comps | Source | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raw / Ungraded | $0.31 | Unknown | Guide Estimate Based on TCGplayer Market (reference) | Source Observation Date Unavailable |
Price HistoryOver the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $0.31 to $0.32 across 2 capture days. Change between Sep 4, 2026 and Sep 14, 2026: -3.1%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts. | ||||
Raw / Ungraded
$0.31- Comps
- Unknown
- Source
Guide Estimate
Based on TCGplayer Market (reference)- Price Date
- Source Observation Date Unavailable
Price HistoryOver the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $0.31 to $0.32 across 2 capture days. Change between Sep 4, 2026 and Sep 14, 2026: -3.1%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.
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Description
The Spiketail Hatchling is an uncommon creature card from Magic: The Gathering's Tenth Edition, released in 2007. Identified by card number 111, this blue Drake serves as a versatile tool for players seeking both board presence and interactive disruption. The card features artwork by Greg Staples, bringing the creature to life within the set's classic design framework. Functionally, the Spiketail Hatchling is defined by its dual capabilities. As a two-mana 1/1 creature with Flying, it provides immediate aerial presence that is difficult for ground-based creatures to interact with. This evasion allows it to apply pressure or act as a blocker against other flyers. Its true strategic value, however, lies in its activated ability: sacrificing the creature allows you to counter a target spell unless its controller pays one additional mana. This makes the card an excellent defensive option against removal or counterspells, offering a cost-effective way to protect your board state. Collectors and players often appreciate the Spiketail Hatchling for its efficient mana curve and reliable utility. It represents a staple of blue's interactive toolkit, balancing offense and defense in a single card. The flavor text hints at the creature's nature, suggesting a being that prepares for magical challenges by dodging physical ones. Whether used in constructed decks or casual games, this card exemplifies the thoughtful design that characterizes Magic: The Gathering. It remains a notable piece for enthusiasts of the game's history and those who value strategic depth in their collections.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Spiketail Hatchling
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Uncommon
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.
