The Dark Hatchling, card #126 from the 1998 Urza's Saga expansion. This rare Black Horror creature brings unique strategic depth to Magic: The Gathering sets.
Dark Hatchling
1998 • Magic: The Gathering • Urza's Saga
No Listings Available
No listings available right now.
Price History
Description
The Dark Hatchling, identified as card number 126 in the Urza's Saga set, represents a significant piece of Magic: The Gathering history from 1998. Designed by Mark A. Nelson, this Rare creature card belongs to the Black color identity and functions as a Horror. It costs four generic mana and two black mana to cast, resulting in a mana value of six. In gameplay terms, the Dark Hatchling possesses the Flying ability, allowing it to evade most ground-based defenses. Additionally, it features a potent enters-the-battlefield effect that destroys a target non-black creature, preventing regeneration. This combination of evasion and removal made it a formidable presence in competitive play during the late 1990s. Finding this card is often a priority for those looking to complete their Urza's Saga collection or build vintage-inspired decks. The Dark Hatchling remains a staple for enthusiasts of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game who appreciate classic creature designs and strategic versatility.
Have one of these to sell?
We'll pre-fill the product details from this catalog entry, so your listing lands on this exact page. Just add photos of your copy, pick its condition, and set your price.
Card Details
The catalog profile below summarizes the card identity, featured subject, and notable collectible traits.
Catalog Profile
The core identity of the card within the set.
Featured Subject
The subject, team, league, and sport context tied to this card.
Featured
Dark Hatchling
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
Rarity, print treatment, and game-specific stats for this card.
Rare
Mark A. Nelson
Card Stock
English
{4}{B}{B}
Creature — Horror
3 / 3
B
Card Text
Abilities, attacks, oracle text, and flavor text printed on the card.
Flying When this creature enters, destroy target nonblack creature. It can't be regenerated.