Young Scorchwing
Hellkite Whelp is a compact threat that keeps pressure on both life totals and blocker choices. As a 3/3 Dragon with flying for five mana it fits into midrange and aggro shells that want repeatable attack triggers. The attacking trigger that deals one damage to a target creature the defending player controls is small but efficient; it trades with valuable walls or softens larger blockers while still pushing through midgame damage.
In games that matter you will lean on Hellkite Whelp to clear chump blockers, finish off damaged creatures, and force unfavorable blocks. The card reads well in aggressive builds and in decks that leverage multiple attackers with evasion. From a lore angle the whelp behaves like a fledgling hellkite learning to focus its breath into pinprick strikes rather than full conflagrations, which matches the Foundations Jumpstart tone of compact, playable tools for quick setup.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {4}{R}
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Card Type – Creature
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Subtypes – Dragon
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Flying. Whenever Hellkite Whelp attacks, it deals 1 damage to target creature defending player controls.
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Power / Toughness – 3/3
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Rarity – Uncommon
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Set – Foundations Jumpstart
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Language – English
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Condition – Near Mint
