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'''Kavu''' is a mainly [[red]] and [[green]] [[creature type]] used for cards that depict carnivorous [[mutant]] [[reptile]]s with long, low heads, square jaws and four or six legs. | '''Kavu''' is a mainly [[red]] and [[green]] [[creature type]] used for cards that depict carnivorous [[mutant]] [[reptile]]s with long, low heads, square jaws and four or six legs. They were introduced in the [[Invasion block]]. | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
Kavu are native to [[Dominaria (plane)|Dominaria]], and have never been seen on another plane.<ref>{{DailyRef|savor-flavor/magics-exclusive-creatures-2011-08-10|Magic's Exclusive Creatures|[[Doug Beyer]]|August 10, 2011}}</ref> They have thick, hoofed fingers that allow them to be equally nimble on land or in trees. Kavu come in all sizes and shapes, quickly adapting themselves to their environment.<ref>{{DailyRef|arcana/kavu-switcheroo-2006-04-04|Kavu Switcheroo|[[Magic Arcana]]|April 4, 2006}}</ref> Their size ranges from that of a large [[dog]] to that of an [[elephant]]. | Kavu are native to [[Dominaria (plane)|Dominaria]], and have never been seen on another plane.<ref>{{DailyRef|savor-flavor/magics-exclusive-creatures-2011-08-10|Magic's Exclusive Creatures|[[Doug Beyer]]|August 10, 2011}}</ref> They are fifteen feet tall, with heavy back limbs and sharp, quick forelimbs.<ref name="Arnie Swekel">{{DailyRef|behind-canvas-arnie-swekel-2003-02-04|Behind the Canvas: Arnie Swekel|Toby Wachter|February 4, 2003}}</ref> They have thick, hoofed fingers that allow them to be equally nimble on land or in trees. Kavu come in all sizes and shapes, quickly adapting themselves to their environment.<ref>{{DailyRef|arcana/kavu-switcheroo-2006-04-04|Kavu Switcheroo|[[Magic Arcana]]|April 4, 2006}}</ref> Their size ranges from that of a large [[dog]] to that of an [[elephant]]. | ||
Kavu translates either to "ever watchful" or to "carved from stone."<ref>[[J. Robert King]]. (2000.) ''[[Invasion (novel)|Invasion]]'', Wizards of the Coast. ISBN-13 0-7869-1438-6.</ref> | |||
===History=== | ===History=== | ||
From what is known, they are an ancient species that at some point went into hibernation beneath Dominaria's surface. During the [[Phyrexian Invasion]], [[Multani]]'s magic revived them, and they immediately went about fighting the war. [[Shiv]] and [[Yavimaya]] seemed to have the greatest concentration of powerful Kavu dormant beneath them. | From what is known, they are an ancient species that at some point went into hibernation beneath Dominaria's surface. During the [[Phyrexian Invasion]], [[Multani]]'s magic revived them, and they immediately went about fighting the war. [[Shiv]] and [[Yavimaya]] seemed to have the greatest concentration of powerful Kavu dormant beneath them. [[Gaea]] may have had a hand in their creation or their awakening, a belief which is common among the Llanowar elves.<ref>Flavor text for <c>Kavu Chameleon</c></ref><ref name="DMUGuide">{{DailyRef|feature/planeswalkers-guide-dominaria-2022-08-31|Planeswalker's Guide to Dominaria|[[Roy Graham]], [[Ethan Fleischer]], [[Jenna Helland]], [[Gerritt Turner]]|August 31, 2022}}</ref> | ||
When the Kavu emerged from their ancient nests, food chains long dormant became vibrant again. It was said that it took [[Yavimaya]] a thousand years to breed them, but that it took only seconds for them to prove their worth. To the Kavu, all Phyrexians were merely crunchy snacks. Dominarians gladly fought alongside them, until the Kavu figured out some Dominarians were quite tasty too. | When the Kavu emerged from their ancient nests, food chains long dormant became vibrant again. It was said that it took [[Yavimaya]] a thousand years to breed them, but that it took only seconds for them to prove their worth. To the Kavu, all Phyrexians were merely crunchy snacks. Dominarians gladly fought alongside them, until the Kavu figured out some Dominarians were quite tasty too. | ||
After the invasion, Kavu have become a regular presence on Dominaria for quite some time. Enough so, to have become entrenched in the local culture.<ref>Flavor text for {{card|Kavu Climber|Masters 25}}</ref><ref name="Roots">{{DailyRef|feature/dominarian-roots-masters-25-2018-03-14|The Dominarian Roots of ''Masters 25''|[[Chas Andres]]|March 14, 2018}}</ref> In [[Llanowar]], especially in the [[Kelfae]] [[elfhame]], the Kavu have become integrated in the elvish lifestyle as a means of travel, warfare, labor and occasional food.<ref name="Dominaria art book">[[James Wyatt]] (2018), ''[[The Art of Magic: The Gathering - Dominaria]]''. [[VIZ Media]].</ref> | After the invasion, Kavu have become a regular presence on Dominaria for quite some time. Enough so, to have become entrenched in the local culture.<ref>Flavor text for {{card|Kavu Climber|Masters 25}}</ref><ref name="Roots">{{DailyRef|feature/dominarian-roots-masters-25-2018-03-14|The Dominarian Roots of ''Masters 25''|[[Chas Andres]]|March 14, 2018}}</ref> In [[Llanowar]], especially in the [[Kelfae]] [[elfhame]], the Kavu have become integrated in the elvish lifestyle, now bred as a means of travel, warfare, labor and occasional food.<ref name="Dominaria art book">[[James Wyatt]] (2018), ''[[The Art of Magic: The Gathering - Dominaria]]''. [[VIZ Media]].</ref><ref name="DMUGuide"/> | ||
==Notable Kavu== | ==Notable Kavu== | ||
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*[[Hallar|Serahane]] | *[[Hallar|Serahane]] | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* Kavu (which, like '[[sheep]],' is both singular and plural), were known as 'dingo lizards' during ''[[Invasion]]'' set development.<ref>{{DailyRef|ask-wizards-august-2002-2002-08-01|Ask Wizards|[[Rei Nakazawa]]|August 6, 2002}}</ref> | *Kavu (which, like '[[sheep]],' is both singular and plural), were known as 'dingo lizards' during ''[[Invasion]]'' set development.<ref>{{DailyRef|ask-wizards-august-2002-2002-08-01|Ask Wizards|[[Rei Nakazawa]]|August 6, 2002}}</ref><ref name="Arnie Swekel">{{DailyRef|behind-canvas-arnie-swekel-2003-02-04|Behind the Canvas: Arnie Swekel|Toby Wachter|February 4, 2003}}</ref> | ||
* <c>Kavu Monarch</c> is a Kavu [[Lord]]. | *<c>Kavu Monarch</c> is a Kavu [[Lord]]. | ||
* <c>Firescreamer</c> is the only Kavu without [[red]] or [[green]] in its [[casting cost]]. | *<c>Firescreamer</c> is the only Kavu without [[red]] or [[green]] in its [[casting cost]]. | ||
*<c>Radiant Kavu</c> is the only Kavu with [[white]] in its [[casting cost]]. | *<c>Radiant Kavu</c> is the only Kavu with [[white]] in its [[casting cost]]. | ||
*<c>Firescreamer</c> and <c>Vicious Kavu</c> are the only Kavu with [[black]] in their casting cost. | *<c>Firescreamer</c> and <c>Vicious Kavu</c> are the only Kavu with [[black]] in their casting cost. | ||
* There are no [[ | *There are no [[vanilla]] kavu. | ||
* | *The only kavu with a second [[creature type]] are <c>Defiler of Instinct</c> and <c>Kavu Scout</c>, which are a [[Phyrexian]] Kavu and Kavu Scout respectively. | ||
*<c>Kavu Lair</c> is an [[enchantment]]. | *<c>Kavu Lair</c> is an [[enchantment]]. | ||
*<c>Steel Leaf Paladin</c>s are [[elven]] [[knight]]s that ride Kavu. | *<c>Steel Leaf Paladin</c>s are [[elven]] [[knight]]s that ride Kavu. | ||
Latest revision as of 23:57, 10 June 2024
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| Beeble Scale | 5[1] |
| Statistics |
47 cards
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Kavu is a mainly red and green creature type used for cards that depict carnivorous mutant reptiles with long, low heads, square jaws and four or six legs. They were introduced in the Invasion block.
Description
Kavu are native to Dominaria, and have never been seen on another plane.[2] They are fifteen feet tall, with heavy back limbs and sharp, quick forelimbs.[3] They have thick, hoofed fingers that allow them to be equally nimble on land or in trees. Kavu come in all sizes and shapes, quickly adapting themselves to their environment.[4] Their size ranges from that of a large dog to that of an elephant.
Kavu translates either to "ever watchful" or to "carved from stone."[5]
History
From what is known, they are an ancient species that at some point went into hibernation beneath Dominaria's surface. During the Phyrexian Invasion, Multani's magic revived them, and they immediately went about fighting the war. Shiv and Yavimaya seemed to have the greatest concentration of powerful Kavu dormant beneath them. Gaea may have had a hand in their creation or their awakening, a belief which is common among the Llanowar elves.[6][7]
When the Kavu emerged from their ancient nests, food chains long dormant became vibrant again. It was said that it took Yavimaya a thousand years to breed them, but that it took only seconds for them to prove their worth. To the Kavu, all Phyrexians were merely crunchy snacks. Dominarians gladly fought alongside them, until the Kavu figured out some Dominarians were quite tasty too.
After the invasion, Kavu have become a regular presence on Dominaria for quite some time. Enough so, to have become entrenched in the local culture.[8][9] In Llanowar, especially in the Kelfae elfhame, the Kavu have become integrated in the elvish lifestyle, now bred as a means of travel, warfare, labor and occasional food.[10][7]
Notable Kavu
Trivia
- Kavu (which, like 'sheep,' is both singular and plural), were known as 'dingo lizards' during Invasion set development.[11][3]
- Kavu Monarch is a Kavu Lord.
- Firescreamer is the only Kavu without red or green in its casting cost.
- Radiant Kavu is the only Kavu with white in its casting cost.
- Firescreamer and Vicious Kavu are the only Kavu with black in their casting cost.
- There are no vanilla kavu.
- The only kavu with a second creature type are Defiler of Instinct and Kavu Scout, which are a Phyrexian Kavu and Kavu Scout respectively.
- Kavu Lair is an enchantment.
- Steel Leaf Paladins are elven knights that ride Kavu.
Tokens
| Token Name | Color | Type Line | P/T | Text Box | Source | Printings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kavu | Black | Creature — Kavu | 3/3 | |||
| White/Blue/Black/Red/Green | Creature — Kavu | 3/3 | Trample |
References
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (June 10, 2024). "Where are Kavu on the beeble scale?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Doug Beyer (August 10, 2011). "Magic's Exclusive Creatures". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ a b Toby Wachter (February 4, 2003). "Behind the Canvas: Arnie Swekel". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Magic Arcana (April 4, 2006). "Kavu Switcheroo". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ J. Robert King. (2000.) Invasion, Wizards of the Coast. ISBN-13 0-7869-1438-6.
- ↑ Flavor text for Kavu Chameleon
- ↑ a b Roy Graham, Ethan Fleischer, Jenna Helland, Gerritt Turner (August 31, 2022). "Planeswalker's Guide to Dominaria". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Flavor text for Kavu Climber (Masters 25)
- ↑ Chas Andres (March 14, 2018). "The Dominarian Roots of Masters 25". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ James Wyatt (2018), The Art of Magic: The Gathering - Dominaria. VIZ Media.
- ↑ Rei Nakazawa (August 6, 2002). "Ask Wizards". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
