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'''Frog''' is a [[creature type]] used for cards that depict tailless, stout-bodied amphibians | '''Frog''' is a [[creature type]] used for cards that depict tailless, stout-bodied amphibians. | ||
==Description== | |||
The creature type includes both the smooth, moist-skinned frog species that live in a damp or semi-aquatic habitat and the warty, drier-skinned toad species that are mostly terrestrial as adults. They appear in [[blue]], [[black]] and [[green]]. The first creature to bear the type was <c>Whiptongue Frog</c> in ''[[Exodus]]'', though <c>Chub Toad</c> from ''[[Ice Age]]'' was issued errata to become a frog as well. | |||
In the [[Grand Creature Type Update]] the subtype '''Toad''' (<c>Morgue Toad</c>) was incorporated into the Frog class. | In the [[Grand Creature Type Update]] the subtype '''Toad''' (<c>Morgue Toad</c>) was incorporated into the Frog class. | ||
==Storyline== | ==Storyline== | ||
===Arcavios=== | |||
'''Burrogs''' are frog-folk living on the west coast of Orrithia on [[Arcavios]].<ref><c>Burrog Befuddler</c></ref> | |||
===Bloomburrow=== | |||
Frogs are one of the animalfolk of [[Bloomburrow (plane)|Bloomburrow]], known for their augurs. | |||
[[Glarb]] is the king of the frogfolk and a powerful wizard. | |||
One Glarb’s apprentices, [[Helga]], assists [[Mabel]] in her quest to stop the [[Elemental|Calamity Beasts]]. | |||
===Dominaria=== | ===Dominaria=== | ||
'''Anurids''' are water-dwelling Frog [[Beast]]s, native to [[Otaria]]. A famous one was [[Turg]]. | '''Anurids''' are water-dwelling Frog [[Beast]]s, native to [[Otaria]]. A famous one was [[Turg]]. | ||
<c>Yargle, Glutton of Urborg</c> was "born" when a frog ate a transformed ambitious follower of [[Belzenlok]], whose spirit corrupted it into a hulking monstrosity (that was still a frog). | |||
===Innistrad=== | |||
The [[Gitrog monster]] is an enormous frog that lived in a lake in the highlands of [[Nephalia]] on [[Innistrad (plane)|innistrad]]. It is now in [[Thunder Junction]]. | |||
[[Grolnok]] is another massive frog in Nephalia that is worshipped as a deity. | |||
===Ixalan=== | |||
Frogs are more commonly heard than seen in [[Ixalan (plane)|Ixalan]], joining their voices to the vivid soundscape of the jungle. They range from tiny poisonous tree frogs found in the branches of tall trees to huge horned frogs that lurk in marshy areas.<ref name=":0">{{WikiRef|author=[[James Wyatt]]|date=2018|title=The Art of Magic: The Gathering - Ixalan|publisher=[[VIZ Media]]}}</ref> | |||
===Mirrodin=== | ===Mirrodin=== | ||
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===Ravnica=== | ===Ravnica=== | ||
Frogs are a favorite experimental resource for the [[Simic Combine]]. The <c>Crocanura</c> is a mutant [[Crocodile]] Frog; the <c>Species Gorger</c> another Frog Beast. Creatures like the <c>Omnibian</c> instead transform their surroundings into frogs. | Frogs are a favorite experimental resource for the [[Simic Combine]]. The <c>Crocanura</c> is a mutant [[Crocodile]] Frog; the <c>Species Gorger</c> is another Frog Beast. Creatures like the <c>Omnibian</c> instead transform their surroundings into frogs. The <c>Trollbred Guardian</c> demonstrates biological fusion into partially-sapient beings. | ||
==Notable Frogs== | ==Notable Frogs== | ||
* [[Gitrog monster]] | {{columns-list|colwidth=15em| | ||
* | ;Bloomburrow | ||
*[[Glarb]] | |||
*[[Helga]] | |||
;Dominaria | |||
*[[Turg]] | |||
*[[Uurg]] | |||
*[[Yargle]] | |||
;Innistrad | |||
*[[Gitrog monster]] | |||
*[[Grolnok]] | |||
;Kamigawa | |||
*[[Tatsunari|Keimi]] | |||
}} | |||
==Tokens== | ==Tokens== | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* ''[[Frog in a Blender]]'' was a [[Standard]] deck popular after the release of ''[[Torment]]''. | *''[[Frog in a Blender]]'' was a [[Standard]] deck popular after the release of ''[[Torment]]''. | ||
* <c>Frogmite</c> is an [[Artifact]] Frog. | *<c>Frogmite</c> is an [[Artifact]] Frog. | ||
* <c>Polymorphist's Jest</c> and <c>Turn to Frog</c> turn creatures into 1/1 blue Frogs until end of turn.<ref>{{DailyRef|toadally-flavorful-2014-07-24|Toadally Flavorful|Bonnie Bruenderman|July 24, 2014}}</ref> A version of ''[[Unstable]]'' 's <c> | *<c>Anurid Brushhopper</c> is the only {{W}}-aligned frog. | ||
* The <c>Omnibian</c> (the result of [[Simic]] experimentation) turns creatures into 3/3 Frogs until end of turn.<ref>{{DailyRef|arcana/sketches-omnibian-2006-04-24|Sketches: Omnibian|[[Magic Arcana]]|April 24, 2006}}</ref> | *<c>Polymorphist's Jest</c> and <c>Turn to Frog</c> turn creatures into 1/1 blue Frogs until end of turn.<ref>{{DailyRef|toadally-flavorful-2014-07-24|Toadally Flavorful|Bonnie Bruenderman|July 24, 2014}}</ref> A version of ''[[Unstable]]'' 's {{card|Very Cryptic Command||UST|#=49c}} also has this ability. <c>Frogify</c> does it permanently. | ||
**Though <c>Kasmina's Transmutation</c> is similar in effect and the art features a polymorphed frog, the card does not change the target's creature type. | |||
*The <c>Omnibian</c> (the result of [[Simic]] experimentation) turns creatures into 3/3 Frogs until end of turn.<ref>{{DailyRef|arcana/sketches-omnibian-2006-04-24|Sketches: Omnibian|[[Magic Arcana]]|April 24, 2006}}</ref> | |||
*Frogs are often used as an <c>Unwilling Ingredient</c> for potions. | |||
*[[Kamigawa]] [[Akki]] use frogs as helmets.<ref><c>Ambitious Assault</c></ref> | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Frog is a creature type used for cards that depict tailless, stout-bodied amphibians.
Description
The creature type includes both the smooth, moist-skinned frog species that live in a damp or semi-aquatic habitat and the warty, drier-skinned toad species that are mostly terrestrial as adults. They appear in blue, black and green. The first creature to bear the type was Whiptongue Frog in Exodus, though Chub Toad from Ice Age was issued errata to become a frog as well.
In the Grand Creature Type Update the subtype Toad (Morgue Toad) was incorporated into the Frog class.
Storyline
Arcavios
Burrogs are frog-folk living on the west coast of Orrithia on Arcavios.[1]
Bloomburrow
Frogs are one of the animalfolk of Bloomburrow, known for their augurs.
Glarb is the king of the frogfolk and a powerful wizard.
One Glarb’s apprentices, Helga, assists Mabel in her quest to stop the Calamity Beasts.
Dominaria
Anurids are water-dwelling Frog Beasts, native to Otaria. A famous one was Turg.
Yargle, Glutton of Urborg was "born" when a frog ate a transformed ambitious follower of Belzenlok, whose spirit corrupted it into a hulking monstrosity (that was still a frog).
Innistrad
The Gitrog monster is an enormous frog that lived in a lake in the highlands of Nephalia on innistrad. It is now in Thunder Junction.
Grolnok is another massive frog in Nephalia that is worshipped as a deity.
Ixalan
Frogs are more commonly heard than seen in Ixalan, joining their voices to the vivid soundscape of the jungle. They range from tiny poisonous tree frogs found in the branches of tall trees to huge horned frogs that lurk in marshy areas.[2]
Mirrodin
The Frogmite is one of the few natural enemies of the blinkmoth on Mirrodin.
Ravnica
Frogs are a favorite experimental resource for the Simic Combine. The Crocanura is a mutant Crocodile Frog; the Species Gorger is another Frog Beast. Creatures like the Omnibian instead transform their surroundings into frogs. The Trollbred Guardian demonstrates biological fusion into partially-sapient beings.
Notable Frogs
Tokens
| Token Name | Color | Type Line | P/T | Text Box | Source | Printings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frog Lizard | Green | Creature — Frog Lizard | 3/3 | |||
| Keimi | Black/Green | Legendary Creature — Frog | 3/3 | Whenever you cast an enchantment spell, each opponent loses 1 life and you gain 1 life |
Trivia
- Frog in a Blender was a Standard deck popular after the release of Torment.
- Frogmite is an Artifact Frog.
- Anurid Brushhopper is the only
-aligned frog. - Polymorphist's Jest and Turn to Frog turn creatures into 1/1 blue Frogs until end of turn.[4] A version of Unstable 's Very Cryptic Command also has this ability. Frogify does it permanently.
- Though Kasmina's Transmutation is similar in effect and the art features a polymorphed frog, the card does not change the target's creature type.
- The Omnibian (the result of Simic experimentation) turns creatures into 3/3 Frogs until end of turn.[5]
- Frogs are often used as an Unwilling Ingredient for potions.
- Kamigawa Akki use frogs as helmets.[6]
References
- ↑ Burrog Befuddler
- ↑ James Wyatt (2018). "The Art of Magic: The Gathering - Ixalan". VIZ Media.
- ↑ Monty Ashley (February 20, 2013). "Watching the Hybridization". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Bonnie Bruenderman (July 24, 2014). "Toadally Flavorful". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Magic Arcana (April 24, 2006). "Sketches: Omnibian". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Ambitious Assault
