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'''Pegasus''' is a rare [[white]] [[creature type]] used for cards that depict winged [[horse]]s. The original Greek Pegasus was the child of Poseidon, in his role as horse-god and the [[Gorgon]] Medusa. He was born of Medusa's blood after she was beheaded by Perseus. According to legend, everywhere the winged horse struck his hoof to the earth, an inspiring spring burst forth. It carried Bellerophon in his attack on the [[Chimera]].
'''Pegasus''' is a primarily [[white]] [[creature type]] used for cards that depict winged [[horse]]s. The original Greek Pegasus was the child of Poseidon, in his role as horse-god and the [[Gorgon]] Medusa. He was born of Medusa's blood after she was beheaded by Perseus. According to legend, everywhere the winged horse struck his hoof to the earth, an inspiring spring burst forth. It carried Bellerophon in his attack on the [[Chimera]].
 
The first card to bear the type was <c>Mesa Pegasus</c> in ''[[Alpha]]''. Pegasi can be found on [[Dominaria (plane)|Dominaria]], [[Ravnica]], and especially on the Greek-inspired plane of [[Theros (plane)|Theros]]. Mechanically, it tends to be one of the smaller white Flying creatures, with total power and toughness usually less than 5 and a mana value of 4 or less. The largest Pegasus is <c>Pegasus Guardian</c>, a six-mana 3/3. The first non-white pegasus was <c>Tizerus Charger</c> from ''[[Modern Horizons 2]]''.


The first card to bear the type was <c>Mesa Pegasus</c> in ''[[Alpha]]''. Pegasi can be found on [[Dominaria (plane)|Dominaria]], [[Ravnica]] and especially on the Greek-inspired plane of [[Theros (plane)|Theros]]. Mechanically it tends to be one of the smaller white Flying creatures, with total power and toughness usually less than 5 and mana cost 4 or less; the largest Pegasus is <c>Sunmane Pegasus</c>, a 4-mana 2/3.
==Storyline==
==Storyline==
===Capenna===
In the city of [[New Capenna]], the plane's few remaining pegasi can be found as luxury pets in the [[Park Heights]] district.
===Dominaria===
===Dominaria===
The most famous pegasi in Dominaria live in eastern [[Aerona]], near the village of [[Sursi]]. According to the local custom, Sursi brides-to-be visit their territory, hoping a pegasus will judge her worthy and bless her and her family.
The most famous pegasi on Dominaria live in eastern [[Aerona]], near the village of [[Sursi]]. According to the local custom, Sursi brides-to-be visit their territory, hoping a pegasus will judge her worthy and bless her and her family.
 
In the [[Ice Age (event)|Ice Age]] the [[Order of Stromgald]] used huge war steeds which sometimes could fly (<c>Stromgald Crusader</c>).


===Rath===
===Rath===
A small number of pegasi existed on [[Rath]], although it is implied that they did not much like it there. After the planar overlay, it can be assumed that any surviving Rathi pegasi continued to survive in Dominaria.
A small number of pegasi existed on [[Rath]], although it is implied that they did not much like it there. After the planar overlay, it can be assumed that any surviving Rathi pegasi continued to survive on Dominaria.
 
In the [[Ice Age (event)|Ice Age]] the [[Order of Stromgald]] used huge war steeds which sometimes could fly (<c>Stromgald Crusader</c>).


===Ravnica===
===Ravnica===
The pegasi of Ravnica, as far as can be told, are all wild. Although it is surprising that such a useful animal could survive on the city-plane without being domesticated by someone, there is no evidence that they have ever been tamed. Equenauts of [[Selesnya Conclave]] ride pegasi, combining the role of mounted warriors and scouts (<c>Conclave Equenaut</c>, <c>Flight of Equenauts</c>). However, [[Gideon Jura]] rode a pegasus called ''Promise'' in his attack on [[Nicol Bolas]].<ref name="Ashes">{{DailyRef|magic-story/war-spark-ravnica-ashes-2019-06-12|War of the Spark: Ravnica – Ashes|[[Greg Weisman]]|June 12, 2019}}</ref>
The pegasi of Ravnica, as far as can be told, are all wild. Although surprisingly, such a useful animal could survive on the city plane without being domesticated by someone, there is no evidence that they have ever been tamed. Equenauts of [[Selesnya Conclave]] ride pegasi, combining the role of mounted warriors and scouts (<c>Conclave Equenaut</c>, <c>Flight of Equenauts</c>). However, [[Gideon Jura]] rode a pegasus called ''Promise'' in his attack on [[Nicol Bolas]].<ref name="Ashes">{{DailyRef|magic-story/war-spark-ravnica-ashes-2019-06-12|War of the Spark: Ravnica – Ashes|[[Greg Weisman]]|June 12, 2019}}</ref>


===Theros===
===Theros===
Pegasi are very common on Theros. Unlike those of other planes, Therosian pegasi are often used as mounts or hitched to flying chariots. (In Theros block, only <c>Gild</c> depicts a pegasus without harness or rider.)
Pegasi are very common on Theros. Unlike those of other planes, Therosian pegasi are often used as mounts or hitched to flying chariots. (In Theros block, only <c>Gild</c> depicts a pegasus without harness or rider.)


===Vryn===
===Vryn===
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==Tokens==
==Tokens==
{{Pegasus tokens|header=y}}
{{Pegasus tokens|header=y}}
*{{W}} {{card|Pegasus|Unglued|TUGL}} with unspecified [[power and toughness]].


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* <c>Giant Mantis</c> depicts pegasi which have fallen prey to an giant insect.
*<c>Giant Mantis</c> depicts pegasi that have fallen prey to a giant insect.
*<c>Park Heights Pegasus</c> is the first and only multicolored pegasus.
*<c>Tizerus Charger</c> is the first non-white pegasus, being [[Black]].
*The [[silver-bordered]] ''[[Secret Lair Drop Series: Ponies: The Galloping 2 - Extra Life 2023|Ponies: The Galloping 2]]'' set features two pegasi in <c>Fluttershy</c> and <c>Rainbow Dash</c> (the first pegasus with {{R}} in its color identity and cost).


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Pegasus Charger.jpg|From Dominaria
File:Pegasus Charger.jpg|From [[Dominaria (plane)|Dominaria]].
File:Pegasus Courser.jpg|From Dominaria
File:Pegasus Courser.jpg|From [[Dominaria (plane)|Dominaria]].
File:MesaPegasus.jpg|From Dominaria
File:MesaPegasus.jpg|From [[Dominaria (plane)|Dominaria]].
File:Armored Pegasus.jpg|From Rath
File:Armored Pegasus.jpg|From [[Rath]].
File:Mistral Charger.jpg|From Ravnica
File:Mistral Charger.jpg|From [[Ravnica]].
File:Concordia Pegasus.jpg|From Ravnica
File:Concordia Pegasus.jpg|From [[Ravnica]].
File:Sunmane Pegasus.jpg|From Theros
File:Sunmane Pegasus.jpg|From [[Theros (plane)|Theros]].
File:Vryn Wingmare.jpg|From Vryn
File:Tizerus Charger.jpg| A [[black]] pegasus from [[The Underworld]] of [[Theros (plane)|Theros]].
File:Vryn Wingmare.jpg|From [[Vryn]].
File:Stormfront Pegasus.jpg|<c>Stormfront Pegasus</c>
File:Stormfront Pegasus.jpg|<c>Stormfront Pegasus</c>
File:Gideon's Promise.jpg|Gideon's Promise
File:Gideon's Promise.jpg|[[Gideon Jura|Gideon's]] Promise.
</gallery>
</gallery>


Latest revision as of 23:23, 28 February 2024

Pegasus
Creature Type
(Subtype for creature/kindred cards)
Statistics
23 cards
{W} 82.6% {B} 4.3% {G/W} 8.7% {R/W} 4.3%
7 Pegasus creation cards
{W} 85.7% {W/U} 14.3%
as of March of the Machine
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type:"Pegasus"

Pegasus is a primarily white creature type used for cards that depict winged horses. The original Greek Pegasus was the child of Poseidon, in his role as horse-god and the Gorgon Medusa. He was born of Medusa's blood after she was beheaded by Perseus. According to legend, everywhere the winged horse struck his hoof to the earth, an inspiring spring burst forth. It carried Bellerophon in his attack on the Chimera.

The first card to bear the type was Mesa Pegasus in Alpha. Pegasi can be found on Dominaria, Ravnica, and especially on the Greek-inspired plane of Theros. Mechanically, it tends to be one of the smaller white Flying creatures, with total power and toughness usually less than 5 and a mana value of 4 or less. The largest Pegasus is Pegasus Guardian, a six-mana 3/3. The first non-white pegasus was Tizerus Charger from Modern Horizons 2.

Storyline

Capenna

In the city of New Capenna, the plane's few remaining pegasi can be found as luxury pets in the Park Heights district.

Dominaria

The most famous pegasi on Dominaria live in eastern Aerona, near the village of Sursi. According to the local custom, Sursi brides-to-be visit their territory, hoping a pegasus will judge her worthy and bless her and her family.

In the Ice Age the Order of Stromgald used huge war steeds which sometimes could fly (Stromgald Crusader).

Rath

A small number of pegasi existed on Rath, although it is implied that they did not much like it there. After the planar overlay, it can be assumed that any surviving Rathi pegasi continued to survive on Dominaria.

Ravnica

The pegasi of Ravnica, as far as can be told, are all wild. Although surprisingly, such a useful animal could survive on the city plane without being domesticated by someone, there is no evidence that they have ever been tamed. Equenauts of Selesnya Conclave ride pegasi, combining the role of mounted warriors and scouts (Conclave Equenaut, Flight of Equenauts). However, Gideon Jura rode a pegasus called Promise in his attack on Nicol Bolas.[1]

Theros

Pegasi are very common on Theros. Unlike those of other planes, Therosian pegasi are often used as mounts or hitched to flying chariots. (In Theros block, only Gild depicts a pegasus without harness or rider.)

Vryn

Pegasi are the favorite mount of military commanders (Vryn Wingmare).

Tokens

Token Name Color Type Line P/T Text Box Source Printings
Pegasus White Creature — Pegasus 1/1 Flying
White Creature — Pegasus 2/2 Flying

Trivia

Gallery

References

  1. ↑ Greg Weisman (June 12, 2019). "War of the Spark: Ravnica – Ashes". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  2. ↑ Magic Arcana (March 21, 2006). "Guildpact Token Art 1". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
 
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