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'''Harpy''' is a seldom used [[black]] and [[blue]] [[creature | {{Infobox type | ||
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'''Harpy''' is a seldom used [[black]] and [[blue]] [[creature type]] used for cards that depict ravenous, filthy monsters that have a woman's head and a [[bird]]'s body. | |||
==History== | |||
The first card named Harpy was <c>Screeching Harpy</c> in ''[[Tempest]]'', but it had the subtype [[Beast]]. Two other cards followed: <c>Molting Harpy</c> in ''[[Mercadian Masques]]'' (which was only a [[Mercenary]]) and the [[multicolored]] <c>Cavern Harpy</c> in ''[[Planeshift]]'' (a [[Beast]] again). | The first card named Harpy was <c>Screeching Harpy</c> in ''[[Tempest]]'', but it had the subtype [[Beast]]. Two other cards followed: <c>Molting Harpy</c> in ''[[Mercadian Masques]]'' (which was only a [[Mercenary]]) and the [[multicolored]] <c>Cavern Harpy</c> in ''[[Planeshift]]'' (a [[Beast]] again). | ||
In the [[Grand Creature Type Update]] the Harpy | In the [[Grand Creature Type Update]] the Harpy became specifically introduced as an additional subtype for these three cards.<ref>{{DailyRef|making-magic/beast-show-2002-11-18|Beast of Show|[[Mark Rosewater]] November 18, 2002}}</ref> After that, no Harpy was printed until the [[Theros block]]. | ||
==Storyline== | |||
===Theros=== | |||
The harpies of Theros are monstrous bird-women that behave like vultures or corvids, attacking the weak and stealing objects.<ref>[http://www.wizards.com/Magic/Magazine/Article.aspx?x=mtg/daily/feature/263c Planeswalker's Guide To Theros part 3]</ref> | |||
===Ixalan=== | |||
Harpies on Ixalan resemble owls rather than vultures. They are the servants of Ixalan's [[demon]]s and usually live in rocky cliffs near the sea.<ref>{{DailyRef|feature/plane-shift-ixalan-2018-01-09|Plane Shift: Ixalan|[[James Wyatt]]|January 9, 2018}}</ref> They are thought to have once been [[Siren]]s due to their close resemblance. Their bite carries dangerous diseases. | |||
==Notable Harpies== | |||
*[[Aphemia]] {{-}} a [[Nyxborn]] harpy with a connection to [[Ashiok]]. | |||
==Tokens== | |||
{{Harpy tokens|header=y}} | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
{{Creature types|Races|Harpies}} | |||
Latest revision as of 14:22, 12 January 2023
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Harpy is a seldom used black and blue creature type used for cards that depict ravenous, filthy monsters that have a woman's head and a bird's body.
History
The first card named Harpy was Screeching Harpy in Tempest, but it had the subtype Beast. Two other cards followed: Molting Harpy in Mercadian Masques (which was only a Mercenary) and the multicolored Cavern Harpy in Planeshift (a Beast again).
In the Grand Creature Type Update the Harpy became specifically introduced as an additional subtype for these three cards.[1] After that, no Harpy was printed until the Theros block.
Storyline
Theros
The harpies of Theros are monstrous bird-women that behave like vultures or corvids, attacking the weak and stealing objects.[2]
Ixalan
Harpies on Ixalan resemble owls rather than vultures. They are the servants of Ixalan's demons and usually live in rocky cliffs near the sea.[3] They are thought to have once been Sirens due to their close resemblance. Their bite carries dangerous diseases.
Notable Harpies
Tokens
| Token Name | Color | Type Line | P/T | Text Box | Source | Printings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harpy | Black | Creature — Harpy | 1/1 | Flying |
References
- ↑ Mark Rosewater November 18, 2002. "Beast of Show". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Planeswalker's Guide To Theros part 3
- ↑ James Wyatt (January 9, 2018). "Plane Shift: Ixalan". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
