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'''Harpy''' is a seldom used [[black]] and [[blue]] [[creature]] [[subtype|type]] used for cards that depict ravenous, filthy monsters that have a woman's head and a [[bird]]'s body.  
'''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==
==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 was 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]].
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==
==Storyline==
===Theros===
===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>  
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===
===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.
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==
==Notable Harpies==
* Aphemia {{-}} a [[Nyxborn]] harpy with a connection to [[Ashiok]]. (<c>Aphemia, the Cacophony</c>)
*[[Aphemia]] {{-}} a [[Nyxborn]] harpy with a connection to [[Ashiok]].


==Tokens==
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Latest revision as of 14:22, 12 January 2023

Harpy
Creature Type
(Subtype for creature/kindred cards)
Statistics
11 cards
{B} 90.9% {M} 9.1%
1 Harpy creation card
{B} 100%
as of Theros Beyond Death
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type:"Harpy"

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

  1. Mark Rosewater November 18, 2002. "Beast of Show". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  2. Planeswalker's Guide To Theros part 3
  3. James Wyatt (January 9, 2018). "Plane Shift: Ixalan". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.