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'''Monk''' is a [[creature type]] and [[class]]. The monk class is a relatively late addition to the game. Originally, creatures with the word "monk" in their names bore the [[cleric]] type, but monk became its own creature type with the release of the [[Kamigawa block]], and monks printed before that now have both types. '''Dervish''' (<c>Whirling Dervish</c>) was also changed into subtype Monk.  
'''Monk''' is a [[creature class]]. The monk class is a relatively late addition to the game. Originally, creatures with the word "monk" in their names bore the [[cleric]] type, but monk became its' own creature type with the release of the [[Kamigawa block]], and monks printed before that now have both types. '''Dervish''' (<c>Whirling Dervish</c>) was also changed into subtype Monk.  


==Description==
==Description==
'''Monks''' are individuals who have devoted their lives to quiet introspection and meditation, though many monks are skilled at magic, martial arts, or both. Some monks live their lives in solitude, while others come together in monasteries. Some monks are devoted to a specific faith, while others seek enlightenment away from religion. Most monks are [[white]], [[green]] or [[blue]] in roughly this order, with the majority of multicoloured ones occurring in blue/[[red]]/white.
Monks are individuals who have devoted their lives to quiet introspection and meditation, though many monks are skilled at magic, martial arts, or both.<ref>{{EzTumblr|https://dougbeyermtg.tumblr.com/post/76872614082/hi-doug-could-you-tell-us-what-a-monk-is-in-mtg|title=How does a Monk differ from a Cleric?|February 16, 2014}}</ref> Some monks live their lives in solitude, while others come together in monasteries. Some monks are devoted to a specific faith, while others seek enlightenment away from religion. Most monks are [[white]], [[green]], or [[blue]] in roughly this order, with the majority of multicolored ones occurring in blue/[[red]]/white.


==Monastic organizations==
==Monastic organizations==
* [[Budoka]], monks of [[Kamigawa]] that practice a life of devotion to nature.  
*[[Budoka]], monks of [[Kamigawa]] that practice a life of devotion to nature.  
* The [[Ashling#The Ember Fell Monastery|Ember Fell monastery]] on [[Lorwyn (plane)|Lorwyn]]
*The [[Ashling#The Ember Fell Monastery|Ember Fell monastery]] on [[Lorwyn (plane)|Lorwyn]]
* '''Kannushi''', [[druid]]-like priests on Kamigawa who rever the [[kami]].
*Kannushi, [[druid]]-like priests on Kamigawa who revere the [[kami]].
* [[Keral Keep]], monks on [[Regatha]] that study the teachings of [[Jaya Ballard]].
*[[Keral Keep]], monks on [[Regatha]] that study the teachings of [[Jaya Ballard]].
* The [[Jeskai Way]], one of the five Clans of [[Tarkir]].
*The [[Jeskai Way]], one of the five Clans of [[Tarkir]].
* The [[Order of the Shieldmage]] on [[Gobakhan]].
*The [[Order of the Shieldmage]] on [[Gobakhan]].
*The [[The Third Path|Third Path]] of [[Terisiare]] on Dominaria.
*The Zho monks of [[Jamuraa]] on [[Dominaria (plane)|Dominaria]].<ref>{{TwitterRef|EthanFleischer|1263152702315360256|author=[[Ethan Fleischer]]|title=What the hell is going on in the art of this card?|date=May 20, 2020}}</ref>


==Notable monks==
==Notable monks==
===Dominaria===
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* The [[Mad Monk]]
;[[Dominaria (plane)|Dominaria]]
*The [[Mad Monk]]
*[[Tadeas]]


===Kamigawa===
;[[Kamigawa]]
* [[Azusa]], a legendary traveling female kannushi.
*[[Azusa]]
* <c title="Dokai">Dokai, Weaver of Life</c>, a kannushi, whose connection to the land was so strong that he could “bring it to life".
*[[Dokai]]
* [[Dosan]], the oldest living kannushi on [[Kamigawa]] and perhaps the most revered.
*[[Dosan]]
* <c title="Erayo">Erayo, Soratami Ascendant</c>, a [[soratami]] woman whose meditations enabled her to transcend the material world.
*[[Erayo]]
* <c title="Homura">Homura, Human Ascendant</c>, a human monk whose meditations allowed him to grant the power of dragons to his allies.
*[[Homura]]
* <c title="Iwamori">Iwamori of the Open Fist</c> (literally, “rock of the woods”), a budoka eager to prove his fighting skill against any and all challengers.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20080415035645/http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=magic/bok/iwamori Rei Nakazawa (January 15, 2005). "Personal Battles", Magicthegathering.com, Wizards of the Coast]</ref>
*[[Iwamori]]
* [[Kobo]], a human apprentice of the [[ogre]] [[shaman]] [[Hidetsugu]] (later a shaman himself)
*[[Kobo]]
* <c title="Kuon">Kuon, Ogre Ascendant</c>. An o-bakemono (an [[ogre]]) whose blood-magic meditations elevated him into the essence of pain and agony.
*<c title="Kuon">Kuon, Ogre Ascendant</c>
* <c title="Reki">Reki, the History of Kamigawa</c>. The human monk on whose body the history of the [[Kami War]] was written.
*[[Reki]]
* <c title="Rune-Tail">Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant</c>. A [[kitsune]] whose meditations enabled him to bless his followers with immortality.
*<c title="Rune-Tail">Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant</c>
* <c title="Sasaya">Sasaya, Orochi Ascendant</c>. An [[orochi]] female whose meditations enabled her to meld her life force with that of the forest.
*<c title="Sasaya">Sasaya, Orochi Ascendant</c>
* [[Seshiro]], the leader of the [[orochi]] colonies.
*[[Seshiro]]


===Lorwyn===
;[[Lorwyn–Shadowmoor]]
* [[Adair River Span]]
*[[Adair River Span]]


===Tarkir===
;[[Tarkir]]
* [[Elsha]]
*[[Elsha]]
* [[Ishai]], an [[aven]]. Personal attendant of dragonlord [[Ojutai]].
*[[Ishai]]
* [[Narset]], who went on to become a [[planeswalker]].
*[[Kela and Dar Chensal]]
* [[Shu Yun]]
*[[Kuhnde]]
* [[Taigam]]
*[[Narset]]
*[[Ngabo]]
*[[Shintan]]
*[[Siani]]
*[[Shu Yun]]
*[[Tae Jin]]
*[[Taigam]]


===Unknown===
;[[Zendikar (plane)|Zendikar]]
* [[Zedruu]]
*[[Serenok]]
 
;Unknown
*[[Alharu]]
*[[Zedruu]]
 
;[[Dungeons & Dragons]]
*<c>Oji, the Exquisite Blade</c>
*[https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Rasaad_yn_Bashir Rasaad] (<c title=Card>Rasaad, Monk of Selûne</c>)
 
;[[Universes Beyond]]
*[https://streetfighter.fandom.com/wiki/Dhalsim Dhalsim] (<c title=Card>Dhalsim, Pliable Pacifist</c>)
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==Tokens==
==Tokens==
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==Manlands==
==Manlands==
 
*<c>Nantuko Monastery</c> {{-}} 4/4 {{G/W}} [[Insect]] Monk with [[first strike]]
* <c>Nantuko Monastery</c> {{-}} 4/4 {{G/W}} [[Insect]] Monk with [[first strike]]


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


{{Creature types|Classes}}
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Latest revision as of 04:12, 8 June 2024

Monk
Creature Type
(Subtype for creature/kindred cards)
Statistics
120 cards
{C} 0.8% {W} 39.2% {U} 14.2% {B} 0.8% {R} 9.2% {G} 20.8% {W/U} 3.3% {G/W} 4.2% {W/B} 0.8% {R/W} 0.8% {M} 5.8%
6 Monk creation cards
{W} 16.7% {U} 33.3% {R} 16.7% {G} 33.3%
as of March of the Machine: The Aftermath
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type:"Monk"

Monk is a creature class. The monk class is a relatively late addition to the game. Originally, creatures with the word "monk" in their names bore the cleric type, but monk became its' own creature type with the release of the Kamigawa block, and monks printed before that now have both types. Dervish (Whirling Dervish) was also changed into subtype Monk.

Description

Monks are individuals who have devoted their lives to quiet introspection and meditation, though many monks are skilled at magic, martial arts, or both.[1] Some monks live their lives in solitude, while others come together in monasteries. Some monks are devoted to a specific faith, while others seek enlightenment away from religion. Most monks are white, green, or blue in roughly this order, with the majority of multicolored ones occurring in blue/red/white.

Monastic organizations

Notable monks

Dominaria
Kamigawa
Lorwyn–Shadowmoor
Tarkir
Zendikar
Unknown
Dungeons & Dragons
Universes Beyond

Tokens

Token Name Color Type Line P/T Text Box Source Printings
Monk White Creature — Monk 1/1 Prowess
Red Creature — Monk 1/1 Prowess
Djinn Monk Blue Creature — Djinn Monk 2/2 Flying
Human Monk Green Creature — Human Monk 1/1 {T}, Add {G}

Manlands

References

  1. ↑ Doug Beyer (February 16, 2014). "How does a Monk differ from a Cleric?". A Voice for Vorthos. Tumblr.
  2. ↑ Ethan Fleischer (May 20, 2020). "What the hell is going on in the art of this card?". Twitter.
 
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