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(A sample size of one is not large enough to make any statements about half-devils in general. The christian devil is also not a demon, but a fallen angel.)
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After a long pause the storyline of [[Innistrad (plane)|Innistrad]] added more devils. ''[[Innistrad]]'' provided <c>Charmbreaker Devils</c>, <c>Riot Devils</c> and <c>Pitchburn Devils</c>. Of the latter it is said that they have the ingenuity of [[goblins]], the depravity of demons and the smarts of [[sheep]]. ''[[Dark Ascension]]'' introduced <c>Flayer of the Hatebound</c>, <c>Forge Devil</c>, <c>Heckling Fiends</c>, <c>Hellrider</c> and <c>Torch Fiend</c>. The [[Avacyn Restored|last set of the block]] contributed <c>Scalding Devil</c>, <c>Vexing Devil</c>, <c>Gang of Devils</c> and the half devil [[planeswalker]] [[Tibalt]].  
After a long pause the storyline of [[Innistrad (plane)|Innistrad]] added more devils. ''[[Innistrad]]'' provided <c>Charmbreaker Devils</c>, <c>Riot Devils</c> and <c>Pitchburn Devils</c>. Of the latter it is said that they have the ingenuity of [[goblins]], the depravity of demons and the smarts of [[sheep]]. ''[[Dark Ascension]]'' introduced <c>Flayer of the Hatebound</c>, <c>Forge Devil</c>, <c>Heckling Fiends</c>, <c>Hellrider</c> and <c>Torch Fiend</c>. The [[Avacyn Restored|last set of the block]] contributed <c>Scalding Devil</c>, <c>Vexing Devil</c>, <c>Gang of Devils</c> and the half devil [[planeswalker]] [[Tibalt]].  


==Half Devils==
Although extremely rare, Half Devils are the volatile union of a human and a devil. They are highly intelligent compared to regular devils and are dangerously sadistic. Half Devils possess the body of a human, but retain the features of a devil such as horns, razor sharp teeth/nails, and the spear tipped tail. So far the only known Half Devil is the [[planeswalker]] [[Tibalt]].


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* <c>Boris Devilboon</c> doesn't produce Devil tokens, but rather [[Minor]] [[Demons]]
* <c>Snow Devil</c> is an [[Aura]].
* In Abrahamic myth, a devil is a high ranking demon and the polar opposite of God. It is believed that devils tempt humans to sin.
* The [[flavor text]] of the [[sorcery]] <c>Devil's Play</c> ("''A devil's hands are never idle''") refers to the old folk saying that "Idle hands are the devils plaything", regarding the stupid things people can do when they are bored.
* The [[flavor text]] of the [[sorcery]] <c>Devil's Play</c> ("''A devil's hands are never idle''") refers to the old folk saying that "Idle hands are the devils plaything", regarding the stupid things people can do when they are bored.
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Revision as of 21:36, 14 May 2012

Devil is a black and red creature subtype used for cards that depict atrociously wicked, cruel, or ill-tempered evil spirits, having the power to afflict bodily harm and spiritual corruption. They are subordinate to Demons. Physically, they bare a resemblance to Demons, except that they are usually smaller and lack wings. Let loose in the world, they satisfy their mad craving for destruction in a whirlwind of chaos.

The first card to bear the type was Stone-Throwing Devils in Arabian Nights. Dissension added Squealing Devil and Shards of Alara added Scourge Devil.

Innistrad block

After a long pause the storyline of Innistrad added more devils. Innistrad provided Charmbreaker Devils, Riot Devils and Pitchburn Devils. Of the latter it is said that they have the ingenuity of goblins, the depravity of demons and the smarts of sheep. Dark Ascension introduced Flayer of the Hatebound, Forge Devil, Heckling Fiends, Hellrider and Torch Fiend. The last set of the block contributed Scalding Devil, Vexing Devil, Gang of Devils and the half devil planeswalker Tibalt.


Trivia

  • The flavor text of the sorcery Devil's Play ("A devil's hands are never idle") refers to the old folk saying that "Idle hands are the devils plaything", regarding the stupid things people can do when they are bored.

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References

Sympathy for the Devils