Harpy
| Harpy | |
|---|---|
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| Creature Type | |
| (Subtype for creature/kindred cards) | |
| Statistics |
11 cards
as of Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths 90.9%  9.1% |
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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
- Aphemia — a Nyxborn harpy with a connection to Ashiok. (Aphemia, the Cacophony)
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.
