Griffin

Griffin
Creature Type
(Subtype for creature/kindred cards)
Statistics	53 cards 83% 5.7% 5.7% 1.9% 1.9% 1.9% 3 Griffin creation cards 100% as of Wilds of Eldraine
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Griffin is a mainly white creature type used for cards that depict a fabled race of semi-intelligent beasts that resemble a cross between a bird of prey (typically an eagle) and a large cat (typically a lion). Mechanically, it is one of the medium-sized, common white flying races, with power and toughness usually somewhere between 2/2 and 3/4.

Description

The head and wings of griffins are birdlike, and the body and hind parts are lionesque.

Storyline

Alara

Alaran griffins are rare, mostly found in Naya. An example is the Retaliator Griffin, who are known for their swift execution of justice.

Dominaria

Griffins were most prominent in northwestern Jamuraa on Dominaria. When Zhalfir was phased out of the time stream by the Planeswalker Teferi, most of the griffins that hunted those savannah skies went with it. Zeriam, a descendant of the legendary griffin Zuberi, is one of the few remaining members of the species.

Eldraine

The griffins of Eldraine are associated with blue as well as the usual white mana, and are frequently used as flying mounts by the knights of the Realm.

Innistrad

The griffins of Innistrad are true allies of humanity. Silverclaw Griffins are known to patrol around grafs and slay any undead that may arise from them.

Ixalan

The griffins of Ixalan live in the jungle and have the hind legs of jaguars and the heads and plumage of jungle parrots. They are intelligent and noble, and they share the River Heralds’ desire to ensure that the power of the Immortal Sun is never again unleashed on the world.

Kylem

Griffins are used to display scores and match information for Martial Magic tournaments at Valor's Reach on the plane of Kylem.

Ravnica

Ravnican griffins were originally piscivores, who later adapted to hunting in the streets after Ravnica's oceans dried up. Several wild griffins now stalk the city and prey on those not able to defend themselves. The Boros use them as mounts and the Azorius are known to feed lawbreakers to them. These griffins developed resistance to magic. Golgari griffins are also known as part of it's teratogen social class, though they have not been represented in the cards.

Shandalar

On Shandalar, the Knights of Thune are known to fight alongside an order of griffin riders.

Theros

Theran Griffins are reclusive creatures that live along the borders of Phoberos. They hunt for food in the chaparral, and their keen eyes sense the slightest movement in the scrubland. Wild griffins are ferocious and hunt small humans, killing them with a single blow and carrying them off into their treetop aeries to devour them. Several Meletis hoplites have managed to tame griffins as mounts over the years. According to The Cosmogony, the griffins of Theros were originally created by its gods to catch falling stars, a task for which they were given keen eyes and swift wings. Some griffins are able to venture into the Aether and return with secrets. Skeletal griffins also serve Athreos to catch the souls of the unwilling dead.

Thunder Junction

Griffins of Thunder Junction are a combination of bald eagles and mountain lions.

Zendikar

Zendikar's griffins are distantly related to its felidar population. Larger griffin species are about the size of horses and can be ridden. Indeed, such griffins are often the only reliable means of reaching certain remote locations, particularly in Akoum. Smaller griffins range from the size of donkeys to large dogs, and are trained to carry messages or supplies without a rider.Young griffins are known to be incredibly curious.

Notable Griffins

Dominaria

• Zeriam
• Zuberi

Gallery

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  Retaliator Griffin, from Alara.

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  Aurora Griffin, from Dominaria.

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  Balshan Griffin, blue griffin from Dominaria.

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  Boreal Griffin, snow creature from Dominaria.

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  Prized Griffin, wild griffin from Eldraine.

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  Ardenvale Tactician, domesticated griffin from Eldraine.

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  Steelgaze Griffin, from Eldraine.

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  Resplendent Griffin, from Ixalan.

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  Silverclaw Griffin, from Innistrad.

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  Misthollow Griffin, from Innistrad.

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  Skystreamer, from Kylem.

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  Azorius Skyguard, from Ravnica (Azorius Senate).

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  Griffin Rider, from Shandalar.

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  Griffin Dreamfinder, from Theros.

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  Sentry of the Underworld, griffin skeleton from Theros.

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  Transcendent Envoy, griffin Nyxborn.

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  Courier Griffin, from Zendikar.

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  Fearless Fledgling, griffin puppy from Zendikar.

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  Peregrine Griffin.

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  Goldmane Griffin.

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  Gale Swooper.

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  Griffin Aerie, griffin nest.

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  Thunder Junction griffin concept by April Prime.

Trivia

• Retaliator Griffin, Azorius First-Wing, Resplendent Griffin, Senate Griffin and Sentry of the Underworld are the only multicolored Griffins. Retaliator Griffin and Sentry of the Underworld are the only Griffins in red, black and green.
• Balshan Griffin, Steelgaze Griffin and Misthollow Griffin are mono blue Griffins.
• Boreal Griffin is a snow creature.
• Griffin Canyon is a land that untaps Griffins.
• Skyspear Cavalry is a Griffin rider.

Tokens

Token Name	Color	Type Line	P/T	Text Box	Source	Printings
Griffin	White	Creature — Griffin	2/2	Flying	Griffin Aerie Griffin Guide Zeriam, Golden Wind