Yeti
| Yeti | |
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| Creature Type | |
| (Subtype for creature/kindred cards) | |
| Introduced | Legends |
| Last used | Final Fantasy |
| Scryfall Statistics | |
Yeti is a predominant red and green creature type used for ape-like humanoids living in cold mountainous regions.
Description
Yetis are mainly connected to the Ice Age of Dominarian Terisiare but are also seen near the Temur Frontier on Tarkir and on the frigid mountains of Kaldheim. The scientific community generally regards the Yeti or Abominable Snowman as a legend, given the lack of conclusive evidence for his existence. All Yetis cost at least 4-mana and are 3/3s or larger, save the variable-power Sylvan Yeti.
The first creature to bear the type was Mountain Yeti in Legends. The first legendary Yeti was Isu the Abominable in Jumpstart 2022.
Storyline
Dominaria
Yetis, despite their size, evolved into the stealthiest creatures in the arctic north of Terisiare.[1] Their feet are built for silent movement, and they have keen eyes and thick fur. Their hide is colored to camouflage against their territory's rocks and snow. They are intelligent enough to use simple tools. Ohran yetis are known to use giant icicles from their cave homes as weapons.
Kaldheim
Not much is known about the yetis of Kaldheim. Their fur is prized for the coats of heroes, but many have fallen trying to retrieve it.[2]
Tarkir
Ferocious mountain-dwellers, Yetis were hunted by the Clans both before and after the changes to Tarkir's timeline.[3]
Notable Yetis
- Unknown
Trivia
- Drelnoch (Coldsnap) was the first blue yeti to be printed.
- Karplusan Yeti (Ice Age) goes largely unnoticed in the art of its card.[4] It's visible just behind the two guards.
- Sylvan Yeti was initially printed as a Beast, before being errata'd to an Elemental in Starter 1999. It finally became a yeti with the Grand Creature Type Update.[5]
- In the Grand Creature Type Update the creature types Wiitigo (Wiitigo) and Strider (Shambling Strider) were changed into Yeti.[5]
- The Wiitigo (also known as Wendigo) is a mythical creature appearing in the mythology of the Algonquian people. It is a malevolent cannibalistic spirit that can transform into humans, or which could possess humans. This translated in the aura Shape of the Wiitigo from Coldsnap.
References
- ↑ Wizards of the Coast. (2006) Coldsnap Player's Guide. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Flavor text for Frostpeak Yeti (Kaldheim).
- ↑ Flavor text for both Summit Prowler (Khans of Tarkir) and Summit Prowler (Dragons of Tarkir).
- ↑ Magic Arcana (July 18, 2005). "Hiding In Plain Sight". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast. Archived from the original on 2021-04-29.
- ↑ a b Mark Gottlieb (September 26, 2007). "The Grand Creature Type Update". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast. Archived from the original on May 3, 2021.
