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{{Infobox type |type=creature |stats={{stats|W=44|U=3|WU=3|WB=1|M=1|A=1}} {{stats|Griffin creation|W=3|state=collapsed}} as of ''[[Wilds of Eldraine]]'' }} {{TOCright}} '''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 [[Bird|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=== [[Alara]]n griffins are rare, mostly found in [[Naya]]. An example is the <c>Retaliator Griffin</c>, who are known for their swift execution of justice. ===Dominaria=== Griffins were most prominent in northwestern [[Jamuraa]] on [[Dominaria (plane)|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 [[List of secondary characters/Dominaria|Zuberi]], is one of the few remaining members of the species.<ref name="DMU Legends">{{DailyRef|feature/legends-youll-find-dominaria-united-2022-09-01|The Legends You'll Find in Dominaria United|[[Roy Graham]]|September 1, 2022}}</ref> ===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 [[Knight|knights]] of the Realm. ===Innistrad=== The griffins of [[Innistrad]] are true allies of humanity. <c>Silverclaw Griffin</c>s are known to patrol around grafs and slay any [[undead]] that may arise from them. ===Ixalan=== The griffins of [[Ixalan (plane)|Ixalan]] live in the jungle and have the hind legs of jaguars and the heads and plumage of jungle parrots.<ref>{{EzTumblr|http://dougbeyermtg.tumblr.com/post/169350696979/im-glad-you-finally-found-a-home-parrot-griffin|title=Iβm Glad You Finally Found a Home, Paroot Griffin Concept!|January 05, 2018}}</ref> They are intelligent and noble, and they share the [[River Heralds]]β desire to ensure that the power of the [[Immortal Sun]] is never again unleashed on the world.<ref>{{DailyRef|feature/plane-shift-ixalan-2018-01-09|Plane Shift: Ixalan|[[James Wyatt]]|January 9, 2018}}</ref> ===Kylem=== Griffins are used to display scores and match information for Martial Magic tournaments at [[Valor's Reach]] on the plane of [[Kylem]]. ===Ravnica=== [[Ravnica]]n griffins were originally piscivores, who <c title="later adapted">Screeching Griffin</c> 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 <c title="known">Azorius First-Wing</c> to feed lawbreakers to them. These griffins developed resistance to magic. [[Golgari]] griffins are also known as part of it's [[Teratogens|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 <c title="griffin riders">Griffin Rider</c>. ===Theros=== [[Theros (plane)|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.<ref>{{DailyRef|feature/planeswalkers-guide-theros-part-3-2013-09-04|Planeswalker's Guide to Theros, Part 3|[[The Magic Creative Team]]|September 04, 2013}}</ref> According to ''[[List of in-multiverse works#Cosmogony|The Cosmogony]]'', the griffins of Theros were originally created by its [[god]]s to catch falling stars, a task for which they were given keen eyes and swift wings.<ref>Flavor text of <c>Transcendent Envoy</c></ref> Some griffins are able to venture into the [[Aether]] and return with secrets.<ref>Flavor text of <c>Griffin Dreamfinder</c></ref> Skeletal griffins also serve [[Athreos]] to catch the souls of the unwilling dead.<ref>Flavor text of <c>Sentry of the Underworld</c></ref> ===Thunder Junction=== Griffins of [[Thunder Junction]] resemble bald eagles in their avian parts. ===Zendikar=== [[Zendikar]]'s griffins are distantly related to its [[Cat#Felidars|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.<ref>{{DailyRef|feature/plane-shift-zendikar-2016-04-27|Plane Shift: Zendikar|[[Wizards of the Coast]]|April 27, 2016}}</ref><c title="Young griffins">Fledgling Griffin</c> are known to be incredibly curious. ==Notable Griffins== ;Dominaria *[[Zeriam]] *[[Zuberi]] ==Gallery== <gallery> File:Retaliator Griffin.jpg|Retaliator Griffin, from Alara. File:Aurora Griffin.jpg|Aurora Griffin, from Dominaria. File:Balshan Griffin.jpg|Balshan Griffin, blue griffin from Dominaria. File:Boreal Griffin.jpg|Boreal Griffin, snow creature from Dominaria. File:Prized Griffin.jpg|Prized Griffin, wild griffin from Eldraine. File:Ardenvale Tactician.jpg|Ardenvale Tactician, domesticated griffin from Eldraine. File:Steelgaze Griffin.jpg|Steelgaze Griffin, from Eldraine. File:Resplendent Griffin.jpg|Resplendent Griffin, from Ixalan. File:Silverclaw Griffin.jpg|Silverclaw Griffin, from Innistrad. File:Misthollow Griffin.jpg|Misthollow Griffin, from Innistrad. File:Skystreamer.jpg|Skystreamer, from Kylem. File:Azorius Skyguard.jpg|Azorius Skyguard, from Ravnica (Azorius Senate). File:Griffin Rider.jpg|Griffin Rider, from Shandalar. File:Griffin Dreamfinder.jpg|Griffin Dreamfinder, from Theros. File:Sentry of the Underworld.jpg|Sentry of the Underworld, griffin skeleton from Theros. File:Transcendent Envoy.jpg|Transcendent Envoy, griffin Nyxborn. File:Courier Griffin.jpg|Courier Griffin, from Zendikar. File:Fearless Fledgling.png|Fearless Fledgling, griffin puppy from Zendikar. File:Peregrine Griffin.jpg|Peregrine Griffin. File:Goldmane Griffin.jpg|Goldmane Griffin. File:Gale Swooper.jpg|Gale Swooper. File:Griffin Aerie.jpg|Griffin Aerie, griffin nest. </gallery> ==Trivia== *<c>Retaliator Griffin</c>, <c>Azorius First-Wing</c>, <c> Resplendent Griffin</c>, {{Card|Senate Griffin}} and <c>Sentry of the Underworld</c> are the only [[multicolored]] Griffins. <c>Retaliator Griffin</c> and <c>Sentry of the Underworld</c> are the only Griffins in red, black and green. *<c>Balshan Griffin</c>, {{Card|Steelgaze Griffin}} and <c>Misthollow Griffin</c> are mono [[blue]] Griffins. *<c>Boreal Griffin</c> is a [[snow]] creature. *<c>Griffin Canyon</c> is a [[land]] that untaps Griffins. *<c>Skyspear Cavalry</c> is a Griffin rider. ==Tokens== {{Griffin tokens|header=y}} ==References== {{Reflist}} {{Creature types|Races}} [[Category:Griffins]]
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