Shrike Harpy
Born of the Gods 83 • uncommon
- Set
- Born of the Gods
- Collector number
- 83
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Christopher Moeller
- Market price
- $0.15
What it does
Flying
Tribute 2 (As this creature enters, an opponent of your choice may put two +1/+1 counters on it.)
When this creature enters, if tribute wasn't paid, target opponent sacrifices a creature of their choice.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Shrike Harpy was released in 2014 as part of the Born of the Gods expansion for Magic: The Gathering. As the second set in the Theros block, it leaned heavily into the thematic influence of Greek mythology, tasking players with navigating a world where gods walked among mortals and enchantments held physical power. The card was designed as a common-rarity creature to support the draft environment, emphasizing the block's focus on flying threats and the bestow mechanic, which allowed certain creatures to function as enchantment auras.
The card’s illustration was provided by artist Greg Staples, whose work often explores dark fantasy aesthetics. Staples depicted the harpy with a visceral, jagged approach that highlights the creature's predatory nature, aligning with the artistic direction of the set, which sought to balance the epic grandeur of mythical creatures with the gritty reality of a monster-infested landscape. Upon release, the card was viewed as a functional utility piece for limited formats, appreciated by players for its ability to provide aerial evasion and a consistent mana sink.
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