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'''Wraith''' is a [[black]] [[creature]] [[subtype]] used for cards that depict [[spirit]]-like apparitions that are supposed to portend the death of their beholder. These spectral [[undead]] are often shown wearing a hooded cloak that partially obscures its face (or lack thereof). <ref>{{DailyRef|mtgcom/arcana/1349|Bells of a Street Wraith|[[Magic Arcana]]|June 06, 2007}}</ref>
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'''Wraith''' is a [[black]] [[creature]] [[subtype]] used for cards that depict [[spirit]]-like apparitions that are supposed to portend the death of their beholder. These spectral [[undead]] are often shown wearing a hooded cloak that partially obscures its face (or lack thereof). <ref>{{NewRef|bells-street-wraith-2007-06-06|Bells of a Street Wraith|[[Magic Arcana]]|June 06, 2007}}</ref>
 
 
The first card to bear the type was <c>Bog Wraith</c> in ''[[Alpha]]''. Other examples include <c>Dirtwater Wraith</c>, <c>Bog Tatters</c> and <c>Street Wraith</c> from ''[[Future Sight]]''.
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The first card to bear the type was <c>Bog Wraith</c> in ''[[Alpha]]''. Only five wraiths have been printed in total.
   
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==Dominaria==
<c>Odylic Wraith</c> used to be subtype '''Undead''' but this was changed to Wraith in the ''[[Weatherlight]]'' online release.
 
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<c>Bog Wraith</c> are found on [[Dominaria]]. As the card was first printed in [[Alpha]] and then only reprinted in [[core sets]], they most likely come from [[Terisiare]] or [[The Domains]].
   
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===Jamuraa===
All wraiths to date have [[Landwalk|Swampwalk]].
 
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On [[Jamuura]], <c>Dirtwater Wraith</c> and <c>Odylic Wraith</c> were known dangers of the land. <c>Dirtwater Wraith</c> came to threaten the kingdom of [[Zhalfir]], while <c>Odylic Wraith</c> were feared for their ability to eat their victims' memories.
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==Kamigawa==
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<c>Bog Wraith</c> haunt the swamps of [[Takenuma]] on the plane of [[Kamigawa (plane)|Kamigawa]]. (While not printed in the [[Kamigawa block]], the flavor text of the [[Tenth Edition]] reprint informs us of this)
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==Wyndmoor Street==
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<c>Street Wraith</c> from ''[[Future Sight]]'' is described as living in '''Wyndmoor Street''': as it is a [[Futureshifted]] card, both the creature and the street come from a possible future, one that hasn't been explored yet. It is therefore unknown on what plane they both are located.
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==Zendikar==
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<c>Bog Tatters</c> haunt the swamps of [[Zendikar]]. They are said to be born of a brutal slaying.
   
 
==Storylines==
 
==Storylines==
* A Bog Wraith was summoned along with a [[vampire]] and a [[frozen shade]] by [[Aldon]] who used the [[dark amulet]]. The wraith needed to feed on flesh or would dissipate, so joined with [[Dreygar]] in convincing Aldon to attack [[Dreygar’s Castle]]. When Dreygar was killed, the bog wraith remained an advisor to Aldon.
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* In the [[Serra Angel_(comic)|Serra Angel comic]], a Bog Wraith was summoned along with a [[vampire]] and a [[frozen shade]] by [[Aldon]] who used the [[dark amulet]]. The wraith needed to feed on flesh or would dissipate, so joined with [[Dreygar]] in convincing Aldon to attack [[Dreygar’s Castle]]. When Dreygar was killed, the bog wraith remained an advisor to Aldon.
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* Bog wraiths haunt the swamps of [[Takenuma]] on the plane of [[Kamigawa (plane)|Kamigawa]]
 
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==Trivia==
 
* All wraiths to date have [[Landwalk|Swampwalk]].
 
* <c>Odylic Wraith</c> used to be subtype [[Undead]], but this was changed to Wraith in the [[ Grand Creature Type Update]].
   
 
==References==
 
==References==

Revision as of 10:45, 22 January 2017

Wraith is a black creature subtype used for cards that depict spirit-like apparitions that are supposed to portend the death of their beholder. These spectral undead are often shown wearing a hooded cloak that partially obscures its face (or lack thereof). [1]

The first card to bear the type was Bog Wraith in Alpha. Only five wraiths have been printed in total.

Dominaria

Bog Wraith are found on Dominaria. As the card was first printed in Alpha and then only reprinted in core sets, they most likely come from Terisiare or The Domains.

Jamuraa

On Jamuura, Dirtwater Wraith and Odylic Wraith were known dangers of the land. Dirtwater Wraith came to threaten the kingdom of Zhalfir, while Odylic Wraith were feared for their ability to eat their victims' memories.

Kamigawa

Bog Wraith haunt the swamps of Takenuma on the plane of Kamigawa. (While not printed in the Kamigawa block, the flavor text of the Tenth Edition reprint informs us of this)

Wyndmoor Street

Street Wraith from Future Sight is described as living in Wyndmoor Street: as it is a Futureshifted card, both the creature and the street come from a possible future, one that hasn't been explored yet. It is therefore unknown on what plane they both are located.

Zendikar

Bog Tatters haunt the swamps of Zendikar. They are said to be born of a brutal slaying.

Storylines

  • In the Serra Angel comic, a Bog Wraith was summoned along with a vampire and a frozen shade by Aldon who used the dark amulet. The wraith needed to feed on flesh or would dissipate, so joined with Dreygar in convincing Aldon to attack Dreygar’s Castle. When Dreygar was killed, the bog wraith remained an advisor to Aldon.

Trivia

References

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