The 2001 Planeshift expansion features the Cavern Harpy (#97), a blue-black Common creature with Flying and unique return-to-hand abilities.
Cavern Harpy
2001 • Magic: The Gathering • Planeshift
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Released in 2001 as part of the Planeshift expansion, the Cavern Harpy is a distinctive Magic: The Gathering trading card game card numbered 97. Designed by Daren Bader, this Common rarity card functions as a blue-black Creature — Harpy Beast with a mana value of two. Its gameplay mechanics offer strategic depth through the Flying ability and an entry effect that allows the controller to return another blue or black creature to its owner's hand. Additionally, the card includes a activated ability that lets players pay one life to return the Harpy itself to hand, providing flexible board control. Collectors and players interested in the early 2000s era of Magic: The Gathering often seek out Planeshift cards for their unique mechanics and set identity. The Cavern Harpy stands out as a solid choice for those building blue-black decks or completing their Planeshift collection. Its straightforward design and functional abilities make it a recognizable piece of Magic history. Whether you are a seasoned collector or new to the game, adding the Cavern Harpy to your catalog enhances your understanding of the Planeshift set's contributions to the game. The card's enduring appeal lies in its clever mechanics and its place within the broader Magic: The Gathering universe.
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Cavern Harpy
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Daren Bader
Card Stock
English
{U}{B}
Creature — Harpy Beast
2 / 1
B, U
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Flying When this creature enters, return a blue or black creature you control to its owner's hand. Pay 1 life: Return this creature to its owner's hand.