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| − | The '''Swooping Evil''' is a |
+ | The '''Swooping Evil''' is a blue-and-green winged magical [[Creatures|creature]].<ref name="pottermore">{{PM}} - "[https://www.pottermore.com/news/niffler-and-new-creature-swooping-evil-to-appear-in-fantastic-beasts The Niffler and new creature ‘Swooping Evil' will appear in Fantastic Beasts]" </ref> It looks like a cross between a reptile and an extremely large butterfly. When it is not flying with its spiked wings, the Swooping Evil shrinks into a green spiny cocoon.<ref name="EW2016-08-12">[http://www.ew.com/gallery/fantastic-beasts-creature-gallery/2707923_swooping-evil "'Fantastic Beasts': Meet the Creatures"] at [http://www.ew.com/ Entertainment Weekly]</ref> |
| − | It can be quite dangerous, as it can feed on people's brains |
+ | It can be quite dangerous, as it can feed on people's brains, but also demonstrated being able to deflect at least some [[spells]] by flying into their path. |
| + | It secretes [[Swooping Evil venom|venom]] that, when properly diluted, can be used to erase bad memories.<ref name="EW2016-08-12" /> |
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| ⚫ | [[Newton Scamander|Newt Scamander]] brought one to [[New York]] in his [[Newton Scamander's suitcase|suitcase]] in [[1926]], using it to escape from [[MACUSA]] with [[Porpentina Goldstein|Tina Goldstein]] and shield them from [[Auror|Aurors]] that attacked them. It also was used to wrap restraints around [[Gellert Grindelwald]], |
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| ⚫ | [[Newton Scamander|Newt Scamander]] brought one to [[New York]] in his [[Newton Scamander's suitcase|suitcase]] in [[1926]], using it to escape from [[MACUSA]] with [[Porpentina Goldstein|Tina Goldstein]] and shield them from [[Auror|Aurors]] that attacked them. It also was used to wrap restraints around [[Gellert Grindelwald]], while he was in the form of [[Percival Graves]].<ref name="pottermore" /> |
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==Appearances== |
==Appearances== |
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Revision as of 04:35, 25 November 2016
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Warning!
At least some content in this article is derived from information featured in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (film). As such, spoilers will be present within the article. |
The Swooping Evil is a blue-and-green winged magical creature.[2] It looks like a cross between a reptile and an extremely large butterfly. When it is not flying with its spiked wings, the Swooping Evil shrinks into a green spiny cocoon.[3]
It can be quite dangerous, as it can feed on people's brains, but also demonstrated being able to deflect at least some spells by flying into their path.
It secretes venom that, when properly diluted, can be used to erase bad memories.[3]
History
Newt Scamander brought one to New York in his suitcase in 1926, using it to escape from MACUSA with Tina Goldstein and shield them from Aurors that attacked them. It also was used to wrap restraints around Gellert Grindelwald, while he was in the form of Percival Graves.[2]
Appearances
- Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (film)
- Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Original Screenplay
- LEGO Dimensions
Media
Notes and references
- ↑ Swooping Evil fact file - APPEARANCE: Blue and green winged beast
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Pottermore - "The Niffler and new creature ‘Swooping Evil' will appear in Fantastic Beasts"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "'Fantastic Beasts': Meet the Creatures" at Entertainment Weekly