====== Mighty Magpie ======
**Scientific name:** //Gymnorhina ginormous//\\ 
**Encounter level:** When you want it the least\\ 
**Special abilities:** Going for the jugular. Interacts with jewelry... somehow.\\ 
**Drops:** No meat, all EXP.

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And you thought [[characters:monster:lions]] were sneaky bastards.

The Mighty Magpie is a boss monster added during [[meta:history:seasoni|Season 1]]. Wielding a sharp beak and a reckless disregard for standard jungle etiquette, the Magpie sneaks up on unsuspecting contestants and violently separates them from their shinies. Unlike its weird business associate [[characters:monster:tattoomutant|the Tattoo Mutant]], the Magpie doesn't give you the dignity of running away. It's victory or death.

True to its name, the Mighty Magpie is a tougher opponent than most. Its stats will always scale to be higher than your own, and it doesn't have weak points that can be targeted via [[gameplay:guides:puzzlecombat|Puzzle Combat]]. Use grenades, implants, or timed hits to your advantage. If you're successful you'll be rewarded with a frankly ridiculous amount of EXP - usually enough to gain a level and a half. If you're not... expect a trip to the [[places:jungle:Failboat]].

The Mighty Magpie is either harmed by or attracted to the Jewellery found in [[places:outpost:improbablecentral|Improbable Central]], but no one can remember which while editing this wiki page.((I yoinked this entry off the 2016 version of the enquirer. It is now seven years later and I still haven't got a clear answer from banter.)). Look for the bird in the jungle near [[places:outpost:Kittania]], [[places:outpost:improbablecentral|Improbable Central]] and [[places:outpost:NewHome]].