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Only two known avatars are known to have existed on Alara. Both of these avatars were powerful incarnations of aspects of the plane itself, rather than a deity there.
Only two known avatars are known to have existed on Alara. Both of these avatars were powerful incarnations of aspects of the plane itself, rather than a deity there.
*[[Progenitus]], the Worldsoul of the plane.  
*[[Progenitus]], the Worldsoul of the plane.  
*The <c>Child of Alara</c> was the manifestation of the [[Conflux (event)|Conflux]] itself.
*The [[Child of Alara]] was the manifestation of the [[Conflux (event)|Conflux]] itself.


===Arcavios===
===Arcavios===
The [[Archaic]]s are a race of wise, giant, long-lived beings with an innate talent for magic. They can be seen striding through [[Arcavios|the Vastlands]], exploring sources of magic with their many arms, or contemplating existence through their "eye," which is a magical focus of some kind. Archaics can live for thousands of years; many are thought to have been alive since the Dawning Age. Mages seek out Archaics for their vast knowledge of history and magic, but Archaics tend to communicate in obscure allusions and cryptic metaphors.<ref name="Guide">{{DailyRef|feature/planeswalkers-guide-strixhaven-2021-04-01|Planeswalker's Guide to Strixhaven| [[Doug Beyer]] and [[Ari Zirulnik]] |April 01, 2021}}</ref> Also, a being called the '''Blood Avatar''' was summoned by the [[Oriq]], though it was defeated by the twins [[Rowan Kenrith]] and [[Will Kenrith]]. The Blood Avatar was a creature of war, a being whose only purpose was to unmake what had stood for centuries.<ref name="Test">{{DailyRef|magic-story/episode-4-put-test-2021-04-14|Episode 4: Put to the Test|[[Adana Washington]]|April 14, 2021}}</ref>
The [[Archaic]]s are a race of wise, giant, long-lived beings with an innate talent for magic. They can be seen striding through [[Arcavios|the Vastlands]], exploring sources of magic with their many arms, or contemplating existence through their "eye," which is a magical focus of some kind. Archaics can live for thousands of years; many are thought to have been alive since the Dawning Age. Mages seek out Archaics for their vast knowledge of history and magic, but Archaics tend to communicate in obscure allusions and cryptic metaphors.<ref name="Guide">{{DailyRef|feature/planeswalkers-guide-strixhaven-2021-04-01|Planeswalker's Guide to Strixhaven| [[Doug Beyer]] and [[Ari Zirulnik]] |April 01, 2021}}</ref> Also, a being called the '''Blood Avatar''' was summoned by the [[Oriq]], though it was defeated by the twins [[Rowan Kenrith]] and [[Will Kenrith]]. The Blood Avatar was a creature of war, a being whose only purpose was to unmake what had stood for centuries.<ref name="Test">{{DailyRef|magic-story/episode-4-put-test-2021-04-14|Episode 4: Put to the Test|[[Adana Washington]]|April 14, 2021}}</ref>
===Capenna===
*{{Card|All-Seeing Arbiter}}
*{{Card|Shadow of Mortality}}
*{{Card|Soul of Emancipation}}


===Dominaria===
===Dominaria===
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====Jamuraa====
====Jamuraa====
On the continent of Jamuraa, a cycle of avatars represent the five colors of mana.
On the continent of Jamuraa, a cycle of avatars represents the five colors of mana.
*The <c>Avatar of Hope</c> is a winged creature whose appearance varied from time to time. It represents hope for those who are despaired and can appear in times of great need.
*The <c>Avatar of Hope</c> is a winged creature whose appearance varies from time to time. It represents hope for those who are despaired and can appear in times of great need.
*The <c>Avatar of Will</c> is a creature resembling winged merfolk clad in ornate armor. This avatar can be easily summoned to defeat an enemy whose will was broken.
*The <c>Avatar of Will</c> is a creature resembling winged merfolk clad in ornate armor. This avatar can be easily summoned to defeat an enemy whose will was broken.
*The <c>Avatar of Woe</c> is a powerful humanoid wearing black garments and wielding a large scythe-like weapon. It thrives in times of great death, and can effortlessly slaughter anyone it wants to.
*The <c>Avatar of Woe</c> is a powerful humanoid wearing black garments and wielding a large scythe-like weapon. It thrives in times of great death, and can effortlessly slaughter anyone it wants to.
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====Otaria====
====Otaria====
*[[Jeska|Phage]] the Untouchable
*[[Jeska|Phage]] the Untouchable
*[[Karona]] was the living incarnation of magic, accidentally created by the [[Numena]] before the time of the [[Thran]]. The numena knew that she was a threat of the greatest measure, and destroyed her at the cost of their lives.
*[[Karona]] was the living incarnation of magic, accidentally created by the [[Numena]] before the time of the [[Thran]]. The numena knew that she was a threat of the greatest measure, and destroyed her at the cost of their lives.  
Her reincarnation was the manifestation of all [[Dominaria (plane)|Dominarian]] [[mana]], brought into being by the aggregation of [[Akroma]], [[Phage]], and [[Zagorka]], all slain by the [[Soul Reaper]]. During her brief existence, she further devastated the already war-torn [[Otaria]] and disrupted the very fabric of magic on Dominaria. Her abilities stemmed from faith, which anything a being could believe of her, she could accomplish.
**Her reincarnation was the manifestation of all [[Dominaria (plane)|Dominarian]] [[mana]], brought into being by the aggregation of [[Akroma]], [[Phage]], and [[Zagorka]], all slain by the [[Soul Reaper]]. During her brief existence, she further devastated the already war-torn [[Otaria]] and disrupted the very fabric of magic on Dominaria. Her abilities stemmed from faith, which anything a being could believe of her, she could accomplish.
*<c>Scion of Darkness</c> was the avatar of [[Kuberr]] before he gained physical form from the union of [[The First]] and [[Phage]].
*<c>Scion of Darkness</c> was the avatar of [[Kuberr]] before he gained physical form from the union of [[The First]] and [[Phage]].
*The [[Lady of Otaria]]
*The [[Lady of Otaria]]
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*[[Chaeska]], the <c>Keeper of Tresserhorn</c>, was an avatar [[Lim-Dûl]] used to rule [[Tresserhorn]] in his stead.
*[[Chaeska]], the <c>Keeper of Tresserhorn</c>, was an avatar [[Lim-Dûl]] used to rule [[Tresserhorn]] in his stead.
*[[Multani]] is the maro-sorcerer of the forest of [[Yavimaya]].
*[[Multani]] is the maro-sorcerer of the forest of [[Yavimaya]].
*[[Marit Lage]], a powerful otherworldly being (not native to [[Dominaria (plane)|Dominaria]]), was imprisoned in the <c>Dark Depths</c> during the [[Ice Age (event)|Ice Age]].


====Urborg====
====Urborg====
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*<c>Stalking Vengeance</c> is the avatar of retribution composed of the souls of those who were violently slain.<ref>{{DailyRef|arcana/stalking-vengeance-2006-06-06|Stalking Vengeance|[[Magic Arcana]]|June 06, 2006}}</ref>
*<c>Stalking Vengeance</c> is the avatar of retribution composed of the souls of those who were violently slain.<ref>{{DailyRef|arcana/stalking-vengeance-2006-06-06|Stalking Vengeance|[[Magic Arcana]]|June 06, 2006}}</ref>
*The Primordials:<ref name="Storming, Part 1">{{DailyRef|making-magic/storming-gatecrash-part-1-2013-01-21|Storming the ''Gatecrash'', Part 1|[[Mark Rosewater]]|January 21, 2013}}</ref> five different types of powerful avatar, with one assigned to each color. The primordials were <c>Luminate Primordial</c>, <c>Diluvian Primordial</c>, <c>Sepulchral Primordial</c>, <c>Molten Primordial</c>, and <c>Sylvan Primordial</c>.
*The Primordials:<ref name="Storming, Part 1">{{DailyRef|making-magic/storming-gatecrash-part-1-2013-01-21|Storming the ''Gatecrash'', Part 1|[[Mark Rosewater]]|January 21, 2013}}</ref> five different types of powerful avatar, with one assigned to each color. The primordials were <c>Luminate Primordial</c>, <c>Diluvian Primordial</c>, <c>Sepulchral Primordial</c>, <c>Molten Primordial</c>, and <c>Sylvan Primordial</c>.
*During the War of the Spark, [[Niv-Mizzet]] was reborn as the [[Living Guildpact]] and is now designated as a dragon avatar. The Firemind played a critical role in the defeat of [[Nicol Bolas]].<ref>[[Greg Weisman]] (April 2019). "''[[War of the Spark: Ravnica]]''". Del Rey.</ref>
*During the War of the Spark, [[Niv-Mizzet]] was reborn as the [[Living Guildpact]] and is now designated as a dragon avatar. The Firemind played a critical role in the defeat of [[Nicol Bolas]].<ref>[[Greg Weisman]] (April 2019). "''[[War of the Spark: Ravnica]]''". Del Rey.</ref>


===Serra's Realm===
===Serra's Realm===
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===Shadowmoor===
===Shadowmoor===
In the [[Demigod|Seer's Parables]], the origin of the world of [[Shadowmoor (plane)|Shadowmoor]] and various aspects of the world are attributed to the powerful [[Spirit]] Avatars to be found throughout the plane's history.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20090602054014/http://www.wizards.com/Magic/Magazine/Article.aspx?x=mtgcom/daily/db48a</ref>
In the ''[[Demigod#The Seer's Parables|Seer's Parables]]'', the origin of the world of [[Shadowmoor (plane)|Shadowmoor]] and various aspects of the world are attributed to the powerful [[Spirit]] Avatars to be found throughout the plane's history.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20090602054014/http://www.wizards.com/Magic/Magazine/Article.aspx?x=mtgcom/daily/db48a Rei Nakazawa (2008), "''The Seer's Parables''", Magicthegathering.com]</ref>
 
===Ulgrotha===
*The [[Autumn Willow]] was the [[spirit]] of the forests of [[Ulgrotha]] and opposed Baron [[Sengir]]'s pressing conquest.


===Tarkir===
===Tarkir===
*The <c>Living Lore</c> embodies the [[Ojutai]] clan's knowledge and wisdom, becoming more powerful based on the spells that the clan used.
*The <c>Living Lore</c> embodies the [[Ojutai]] clan's knowledge and wisdom, becoming more powerful based on the spells that the clan used.
*<c>Avatar of the Resolute</c> exemplifies the ideals of the [[Dromoka]]: strength, unity, and honor. This avatar's power and size vary depending on the power of its allies, further emphasizing those ideals.
*<c>Avatar of the Resolute</c> exemplifies the ideals of the [[Dromoka]]: strength, unity, and honor. This avatar's power and size vary depending on the power of its allies, further emphasizing those ideals.
===Ulgrotha===
*The [[Autumn Willow]] was the [[spirit]] of the forests of [[Ulgrotha]] and opposed Baron [[Sengir]]'s pressing conquest.
*The [[Daughters of Autumn]]


===Zendikar===
===Zendikar===
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===Unknown Plane===
===Unknown Plane===
*[[Arahbo]]
*[[Arahbo]]
*<c>Hogaak, Arisen Necropolis</c>.
*<c>Hogaak, Arisen Necropolis</c>


===Multiverse===
===Multiverse===
*[[The Ur-Dragon]]
*[[The Ur-Dragon]]
*[[Marit Lage]], a powerful otherworldly being (not native to [[Dominaria (plane)|Dominaria]]), was imprisoned in the <c>Dark Depths</c> during the [[Ice Age (event)|Ice Age]].


==Avatars of the Planes==
==Avatars of the Planes==
The Planes of Existence have their Avatars themselves. Currently, there are six known Avatars.
The planes of existence have their own Avatars. Currently, there are six known Avatars.
*<c>Soul of Innistrad</c>
*<c>Soul of Innistrad</c>
*<c>Soul of New Phyrexia</c>
*<c>Soul of New Phyrexia</c>
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*<c>Soul of Zendikar</c>
*<c>Soul of Zendikar</c>


==Non-canon==
==Universes Beyond==
*Gandalf
;[[The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth|Lord of the Rings]]
*Radagast
*[https://lotr.fandom.com/wiki/Durin%27s_Bane The Balrog] ({{Scryfall search|Balrog|add=type:creature|display=Cards}})
*Sauron
*[https://lotr.fandom.com/wiki/Gandalf Gandalf] ({{Scryfall search|Gandalf|add=type:creature|display=Cards}})
*[https://lotr.fandom.com/wiki/Radagast Radagast] ({{Scryfall search|Radagast|add=type:creature|display=Cards}})
*[https://lotr.fandom.com/wiki/Saruman Saruman] ({{Scryfall search|Saruman|add=type:creature|display=Cards}}) / <c title="Sharkey">Sharkey, Tyrant of the Shire</c>
*[https://lotr.fandom.com/wiki/Sauron Sauron] ({{Scryfall search|Sauron|add=type:creature|display=Cards}})


==Tokens==
==Tokens==

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Avatar
Creature Type
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Statistics
112 cards
{C} 1.8% {W} 14.3% {U} 10.7% {B} 13.4% {R} 7.1% {G} 15.2% {W/U} 0.9% {U/B} 1.8% {B/R} 5.4% {R/G} 1.8% {G/W} 1.8% {W/B} 0.9% {U/R} 1.8% {B/G} 1.8% {R/W} 0.9% {G/U} 2.7% {M} 17% {artifact symbol} 0.9%
7 Avatar creation cards
{W} 42.9% {U} 14.3% {B/R} 14.3% {artifact symbol} 14.3% {land symbol} 14.3%
as of Alchemy: Thunder Junction
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type:"Avatar"
For the online presentation of a player, see Magic Online.

Avatar is a creature type. An Avatar is an aspect or projection of a larger power. Avatars are powerful beings, and while most Avatars are benevolent, many are considered to be evil.

Storyline

Alara

Only two known avatars are known to have existed on Alara. Both of these avatars were powerful incarnations of aspects of the plane itself, rather than a deity there.

Arcavios

The Archaics are a race of wise, giant, long-lived beings with an innate talent for magic. They can be seen striding through the Vastlands, exploring sources of magic with their many arms, or contemplating existence through their "eye," which is a magical focus of some kind. Archaics can live for thousands of years; many are thought to have been alive since the Dawning Age. Mages seek out Archaics for their vast knowledge of history and magic, but Archaics tend to communicate in obscure allusions and cryptic metaphors.[1] Also, a being called the Blood Avatar was summoned by the Oriq, though it was defeated by the twins Rowan Kenrith and Will Kenrith. The Blood Avatar was a creature of war, a being whose only purpose was to unmake what had stood for centuries.[2]

Capenna

Dominaria

Aerona

Jamuraa

On the continent of Jamuraa, a cycle of avatars represents the five colors of mana.

  • The Avatar of Hope is a winged creature whose appearance varies from time to time. It represents hope for those who are despaired and can appear in times of great need.
  • The Avatar of Will is a creature resembling winged merfolk clad in ornate armor. This avatar can be easily summoned to defeat an enemy whose will was broken.
  • The Avatar of Woe is a powerful humanoid wearing black garments and wielding a large scythe-like weapon. It thrives in times of great death, and can effortlessly slaughter anyone it wants to.
  • The Avatar of Fury resembles a fire-breathing, winged serpentine creature possessing four arms, two of which end in large, metallic spikes.
  • The Avatar of Might is a towering bipedal creature with the head of an elephant and skin resembling bark. It is the largest of the five avatars, although it lacks the flying abilities of the Avatars of Hope, Will, and Fury.

Otaria

  • Phage the Untouchable
  • Karona was the living incarnation of magic, accidentally created by the Numena before the time of the Thran. The numena knew that she was a threat of the greatest measure, and destroyed her at the cost of their lives.
    • Her reincarnation was the manifestation of all Dominarian mana, brought into being by the aggregation of Akroma, Phage, and Zagorka, all slain by the Soul Reaper. During her brief existence, she further devastated the already war-torn Otaria and disrupted the very fabric of magic on Dominaria. Her abilities stemmed from faith, which anything a being could believe of her, she could accomplish.
  • Scion of Darkness was the avatar of Kuberr before he gained physical form from the union of The First and Phage.
  • The Lady of Otaria

Sarpadia

Terisiare

Urborg

Ixalan

Mirrodin

Kaldra was an avatar created by the unification of the Kaldra artifacts. When Glissa Sunseeker assembled these artifacts to dispatch Memnarch, he took control of the avatar and turned it against the elf.

Ravnica

Serra's Realm

Serra often used an avatar of herself to conduct business all across her plane.

Shadowmoor

In the Seer's Parables, the origin of the world of Shadowmoor and various aspects of the world are attributed to the powerful Spirit Avatars to be found throughout the plane's history.[6]

Tarkir

  • The Living Lore embodies the Ojutai clan's knowledge and wisdom, becoming more powerful based on the spells that the clan used.
  • Avatar of the Resolute exemplifies the ideals of the Dromoka: strength, unity, and honor. This avatar's power and size vary depending on the power of its allies, further emphasizing those ideals.

Ulgrotha

Zendikar

Dangerous Avatars known as Death's Shadows can be found on this plane, although some consider them more like demons. They grant enormous power to the weak and damaged ones by putting them in a near-death state, but they are uninterested in people with high vital strength.

Unknown Plane

Multiverse

Avatars of the Planes

The planes of existence have their own Avatars. Currently, there are six known Avatars.

Universes Beyond

Lord of the Rings

Tokens

Token Name Color Type Line P/T Text Box Source Printings
Avatar White Creature — Avatar 4/4 Flying
White Creature — Avatar X/X
White Creature — Avatar */* This creature's power and toughness are each equal to your life total.
Black/​Red Creature — Avatar 3/6 Whenever this creature attacks, it deals 3 damage to each opponent.
Marit Lage Black Legendary Creature — Avatar 20/20 Flying, indestructible
Kaldra Colorless Legendary Creature — Avatar 4/4

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References

  1. ↑ Doug Beyer and Ari Zirulnik (April 01, 2021). "Planeswalker's Guide to Strixhaven". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  2. ↑ Adana Washington (April 14, 2021). "Episode 4: Put to the Test". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  3. ↑ Magic Arcana (June 06, 2006). "Stalking Vengeance". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  4. ↑ Mark Rosewater (January 21, 2013). "Storming the Gatecrash, Part 1". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  5. ↑ Greg Weisman (April 2019). "War of the Spark: Ravnica". Del Rey.
  6. ↑ Rei Nakazawa (2008), "The Seer's Parables", Magicthegathering.com
 
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