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'''Arcane''' is a [[spell]] [[type]], a [[subtype]] seen exclusively on [[instant]]s and [[sorcery|sorceries]]. It is like a creature type in that it does not affect the casting of the spell, but there are several cards that interact with Arcane cards, most notably the cards with [[splice]] and [[Spiritcraft]]. The Arcane spell type was introduced in [[Kamigawa block]] and marks spells cast by the numerous [[spirits]] of that plane.<ref>{{NewRef|making-magic/arcane-and-able-2004-09-06|Arcane and Able|[[Mark Rosewater]]|September 6, 2004}}</ref><ref>{{NewRef|latest-developments/cost-arcane-2005-06-17|The Cost of Arcane|[[Aaron Forsythe]]|June 17, 2005}}</ref> In this sense, Arcane was a precursor to [[tribal]] spells.<ref>{{NewRef|surprising-subtypes-2007-10-12|Surprising Subtypes|[[Devin Low]]|October 12, 2007}}</ref>
'''Arcane''' is a [[spell]] [[type]], a [[subtype]] seen exclusively on [[instant]]s and [[sorcery|sorceries]]. The Arcane spell type was introduced in [[Kamigawa block]] and marks spells cast by the numerous [[spirits]] of that plane.<ref>{{NewRef|making-magic/arcane-and-able-2004-09-06|Arcane and Able|[[Mark Rosewater]]|September 6, 2004}}</ref><ref>{{NewRef|latest-developments/cost-arcane-2005-06-17|The Cost of Arcane|[[Aaron Forsythe]]|June 17, 2005}}</ref> In this sense, Arcane was a precursor to [[tribal]] spells.<ref>{{NewRef|surprising-subtypes-2007-10-12|Surprising Subtypes|[[Devin Low]]|October 12, 2007}}</ref>
 
==Description==
Arcane is similar to a [[creature type]] in that it does not affect the casting of the spell, but there are several cards that interact with Arcane cards, most notably the cards with [[splice]] and [[Spiritcraft]]. Because Arcane was the [[parasitic]] part of the "Splice unto Arcane" mechanic (Arcane cards only appear in the Kamigawa block) its return is unlikely.<ref>{{TumblrRef|author=[[Mark Rosewater]]|URL=http://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/151583008373/just-making-this-clear-splice-isnt-parasitic|title=Just making this clear, Splice isn't parasitic, but Splice onto Arcane is, right?|tumblr-title=Blogatog|date=October 09, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{TumblrRef|author=[[Mark Rosewater]]|URL=http://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/143608565673/if-splice-was-brought-back-would-arcane-be|title=If Splice was brought back, would Arcane be brought back to allow more nuance or would you just go with Splice onto Instant/Sorcery?|tumblr-title=Blogatog|date=April 29, 2016}}</ref> Arcane is currently a 7 on the [[Storm Scale]].<ref>{{TumblrRef|author=[[Mark Rosewater]]|URL=http://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/94515714208/how-likely-is-the-arcane-subtype-to-return|title=How likely is the Arcane subtype to return?|tumblr-title=Blogatog|date=August 12, 2014}}</ref>


Since Arcane spells represent the magic woven by [[kami]], the [[art]] typically depict mortals getting enlightened or influenced by the spirits.<ref>{{NewRef|arcane-sketches-2005-04-13|Arcane Sketches|[[Magic Arcana]]|April 13, 2005}}</ref>
Since Arcane spells represent the magic woven by [[kami]], the [[art]] typically depict mortals getting enlightened or influenced by the spirits.<ref>{{NewRef|arcane-sketches-2005-04-13|Arcane Sketches|[[Magic Arcana]]|April 13, 2005}}</ref>
Because Arcane was the [[parasitic]] part of the "Splice unto Arcane" mechanic (Arcane cards only appear in the Kamigawa block) its return is unlikely.<ref>{{TumblrRef|author=[[Mark Rosewater]]|URL=http://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/151583008373/just-making-this-clear-splice-isnt-parasitic|title=Just making this clear, Splice isn't parasitic, but Splice onto Arcane is, right?|tumblr-title=Blogatog|date=October 09, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{TumblrRef|author=[[Mark Rosewater]]|URL=http://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/143608565673/if-splice-was-brought-back-would-arcane-be|title=If Splice was brought back, would Arcane be brought back to allow more nuance or would you just go with Splice onto Instant/Sorcery?|tumblr-title=Blogatog|date=April 29, 2016}}</ref> Arcane is currently a 7 on the [[Storm Scale]].<ref>{{TumblrRef|author=[[Mark Rosewater]]|URL=http://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/94515714208/how-likely-is-the-arcane-subtype-to-return|title=How likely is the Arcane subtype to return?|tumblr-title=Blogatog|date=August 12, 2014}}</ref>


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Revision as of 09:06, 27 October 2018

Arcane is a spell type, a subtype seen exclusively on instants and sorceries. The Arcane spell type was introduced in Kamigawa block and marks spells cast by the numerous spirits of that plane.[1][2] In this sense, Arcane was a precursor to tribal spells.[3]

Description

Arcane is similar to a creature type in that it does not affect the casting of the spell, but there are several cards that interact with Arcane cards, most notably the cards with splice and Spiritcraft. Because Arcane was the parasitic part of the "Splice unto Arcane" mechanic (Arcane cards only appear in the Kamigawa block) its return is unlikely.[4][5] Arcane is currently a 7 on the Storm Scale.[6]

Since Arcane spells represent the magic woven by kami, the art typically depict mortals getting enlightened or influenced by the spirits.[7]

References

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  5. ↑ Error on call to {{WebRef}}: Parameters url and title must be specifiedMark Rosewater (April 29, 2016). "". Tumblr.
  6. ↑ Error on call to {{WebRef}}: Parameters url and title must be specifiedMark Rosewater (August 12, 2014). "". Tumblr.
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