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==Description==
==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 onto 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> If it would flavorfully fit, it could return in connection to another mechanic.<ref>{{TumblrRef|author=[[Mark Rosewater]]|URL=http://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/179491879673/if-you-were-creating-a-new-mechanic-that-calls-for|title=If you were creating a new mechanic that calls for an instant/sorcery subtype and "arcane" fit flavorfully, might you use it?|tumblr-title=Blogatog|date=October 27, 2018}}</ref> Arcane is currently a 9 on the [[Storm Scale]].<ref>{{TumblrRef|author=[[Mark Rosewater]]|URL=http://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/179488919143/where-are-splice-and-arcane-on-the-storm-scale|title=Where are splice and arcane on the storm scale?|tumblr-title=Blogatog|date=October 27, 2018}}</ref>
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 onto Arcane'''" mechanic (Arcane cards only appear in the Kamigawa block) its return is unlikely.<ref>{{EzTumblr|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?|date=October 09, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{EzTumblr|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?|date=April 29, 2016}}</ref> If it would flavorfully fit, it could return in connection to another mechanic.<ref>{{EzTumblr|url=http://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/179491879673/if-you-were-creating-a-new-mechanic-that-calls-for|title=If you were creating a new mechanic that calls for an instant/sorcery subtype and "arcane" fit flavorfully, might you use it?|date=October 27, 2018}}</ref> Arcane is currently a 9 on the [[Storm Scale]].<ref>{{EzTumblr|url=http://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/179488919143/where-are-splice-and-arcane-on-the-storm-scale|title=Where are splice and arcane on the storm scale?|date=October 27, 2018}}</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>

Revision as of 14:13, 16 January 2019

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 onto Arcane" mechanic (Arcane cards only appear in the Kamigawa block) its return is unlikely.[4][5] If it would flavorfully fit, it could return in connection to another mechanic.[6] Arcane is currently a 9 on the Storm Scale.[7]

Since Arcane spells represent the magic woven by kami, the art typically depict mortals getting enlightened or influenced by the spirits.[8]

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  5. [[Lua error in Module:EzTumblr at line 40: Malformed URL.]]. "[{{{1}}} If Splice was brought back, would Arcane be brought back to allow more nuance or would you just go with Splice onto Instant/Sorcery?]". Lua error in Module:EzTumblr at line 50: Malformed URL.. Tumblr.
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