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'''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 [[spirit]]s of that plane.<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 [[spirit]]s of that plane.<ref>{{DailyRef|making-magic/arcane-and-able-2004-09-06|Arcane and Able|[[Mark Rosewater]]|September 6, 2004}}</ref><ref>{{DailyRef|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>{{DailyRef|surprising-subtypes-2007-10-12|Surprising Subtypes|[[Devin Low]]|October 12, 2007}}</ref> | ||
==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>{{EzTumblr|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?|October 09, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{EzTumblr|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?|April 29, 2016}}</ref> If it would flavorfully fit, it could return in connection to another mechanic.<ref>{{EzTumblr|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?|October 27, 2018}}</ref> Arcane is currently a 9 on the [[Storm Scale]].<ref>{{EzTumblr|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?|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|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?|October 09, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{EzTumblr|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?|April 29, 2016}}</ref> If it would flavorfully fit, it could return in connection to another mechanic.<ref>{{EzTumblr|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?|October 27, 2018}}</ref> Arcane is currently a 9 on the [[Storm Scale]].<ref>{{EzTumblr|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?|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>{{ | Since Arcane spells represent the magic woven by [[kami]], the [[art]] typically depict mortals getting enlightened or influenced by the spirits.<ref>{{DailyRef|arcane-sketches-2005-04-13|Arcane Sketches|[[Magic Arcana]]|April 13, 2005}}</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 22:27, 6 April 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]
References
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (September 6, 2004). "Arcane and Able". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Aaron Forsythe (June 17, 2005). "The Cost of Arcane". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Devin Low (October 12, 2007). "Surprising Subtypes". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (October 09, 2016). "Just making this clear, Splice isn't parasitic, but Splice onto Arcane is, right?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (April 29, 2016). "If Splice was brought back, would Arcane be brought back to allow more nuance or would you just go with Splice onto Instant/Sorcery?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (October 27, 2018). "If you were creating a new mechanic that calls for an instant/sorcery subtype and "arcane" fit flavorfully, might you use it?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (October 27, 2018). "Where are splice and arcane on the storm scale?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Magic Arcana (April 13, 2005). "Arcane Sketches". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
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