Arcanis

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Arcanis
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Details
Race Unknown
Birthplace Otaria, Dominaria
Lifetime Pre-Mending era
Colors
{U}

Arcanis, the Omnipotent, is a mysterious wizard who was active in the Pre-Mending era of Dominara.

History

Arcanus was a pit-fighter in the Grand Coliseum of Otaria. While humanoid in appearance, no one knows their race or gender due to their mysterious cloaked nature.[1]

Trivia

  • The name Arcanis comes from the word "arcane," meaning obscure. The character was concepted as something dark and mysterious. The art was made to communicate how sinister the unknown can be.[1]
  • Arcanis' card deliberately omits a race type.
  • While the Flavor text refers to Arcanis as "he," the Onslaught creative team originally said that no one actually knows whether "he" is male or female.[1]
  • Arcanis was the featured character of the Cunning deck of Duel Decks: Speed vs. Cunning.
  • Arcanis was featured in the Secret Lair Drop Series: June Superdrop 2022 as part of the Rule the Room drop.

Gallery

In-game references

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References

  1. a b c Magic Arcana (January 16, 2003). "Behind the Pit-Fighters". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.