Planeswalker Saga

The Planeswalker Saga follows the adventures of the new breed of planeswalkers - specifically the "Lorwyn Five" that emerged after the Mending. These new characters were first introduced with Lorwyn on a dedicated Planeswalkers minisite. Jace Beleren, Chandra Nalaar, Liliana Vess, Garruk, and Ajani Goldmane. By extension, other planeswalkers like Gideon Jura, Tezzeret, Sorin Markov, Ral Zarek, Vraska, Elspeth Tirel, and Kiora's stories get entangled with the Lorwyn Five's. Eventually, the Planeswalker Saga turns to follow the Gatewatch, an organization of planeswalkers formed later in the Eldrazi Arc, and continues through the Bolas Arc. As the stories progress, many more planeswalkers are introduced with corresponding cards, even some older planeswalkers who were changed by the Mending.

The planeswalkers' stories have been told in webcomics, in novels (see A Planeswalker Novel), and in the Savor the Flavor and Magic Story columns. Broadly, there were individual stories told for all the core sets, while the major stories of the Eldrazi, Phyrexian, and Bolas Arcs were built up, closing with the Desparkening and the Metronome story, changing the status quo of planeswalkers once more.

Planeswalker Saga Overview

Main article: List of storyline sources

A Planeswalker Novel

Main article: A Planeswalker Novel

Title	Author	Publishing date	Set	Setting (plane)	Featuring
Agents of Artifice	Ari Marmell	January 2009	Magic 2010	Ravnica, Kamigawa, "Kankarras Mountains plane", "Incarnate Soul plane", Grixis, "Iron Tower plane"	Kallist Rhoka, Gariel, Ishri, Liliana Vess, Semner, Errit, Rin, Boricov, Albin, Jace Beleren, Rulan Barthaneul, Berrim, Baltrice, Tezzeret, Gemreth, Emmara Tandris, Delvekkian, Alhammarret (mentioned), Paldor, Ronia Hesset, Sevrien, Bonetooth, Swamp-Eye, Moon-Hand, Mauriel Pellam, Ireena, Xalmarias, Nicol Bolas, Talqez, Darrim, Eshton Navar, Ignixnax, Tanarra, Phanol, Calran, Kaori, Laphiel Kartz, Kerstophe, Caladessa, Malfegor (mentioned), Zafirim, Irivan, Oberilia Zant
The Purifying Fire	Laura Resnick	July 2009	Magic 2010	Regatha, Kephalai, Diraden	Brannon, Chandra Nalaar, Jace Beleren, Sergil, Luti, Samir Mia Kauldi, Heliud (mentioned), Zin (mentioned), Gideon Jura, Dirk, Jurl, Falia, Velrav, Gelidor, Walbert III
The Curse of the Chain Veil (unpublished)	John Vornholt	February 2010 (unpublished)	Magic 2010	Shandalar	Liliana Vess, Garruk, Nicol Bolas, Jace Beleren
Test of Metal	Matthew Stover	October 2010	Magic 2010	Metal Island, Alara (Jund, Esper)	Crucius, Tezzeret, Nicol Bolas, Silas Renn, Amalex Pannet (mentioned), Jest, Chammie, Baltrice, Jace Beleren, Posner, Nozzle, Sharuum, Faltus Mack, Liliana Vess, Mr. Shinypants, Kemuel, Tiln

Webcomics

Main article: Webcomic

Title	Author	Publishing date	Set	Setting (plane)	Featuring
Chandra's Ultimate	Doug Beyer	October 22 2007	Lorwyn	Kephalai	Chandra Nalaar, Lakros
The Hunter and the Veil	Doug Beyer	July 30 - August 13 2008	Eventide	Shandalar	Garruk, Liliana, Kothophed, Kurkesh
Fuel for the Fire	Doug Beyer	November 5-19, 2008	Duel Decks: Jace vs. Chandra	Kephalai, Regatha	Chandra Nalaar, Jace Beleren, Brannon
The Veil's Curse	Doug Beyer	July 28 - August 11, 2009	Magic 2010	Ravnica, Shandalar, Tavelia, Kothophed's plane	Jace Beleren, Garruk, Liliana Vess, Sarkhan, Emmara Tandris (mentioned), Kothophed
The Wild Son	Doug Beyer	December 3 - 17, 2009	Duel Decks: Garruk vs. Liliana	Tavelia, Garruk's homeplane	Garruk, Raklan, Faldus
The Raven's Eye	Jenna Helland	June 17 - July 1, 2010	Magic 2011	Dominaria, Shandalar	Liliana Vess, Arine, Ana, Josu Vess, Raven Man, Biborat, Dalto, Harcu, Brantilz,

Innistrad block and related stories

Main article: Innistrad block

Title	Author	Publishing date	Set	Setting (plane)	Featuring
Liliana's Mission	Doug Beyer	2011-08-31	Innistrad	Innistrad	Liliana, Kothophed, Garruk, Jace, Griselbrand
The Saint, the Geist, and the Angel	Doug Beyer	2011-09-14	Innistrad	Innistrad	Traft, Withengar
A Backstory Update for Dark Ascension	Doug Beyer	2012-01-04	Dark Ascension	Innistrad	Avacyn, Liliana, Griselbrand, Garruk
Sorin's Homecoming	Doug Beyer	2012-01-11	Dark Ascension	Innistrad	Sorin, Edgar Markov, Shilgengar, Avacyn
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed	Jenna Helland	2012-01-16	Dark Ascension	Innistrad	Mikaeus Cecani, Geralf Cecani, Gisa Cecani, Grimgrin, Alwin, Traken, Avacyn, Lothar, Thalia, "Lili"
The Prison of Silver	Doug Beyer	2012-01-18	Dark Ascension	Innistrad	Edgar Markov, Shilgengar, Sorin, Avacyn, Griselbrand, Mikaeus Cecani, Liliana
The State of the Faith	Doug Beyer	2012-01-25	Dark Ascension	Innistrad	Avacyn, Griselbrand, Mikaeus Cecani, Volpaig
The Guardian, the Witch, and The Angel	Doug Beyer	2012-03-21	Avacyn Restored	Innistrad	Avacyn, Sorin, Thalia, Lothar, Mikaeus Cecani, Griselbrand, Geralf Cecani, Gisa Cecani, Liliana, Garruk
Angel's Rise and Demon's Release	Doug Beyer	2012-04-09	Avacyn Restored	Innistrad	Avacyn, Thalia, Liliana, Griselbrand, Garruk, Volpaig, Mikaeus Cecani, Sorin
Odric, Master Tactician	Jenna Helland	2012-06-27	Magic 2013	Innistrad	Odric, Grete, Garruk
Beast	Tom LaPille	2014-06-18	Magic 2015	Innistrad	Garruk, Liliana, Pavel, Avacyn
Veil of Deceit	James Wyatt	2014-07-02	Magic 2015	Shandalar	Liliana, Kothophed (mentioned), Griselbrand (mentioned), Garruk (mentioned), Raven Man, Kurkesh
The Hunter Cannot Pity	Jennifer Clarke Wilkes	2014-07-16	Magic 2015	Innistrad, Esper	Vronos, Alina, Avacyn, Garruk
Dreams of the Damned	Nik Davidson	2014-08-06	Magic 2015	Zendikar	Nixilis, Nahiri, Jace
The Lunarch's Journal	Colin Kawakami	2014-08-13	Magic 2015	Innistrad	Dovid, Avacyn, Gryta, Mikaeus Cecani, Griselbrand, Edgar Markov, Shilgengar, Marycz, Sorin
Monster	Ken Troop	2014-08-20	Magic 2015	Shandalar	Garruk, Liliana, Jace, "Icy"

Return to Ravnica block

Main article: Return to Ravnica block

Title	Author	Publishing date	Set	Setting (plane)	Featuring
The Shadows of Prahv, Part 1	Jenna Helland	2012-08-29	Return to Ravnica	Ravnica	Branko, Gebris, Zivan, Vraska, Relov, Lapt, Leonos II (mentioned), Javy
The Shadows of Prahv, Part 2	Jenna Helland	2012-09-05	Return to Ravnica	Ravnica	Relov, Javy, Leonos II (mentioned), Zivan, Branko, Vraska
Epic Experiment	Jenna Helland	2012-09-12	Return to Ravnica	Ravnica	Trenz, Taz, Krenko
The Great Concourse	Adam Lee	2012-10-24	Return to Ravnica	Ravnica	Suniel, Trostani (Oba, Ses and Cim), Molander, Troslon, Alcarus, Sadruna, Mat'Selesnya
The Azorius Ten Most Wanted	Jenna Helland	2012-10-31	Return to Ravnica	Ravnica	Ritjit, Ruzi and Kuma, Senka, Bori Andon, Krenko, Obzedat, Taz, The Cozen, Damir, Vraska, Azka, Zivan, Branko, Relov, Massacre Girl
Return to Ravnica: The Secretist, Part One	Doug Beyer	November 2012	Return to Ravnica	Ravnica	Jace Beleren, Kavin, Ral Zarek, Skreeg, Jarad (mentioned), Emmara Tandris, Mirko Vosk, Niv-Mizzet, Lazav, Trostani, Berrim, Ruric Thar, Andrek, Lavinia, Isperia, Exava, Varolz, Klama
The Fathom Edict	Brady Dommermuth	2013-01-09	Gatecrash	Ravnica	Zegana, Yaszen, Bogumil Bem
The Absolution of the Guildpact	Adam Lee	2013-01-16	Gatecrash	Ravnica	Gorev Hadszak, Pel Javya, Agrus Kos, Razia (mentioned), Szadek
Persistence of Memory	Adam Lee	2013-01-23	Gatecrash	Ravnica	Sarusin, Mirko Vosk
The Burying, Part 1	Adam Lee	2013-01-30	Gatecrash	Ravnica	Domri Rade, Lakkie, Whip, Sabast
The Greater Good	Adam Lee	2013-02-06	Gatecrash	Ravnica	Gideon Jura, Aurelia
Gatecrash: The Secretist, Part Two	Doug Beyer	February 2013	Gatecrash	Ravnica	Jace Beleren, Emmara Tandris, Mirko Vosk, Ral Zarek, Niv-Mizzet, Exava, Rakdos, Lavinia, Samil, Isperia (mentioned), Lazav, Kavin, Calomir, Trostani, Skreeg, Ruric Thar, Oszika, Azor (mentioned), Jarad (mentioned)
The Burying, Part 2	Adam Lee	2013-03-06	Gatecrash	Ravnica, Alara	Domri Rade, Sabast, Maklo, Elishta, Hasal, Murgul, Nasri
Behind the Black Sun	Adam Lee	2013-03-27	Gatecrash	Ravnica	Obzedat (mentioned), Teysa Karlov (mentioned)
Ruric Thar	Jennifer Clarke Wilkes	2013-04-03	Dragon's Maze	Ravnica	Ruric Thar, Squelch
Teysa Karlov	Adam Lee	2013-04-10	Dragon's Maze	Ravnica	Teysa Karlov, the Obzedat, Tihana Jarik, Slubnik, Tajic
Barrin's Tall Tale	Adam Lee	2013-04-17	Dragon's Maze	Ravnica	Barrin Grevik, Jace Beleren, Estovar, Nila Grevik, Scrump
The One Hundred Steps	Adam Lee	2013-05-22	Dragon's Maze	Ravnica	Jek, Vinni, Halok
Dragon's Maze: The Secretist, Part Three	Doug Beyer	May 2013	Dragon's Maze	Ravnica, Zendikar	Jace Beleren, Mirko Vosk, Kavin, Emmara Tandris, Lazav, Calomir, Trostani, Ral Zarek, Niv-Mizzet, Melek, Skreeg, Lavinia, Isperia, Exava, Ruric Thar, Varolz, Teysa Karlov, Tajic, Vorel, Rakdos
Last Day	Colin Kawakami	2013-06-05	Dragon's Maze	Ravnica	Liric, Skrygix, Mareena
Battle for the Ninth	Adam Lee	2013-06-19	Dragon's Maze	Ravnica	Gideon Jura, Anza, Dars Gostok, Jazek, Tajic, Aurelia
The Gorgon and the Guildpact	Doug Beyer	2014-03-12	Duel Decks: Jace vs. Vraska	Ravnica	Jace, Lavinia, Aurelia (mentioned), Linna Stradek, Shann Dilara, Haszin Dycar, Vraska, Milada, Kobrev, Zdenya, Dibor, Emmara Tandris (mentioned), Kallist Rhoka (mentioned), Kavin (mentioned), Garruk (mentioned), Isperia (mentioned)

Theros block

Main article: Theros block

Title	Author	Publishing date	Set	Setting (plane)	Featuring
The Lost Confession	Jenna Helland	2013-09-11	Theros (New Phyrexia epilogue)	Theros & New Phyrexia	Elspeth, Ajani, Pharika (mentioned), Koth, Melira, Tezzeret, Elesh Norn, Urabrask, Sheoldred, Karn, Jin-Gitaxias, Venser (mentioned), Heliod
Prince Anax, Part 1	Tom LaPille	2013-09-18	Theros	Theros	Anax, Athanas, Timoteus, Archaelos, Pelagia, Georgios, Zotikos
Prince Anax, Part 2	Tom LaPille	2013-09-25	Theros	Theros	Anax, Sinon, Timoteus, Zotikos, Georgios, Kaletor, Athanas, Cymede
Building Toward a Dream, Part 1	Ken Troop	2013-11-27	Theros	Theros	Kedarick VI, Klytessa, Lara, Udaen, Thoros Clawkiller, Teralos
Building Toward a Dream, Part 2	Ken Troop	2013-12-04	Theros	Theros	Kedarick VI, Klytessa, Lara, Udaen, Chelta, Vanin, Mogis, Phenax, Heliod, Ephara, Iroas, Ashiok
Kiora's Followers	Kelly Digges	2014-02-12	Born of the Gods	Shandalar, Theros	Kiora, Kalemnos, Thassa, Kruphix
The Walls of Akros	Kelly Digges	2014-02-26	Born of the Gods	Theros	Leandros, Kyrillos, Bardas, Borias, Haemon, Nikasios, Xanthos, Mnesos, Diocles, Pallas, Eumalos, Athreos, Iroas, Mogis
Ajani, Mentor of Heroes	Kelly Digges	2014-04-09	Journey into Nyx	Theros	Ajani, Seza, Aletha, Koila, Brimaz, Elspeth, Lanathos, Polukranos, Agnomakhos
Dreams of the City	Ken Troop	2014-04-23	Journey into Nyx	Theros	Cacophony, Euneas, Pollio, Melantha, Xenocrates, Koblios, Ephara, Phenax, Ashiok, Xenagos
Thank the Gods	Clayton Kroh	2014-04-30	Journey into Nyx	Theros	Raissa, Xenagos, Karametra
Theros: Godsend, Part I	Jenna Helland	April 2014	Theros	Theros	Lidia, Daxos, Purphoros, Heliod, Pharika (mentioned), Ephara (mentioned), Karametra, Athreos, Erebos, Elspeth, Phenax, Polukranos, Kruphix, Nylea, Xenagos, Deiphon, Callaphe (mentioned), Mogis (mentioned), Arixmethes (mentioned), Kydele, Xiro, Iroas (mentioned), Arvid Takis, Anax (mentioned), Ajani Goldmane (mentioned), Keranos, Thassa, Aran (mentioned), Elesh Norn (mentioned), Sarpedon, Petros, Galaia, Venser (mentioned), Koth (mentioned), Medomai, Stelanos, Althea, Cymede (mentioned), Nikka Takis, Ginus, Beta, Nykthos, Thrasios (mentioned)
Journey into Nyx: Godsend, Part II	Jenna Helland	May 2014	Born of the Gods, Journey into Nyx	Theros	Anax, Cymede, Timoteus, Xenagos, Petros, Purphoros (mentioned), Elspeth Tirel, Daxos, Ephara (mentioned), Stelanos, Hew, Athreos (mentioned), Lidia, Rhordon, Nikka Takis, Xiro (mentioned), Beta (mentioned), Anthousa, Pipa, Karametra (mentioned), Medomai, Phenax (mentioned), Iroas, Mogis, Koth (mentioned), Keranos, Sarpedon, Theophilia, Ajani Goldmane, Seza, Pyxathor, Brimaz, Lanathos, Agnomakhos (mentioned), Pharika (mentioned), Callaphe, Arixmethes, Kiora, Thassa, Kruphix, Erebos, Mina, Nylea, Heliod
Kruphix's Insight	Kelly Digges	2014-06-11	Magic 2015 / Epilogue to Journey into Nyx	Theros	Diantha, Kydele, Kruphix, Xenagos, Elspeth, Ajani, Kiora, Callaphe
Ajani's Vengeance	Tom LaPille	2014-07-23	Magic 2015 / Epilogue to Journey into Nyx	Theros	Ajani, Lanathos, Elspeth, Seza, Brimaz, Pyxathor, Xenagos, Heliod

Buildup to Eldrazi Arc

Main article: Eldrazi Arc

After this build-up, the Planeswalker Saga started its first arc, the Eldrazi Arc, and continued straight on into the Bolas Arc afterwards.

Title	Author	Publishing date	Set	Setting (plane)	Featuring
Drop for Drop	Kelly Digges	2015-05-20	Magic 2015	Theros	Kiora, Elspeth, Ajani, Thassa, Arixmethes
Project Lightning Bug	Doug Beyer	2015-05-27	Prologue to Battle for Zendikar	Ravnica	Jace, Ral, Niv-Mizzet, Maree, Mizzix, Gideon
Chandra's Origin: Fire Logic	Doug Beyer	2015-06-10	Magic Origins	Kaladesh, Regatha	Chandra, Pia Nalaar, Kiran Nalaar, Dhiren Baral, Oviya Pashiri
Liliana's Origin: The Fourth Pact	James Wyatt	2015-06-17	Magic Origins	Dominaria, Innistrad, Kothophed's homeplane	Liliana, Josu Vess, Raven Man, Ana, Nicol Bolas, Kothophed
Jace’s Origin: Absent Minds	Kelly Digges	2015-06-24	Magic Origins	Vryn, Ravnica	Jace, Ranna Beleren, Gav Beleren, Tuck, Caden, Jillet, Alhammarret, Emmara Tandris
Gideon’s Origin: Kytheon Iora of Akros	Ari Levitch	2015-07-01	Magic Origins	Theros, Bant	Gideon, Hixus, Ristos, Drasus, Olexo, Epikos, Zenon, Heliod, Erebos, Moukir
Limits	Ari Levitch	2015-07-15	Prologue to Battle for Zendikar	Zendikar, Ravnica	Gideon, Munda, Dars Gostok, Shattergang Brothers, Krenko, Tazri, Vorik, Jori En, Kendrin
Catching Up	Kelly Digges	2015-07-22	Prologue to Battle for Zendikar	Ravnica	Jace, Lavinia, Liliana, Valko, Gideon
Unkindness of Ravens	James Wyatt	2015-07-29	Prologue to Battle for Zendikar	Ravnica	Liliana, Raven Man
Family Values	Alison Luhrs	2015-11-11	Commander 2015	Ravnica	Teysa, Grugg Brothers, Tajic, Obzedat, Jace, Karlov

Non-Arc Interlude

After the conclusion of the Bolas Arc, there was a non-arc interlude, which continued the story of several established Planeswalker Saga planeswalkers (Garruk, Elspeth, Ashiok, Vivien Reid, Narset, Jace, Nissa and Nahiri), while at the same time introducing the several new ones (Oko, Rowan Kenrith, Will Kenrith, Calix, and Lukka). Then the Phyrexian Arc picked up starting from the Kaldheim set.

Title	Author	Publishing date	Set	Setting (plane)	Featuring
Throne of Eldraine: The Wildered Quest	Kate Elliott	September 2019	Throne of Eldraine	Eldraine	Oko, Garruk, Liliana Vess (mentioned), Dog, Rowan Kenrith, Cerise, Will Kenrith, Algenus Kenrith, Linden Kenrith, Hazel Kenrith, Erec Kenrith, Bryony, Cado, Titus, Sophos, Narina, Ash, Hale, Elowen, Indrelon, Bragi, Alona, Roki, Vinsi, Yorvo, Ayara, Ilidon, Aelfra, Questing Beast
Magic: The Gathering: Untold Stories - Elspeth	Dan Watters	September 2025	Theros: Beyond Death	Theros	Ashiok, Daxos, Elspeth Tirel, Erebos, Heliod
Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths — Sundered Bond	Django Wexler	April 2020	Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths	Ikoria	Lukka, Epha, Gox, Gedra, Nik, Jirina Kudro, Seycho, Leori, Bryd, Kudro, Brez, Vivien Reid, Dogsbreath, Mzed, Toothcracker, Sedra, Nightshade, Tef, Narset, Falk, Brin and Roland, Abda and Rigi, Barrow and Zeph, Vheen, Johannes, Humron, Yidaro
Episode 1: In the Heart of the Skyclave	A. T. Greenblatt	2020-09-02	Zendikar Rising	Zendikar, Ravnica	Nahiri, Nissa, Jace
Red Route	Miguel Lopez	2020-09-04	Zendikar Rising	Zendikar	Akiri, Zareth San
Episode 2: Race to the Murasa Skyclave	A. T. Greenblatt	2020-09-09	Zendikar Rising	Zendikar	Nahiri, Kesenya, Akiri, Kaza, Orah, Zareth San, Jace, Mara, Nissa
The Magosi Steps	Miguel Lopez	2020-09-10	Zendikar Rising	Zendikar	Akiri, Zareth San, Verazol
Episode 3: The Dangerous Climb, The Long Fall	A. T. Greenblatt	2020-09-16	Zendikar Rising	Zendikar	Nahiri, Akiri, Zareth San, Orah, Kaza
Beneath Riverroot Tree	A. Z. Louise	2020-09-18	Zendikar Rising	Zendikar	Obuun, Nezzan, Dykaar, Ayya
Episode 4: Of Haunting Songs and Whispered Warnings	A. T. Greenblatt	2020-09-23	Zendikar Rising	Zendikar	Akiri, Nahiri, Nissa, Jace, Ashaya
Hunger	Brandon O'Brien	2020-09-25	Zendikar Rising	Zendikar	Anowon, Tarsa, Nadino, Eret, Orien, Grakmaw, Jolly
Episode 5: The Two Guardians	A. T. Greenblatt	2020-09-30	Zendikar Rising	Zendikar	Nissa, Jace, Nahiri, Ashaya