Planeswalker symbol
The handprint-like planeswalker symbol 
symbolizes planeswalkers and their ability to traverse the planes of the Multiverse.[1][2]
Description
The planeswalker symbol is, for example, used to represent the planeswalk mechanic in the Planechase format, as part of the Masters 25 expansion symbol, and hidden in card art (e.g., Barren Glory and Omniscience). It seems to refer to the different paths or planes that a planeswalker can choose to walk. Specifically: five choices, as in the five colors of Magic. On the other hand, Mark Rosewater has said that it also has a “five becoming one” aspect, to match Magic's ethos of the colors working together.[3][4] The latter could also mean there is a connection to the Lorwyn Five or the Gatewatch.
History
There used to be a symbol designed for planeswalkers in Future Sight, but it was not used when the introduction of planeswalkers was moved to Lorwyn. This was different from the current planeswalker symbol.[5]
Beginning with Guilds of Ravnica, most sets were marketed with key art featuring the planeswalker symbol. Sometime later, Wizards of the Coast began creating variants of the planeswalker symbol for each set.
Gallery
Key art
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Guilds of Ravnica key art by Titus Lunter.
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Throne of Eldraine key art by Seb McKinnon.
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Theros Beyond Death key art by Ryan Pancoast.
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Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths "Planeswalker Beast" key art by Viktor Titov.
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Zendikar Rising key art by Adam Paquette.
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Zendikar Rising key art by Piotr Dura.
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Kaldheim key art by Chase Stone.
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Dungeons & Dragons: Adventures in the Forgotten Realms "Dragon Hoard" key art.
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Innistrad: Midnight Hunt key art.
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Innistrad: Crimson Vow key art by Aaron Miller.
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Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty key art by Madkobra.
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Dominaria United key art by Tom Roberts.
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The Brothers' War key art by Leon Tukker.
Set-specific variations
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Adventures in the Forgotten Realms symbol variant.
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Adventures in the Forgotten Realms symbol for the set's associated campaign.
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Demon-themed symbol for Streets of New Capenna.
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Angel-themed symbol for Streets of New Capenna.
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Mishra-themed symbol for The Brothers' War.
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Urza-themed symbol for The Brothers' War.
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Phyrexia: All Will Be One symbol based on Elesh Norn.
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Elf-themed symbol for The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth by Jeff Carpenter.
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Mordor-themed symbol for The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth by Jeff Carpenter.
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Wilds of Eldraine symbol based on Eriette's Charmed Apple.
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The Lost Caverns of Ixalan symbol with backgrounds based on the Nazca lines.
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Murders at Karlov Manor symbol based on the Ravnican Agency of Magicological Investigations badge.
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Murders at Karlov Manor symbol variant.
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Outlaws of Thunder Junction symbol based on a cactus.
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Outlaws of Thunder Junction symbol based on a cactus in pin form.
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Bloomburrow symbol based on flower garden.
References
- ↑ Magic Arcana (December 30, 2009). "What's That Symbol?". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (December 17, 2012). "Do you happen to know what the "planeswalker symbol" actually represents?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (November 19, 2017). "Do you have any trivia or interesting perspective on the Planeswalker Symbol?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (December 2, 2018). "Can you talk about what the symbology of the Planeswalker symbol is? Why a “handprint”-like design?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Wizards of the Coast (August 1, 2008). "Ask Wizards - August, 2008". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.