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This article contains a list of sources about the Magic: The Gathering storyline.[1]

Canon[ | ]

In Magic, canon is the material accepted as officially part of the story taking part in the Multiverse. The alternative terms (official) mythology, continuity, storyline and timeline are also often used, with the first of these being used especially to refer to the richly detailed imaginary worlds and history, while the latter typically refers to the single arc where all events are directly connected chronologically. Other times, the word can mean "to be acknowledged by the creator(s)".

Prerevisionist[ | ]

The first books were printed by Harper Prism. These are part of prerevisionist continuity, although most fit in the post-revisionist continuity quite easily as well. On this page, sources released before the revision are marked with an asterisk (*).

Revisionist[ | ]

When Tempest was released, Wizards of the Coast started to get more involved with the story than they had been before, and declared that from that moment on there was a new continuity: older books were still canon as long as newer books didn't contradict them.

Non-canon[ | ]

The Acorn Multiverse is known as the Un-iverse.[2] This is a separate entity[3][4][5], a parallel universe.[6]

Characters, in slightly different forms, can exist in both the Multiverse and the Un-iverse at the same time.[7][8]

Since 2020, there has also been a series of black-bordered non-canon cards.

The storyline of Dungeons & Dragons: Adventures in the Forgotten Realms and the Universes Beyond series are declared non-canon.[9][10]

Flavor-wise, Special Guests are represented through the art style of the set they are included in but they are non-canon representations and are not intended to be on that plane.[11]

BOOM! continuity[ | ]

The events depicted in the Magic BOOM! comics are officially declared to not be part of the TCG's canon. They are based on familiar characters and locations but have their continuity.[12] Many events in Boom! continuity appears to have happened similarly to the TCG, with differences such as Niv-Mizzet being reborn in a mizzium body instead of as an avatar of the Guildpact.[13]

Ambiguous canon[ | ]

Story elements made as a part of third-party products, such as video games like Magic: the Gathering (Microprose), Duels of the Planeswalkers 2014, or Magic: Legends may contain story elements that are not confirmed to be part of the main TCG canon. In the absence of explicit confirmation (such as story elements working their way into the TCG continuity), these story elements may be labeled as ambiguous canon. Similarly, any previous story with elements incongruous with current continuity (but not explicitly contradicted elsewhere), such as Test of Metal, may also be labeled ambiguous.

Books[ | ]

The novels are the main source of storyline knowledge.[14]

Harper Prism[ | ]

The Garth/Greensleeves Cycle*[ | ]

Title Author Publishing date Setting (plane) Featuring
Arena* William R. Forstchen October 1994 Dominaria Garth, Hammen, Zarel Ewine, Kuthuman, Norreen, Varena, Naru
Whispering Woods* Clayton Emery November 1994 Dominaria Gull, Greensleeves, Sparrow Hawk, Helki, Holleb, Liko, Towser, Morven, Stiggur, Lily, Kem, Karli
Shattered Chains* Clayton Emery March 1995 Dominaria Gull, Greensleeves, Lily, Rakel, Garth, Hammen, Sabriam, Chaney, Haakon, Stiggur, Bardo, Ordando, Channa, Dacian
Final Sacrifice* Clayton Emery May 1995 Dominaria Gull, Greensleeves, Kwam, Lily, Chaney, Towser, Karli, Petalia, Ur-Drago, Gurias, Haakon

Other Novels*[ | ]

Title Author Publishing date Set Setting (plane) Featuring
The Cursed Land* Teri McLaren September 1995 Fourth Edition Cridhe Nohr, Malvos, Haen, Aylith, RoNal, Thix, Jedhian, Lorris, Nazir, Feryar, Arn, Tempé
The Prodigal Sorcerer* Mark Sumner October 1995 Fourth Edition Dominaria Tagard Tarngold, Talli, Karelon, Alligarius Timni, Rael Gar, Recin, Janin, Getin, Ursal Daleel, Hemarch Solin, Kitrin
Ashes of the Sun* Hanovi Braddock January 1996 Fourth Edition Dominaria Ayesh, Myrrax, Scaraya, Betalem, Tlik, Eliza, Genkr
And Peace Shall Sleep* Sonia Orin Lyris May 1996 Fallen Empires Dominaria Reod Dai, Melelki, Tamun, Sekena
Song of Time Teri McLaren June 1996 Antiquities Dominaria Samor, Porros, Caelus Nin, Mishra, Beast of the Hours, Lesta, Aswi, Praden, Claria, Urza, Sh'Daran, Charga, Cheyne, Thedeso, Javin, Muni, Rij, Hadi, Zu (mentioned), Kalkuk, Riolla Hifrata, Maceo, Doulos, Ogwater Rifkin, Vinzo, Saelin, Drufalden, Kifran, Vashki, Kirmah (mentioned), Claria, Yob, Bandro (mentioned), Shalikre (mentioned), Rotapan, Womba, Naruq, Gahzi, Rafek, Krota, Chelydrus, Glom, Puffer, Wiggulf, Rasper, Clutch, Sawsa, Frijan, Dunsan, Jepli, Carsh, Q'Tarin, Salmak, Silufe, Luquin
Dark Legacy* Robert E. Vardeman November 1996 The Dark Dominaria Yunnie, Mytaru, Essa, Heryeon, Mehonvo, Usru, Noadia, Peemel, Offero, Apepei, Digody, Edara, Pioni, Dylees, Deguhe, Maeveen O'Donagh, Vervamon, Jenns, Boyzen, Quopomma, Iro, Isak Glen'Dard, Ihesia, Sacumon, Tiyint, Coernn, Ferantia, Aesor, Hoty, Oseltei, Slyfoot, Sten El-rohar, Lani Thesavert, Pardano, Otto, Felal, Nesha, Dalalego, Oji, Rontiquerio, Wesim, Adterlo, Tavora, Pardano, Feyne, Ehno

Anthologies*[ | ]

Title Author Publishing date Set Setting (plane) Featuring
Tapestries* Kathy Ice and various July 1995 Fourth Edition Dominaria Kyree, Loot Niptil, Dreadfang, Terena, Grinstable, Dolena, Dochyel, Pashalik Mons, Amjad, Ittono Khairt ni Hata Kan, Kolli, Kalenth Ush, Thane Du-Moriss IV, Bayende, Noranda-Zang, Sauruven Hellwald, Thomil, 'Alzarakh, Reod Dai
Distant Planes* Kathy Ice and various June 1996 Fourth Edition Dominaria Loot Niptil, Haspian Chastoril, Kyyrao Grenmw, Malkean Feorr, Gormank, Eorra, Asmoranomardicadaistinaculdacar, Vincent, Peter Langwynd, Vram, Mao, Rafthrasa, Torya Longshanks, Rohan, Leaf, Koborah, Gerheart, Helana, Teeka, Xavis, Hamu, Ikenet, Shen, Ophelia

Wizards of the Coast[ | ]

From Tempest onward, Wizards of the Coast has been publishing its novels, most of which have been structured in cycles of 3 or 4 books.

Weatherlight Saga[ | ]

The weatherlight saga contains four cycles of books, the Artifacts Cycle, the Rath Cycle, the Masquerade Cycle and the Invasion Cycle.

Artifacts Cycle[ | ]
Title Author Publishing date Set Setting (plane) Featuring
The Brothers' War Jeff Grubb May 1998 Antiquities Dominaria Urza, Mishra, Tawnos, Ashnod, Tocasia, Loran, Bly, Ahmahl, Richlau, Havack, Rahud, Hajar, Kantar, Kayla bin-Kroog, Rusko, Warlord of Kroog, Maurik, Gix, Sharaman, Rendall, Sanwell, Harbin, Jarin, Feldon, the Archimandrite, Drafna, Hurkyl, Martyrs of Korlis, Gwenna, Melana, Doril, Thaxus, Titania, Jarsyl
Planeswalker Lynn Abbey September 1998 Urza's Saga Dominaria, Phyrexia, Serra's Realm, Equilor, Vatraquaz, Moag, Gastal Urza, Meshuvel, Xantcha, Gix, Serra, Ratepe, Manatarqua, Varratsu
Time Streams J. Robert King May 1999 Urza's Legacy Dominaria, Serra's Realm Urza, Barrin, Karn, Teferi, Jhoira, Kerrick, Gherridarigaaz, Rhammidarigaaz, Multani, Titania, Radiant
Bloodlines Loren L. Coleman August 1999 Urza's Destiny Dominaria Urza, Gatha, Kreig, Rofellos, Karn, Barrin, Jhoira, Croag, Davvol, Gerrard Capashen, Yawgmoth, Timein, Ehlanni, Lyanii, Trevar Ortovi
Rath Cycle[ | ]
Title Author Publishing date Set Setting (plane) Featuring
Rath and Storm Peter Archer and various July 1998 Weatherlight, Tempest, Stronghold, Exodus Dominaria, Rath Ilcaster, Gerrard Capashen, Volrath, Sidar Kondo, Starke il-Vec, Karn, Multani, Mirri, Rofellos, Sisay, Tahngarth, Crovax, Hanna, Orim, Squee, Morinfen and Gallowbraid, Selenia, Torsten, Javero, Alaric, Rofellos, Kastan, Kindeya, Barrin, Ertai, Maraxus, Greven il-Vec, Vhati il-Dal, Eladamri, Oracle en-Vec, Tomalan, Aniyeh, Csaba, Jumok, Keilic, Seyen, Vidats, Takara, Lyna, Sliver Queen, Urza
Masquerade Cycle[ | ]
Title Author Publishing date Set Setting (plane) Featuring
Mercadian Masques Francis Lebaron September 1999 Mercadian Masques Mercadia Gerrard, Atalla, Orim, Takara, Starke, Hanna, Karn, Cho-Manno, Tahngarth, Squee, Ramos, Sisay, Xcric, Volrath
Nemesis Paul B. Thompson February 2000 Nemesis Rath, Dominaria Yawgmoth, Urza, Crovax, Belbe, Ertai, Greven il-Vec, Eladamri, Oracle en-Vec, Lin Sivvi, Takara, Volrath, Abcal-Dro, Burgess, Kirril
Prophecy Vance Moore July 2000 Prophecy Dominaria Latulla, Haddad, Barrin, Rayne, Teferi, Greel, Jolrael, Alexi, Mageta
Invasion Cycle[ | ]
Title Author Publishing date Set Setting (plane) Featuring
The Thran (prologue ) J. Robert King December 1999 Antiquities Dominaria, Phyrexia Glacian, Rebbec, Yawgmoth, Xod, Gix, Dyfed
Invasion J. Robert King October 2000 Invasion Dominaria Gerrard Capashen, Sisay, Urza, Tsabo Tavoc, Hanna, Orim, Barrin, Thaddeus, Agnate, Multani, Eladamri, Lin Sivvi, Takara, Teferi, Taysir, Freyalise, Tevesh Szat, Windgrace, Guff, Bo Levar, Parcher, Daria, Kristina of the Woods, Karn, Squee
Planeshift J. Robert King February 2001 Planeshift Rath, Dominaria, Phyrexia Urza, Taysir, Freyalise, Tevesh Szat, Windgrace, Guff, Bo Levar, Daria, Kristina of the Woods, Crovax, Tsabo Tavoc, Eladamri, Lin Sivvi, Astor, Darigaaz, Agnate, Dralnu, Tahngarth, Grizzlegom, Greven il-Vec, Sisay, Ertai, Gerrard, Squee, Yawgmoth, Hanna, Rith, Dromar, Treva, Crosis, Karn, Mishra, Nemata
Apocalypse J. Robert King June 2001 Apocalypse Dominaria, Phyrexia, Mercadia Yawgmoth, Gerrard Capashen, Urza, Karn, Bo Levar, Guff, Freyalise, Windgrace, Multani, Crovax, Eladamri, Lin Sivvi, Grizzlegom, Squee, Ertai, Tahngarth, Sisay, Orim, Cho-Manno

Ice Age Cycle[ | ]

Title Author Publishing date Set Setting (plane) Featuring
The Gathering Dark Jeff Grubb June 1999 The Dark Dominaria Jodah, Voska, Tivadar, Delphine, Sima, Rag Man, Mairsil, Ith, Barl, Jarsyl (mentioned)
The Eternal Ice Jeff Grubb May 2000 Ice Age Dominaria Lim-Dûl, Jodah, Márton Stromgald, Leshrac, Jaya Ballard, Freyalise, Gustha Ebbasdotter, Gerda Äagesdotter, Darien, Avram Garrison, Varchild, Arcum Dagsson, Chaeska, Mairsil
The Shattered Alliance Jeff Grubb December 2000 Alliances Dominaria Jodah, Jaya Ballard, Lim-Dûl, Leshrac, Mairsil, Freyalise, Chaeska, Gerda Äagesdotter, Lovisa Coldeyes, Darien, Gustha Ebbasdotter, Varchild, Arcum Dagsson, Urza

Legends Cycle I[ | ]

Title Author Publishing date Set Setting (plane) Featuring
Johan Clayton Emery April 2001 Legends Dominaria Hazezon Tamar, Jaeger Ojanen, Johan, Xira Arien, Adira Strongheart, Lucrezia
Jedit Clayton Emery Desember 2001 Legends Dominaria Johan, Jedit Ojanen, Hazezon Tamar, Adira Strongheart, Shauku,
Hazezon Clayton Emery August 2002 Legends Dominaria Jedit Ojanen, Hazezon Tamar, Adira Strongheart, Johan, Terrent Amese, Ur-Drago, Ramirez DePietro, Tor Wauki the Elder

Legends Cycle II[ | ]

Title Author Publishing date Set Setting (plane) Featuring
Assassin's Blade Scott McGough December 2002 Legends Dominaria Wasitora, Tetsuo Umezawa, Ramses Overdark, Lady Orca, Xira Arien, Kei Takahashi, Tor Wauki the Younger, Ayesha Tanaka, Marhault Elsdragon, Jorgan Hage, Gosta Dirk, Kasimir, Lord Magnus, Lady Caleria
Emperor's Fist Scott McGough March 2003 Legends Dominaria Tetsuo Umezawa, Ramses Overdark, Marhault Elsdragon, Jorgan Hage, Ayesha Tanaka, Kolo Meha, Gosta Dirk, Ramirez DePietro, Kei Takahashi, Wasitora, Barktooth Warbeard, Tor Wauki the Younger, Lord Magnus, Lady Caleria, Xira Arien, Lady Orca, Halfdane, Nicol Bolas
Champion's Trial Scott McGough November 2003 Legends Dominaria Tetsuo Umezawa, Kolo Meha, Nicol Bolas, Wasitora, Jorgan Hage, Sergeant Chada, Lady Caleria, Lord Magnus, Xira Arien, Hatoki, Gosta Dirk, Ramirez DePietro, Ayesha Tanaka, Tor Wauki the Younger, Halfdane, Ramses Overdark

Odyssey Cycle[ | ]

Title Author Publishing date Set Setting (plane) Featuring
Odyssey Vance Moore September 2001 Odyssey Dominaria Kamahl, Chainer, Seton, Kirtar, Turg, Laquatus, Virot Maglan, Pianna, Aboshan, Llawan, Fulla
Chainer's Torment Scott McGough January 2002 Torment Dominaria Chainer, Virot Maglan, Laquatus, Kirtar, Kamahl, Seton, Skellum, Fulla, Aboshan, Llawan, Burke
Judgment Will McDermott May 2002 Judgment Dominaria Kamahl, Laquatus, Llawan, Burke, Balthor, Jeska, Eesha, Braids, Seton, Thriss

Onslaught Cycle[ | ]

Title Author Publishing date Set Setting (plane) Featuring
Onslaught J. Robert King September 2002 Onslaught Dominaria Kamahl, Seton, Jeska, Braids, Ixidor, Nivea, Phage, Zagorka, Sash and Waistcoat, Akroma, Stonebrow
Legions J. Robert King January 2003 Legions Dominaria Phage, Virot Maglan, Kamahl, Akroma, Braids, Zagorka, Stonebrow, Sash and Waistcoat, Kuberr, Ixidor, Averru, Umbra, Karona
Scourge J. Robert King May 2003 Scourge Dominaria, Serra's Realm, Phyrexia, Mirrodin Kamahl, Karona, Stonebrow, Averru, Sash and Waistcoat, Balthor, Laquatus, Kuberr, Braids, Ixidor, Lowallyn, Fiers, Multani, Teferi, Yawgmoth, Karn, Jeska

Mirrodin Cycle[ | ]

Title Author Publishing date Set Setting (plane) Featuring
The Moons of Mirrodin Will McDermott September 2003 Mirrodin Mirrodin Glissa Sunseeker, Memnarch, Slobad, Ushanti, Raksha Golden Cub, Bosh, Yert, Geth, Rishan, Chunth, Strang, Kane, Krark, Bruenna, Pontifex, Janus
The Darksteel Eye Jess Lebow December 2003 Darksteel Mirrodin Slobad, Bosh, Glissa Sunseeker, Memnarch, Malil, Bruenna, Drooge, Al-Hayat, Pontifex, Tyrell, Sodador, Orland, Kaldra, Marek
The Fifth Dawn Cory Herndon May 2004 Fifth Dawn Mirrodin Memnarch, Glissa Sunseeker, Slobad, Karn, Yert, Lyese, Malil, Bruenna, Raksha Golden Cub, Alderok Vektro, Geth, Dwugget, Yshkar

Kamigawa Cycle[ | ]

Title Author Publishing date Set Setting (plane) Featuring
Outlaw: Champions of Kamigawa Scott McGough September 2004 Champions of Kamigawa Kamigawa Pearl-Ear, Michiko Konda, Takeshi Konda, Munetsugu Takeno, Iki Hisoka, Meloku, Kyodai, Toshiro Umezawa, Marrow-Gnawer, Hidetsugu, Seitaro and Shujiro Yamazaki, Godo, Ben-Ben, Kobo, Myojin of Infinite Rage, Choryu, Riko, Sharp-Ear, Nagao, Myojin of Life's Web, Mochi, O-Kagachi, Myojin of Night's Reach
Heretic: Betrayers of Kamigawa Scott McGough January 2005 Betrayers of Kamigawa Kamigawa Michiko Konda, Takeshi Konda, Pearl-Ear, Yosei, Toshiro Umezawa, Uramon, Kiku, Marrow-Gnawer, Yuki-Onna, Hidetsugu, Choryu, Sharp-Ear, Nagao, Godo, Myojin of Night's Reach, All-Consuming Oni of Chaos, O-Kagachi, Isamaru, Iki Hisoka, Mochi, Chiyo, Keiga, Kyodai
Guardian: Saviors of Kamigawa Scott McGough May 2005 Saviors of Kamigawa Kamigawa Michiko Konda, Toshiro Umezawa, Takeshi Konda, Kyodai, All-Consuming Oni of Chaos, Nagao, Hidetsugu, Kiku, Marrow-Gnawer, Isamaru, O-Kagachi, Myojin of Night's Reach, Mochi, Jugan, Uyo, Chiyo, Yuki-Onna

Ravnica Cycle[ | ]

Title Author Publishing date Set Setting (plane) Featuring
Ravnica Cory J. Herndon September 2005 Ravnica Ravnica Agrus Kos, Myczil Zunich, Bell Borca, Fonn Zunich, Biracazir, Bayul, Jarad vod Savo, Savra vod Savo, Szadek, Sisters of Stone Death, Svogthir, Feather, Pivlic, Mat'Selesnya, Helligan
Guildpact Cory J. Herndon January 2006 Guildpact Ravnica Kaluzax, Uncle, Teysa Karlov, Melisk, Crix, Zomaj Hauc, Aun Yom, Vor Golozar, Pivlic, Agrus Kos, Trijiro, Aradoz, Nebun, the Obzedat, Feather, Grugg Brothers, Niv-Mizzet
Dissension Cory J. Herndon May 2006 Dissension Ravnica Evern Capobar, Zomaj Hauc, Crixizix, Niv-Mizzet, Fonn Zunich, Jarad vod Savo, Myczil Savod Zunich, Teysa Karlov, Feather, Otrovac, Shokol Wenslauv, Razia, Lyzolda, Momir Vig, Szadek, Savra vod Savo, Pivlic, Obez Murzeddi, Augustin IV, Rakdos, Project Kraj

Time Spiral Cycle[ | ]

Title Author Publishing date Set Setting (plane) Featuring
Time Spiral Scott McGough September 2006 Time Spiral Dominaria Teferi, Jhoira, Freyalise, Radha, Venser, Windgrace, Nicol Bolas
Planar Chaos Scott McGough January 2007 Planar Chaos Dominaria Teferi, Jhoira, Corus, Venser, Windgrace, Jodah, Weaver King, Freyalise, Radha, Karn, Barrin, Jeska
Future Sight Scott McGough April 2007 Future Sight Dominaria Leshrac, Myojin of Night's Reach, Nicol Bolas, Jeska, Jhoira, Dinne il-Vec, Venser, Teferi, Radha, Multani, Jodah

Lorwyn Cycle[ | ]

Title Author Publishing date Set Setting (plane) Featuring
Lorwyn Cory J. Herndon & Scott McGough August 2007 Lorwyn Lorwyn Rhys, Colfenor, Brigid Baeli, Ashling, Brion Stoutarm, Kiel, Sygg Gauhren Gyllalla Syllvar, Maralen, Vendilion Clique, Oona, Nath, Gryffid, The Sapling
Morningtide Cory J. Herndon & Scott McGough January 2008 Morningtide Lorwyn Ashling, Rosheen Meanderer, Brion Stoutarm, Kiel, The Sapling, Maralen, Vendilion Clique, Sygg Gauhren Gyllalla Syllvar, Brigid Baeli, Gryffid, Eidren, Rhys

Shadowmoor Cycle[ | ]

Title Author Publishing date Set Setting (plane) Featuring
Shadowmoor Cory J. Herndon, Scott McGough and various April 2008 Shadowmoor Shadowmoor Rosheen, Maralen, Donal Alloway, Jack Chierdagh, Sygg, Brigid, Vendilion Clique, Tekla Ironleaf, Meme, Yasgo, Wyb and Gwyn Cennicks, Lishe, Virkole, Ehroe, Reika, Cavan, Eily
Eventide Cory J. Herndon & Scott McGough June 2008 Eventide Shadowmoor Ashling, Rhys, Sygg Gauhren Gyllalla Syllvar, Oona, Maralen, Rosheen Meanderer

Planeswalker's Guides[ | ]

Title Author Publishing date Set Setting (plane) Featuring
A Planeswalker's Guide to Alara Doug Beyer & Jenna Helland September 2008 Shards of Alara Alara Ajani Goldmane, Elspeth Tirel, Tezzeret, Sarkhan Vol, Nicol Bolas

Planeswalker novels[ | ]

Title Author Publishing date Set Setting (plane) Featuring
Agents of Artifice Ari Marmell January 2009 Magic 2010 Grixis, Kamigawa, Ravnica Jace Beleren, Tezzeret, Liliana Vess, Nicol Bolas, Baltrice, Gemreth, Ireena, Kallist Rhoka, Kaori, Paldor, Sevrien, Xalmarias
The Purifying Fire Laura Resnick July 2009 Magic 2010 Kephalai, Diraden, Regatha Chandra Nalaar, Jace Beleren, Gideon Jura, Jurl, Falia, Velrav, Samir Mia Kaulda, Walbert
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 Esper, Ravnica, Jund, Mirrodin Tezzeret, Jace Beleren, Nicol Bolas, Crucius, Baltrice, Jest, Sharuum, Silas Renn, Kemuel, Liliana Vess

Block novels[ | ]

Title Author Publishing date Set Setting (plane) Featuring
Alara Unbroken Doug Beyer May 2009 Shards of Alara, Conflux, Alara Reborn Alara Nicol Bolas, Malfegor, Gwafa Hazid, Rafiq, Mubin, Sarkhan Vol, Kresh, Rakka Mar, Jazal Goldmane, Ajani Goldmane, Marisi, Tenoch, Chimamatl, Elspeth Tirel, Mayael, Karrthus, Zaliki
Zendikar: In the Teeth of Akoum Robert B. Wintermute April 2010 Zendikar, Worldwake, Rise of the Eldrazi Zendikar Nissa Revane, Hiba, Sutina, Khalled, Sorin Markov, Anowon
Scars of Mirrodin: The Quest for Karn Robert B. Wintermute April 2011 Scars of Mirrodin, Mirrodin Besieged, New Phyrexia Mirrodin Venser, Karn, Elspeth Tirel, Koth of the Hammer, Tezzeret, Glissa Sunseeker, Melira

Graphic novels[ | ]

Title Author Publishing date Set Setting (plane) Featuring
Path of the Planeswalker Doug Beyer, Brady Dommermuth, Jenna Helland January 2010 Expansion Kephalai, Esper, Shandalar, Naya, Jund, Ravnica, Bant, Zendikar Chandra Nalaar, Jace Beleren, Tezzeret, Liliana Vess, Kothophed, Garruk, Ajani Goldmane, Jazal Goldmane, Sarkhan Vol, Elspeth Tirel
Path of the Planeswalker II Doug Beyer, Brady Dommermuth, Jenna Helland June 2011 Expansion Zendikar, Garruk's homeplane, Dominaria, New Phyrexia Jace Beleren, Sarkhan Vol, Nicol Bolas, Garruk, Liliana Vess, Koth of the Hammer, Elspeth, Venser, Tezzeret, Geth, Jin-Gitaxias, Karn

Return to Ravnica novels[ | ]

Title Author Publishing date Set Setting (plane) Featuring
Return to Ravnica: The Secretist, Part One Doug Beyer November 2012 Return to Ravnica Ravnica Jace Beleren, Kavin, Niv-Mizzet, Emmara Tandris
Gatecrash: The Secretist, Part Two Doug Beyer February 2013 Gatecrash Ravnica Jace Beleren, Emmara Tandris, Exava, Varolz, Mirko Vosk, Lazav, Lavinia, Ral Zarek, Trostani, Niv-Mizzet
Dragon's Maze: The Secretist, Part Three Doug Beyer May 2013 Dragon's Maze Ravnica Jace Beleren, Ruric Thar, Niv-Mizzet, Ral Zarek, Varolz, Vorel, Teysa Karlov, Melek, Lazav, Lavinia, Mirko Vosk, Exava, Tajic, Emmara Tandris

Theros novels[ | ]

Title Author Publishing date Set Setting (plane) Featuring
Theros: Godsend, Part I Jenna Helland April 2014 Theros Theros Elspeth, Daxos, Erebos, Athreos, Karametra, Purphoros, Heliod, Polukranos, Nylea, Kruphix, Xenagos, Kydele, Thassa, Phenax, Petros, Galaia, Nikka
Journey into Nyx: Godsend, Part II Jenna Helland May 2014 Born of the Gods, Journey into Nyx Theros Anax, Cymede, Keranos, Xenagos, Mogis, Elspeth, Daxos, Medomai, Anthousa, Iroas, Rhordon, Heliod, Nylea, Ajani, Brimaz, Callaphe, Kiora, Arixmethes, Thassa, Kruphix, Erebos

War of the Spark prequels[ | ]

Title Author Publishing date Set Setting (plane) Featuring
Children of the Nameless Brandon Sanderson December 2019 'Guilds of Ravnica / Ravnica Allegiance Innistrad Davriel Cane, Tacenda Verlasen, Willia Verlasen, Gutmorn, Ahren, Barl, Brerig, Crunchgnar, Dakna, Edwin, Grart, Grindelin, Gritich, Gurtlen, Hedvika, Jagreth, Jorgo, Merlinde, Mirian, Rom, Vaast Markov, Voluptara, Yledris
The Gathering Storm Django Wexler June-October 2019 Guilds of Ravnica /Ravnica Allegiance Ravnica Ral Zarek, Tezzeret, Nicol Bolas, Millena, Niv-Mizzet, Jarga, Mazirek, Xeddick, Vraska, Jarad vod Savo, Storrev, Kaya, Teysa Karlov, Tomik Vrona, the Obzedat, Isperia, Aurelia, Dovin Baan, Lazav, Lavinia, Hellas Vitria, Jace Beleren, Hekara, Emmara Tandris, Trostani, Garo, Karlov, Varryvort, Elias

War of the Spark novels[ | ]

Title Author Publishing date Set Setting (plane) Featuring
War of the Spark: Ravnica Greg Weisman April 2019 War of the Spark Gobakhan, Ravnica, Amonkhet Ugin, Niv-Mizzet, Teyo, Chandra, Jace, Gideon, Ral, Kaya, Lavinia, Hekara, Liliana, Nicol Bolas, Tezzeret, Rat, Ajani, Karn, Jaya, Dack, Tibalt, Vraska, Breeches, Huatli, Angrath, Kiora, Tamiyo, Vivien, Aurelia, Nissa, Tomik, Saheeli, Gan Shokta, Domri, Samut, Dovin, Yanggu, Mowu, Nixilis, Rhonas, Bontu, Oketra, Kefnet, Boruvo, Emmara Tandris, Trostani, Varryvort, Ari Shokta, Borborygmos, Izoni, Varolz, Mazirek, Hazoret, Davriel, the Wanderer, Lazav, Neheb, Rakdos, Exava, Narset
War of the Spark: Forsaken Greg Weisman November 2019 War of the Spark Ravnica, Dominaria, Kaladesh, Gobakhan, Alara, Regatha, Fiora, Tolvada Niv-Mizzet, Teyo, Rat, Kaya, Liliana, Jace, Ral, Vraska, Chandra, Dovin, Tezzeret, Raven Man, Blaise, Tomik, Hekara, Saheeli, Huatli, Kiora, Jaya, Teysa Karlov, Nissa, Vivien, the Wanderer, Samut, Karn, Ajani, Teferi, Lavinia, Zoltan, Exava, Myczil Savod Zunich, Maree, Lazav

Set novels[ | ]

Title Author Publishing date Set Setting (plane) Featuring
Throne of Eldraine: The Wildered Quest Kate Elliott September 2019 Throne of Eldraine Eldraine Rowan Kenrith, Will Kenrith, Oko, Garruk, Algenus Kenrith, Linden Kenrith, Cado, Titus, Cerise, Hazel Kenrith, Erec Kenrith, Elowen, Yorvo, Ayara
Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths — Sundered Bond Django Wexler April 2020 Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths Ikoria Lukka, Jirina Kudro, Kudro, Leori, Vivien Reid, Narset

Non-set anthologies[ | ]

Title Author Publishing date Setting (plane) Featuring
The Colors of Magic Jess Lebow and various February 1999 Dominaria Kotara, Sabul Hajeen, Finroy, Rothchild, Rhindle, Deveraux, Edgur, Temken, Gwenna, Armand Ar-Basinno, Latavino Bar-bassanti, Elkan, Groth Jonar, Crucias, Damon, Feldon, Loran, Drafna, Hurkyl (mentioned), the Archimandrite (mentioned)
The Myths of Magic Jess Lebow and various June 2000 Dominaria, Mercadia Godwyn, Yawgmoth, Kari, Astor, Tajamin, Olvresk, Kradak, Gaea, Fiers, Lady of the Mountain, Sabul Hajeen
The Dragons of Magic J. Robert King and various August 2001 Dominaria Eagyn, Pianna, Majalina, Gazali, Rokin, Urza, Jarod, Phys, Agrippa, Strnak, Daedalus, Snap, Astor, Skoras
The Secrets of Magic J. Robert King and various May 2002 Dominaria, Ulgrotha Pharon, Urza, Barrin, Ravi, Sengir, Kylor, Wolsey, Sisay, Tenya, Bo Levar, Yawgmoth, Balthor Rockfist, Matoc, Laquatus, Aboshan, Virot Maglan, Kuberr
The Monsters of Magic J. Robert King and various August 2003 Dominaria, Rath Wasitora, Saffi Eriksdotter, Hans Eriksson, Jaya Ballard, Barrin, Urza, Strother, Borg, Elam, Ereth, Buric, Rasarm, Yekol, Suarvol, Sleedge, Raitrick, Tap, Salla en-Dal, Mocklen il-Dal, Rogur, Davvol

Artbooks[ | ]

Title Author Publishing date Set Setting (plane)
The Art of Magic: The Gathering - The Rath Cycle Anthony Waters & Lizz Baldwin August 1998 Tempest Rath
The Art of Magic: The Gathering - Zendikar James Wyatt January 2016 Zendikar Zendikar
The Art of Magic: The Gathering - Innistrad James Wyatt July 2016 Innistrad Innistrad
The Art of Magic: The Gathering - Kaladesh James Wyatt January 2017 Kaladesh Kaladesh
The Art of Magic: The Gathering - Amonkhet James Wyatt July 2017 Amonkhet Amonkhet
The Art of Magic: The Gathering - Ixalan James Wyatt January 2018 Ixalan Ixalan
The Art of Magic: The Gathering - Dominaria James Wyatt July 2018 Dominaria Dominaria
The Art of Magic: The Gathering - Ravnica James Wyatt January 2019 Guilds of Ravnica Ravnica
The Art of Magic: The Gathering - War of the Spark James Wyatt October 2020 War of the Spark Ravnica

Game Guides[ | ]

Title Author Publishing date Set Setting (plane) Featuring
The Official Guide to Urza's Saga with the short story "A Time for Remembrance" Will McDermott November 1998 Urza's Saga Dominaria Barrin, Urza, Hanna
The Official Urza's Legacy Game Guide with the short story "Scars of the Legacy" Will McDermott April 1999 Urza's Legacy Dominaria Jhoira, Teferi, Karn
The Official Urza's Destiny Game Guide with the short story "Phyrexian Autopsy" Will McDermott July 1999 Urza's Destiny Dominaria Urza, Rayne, Barrin
Player's Guide[ | ]
Title Author Publishing date Set Setting (plane) Featuring
Coldsnap Player's Guide with the short story "Keeping the Cold" Jeff Grubb 2006 Coldsnap Dominaria Heidar, Gendrin, Lindra, Haakon, Lovisa Coldeyes, Lothar Lovisasson, Darien

Other[ | ]

Title Author Publishing date Setting (plane) Featuring
Dragons: Worlds Afire with the story "Unnatural Predator" Scott McGough June 2006 Dominaria Vaan, Donner Rus, Tania Cayce, Kula, Allav Hask, Boom, Zumaki

Comics[ | ]

Musings Magic Special

Other media that contributed much to the Magic storyline in prerevision days were comics printed by ARMADA (an imprint of Acclaim Comics).[15] Many plotlines of these comics were supposed to come together in a series called about the Planeswalker War of Corondor, but that series was canceled in favor of the Weatherlight Saga. Despite the cancellation, information that would have been in these comics has been provided by Jeff Gómez, the editor of the Magic line at Armada. Following that, 4 comics were printed by Dark Horse Comics.

In the meantime, promotional comics appeared in TopDeck Magazine and a short online comic was released on magicthegathering.com (see below).

In January 2012, the comic company IDW Publishing began printing the first official Magic comics produced outside of the company in over a decade.[16] The series follows the exploits of the thief Dack Fayden. The series ended in 2014.

As of December 2017, new comics were expected, as part of Chris Cocks' effort to continue the expansion of the intellectual property.[17] Again published by IDW Publishing, the first of these was published in 2018 and featured Chandra Nalaar.

ARMADA Comics[ | ]

Arabian Nights*[ | ]
Title Author Publishing date Set Setting (plane) Featuring
Arabian Nights #1-2 Susan Wright & Jeofrey Vita Dec 1995 - Jan 1996 Arabian Nights Rabiah Taysir, Nailah, Raghib, El-Hajjâj
Antiquities*[ | ]
Title Author Publishing date Set Setting (plane) Featuring
Antiquities War #1-4 Jerry Prosser Nov 1995 - Feb 1996 Antiquities Dominaria Tocasia, Urza, Mishra, Warlord of Kroog, Kayla bin-Kroog, Rusko, Tawnos, Ashnod
Urza–Mishra War #1-2 Jerry Prosser Sep - Oct 1996 Antiquities Dominaria Kayla bin-Kroog, Urza, Tawnos, Mishra, Harbin, Jarsyl (mentioned), Ashnod, The Archimandrite, Balthus, Hurkyl, Chayum-Icha, Kathwar
Legends*[ | ]
Title Author Publishing date Set Setting (plane) Featuring
Legend of Jedit Ojanen #1-2 Kenn Bell March - April 1996 Legends Dominaria Jedit Ojanen, Johan, Terrent Amese (mentioned), Jaeger Ojanen (mentioned), Musata, Ruko, Hunding Gjornersen, Adira Strongheart, Saisha, Hazezon Tamar
Elder Dragons #1-2 Art Holcomb April - May 1996 Legends Dominaria Red Donald, Ham, Arcus, Ad'Amra, Palladia-Mors, Chromium Rhuell, Vaevictis Asmadi, Rogus, Faralyn (mentioned), Stella, Jacob, Gwilliam, Balgot
Fallen Angel #1 Nancy Collins May 1996 Legends Dominaria Geyadrone Dihada (mentioned), Mandek Ironfist, Skule, Xarl, Trine, Init, Rurik, Eska, Elazar, Elana, Eskil, Lusk, Rahel
Dakkon Blackblade #1 Jerry Prosser, Steve Conrad & Jeff Gomez June 1996 Legends Dominaria Carth, Geyadrone Dihada, Dakkon Blackblade, Sol'Kanar, Chromium Rhuell, Piru, Sivitri Scarzam, Chondeah, Ahn, Tal, Thu, Fah, Fif, Ska, Gyd, Jate, Nah, Tak, Elok, Twal, Thutri, Fahtri, Fiftri, Shatri, Gydolien Mor, Jatetri, Nahtri, Venali, Jinno Terimund
Fallen Empires*[ | ]
Title Author Publishing date Set Setting (plane) Featuring
Fallen Empires #1-2 Kevin Maples & Jeff Gomez Sep-Oct 1995 Fallen Empires Dominaria Kaylen, Tymolin Loneglade, Tev Loneglade, Oliver Farrel, Sianna, Ian, Loren, Morgan, Vaylesh, Derelor, Tevesh Szat
Ice Age*[ | ]
Title Author Publishing date Set Setting (plane) Featuring
Ice Age #1-4 Jeff Gomez & Jeofrey Vita July - Oct 1995 Ice Age Dominaria Oriel Kjeldos, Jason Carthalion, Zilgeth, Miko, Arimaya, Hurn, Lorthun, Freyalise, Tevesh Szat, Mariska, Seklistis, Kianon, Darien, Zaraya, Kailo, Severin, Lim-Dûl, Bolar, Onala, Gregor, Xian, Samiks, Leshrac, Faralyn, Leshrac, Kristina of the Woods, Taysir, Ravidel, Chromium Rhuell, Jaeuhl Carthalion, Disa, Kolbjörn, Kaysa, Laina
Shandalar #1-2 David Quinn March - April 1996 Ice Age Shandalar Faralyn, Tevesh Szat, Leshrac, Lim-Dûl, Kenan Sahrmal, Bani Bakur, Ravash Mog
Homelands*[ | ]
Title Author Publishing date Set Setting (plane) Featuring
Homelands #1 D. G. Chichester Feb 1996 Homelands Ulgrotha, Dominaria Ravi Sengir, Feroz, Sandruu, Borthon, Serra, Cassie An-Havva, Sengir, Hazduhr, Kristina of the Woods, Taysir, Ravidel, Soraya, Angus, Irini Sengir, Bernatheen, Eron, Ihsan, Daria, Reveka, Joven, Chandler, Autumn Willow
Other*[ | ]
Title Author Publishing date Setting (plane) Featuring
Nightmare #1 Bader Nov 1995 Unknown Plane, Dominaria Nevar, Jamil, Caliphear, Laconia, Altair of Coloni, Coldraith
The Shadow Mage #1-4 Jeff Gomez July 1995 Dominaria Adam Carthalion, Ravidel, Jared Carthalion, Ezer, Scarlet Vizier, Liana, Yorgo, Eusomoné, Nikko, Verdenth, Tobias Kavrel, Bikov, Gwendolyn Carthalion, Lord of House Khone, Narok
Wayfarer #1-5 Jeff Gomez Nov 1995 Dominaria Jared Carthalion, Kadesha, Élan d'Avenant, Kristina of the Woods, Hoont, Finovar, Amadis, Ravidel, Liana, Taysir, Gwendolyn Carthalion, Grenfell Mor, Embereck, Altair of Coloni, Scarlet Vizier, Caliphear, Daria
Serra Angel #1 Margaret Weis August 1996 Dominaria Aldon, Dreygar


Title Author Publishing date Set Setting (plane) Featuring
Alliances Art Holcomb Unpublished Alliances Dominaria, Rath Jaeuhl Carthalion, Kaysa, Kristina of the Woods, Taysir, Ravidel
Walker of Night John Tynes Unpublished N/A Dominaria, Rath Arlen, Leshrac, Ravidel, Taysir
Prelude to War Unknown Unpublished N/A Dominaria, Rath Unknown
The Planeswalker War Unknown Unpublished N/A Dominaria, Rath Unknown


Dark Horse[ | ]

Title Author Publishing date Set Setting (plane) Featuring
Gerrard's Quest #1-4 Mike Grell March - June 1998 Weatherlight, Tempest, Stronghold Dominaria, Rath Gerrard Capashen, Mirri, Squee, Crovax, Hanna, Karn, Tahngarth, Starke, Orim, Ertai, Sisay, Rofellos, Morinfen and Gallowbraid, Jolav, Selenia, Kondo, Multani, Vhati il-Dal, Greven il-Vec, Eladamri, Volrath, Takara

IDW Publishing[ | ]

Title Author Publishing date Setting (plane) Featuring
Magic: The Gathering #1-4 [18] Matt Forbeck 2012 Ravnica, Fiora, Innistrad Dack Fayden, Alessa, Fadka, Vaclav Nosek, Mariel, Sifa Grent, Eckhart Von Falkenrath, Ingrid Reichert, Hermann Reichert
Magic: The Gathering - The Spell Thief #1-4 Matt Forbeck 2012 Echoir, Fiora, Innistrad, Grixis Sifa Grent, Dack Fayden, Ingrid Reichert, Hermann Reichert, Sorin Markov, Malfegor
Magic: The Gathering - Path of Vengeance #1-4 [19] Matt Forbeck 2013 Ravnica Dack Fayden, Vaclav Nosek, Fadka, Maytov, List of secondary characters#Fiora/Marsh
Magic: The Gathering - Theros #1-5 Matt Forbeck 2014 Ravnica, Theros Dack Fayden, Ashiok
Magic: The Gathering - Chandra [20] Vita Ayala 2019 Ravnica, Dominaria, Tarkir, Ixalan, Alara, Kaldheim, Kaladesh, Regatha, Innistrad, Zendikar, Amonkhet Chandra Nalaar, Iisha, Pia Nalaar, Ajani Goldmane, Tibalt, Elzen

BOOM! Studios[ | ]

Published by BOOM! Studios

Title Author Publishing date Setting (plane) Featuring
Magic comic (25 issues) [21] Jed MacKay November 11 2021 - April 6 2023 Ravnica, Zendikar, Tolvada, Innistrad, Dominaria, Ixalan, Amonkhet, Kaldheim, Theros, Kamigawa, Ikoria, Eldraine, New Capenna, Aykan, Alara, Meditation Plane Kaya Cassir, Ral Zarek, Niv-Mizzet, Vraska, Lavinia, Jace Beleren, Tomik Vrona, Hekara, Borborygmos, Vannifar, Trostani, Emmara Tandris, Aurelia, Tezzeret, Wilston, Patches, Lazav, Teferi Akosa, Malcolm, Breeches, Jaya Ballard, Balash Xev, Rakdos, Niambi, Marit Lage, Arlinn Kord, Chandra Nalaar, Ajani Goldmane, Karn, Angrath, Saheeli Rai, Basri Ket, Samut, Liliana Vess, Tibalt, Davriel Cane, Garruk, Niko Aris, Raklan, Klothys, Gnawshandler, Isona Maive, Kaito Shizuki, Will Kenrith, Rowan Kenrith, Vivien Reid, Huatli, Aminatou, Nahiri, Nissa Revane, Ugin, Nicol Bolas, Gideon Jura, Bontu, Oketra, Kiora, Tyvar Kell, Sorin Markov, Elspeth Tirel
Magic: Master of Metal (one-shot) Mairghread Scott Dec 1 2021 Ravnica, Esper, Arcavios Tezzeret, Silas Renn, Nicol Bolas, Jace Beleren, Liliana Vess
Magic: The Hidden Planeswalker (four-issue) Mairghread Scott April - July 2022 Arcavios, Amonkhet, Dominaria Aykan, Kamigawa, Ikoria, Ixalan, New Capenna, Innistrad Liliana Vess, Dina, Kianne, Ral Zarek, Kaya Cassir, Jace Beleren, Vraska, Teferi, Ajani Goldmane, Tezzeret, Zimone Wola, Isona Maive, Marit Lage
Magic: Ajani Goldmane (one-shot) Seanan McGuire August 24 2022 Naya, Eldraine, Innistrad Ajani Goldmane, Aisha, Ruchi, Zanab, Shashi, Tamiyo, Grist, Arlinn Kord, Nahiri, Jazal Goldmane, Tenoch, Zaliki
Magic: Nahiri the Lithomancer (one-shot) Seanan McGuire November 30 2022 Ikoria, Dominaria, Ravnica, Zendikar, Lorwyn, Mercadia, Regatha, Eldraine, Innistrad, Ixalan, Kaldheim Nahiri, Gyruda, Sarika, Sorin Markov, Ugin, Ulamog, Emrakul, Teferi Akosa, Radha
Magic Planeswalkers: Noble (one-shot) Stephanie Williams, Daniel Warren, & Dave Rapoza June 13 2023 Ravnica Karn, Kaito, Vraska, Jace Beleren, Ral Zarek, Skreeg, Niv-Mizzet, Tomik Vrona
Magic Planeswalkers: Notorious (one-shot) Cullen Bunn & Rich Douek August 23 2023 Two unnamed planes Calix, Oko, Elspeth Tirel, Liliana Vess, Sorin Markov, Sengir

Manga[ | ]

Main article: Magic manga

Magic: The Gathering Japan has released manga associated with most sets beginning in Ixalan block.

Gotta Comics Manga[ | ]
Title Author Publishing date Set Setting (plane) Featuring
Magic - Urza & Mishra[22][23] Ono Toshihiro 1999 Antiquities Dominaria Urza, Mishra, Raster, Tocasia

Dengeki-Maoh[ | ]

On February 27, 2010, the Japanese magazine Dengeki-Maoh published a manga-version of The Purifying Fire, drawn by Yoshino Himori.[24][25]

Magazines[ | ]

Back in the day, before there was widely available internet, people read about Magic in magazines like Scrye and InQuest. The most famous of these would be The Duelist, which was the 'official' magic magazine and thus also contained tidbits about the storyline or even some short stories.

The Duelist[ | ]

Main article: The Duelist#Issues
Title Author Publishing date Set Setting (plane) Featuring
Issue 0: Worzel's Story* Richard Garfield August 1993 Alpha Ergamon Worzel, Thomil
Issue 1: Duel for Dominia* Steve Bishop Winter 1993 Alpha Dominaria Anton, Karshan
Supplement Issue: Antiquities War* Kathy Ice May 1994 Antiquities Dominaria Ildria Caldos, Farsa Tashiir, Urza, Mishra, Tocasia, Tawnos, Ashnod, Drafna, Hurkyl
Issue 2: The Dark* Kathy Ice Summer 1994 The Dark Mirrankkar Mindrel, Brand
Issue 2: Mezlok's Challenge, part 1* Mark Poole Fall 1994 Revised Edition Mirrankkar Taishiar, Mezlok, Drathka, Jehadt, Gordahn
Issue 3: House Rules* Shawn Carnes Fall 1994 Revised Edition Antausia Dinitra La Croix, Ignatius Firestorm, Mandrake Nightshade, Martuk, Rostov Maelstrom, Selena Mistencharmer, Slides Stardust, Valdusian Tomer
Issue 3: Mezlok's Challenge, part 2* Mark Poole Fall 1994 Revised Edition Mirrankkar Taishiar, Mezlok, Drathka, Jehadt
Issue 3: Fallen Empires* Denise Weir Fall 1994 Fallen Empires Dominaria Oruder, Kolevi, Danhelm, Sarya Haasendel, Margaret Ellsworth, Henry Joseph I, Karel Volnikov, Galina, Oliver Farrel, Thurzen Klathe, Ivra Jursdotter
Issue 4: Animal Trap* Mark Sumner March 1995 Revised Edition Dominaria Kolli, Morl, Dason, Kalenth Ush
Issue 5: The Story of Ice Age* David Pettey June 1995 Ice Age Dominaria Lim-Dûl, Leshrac, Tevesh Szat, Freyalise
Issue 5: Feast of Kjeld* John Tynes June 1995 Ice Age Dominaria Lim-Dûl, Halvor Arenson, Kaysa, Lucilde Fiksdotter, Klazina Jansdotter, Disa, Kolbjörn, Freyalise, Avram Garrisson
Issue 7: The Story of Homelands* Christopher Farris October 1995 Homelands Ulgrotha Feroz, Serra, Sandruu, Taysir, Sengir, Eron, Hazduhr, Reveka, Autumn Willow
Issue 7: The Slowing of His Heart* Michael G. Ryan October 1995 Homelands Ulgrotha Neth'arna, Thexar, Arras, Jekelth, Pikepierce
Issue 8: Eron the Relentless* Shawn Carnes December 1995 Homelands Ulgrotha Eron, Bernatheen, Ravi Sengir
Issue 9: Autumn Willow* Scott Hungerford February 1996 Homelands Ulgrotha Autumn Willow, Feroz, Daughters of Autumn, Sengir
Issue 10: Baron Sengir* Scott Hungerford May 1996 Homelands Ulgrotha Sengir, Reveka, Veldrane, Autumn Willow, Joven, Chandler, Halina, Eron
Issue 11: The Setting for Alliances* Scott Hungerford July 1996 Alliances Dominaria Freyalise
Issue 11: Lord of Tresserhorn* Scott Hungerford July 1996 Alliances Dominaria Lord of Tresserhorn, Lim-Dûl
Issue 12: Verduran Enchantress* Scott Hungerford September 1996 Fourth Edition Dominaria Verduran Enchantress
Issue 13: The War of Mirage* Scott Hungerford October 1996 Mirage Dominaria Teferi, Kaervek, Jolrael, Mangara
Issue 14: The Temple of Serra* Scott Hungerford December 1996 Fourth Edition Dominaria Thabit, Serra
Issue 15: Visions' Goblin Recruiter* Scott Hungerford February 1997 Visions Dominaria Goblin Recruiter
Issue 15: Visions Told: The Resolution of the War for Jamuraa* Pete Venters February 1997 Visions Dominaria Kaervek, Jolrael, Mangara, Teferi, Asmira, Rashida Scalebane, Jabari, Hakim Loreweaver, Purraj, Sisay
Issue 16: Dominian Chronicles* Pete Venters, Kij Johnson & Scott Hungerford April 1997 Fifth Edition Dominaria, Rabiah, Phyrexia Urza, Mishra, Teeka, Kaervek
Issue 17: Fortune Favors the Bold Michael G. Ryan June 1997 Weatherlight Dominaria Sisay, Gerrard Capashen, Volrath, Tahngarth, Hanna, Mirri, Squee, Crovax, Karn, Ertai, Orim, Starke
Issue 17: Maelstrom Michael G. Ryan June 1997 Weatherlight Dominaria Sisay, Tahngarth, Starke, Gerrard Capashen, Pol Cordel, Maraxus
Issue 18: Weatherlight Takes Center Stage Michael G. Ryan August 1997 Weatherlight Dominaria Sisay, Gerrard Capashen, Starke, Volrath, Maraxus, Tahngarth, Hanna, Mirri, Karn, Barrin, Crovax, Ertai, Morinfen and Gallowbraid, Selenia
Issue 18: Torrent Michael G. Ryan August 1997 Weatherlight Dominaria Starke, Crovax, Alaric, Maraxus, Gerrard Capashen, Tahngarth
Issue 19: (Dominian) Continuity FAQ, part 1 Pete Venters & Scott Hungerford October 1997 Weatherlight Dominaria Urza, Mishra
Issue 19: Weatherlight Ports of Call Pete Venters October 1997 Weatherlight Dominaria Mirri, Rofellos, Hanna, Barrin, Ertai, Nevinyrral, Crovax, Kaervek
Issue 20: A Dark Corner of the Multiverse & Dominian (Continuity) FAQ part 2 Pete Venters December 1997 Tempest Rath Greven il-Vec, Vhati il-Dal, Oracle en-Vec
Issue 20: Tempest Storyboard Michael G. Ryan, Mark Rosewater & Pete Venters December 1997 Tempest Rath Gerrard, Crovax, Selenia, Karn, Greven il-Vec, Vhati il-Dal, Hanna, Tahngarth, Oracle en-Vec, Mirri, Orim, Eladamri, Starke, Volrath, Ertai, Lyna
Issue 21: Stepping into the Darkness & Dominian FAQ part 3 Pete Venters January 1998 Tempest Rath Volrath, Tahngarth, Squee
Issue 21: Sisay's Quest part 1 - The Heart of a Minotaur Kij Johnson January 1998 Visions Dominaria Sisay, Kebitu, Meida, Devved, Tterso, Khygot, Tahngarth, Ghentoth
Issue 22: Dominian FAQ part 4 Pete Venters February 1998 Mirage Dominaria Shauku
Issue 23: The Heart of Rath: the Art of Darkness & Dominian FAQ part 5 Pete Venters March 1998 Stronghold Rath Volrath
Issue 23: Sisay's Quest part 2 - The Knife's Edge Kij Johnson March 1998 Visions Dominaria Sisay, Tahngarth, Meida, Ghak, Thurkle, Jakk, Hugk, Ekha, Legmmie, Nker
Issue 24: The Lurker's Guide to the Stronghold & Dominian FAQ part 6 Pete Venters April 1998 Stronghold Rath Volrath, Greven il-Vec, Gerrard Capashen
Issue 24: Stronghold Storyboard Michael G. Ryan, Mark Rosewater & Pete Venters April 1998 Stronghold Rath Volrath, Gerrard Capashen, Sisay, Tahngarth, Karn, Starke, Takara, Mirri, Hanna, Orim, Squee, Crovax, Eladamri, Oracle en-Vec, Selenia, Greven il-Vec, Sliver Queen
Issue 25: Dominian FAQ part 7 Pete Venters May 1998 Mirage Dominaria Hivis of the Scale, Zirilan of the Claw
Issue 25: Sisay's Quest part 3 - Old Wars Kij Johnson May 1998 Visions Dominaria Sisay, Meida, Tahngarth, Vidats, Csaba, Tterso, Djella
Issue 26: Dominian FAQ part 8 Pete Venters June 1998 Homelands, Mirage, Legends Ulgrotha, Dominaria Sengir, Taysir, Daria, Feroz, Kaervek, Johan, Dakkon Blackblade, Jedit Ojanen, Galina
Issue 27: Dominian FAQ part 9 Pete Venters July 1998 Stronghold Dominaria, Rath Hans Eriksson, Sisay, Volrath, Starke, Nevinyrral
Issue 28: Exodus Storyboard Scott McGough August 1998 Exodus Rath Ertai, Lyna, Eladamri, Tahngarth, Mirri, Crovax, Orim, Hanna, Karn, Greven il-Vec, Sisay, Gerrard Capashen, Starke, Urza
Issue 29: Born to Greatness part 1 J. Robert King September 1998 Mirage Dominaria Crovax, Windgrace, Jolav, Selenia, Tevon, Hixton
Issue 31: Forgotten Lore: The Sleeper Agent Awakens Scott McGough November 1998 Urza's Saga Dominaria Urza, Xantcha, Gix
Issue 32: From the Ground Up & Postcards From Urza Scott McGough December 1998 Urza's Saga Dominaria, Phyrexia, Serra's Realm Urza, Mishra, Titania, Xantcha, Serra
Issue 32: Born to Greatness part 2: The Beckoning Sky J. Robert King December 1998 Visions Dominaria Crovax, Selenia, Sisay, Hanna, Tahngarth, Squee
Issue 34: Dominian FAQ part 10 & Dominaria Timeline Daneen McDermott & Scott McGough February 1999 Urza's Saga, Homelands Dominaria, Ulgrotha Ertai, Urza, Barrin, Morinfen and Gallowbraid, Gerrard, Volrath, Ihsan, Sengir
Issue 34: Born to Greatness part 3 - Never to Be Free J. Robert King February 1999 Weatherlight Dominaria Crovax, Selenia, Hanna, Sisay, Jolav, Morinfen and Gallowbraid, Gerrard Capashen, Rofellos, Mirri, Orim, Tahngarth
Issue 35: Urza's Legacy Preview Jennifer Clarke Wilkes & Scott McGough March 1999 Urza's Legacy Dominaria Urza, Multani, Barrin, Jhoira, Kerrick, Karn
Issue 36: Jhoira de Vivre Jess Lebow April 1999 Urza's Legacy Dominaria Jhoira, Urza, Barrin, Karn
Issue 36: Past Mistakes, Future Hope Michael G. Ryan April 1999 Urza's Legacy Dominaria, Serra's Realm Urza, Teferi, Kerrick, Karn, Jhoira, Multani, Radiant
Issue 38: Inside Dominaria Daneen McDermott & Scott McGough June 1999 Urza's Legacy Dominaria Teferi, Jhoira, Ertai, Barrin, Rayne, Tocasia, Urza, Mishra, Sisay, Hanna
Issue 40: Yavimaya: Evolution of a Warrior Daneen McDermott August 1999 Urza's Destiny Dominaria Rofellos, Multani
Issue 40: Urza's Moment of Destiny Scott McGough, Daneen McDermott & Jess Lebow August 1999 Urza's Destiny Dominaria, Rath Urza, Karn, Rayne, Barrin, Gatha, Rofellos, Multani, Davvol, Lyna
Issue 42: High Adventure in Mercadia Scott McGough, Daneen McDermott & Jess Lebow August 1999 Mercadian Masques Rath, Mercadia Sisay, Mirri, Gerrard Capashen, Tahngarth, Hanna, Orim, Takara, Volrath, Squee, Karn
Issue 42: Mercadian Masques Comic Scott McGough & Kev Walker October 1999 Mercadian Masques Mercadia Karn, Gerrard, Tahngarth, Sisay, Hanna, Starke, Takara, Volrath, Squee

Top Deck[ | ]

Title Author Publishing date Set Setting (plane) Featuring
Issue 4: The Dark Ambassador ? March 2000 Nemesis ? Crovax
Issue 4: Nemesis Scott McGough & Kev Walker March 2000 Nemesis Phyrexia, Rath Crovax, Greven il-Vec, Ertai, Belbe, Eladamri, Oracle en-Vec, Lin Sivvi
Issue 8: Prophecy Scott McGough & Kev Walker July 2000 Prophecy Dominaria Barrin, Teferi, Rayne, Couric, Latulla
Issue 12: Invasion Scott McGough & Kev Walker November 2000 Invasion Dominaria, Rath Gerrard Capashen, Orim, Sisay, Hanna, Squee, Karn, Tahngarth

Digital[ | ]

Wizards of the Coast sites[ | ]

The Multiverse[ | ]

Encyclopedia Dominia (archived here)[ | ]

Main article: Encyclopedia Dominia
Title Author Publishing date Set Setting (plane) Featuring
The Ambassador's Journal Unknown Unknown Unknown Dominaria Taysir, Sythia, Cedrian, Girian, Llonya
Bigasdat's Escape Unknown Unknown Unknown Dominaria Taysir, Bigasdat, Three-Slugs, Flegg, Gooseguts, Umph, Blurglump
The City of Brass She Who Watches Unknown Arabian Nights Rabiah Fatima, al-Abin
Dying Breath Teeuwynn Woodruff Unknown Visions Dominaria Taysir, Qhattib, Hilel, Kaervek, Spirit of the Night, Telim'Tor
Eater of the Infinite Unknown Unknown Arabian Nights Rabiah Farouk ab Illah, Fyhra, Pakhir
The Hero's Tale Unknown Unknown Unknown Dominaria Taysir, Noira, Tavin, Wynne, Derryn
History of Benalia Unknown Unknown Unknown Dominaria Taysir, Tamira of Rosecot, Varren, Vola, Ebenin, Fannia, Cl'eueth, Sytryr, Havram, Torsten von Ursus, Ilyana of Rosecot
The Interrogation Unknown Unknown Fallen Empires Dominaria Taysir, Y'sith, Endrek Sahr
Scalebane's Elite Teeuwynn Woodruff Unknown Visions Dominaria Taysir, Kulinda, Jerran, Mangara, Kaervek, Rashida Scalebane, Asmira, Sisay, Tahngarth, Purraj of Urborg, Forena
Still Waters, Deep Roots Unknown Unknown Unknown Dominaria Taysir, Finn
Tande's Journal Unknown Unknown Unknown Dominaria Taysir, Tande, Trebecia
Taysir's Journal Unknown Unknown Mirage Dominaria Taysir, Mangara, Jolrael, Kaervek, Daria, Kristina

Lore on the Cards[ | ]

Main article: Lore on the Cards

Webcomics[ | ]

Between 2007 and 2011, Wizards of the Coast published a series of webcomics on their website.

Main article: Webcomics

Savor the Flavor short stories[ | ]

Savor the Flavor was a column that appeared on DailyMTG.com. Written by members of the Magic: The Gathering Creative Team, it explored the creative process behind the flavor, including card art, flavor text, card names, world-building, books, comics, and the foundations of Magic: The Gathering on fantasy. It was replaced then by the Uncharted Realms column.

Main article: Savor the Flavor

On the Mirrodin Site[ | ]

On the Mirrodin Site was a column that appeared on DailyMTG.com. Written by members of the Magic: The Gathering Creative Team, it told stories about some of the denizens of Mirrodin during the Phyrexian invasion and revealed some details about the Mirran-Phyrexian war. These were originally posted on the Mirrodin Site which was later defunct.

Title Author Publishing date Set Setting (plane) Featuring
On the Mirrodin Site: Ria of the Bladehold Wizards of the Coast 2011-05-20 New Phyrexia New Phyrexia Ria Ivor, Minhu, Anton, Hyath, Pilat, Leonie, Livak
On the Mirrodin Site: Unctus of the Synod Wizards of the Coast 2011-05-27 New Phyrexia New Phyrexia Unctus, Politus, Covalt, Scylla, Threx, Uulk, Kizak, Grgur, Jin-Gitaxias, Malcator, Karn, Elesh Norn, Urabrask
On the Mirrodin Site: Roxith, Thane of Rot Wizards of the Coast 2011-06-03 New Phyrexia New Phyrexia Roxith, Geth, Kraynox, Sheoldred, Thrissik, Azax-Azog, Karn
On the Mirrodin Site: Farris of the Anvil Wizards of the Coast 2011-06-10 New Phyrexia New Phyrexia Farris of the Anvil, Sharaia of the Anvil, Malach of the Anvil, Ogrond of the Shield, Trinu of the Helm
On the Mirrodin Site: Kessla of Temple Might Wizards of the Coast 2011-06-17 New Phyrexia New Phyrexia Kessla, Benzir, Kio, Camik, Nee, Glissa Sunseeker

Uncharted Realms short stories[ | ]

Main article: Magic Story

Uncharted Realms was a column that appeared weekly on DailyMTG.com. Written by members of the Magic: The Gathering Creative Team, it is a series of short stories providing a deeper look into the world, lore, and characters of Magic: The Gathering. The column was initially focused on telling stories about specific cards but later expanded to more general stories.

Magic Story[ | ]

Main article: Magic Story

Magic Story is the successor to Uncharted Realms. It is the same concept but features more writers from outside of Wizards of the Coast.

Feature Articles short stories[ | ]

Feature Articles was a column that appeared irregularly on DailyMTG.com. Occasionally, these features would be used to help tell the story of the current block. Written by members of the Magic: The Gathering Creative Team, it is a series of short stories providing a deeper look into the world, lore, and characters of Magic: The Gathering. The column was initially focused on telling stories about specific cards but has since expanded to more general stories.

Magic Story Podcasts[ | ]

Magic Story Podcasts have appeared occasionally on DailyMTG.com, and have occasionally included new story information.

Other online stories[ | ]

Title Author Publishing date Set Setting (plane) Featuring
The Story of Jamuraa* Unknown October 1996 Mirage Dominaria Teferi, Mangara, Jolrael, Kaervek, Hakim Loreweaver, Spirit of the Night
Mirage: Oasis* Wolfgang Baur, Kij Johnson, Michael G. Ryan, Mike Selinker, and Teeuwynn Woodruff December 1996 Mirage Dominaria Kaervek, Hakim Loreweaver, Fola, Jojo, Chouri, Spirit of the Night, Bwire, Neshi Malu, M'bari, Rashida Scalebane, Naimah, Jaleen Firedrinker, Jora, B'temba, Tulu, Kenta, Rika, Okulu, Kopu, Mwani, Hapari, Kjono, Fadira, Yellow-Ear, Short-Tail, Broad-Paw, Six-Toe, Raklok, Rhimak, Khiba
The Assassins of Suq'Ata* Scott Hungerford February 1997 Visions Dominaria Suq'Ata Assassin
Visions: The Backstory* Unknown February 1997 Visions Dominaria Kaervek, Jolrael, Mangara, Teferi, Asmira, Rashida Scalebane, Jabari, Hakim Loreweaver, Mwigo, Purraj, Sisay
Visions: The Oracle* Pete Venters April 1997 Visions Dominaria Jabari, Kaervek, Hakim Loreweaver, Lounda Ogum, Ofunda Falmani, Gambati Folresh, Norganu, Mwigo, Lunami, Eliko, Old And Dusty, Akeloni
The Kamigawa Vignettes Various Aug 2004 - Jun 2005 Kamigawa block Kamigawa Various
The Hussar's Last Mission Doug Beyer April 12, 2006 Dissension Ravnica Modar Bejiri, Augustin IV, Ashmane
Life is Beautiful Rei Nakazawa April 12, 2006 Dissension Ravnica Raiche Belas, ZV29K, Matty, Gats, Warrik, Momir Vig
The Merrytown Massacre Jay Moldenhauer-Salazar April 19, 2006 Dissension Ravnica Emil, Jonik, Vatek, Orik, Yeep, Ruk, Bart, Piggy, Uzric, Belko
The Horror at Ronom Glacier Doug Beyer June 21, 2006 Coldsnap Dominaria Arcum Dagsson, Heidar, Darien
The Battle of Kjeldor Monty Ashley June 28, 2006 Coldsnap Dominaria Darien, Sek'Kuar, Haakon
Vannemir's Choice Adam Lee July 5, 2006 Coldsnap Dominaria Vannemir, Pik, Guldark, Valharad, Heidar, Darien, Taaveti, Ysidra, Sek'Kuar, Isa
Destiny Michael G. Ryan February 27, 2007 Planar Chaos Rath Gerrard, Crovax, Selenia, Sisay, Mirri, Starke, Tahngarth, Karn, Orim, Volrath
The Hanweir Chronicle[26] Alison Luhrs May 31, 2016 Shadows over Innistrad Innistrad Oliver Hayfield, Dunlap, Head Councilmad Reade, Aubrey Piero, Abigail Pietro, Catherine Pietro, Peter Pietro, Osten Mikus, Timothy Mikus, Deborah Mikus, Elder Mikus, Karl Havisham, Rudy Havisham, Edith Havisham, Elleanor Garrensun, Bear Garrensun, Gillian Garrensun, Rem Karolus, Councilwoman Larssen, Hettienne Millard, Councilwoman Blackwell, Hadwin Dodd, Carl Murray Councilwoman Seikes

Reposts of older stories[ | ]

Older articles[ | ]

These pages were launched in the days of the Weatherlight Saga, and thus post-revisionist, but they have not been updated anymore and are often down.

Other third Party Sites[ | ]

Archived sites[ | ]

The Duelist is not being printed anymore. The Internet has taken the place of many magazines, also on storyline territory. But even before the decline of printed magazines, there was information about the magic storyline to be found on the World Wide Web.

Acclaim[ | ]

Acclaim produced a computer game called Battlemage that centered around the Planeswalker War. On its site, Acclaim posted a long history of the conflict. Most of it is a recap of the ARMADA comics, although it does include some stuff not mentioned anywhere else.

Computer games[ | ]

There are also some computer games based on Magic that reveal parts of the storyline. The Battlegrounds game did have a storyline, but it was never in continuity.

Acclaim[ | ]

Microprose[ | ]

Sega[ | ]

Cryptic Studios[ | ]

See also[ | ]

References[ | ]

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