Gix

Iconic Characters Cards

Do you know why wotc was so reticent to make cards of important and iconic characters like Urza and Gix until relatively recently?

There was a concern their power level was too strong to make a card out of.

Gix Power Level Urza Wizards of the Coast

Elesh Norn's Mana Cost

Is there any particular reason why Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines is the only Praetor (including Ebon,Sanguine and Gix) to not have double colored pips in her casting cost? is it a card spacing thing? if so is that something that often has mechanical influence?

The card was called Norn, Mother of Machines for most of design. At the slide show, a number of people made the note that the card needed to be called Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines as all the other Praetors had their full name. Adding in “Elesh” meant we only had room for two mana pips, one of which had to be generic mana, so she changed from 3WW to 4W.So, why is Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines the only Praetor with a single color pip? Typography.

Casting Cost Colorless Colors Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Gix Mana Praetor

Alternate Timeline Set

Has there ever been discussion of a set for alternate story timelines, like Planar Chaos but for the story instead of the mechanics? Like what if Gix had corrupted Urza instead of Mishra, what if Ugin didn't help imprison the Eldrazi and Sorin and Nahiri tried to kill them instead, what if the Blackblade actually was able to kill Bolas during War of the Spark, etc.?

It’s a frequent ask on Blogatog. What “what if” scenario would you most like to see on a card?

Corrupted Eldrazi Gix Imprison Mechanics Mishra Planar Chaos Story / Lore Urza War of the Spark War of the Spark

Gix Phyrexian Absence

Hey Mark! Really enjoy MTG BRO so far! Love the flavor and mechanics. I collect cards in Phyrexian and was really disappointed not to see Gix in Phyrexian, any reason for that?

I think it was something more for the five New Phyrexia Praetors than a general Phyrexian thing as there are (and will be a bunch more) Phyrexian cards.

Flavor Gix Mechanics New Phyrexia Phyrexian Praetor The Brothers' War

Gix's Unique Ability

Hi Mark! Loving all the different Brother's War spoilers (and excited to see Saheeli's!) Quick question though: Why doesn't Gix, a Phyrexian Praetor, have a Praetor-like effect (compared to Elesh Norn, Jin-Gitaxis, Sheoldred, Urabrask, and Vorinclex)?

That’s unique to those five, not all Phyrexisn Praetors.

Gix Phyrexian Praetor Spoilers

Gix Card Classification

Gix was a phyrexian demon, why is he just a phyrexian praetor n his card? space issues?

Both Demon and Praetor don’t fit, so we had to choose one.

Demon Gix Phyrexian Praetor

Gix Reveal Reaction

How its to feel to finally make a GIX card after more than 25 years of people asking it often?
and you will guys show him on saturday on hasbro panel?
can u give if is MONO B ou B with?
thx maro im crying tears of joy he is finally here!

It feels good. I can’t say what colors Gix is.

Colors Gix Mark Rosewater Wizards of the Coast

Identity of Gix

Who is Gix? I thought it was a nickname for Gin-Gitaxian but we saw him in Kamikawa.

From the mtg wiki:Gix was a Phyrexian demon and praetor who served as one of the highest-ranking lieutenants to the Dark God Yawgmoth. Originally a human Thran from the continent of Terisiare on the plane of Dominaria, Gix was converted into a Phyrexian Demon by Yawgmoth himself during the events of the Thran-Phyrexian War. His demon body was built of bone, machine parts, and soft meat.

Demon Dominaria Gix God Human Phyrexian Praetor

Gix Card Possibility

Can I get a maybe on Gix finally getting his card in Brothers War?

Maybe. : )

Gix Humor

Gix Card Chances

Hi Mark, what are the chances of finally seeing a Gix card in the upcoming Brother's War set?

I can’t give you odds, but he did play a role in the story.

Gix Story / Lore

Phyrexian Type and Text Space

Will the addition of the "Phyrexian" creature type create problems with text space for future cards on their type line? I know that Priest of Gix has four creature types now in the Oracle text, which seems to be impossible to fit on an actual card.

There are a few cards that might require some creative problem solving to reprint with the Oracle text.

Creatures Gix Phyrexian Priest of Gix Reprints

Gix and Ashnod Card Requests

2 questions1. Why does gix and ashnod still don't have a card (safe bet both are the most requested at this point)2. You aware MTGO just Updated cards with phyrexia typing?

1. There are a lot of cards that players want. Each set can only do so much. Also, we don’t start at the top of the list. We put things where they fit. I promise you we’ll find a home for them one day. 2. I am aware.

Ashnod Gix Magic Online

MH2's Legendary Characters

hey maro, how many legendaries character we will get in MH 2? Does gix and ashnod is coming in this seT?

I can’t name names yet, but a bunch more than was in the first Modern Horizons.

Ashnod Gix Legendary Creatures Mark Rosewater Modern Horizons

Status of Phyrexian Character Gix

Is Gix the only "major" phyrexian character without a card?

It depends where you draw the line of “major”. He’s definitely the highest profile Phyrexian to not have a card.

Gix Phyrexian

Possibility of Gix in MH2

Can I get a maybe on a Gix card in mh2?

Maybe. : )

Gix Humor Modern Horizons 2

MH2 Cardless Character Hint

Any cardless characters finally getting a card in MH2? (Gix,Ashnod etc ;)

Maybe. : )

Ashnod Gix Humor Modern Horizons 2

Gix's Potential Return

Can i get a maybe on gix returning in the storyline as we never saw him die?

Maybe. : )

Gix Humor

Gix's Character Color Embodiment

Is Gix on the list for old important characters needing new cards? I'm also curious as to what colors you think he embodies?

Gix is on the list. He’s base black.

Black Colors Gix

Rona's Alignment to Gix

Follow up on gix's color(s) which is black How come rona is dimir then since she’s a disciple of gix

She wants learn everything she can (blue) about Gix (black).

Black Blue Colors Dimir (U/B) Gix

Color of Gix

What color(s) would Gix be?

Gix is pretty black.

Black Colors Gix