Planar Bridge

Phyrexian Arc Build-Up

New 17 Jan 2023 Asked by amateurauteur 49 Comments

Where was there any "subtle build-up" of the Phyrexian arc in any set between New Phyrexia and Kaldheim, except for a brief mention of the Sylex in Dominaria (2018)?


The planar bridge in the Bolas Arc, Elspeth’s nightmare in Theros Beyond Death, Pretty much every appearance of Karn. It was subtle, it wasn’t non-existent.

Story Pacing Feedback

New 17 Jan 2023 Asked by thisisanuncreativeusername 62 Comments

I think one of the elements that causes the Phyrexian arc to feel more rushed than the Bolas arc is that in between the first 'phase' of the Phyrexian plan (sap from the World Tree on Kaldheim) and the start of Phyrexians being the main focus (Kamigawa) we had four sets where the main story revolved around things not related to the Phyrexian plan (Strix-DND-Innistrad). Compared to the Bolas arc where the first 'phase' is retreiving the Planar Bridge from Kaladesh, and every set after that builds on the impending threat of Bolas, either directly in Amonkhet block or just as the background element driving the plot (Ixalan, Dominaria, Ravnica). I think the Phyrexians having no bearing on the plot for so much of the middle of the arc is what contributes to feeling like the story feeling like its been condensed down even if that isn't technically the case.


Interestingly, during the Bolas Arc, a common comment were “does everything have to be about Bolas?” We’re trying to find the right balance between sets that are core to the larger story line and sets that are a breather away from it.

Phyrexian's Ability to Hold Spark

New 28 Jan 2022 Asked by sobek16 229 Comments

Will there be an explanation about how Phyrexians can now hold a spark?


This isn’t my area of expertise, so I’m going to do my best to explain it, but I might get a few small details wrong. Bear me with me.Phyrexians can’t hold a spark. It has to do with the fact that they’re soulless and you need a soul to hold a spark. It’s the same reason some other creature types can’t become a planeswalker (well, without some extenuating circumstance like with Karn). Pre-mending planeswalkers were immune to Phyrexianization based on their ability to have total control over their form. This is not true with post-mending planeswalkers. The Phyrexians are aware of the Multiverse. Prior to the Mending, they used portals to travel between planes, but the Mending shut down the portals (with only once exception that I know of - The Planar Bridge, but even that can’t transport living tissue). Because Phyrexianizing someone removes their soul, it would take away a planeswalkers ability to planeswalk, which is what definitionally makes one a planeswalker. Thus, Phyrexianizing a planeswalker wasn’t a solution to the Phyrexians’ problem. Jin-Gitaxias is on Kamigawa studying spirits made manifest believing that it might hold valuable information for the Phyrexians. It turns out it did and Jin-Gitaxias learned how to compleat a planeswalker without removing their soul/spark. That’s what’s going on. Read the Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty stories for more info.

Artifact and Enchantment in Future Story

New 25 Apr 2020 Asked by calituco-blog 36 Comments

Hi Mark, hope you and your family are safe these days. Gotta little questoin about magic story. Most of the time, planes feature important Artifacts of great power, that are relevant to the overarching story of magic, liker the Helvault, the Immortal Sun, the Planar Bridge, or the Chain Veil. May I request more important Enchantment (like Calix or The Great Aurora) for future magic stories?


You may.

Planeswalking Exclusivity

New 21 Jan 2020 Asked by symphonic-sync 66 Comments

The in-universe mechanics of planes walking is some sort of weird science that certain objects, like the Weatherlight/Planar Bridge/Phyrexian Portals can exploit to traverse planes. Sometimes that object is a living thing and maybe has some perks along with it. Doesn't seem too hard to grasp or get all controversial over. Boy planeswalking with dog is cool in my book.


In order to make planeswalkers special (as they are the core of our IP), we want the ability to walk between planes to be exclusive to them. That’s what The Mending was all about, optimizing our IP to make planeswalkers central to it.

Planar Bridge Separation

New 02 Oct 2019 Asked by equino-away 36 Comments

What happens if Will or Rowan crosses the Planar Bridge without the other ?


I’m not sure they could cross it if not together,

Planeswalkers and Planar Bridge

New 01 Sep 2019 Asked by wlcm-t-th-lmp-prd-deactivated20 57 Comments

Could a planeswalker walk through the planar bridge and be okay? I know it can only transport non-living materials but would having a spark protect them from the blind eternity?


Having a spark does protect you from the effects of the Blund Eternities.

Changelings and Planar Portals

New 14 Jul 2019 Asked by cairnwanderer 37 Comments

Couldn't we do what Comics do any use story to explain bigger changes in the future? Like, if we need Changelings in every tribal block, make a story about them escaping through the planar portal and getting scattered on every plane or something.


1) Planar portals are no longer really a thing. The Planar Bridge, the only existing planar portal, can’t transport living materials. Bolas had to raise a zombie army covered in lazotep to use it.2) While changeling is an answer for heaby tribal sets, it’s far from the only answer mechanically.3) Worlds need creative integrity. We try to avoid using things that conflict against the nature of the world.

Planeswalker Planar Bridge

New 05 Apr 2019 Asked by anubix88 46 Comments

Can planeswalkers cross the planar bridge?


I don’t believe so, but they can already planeswalk so it doesn’t matter.

WAR Additional Plane

New 05 Apr 2019 Asked by windsweptheath 96 Comments

You mentioned we will see one other plane in WAR... I wouldn't ask you to spoil it, or even for hints... but can I just check whether you mean the views of Amonkhet that we've already seen? Like the view we get through the Planar Bridge?


There is a least one card completely set on another plane.

Kaladesh Trading Network

New 03 Mar 2019 Asked by stormtide-leviathan 53 Comments

What are the chances of Kaladesh setting up a trading network with other planes using the planar portal technology? Even if they can't send organic material through, they could probably still find a way to communicate.


Note that very few people on Kaladesh are aware of the true meaning of the Planar Bridge.

Planar Bridge Conundrum

New 27 Feb 2019 Asked by chocolatechipmarshmallowpizza 58 Comments

If Rashmi's planar bridge can't transport living matter, why can the Planar Bridge card get creatures?


The card mechanics don’t always line up 100% with the creative. We err towards the best gameplay over the highest creative accuracy.

Weatherlight's Technology Limits

New 26 Feb 2019 Asked by windydelcarlo 38 Comments

Couldn't the Weatherlight theoretically use whatever technology Rashmi produced to bridge the planes?


Rashmu’s Planar Bridge can only transport non-organic items.

Future Set Hopes

New 02 Jan 2017 Asked by theeverlastingdave 26 Comments

All I want for 2017 is more great limited formats like Eternal Masters and Kaladesh, Gods on Amonkhet, and a Planar Bridge on New Phyrexia.


We’ll have to wait and see.


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