Is a Compleated Planeswalker Dead?
A Compleated planeswalker is essentially considered dead, as the process of compleation alters them to the point where they can no longer be restored to their original state, and this transformation is WotC’s way of cleaning the slate for future story developments. The concept of compleation is a pivotal element in the Magic: The Gathering universe, signifying a profound and irreversible change in a planeswalker’s being, often resulting in the loss of their spark and autonomy.
Understanding Compleation
The Process and Its Implications
Compleation involves a Phyrexian process that fundamentally changes a planeswalker, integrating Phyrexian components into their being, which can include the replacement of skin, organs, and other bodily parts with metal and machine components. This transformation is not only physical but also ideological, as the compleated planeswalker’s thoughts and actions become aligned with Phyrexian goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happens to a planeswalker after compleation? After compleation, a planeswalker’s original identity and spark are essentially lost, and they become a servant of the Phyrexians, carrying out their will without the ability to resist.
- Can a compleated planeswalker be saved? Generally, compleated planeswalkers are considered beyond salvation, as the process of compleation is designed to be irreversible, making it nearly impossible to restore them to their pre-compleated state.
- Is Nissa still compleated? Nissa was compleated during the events of Phyrexia: All Will Be One but was later un-compleated, losing her spark as a consequence of the Phyrexian invasion.
- Which planeswalkers have died? Several planeswalkers have met their end, including Tibalt, killed by Tyvar, Tamiyo, killed by The Wanderer, Lukka, killed by Vivien and Vadrok, and Nahiri, trapped within the Skyclave as it crumbled.
- Can planeswalkers be compleated? Yes, planeswalkers can be compleated through the Phyrexian process, which involves the integration of Phyrexian components into their being, altering them irreversibly.
- Is Ajani still compleated? Ajani was compleated and became a Phyrexian sleeper agent but was later un-compleated at the end of New Phyrexia’s invasion of the multiverse.
- Is the Wanderer compleated? The Wanderer’s status as compleated allows her to stay on Dominaria, either because compleation removed her quirk or because she was turned by the Phyrexians and given a chip.
- Is Vraska compleated? Vraska was compleated during the events of Phyrexia: All Will Be One.
- Did Tibalt get compleated? Tibalt was compleated and presumably killed by Tyvar Kell during the events of Phyrexia: All Will Be One.
- How did Lukka get compleated? Lukka was compleated after forming an eludha with a Phyrexian beast in the Hunter Maze, which poisoned his mind and made him susceptible to compleation.
- Will compleated planeswalkers come back? Compleated planeswalkers are generally considered dead and beyond return, as the story moves forward with new developments, allowing WotC to introduce new characters and plotlines.
- Who is the unluckiest planeswalker? The unluckiest planeswalker is an unnamed planeswalker from an undefined plane, cursed with bad luck.
- Who is the weakest planeswalker? Rankings of the weakest planeswalkers can vary, but Vraska, Scheming Gorgon, Tibalt, The Fiend-Blooded, and Tezzeret, Cruel Machinist are often considered among the weaker planeswalkers.
- Does Jace get compleated? Jace was compleated during the events of Phyrexia: All Will Be One.
- How are Phyrexians compleating planeswalkers? Phyrexians compleat planeswalkers through a process that involves replacing their body parts with Phyrexian components, such as metal and machine parts, and altering their mind to serve Phyrexian interests, often using necromantic magic if the subject dies during the procedure.