Is there a non Legendary planeswalker?
There is currently no non-legendary planeswalker card that has been officially printed, as all planeswalkers have the supertype “legendary” and are subject to the “legend rule”. However, it’s possible for a non-legendary planeswalker to exist in the game through other means, such as Jace creating non-legendary planeswalker tokens.
Understanding Planeswalkers
What are Planeswalkers?
Planeswalkers are a type of card in Magic: The Gathering that represent powerful, magical beings with unique abilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Are all planeswalkers legendary?
Yes, all planeswalkers have the supertype “legendary” and are subject to the “legend rule”.
Q2: Can there be non-legendary planeswalkers?
It’s unlikely that a non-legendary planeswalker card will be printed, but it’s possible for a non-legendary planeswalker to exist through other means.
Q3: What is the legend rule?
The legend rule states that if a player controls two or more legendary permanents with the same name, they must sacrifice all but one of them.
Q4: Can I have multiple planeswalkers with the same subtype?
Yes, you can have multiple planeswalkers with the same subtype as long as they have different names.
Q5: Are there any uncommon planeswalkers?
Yes, there are uncommon planeswalkers, such as Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner, which is an uncommon planeswalker from the War of the Spark set.
Q6: What were the original planeswalkers?
The first five planeswalkers to be printed are known as the Lorwyn Five: Ajani, Jace, Liliana, Chandra, and Garruk.
Q7: Who is the strongest planeswalker?
The strongest planeswalker is subjective and can depend on the metagame and playstyle, but some of the most powerful planeswalkers include Oko, Thief of Crowns, Jace, the Mind Sculptor, and Nicol Bolas.
Q8: Can planeswalkers be indestructible?
Yes, planeswalkers can be made indestructible, but this will not prevent them from being put into the graveyard if they have zero loyalty.
Q9: What happens when a planeswalker’s loyalty reaches zero?
When a planeswalker’s loyalty reaches zero, it is put into its owner’s graveyard as a state-based action.
Q10: Are planeswalkers still immortal?
No, planeswalkers are no longer immortal after the Mending, which changed the nature of a planeswalker’s spark.
Q11: Can I have two planeswalkers with the same name?
No, you cannot have two planeswalkers with the same name on the battlefield at the same time.
Q12: Are there colorless planeswalkers?
Yes, there are colorless planeswalkers, such as Karn and Ugin, which do not have any colored mana symbols in their casting costs.
Q13: Are planeswalkers being phased out?
Yes, with the release of March of the Machine and its aftermath, it seems that planeswalkers are being phased out of the game.
Q14: Can non-legendary planeswalkers be commanders?
Some planeswalkers have the line “[CARDNAME] can be your commander“, which is an exception to the rule that your commander must be a legendary creature.
Q15: Is there a dragon planeswalker?
Yes, Nicol Bolas is a dragon planeswalker who has played a significant role in the Magic: The Gathering storyline.