What happened to Zhalfir?
Zhalfir, a massive and advanced kingdom that once made up a large portion of the continent of Jamuraa on the plane of Dominaria, was phased out of time and space by the planeswalker Teferi Akosa during the first phase of the first Phyrexian Invasion. The former location of Zhalfir is now known as the Zhalfirin Void, and it has since become a plane of its own in the aftermath of New Phyrexia’s Invasion of the Multiverse.
Understanding the Fate of Zhalfir
Zhalfir was a significant realm with its own unique history and magical properties. Its phasing out had a profound impact on the multiverse, leading to a series of events that would change the course of history.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is Zhalfir still phased out?
Zhalfir is no longer phased out and has become its own plane, with the land being Zhalfir and the sky being New Phyrexia/Mirrodin.
2. Is Zhalfir its own plane?
Yes, Zhalfir is now its own plane, separate from Dominaria and other planes in the multiverse.
3. What happened to the planeswalkers in the aftermath?
The multiverse experienced an event known as The Great Pruning, where most planeswalker sparks vanished, in an attempt to heal itself from the Phyrexian invasion.
4. Is Teferi dead?
No, Teferi survived but was caught in a slow-time bubble for thirty years, although he only experienced it as thirty seconds.
5. Why is Urabrask in New Capenna?
Uabrask was brought to New Capenna to investigate a potential way to kill Elesh Norn.
6. How does phasing of Zhalfir work?
Phased-out permanents are treated as though they don’t exist, and their static abilities have no effect on the game.
7. What happened to New Phyrexia?
New Phyrexia attempted to invade the entire multiverse but was defeated and switched places with the formerly phased-out Zhalfir.
8. Are the compleated planeswalkers dead?
No, compleated individuals are not dead but are emptied of their humanity and replaced with an unrelenting devotion to Phyrexia.
9. Who kills Vorinclex?
Vorinclex was decapitated by either Elspeth Tirel or Shella, an Askari knight.
10. Is Atraxa still alive?
Atraxa’s death has changed New Phyrexia, and the Invasion Tree is changing with it.
11. Does phasing happen before untap?
Yes, phasing occurs before untap during each of your untap steps.
12. Does phasing back in trigger ETB effects?
No, phasing does not trigger ETB or LTB effects.
13. What is the purpose of phasing?
Phasing can help determine whether matches are on the paternal or maternal side, and it can also be used to protect a player’s board from board wipes.
14. Why is Elesh Norn scared of Elspeth?
Elesh Norn fears Elspeth because as a child, Elspeth was tortured by Phyrexians in Capenna, which ultimately led to her spark igniting.
15. Did any Phyrexians survive?
Almost all of the New Phyrexian Praetors were killed, and Phyrexians all across the multiverse abruptly ceased to function, although Uabrask’s fate is unknown.