If there’s one thing users of Tarot or Oracle decks know, it’s that you can never have just one. The most recent temptation for your collection comes from Magic: The Gathering. Already known for making gorgeous cards, it’s not surprising that a Magic: The Gathering Oracle Deck is simply divine. And not only is it divine, but it can also help you divine your future path or quest. Combining imagery and lore from Magic‘s Greek-inspired plane Theros with the frame of an Oracle deck, the Magic: The Gathering Oracle Deck will help users find the answers they seek in a stylish and mythical way. To tease a little bit of what’s inside, we at Nerdist are pleased to exclusively reveal some of the gorgeous cart art you’ll find within this Magic: The Gathering Oracle deck… And the meaning these cards will hold if they turn up in your reading.
Explore the Art of These Magic: The Gathering Oracle Cards and Learn Their True Meaning
Web of Drama: Arasta of the Endless Web
The first Magic: The Gathering Oracle Deck card art we can reveal is for the card “Web of Drama: Arasta of the Endless Web.” In Magic‘s world, Arasta was a dryad, a beautiful nymph, who was tricked into becoming a monstrous spider. If Arasta turns up in your reading, she’s urging you to find some perspective and not get too caught up in the webs of drama around you.
You can take a closer look at the art from this Magic: The Gathering Oracle card below.
Transitions: Athreos
Next up is the art and card meaning from the Magic: The Gathering Oracle card “Transitions: Athreos.” If Athreos turns up while you’re using your Magic: The Gathering Oracle Deck, he’s here to tell you that transitions are inevitable in life. Though they can be difficult, the choices we make help us to thrive when they are happening. Athreos represents passing between worlds in Magic: The Gathering‘s universe. His ability to look into your soul reminds you that, sometimes, a little soul searching is a good thing.
Take a closer look at the “Transitions: Athreos” Magic: The Gathering Oracle card below.
Face Your Fear: Polukranos
Oracle decks can go very deep with their readings, and the Magic: The Gathering Oracle Deck is no different. The card “Face Your Fear: Polukranos” is not a light-hearted one, but it is incredibly important. Like Magic: The Gathering‘s Polukranos, who faces a legendary Hydra in his Oracle card art, we all face fear in our lives. When fear finds us, we can become frozen, but we can also prevail. At times, fear is just a shadow on the wall. If you draw this card from the Magic: The Gathering Oracle Deck, remember to take stock of what you should really be afraid of and what lessons you can learn from your fear.
Check out this beautiful Magic: The Gathering Oracle card below.
Check Out Even More Art From the Magic: The Gathering Oracle Deck
In addition to the above, we are also happy to share art for two more cards from the Magic: The Gathering Oracle Deck. However, to unlock their meanings, you’ll need to get a copy of the deck yourself. These cards are “Focus: Chimera,” and “Resourcefulness: Phenax.” Looking at the art of these the Magic: The Gathering Oracle Deck cards, we can glean a little bit about what they might mean for a seeker. But we’ll leave you to your own interpretations.
The Magic: The Gathering Oracle Deck‘s Release Date, Price, and More
If you’re ready to have a full reading using the Magic: The Gathering Oracle Deck, here’s how you can add it to your deck hoard. The Magic: The Gathering Oracle Deck releases on May 21, 2024, but you can pre-order it today for $24.99.
Its official description shares:
From the team behind The Dungeons & Dragons Tarot Deck comes this officially licensed oracle deck comprising 52 all-new illustrations that celebrate the characters, creatures, and lore of the world’s largest trading card game. Inspired by Theros, the plane where monsters prevail, mortals endure, and heroes ascend, this Magic: The Gathering-themed deck features exclusive art of Jace, the Planeswalker; Hythonia, the legendary gorgon; and well-known creatures such as the Pegasus, Chimera, Sirens, and more.
With stunning illustrations, The Magic: The Gathering Oracle Deck also features a guidebook that introduces readers to the practice of oracle cards, including instructions on how to use and interpret the cards and descriptions of each card image. Both denizens of Theros and practitioners of oracle cards hold belief as a powerful tool that we can use to create our reality, and with this deck you’ll be inspired to explore new realms of meaning.
Happy divining!