Ugin eventually made his home on the plane of Tarkir, where his magic was responsible for the creation of the plane's dragons. Valuing both the dragon broods and the humanoid Clans, he gifted the Clans with concealment magic so they could evade the depredations of the dragons. He also revealed the secret of Ghostfire to the Jeskai Way, and the art of the Whisper Mind to the Temur Frontier. By sharing his secrets among the clans, no one clan would have more power than the others. [11] Ken Nagle (December 29, 2014). " Designing Your Fate". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.

The qualifying round for the Regional Championships that feed into Pro Tour 4 will start April 22, 2023, and will run until August 20, 2023. During that time, participating WPN stores and approved organizers will host Regional Championship Qualifiers that award invitations to the Regional Championship(s) within their respective region. For season 2, the format of each Regional Championship will match the constructed format of the corresponding RCQ round. Ugin is most associated with the plane of Tarkir, where his elemental storms birthed the dragons who now rule the lands. [5] But his story begins on the plane of Dominaria, where he was born. These Regional Championship events will take place this year in late September to late November, and each Regional Championship event awards prize money to top finishers. The winner of each Regional Championship also secures a spot in 2024's World Championship!

Doug Beyer stated that he believed the fact that Ugin transcended color in his magic is the reason why he became a "spirit" dragon. There had been much speculation about whether Ugin was an Elder Dragon, but Creative had not decided against it at that time. [29] Later, Bolas Twins confirmed that he was born an elder dragon; whether he retains that status or not is currently ambiguous. His "spirit" persona was revealed to be an aspect of his rebirth on the Meditation Plane. [11]

a b c Kate Elliott (June 20, 2018). " Chronicle of Bolas: The First Lesson". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast. Yasova Dragonclaw, Tae Jin, Naiva, Baishya, Fec, Mattak, Oiyan, Darka, Rakhan, Ugin, Nicol Bolas, Chromium RhuellUgin then expanded himself throughout the plane, revealing that he'd merged his essence with the Meditation Realm. He'd also sealed the plane off from the rest of the multiverse, preventing anyone (including himself) from entering or leaving again. Ugin told Bolas that he will keep watch over him, ensuring that he cannot bring any more harm to the multiverse, until Bolas' natural death in thousands of years. Doug Beyer (January 17, 2015). " Is Ugin an Elder Dragon like Nicol Bolas?". A Voice for Vorthos. Tumblr.

After the War of the Spark, but before Bolas awoke on the Meditation Realm, Ugin communicated through the Spirit-Gem with Araithia Shokta and Liliana Vess in Caligo on Dominaria. [25] Ugin explained that the Gem could reveal its possessor's “true, best self.” While Araithia held the Gem, she became visible to everyone. For Liliana, Ugin appeared to her and explained that she would have to choose her path to redemption. Later, when Liliana held the Spirit-Gem in one hand and the Chain Veil in the other, the Spirit-Gem began to glow. As it disappeared, Liliana dropped the Veil and gave it up. The Gem's location is officially unknown, although it presumably returned to Ugin. Kate Elliott (July 11, 2018). " Chronicle of Bolas: Whispers of Treachery". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast. Kelly Digges (October 14, 2015). " Revelation at the Eye". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast. Matt Cavotta wrote a short story entitled "How Many Eyes?" inspired by Ghostfire, in which Ugin emerges from a time rift, implying this character's alternate reality origin. [28] It is doubtful this story has any real bearing upon Ugin's true appearance as this was written sometime before the Eldrazi plotline had been created.This version of Unholy Heat features new artwork from Cabrol, and Eldritch Evolution's card art comes courtesy of DZO. Until Ugin's origin was revised in the Chronicle of Bolas, Ugin was considered to be from Tarkir by Magic creative. [30] Regional Championship Qualifier and Regional Championship promo cards are getting a Secret Lair refresh! While supplies last, this round of RCQs will award promos for participation as well as for top finishing players. These promos will be supplied to participating stores by regional tournament organizers.