Written by Jim Ziegler

In an infinite multiverse with infinite possibilities, every possible event must occur, and every possible world must exist. The multiverse of Magic: The Gathering has never had defined limits, and it could well be limitless. Throughout the multiverse we’ve seen countless worlds with different resources, races, and laws of physics far outside of what we could ever experience in reality, from floating islands to aether flowing through the air itself.

We’ve seen planes without humans before, but never before Bloomburrow have we encountered a plane that warps visitors to match itself. When Urza and Gerrard traveled to Phyrexia, they didn’t become cyborgs. Nor did Angrath or Quintorius become human when they traveled to Ixilan, a plane without Loxodon or Minotaurs. So what makes Bloomburrow different?

 

It’s already been confirmed that the creatures of Bloomburrow are the same sizes as their extraplanar counterparts: Mice are mouse-sized, raccoons are raccoon-sized, bears, wolves, and moose are their normal size, and enormous compared to the denizens of Valley. But when Ral, Jace, and Vraska visited the plane they all arrived as small anthropomorphic animals: An otter, a fox, and a lizard.

It makes sense from a story perspective, because a human or gorgon arriving in a world where they could accidentally step on most of the population would be problematic. And the strength of Ral’s lightning seems to be linked to his size, otherwise he would have incinerated the dragonhawk, which presumably arrived in Bloomburrow via an Omenpath and was “animal-shifted” to match the environment, which answers the question about Planeswalkers arriving to Bloomburrow normalls, being animal-shifted, and leaving via omenpaths. Sorry, furries, they won’t stay adorable when they return to Ravnica.

 

The unanswered question is what happens to residents of Bloomburrow when they leave via Omenpath? Would they all become human, or something closer to their normal selves? Would Gev be a Viashino, Finneas a Moonfolk, and Zoraline a bat?

 

Mark Rosewater recently referenced “future Bloomburrow Commander decks,” which hints at the possibility of returning to Magic’s comfiest plane sometime in the future. Maybe then we’ll get the answer. Until then, there are finally enough rabbits, otters, and Mice for proper kindred decks!

 

GATHER FOR MAGIC

Bloomburrow Release Draft

Friday, 6:00 PM

The tails are tiny, but the adventures are big in Bloomburrow, Magic’s newest set. Explore the valley with Ral, Mable, and others in Gam3Escape’s release draft event. Sealed format, 3 packs. Entry: $25

 

Standard Showdown

Saturday, 3:00 PM

Tiny tails, big adventures, Standard format! The first Standard Showdown of the Bloomburrow meta is here! Bring your best deck, and battle it out for fun and prizes. Entry fee: $10

 

Casual Commander

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 6:00 PM.

The most popular format in Magic, Commander, is back on the table. Bring your favorite deck, or playtest a new one against other magicians. No entry fee: These battles are for honor, not prizes!

IN THE WORLD OF POKÉMON

Standard Constructed Tournament

Sunday, 3:00 PM

Show everyone that you’re the best! Like no one ever was! Join the battle at the weekly Standard Constructed Tournament! Regulation F, no deck list required. Entry fee: $6

 

Pokémon League Casual Play

Monday and Saturday at 6:30 PM, Sunday at noon

The $6 entry fee comes with a pack of your choice from any in the store.

 

TIME TO DUEL! Yu-Gi-Oh!

Advanced Constructed Tournament

Wednesday, Friday 7:00 PM

Duel for supremacy in the Yu-Gi-Oh Trading Card Game. Earn OTS Tournament Packs while demonstrating your skills as a duelist. Entry fee: $10

A WHOLE NEW WORLD

Ursula’s Return Lorcana League

Monday, & Saturday, 6:30 PM

The adventures in the Inklands continue with Locana League. Bring your sealed deck, or join the fun! The initial entry fee includes a starter deck of your choice, a booster pack, and a 200-card deck box to keep your sealed cards from getting mixed up with your collection. Entry fee: $25 (one-time charge)

THIS MEANS WAR(HAMMER)!

Kill Team

Zoom in on the action and lead a single squad into combat, with modified rules to keep the action moving. Bring your best squad and prepare to battle. We will be hosting learn how to play Kill Team events throughout June and July.  Kill Team Tournament in August.

 

Casual Warhammer

Sunday, 5:00 PM

In the grim darkness of the far future, there is only war. At Gam3Escape, there is only Warhammer! Whether it’s a Tyranid terror or a Blood Angel battalion, stage your army and prepare for battle at the weekly Casual Warhammer event. 

 

Cardfight! Vanguard

overDress Constructed Tournament

Monday, 5:30 PM

Bring your cards and get ready to fight! Cardfight! Vanguard is back with weekly tournaments, every Monday night. Entry fee: $6

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