Magical Energy Manipulation

"We harness energy drawn from other dimensions of the Multiverse to cast spells, to conjure shields and weapons, to make magic."

― The Ancient One explaining magic to Stephen Strange (Marvel Cinematic Universe)

The power to manipulate magical energy. Possible source of Magic. Variation of Esoteric Energy Manipulation. Not to be confused with Mythical Energy Manipulation. Magical version of Scientific Energy Manipulation.

Also Called[]

Arcane/Mystical/Spell Energy Manipulation
Arcane/Magic/Magical/Mystic/Mystical Ergokinesis
Magical Energy Control
Magi/Mysto-Ergokinesis

Fiction-Specific Terms[]

Fantasia Control/Manipulation (Radiant)
Magicka (The Elder Scrolls)
Mysticio (Rune Guardians)

Capabilities[]

User can create, shape, absorb or manipulate magical energy; a form of mystical energy that fundamentally fuels and/or manifests all magical phenomena such as spells, practices, rituals, circles and enchanted objects. through this mystic energy users can transmute magic for a variety of effects and purposes, including obtaining magical powers from external and internal source, yielding upstanding results in the users magical practices. Users can even invoke other forms of energies for specific forms of magic that require said necessary energies to empower their spells.

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Limitation[]

Users of Magic Immunity are either completely immune or at least highly resistant.
Magic Negation is likely either highly effective or potentially fatal.
Can be countered by more powerful magic manipulators.
Control, discipline, and restraint are extremely important. Unconscious, impulsive, or reckless use of this power can be catastrophic.
If sentient, the magical energy may be able to overwhelm the user and take over them.

Known Users[]

Nigel Thrall (American Dragon Jake Long)
Sougetsu/Loki (Anti-Magic Academy 35th Test Platoon)
Asta (Black Clover)
Willow Rosenberg (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)
Rack (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)
Dawn Summers (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)
Evil Ernie (Chaos! Comics)
Users of Arcane Magic (Critical Role)
Various Magic Users (DC Comics)
- Kent Nelson/Doctor Fate
- Homo Magi
- Billy Batson/Shazam
- Black Adam
- Doctor Manhattan
Wizards (Diablo)
Various Characters (Dota 2)
- Rubick
Monster Lightners (Deltarune); only in Dark World
Darkners (Deltarune)
Mages (Dragon Age)
Moro (Dragon Ball Super)
Various Characters (Elden Ring)
Users of Magicka (The Elder Scrolls)
Various Characters (The Eminence In Shadow)
Mages (Fairy Tail)
Users of the Lifestream (Final Fantasy VII series)
Users of Materia (Final Fantasy VII series)
Sorceresses (Final Fantasy VIII)
Users of Para-Magic (Final Fantasy VIII)
Various Characters (Final Fantasy XIV)
Various Characters (Final Fantasy XVI)
Users of Arcane Magic (Forgotten Realms)
Chosen of Mystra (Forgotten Realms); via Silver Fire
Wizardkind (Harry Potter)
Magicians (Kono no Magicians)
Various Characters (The Legend of Zelda)
Various Characters (League of Legends)
- Ryze
- Ezreal
- LeBlanc
- Sylas
- Xerath
- Veigar
- Viktor
Various characters (Marchen Awakens Romance)
Various Magic Users (Marvel Comics)
- Loki
- Sylvie Lushton/Enchantress
- Bor Burison
- Amora/Enchantress
- Stephen Strange/Doctor Strange
- William Kaplan/Wiccan
- Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch
- Nico Minoru
- Ancient One
- Meggan
- Malekith
- Mangog
- Odin Force Users
  - Odin Borson
  - Thor Odinson
Agatha Harkness (Marvel Cinematic Universe)
Loki Laufeyson (Marvel Cinematic Universe)
Various Characters (Masters of the Universe)
Rico (Maya and the Three)
Chivo (Maya and the Three)
Li Mei (Mortal Kombat 1)
Alicorns (My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic)
- Twilight Sparkle
Lord Tirek (My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic)
Various Characters (Power Rangers Mystic Force)
Marian (Robin Hood: Mischief in Sherwood)
Magic Users (RWBY)
Various Skylanders (Skylanders)
Ancient Elementals (Skylanders)
Hunters (Solo Leveling)
Various Characters (Star vs The Forces of Evil)
Wizards (Tales of Arcadia)
- Morgana
- Merlin
- Clare Nuñez
- Douxie Casperan
- Nari
Various Characters (TYPE-MOON)
Monsters (Undertale)
Tessa Quinn/Alchemical Aether (Sleepless Domain)
Scathach (Valkyrie Crusade)
Various Supernatural Beings (The Vampire Diaries/The Originals/Legacies)
- Gods
- Witches and Warlocks
- Siphoners
- Hybrids
  - Tribrids
Mages (Warcraft series)
Tinisha Dolaira (The Young Guardians); via Val'Dren Physiology