- "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 Dr. Strange (Marvel Cinematic Universe)
The power to manipulate magical energies. Possible source of Magic. Variation of Esoteric Energy Manipulation. Not to be confused with Mythical Energy Manipulation.
Also Called[]
- Arcane/Mystical/Spell Energy Manipulation
- Arcane/Magic/Magical/Mystic/Mystical Ergokinesis
- Magi/Mysto-Ergokinesis
Fiction-Specific Terms[]
- Magicka (The Elder Scrolls)
- Fantasia Control/Manipulation (Radiant)
- 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.
Applications[]
- Various Forms of Magic/Magical Powers
- Energy Magic
- Magic Adaptation
- Magic Arts
- Magic Channeling
- Magic Concentration
- Magic Conversion
- Magic Detection
- Magical Constructs
- Magical Energy Absorption
- Magical Energy Generation
- Magical Energy Solidification
- Magical Energy Storage
- Magical Energy Mimicry/Magically Enhanced Physiology
- Magical Flight
- Magical Pressure
- Magical Telekinesis
- Magical Telepathy
- Magical Teleportation
- Magical Warping
- Cultivation
Techniques[]
Variations[]
Associations[]
- Anti-Magic
- Cosmic Energy Manipulation
- Ley Line Manipulation
- Magical Human Physiology
- Superior Human Physiology
- Transcendent Physiology
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)
- 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
- Susie (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)
- Arm Users (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 (Marvel Comics)
- 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)
- Magic Users (RWBY)
- Various Skylanders (Skylanders)
- Ancient Elementals (Skylanders)
- Hunters (Solo Leveling)
- Various Characters (Star vs The Forces of Evil)
- Scathach (Valkyrie Crusade)
- Wizards ("Tales of Arcadia")
- Various Characters (TYPE-MOON)
- Tessa Quinn/Alchemical Aether (Sleepless Domain)
- Various Supernatural Beings (The Vampire Diaries/The Originals/Legacies)
- Mages (Warcraft series)
- Tinisha Dolaira (The Young Guardians); via Val'Dren Physiology
Known Objects[]
- Neptune's Trident (DC Comics)
- Poseidon's Trident (DC Comics)
- Trident (Disney's The Little Mermaid)
- Gungnir (Marvel Comics)
- Runes of Merlin (Rune Guardians)