Card Attributes Forge Interactive Simulation
Mana Value (CMC)
4
Starting Loyalty Counters
5
Passive Multiplier (Paradox Weight)
1.45
Archetype Presets
Lore Grounding: In the Reality Fracture arc, Jace Beleren sacrifices his corporeal existence and bequeaths his spark to Tamira ("Tam"), a gorgon protégé carrying Gideon's valor and Tamiyo's memory. Tam represents the first new spark ignited post-Desparkening.
Projected Impact Score
89.4
Out of 100 tactical scale
Meta Tier
Tier 1 Standard
Competitive format rating
Lore Resonance
High (Spark Succession)
Narrative & thematic continuity
Simulation Status
Ready for Deckbuilding
Validated archetype sync
Spark Succession & Lore Nexus Network
D3 Force-Directed Simulation • Drag or hover nodes Tam (Successor)
Jace Beleren
Sparks & Catalysts
Archetypes
Head-to-Head: Jace Beleren vs. Tam (Paradox Successor)
| Vector | Jace Beleren (Classic Core) | Tam, Gorgon Heir (Simulation Spec) | Tactical Consequence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mana / Tempo | {2}{U}{U} (Strict Blue 4 CMC) | {2}{W}{U} (Adaptive 4 CMC) | Azorius allows proactive removal & defensive stat buffering |
| Core Mechanics | Brainstorm, Fate Seal, Target Unsummon | Telepathic Stasis, Paradox Re-roll, Spark Cascade | Shifts focus from draw-go library control to permanent lock & probability rewriting |
| Starting Loyalty | 3–4 Counters standard | 5 Loyalty counters | Dodges Lightning Bolt / Cut Down range on entry turn |
| Passive Multiplier | 1.00 (Pure loyalty activation) | 1.45× Triggered Paradox Aura | Doubles effect efficiency during opponent turn counter-plays |
| Multiverse Status | Deceased ("Reality Fracture") | Active Spark Bearer (Post-Desparkening) | Primary face of Blue-aligned planeswalker storytelling |
Sources & Reference Material:
Polygon Report (September 2026): Magic: The Gathering Officially Reveals Jace's New Planeswalker Replacement. Lore grounding based on the culmination of the 20-year Beleren storyline, Wizards of the Coast character development guidelines, and competitive Standard archetype testing.