Abzan

Abzan is a fictional clan in the Magic: The Gathering universe, appearing in the Khans of Tarkir and Fate Reforged sets. It is one of the five clans of Tarkir and is defined by its tri-color identity: white, black, and green mana. The Abzan are portrayed as patient, stubborn, and deeply devoted to family and lineage. Their culture emphasizes endurance, long-term planning, and the idea that strength is earned and preserved across generations. Governance and social structure center on kinship and honor, with weight given to ancestral ties and responsibility to one’s house.

In the lore, the Abzan occupy a central region of Tarkir and are often depicted as resilient warriors and strategists who prefer steady, resourceful approaches to conflict. They are contrasted with other clans that prize speed, deceit, or raw force, highlighting a theme of persistence and accumulation of advantage over time.

Gameplay-wise, Abzan decks in Magic: The Gathering typically emphasize durability and value. They combine removal, efficient creatures, and ways to extend the presence of threats on the battlefield. A recurring theme in cards associated with the Abzan is growth and resilience, delivering incremental benefits that help players outlast opponents. In Fate Reforged, a keyword associated with Abzan design emphasizes adding +1/+1 counters to creatures, reinforcing the clan’s philosophy of making creatures harder to remove and more capable the longer they endure.

See also: Tarkir, Khans of Tarkir, Fate Reforged, other Tarkir clans (Jeskai, Sultai, Mardu, Temur).