Dimir

Dimir is a guild from the fictional world of the Magic: The Gathering setting on the plane of Ravnica. It represents the blue-black color combination, and its identity centers on information, secrecy, and covert operations. Dimir is widely regarded as the guild of spies, manipulators, and mind-based intrigue, valuing knowledge as a source of power.

The guild’s philosophy emphasizes that control of secrets can influence politics, economics, and power structures more effectively than overt force. Its magic tends toward information gathering, illusion, and mind-affecting effects, often paired with stealth and disruption. Practitioners favor cunning, surveillance, and subterfuge, using networks of informants and hidden channels to influence outcomes without drawing attention.

Organization and culture are defined by a deliberately concealed leadership and a vast, hidden information network. Public appearances are rare, and many Dimir activities operate in the shadows of the city of Ravnica. The guild’s symbol is commonly depicted as a stylized pair of eyes or mirrored shapes, signaling its emphasis on seeing what others do not and keeping knowledge hidden from rivals.

In gameplay terms, Dimir is associated with blue and black mana and supports strategies that hinge on disruption and information control. Typical themes include drawing and manipulating cards, countering or delaying opponents, milling or removing threats, and maintaining control of the game state through secrecy and misdirection. Dimir’s presence in the Ravnican landscape is that of a quiet, pervasive influence—often unseen, but consistently shaping outcomes behind the scenes.