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The '''Arcana''' are a recurring element and mechanic in the {{Link|Series|P-}}. Arcana refers to the different names or classes of [[Tarot Card]]s used throughout the series, of which there are two kinds: the '''Major Arcana''' (consisting of 22 trump cards) and the '''Minor Arcana''' (four suits with 14 cards each). Of these two, the Major Arcana is much more prominent in the series. | The '''Arcana'''<ref group="note">Ordinarily, arcanum is the singular form whereas arcana is the plural form. The ''Persona'' series uses Arcana as both singular and plural.</ref> are a recurring element and mechanic in the {{Link|Series|P-}}. Arcana refers to the different names or classes of [[Tarot Card]]s used throughout the series, of which there are two kinds: the '''Major Arcana''' (consisting of 22 trump cards) and the '''Minor Arcana''' (four suits with 14 cards each). Of these two, the Major Arcana is much more prominent in the series. | ||
The Major Arcana are used to group [[Demon]]s,{{Exp App|P2IS|P2EP}} [[Persona (Concept)|Persona]]s, and [[Shadow (Persona)|Shadow]]s in the series, equivalent to [[Race]]s in other ''Megami Tensei'' games, wherein the entities are grouped into certain Arcana based on their shared characteristics or how they relate to the Arcana itself. Beginning with {{Link|Game|P3}}, each Major Arcana also has an associated [[Social Link]] ([[Confidant]] in {{Link|Game|P5}}); a character the protagonist can interact with who often has a story arc representing their Arcana. Completing a Social Link's story arc will give high experience to a newly fused Persona of that Arcana and, in certain games, unlock new abilities to the protagonist or their teammates. | The Major Arcana are used to group [[Demon]]s,{{Exp App|P2IS|P2EP}} [[Persona (Concept)|Persona]]s, and [[Shadow (Persona)|Shadow]]s in the series, equivalent to [[Race]]s in other ''Megami Tensei'' games, wherein the entities are grouped into certain Arcana based on their shared characteristics or how they relate to the Arcana itself. Beginning with {{Link|Game|P3}}, each Major Arcana also has an associated [[Social Link]] ([[Confidant]] in {{Link|Game|P5}}); a character the protagonist can interact with who often has a story arc representing their Arcana. Completing a Social Link's story arc will give high experience to a newly fused Persona of that Arcana and, in certain games, unlock new abilities to the protagonist or their teammates. | ||
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Most ''Persona'' games have just 22 Arcana, numbered 0 to 21; the same number of cards in a traditional Major Arcana deck. The Arcana in {{Link|Game|MIP}} and the ''[[Persona 2]]'' duology are based on the [[Wikipedia:Rider–Waite Tarot|Rider–Waite Tarot]] deck (in which the Strength and Justice cards are numbered VIII and XI, respectively), while the Arcana in {{Link|Game|P3}} and onward are based on the [[Wikipedia:Tarot de Marseilles|Tarot de Marseilles]] deck. However, some ''Persona'' games add additional Arcana from other Major Arcana decks as extra cards. Some of these cards share the same number as other cards in the same deck while a few are entirely new additions. | Most ''Persona'' games have just 22 Arcana, numbered 0 to 21; the same number of cards in a traditional Major Arcana deck. The Arcana in {{Link|Game|MIP}} and the ''[[Persona 2]]'' duology are based on the [[Wikipedia:Rider–Waite Tarot|Rider–Waite Tarot]] deck (in which the Strength and Justice cards are numbered VIII and XI, respectively), while the Arcana in {{Link|Game|P3}} and onward are based on the [[Wikipedia:Tarot de Marseilles|Tarot de Marseilles]] deck. However, some ''Persona'' games add additional Arcana from other Major Arcana decks as extra cards. Some of these cards share the same number as other cards in the same deck while a few are entirely new additions. | ||
{{Arcana Table}} | {{Arcana Table}} | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||