"I never dreamed of seeing that card with my own eyes... This is indeed a surprise... Behold the last power you and I shall unveil... It is the power to bring about a new beginning, or the ultimate end. It may be possible now, with this newfound power... You may be able to defeat the one who cannot be defeated. What you have in your hands is the power of the Universe... ...Nothing is outside the realm of possibility for you now."
The Universe Arcana (宇宙, Uchuu)? is an Arcana in the Persona series. The Universe Arcana is commonly associated with Social Links, where its power is based upon the protagonist's bonds with others. The first and only known users of the Universe are Makoto Yuki and Kotone Shiomi of Persona 3, where they were able to unleash its power to seal Nyx.
Overview[]
Much like the Aeon Arcana, the Universe is not part of the Rider-Waite Tarot Deck like the other Arcana, rather, it is from the Thoth Deck, numbered XXI and replacing The World Arcana.
Appearances[]
Design[]
The Universe Arcana itself doesn't have a specific design. When Igor creates The Universe Arcana for the protagonist of Persona 3, all that is seen is an empty tarot card. However, in both Persona 3: The Movie and Persona 3 Reload, the Universe Arcana card is seen with the same design as The World.
Profile[]
Persona 3[]
The Universe Arcana serves as catalyst of sealing Nyx in Persona 3. Knowing that Nyx cannot be defeated, the protagonist was taken to the Velvet Room. Igor comforted the protagonist by informing them that they are, in fact, still alive. He questioned the protagonist if they could hear the sound of their friends cheering them to not give up.
Through the voices and cheering of the others, Igor crafted the Universe Arcana and promptly gave it to the protagonist. Igor remarked that he never dreamed of being able to see the Universe Arcana, and tells the protagonist that it symbolizes a new beginning or the ultimate end. Awakening in the highest plane of Tartarus, where Nyx descended, the protagonist ascended towards Nyx's true body, the moon, in an attempt to stop the beginning of The Fall.
However, upon achieving the Universe Arcana, the protagonist was unable to unleash its power, due to Nyx's assault. Through the cheering of SEES and others, the protagonist managed to restore all of their energy through conjuring to perform the Great Seal, sealing Nyx away from humanity. However, using such tremendous powers required the protagonist to sacrifice themself, as the Great Seal uses their life essence to seal Nyx away.
Characters[]
| Character | Game |
|---|---|
| Makoto Yuki | Persona 3 |
| Kotone Shiomi | Persona 3 Portable |
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