Warning! This article contains SPOILERS for Agatha All Along episode 3Agatha Along just confirmed a rule about the rules of witchcraft in the MCU. Magic is not a new concept to the MCU, from the Asgardian magic used by Frigga and Loki to the mystical arts studied by Doctor Strange. WandaVision introduced chaos magic, and Wanda's use of it helped her fulfill the Scarlet Witch's prophecy. It's no surprise that the franchise has so many strong heroes and villains The magical owners of the MCU are depicted as extraordinary, advanced individuals.
However, the introduction of the witch Agatha Harkness to the MCU revealed a type of magic that is more recognizable to the general audience. There have been many interpretations of witchcraft in the media over the decades, so audiences are already familiar with the idea of a witch and her coven. Agatha Along plays on stereotypical images of witchcraft while also pushing the boundaries of what constitutes witchcraft. In fact, Agatha Along the third episode confirmed a witch rule that changed magic in the MCU.
Agatha confirms that anyone can be a witch
In the third episode Agatha AlongAgatha and her party begin their journey along the Witches' Road. When the other witches try to question Teen and Sharon being on the trip, Teen replies, “Anyone can be a witch with the right training.” When other witches wonder how they will pass the trials of the road without magic, A teenager brings up the concept of analog magicit is hand magic that even those without powers can train to perform. The teenager's comment might not seem like much, but it's important confirmation that anyone in the MCU can be a witch.
“Well, there's always analog magic. You know, magical hand gestures that require effort. Witchcraft, emphasis on art.” – A teenager
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The episode later applies this theory to the first trial. Jennifer Kale agrees to travel the Witches' Path with Agatha as her powers are currently locked. However, he can still brew the potion needed to reverse the effects of the poison. Although Jennifer initially doubts herself, the success of the first trial shows it he can only make a potion from knowledge. Despite being powerless, he was able to cast spells without a specific individual.
Doctor Strange May Have Learned Magic Before
The MCU previously implied that anyone could learn magic as long as they attended the training. Stephen Strange was an ordinary man, and after some intense training under the watchful eye of the Ancient One, he became a powerful wizard. Learning magic in the MCU is no easy feat, though even an ordinary person can learn to use magic with enough time and practice.
Doctor Strange's journey implied that anyone could learn magic, but it was never publicly confirmed until now. Episode three, with a teenager revealing about using magic and Jennifer demonstrating powerless witchcraft Agatha Along showed that magic can actually be learned by anyone. This means that the possibilities for MCU characters to receive magic are endless and Agatha Along It sets up Teen to use her own magic by the season finale.