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Party members who specialize in magic include [[Donald Duck]], [[Jack Skellington]], and [[Zexion]].{{fact}}

In ''Kingdom Hearts'' and ''Kingdom Hearts II'', choosing the [[Dream Rod]] in the [[Dive to the Heart]] grants greater magic-casting ability upon leveling up earlier in-game. Magic-focused play styles are considered to be among the more difficult to use, owing largely to the care that must be taken of elemental effects, as some enemies may either be immune to and/or healed by certain elements, as well as the limitation of a finite amount of MP which must be carefully managed, with the assistance of restorative items and abilities such as [[MP Haste]] and [[MP Rage]].

Many individuals in the ''Kingdom Hearts'' universe are capable of using magic. All wielders of the [[Keyblade]] are capable of learning magic, and magic of the Keyblade itself is capable of great feats, being able to lock a [[world]]'s Keyhole, open [[gate]]s, and transform into different forms. Some specialize in the use of magic, such as Donald Duck, [[Merlin]], and [[Yen Sid]]. Those that are adept at magic can use it in a wide variety of uses outside of combat, such as transformations, transportation between worlds, realms, or even time periods, or casting enchantments or curses. Like many techniques, spells are often accompanied by an invocation, such as "Light!" when casting a [[Holy]] spell.

Casting magic costs MP, which can be recovered by collecting MP orbs, using restorative items such as Ethers, entering a [[Drive Form]], or by touching a Save Point. If the MP gauge is fully emptied, MP Charge begins, during which the gauge is replaced with the pink Charge gauge. While the Charge gauge gradually empties, magic cannot be used, but portions of the gauge can be emptied immediately in the same manner as recovering MP.

Magic commands may be dropped by enemies, purchased from shops, found in small chests, or obtained from various mini-games, such as the [[Command Board]].

There are only four types of basic magic available, which are at their respective third tiers from the beginning. They are accessible from the Command Menu under "Magic", and four of them can be set to shortcuts at one time for easy access during battle. Most magic can be cast in combos, similarly to attack combos, ending with a slightly more powerful magic finisher.{{?}}

There are six types of basic magic, with three tiers becoming available upon reaching certain milestones. They are accessible from the Command Menu under "Magic", and each type of magic can be switched to any of the available tiers in the menu for access in the field. Up to twelve of them can be set to shortcuts at one time for easy access during battle. Most magic can be cast in combos, similarly to attack combos, ending with a slightly more powerful magic finisher. Magic combos are affected by combo-related abilities, such as Combo Plus and Finishing Plus, and magic attacks can be interspersed with weapon attacks in one combo.{{?}} Cure magic cannot be used to make a combo.

As playable characters, Riku has access to Thundaga and Curaga magic, while Aqua has access to Firaga, Blizzaga, Thundaga, and Curaga.<!-- As allies, Riku can use Dark Firaga; Aqua can use Blizzaga, Thundaga, and Curaga; Mickey can use Faith and Curaga; Kairi can use Curara; Xion can use Curaga.--><!--what are we including for magic? donald's techniques? what else that doesn't fall under the basic set? anything that uses the magic stat?-->

<!--In ''Kingdom Hearts III Re Mind'', as playable characters, Roxas can use Waterga and Curaga, while Kairi has access to all six spells.-->