Excalibur

"He told me of a legend. A magical weapon; one that can help you reclaim your kingdom."

- Prince Charming to Snow White

Excalibur, formerly known as the Holy Grail, is a magical item featured on ABC's Once Upon a Time. It first appears in the first episode of the fifth season. It is considered to be the strongest blade there is. The Holy Grail was transformed into a sword around 200 years prior to the arrival of the heroes in Camelot, by Merlin. As a magic cup, it is assumed that God Himself created at least 1,000 years prior to the events of the fifth season.

Trivia

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On-screen Notes

 * Mulan claims to own the most powerful sword in all the realms. However, it is Excalibur that is the most powerful.
 * Legends state only the kingdom's true ruler possesses the strength to free Excalibur from its stone.
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Production Notes

 * According to the episode script for "Skin Deep", a sword on display in Rumplestiltskin's castle was meant to be Excalibur.
 * The jewelled chalice that Rumplestiltskin moves aside in "Skin Deep", was meant to be the Holy Grail. This is also stated by Jane Espenson on the DVD commentary.