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In episode 61, when the fight goes on between Edward and Pride, Kimblee
interferes with the mind of Pride. Edward uses this moment to attack Pride by
getting into his mind (or body maybe). However, as this occurs, the dialog of
Pride to Edward is this:

> he turned himself into a philosopher's stone to infiltrate me?

What does this mean and how it is possible as Edward is not in possession of a
philosopher's stone (not sure whether he can do it with a philosopher's
stone)?


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What does it mean when Pride mentions about Edward turning into a philosopher's stone to infiltrate him?


You have to remember that philosopher's stones are merely the souls of people.

I haven't watched the episode in a while, but I'm fairly certain Edward
explains it as using part of his own soul/life force to generate a
philosopher's stone.

Edit: found this on the
[wiki](http://fma.wikia.com/wiki/Episode_61:_He_Who_Would_Swallow_God_\(2009_series\))

> Breaking free of his bonds, Edward takes hold of Pride's head and, turning
> himself once more into a single-souled Philosopher's Stone, forces his way
> into the Homunculus' psyche.


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Edward was one of five that were sacrificed to open the Gate to god. This
could mean that they've gained more knowledge since they've sacrificed so many
in Amestris to create a philosopher's stone for Father.

The first time he opened the Gate was during Human Transmutation for reviving
his mother. Due to what he sacrificed; he gained the ability to perform
alchemy without transmutation circles. When he claps his hands together, he
forms a circle.

I believe he gained more knowledge/abilities towards alchemy for opening the
Gate to God. Also when people have opened the Gate and use alchemy without
transmutation circles, they do it without realizing they didn't need a circle
until after they performed their alchemy.

This could explain Edward turning into a stone from the new knowledge he
gained. Father could turn people into Philosopher's stones by just reaching
out towards people, pulling their souls and procure it in his palm.


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