Akal Pakal, First Among Equals
The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Promos 44s • rare
- Set
- The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Promos
- Collector number
- 44s
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Ryan Pancoast
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
At the beginning of each player's end step, if an artifact entered the battlefield under your control this turn, look at the top two cards of your library. Put one of them into your hand and the other into your graveyard.
"These lost children of Aclazotz are misguided, but perhaps there can be reconciliation of our ideals without war."
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Akal Pakal, First Among Equals was released in 2023 as part of the promotional offerings for the Magic: The Gathering expansion set The Lost Caverns of Ixalan. The character is deeply rooted in the thematic world-building of Ixalan, which draws heavy inspiration from Mesoamerican mythology and colonial-era exploration narratives. As a legendary creature, the card was designed to function as a commander within the game's popular multiplayer formats, emphasizing a synergy-heavy playstyle that rewards the player for artifacts entering the battlefield.
The artwork was commissioned from illustrator Ryan Pancoast, known for his ability to blend traditional painterly textures with the high-fantasy requirements of the game. Pancoast’s design emphasizes the regal and mysterious nature of the character, utilizing a vibrant color palette that reflects the lush, cavernous environment of the set. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players for its technical utility and for contributing to the set's broader cultural aesthetic, which successfully expanded the visual identity of the Ixalan plane.
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