Akal Pakal, First Among Equals
The Lost Caverns of Ixalan 44 • rare
- Set
- The Lost Caverns of Ixalan
- Collector number
- 44
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Ryan Pancoast
- Market price
- $0.20
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 November 2023 as part of The Lost Caverns of Ixalan, a Magic: The Gathering set focused on subterranean exploration and Mesoamerican-inspired aesthetics. The card represents a legendary figure within the context of the set's narrative, specifically tied to the Ojer-worshipping factions deep within the caverns. It serves as a mechanical support piece designed to reward players for casting artifacts, grounding the character’s identity in the lore of a technologically sophisticated underground civilization.
The artwork was commissioned from illustrator Ryan Pancoast, known for his ability to blend fantasy elements with a grounded, painterly sensibility. Pancoast’s depiction emphasizes the regal, archaic nature of the character, utilizing warm, subterranean lighting to highlight the intricate stone carvings and ceremonial attire. Upon release, the card was received as a versatile commander and utility piece, praised by players for its efficient interaction with artifact-heavy strategies and its distinct visual contribution to the set’s thematic world-building.
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