Akiri, Line-Slinger
Commander 2016 26 • rare
- Set
- Commander 2016
- Collector number
- 26
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- red mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red · White
- Artist
- David Gaillet
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
First strike, vigilance
Akiri gets +1/+0 for each artifact you control.
Partner (You can have two commanders if both have partner.)
Her bold movements are anchored in the careful precision of each rope.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Akiri, Line-Slinger was released in 2016 as part of the Commander 2016 expansion, a set specifically designed for the Magic: The Gathering Commander format. The card represents a Kor adventurer from the plane of Zendikar, a world defined by its volatile landscapes and the history of the Eldrazi incursions. Akiri was introduced as a legendary creature with the 'Partner' mechanic, a feature central to this set that allowed players to lead their decks with two legendary creatures instead of one, effectively doubling the tactical combinations available to players.
The card was illustrated by Kieran Yanner, who captured Akiri in a dynamic, mid-motion pose that emphasizes her agility and proficiency with her signature grapnel lines. The design goal for Akiri focused on synergy with artifacts, rewarding players for expanding their battlefield presence. Upon release, the card was well-received by the Commander community for its versatility and the strategic depth added by the Partner mechanic, which significantly influenced deck-building trends within the format for years to follow.
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