Depala, Pilot Exemplar
Kaladesh Promos 178s • rare
- Set
- Kaladesh Promos
- Collector number
- 178s
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana red mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red · White
- Artist
- Greg Opalinski
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Other Dwarves you control get +1/+1.
Each Vehicle you control gets +1/+1 as long as it's a creature.
Whenever Depala becomes tapped, you may pay X mana. If you do, reveal the top X cards of your library, put all Dwarf and Vehicle cards from among them into your hand, then put the rest on the bottom of your library in a random order.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Depala, Pilot Exemplar was first introduced in the 2016 Magic: The Gathering set Kaladesh, a plane inspired by an optimistic, magi-technical aesthetic. This specific iteration is a promotional version featuring unique frame treatments, released to highlight the set's central focus on the interaction between pilots and the newly introduced Vehicle card type. It reflects the design philosophy of the era, which sought to weave narrative character depth directly into mechanical gameplay.
The card was illustrated by Greg Opalinski, whose work for Wizards of the Coast is recognized for its dynamic lighting and sharp, functional character designs. Opalinski aimed to capture Depala’s authoritative presence as a leader of the dwarven pilots, utilizing the vibrant, copper-toned color palette characteristic of the Kaladesh setting. Upon release, the card was well-received by players looking to build themed deck archetypes around Vehicles, solidifying its place as a staple for tribal dwarf strategies.
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