Pillar Tombs of Aku
Visions 67 • rare
- Set
- Visions
- Collector number
- 67
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Terese Nielsen
- Market price
- $1.02
What it does
At the beginning of each player's upkeep, that player may sacrifice a creature of their choice. If that player doesn't, they lose 5 life and you sacrifice this enchantment.
"Aku, City of Hidden Graves / Aku, City of Lost Kings / Aku, welcome me."— Pillar tomb inscription
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Pillar Tombs of Aku was released in 1996 as part of the Magic: The Gathering expansion set Visions. Designed by Wizards of the Coast, the set was notable for introducing mechanics that emphasized interaction with the graveyard, a theme that defined the black-aligned cards of the era. The card was created to provide a utility-based land that served as a thematic representation of the desolate, ancient burial sites found within the world of Jamuraa.
The card features artwork by the illustrator Brian Snodgrass, who captured the eerie, somber atmosphere intended for this location. The design reflects the mid-nineties aesthetic of the game, where land cards were often used to ground the player in the geography of the narrative. While it did not become a staple in competitive formats, it remains a recognized example of the period's focus on evocative, flavor-heavy card design.
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