# 2016 Magic: The Gathering Kaladesh Promos #178s

> Depala, Pilot Exemplar is a rare 2016 foil promo card from the Kaladesh Promos set, featuring the legendary Dwarf Pilot with distinct game mechanics.

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## Identity

- **Year**: 2016
- **Brand**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Set**: Kaladesh Promos
- **Card Number**: 178s
- **Featured**: Depala, Pilot Exemplar
- **Game**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Rarity**: Rare
- **Mana cost**: {1}{R}{W}
- **Type**: Legendary Creature — Dwarf Pilot
- **Power / Toughness**: 3 / 3
- **Color**: R, W
- **Language**: English
- **Material**: Card Stock
- **Finish**: Foil

## Description

Depala, Pilot Exemplar (card number 178s) is a legendary creature from the Magic: The Gathering Kaladesh Promos set released in 2016. Illustrated by Greg Opalinski, this rare foil promo card features a Dwarf Pilot with a mana cost of {1}{R}{W} and a power/toughness of 3/3. The card grants +1/+1 to other Dwarves you control and also enhances Vehicles you control, treating them as creatures with a +1/+1 boost. A key feature is its tapped ability: when Depala becomes tapped, you may pay {X} to reveal the top X cards of your library. This allows you to add all Dwarf and Vehicle cards found among those revealed to your hand, while the remaining cards are shuffled back into the library in a random order. This mechanic supports strategies focused on Dwarf and Vehicle synergies. As part of the Kaladesh Promos subset, this card holds a specific place in the collector's landscape for enthusiasts of the 2016 Magic: The Gathering releases. The foil treatment adds a distinct visual element to the card, distinguishing it from non-foil versions. The combination of the Dwarf and Vehicle subtypes, along with the legendary status, makes this card a notable entry for those building themed collections.

## FAQ

### What are the card number and set for Depala, Pilot Exemplar?

Depala, Pilot Exemplar is card number 178s from the Kaladesh Promos set, released in 2016. It is a rare foil promo card in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

### What abilities does the Depala, Pilot Exemplar card have?

This card gives +1/+1 to other Dwarves and Vehicles you control. When tapped, you can pay {X} to reveal the top X cards of your library, putting all Dwarf and Vehicle cards into your hand and shuffling the rest back randomly.

### Who illustrated the Depala, Pilot Exemplar card?

The artwork for this card was created by Greg Opalinski. The card features a Dwarf Pilot with a mana cost of {1}{R}{W} and a power/toughness of 3/3.

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