Akal Pakal, First Among Equals is card #44 from the 2023 Magic: The Gathering The Lost Caverns of Ixalan expansion, featuring a legendary Human Advisor with distinct end-step library manipulation.
Akal Pakal, First Among Equals
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • The Lost Caverns of Ixalan
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Akal Pakal, First Among Equals (#44) is a key legendary creature from Magic: The Gathering's 2023 The Lost Caverns of Ixalan set. Designed by Ryan Pancoast, this rare card introduces a unique Human Advisor archetype that challenges traditional combat-focused strategies. Its gameplay revolves around a powerful end-step trigger that rewards players for deploying artifacts, offering a strategic advantage in resource management. Collectors value this product for its intricate mechanics and thematic depth within the Ixalan storyline. The card’s ability to filter the top two cards of the library provides consistent card selection, making it a favorite among strategic builders. Whether you are completing the Lost Caverns of Ixalan set or looking for unique legendary creatures, this card offers significant collector appeal. Its blue mana cost and 1/5 power/toughness stats make it a resilient presence on the battlefield. The flavor text hints at deeper narrative connections, adding layers of interest for lore-focused collectors. Each copy represents a piece of modern TCG history, blending artistic vision with functional gameplay design.
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Akal Pakal, First Among Equals
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Ryan Pancoast
Card Stock
English
{2}{U}
Legendary Creature — Human Advisor
1 / 5
U
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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."