Xolatoyac, the Smiling Flood is card #8 from the 2023 Magic: The Gathering The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander subset, featuring a legendary Salamander Serpent.
Xolatoyac, the Smiling Flood
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • The Lost Caverns of Ixalan • Commander
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Description
Xolatoyac, the Smiling Flood serves as a distinctive legendary creature within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, specifically originating from the 2023 The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander subset. This card is categorized as a Mythic Rare, denoting its elevated status within the set's hierarchy. The creature possesses a mana cost of {4}{G}{U} and boasts a formidable 6/6 power and toughness. Its primary appeal for collectors and players alike lies in its unique abilities that interact with land permanents. When Xolatoyac enters the battlefield or attacks, it places a flood counter on a target land, transforming that land into an Island in addition to its other types. This effect persists as long as the counter remains. Furthermore, the card offers a recurring benefit at the beginning of the controller's end step, untapping each permanent controlled that has a counter on it. This mechanic encourages strategic play centered around counter placement and resource acceleration. The artwork, created by Campbell White, complements the card's identity as a legendary entity within the Ixalan storyline. For collectors, this card represents a significant piece of the Magic: The Gathering universe. It appeals to those who appreciate complex card mechanics, unique creature types like the Salamander and Serpent combinations, and the aesthetic of the Lost Caverns of Ixalan expansion. Whether used in casual Commander games or sought after for its rarity and design, Xolatoyac stands out as a memorable addition to any Magic: The Gathering collection.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Year
2023
Brand
Magic: The Gathering
Series
The Lost Caverns of Ixalan
Subset
Commander
Subset Type
Subset
Card Number
#8
Featured Subject
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Featured
Xolatoyac, the Smiling Flood
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Mythic Rare
Campbell White
Card Stock
English
{4}{G}{U}
Legendary Creature — Salamander Serpent
6 / 6
G, U
Card Text
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Whenever Xolatoyac enters or attacks, put a flood counter on target land. That land is an Island in addition to its other types for as long as it has a flood counter on it. At the beginning of your end step, untap each permanent you control with a counter on it.
