# 2023 Magic: The Gathering The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Promos #44s

> The 2023 Magic: The Gathering The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Promos release features Akal Pakal, First Among Equals (44s), a Rare foil Legendary Human Advisor with a unique end-step trigger.

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## Identity

- **Year**: 2023
- **Brand**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Set**: The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Promos
- **Card Number**: 44s
- **Featured**: Akal Pakal, First Among Equals
- **Game**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Rarity**: Rare
- **Mana cost**: {2}{U}
- **Type**: Legendary Creature — Human Advisor
- **Power / Toughness**: 1 / 5
- **Color**: U
- **Language**: English
- **Material**: Card Stock
- **Finish**: Foil

## Description

Akal Pakal, First Among Equals is a Legendary Human Advisor creature from the 2023 Magic: The Gathering The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Promos set, designated as card number 44s. Printed as a Rare foil card by Wizards of the Coast, this Magic card carries the set code PLCI and features artwork by Ryan Pancoast. The card’s mana cost is {2}{U}, resulting in a mana value of 3, and it resides in the blue color identity. In gameplay, Akal Pakal, First Among Equals triggers at the beginning of each player's end step. If an artifact entered the battlefield under your control during that turn, you look at the top two cards of your library. You may put one of those cards into your hand and the other into your graveyard. This effect provides a mechanism for card selection and resource management tied specifically to artifact deployment. The flavor text accompanying the card reads, "These lost children of Aclazotz are misguided, but perhaps there can be reconciliation of our ideals without war." The foil treatment on this 44s card distinguishes it within the broader collector landscape, offering a tangible piece of the 2023 Ixalan era. Whether adding to a specific set collection or exploring the strategic depth of artifact synergies, Akal Pakal represents a defined moment in the game's recent history.

## FAQ

### What type of creature is Akal Pakal in Magic: The Gathering?

Akal Pakal is a Legendary Creature — Human Advisor with a power and toughness of 1/5. It costs {2}{U} to cast and has a mana value of 3.

### How does the Akal Pakal end-step ability work?

At the beginning of each player's end step, if an artifact entered the battlefield under your control that turn, you look at the top two cards of your library. You choose to put one into your hand and the other into your graveyard.

### What set code is associated with Akal Pakal, First Among Equals?

The set code for this card is PLCI, which stands for The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Promos. It was released in 2023 as a Rare foil promo card numbered 44s.

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