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Akal Pakal, First Among Equals
Price tag $0.20

Legendary Creature — Human Advisor

Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

Playstyle & Strategy

Artifacts 62% Combo 6% Control 6% Tokens 5% Flash 4%
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High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Akal Pakal, First Among Equals's Control builds — cards that lean hardest into the Control theme.

Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+77% Synergy $0.35
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+72% Synergy $0.50
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+65% Synergy $0.73
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+63% Synergy $3.36
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+57% Synergy $7.91
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+55% Synergy $3.55
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+52% Synergy $0.41
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+50% Synergy $0.62

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Akal Pakal, First Among Equals Control game on their own.

Mana Vault Mana Vault
+6% Synergy $112.13
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+6% Synergy $1.89
The One Ring The One Ring
+4% Synergy $104.30

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Control plan in Akal Pakal, First Among Equals decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Mm'menon, the Right Hand Mm'menon, the Right Hand
+97% Synergy $0.28
Mechan Assembler Mechan Assembler
+49% Synergy $0.24
Vedalken Engineer Vedalken Engineer
+48% Synergy $0.35
Steelswarm Operator Steelswarm Operator
+48% Synergy $0.27
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
+47% Synergy $0.33
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
+46% Synergy $1.20
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+45% Synergy $7.06
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+45% Synergy $2.13
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+38% Synergy $0.53
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+34% Synergy $4.45
Skittering Cicada Skittering Cicada
+33% Synergy $12.55
Faerie Artisans Faerie Artisans
+32% Synergy $2.15
Shimmer Dragon Shimmer Dragon
+31% Synergy $0.37
Grand Architect Grand Architect
+30% Synergy $0.91
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+30% Synergy $0.23
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+28% Synergy $2.84
Master of Etherium Master of Etherium
+28% Synergy $0.51
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+28% Synergy $0.27
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+23% Synergy $0.56
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+23% Synergy $1.30
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+23% Synergy $0.37
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+21% Synergy $3.72
Diversion Unit Diversion Unit
+19% Synergy $0.28
Wizard Replica Wizard Replica
+17% Synergy $0.40
Halo Scarab Halo Scarab
+17% Synergy $0.17
Sliversmith Sliversmith
+17% Synergy $0.32
Thopter Assembly Thopter Assembly
+16% Synergy $0.69
Battered Golem Battered Golem
+16% Synergy $0.50
Sicarian Infiltrator Sicarian Infiltrator
+16% Synergy $5.37
Sage of the Unknowable Sage of the Unknowable
+16% Synergy $0.07
Renowned Weaponsmith Renowned Weaponsmith
+16% Synergy $0.19
Mishra's Self-Replicator Mishra's Self-Replicator
+16% Synergy $0.28
Ancient Stone Idol Ancient Stone Idol
+16% Synergy $1.34
Automated Artificer Automated Artificer
+16% Synergy $0.29
Chief Engineer Chief Engineer
+15% Synergy $0.88
Kitesail Larcenist Kitesail Larcenist
+15% Synergy $0.42
Combat Courier Combat Courier
+15% Synergy $0.07
Metalwork Colossus Metalwork Colossus
+15% Synergy $0.53
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+15% Synergy $0.37
Chief of the Foundry Chief of the Foundry
+14% Synergy $0.22
Whirler Rogue Whirler Rogue
+13% Synergy $0.23
Memnite Memnite
+13% Synergy $2.83
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+12% Synergy $0.34
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+11% Synergy $12.59
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
+8% Synergy $4.07
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+8% Synergy $0.35
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+8% Synergy $0.36
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+7% Synergy $3.15
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+3% Synergy $0.68
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
-4% Synergy $0.51

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Akal Pakal, First Among Equals's Control deck ahead.

Access Denied Access Denied
+47% Synergy $2.81
Spell Swindle Spell Swindle
+47% Synergy $2.14
Unwind Unwind
+40% Synergy $0.97
Brackish Blunder Brackish Blunder
+33% Synergy $0.13
Launch Mishap Launch Mishap
+32% Synergy $0.32
Urza's Command Urza's Command
+32% Synergy $0.32
Stoic Rebuttal Stoic Rebuttal
+31% Synergy $0.33
Thirst for Knowledge Thirst for Knowledge
+28% Synergy $0.10
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+28% Synergy $0.28
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+21% Synergy $5.06
Aetherize Aetherize
+19% Synergy $0.38
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
+16% Synergy $1.61
Phantom Interference Phantom Interference
+16% Synergy $0.26
Reality Heist Reality Heist
+16% Synergy $0.20
Make Disappear Make Disappear
+16% Synergy $0.16
Hornswoggle Hornswoggle
+16% Synergy $0.18
Confirm Suspicions Confirm Suspicions
+16% Synergy $0.30
Logic Knot Logic Knot
+16% Synergy $0.25
Depths of Desire Depths of Desire
+16% Synergy $0.18
Essence Capture Essence Capture
+15% Synergy $0.20
Paradoxical Outcome Paradoxical Outcome
+15% Synergy $0.46
Disruption Protocol Disruption Protocol
+15% Synergy $0.27
Keep Safe Keep Safe
+15% Synergy $0.18
Defabricate Defabricate
+15% Synergy $0.16
Saw It Coming Saw It Coming
+14% Synergy $0.35
Cackling Counterpart Cackling Counterpart
+14% Synergy $0.31
Delay Delay
+13% Synergy $2.27
Negate Negate
+12% Synergy $0.24
Unsummon Unsummon
+12% Synergy $0.07
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+12% Synergy $0.38
Wash Away Wash Away
+12% Synergy $0.86
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+12% Synergy $3.86
Thirst for Discovery Thirst for Discovery
+11% Synergy $0.29
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+11% Synergy $15.40
Commandeer Commandeer
+11% Synergy $2.98
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+10% Synergy $1.45
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+9% Synergy $0.75
Engulf the Shore Engulf the Shore
+9% Synergy $3.06
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+7% Synergy $0.40
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+7% Synergy $5.12
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+5% Synergy $2.40
Rewind Rewind
+4% Synergy $0.53
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
+1% Synergy $0.27
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-5% Synergy $5.19
Pongify Pongify
-7% Synergy $1.54
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-14% Synergy $1.55
Counterspell Counterspell
-16% Synergy $3.77
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-18% Synergy $0.96
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-20% Synergy $1.92
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-21% Synergy $2.39

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Control game plan forward for Akal Pakal, First Among Equals.

March of Progress March of Progress
+32% Synergy $1.53
Fabricate Fabricate
+28% Synergy $9.41
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+25% Synergy $3.27
Forging the Anchor Forging the Anchor
+16% Synergy $0.19
Part the Waterveil Part the Waterveil
+16% Synergy $1.21
Reconstruction Reconstruction
+16% Synergy $1.44
Argivian Restoration Argivian Restoration
+16% Synergy $0.15
Sleep Sleep
+15% Synergy $0.23
Baral's Expertise Baral's Expertise
+15% Synergy $0.32
Sleight of Hand Sleight of Hand
+14% Synergy $0.31
Blue Sun's Twilight Blue Sun's Twilight
+14% Synergy $0.51
Rise and Shine Rise and Shine
+14% Synergy $0.31
One with the Machine One with the Machine
+14% Synergy $0.27
Wash Out Wash Out
+12% Synergy $0.43
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+11% Synergy $0.35

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Akal Pakal, First Among Equals Control decks.

Sewer-veillance Cam Sewer-veillance Cam
+96% Synergy $0.30
Lodestone Needle Guidestone Compass Lodestone Needle
+50% Synergy $0.10
Pinnacle Kill-Ship Pinnacle Kill-Ship
+50% Synergy $0.29
World Map World Map
+49% Synergy $0.25
Extinguisher Battleship Extinguisher Battleship
+49% Synergy $0.42
Illvoi Light Jammer Illvoi Light Jammer
+49% Synergy $0.21
Peter Parker's Camera Peter Parker's Camera
+49% Synergy $1.47
Mirrormind Crown Mirrormind Crown
+49% Synergy $0.74
The Endstone The Endstone
+48% Synergy $1.97
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+40% Synergy $2.94
Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant
+33% Synergy $2.75
The Underworld Cookbook The Underworld Cookbook
+33% Synergy $0.34
Braided Net Braided Quipu Braided Net
+33% Synergy $0.28
Retrofitter Foundry Retrofitter Foundry
+32% Synergy $2.14
Tamiyo's Logbook Tamiyo's Logbook
+32% Synergy $0.20
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+32% Synergy $0.96
Clock of Omens Clock of Omens
+31% Synergy $4.71
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+28% Synergy $7.20
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+28% Synergy $0.24
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+26% Synergy $1.70
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+26% Synergy $1.41
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+26% Synergy $3.15
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+22% Synergy $18.77
Scrap Compactor Scrap Compactor
+20% Synergy $0.08
Bear Trap Bear Trap
+20% Synergy $0.16
Radiant Lotus Radiant Lotus
+19% Synergy $1.45
Scale of Chiss-Goria Scale of Chiss-Goria
+17% Synergy $0.26
Goblin Firebomb Goblin Firebomb
+17% Synergy $0.14
The Filigree Sylex The Filigree Sylex
+17% Synergy $0.32
Springjaw Trap Springjaw Trap
+17% Synergy $0.05
The Moment The Moment
+17% Synergy $0.30
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+16% Synergy $0.33
Repurposing Bay Repurposing Bay
+16% Synergy $0.66
Esoteric Duplicator Esoteric Duplicator
+16% Synergy $1.09
Salvaging Station Salvaging Station
+16% Synergy $2.95
Inverted Iceberg Iceberg Titan Inverted Iceberg
+16% Synergy $0.18
Voyager Staff Voyager Staff
+16% Synergy $0.24
Ransom Note Ransom Note
+16% Synergy $0.20
The Millennium Calendar The Millennium Calendar
+15% Synergy $2.85
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+15% Synergy $0.39
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+15% Synergy $0.41
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+14% Synergy $3.14
God-Pharaoh's Statue God-Pharaoh's Statue
+14% Synergy $0.63
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+14% Synergy $9.21
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+14% Synergy $18.09
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+13% Synergy $0.83
Aether Spellbomb Aether Spellbomb
+9% Synergy $0.27
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+7% Synergy $2.37
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+2% Synergy $46.92
Manhole Cover Manhole Cover
+100% Synergy $0.39

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Control strategy in Akal Pakal, First Among Equals decks.

Moonlit Meditation Moonlit Meditation
+48% Synergy $0.35
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+44% Synergy $1.03
Mirrodin Besieged Mirrodin Besieged
+28% Synergy $4.52
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+25% Synergy $0.41
Pedantic Learning Pedantic Learning
+17% Synergy $0.53
Behold the Unspeakable Vision of the Unspeakable Behold the Unspeakable
+16% Synergy $0.16
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
+16% Synergy $0.66
Tamiyo's Compleation Tamiyo's Compleation
+16% Synergy $0.18
The Antiquities War The Antiquities War
+16% Synergy $0.29
Trail of Evidence Trail of Evidence
+16% Synergy $0.34
Ballad of the Black Flag Ballad of the Black Flag
+16% Synergy $0.32
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+11% Synergy $0.22
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+10% Synergy $4.40

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Akal Pakal, First Among Equals's Control game plan.

Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+15% Synergy $1.77
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
+14% Synergy $0.41
Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+8% Synergy $24.17

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Akal Pakal, First Among Equals Control decks.

The Gold Saucer The Gold Saucer
+50% Synergy $0.28
Secluded Starforge Secluded Starforge
+49% Synergy $0.36
Agna Qel'a Agna Qel'a
+42% Synergy $0.97
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+39% Synergy $0.74
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+38% Synergy $0.36
Volatile Fault Volatile Fault
+33% Synergy $0.31
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+32% Synergy $0.33
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
+32% Synergy $0.42
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
+32% Synergy $0.33
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+30% Synergy $1.73
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+28% Synergy $0.77
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+28% Synergy $1.86
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+28% Synergy $2.04
Phyrexia's Core Phyrexia's Core
+16% Synergy $0.35
Ominous Cemetery Ominous Cemetery
+16% Synergy $0.30
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+15% Synergy $0.75
Urza's Workshop Urza's Workshop
+15% Synergy $18.54
Hidden Cataract Hidden Cataract
+15% Synergy $0.27
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+14% Synergy $0.48
Desert of the Mindful Desert of the Mindful
+13% Synergy $0.28
Sunken Palace Sunken Palace
+13% Synergy $0.85
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+12% Synergy $4.19
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+9% Synergy $0.31
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+9% Synergy $2.17
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+7% Synergy $0.33
Rivendell Rivendell
+6% Synergy $1.96
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+3% Synergy $0.24
War Room War Room
+1% Synergy $2.87
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-23% Synergy $3.36
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-33% Synergy $1.09

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Akal Pakal, First Among Equals's Control strategy.

Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+89% Synergy $1.04
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+32% Synergy $0.31
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+28% Synergy $0.24
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+28% Synergy $0.47
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+17% Synergy $0.28
Slagstone Refinery Slagstone Refinery
+16% Synergy $0.15
The Mightstone and Weakstone The Mightstone and Weakstone
+16% Synergy $4.60
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+16% Synergy $3.03
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+15% Synergy $1.84
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+15% Synergy $1.92
Blinkmoth Urn Blinkmoth Urn
+15% Synergy $1.46
Moonsnare Prototype Moonsnare Prototype
+14% Synergy $0.26
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+13% Synergy $0.36
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+12% Synergy $1.55
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+11% Synergy $0.26
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+10% Synergy $3.57
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+8% Synergy $0.26
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+7% Synergy $3.75
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+4% Synergy $4.35
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $0.70
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-15% Synergy $0.69

Lands

The mana base behind Akal Pakal, First Among Equals's Control decks.

Hall of Tagsin Hall of Tagsin
+33% Synergy $0.35
Power Depot Power Depot
+32% Synergy $0.45
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+30% Synergy $0.29
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+28% Synergy $0.33
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+16% Synergy $0.29
Horizon of Progress Horizon of Progress
+15% Synergy $6.37
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+12% Synergy $0.38
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+8% Synergy $0.31
Island Island
+6% Synergy $0.21
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+3% Synergy $0.68
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-5% Synergy $5.19

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Akal Pakal, First Among Equals: Control.

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Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Faceless One Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Faceless One
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Clan Crafter Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Clan Crafter
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Radiant, Serra Archangel Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Radiant, Serra Archangel // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Alena, Kessig Trapper Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Alena, Kessig Trapper // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Alena, Kessig Trapper Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Alena, Kessig Trapper // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Esior, Wardwing Familiar Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Clan Crafter Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Clan Crafter
Muzzio, Visionary Architect Muzzio, Visionary Architect
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Jhoira, Ageless Innovator Jhoira, Ageless Innovator
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Clan Crafter Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Clan Crafter
The Fifteenth Doctor Dan Lewis The Fifteenth Doctor // Dan Lewis
The Fifteenth Doctor Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg The Fifteenth Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg
The Fifteenth Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Fifteenth Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
The Fifteenth Doctor Romana II The Fifteenth Doctor // Romana II
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Francisco, Fowl Marauder Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Agent of the Iron Throne Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Agent of the Iron Throne
The Sixth Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Sixth Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
Viconia, Drow Apostate Clan Crafter Viconia, Drow Apostate // Clan Crafter
ED-E, Lonesome Eyebot ED-E, Lonesome Eyebot
Tawnos, Urza's Apprentice Tawnos, Urza's Apprentice
Ravos, Soultender Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Ravos, Soultender // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Sarevok, Deathbringer Clan Crafter Sarevok, Deathbringer // Clan Crafter
The Eighth Doctor Ace, Fearless Rebel The Eighth Doctor // Ace, Fearless Rebel
The Eighth Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Eighth Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
The Fourth Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Fourth Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
Leonardo da Vinci Leonardo da Vinci
Urza, Prince of Kroog Urza, Prince of Kroog
Akiri, Line-Slinger Siani, Eye of the Storm Akiri, Line-Slinger // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist