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Akal Pakal, First Among Equals
Price tag $0.23

Legendary Creature — Human Advisor

Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

Playstyle & Strategy

Artifacts 59% Control 7% Combo 6% Flash 5% Tokens 5%
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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 $0.39
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+72% Synergy $0.67
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+65% Synergy $0.93
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+63% Synergy $3.32
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+57% Synergy $6.81
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+55% Synergy $3.60
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+52% Synergy $0.40
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+50% Synergy $0.79

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 $120.10
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+6% Synergy $1.44
The One Ring The One Ring
+4% Synergy $115.22

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 $0.39
Mechan Assembler Mechan Assembler
+49% Synergy $0.26
Vedalken Engineer Vedalken Engineer
+48% Synergy $0.33
Steelswarm Operator Steelswarm Operator
+48% Synergy $0.27
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
+47% Synergy $0.28
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
+46% Synergy $1.13
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+45% Synergy $8.06
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+45% Synergy $2.35
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+38% Synergy $0.63
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+34% Synergy $4.75
Skittering Cicada Skittering Cicada
+33% Synergy $13.13
Faerie Artisans Faerie Artisans
+32% Synergy $1.84
Shimmer Dragon Shimmer Dragon
+31% Synergy $0.37
Grand Architect Grand Architect
+30% Synergy $1.02
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+30% Synergy $0.35
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+28% Synergy $3.02
Master of Etherium Master of Etherium
+28% Synergy $0.70
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+28% Synergy $0.29
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+23% Synergy $0.57
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+23% Synergy $2.78
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+23% Synergy $0.41
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+21% Synergy $4.49
Diversion Unit Diversion Unit
+19% Synergy $0.33
Wizard Replica Wizard Replica
+17% Synergy $0.68
Halo Scarab Halo Scarab
+17% Synergy $0.17
Sliversmith Sliversmith
+17% Synergy $0.30
Thopter Assembly Thopter Assembly
+16% Synergy $0.42
Battered Golem Battered Golem
+16% Synergy $0.42
Sicarian Infiltrator Sicarian Infiltrator
+16% Synergy $5.04
Sage of the Unknowable Sage of the Unknowable
+16% Synergy $0.11
Renowned Weaponsmith Renowned Weaponsmith
+16% Synergy $0.21
Mishra's Self-Replicator Mishra's Self-Replicator
+16% Synergy $0.26
Ancient Stone Idol Ancient Stone Idol
+16% Synergy $1.08
Automated Artificer Automated Artificer
+16% Synergy $0.18
Chief Engineer Chief Engineer
+15% Synergy $0.87
Kitesail Larcenist Kitesail Larcenist
+15% Synergy $0.61
Combat Courier Combat Courier
+15% Synergy $0.08
Metalwork Colossus Metalwork Colossus
+15% Synergy $0.29
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+15% Synergy $0.36
Chief of the Foundry Chief of the Foundry
+14% Synergy $0.25
Whirler Rogue Whirler Rogue
+13% Synergy $0.25
Memnite Memnite
+13% Synergy $2.59
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+12% Synergy $0.32
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+11% Synergy $11.08
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
+8% Synergy $5.25
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+8% Synergy $0.38
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+8% Synergy $0.36
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+7% Synergy $2.17
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+3% Synergy $0.88
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
-4% Synergy $0.59

Instants

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

Access Denied Access Denied
+47% Synergy $2.77
Spell Swindle Spell Swindle
+47% Synergy $2.13
Unwind Unwind
+40% Synergy $0.98
Brackish Blunder Brackish Blunder
+33% Synergy $0.19
Launch Mishap Launch Mishap
+32% Synergy $0.24
Urza's Command Urza's Command
+32% Synergy $0.34
Stoic Rebuttal Stoic Rebuttal
+31% Synergy $0.31
Thirst for Knowledge Thirst for Knowledge
+28% Synergy $0.25
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+28% Synergy $0.39
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+21% Synergy $5.21
Aetherize Aetherize
+19% Synergy $0.73
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
+16% Synergy $1.88
Phantom Interference Phantom Interference
+16% Synergy $0.28
Reality Heist Reality Heist
+16% Synergy $0.24
Make Disappear Make Disappear
+16% Synergy $0.14
Hornswoggle Hornswoggle
+16% Synergy $0.17
Confirm Suspicions Confirm Suspicions
+16% Synergy $0.28
Logic Knot Logic Knot
+16% Synergy $0.22
Depths of Desire Depths of Desire
+16% Synergy $0.17
Essence Capture Essence Capture
+15% Synergy $0.22
Paradoxical Outcome Paradoxical Outcome
+15% Synergy $0.49
Disruption Protocol Disruption Protocol
+15% Synergy $0.25
Keep Safe Keep Safe
+15% Synergy $0.28
Defabricate Defabricate
+15% Synergy $0.19
Saw It Coming Saw It Coming
+14% Synergy $0.37
Cackling Counterpart Cackling Counterpart
+14% Synergy $0.35
Delay Delay
+13% Synergy $3.43
Negate Negate
+12% Synergy $0.31
Unsummon Unsummon
+12% Synergy $0.25
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+12% Synergy $0.39
Wash Away Wash Away
+12% Synergy $0.78
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+12% Synergy $4.70
Thirst for Discovery Thirst for Discovery
+11% Synergy $0.30
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+11% Synergy $15.04
Commandeer Commandeer
+11% Synergy $3.11
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+10% Synergy $1.01
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+9% Synergy $0.84
Engulf the Shore Engulf the Shore
+9% Synergy $2.90
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+7% Synergy $0.32
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+7% Synergy $5.23
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+5% Synergy $2.09
Rewind Rewind
+4% Synergy $0.55
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
+1% Synergy $0.31
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-5% Synergy $6.91
Pongify Pongify
-7% Synergy $1.91
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-14% Synergy $1.94
Counterspell Counterspell
-16% Synergy $3.32
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-18% Synergy $1.20
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-20% Synergy $1.67
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-21% Synergy $3.83

Sorceries

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

March of Progress March of Progress
+32% Synergy $1.49
Fabricate Fabricate
+28% Synergy $10.13
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+25% Synergy $3.15
Forging the Anchor Forging the Anchor
+16% Synergy $0.18
Part the Waterveil Part the Waterveil
+16% Synergy $1.03
Reconstruction Reconstruction
+16% Synergy $1.93
Argivian Restoration Argivian Restoration
+16% Synergy $0.17
Sleep Sleep
+15% Synergy $0.27
Baral's Expertise Baral's Expertise
+15% Synergy $0.27
Sleight of Hand Sleight of Hand
+14% Synergy $0.30
Blue Sun's Twilight Blue Sun's Twilight
+14% Synergy $0.56
Rise and Shine Rise and Shine
+14% Synergy $0.37
One with the Machine One with the Machine
+14% Synergy $0.31
Wash Out Wash Out
+12% Synergy $0.40
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+11% Synergy $0.20

Utility Artifacts

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

Sewer-veillance Cam Sewer-veillance Cam
+96% Synergy $0.29
Lodestone Needle Guidestone Compass Lodestone Needle
+50% Synergy $0.22
Pinnacle Kill-Ship Pinnacle Kill-Ship
+50% Synergy $0.20
World Map World Map
+49% Synergy $0.20
Extinguisher Battleship Extinguisher Battleship
+49% Synergy $0.76
Illvoi Light Jammer Illvoi Light Jammer
+49% Synergy $0.17
Peter Parker's Camera Peter Parker's Camera
+49% Synergy $1.56
Mirrormind Crown Mirrormind Crown
+49% Synergy $0.77
The Endstone The Endstone
+48% Synergy $2.99
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+40% Synergy $3.03
Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant
+33% Synergy $3.24
The Underworld Cookbook The Underworld Cookbook
+33% Synergy $0.53
Braided Net Braided Quipu Braided Net
+33% Synergy $0.27
Retrofitter Foundry Retrofitter Foundry
+32% Synergy $1.37
Tamiyo's Logbook Tamiyo's Logbook
+32% Synergy $0.23
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+32% Synergy $1.17
Clock of Omens Clock of Omens
+31% Synergy $4.85
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+28% Synergy $10.17
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+28% Synergy $0.35
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+26% Synergy $2.74
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+26% Synergy $1.67
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+26% Synergy $3.55
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+22% Synergy $19.17
Scrap Compactor Scrap Compactor
+20% Synergy $0.10
Bear Trap Bear Trap
+20% Synergy $0.15
Radiant Lotus Radiant Lotus
+19% Synergy $1.40
Scale of Chiss-Goria Scale of Chiss-Goria
+17% Synergy $0.30
Goblin Firebomb Goblin Firebomb
+17% Synergy $0.13
The Filigree Sylex The Filigree Sylex
+17% Synergy $0.31
Springjaw Trap Springjaw Trap
+17% Synergy $0.05
The Moment The Moment
+17% Synergy $0.30
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+16% Synergy $4.67
Repurposing Bay Repurposing Bay
+16% Synergy $0.52
Esoteric Duplicator Esoteric Duplicator
+16% Synergy $1.27
Salvaging Station Salvaging Station
+16% Synergy $3.96
Inverted Iceberg Iceberg Titan Inverted Iceberg
+16% Synergy $0.20
Voyager Staff Voyager Staff
+16% Synergy $0.34
Ransom Note Ransom Note
+16% Synergy $0.21
The Millennium Calendar The Millennium Calendar
+15% Synergy $3.72
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+15% Synergy $0.37
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+15% Synergy $0.55
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+14% Synergy $4.15
God-Pharaoh's Statue God-Pharaoh's Statue
+14% Synergy $0.63
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+14% Synergy $10.53
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+14% Synergy $18.38
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+13% Synergy $0.95
Aether Spellbomb Aether Spellbomb
+9% Synergy $0.35
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+7% Synergy $2.40
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+2% Synergy $42.88
Manhole Cover Manhole Cover
+100% Synergy $0.30

Enchantments

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

Moonlit Meditation Moonlit Meditation
+48% Synergy $0.39
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+44% Synergy $0.93
Mirrodin Besieged Mirrodin Besieged
+28% Synergy $4.78
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+25% Synergy $0.49
Pedantic Learning Pedantic Learning
+17% Synergy $0.48
Behold the Unspeakable Vision of the Unspeakable Behold the Unspeakable
+16% Synergy $0.16
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
+16% Synergy $0.55
Tamiyo's Compleation Tamiyo's Compleation
+16% Synergy $0.20
The Antiquities War The Antiquities War
+16% Synergy $0.30
Trail of Evidence Trail of Evidence
+16% Synergy $0.27
Ballad of the Black Flag Ballad of the Black Flag
+16% Synergy $0.30
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+11% Synergy $0.27
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+10% Synergy $3.07

Planeswalkers

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

Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+15% Synergy $2.00
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
+14% Synergy $0.44
Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+8% Synergy $24.96

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 $0.30
Secluded Starforge Secluded Starforge
+49% Synergy $0.39
Agna Qel'a Agna Qel'a
+42% Synergy $1.08
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+39% Synergy $1.81
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+38% Synergy $0.43
Volatile Fault Volatile Fault
+33% Synergy $0.30
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+32% Synergy $0.34
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
+32% Synergy $0.40
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
+32% Synergy $0.35
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+30% Synergy $2.26
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+28% Synergy $1.07
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+28% Synergy $1.46
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+28% Synergy $1.97
Phyrexia's Core Phyrexia's Core
+16% Synergy $0.37
Ominous Cemetery Ominous Cemetery
+16% Synergy $0.31
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+15% Synergy $0.89
Urza's Workshop Urza's Workshop
+15% Synergy $19.09
Hidden Cataract Hidden Cataract
+15% Synergy $0.19
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+14% Synergy $0.48
Desert of the Mindful Desert of the Mindful
+13% Synergy $0.30
Sunken Palace Sunken Palace
+13% Synergy $0.99
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+12% Synergy $3.23
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+9% Synergy $0.30
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+9% Synergy $2.02
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+7% Synergy $0.39
Rivendell Rivendell
+6% Synergy $1.69
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+3% Synergy $0.23
War Room War Room
+1% Synergy $5.79
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-23% Synergy $3.52
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 $0.15
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+28% Synergy $0.37
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+17% Synergy $0.30
Slagstone Refinery Slagstone Refinery
+16% Synergy $0.15
The Mightstone and Weakstone The Mightstone and Weakstone
+16% Synergy $4.96
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+16% Synergy $3.06
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+15% Synergy $1.55
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+15% Synergy $2.59
Blinkmoth Urn Blinkmoth Urn
+15% Synergy $1.79
Moonsnare Prototype Moonsnare Prototype
+14% Synergy $0.20
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+13% Synergy $0.34
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+12% Synergy $1.94
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+11% Synergy $0.26
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+10% Synergy $3.95
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+8% Synergy $0.34
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+7% Synergy $4.46
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+4% Synergy $4.34
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $0.89
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-15% Synergy $0.89

Lands

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

Hall of Tagsin Hall of Tagsin
+33% Synergy $0.36
Power Depot Power Depot
+32% Synergy $0.56
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+30% Synergy $0.26
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+28% Synergy $0.25
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+16% Synergy $0.27
Horizon of Progress Horizon of Progress
+15% Synergy $7.10
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+12% Synergy $0.39
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+8% Synergy $0.37
Island Island
+6% Synergy $0.08
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+3% Synergy $0.88
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-5% Synergy $6.91

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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 Clan Crafter Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Clan Crafter
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Faceless One Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Faceless One
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Clan Crafter Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Clan Crafter
Muzzio, Visionary Architect Muzzio, Visionary Architect
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 Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
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Durnan of the Yawning Portal Clan Crafter Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Clan Crafter
Viconia, Drow Apostate Clan Crafter Viconia, Drow Apostate // Clan Crafter
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Ravos, Soultender Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Ravos, Soultender // 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
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
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
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
Akiri, Line-Slinger Siani, Eye of the Storm Akiri, Line-Slinger // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Tawnos, Urza's Apprentice Tawnos, Urza's Apprentice
Urza, Powerstone Prodigy Urza, Powerstone Prodigy
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Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer