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The Plane of Ixalan

Rivals of Ixalan continues the story on Ixalan, a vibrant tropical plane in Magic: The Gathering inspired by Mesoamerican civilizations and pirate lore. The plane is home to four rival factions competing for dominance: the dinosaur-worshipping humans of the Sun Empire, the merfolk River Heralds who safeguard ancient knowledge, the vampiric Legion of Dusk from the continent of Torrezon, and the swashbuckling pirates of the Brazen Coalition.

The Conflict on Ixalan

In the story of Rivals of Ixalan, the legendary golden city of Orazca is revealed. The four factions converge in a fierce race to claim the city and its powerful artifact, the Immortal Sun. Planeswalker Huatli fights on behalf of the Sun Empire while the minotaur planeswalker Angrath leads the Brazen Coalition. Their rivalry escalates into open conflict as the factions battle for control of Orazca and the artifact within.

The Mechanical and Flavor Identity of Rivals of Ixalan

Rivals of Ixalan emphasizes tribal conflict and exploration in Magic: The Gathering. It introduces the Ascend mechanic, which grants the “city’s blessing” once a player controls ten or more permanents, unlocking powerful bonuses. The set provides strong support for Dinosaurs, Merfolk, Vampires, and Pirates alongside Treasure tokens and the returning Explore mechanic, capturing the themes of ancient ruins, faction rivalry, and the quest for lost power on Ixalan.