Pantlaza
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| Race | Dinosaur |
| Birthplace | Ixalan, Ixalan |
| Lifetime | Omenpath Era |
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Pantlaza is a raptor of the Sun Empire on Ixalan, companion of Huatli, and a leader among dinosaurs.[1]
Description
Pantlaza is Huatli's young raptor companion, and as equal in stature to other dinosaurs as the warrior-poet is to the citizens of the Sun Empire.[2][3][1] Loyal and intelligent, Pantlaza is infamously independent, a trait he brought to his partnership with Huatli. Unlike other companions she's had, Huatli doesn't control Pantlaza; instead, they work together as equals to lead humans and dinosaurs in battle and toward peace. Pantlaza works his best with other agile dinosaurs as scouts and rangers on long-range missions, independent of any human handling. He is as tall as a human, covered in bright feathers, and has sharp talons. He makes a sound between a growl and a screech.
Gender
In Episode 4 of The Lost Caverns of Ixalan, Pantlaza originally was described as female. In all other episodes, however, as well as its Commander insert, the dinosaur was referred to as male.[1] This was later amended in Episode 4.[4]
History
Pantlaza chose Huatli as a packmate, coming to her after the opening of Orazca in 4560 AR to pledge his service and loyalty.[1] During the Phyrexian Invasion in 4562, Pantlaza served alongside Huatli's company of lancers with his own company of raptors, acting as a vanguard to harry, flank, and disrupt Phyrexian columns.
The following year, Pantlaza joined Huatli, Quintorius Kand, and twenty Sun Empire warriors in an expedition to Ixalan's Core.[5] He helped Huatli to kill the transformed vampire Vito Quijano de Pasamonte.[6]
Inspiration
Pantlaza is a Nahuatl word meaning "discovery." It was likely chosen to match Pantlaza's ability.
Gallery
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Key art for The Lost Caverns of Ixalan.
Story appearances
In-game references
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References
- ↑ a b c d Wizards of the Coast (November 17, 2023). "The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander Packaging and Inserts". MTG Lore.
- ↑ Valerie Valdes (October 20, 2023). "The Lost Caverns of Ixalan - Episode 1". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Miguel Lopez (October 20, 2023). "The Lost Caverns of Ixalan - Pawns". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Valerie Valdes (October 20, 2023). "The Lost Caverns of Ixalan - Episode 4". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Valerie Valdes (October 20, 2023). "The Lost Caverns of Ixalan - Episode 3". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Valerie Valdes (October 20, 2023). "The Lost Caverns of Ixalan - Episode 6". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
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