Abuelo, Ancestral Echo — Quiet Compass of the Skyways
Abuelo, Ancestral Echo slots into control and blink shells with tidy efficiency. The card reads Flying, ward {2}, which gets it past ground blockers and forces opponents to invest mana before they can remove it. Its activated ability for {1}{W}{U} to exile another creature or artifact you control lets you protect key pieces or retrigger enter the battlefield effects on your own schedule. As a 2/2 legendary spirit it is modest in stats but reliable in function.
The Lost Caverns of Ixalan treatment leans into tribal and artifact synergies, and Abuelo plays well with flicker loops, sacrifice engines, and tempo plays that demand repeatable value. The lore on the card hints at ancestral guidance rather than overt power, which matches how players actually use it; it is a toolbox card that smooths lines of play and secures critical turns without stealing the show.
Card Details:
- Mana Cost – {1}{W}{U}
- Card Type – Legendary Creature
- Subtypes – Spirit
- Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Flying, ward 2. 1{W}{U}: Exile another target creature or artifact you control. Return it to the battlefield under its owner’s control at the beginning of the next end step.
- Power / Toughness – 2/2