Xavier Sal, Infested Captain (Commander: The Lost Caverns of Ixalan) Near Mint Foil

Xavier Sal, Infested Captain — Token and Counter Captain

Xavier Sal, Infested Captain is a compact commander for token and counter decks that want repeatable value. He turns any other permanent with counters into another creature copy through Populate and converts disposable creatures into steady growth with Proliferate. In gameplay this card acts as a discrete engine. Tap to sacrifice a fodder creature and you gain incremental counters across the board. Tap to remove a counter and you get a fresh token that copies one of your creature tokens. Both lines require sorcery timing which rewards careful sequencing during your main phase.

Use Xavier Sal in lists that already leverage +1 counters on creatures or persistent artifacts and enchantments. He is efficient in Multiplayer because Populate can clone the best token you already control while Proliferate compounds all your counters at once. The foil printing reads cleanly at the table and the three three body matters when you need an attacker or a chump to fuel sacrifice outlets. Played thoughtfully, he converts small advantages into a steady board presence.

Card Details:

• Mana Cost – {B}{B}{U}
• Card Type – Legendary Creature
• Subtypes – Human Fungus Pirate
• Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – {T}, Remove a counter from another permanent you control: Populate. Activate only as a sorcery. {T}, Sacrifice another creature: Proliferate. Activate only as a sorcery.
• Power / Toughness – 3/3