Xavier Sal Commands the Colony

Xavier Sal, Infested Captain is a focused commander for token growth and counter manipulation. The card reads like a toolkit for slow incremental advantage. The Populate line converts existing counters and tokens into additional bodies while the Proliferate line compounds whatever counters are in play. In a deck that runs persistent +1 counters token generators and sacrifice outlets this captain turns modest midgame actions into a steady engine.

The extended art emphasizes the fungal piracy theme and fits into a game plan that prizes board density over single bulky threats. Use the tap abilities on your turn as sorcery speed effects and plan sequences that leave you with a sacrificial fodder in reserve. Practical builds pair this captain with cards that create tokens easily and with artifacts or enchantments that accrue counters each turn. It is a compact, efficient piece for pilots who prefer incremental wins and resilient board states.

Card Details:

• Mana Cost – {B}{B}{U}{U}
• Card Type – Legendary Creature
• Subtypes – Human Fungus Pirate
• Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Tap, Remove a counter from another permanent you control: Populate. Activate only as a sorcery. Tap, Sacrifice another creature: Proliferate. Activate only as a sorcery.
• Power / Toughness – 3/3
• Set – Commander The Lost Caverns of Ixalan
• Rarity – Rare
• Language – English
• Condition – Light Play