Atlantean of Tula

The myth

Tula, or Tollan, was the capital of the Toltecs, who flourished in Central Mexico between the tenth and twelfth centuries; the Mexica admired them as a model of civilization. Atop Building B, known as the Temple of Tlahuizcalpantecuhtli, stand the Atlanteans: four stone columns 4.6 meters tall carved as warriors, with headdresses, butterfly breastplates and atlatls in hand. They held up the temple roof. According to archaeologist Esperanza Jiménez, they depicted mythical figures. The awakened Atlantean is the game’s invention.

Why it has this power

A Level 6 Uncommon with 1800 ATK and 2000 DEF: a column that held up a temple, so defense comes first. Earth is the basalt stone; Sun and Hammer, the carved warrior. At Level 6 with the highest DEF among the Machines, it is a wall on your field.

Did you know

Each Atlantean is made of four stone drums fitted one atop another.

Connections

Where to get it

• Daily Offering: 0.45% per pack (Uncommon 33% per card)
• Welcome Pack: 1.1% per pack (Uncommon 30% per card)
• Traveler's Pack: 0.96% per pack · 5.6% in the themed pack (Uncommon 29% per card)
• Bronze Reliquary: 0.94% per pack · 5.5% in the themed pack (Uncommon 29% per card)
• Silver Reliquary: 0.96% per pack · 5.6% in the themed pack (Uncommon 33% per card)
• Golden Reliquary: 0.94% per pack · 5.5% in the themed pack (Uncommon 35% per card)
• Daily Showcase: Shows up on about 0.98% of days · 400 gold
• Craft with card dust: 100 dust
• Crossing of Myths: Can be offered as a reward during a crossing (the card stays in the crossing deck).

Sources

1. Iconografía guerrera en la escultura de Tula, Hidalgo (Arqueología Mexicana) — Esperanza Elizabeth Jiménez García
2. Tula, Hidalgo (Arqueología Mexicana) — Enrique Vela
3. Toltec Civilization — World History Encyclopedia — Mark Cartwright