Huéhuetl War Drum

The myth

The huéhuetl is the great upright Mesoamerican drum: a hollow trunk on three legs, with an animal hide stretched across the top, played by hand while standing. According to Arqueología Mexicana, it was the most common instrument in Mesoamerica and present at nearly every event: the founding of cities began with songs and drums, and the huéhuetl directed military operations. It also sounded at great warriors’ funerals. The beautiful huéhuetl of Malinalco, carved with eagles and jaguars, is a jewel of Mexica art.

Why it has this power

A Common spell giving +600 ATK and DEF to all your Warrior monsters. It is the drum that commanded the army: every beat, a fearless step. It shines in decks full of warriors, like the eagle and jaguar apprentices, the Otomí Shock Warrior, the Shorn Cuachic Veteran and the Eagle-Jaguar Order.

Did you know

The huéhuetl is still played today in dances of Mexica tradition, such as the concheros dances.

Connections

• In Tlali, Calmécac Student's deck
• In Cuauhtli, Lake Hunter's deck
• In Citlali, Priestess of the Stars's deck
• In Itzel, Guardian of the Fifth Sun's deck

Where to get it

• Daily Offering: 0% per pack (Common 64% per card)
• Welcome Pack: 0.97% per pack (Common 70% per card)
• Traveler's Pack: 0.88% per pack · 5.2% in the themed pack (Common 64% per card)
• Bronze Reliquary: 0.86% per pack · 5.1% in the themed pack (Common 62% per card)
• Silver Reliquary: 0.67% per pack · 4% in the themed pack (Common 49% per card)
• Golden Reliquary: 0.46% per pack · 2.7% in the themed pack (Common 33% per card)
• Daily Showcase: Shows up on about 0.69% of days · 150 gold
• Craft with card dust: 40 dust
• Crossing of Myths: Can be offered as a reward during a crossing (the card stays in the crossing deck).

Sources

1. Los membranófonos (Arqueología Mexicana) — Luis Antonio Gómez G.
2. Aztec Warfare — World History Encyclopedia — Mark Cartwright