Stake Pit

The myth

This card depicts no myth, but a generic hunting and war technique: a leaf-covered pit with stakes at the bottom, waiting for the hasty step of its prey. Hunting mattered greatly to the peoples of ancient Mexico, especially the Chichimec groups of the north, whose god Mixcóatl was patron of hunters, and in ritual festivals such as Quecholli. The game uses the idea of a trap for a card that punishes impulsive attacks, without tying it to any specific historical source.

Why it has this power

A Common trap that destroys the attacking monster. Covered in leaves, it waits for the hasty foot: whoever charges without looking falls in. One of the most punishing traps for a Common, able to bring down even a big attacker, it makes your opponent think twice before attacking.

Did you know

At the Quecholli festival, hunters held a great ritual hunt by encircling the animals.

Connections

• In Tlali, Calmécac Student's deck
• In Tepin, Veteran of the Flower War'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. Deer (Mexicolore) — Ian Mursell
2. Mixcoatl — World History Encyclopedia — Mark Cartwright