Champion · Unit
Aphelios, Exalted
- energy
- 4
- power
- 1
- might
- 4
When you attach an Equipment to me, choose one that hasn't been chosen this turn — Ready 2 runes. Channel 1 rune exhausted. Buff a friendly unit.
5 printings
- Printing
- Overnumbered
- Set
- Radiance · All its cards
- Number
- RAD-179/167
- Rarity
- Showcase
- Artist
- Luscinia Studio
Sources & text history
Rulings & interactions
Riot FAQ · Aug 14, 2026
WithAkshan, MischievousShady Spectacles
What happens when Akshan, Mischievous takes an opponent’s equipped Shady Spectacles and becomes a copy of Aphelios, Exalted?
The previously equipped unit loses its copy effect. Akshan becomes a copy of a friendly unit his controller chooses. If he copies Aphelios, the Aphelios ability does not trigger.
Shady Spectacles works as a replacement effect: the attach happens first, then the copy. By the time Akshan is an Aphelios copy, the attach event is already complete.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Vendetta Rules FAQ and Clarifications, August 14, 2026
WithSvellsongur
Does Aphelios, Exalted trigger twice when you attach Svellsongur to him?
No. As of the Vendetta rules update, he does not trigger twice. This replaces the Spiritforged FAQ answer.
Svellsongur attaches first and copies the unit’s text afterward, so it doesn’t have the copied ability when the attach event happens.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Vendetta Rules FAQ and Clarifications, August 14, 2026
Decks with this card
2 lists in the tournament archive · best finish 7th
| Deck / player | Event | Result | Copies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jax, Grandmaster at ArmsTheverybestgamer | Las Vegas Regional QualifierFeb 26, 2026 · Standard Constructed | 7th | 2 in Main Deck |
| Jax, Grandmaster at ArmsBubo | Bologna Regional QualifierFeb 20, 2026 · Standard Constructed | 35th | 2 in Main Deck |
Riftwatch decks with this card
1 theorycraft deck plays Aphelios, Exalted
- Riven · Wind Slash2 copies · Gear
Astral Heron
Eclipse Herald
Leona, Zealot
Nami, Headstrong
Solari Shieldbearer
Stellacorn Herder