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Kopala, Warden of Waves
Price tag $0.26

Legendary CreatureMerfolk Wizard

Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3352 Current Rank
#3513 Last Week
#3024 Last Month

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Kopala, Warden of Waves decks.

Harmonized Crescendo Harmonized Crescendo
+30% Synergy $0.79
Pestered Wellguard Pestered Wellguard
+26% Synergy $0.16
Dawn-Blessed Pennant Dawn-Blessed Pennant
+20% Synergy $0.28
Champions of the Shoal Champions of the Shoal
+20% Synergy $0.27
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+13% Synergy $23.27

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Kopala, Warden of Waves's abilities and overall game plan.

Merfolk Sovereign Merfolk Sovereign
+88% Synergy $0.29
Master of the Pearl Trident Master of the Pearl Trident
+86% Synergy $0.38
Merrow Reejerey Merrow Reejerey
+85% Synergy $0.26
Deeproot Waters Deeproot Waters
+84% Synergy $0.12
Svyelun of Sea and Sky Svyelun of Sea and Sky
+80% Synergy $0.36
Emperor Mihail II Emperor Mihail II
+78% Synergy $0.31
Stonybrook Banneret Stonybrook Banneret
+77% Synergy $0.22
Deeproot Pilgrimage Deeproot Pilgrimage
+66% Synergy $1.31
Seafloor Oracle Seafloor Oracle
+66% Synergy $0.28
Harbinger of the Tides Harbinger of the Tides
+63% Synergy $0.17

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Kopala, Warden of Waves decks.

Vodalian Hexcatcher Vodalian Hexcatcher
+62% Synergy $3.90
Mist Dancer Mist Dancer
+61% Synergy $0.22
Lord of Atlantis Lord of Atlantis
+60% Synergy $7.69
Coralhelm Commander Coralhelm Commander
+55% Synergy $0.24
Deepchannel Mentor Deepchannel Mentor
+53% Synergy $4.76
Tempest Caller Tempest Caller
+53% Synergy $0.29
Merrow Commerce Merrow Commerce
+52% Synergy $17.91
Negate Negate
+14% Synergy $0.06
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-3% Synergy $5.80
Counterspell Counterspell
-5% Synergy $2.09

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
-2% Synergy $22.74
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
-5% Synergy $1.59
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-10% Synergy $41.18
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-12% Synergy $58.42
Force of Will Force of Will
-12% Synergy $68.34
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-13% Synergy $15.76
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-14% Synergy $52.78

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Kopala, Warden of Waves's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Merrow Harbinger Merrow Harbinger
+49% Synergy $3.55
Thieving Skydiver Thieving Skydiver
+48% Synergy $0.27
River Sneak River Sneak
+48% Synergy $0.21
Lullmage Mentor Lullmage Mentor
+47% Synergy $4.77
Mist-Cloaked Herald Mist-Cloaked Herald
+44% Synergy $0.65
Triton Shorestalker Triton Shorestalker
+40% Synergy $0.35
Merfolk Trickster Merfolk Trickster
+40% Synergy $0.42
Tide Shaper Tide Shaper
+40% Synergy $0.28
Streambed Aquitects Streambed Aquitects
+38% Synergy $0.25
Seahunter Seahunter
+37% Synergy $3.55
Wake Thrasher Wake Thrasher
+36% Synergy $0.38
Harbinger of the Seas Harbinger of the Seas
+34% Synergy $1.87
Wanderwine Prophets Wanderwine Prophets
+34% Synergy $17.03
True-Name Nemesis True-Name Nemesis
+31% Synergy $4.37
Master of Waves Master of Waves
+28% Synergy $0.37
Silvergill Adept Silvergill Adept
+28% Synergy $0.29
Tishana's Tidebinder Tishana's Tidebinder
+28% Synergy $4.32
Tidal Warrior Tidal Warrior
+28% Synergy $0.30
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+23% Synergy $0.42
Stormtide Leviathan Stormtide Leviathan
+23% Synergy $3.11
Cursecatcher Cursecatcher
+22% Synergy $0.44
Merfolk Wayfinder Merfolk Wayfinder
+22% Synergy $0.11
Scroll Thief Scroll Thief
+22% Synergy $0.22
Tidal Courier Tidal Courier
+22% Synergy $0.22
Merfolk Looter Merfolk Looter
+21% Synergy $0.26
Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep
+21% Synergy $0.32
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
+21% Synergy $0.16
Gray Harbor Merfolk Gray Harbor Merfolk
+20% Synergy $0.08
Kiora, the Rising Tide Kiora, the Rising Tide
+19% Synergy $0.58
Tidebinder Mage Tidebinder Mage
+19% Synergy $0.27
Rishadan Dockhand Rishadan Dockhand
+18% Synergy $0.21
Floodpits Drowner Floodpits Drowner
+17% Synergy $0.71
Brineborn Cutthroat Brineborn Cutthroat
+17% Synergy $0.16
Thada Adel, Acquisitor Thada Adel, Acquisitor
+16% Synergy $18.53
Mindspring Merfolk Mindspring Merfolk
+16% Synergy $0.58
Herald of Secret Streams Herald of Secret Streams
+16% Synergy $4.83
Empress Galina Empress Galina
+16% Synergy $10.94
Metallic Mimic Metallic Mimic
+15% Synergy $2.75
Augur of Bolas Augur of Bolas
+15% Synergy $0.17
Library Larcenist Library Larcenist
+15% Synergy $0.12
Mistcaller Mistcaller
+14% Synergy $0.43
Fallowsage Fallowsage
+14% Synergy $0.30
Gravelgill Scoundrel Gravelgill Scoundrel
+13% Synergy $0.07
Surgespanner Surgespanner
+12% Synergy $0.27
Merfolk Spy Merfolk Spy
+12% Synergy $0.14
Namor the Sub-Mariner Namor the Sub-Mariner
+12% Synergy $90.00
Attuma, Atlantean Warlord Attuma, Atlantean Warlord
+11% Synergy $2.28
Cosi's Trickster Cosi's Trickster
+11% Synergy $0.45
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+9% Synergy $4.11
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+9% Synergy $3.01

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Kopala, Warden of Waves safe.

Cancel Cancel
+28% Synergy $0.23
Thassa's Rebuff Thassa's Rebuff
+24% Synergy $0.23
Rewind Rewind
+19% Synergy $0.43
Aetherize Aetherize
+17% Synergy $0.47
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+17% Synergy $0.19
Unsummon Unsummon
+16% Synergy $0.14
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+13% Synergy $4.13
Glen Elendra's Answer Glen Elendra's Answer
+12% Synergy $1.34
Essence Scatter Essence Scatter
+10% Synergy $0.21
Filter Out Filter Out
+9% Synergy $0.22
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+8% Synergy $0.29
Disallow Disallow
+6% Synergy $1.66
Wizard's Retort Wizard's Retort
+6% Synergy $0.33
Flatline Flatline
+5% Synergy $0.34
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+4% Synergy $5.66
Disdainful Stroke Disdainful Stroke
+4% Synergy $0.18
Dissolve Dissolve
+4% Synergy $0.23
Thassa's Intervention Thassa's Intervention
+4% Synergy $0.37
Engulf the Shore Engulf the Shore
+3% Synergy $2.80
Saw It Coming Saw It Coming
+3% Synergy $0.38
Dissipate Dissipate
+3% Synergy $0.16
Misdirection Misdirection
+2% Synergy $8.84
Didn't Say Please Didn't Say Please
+2% Synergy $0.37
Tale's End Tale's End
+2% Synergy $3.29
Unwind Unwind
+1% Synergy $1.32
Dispel Dispel
0% Synergy $0.39
Opt Opt
-2% Synergy $0.22
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
-2% Synergy $0.84
High Tide High Tide
-3% Synergy $0.94
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
-4% Synergy $1.22
Consider Consider
-7% Synergy $0.29
Pongify Pongify
-8% Synergy $1.93
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-10% Synergy $1.35
Resculpt Resculpt
-10% Synergy $0.40
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
-11% Synergy $5.13
Snap Snap
-11% Synergy $3.19
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-12% Synergy $0.72
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-12% Synergy $0.30
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-13% Synergy $2.03
Swan Song Swan Song
-13% Synergy $8.38
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-14% Synergy $50.42
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-16% Synergy $8.05
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-22% Synergy $2.44
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-25% Synergy $0.44

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Kopala, Warden of Waves's game plan and control the board.

Aquitect's Will Aquitect's Will
+37% Synergy $0.36
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+33% Synergy $0.35
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+26% Synergy $11.58
Crashing Tide Crashing Tide
+25% Synergy $0.07
River's Rebuke River's Rebuke
+14% Synergy $0.31
Sleep Sleep
+13% Synergy $0.25
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+10% Synergy $0.32
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+7% Synergy $0.22
Divination Divination
+6% Synergy $0.09
Wanderwine Farewell Wanderwine Farewell
+6% Synergy $0.15
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+5% Synergy $0.18
Inundate Inundate
+5% Synergy $6.89
Ravenform Ravenform
+3% Synergy $0.35
Wash Out Wash Out
+2% Synergy $0.38
Flow of Ideas Flow of Ideas
+2% Synergy $0.32
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
-1% Synergy $0.24
Ponder Ponder
-6% Synergy $1.40
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
-6% Synergy $0.24
Preordain Preordain
-9% Synergy $0.57
Windfall Windfall
-17% Synergy $5.37

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+38% Synergy $0.41
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+38% Synergy $0.48
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+37% Synergy $4.46
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+30% Synergy $4.92
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+28% Synergy $11.37
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+18% Synergy $0.39
Quicksilver Fountain Quicksilver Fountain
+14% Synergy $5.73
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+13% Synergy $16.13
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+10% Synergy $22.37
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+8% Synergy $7.85
Blue Mage's Cane Blue Mage's Cane
+7% Synergy $0.19
Stoneforge Masterwork Stoneforge Masterwork
+7% Synergy $3.49
Obelisk of Urd Obelisk of Urd
+6% Synergy $4.03
Staff of the Mind Magus Staff of the Mind Magus
+6% Synergy $0.15
Rimefire Torque Rimefire Torque
+5% Synergy $0.31
Skullclamp Skullclamp
0% Synergy $4.97
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-9% Synergy $0.28
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-10% Synergy $1.85
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-11% Synergy $4.56

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Kopala, Warden of Waves's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+45% Synergy $1.03
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+42% Synergy $13.25
Aquatic Incursion Aquatic Incursion
+36% Synergy $0.22
Spreading Seas Spreading Seas
+21% Synergy $0.23
Noggle the Mind Noggle the Mind
+12% Synergy $0.27
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+11% Synergy $1.34
Kasmina's Transmutation Kasmina's Transmutation
+10% Synergy $0.18
Monastery Siege Monastery Siege
+8% Synergy $0.67
Sea's Claim Sea's Claim
+7% Synergy $0.17
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+6% Synergy $0.26
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+6% Synergy $1.22
Extravagant Replication Extravagant Replication
+6% Synergy $0.44
Blossombind Blossombind
+6% Synergy $0.15
Aquitect's Defenses Aquitect's Defenses
+6% Synergy $0.17
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+5% Synergy $9.71
Curiosity Curiosity
+5% Synergy $0.74
Observed Stasis Observed Stasis
+5% Synergy $0.29
Claustrophobia Claustrophobia
+5% Synergy $0.11
Propaganda Propaganda
+4% Synergy $3.22
Intruder Alarm Intruder Alarm
+4% Synergy $3.16
Waterbender Ascension Waterbender Ascension
+4% Synergy $0.61
Military Intelligence Military Intelligence
+4% Synergy $0.32
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+1% Synergy $0.35
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
0% Synergy $0.42
Wizard Class Wizard Class
-1% Synergy $1.69
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
-3% Synergy $6.61
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
-5% Synergy $1.44
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
-11% Synergy $3.42
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-15% Synergy $10.63

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Kopala, Warden of Waves to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Jace, Unraveler of Secrets Jace, Unraveler of Secrets
+4% Synergy $1.98
Jace, the Mind Sculptor Jace, the Mind Sculptor
+3% Synergy $17.30
Jace Beleren Jace Beleren
+2% Synergy $1.66
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+1% Synergy $3.97

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+18% Synergy $0.30
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+10% Synergy $43.73
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+9% Synergy $21.12
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+5% Synergy $0.16
Coral Atoll Coral Atoll
+5% Synergy $0.53
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+4% Synergy $0.39
Skyline Cascade Skyline Cascade
+4% Synergy $0.10
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+3% Synergy $1.15
Hall of Storm Giants Hall of Storm Giants
+3% Synergy $0.63
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+2% Synergy $0.30
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.30
Rivendell Rivendell
+1% Synergy $1.46
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
0% Synergy $0.53
Agna Qel'a Agna Qel'a
0% Synergy $1.08
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
-4% Synergy $55.63
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-4% Synergy $8.66
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-10% Synergy $3.70
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-13% Synergy $4.49
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-14% Synergy $24.44

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+25% Synergy $0.39
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+16% Synergy $3.98
Firdoch Core Firdoch Core
+6% Synergy $0.27
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+4% Synergy $5.06
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.31
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+2% Synergy $3.60
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+2% Synergy $3.88
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-1% Synergy $5.05
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
-2% Synergy $0.59
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-4% Synergy $34.62
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-9% Synergy $0.21
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-11% Synergy $1.01
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-13% Synergy $0.51
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-14% Synergy $1.06
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-15% Synergy $0.37
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-18% Synergy $2.55
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-24% Synergy $0.30

Lands

The mana base foundation for Kopala, Warden of Waves decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+33% Synergy $0.19
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+17% Synergy $48.99
Eclipsed Realms Eclipsed Realms
+13% Synergy $0.52
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+6% Synergy $0.22
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.30
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.22
Command Tower Command Tower
+4% Synergy $0.23
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-9% Synergy $0.28
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-16% Synergy $8.05

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