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Kopala, Warden of Waves
Price tag $0.13

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

#2559 Current Rank
#2755 Last Week
#2815 Last Month

New Cards

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

Summon: Leviathan Summon: Leviathan
+12% Synergy $0.59
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+8% Synergy $1.61
Swallowed by Leviathan Swallowed by Leviathan
+7% Synergy $0.06
Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum
+7% Synergy $0.08
Magic Damper Magic Damper
+5% Synergy $0.10

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 $0.15
Deeproot Waters Deeproot Waters
+87% Synergy $0.12
Master of the Pearl Trident Master of the Pearl Trident
+87% Synergy $0.34
Merrow Reejerey Merrow Reejerey
+84% Synergy $0.12
Svyelun of Sea and Sky Svyelun of Sea and Sky
+84% Synergy $0.24
Emperor Mihail II Emperor Mihail II
+80% Synergy $0.22
Stonybrook Banneret Stonybrook Banneret
+79% Synergy $0.18
Seafloor Oracle Seafloor Oracle
+72% Synergy $0.13
Deeproot Pilgrimage Deeproot Pilgrimage
+70% Synergy $0.36
Lord of Atlantis Lord of Atlantis
+67% Synergy $8.67

Top Cards

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

Vodalian Hexcatcher Vodalian Hexcatcher
+66% Synergy $1.52
Harbinger of the Tides Harbinger of the Tides
+64% Synergy $0.17
River Sneak River Sneak
+62% Synergy $0.10
Mist-Cloaked Herald Mist-Cloaked Herald
+61% Synergy $0.72
Merrow Harbinger Merrow Harbinger
+60% Synergy $2.89
Deepchannel Mentor Deepchannel Mentor
+60% Synergy $6.74
Lullmage Mentor Lullmage Mentor
+56% Synergy $2.14
Merrow Commerce Merrow Commerce
+56% Synergy $8.98
Tempest Caller Tempest Caller
+54% Synergy $0.27
Counterspell Counterspell
-2% Synergy $1.65

Game Changers

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

Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
-2% Synergy $16.62
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-10% Synergy $48.08
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-11% Synergy $42.63
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-12% Synergy $48.94
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-12% Synergy $11.92
Force of Will Force of Will
-12% Synergy $57.48

Creatures

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

Mist Dancer Mist Dancer
+53% Synergy $0.15
Coralhelm Commander Coralhelm Commander
+53% Synergy $0.16
Streambed Aquitects Streambed Aquitects
+51% Synergy $0.20
Triton Shorestalker Triton Shorestalker
+46% Synergy $0.21
Thieving Skydiver Thieving Skydiver
+45% Synergy $0.21
Merfolk Trickster Merfolk Trickster
+44% Synergy $0.30
Seahunter Seahunter
+44% Synergy $3.59
Wanderwine Prophets Wanderwine Prophets
+42% Synergy $15.87
Tide Shaper Tide Shaper
+41% Synergy $0.20
Harbinger of the Seas Harbinger of the Seas
+38% Synergy $2.00
Silvergill Adept Silvergill Adept
+38% Synergy $0.19
True-Name Nemesis True-Name Nemesis
+34% Synergy $1.95
Tidal Warrior Tidal Warrior
+33% Synergy $0.22
Wake Thrasher Wake Thrasher
+33% Synergy $0.34
Cursecatcher Cursecatcher
+30% Synergy $0.37
Scroll Thief Scroll Thief
+28% Synergy $0.10
Gray Harbor Merfolk Gray Harbor Merfolk
+28% Synergy $0.07
Tidal Courier Tidal Courier
+28% Synergy $0.20
Tishana's Tidebinder Tishana's Tidebinder
+27% Synergy $1.85
Master of Waves Master of Waves
+27% Synergy $0.52
Stormtide Leviathan Stormtide Leviathan
+26% Synergy $1.14
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
+25% Synergy $0.17
Kiora, the Rising Tide Kiora, the Rising Tide
+22% Synergy $0.44
Merfolk Looter Merfolk Looter
+22% Synergy $0.25
Rishadan Dockhand Rishadan Dockhand
+22% Synergy $0.09
Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep
+22% Synergy $0.29
Tidebinder Mage Tidebinder Mage
+21% Synergy $0.33
Merfolk Wayfinder Merfolk Wayfinder
+20% Synergy $0.11
Mistcaller Mistcaller
+19% Synergy $0.34
Thada Adel, Acquisitor Thada Adel, Acquisitor
+19% Synergy $10.17
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+18% Synergy $0.28
Library Larcenist Library Larcenist
+18% Synergy $0.05
Silvergill Douser Silvergill Douser
+18% Synergy $0.15
Mindspring Merfolk Mindspring Merfolk
+17% Synergy $0.35
Empress Galina Empress Galina
+16% Synergy $8.44
Riverwise Augur Riverwise Augur
+15% Synergy $0.09
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+14% Synergy $0.53
Floodpits Drowner Floodpits Drowner
+14% Synergy $0.34
Merfolk Spy Merfolk Spy
+14% Synergy $0.13
Waterspout Weavers Waterspout Weavers
+13% Synergy $0.22
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+12% Synergy $1.84
Augur of Bolas Augur of Bolas
+12% Synergy $0.19
Metallic Mimic Metallic Mimic
+12% Synergy $1.14
Cosi's Trickster Cosi's Trickster
+12% Synergy $0.41
Brineborn Cutthroat Brineborn Cutthroat
+12% Synergy $0.08
Fallowsage Fallowsage
+12% Synergy $0.10
Herald of Secret Streams Herald of Secret Streams
+11% Synergy $4.84
Drowner of Secrets Drowner of Secrets
+11% Synergy $0.23
Tideshaper Mystic Tideshaper Mystic
+10% Synergy $0.22
Watertrap Weaver Watertrap Weaver
+10% Synergy $0.04

Instants

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

Thassa's Rebuff Thassa's Rebuff
+32% Synergy $0.16
Cancel Cancel
+28% Synergy $0.27
Rewind Rewind
+22% Synergy $0.45
Aetherize Aetherize
+20% Synergy $0.29
Unsummon Unsummon
+18% Synergy $0.24
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+17% Synergy $0.21
Negate Negate
+15% Synergy $0.24
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+12% Synergy $4.49
Disallow Disallow
+11% Synergy $1.90
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+9% Synergy $0.17
Wizard's Retort Wizard's Retort
+8% Synergy $0.22
Essence Scatter Essence Scatter
+7% Synergy $0.08
Filter Out Filter Out
+6% Synergy $0.17
Ice Magic Ice Magic
+6% Synergy $0.05
Thassa's Intervention Thassa's Intervention
+5% Synergy $0.27
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+4% Synergy $7.15
Unwind Unwind
+4% Synergy $1.59
Engulf the Shore Engulf the Shore
+4% Synergy $6.88
Dissolve Dissolve
+4% Synergy $0.15
Opt Opt
+3% Synergy $0.14
Didn't Say Please Didn't Say Please
+3% Synergy $0.26
Saw It Coming Saw It Coming
+3% Synergy $0.26
Dispel Dispel
+2% Synergy $0.29
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+2% Synergy $0.43
Cyber Conversion Cyber Conversion
+2% Synergy $0.68
Dissipate Dissipate
+2% Synergy $0.06
Tale's End Tale's End
+2% Synergy $1.52
Disdainful Stroke Disdainful Stroke
+1% Synergy $0.10
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
0% Synergy $0.54
High Tide High Tide
-1% Synergy $1.29
Pongify Pongify
-1% Synergy $2.10
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
-1% Synergy $0.49
Refute Refute
-1% Synergy $0.14
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
-2% Synergy $1.26
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
-2% Synergy $1.28
Consider Consider
-7% Synergy $0.46
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-9% Synergy $1.75
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-10% Synergy $1.15
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
-10% Synergy $1.59
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
-10% Synergy $0.18
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-11% Synergy $1.51
Snap Snap
-11% Synergy $1.54
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-11% Synergy $49.42
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-12% Synergy $0.25
Resculpt Resculpt
-13% Synergy $0.29
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
-13% Synergy $15.68
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-15% Synergy $42.96
Swan Song Swan Song
-15% Synergy $6.09
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-15% Synergy $7.64
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-17% Synergy $1.46

Sorceries

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

Aquitect's Will Aquitect's Will
+41% Synergy $0.38
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+40% Synergy $0.66
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+30% Synergy $8.96
Crashing Tide Crashing Tide
+28% Synergy $0.07
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+10% Synergy $0.37
Sleep Sleep
+10% Synergy $0.16
River's Rebuke River's Rebuke
+9% Synergy $0.65
Inundate Inundate
+8% Synergy $11.37
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+6% Synergy $0.19
Flow of Ideas Flow of Ideas
+6% Synergy $0.29
Divination Divination
+6% Synergy $0.05
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+5% Synergy $0.19
Wash Out Wash Out
+4% Synergy $0.32
Ravenform Ravenform
+3% Synergy $0.18
Ponder Ponder
+2% Synergy $1.65
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
-3% Synergy $2.92
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
-6% Synergy $0.21
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-8% Synergy $34.20
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
-9% Synergy $1.75
Preordain Preordain
-10% Synergy $0.61
Windfall Windfall
-14% Synergy $3.95

Utility Artifacts

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

Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+45% Synergy $4.22
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+38% Synergy $0.38
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+37% Synergy $0.39
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+31% Synergy $4.33
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+27% Synergy $5.49
Quicksilver Fountain Quicksilver Fountain
+25% Synergy $5.11
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+20% Synergy $0.47
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+15% Synergy $14.17
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+8% Synergy $3.79
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+8% Synergy $13.11
Stoneforge Masterwork Stoneforge Masterwork
+7% Synergy $1.74
Obelisk of Urd Obelisk of Urd
+7% Synergy $2.23
Staff of the Mind Magus Staff of the Mind Magus
+6% Synergy $0.10
Skullclamp Skullclamp
0% Synergy $5.02
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
0% Synergy $7.32
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
-3% Synergy $2.82
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-5% Synergy $3.79
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-7% Synergy $0.24
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-13% Synergy $4.45
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-14% Synergy $1.30

Enchantments

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

Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+46% Synergy $0.91
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+43% Synergy $5.01
Aquatic Incursion Aquatic Incursion
+43% Synergy $0.13
Spreading Seas Spreading Seas
+26% Synergy $0.24
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+11% Synergy $1.77
Monastery Siege Monastery Siege
+10% Synergy $0.73
Sea's Claim Sea's Claim
+10% Synergy $0.12
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+9% Synergy $0.87
Curiosity Curiosity
+9% Synergy $0.53
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+7% Synergy $0.70
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+6% Synergy $0.17
Kasmina's Transmutation Kasmina's Transmutation
+6% Synergy $0.08
Observed Stasis Observed Stasis
+6% Synergy $0.32
Intruder Alarm Intruder Alarm
+5% Synergy $3.05
Ringing Strike Mastery Ringing Strike Mastery
+5% Synergy $0.04
Military Intelligence Military Intelligence
+4% Synergy $0.17
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+2% Synergy $0.16
Propaganda Propaganda
+1% Synergy $2.01
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+1% Synergy $1.44
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
0% Synergy $0.28
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
-12% Synergy $2.10
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-15% Synergy $8.34

Planeswalkers

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

Jace, Unraveler of Secrets Jace, Unraveler of Secrets
+6% Synergy $0.87
Jace Beleren Jace Beleren
+2% Synergy $1.67
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
-1% Synergy $3.55

Utility Lands

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

Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+16% Synergy $0.34
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+8% Synergy $34.54
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+8% Synergy $0.27
Coral Atoll Coral Atoll
+8% Synergy $0.45
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+6% Synergy $0.23
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+6% Synergy $19.02
Hall of Storm Giants Hall of Storm Giants
+4% Synergy $0.66
Skyline Cascade Skyline Cascade
+4% Synergy $0.10
Rivendell Rivendell
+3% Synergy $0.77
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+2% Synergy $0.53
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+1% Synergy $0.25
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.14
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
-1% Synergy $51.06
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-2% Synergy $1.98
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
-2% Synergy $2.85
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-7% Synergy $1.41
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-11% Synergy $19.28
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
-11% Synergy $7.74

Mana Artifacts

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

Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+27% Synergy $0.20
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+20% Synergy $4.04
Ring of the Lucii Ring of the Lucii
+7% Synergy $0.17
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.16
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+3% Synergy $4.82
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+2% Synergy $3.21
Caged Sun Caged Sun
0% Synergy $3.61
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-2% Synergy $2.10
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-2% Synergy $17.16
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-9% Synergy $0.14
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-13% Synergy $1.07
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-14% Synergy $0.51
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-14% Synergy $0.29
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-16% Synergy $1.33
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-27% Synergy $0.22

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+35% Synergy $0.18
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+17% Synergy $34.04
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+7% Synergy $0.28
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.23
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.05
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $0.22
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+2% Synergy $0.43
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-8% Synergy $34.20
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-9% Synergy $0.11
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-15% Synergy $7.64

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