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Kopala, Warden of Waves
Price tag $0.12

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

#2863 Current Rank
#3068 Last Week
#2982 Last Month

New Cards

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

Attuma, Atlantean Warlord Attuma, Atlantean Warlord
+48% Synergy
Crashing Wave Crashing Wave
+11% Synergy $0.08
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
-2% Synergy $0.26

High Synergy Cards

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

Merfolk Sovereign Merfolk Sovereign
+90% Synergy $0.12
Deeproot Waters Deeproot Waters
+88% Synergy $0.09
Master of the Pearl Trident Master of the Pearl Trident
+87% Synergy $0.55
Merrow Reejerey Merrow Reejerey
+85% Synergy $0.09
Svyelun of Sea and Sky Svyelun of Sea and Sky
+82% Synergy $0.21
Emperor Mihail II Emperor Mihail II
+79% Synergy $0.13
Stonybrook Banneret Stonybrook Banneret
+78% Synergy $0.16
Seafloor Oracle Seafloor Oracle
+70% Synergy $0.10
Deeproot Pilgrimage Deeproot Pilgrimage
+68% Synergy $0.50
Harbinger of the Tides Harbinger of the Tides
+65% Synergy $0.18

Top Cards

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

Vodalian Hexcatcher Vodalian Hexcatcher
+65% Synergy $2.17
Lord of Atlantis Lord of Atlantis
+64% Synergy $7.48
Mist Dancer Mist Dancer
+60% Synergy $0.12
Deepchannel Mentor Deepchannel Mentor
+57% Synergy $4.18
Lullmage Mentor Lullmage Mentor
+54% Synergy $1.96
Coralhelm Commander Coralhelm Commander
+54% Synergy $0.09
Merrow Harbinger Merrow Harbinger
+53% Synergy $3.16
Negate Negate
+16% Synergy $0.25
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+1% Synergy $4.33
Counterspell Counterspell
-2% Synergy $1.21

Game Changers

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

Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
-1% Synergy $17.51
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
-4% Synergy $1.37
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-6% Synergy $37.99
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-8% Synergy $49.78
Force of Will Force of Will
-10% Synergy $63.77
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-11% Synergy $40.38
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-12% Synergy $13.35

Creatures

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

Tempest Caller Tempest Caller
+51% Synergy $0.25
River Sneak River Sneak
+51% Synergy $0.11
Mist-Cloaked Herald Mist-Cloaked Herald
+48% Synergy $0.64
Thieving Skydiver Thieving Skydiver
+46% Synergy $0.21
Triton Shorestalker Triton Shorestalker
+44% Synergy $0.35
Streambed Aquitects Streambed Aquitects
+44% Synergy $0.24
Merfolk Trickster Merfolk Trickster
+42% Synergy $0.35
Seahunter Seahunter
+39% Synergy $3.25
Wanderwine Prophets Wanderwine Prophets
+39% Synergy $14.42
Harbinger of the Seas Harbinger of the Seas
+37% Synergy $2.03
Tide Shaper Tide Shaper
+37% Synergy $0.21
Wake Thrasher Wake Thrasher
+34% Synergy $0.35
Master of Waves Master of Waves
+31% Synergy $0.45
Silvergill Adept Silvergill Adept
+31% Synergy $0.14
True-Name Nemesis True-Name Nemesis
+30% Synergy $2.70
Tidal Warrior Tidal Warrior
+28% Synergy $0.20
Tishana's Tidebinder Tishana's Tidebinder
+28% Synergy $3.51
Cursecatcher Cursecatcher
+27% Synergy $0.45
Stormtide Leviathan Stormtide Leviathan
+24% Synergy $4.18
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
+23% Synergy $0.16
Scroll Thief Scroll Thief
+23% Synergy $0.15
Tidal Courier Tidal Courier
+23% Synergy $0.19
Tidebinder Mage Tidebinder Mage
+22% Synergy $0.30
Merfolk Wayfinder Merfolk Wayfinder
+22% Synergy $0.12
Merfolk Looter Merfolk Looter
+21% Synergy $0.24
Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep
+21% Synergy $0.35
Gray Harbor Merfolk Gray Harbor Merfolk
+21% Synergy $0.05
Kiora, the Rising Tide Kiora, the Rising Tide
+20% Synergy $0.43
Rishadan Dockhand Rishadan Dockhand
+20% Synergy $0.10
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+19% Synergy $0.61
Thada Adel, Acquisitor Thada Adel, Acquisitor
+18% Synergy $8.68
Mindspring Merfolk Mindspring Merfolk
+18% Synergy $0.26
Floodpits Drowner Floodpits Drowner
+18% Synergy $0.42
Library Larcenist Library Larcenist
+16% Synergy $0.02
Mistcaller Mistcaller
+15% Synergy $0.32
Augur of Bolas Augur of Bolas
+15% Synergy $0.15
Brineborn Cutthroat Brineborn Cutthroat
+14% Synergy $0.07
Metallic Mimic Metallic Mimic
+14% Synergy $1.41
Herald of Secret Streams Herald of Secret Streams
+14% Synergy $3.32
Empress Galina Empress Galina
+14% Synergy $10.12
Merfolk Spy Merfolk Spy
+13% Synergy $0.10
Surgespanner Surgespanner
+12% Synergy $0.11
Silvergill Douser Silvergill Douser
+12% Synergy $0.17
Fallowsage Fallowsage
+11% Synergy $0.13
Riverwise Augur Riverwise Augur
+11% Synergy $0.07
Watertrap Weaver Watertrap Weaver
+11% Synergy $0.04
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+10% Synergy $0.78
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+10% Synergy $1.84
Cosi's Trickster Cosi's Trickster
+10% Synergy $0.49
Sea Scryer Sea Scryer
+9% Synergy $0.20

Instants

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

Cancel Cancel
+25% Synergy $0.29
Thassa's Rebuff Thassa's Rebuff
+25% Synergy $0.13
Rewind Rewind
+22% Synergy $0.42
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+17% Synergy $0.14
Aetherize Aetherize
+16% Synergy $0.34
Unsummon Unsummon
+13% Synergy $0.24
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+12% Synergy $4.44
Disallow Disallow
+10% Synergy $3.77
Essence Scatter Essence Scatter
+10% Synergy $0.13
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+9% Synergy $0.17
Wizard's Retort Wizard's Retort
+9% Synergy $0.14
Filter Out Filter Out
+8% Synergy $0.16
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+6% Synergy $5.88
Saw It Coming Saw It Coming
+5% Synergy $0.35
Thassa's Intervention Thassa's Intervention
+5% Synergy $0.21
Unwind Unwind
+4% Synergy $1.21
Disdainful Stroke Disdainful Stroke
+4% Synergy $0.06
Dissolve Dissolve
+4% Synergy $0.17
Dispel Dispel
+3% Synergy $0.36
Didn't Say Please Didn't Say Please
+2% Synergy $0.26
High Tide High Tide
+1% Synergy $0.89
Engulf the Shore Engulf the Shore
+1% Synergy $2.60
Opt Opt
0% Synergy $0.10
Pongify Pongify
-1% Synergy $1.47
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
-2% Synergy $1.40
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
-2% Synergy $0.60
Consider Consider
-7% Synergy $0.29
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-9% Synergy $1.58
Resculpt Resculpt
-9% Synergy $0.18
Snap Snap
-9% Synergy $2.69
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-10% Synergy $0.67
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-11% Synergy $45.83
Swan Song Swan Song
-12% Synergy $7.43
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-13% Synergy $1.19
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-13% Synergy $0.24
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
-13% Synergy $7.42
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-15% Synergy $8.82
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-18% Synergy $1.89

Sorceries

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

Distant Melody Distant Melody
+38% Synergy $0.48
Aquitect's Will Aquitect's Will
+37% Synergy $0.27
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+32% Synergy $12.21
Crashing Tide Crashing Tide
+22% Synergy $0.04
Sleep Sleep
+12% Synergy $0.13
River's Rebuke River's Rebuke
+11% Synergy $0.54
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+8% Synergy $0.21
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+7% Synergy $0.16
Inundate Inundate
+6% Synergy $6.99
Wash Out Wash Out
+5% Synergy $0.31
Ravenform Ravenform
+4% Synergy $0.17
Flow of Ideas Flow of Ideas
+4% Synergy $0.34
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+3% Synergy $0.17
Ponder Ponder
-5% Synergy $1.18
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
-5% Synergy $0.19
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
-5% Synergy $2.45
Preordain Preordain
-9% Synergy $0.46
Windfall Windfall
-15% Synergy $3.84

Utility Artifacts

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

Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+43% Synergy $0.34
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+42% Synergy $3.56
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+41% Synergy $0.32
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+33% Synergy $3.38
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+30% Synergy $9.45
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+20% Synergy $0.30
Quicksilver Fountain Quicksilver Fountain
+19% Synergy $5.30
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+17% Synergy $15.19
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+12% Synergy $13.29
Obelisk of Urd Obelisk of Urd
+8% Synergy $3.28
Stoneforge Masterwork Stoneforge Masterwork
+7% Synergy $3.62
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+6% Synergy $6.25
Staff of the Mind Magus Staff of the Mind Magus
+6% Synergy $0.09
Skullclamp Skullclamp
0% Synergy $3.20
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-7% Synergy $0.19
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-11% Synergy $1.20
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-11% Synergy $3.86

Enchantments

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

Merrow Commerce Merrow Commerce
+52% Synergy $14.23
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+48% Synergy $0.60
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+45% Synergy $5.95
Aquatic Incursion Aquatic Incursion
+34% Synergy $0.73
Spreading Seas Spreading Seas
+21% Synergy $0.29
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+12% Synergy $1.24
Kasmina's Transmutation Kasmina's Transmutation
+10% Synergy $0.11
Monastery Siege Monastery Siege
+9% Synergy $0.69
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+8% Synergy $7.04
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+8% Synergy $1.00
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+7% Synergy $0.10
Curiosity Curiosity
+7% Synergy $0.55
Intruder Alarm Intruder Alarm
+6% Synergy $2.93
Sea's Claim Sea's Claim
+6% Synergy $0.17
Military Intelligence Military Intelligence
+5% Synergy $0.26
Observed Stasis Observed Stasis
+5% Synergy $0.19
Spider-Man No More Spider-Man No More
+5% Synergy $0.04
Propaganda Propaganda
+4% Synergy $2.77
Extravagant Replication Extravagant Replication
+4% Synergy $0.36
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+2% Synergy $0.17
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+1% Synergy $1.07
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+1% Synergy $0.39
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
-5% Synergy $1.21
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
-10% Synergy $3.12
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-15% Synergy $9.06

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 $2.07
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+2% Synergy $3.03

Utility Lands

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

Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+17% Synergy $0.21
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+11% Synergy $38.24
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+8% Synergy $20.46
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+6% Synergy $0.37
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+4% Synergy $0.07
Coral Atoll Coral Atoll
+4% Synergy $0.55
Hall of Storm Giants Hall of Storm Giants
+4% Synergy $0.37
Rivendell Rivendell
+2% Synergy $1.53
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+1% Synergy $0.44
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+1% Synergy $0.68
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.11
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
-2% Synergy $0.18
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
-2% Synergy $2.39
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
-3% Synergy $47.66
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-4% Synergy $5.75
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-7% Synergy $6.48
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-9% Synergy $2.26
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-12% Synergy $19.12

Mana Artifacts

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

Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+31% Synergy $0.28
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+18% Synergy $5.85
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+6% Synergy $4.96
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+4% Synergy $0.15
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+3% Synergy $3.48
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-1% Synergy $25.64
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-2% Synergy $3.41
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-2% Synergy $3.17
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-8% Synergy $0.18
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-11% Synergy $1.21
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-11% Synergy $0.34
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-13% Synergy $0.41
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-14% Synergy $0.92
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-15% Synergy $1.22
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-24% Synergy $0.17

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+38% Synergy $0.16
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+18% Synergy $34.93
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+7% Synergy $0.11
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.07
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.08
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $0.20
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-10% Synergy $0.17
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-15% Synergy $8.82

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