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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

#3217 Current Rank
#3630 Last Week
#2991 Last Month

New Cards

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

Dawn-Blessed Pennant Dawn-Blessed Pennant
+33% Synergy $0.28
Blossombind Blossombind
+33% Synergy $0.10
Eclipsed Realms Eclipsed Realms
+33% Synergy $0.34
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+33% Synergy $17.91
Gravelgill Scoundrel Gravelgill Scoundrel
+33% Synergy $0.11

High Synergy Cards

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

Merfolk Sovereign Merfolk Sovereign
+89% Synergy $0.15
Master of the Pearl Trident Master of the Pearl Trident
+88% Synergy $0.22
Merrow Reejerey Merrow Reejerey
+86% Synergy $0.14
Deeproot Waters Deeproot Waters
+85% Synergy $0.10
Svyelun of Sea and Sky Svyelun of Sea and Sky
+80% Synergy $0.24
Stonybrook Banneret Stonybrook Banneret
+79% Synergy $0.12
Emperor Mihail II Emperor Mihail II
+78% Synergy $0.14
Seafloor Oracle Seafloor Oracle
+68% Synergy $0.11
Deeproot Pilgrimage Deeproot Pilgrimage
+66% Synergy $0.85
Harbinger of the Tides Harbinger of the Tides
+64% Synergy $0.16

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 $2.84
Mist Dancer Mist Dancer
+62% Synergy $0.15
Lord of Atlantis Lord of Atlantis
+61% Synergy $7.35
Deepchannel Mentor Deepchannel Mentor
+57% Synergy $4.54
Coralhelm Commander Coralhelm Commander
+56% Synergy $0.12
Tempest Caller Tempest Caller
+54% Synergy $0.25
Merrow Harbinger Merrow Harbinger
+52% Synergy $5.29
Negate Negate
+17% Synergy $0.24
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-2% Synergy $4.94
Counterspell Counterspell
-5% Synergy $1.60

Game Changers

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

Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
-1% Synergy $18.92
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
-4% Synergy $1.24
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-9% Synergy $40.86
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-11% Synergy $53.63
Force of Will Force of Will
-12% Synergy $62.72
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-13% Synergy $14.79
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-14% Synergy $45.55

Creatures

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

Lullmage Mentor Lullmage Mentor
+51% Synergy $2.40
River Sneak River Sneak
+49% Synergy $0.11
Thieving Skydiver Thieving Skydiver
+47% Synergy $0.20
Mist-Cloaked Herald Mist-Cloaked Herald
+44% Synergy $0.66
Streambed Aquitects Streambed Aquitects
+43% Synergy $0.24
Triton Shorestalker Triton Shorestalker
+42% Synergy $0.30
Merfolk Trickster Merfolk Trickster
+40% Synergy $0.45
Tide Shaper Tide Shaper
+40% Synergy $0.14
Harbinger of the Seas Harbinger of the Seas
+37% Synergy $1.42
Wanderwine Prophets Wanderwine Prophets
+37% Synergy $16.92
Seahunter Seahunter
+37% Synergy $3.15
Wake Thrasher Wake Thrasher
+36% Synergy $0.36
Pestered Wellguard Pestered Wellguard
+33% Synergy $0.20
Master of Waves Master of Waves
+31% Synergy $0.40
True-Name Nemesis True-Name Nemesis
+31% Synergy $4.26
Tidal Warrior Tidal Warrior
+30% Synergy $0.22
Silvergill Adept Silvergill Adept
+30% Synergy $0.22
Tishana's Tidebinder Tishana's Tidebinder
+28% Synergy $5.28
Tidal Courier Tidal Courier
+25% Synergy $0.19
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
+24% Synergy $0.17
Scroll Thief Scroll Thief
+24% Synergy $0.22
Stormtide Leviathan Stormtide Leviathan
+23% Synergy $2.79
Merfolk Looter Merfolk Looter
+23% Synergy $0.26
Cursecatcher Cursecatcher
+23% Synergy $0.46
Merfolk Wayfinder Merfolk Wayfinder
+23% Synergy $0.13
Gray Harbor Merfolk Gray Harbor Merfolk
+22% Synergy $0.08
Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep
+21% Synergy $0.31
Tidebinder Mage Tidebinder Mage
+21% Synergy $0.31
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+20% Synergy $0.50
Kiora, the Rising Tide Kiora, the Rising Tide
+19% Synergy $0.56
Rishadan Dockhand Rishadan Dockhand
+18% Synergy $0.19
Library Larcenist Library Larcenist
+18% Synergy $0.03
Thada Adel, Acquisitor Thada Adel, Acquisitor
+17% Synergy $12.43
Herald of Secret Streams Herald of Secret Streams
+17% Synergy $3.27
Brineborn Cutthroat Brineborn Cutthroat
+17% Synergy $0.06
Augur of Bolas Augur of Bolas
+16% Synergy $0.17
Floodpits Drowner Floodpits Drowner
+16% Synergy $1.18
Mindspring Merfolk Mindspring Merfolk
+16% Synergy $0.43
Empress Galina Empress Galina
+15% Synergy $10.22
Mistcaller Mistcaller
+14% Synergy $0.45
Metallic Mimic Metallic Mimic
+14% Synergy $2.02
Fallowsage Fallowsage
+14% Synergy $0.15
Merfolk Spy Merfolk Spy
+14% Synergy $0.08
Surgespanner Surgespanner
+13% Synergy $0.12
Silvergill Douser Silvergill Douser
+12% Synergy $0.16
Sage of Fables Sage of Fables
+11% Synergy $0.11
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+10% Synergy $1.54
Riverwise Augur Riverwise Augur
+10% Synergy $0.09
Cosi's Trickster Cosi's Trickster
+10% Synergy $0.49
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+9% Synergy $1.56

Instants

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

Cancel Cancel
+28% Synergy $0.25
Thassa's Rebuff Thassa's Rebuff
+23% Synergy $0.18
Rewind Rewind
+21% Synergy $0.47
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+17% Synergy $0.15
Aetherize Aetherize
+16% Synergy $0.52
Unsummon Unsummon
+14% Synergy $0.22
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+12% Synergy $3.97
Essence Scatter Essence Scatter
+11% Synergy $0.08
Filter Out Filter Out
+9% Synergy $0.15
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+8% Synergy $0.20
Wizard's Retort Wizard's Retort
+8% Synergy $0.17
Disallow Disallow
+7% Synergy $2.38
Saw It Coming Saw It Coming
+5% Synergy $0.33
Thassa's Intervention Thassa's Intervention
+5% Synergy $0.29
Dissolve Dissolve
+4% Synergy $0.16
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+3% Synergy $6.11
Disdainful Stroke Disdainful Stroke
+3% Synergy $0.10
Misdirection Misdirection
+3% Synergy $8.21
Dissipate Dissipate
+3% Synergy $0.09
Unwind Unwind
+2% Synergy $1.36
Engulf the Shore Engulf the Shore
+2% Synergy $2.54
Didn't Say Please Didn't Say Please
+2% Synergy $0.21
Dispel Dispel
+1% Synergy $0.39
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
-1% Synergy $0.74
High Tide High Tide
-2% Synergy $1.03
Opt Opt
-2% Synergy $0.12
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
-4% Synergy $1.25
Pongify Pongify
-5% Synergy $1.74
Consider Consider
-8% Synergy $0.22
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-10% Synergy $0.86
Resculpt Resculpt
-10% Synergy $0.34
Snap Snap
-11% Synergy $2.41
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-12% Synergy $1.29
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-12% Synergy $1.93
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
-13% Synergy $6.70
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-14% Synergy $0.14
Swan Song Swan Song
-14% Synergy $7.83
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-14% Synergy $52.65
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-16% Synergy $7.56
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-22% Synergy $2.29

Sorceries

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

Aquitect's Will Aquitect's Will
+38% Synergy $0.33
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+36% Synergy $0.28
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+28% Synergy $16.69
Crashing Tide Crashing Tide
+24% Synergy $0.03
River's Rebuke River's Rebuke
+13% Synergy $0.38
Sleep Sleep
+12% Synergy $0.16
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+8% Synergy $0.17
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+8% Synergy $0.28
Crashing Wave Crashing Wave
+5% Synergy $0.11
Ravenform Ravenform
+4% Synergy $0.19
Wash Out Wash Out
+4% Synergy $0.38
Flow of Ideas Flow of Ideas
+4% Synergy $0.36
Inundate Inundate
+4% Synergy $6.79
Divination Divination
+4% Synergy $0.05
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+3% Synergy $0.14
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
-5% Synergy $0.19
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
-5% Synergy $3.08
Ponder Ponder
-6% Synergy $1.29
Preordain Preordain
-11% Synergy $0.58
Windfall Windfall
-17% Synergy $4.14

Utility Artifacts

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

Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+42% Synergy $0.39
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+39% Synergy $0.32
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+39% Synergy $3.60
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+31% Synergy $4.39
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+27% Synergy $10.56
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+19% Synergy $0.36
Quicksilver Fountain Quicksilver Fountain
+16% Synergy $5.49
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+14% Synergy $15.62
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+10% Synergy $17.45
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+8% Synergy $8.03
Obelisk of Urd Obelisk of Urd
+7% Synergy $3.61
Blue Mage's Cane Blue Mage's Cane
+7% Synergy $0.13
Stoneforge Masterwork Stoneforge Masterwork
+7% Synergy $4.47
Staff of the Mind Magus Staff of the Mind Magus
+6% Synergy $0.13
Skullclamp Skullclamp
0% Synergy $4.36
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-8% Synergy $0.23
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-12% Synergy $1.58
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-13% Synergy $4.38

Enchantments

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

Merrow Commerce Merrow Commerce
+52% Synergy $15.71
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+49% Synergy $0.66
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+44% Synergy $7.55
Aquatic Incursion Aquatic Incursion
+38% Synergy $0.23
Spreading Seas Spreading Seas
+20% Synergy $0.29
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+9% Synergy $1.37
Kasmina's Transmutation Kasmina's Transmutation
+9% Synergy $0.10
Monastery Siege Monastery Siege
+8% Synergy $0.63
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+7% Synergy $3.04
Sea's Claim Sea's Claim
+7% Synergy $0.18
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+6% Synergy $11.16
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+6% Synergy $0.04
Intruder Alarm Intruder Alarm
+5% Synergy $2.92
Curiosity Curiosity
+5% Synergy $0.64
Chakra Meditation Chakra Meditation
+5% Synergy $0.40
Military Intelligence Military Intelligence
+5% Synergy $0.29
Extravagant Replication Extravagant Replication
+4% Synergy $0.36
Propaganda Propaganda
+2% Synergy $3.23
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+1% Synergy $0.18
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+1% Synergy $0.42
Wizard Class Wizard Class
0% Synergy $0.95
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
-5% Synergy $1.10
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
-10% Synergy $3.14
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-17% Synergy $8.92

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 $2.24
Jace, the Mind Sculptor Jace, the Mind Sculptor
+3% Synergy $18.38
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+2% Synergy $3.67

Utility Lands

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

Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+18% Synergy $0.22
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+12% Synergy $45.08
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+10% Synergy $24.54
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+7% Synergy $0.11
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+5% Synergy $0.27
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+5% Synergy $0.56
Coral Atoll Coral Atoll
+4% Synergy $0.50
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.11
Hall of Storm Giants Hall of Storm Giants
+3% Synergy $0.44
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+1% Synergy $0.20
Rivendell Rivendell
0% Synergy $1.50
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
0% Synergy $0.49
Agna Qel'a Agna Qel'a
-2% Synergy $0.98
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
-4% Synergy $50.05
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-8% Synergy $3.28
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-12% Synergy $5.01
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-14% Synergy $20.40

Mana Artifacts

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

Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+28% Synergy $0.29
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+17% Synergy $6.32
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+5% Synergy $4.70
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.17
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+3% Synergy $3.53
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+1% Synergy $0.53
Caged Sun Caged Sun
0% Synergy $3.30
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-2% Synergy $31.84
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-3% Synergy $5.11
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-8% Synergy $0.21
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-11% Synergy $1.04
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-12% Synergy $0.53
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-14% Synergy $0.32
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-14% Synergy $0.72
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-16% Synergy $1.71
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-23% Synergy $0.23

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+37% Synergy $0.13
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+16% Synergy $42.67
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+6% Synergy $0.17
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+6% Synergy $0.09
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.15
Command Tower Command Tower
+4% Synergy $0.23
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-9% Synergy $0.21
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-16% Synergy $7.56

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