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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

#2739 Current Rank
#2723 Last Week
#2919 Last Month

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 $0.11
Deeproot Waters Deeproot Waters
+88% Synergy $0.11
Master of the Pearl Trident Master of the Pearl Trident
+86% Synergy $0.16
Merrow Reejerey Merrow Reejerey
+85% Synergy $0.10
Svyelun of Sea and Sky Svyelun of Sea and Sky
+83% Synergy $0.13
Emperor Mihail II Emperor Mihail II
+78% Synergy $0.11
Stonybrook Banneret Stonybrook Banneret
+78% Synergy $0.09
Seafloor Oracle Seafloor Oracle
+72% Synergy $0.10
Lord of Atlantis Lord of Atlantis
+68% Synergy $7.90
Deeproot Pilgrimage Deeproot Pilgrimage
+67% Synergy $0.32

Top Cards

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

Harbinger of the Tides Harbinger of the Tides
+66% Synergy $0.20
Vodalian Hexcatcher Vodalian Hexcatcher
+64% Synergy $2.19
Deepchannel Mentor Deepchannel Mentor
+60% Synergy $4.00
Merrow Harbinger Merrow Harbinger
+56% Synergy $3.19
Merrow Commerce Merrow Commerce
+56% Synergy $10.99
Mist Dancer Mist Dancer
+56% Synergy $0.10
Coralhelm Commander Coralhelm Commander
+54% Synergy $0.09
Lullmage Mentor Lullmage Mentor
+53% Synergy $1.90
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-1% Synergy $4.34
Counterspell Counterspell
-2% 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
0% Synergy $17.54
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-6% Synergy $43.88
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-6% Synergy $51.13
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
-6% Synergy $1.89
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-10% Synergy $44.22
Force of Will Force of Will
-10% Synergy $64.58
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-12% Synergy $13.26

Creatures

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

River Sneak River Sneak
+54% Synergy $0.11
Mist-Cloaked Herald Mist-Cloaked Herald
+53% Synergy $0.61
Tempest Caller Tempest Caller
+50% Synergy $0.20
Streambed Aquitects Streambed Aquitects
+47% Synergy $0.22
Thieving Skydiver Thieving Skydiver
+44% Synergy $0.19
Merfolk Trickster Merfolk Trickster
+44% Synergy $0.24
Seahunter Seahunter
+42% Synergy $3.22
Triton Shorestalker Triton Shorestalker
+41% Synergy $0.26
Wanderwine Prophets Wanderwine Prophets
+41% Synergy $13.64
Tide Shaper Tide Shaper
+39% Synergy $0.20
Harbinger of the Seas Harbinger of the Seas
+38% Synergy $2.19
Silvergill Adept Silvergill Adept
+35% Synergy $0.19
Wake Thrasher Wake Thrasher
+34% Synergy $0.36
Master of Waves Master of Waves
+32% Synergy $0.48
True-Name Nemesis True-Name Nemesis
+32% Synergy $2.23
Tidal Warrior Tidal Warrior
+32% Synergy $0.19
Tishana's Tidebinder Tishana's Tidebinder
+27% Synergy $2.71
Stormtide Leviathan Stormtide Leviathan
+26% Synergy $0.78
Cursecatcher Cursecatcher
+26% Synergy $0.39
Tidal Courier Tidal Courier
+25% Synergy $0.18
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
+23% Synergy $0.18
Scroll Thief Scroll Thief
+22% Synergy $0.14
Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep
+22% Synergy $0.27
Merfolk Wayfinder Merfolk Wayfinder
+22% Synergy $0.12
Kiora, the Rising Tide Kiora, the Rising Tide
+21% Synergy $0.53
Rishadan Dockhand Rishadan Dockhand
+21% Synergy $0.10
Merfolk Looter Merfolk Looter
+20% Synergy $0.22
Thada Adel, Acquisitor Thada Adel, Acquisitor
+20% Synergy $8.43
Gray Harbor Merfolk Gray Harbor Merfolk
+20% Synergy $0.08
Tidebinder Mage Tidebinder Mage
+20% Synergy $0.34
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+19% Synergy $0.41
Mistcaller Mistcaller
+17% Synergy $0.31
Library Larcenist Library Larcenist
+16% Synergy $0.04
Empress Galina Empress Galina
+16% Synergy $9.71
Floodpits Drowner Floodpits Drowner
+16% Synergy $0.35
Mindspring Merfolk Mindspring Merfolk
+16% Synergy $0.29
Metallic Mimic Metallic Mimic
+15% Synergy $1.70
Augur of Bolas Augur of Bolas
+14% Synergy $0.15
Brineborn Cutthroat Brineborn Cutthroat
+14% Synergy $0.07
Cosi's Trickster Cosi's Trickster
+13% Synergy $0.43
Silvergill Douser Silvergill Douser
+13% Synergy $0.16
Merfolk Spy Merfolk Spy
+13% Synergy $0.11
Riverwise Augur Riverwise Augur
+12% Synergy $0.06
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+11% Synergy $1.00
Herald of Secret Streams Herald of Secret Streams
+11% Synergy $2.90
Reef Shaman Reef Shaman
+11% Synergy $0.27
Watertrap Weaver Watertrap Weaver
+11% Synergy $0.05
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+10% Synergy $0.22
Surgespanner Surgespanner
+10% Synergy $0.08
Sea Scryer Sea Scryer
+10% Synergy $0.22

Instants

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

Thassa's Rebuff Thassa's Rebuff
+26% Synergy $0.11
Cancel Cancel
+25% Synergy $0.28
Rewind Rewind
+23% Synergy $0.41
Negate Negate
+15% Synergy $0.26
Aetherize Aetherize
+14% Synergy $0.36
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+14% Synergy $0.21
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+13% Synergy $3.92
Unsummon Unsummon
+13% Synergy $0.23
Disallow Disallow
+11% Synergy $2.42
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+10% Synergy $0.21
Wizard's Retort Wizard's Retort
+7% Synergy $0.17
Essence Scatter Essence Scatter
+7% Synergy $0.09
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+6% Synergy $5.74
Filter Out Filter Out
+6% Synergy $0.15
Thassa's Intervention Thassa's Intervention
+6% Synergy $0.21
Saw It Coming Saw It Coming
+5% Synergy $0.37
Unwind Unwind
+4% Synergy $0.78
Dissolve Dissolve
+4% Synergy $0.20
Engulf the Shore Engulf the Shore
+2% Synergy $3.14
Dispel Dispel
+2% Synergy $0.31
Disdainful Stroke Disdainful Stroke
+2% Synergy $0.08
Pongify Pongify
+1% Synergy $1.81
Didn't Say Please Didn't Say Please
+1% Synergy $0.21
High Tide High Tide
0% Synergy $1.03
Opt Opt
-1% Synergy $0.10
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
-2% Synergy $1.16
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
-2% Synergy $0.43
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-6% Synergy $1.52
Consider Consider
-7% Synergy $0.36
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-8% Synergy $45.90
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-9% Synergy $1.83
Snap Snap
-9% Synergy $2.15
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
-10% Synergy $1.85
Resculpt Resculpt
-11% Synergy $0.26
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
-11% Synergy $10.54
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-12% Synergy $1.27
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-12% Synergy $46.95
Swan Song Swan Song
-12% Synergy $8.48
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-14% Synergy $0.24
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-15% Synergy $7.76
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-19% Synergy $1.36

Sorceries

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

Distant Melody Distant Melody
+40% Synergy $0.48
Aquitect's Will Aquitect's Will
+39% Synergy $0.28
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+32% Synergy $12.40
Crashing Tide Crashing Tide
+23% Synergy $0.03
Sleep Sleep
+12% Synergy $0.16
River's Rebuke River's Rebuke
+11% Synergy $0.58
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+10% Synergy $0.21
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+6% Synergy $0.12
Inundate Inundate
+6% Synergy $7.95
Wash Out Wash Out
+5% Synergy $0.32
Flow of Ideas Flow of Ideas
+4% Synergy $0.33
Ravenform Ravenform
+3% Synergy $0.17
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+3% Synergy $0.19
Ponder Ponder
-2% Synergy $1.67
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
-2% Synergy $0.16
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
-4% Synergy $3.63
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
-5% Synergy $0.24
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-8% Synergy $36.04
Preordain Preordain
-9% Synergy $0.58
Windfall Windfall
-15% Synergy $3.98

Utility Artifacts

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

Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+43% Synergy $2.90
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+42% Synergy $1.12
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+41% Synergy $0.37
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+32% Synergy $3.52
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+28% Synergy $7.34
Quicksilver Fountain Quicksilver Fountain
+23% Synergy $5.78
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+20% Synergy $0.32
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+16% Synergy $16.06
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+11% Synergy $12.64
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+7% Synergy $5.63
Obelisk of Urd Obelisk of Urd
+7% Synergy $2.57
Stoneforge Masterwork Stoneforge Masterwork
+7% Synergy $2.30
Staff of the Mind Magus Staff of the Mind Magus
+6% Synergy $0.14
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+2% Synergy $3.92
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-9% Synergy $0.21
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-11% Synergy $1.14
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-13% Synergy $4.12

Enchantments

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

Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+48% Synergy $1.06
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+45% Synergy $4.98
Aquatic Incursion Aquatic Incursion
+35% Synergy $0.13
Spreading Seas Spreading Seas
+23% Synergy $0.27
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+10% Synergy $1.03
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+9% Synergy $3.04
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+9% Synergy $0.67
Curiosity Curiosity
+8% Synergy $0.53
Kasmina's Transmutation Kasmina's Transmutation
+8% Synergy $0.13
Monastery Siege Monastery Siege
+8% Synergy $0.73
Sea's Claim Sea's Claim
+7% Synergy $0.15
Observed Stasis Observed Stasis
+6% Synergy $0.19
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+5% Synergy $0.12
Intruder Alarm Intruder Alarm
+5% Synergy $2.86
Extravagant Replication Extravagant Replication
+4% Synergy $0.36
Propaganda Propaganda
+3% Synergy $2.29
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+1% Synergy $0.24
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
-1% Synergy $0.17
Wizard Class Wizard Class
-2% Synergy $1.35
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
-10% Synergy $1.89
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-14% Synergy $10.49

Planeswalkers

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

Jace, Unraveler of Secrets Jace, Unraveler of Secrets
+5% Synergy $1.41
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+2% Synergy $3.19

Utility Lands

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

Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+18% Synergy $0.33
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+11% Synergy $39.21
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+7% Synergy $0.31
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+7% Synergy $17.82
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+6% Synergy $0.11
Coral Atoll Coral Atoll
+5% Synergy $0.48
Hall of Storm Giants Hall of Storm Giants
+4% Synergy $0.38
Rivendell Rivendell
+3% Synergy $1.59
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+2% Synergy $1.74
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
0% Synergy $0.56
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
-1% Synergy $46.25
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.13
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
-2% Synergy $0.65
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-3% Synergy $6.13
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-6% Synergy $1.70
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy $1.99
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-11% Synergy $18.45

Mana Artifacts

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

Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+28% Synergy $0.27
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+18% Synergy $4.90
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+4% Synergy $5.28
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+3% Synergy $3.64
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+2% Synergy $0.17
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-1% Synergy $3.55
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-2% Synergy $3.47
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-2% Synergy $23.37
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-11% Synergy $1.46
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-11% Synergy $0.24
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-12% Synergy $0.43
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-13% Synergy $0.49
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-14% Synergy $1.04
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-27% Synergy $0.13

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 $0.16
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+17% Synergy $35.29
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.16
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.06
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.12
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.27
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-8% Synergy $36.04
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-11% Synergy $0.16
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-15% Synergy $7.76

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