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Kopala, Warden of Waves
Price tag $0.33

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

#3110 Current Rank
#3511 Last Week
#3056 Last Month

New Cards

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

Namor the Sub-Mariner Namor the Sub-Mariner
+9% Synergy $57.99
Attuma, Atlantean Warlord Attuma, Atlantean Warlord
+8% Synergy $2.71
Irma, Part-Time Mutant Irma, Part-Time Mutant
+6% Synergy $5.74

High Synergy Cards

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

Merfolk Sovereign Merfolk Sovereign
+87% Synergy $0.31
Master of the Pearl Trident Master of the Pearl Trident
+86% Synergy $0.39
Merrow Reejerey Merrow Reejerey
+85% Synergy $0.32
Deeproot Waters Deeproot Waters
+83% Synergy $0.24
Svyelun of Sea and Sky Svyelun of Sea and Sky
+79% Synergy $0.35
Stonybrook Banneret Stonybrook Banneret
+77% Synergy $0.31
Emperor Mihail II Emperor Mihail II
+76% Synergy $0.31
Deeproot Pilgrimage Deeproot Pilgrimage
+68% Synergy $2.16
Seafloor Oracle Seafloor Oracle
+64% Synergy $0.27
Vodalian Hexcatcher Vodalian Hexcatcher
+63% Synergy $3.96

Top Cards

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

Lord of Atlantis Lord of Atlantis
+62% Synergy $9.00
Harbinger of the Tides Harbinger of the Tides
+61% Synergy $0.16
Mist Dancer Mist Dancer
+60% Synergy $0.29
Merrow Commerce Merrow Commerce
+54% Synergy $18.74
Tempest Caller Tempest Caller
+54% Synergy $0.28
Coralhelm Commander Coralhelm Commander
+52% Synergy $0.25
Deepchannel Mentor Deepchannel Mentor
+51% Synergy $4.13
Negate Negate
+15% Synergy $0.20
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-2% Synergy $5.58
Counterspell Counterspell
-3% Synergy $2.48

Game Changers

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

Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
-2% Synergy $24.05
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
-4% Synergy $2.62
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-8% Synergy $41.42
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-9% Synergy $67.17
Force of Will Force of Will
-11% Synergy $69.18
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-13% Synergy $17.03
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-14% Synergy $56.33

Creatures

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

Merrow Harbinger Merrow Harbinger
+50% Synergy $2.82
River Sneak River Sneak
+48% Synergy $0.28
Lullmage Mentor Lullmage Mentor
+47% Synergy $5.49
Thieving Skydiver Thieving Skydiver
+46% Synergy $0.30
Mist-Cloaked Herald Mist-Cloaked Herald
+43% Synergy $0.60
Triton Shorestalker Triton Shorestalker
+41% Synergy $0.43
Merfolk Trickster Merfolk Trickster
+40% Synergy $0.40
Tide Shaper Tide Shaper
+40% Synergy $0.31
Streambed Aquitects Streambed Aquitects
+39% Synergy $0.23
Seahunter Seahunter
+36% Synergy $3.60
Wake Thrasher Wake Thrasher
+34% Synergy $0.35
Wanderwine Prophets Wanderwine Prophets
+33% Synergy $16.77
Harbinger of the Seas Harbinger of the Seas
+32% Synergy $1.52
True-Name Nemesis True-Name Nemesis
+32% Synergy $3.78
Silvergill Adept Silvergill Adept
+31% Synergy $0.30
Tishana's Tidebinder Tishana's Tidebinder
+28% Synergy $3.29
Tidal Warrior Tidal Warrior
+28% Synergy $0.31
Master of Waves Master of Waves
+25% Synergy $0.41
Merfolk Looter Merfolk Looter
+25% Synergy $0.34
Scroll Thief Scroll Thief
+24% Synergy $0.23
Merfolk Wayfinder Merfolk Wayfinder
+24% Synergy $0.14
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
+23% Synergy $0.22
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+22% Synergy $0.42
Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep
+22% Synergy $0.28
Tidal Courier Tidal Courier
+22% Synergy $0.24
Stormtide Leviathan Stormtide Leviathan
+21% Synergy $2.73
Cursecatcher Cursecatcher
+21% Synergy $0.45
Brineborn Cutthroat Brineborn Cutthroat
+21% Synergy $0.09
Rishadan Dockhand Rishadan Dockhand
+18% Synergy $0.22
Gray Harbor Merfolk Gray Harbor Merfolk
+18% Synergy $0.06
Library Larcenist Library Larcenist
+18% Synergy $0.18
Thada Adel, Acquisitor Thada Adel, Acquisitor
+17% Synergy $20.22
Mindspring Merfolk Mindspring Merfolk
+17% Synergy $0.51
Empress Galina Empress Galina
+17% Synergy $12.64
Tidebinder Mage Tidebinder Mage
+17% Synergy $0.26
Pestered Wellguard Pestered Wellguard
+17% Synergy $0.20
Herald of Secret Streams Herald of Secret Streams
+16% Synergy $5.78
Kiora, the Rising Tide Kiora, the Rising Tide
+15% Synergy $0.40
Augur of Bolas Augur of Bolas
+15% Synergy $0.20
Mistcaller Mistcaller
+15% Synergy $0.37
Fallowsage Fallowsage
+15% Synergy $0.35
Merfolk Spy Merfolk Spy
+15% Synergy $0.20
Floodpits Drowner Floodpits Drowner
+14% Synergy $0.40
Metallic Mimic Metallic Mimic
+14% Synergy $2.80
Champions of the Shoal Champions of the Shoal
+13% Synergy $0.25
Cosi's Trickster Cosi's Trickster
+12% Synergy $0.42
Surgespanner Surgespanner
+12% Synergy $0.23
Silvergill Douser Silvergill Douser
+11% Synergy $0.15
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+9% Synergy $3.75
Wonder Wonder
+6% Synergy $1.36

Instants

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

Cancel Cancel
+28% Synergy $0.32
Thassa's Rebuff Thassa's Rebuff
+25% Synergy $0.22
Rewind Rewind
+18% Synergy $0.47
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+18% Synergy $0.36
Harmonized Crescendo Harmonized Crescendo
+18% Synergy $0.88
Aetherize Aetherize
+16% Synergy $0.41
Unsummon Unsummon
+16% Synergy $0.06
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+12% Synergy $2.82
Essence Scatter Essence Scatter
+10% Synergy $0.09
Filter Out Filter Out
+9% Synergy $0.27
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+7% Synergy $0.35
Disallow Disallow
+7% Synergy $1.58
Wizard's Retort Wizard's Retort
+7% Synergy $0.34
Glen Elendra's Answer Glen Elendra's Answer
+7% Synergy $1.66
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+5% Synergy $6.13
Flatline Flatline
+5% Synergy $0.37
Disdainful Stroke Disdainful Stroke
+4% Synergy $0.21
Thassa's Intervention Thassa's Intervention
+4% Synergy $0.34
Dissolve Dissolve
+3% Synergy $0.29
Saw It Coming Saw It Coming
+3% Synergy $0.35
Dissipate Dissipate
+3% Synergy $0.20
Dispel Dispel
+2% Synergy $0.34
Misdirection Misdirection
+2% Synergy $10.19
Didn't Say Please Didn't Say Please
+2% Synergy $0.32
Tale's End Tale's End
+2% Synergy $2.66
Engulf the Shore Engulf the Shore
+1% Synergy $2.90
Unwind Unwind
-1% Synergy $1.13
Opt Opt
-2% Synergy $0.21
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
-2% Synergy $0.69
High Tide High Tide
-4% Synergy $0.93
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
-4% Synergy $1.41
Consider Consider
-7% Synergy $0.25
Pongify Pongify
-8% Synergy $1.71
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-10% Synergy $0.32
Resculpt Resculpt
-10% Synergy $0.36
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-11% Synergy $0.50
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
-11% Synergy $3.92
Snap Snap
-11% Synergy $3.64
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-12% Synergy $1.37
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-12% Synergy $1.43
Swan Song Swan Song
-12% Synergy $7.19
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-13% Synergy $52.08
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-15% Synergy $5.64
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-22% Synergy $2.05
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-25% Synergy $0.45

Sorceries

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

Aquitect's Will Aquitect's Will
+35% Synergy $0.31
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+35% Synergy $0.37
Crashing Tide Crashing Tide
+26% Synergy $0.07
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+25% Synergy $8.97
River's Rebuke River's Rebuke
+13% Synergy $0.33
Sleep Sleep
+13% Synergy $0.20
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+9% Synergy $0.34
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+8% Synergy $0.27
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+7% Synergy $0.16
Divination Divination
+5% Synergy $0.18
Entrancing Melody Entrancing Melody
+5% Synergy $0.31
Ravenform Ravenform
+4% Synergy $0.31
Inundate Inundate
+4% Synergy $9.61
Wash Out Wash Out
+3% Synergy $0.41
Flow of Ideas Flow of Ideas
+2% Synergy $0.32
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
0% Synergy $0.27
Ponder Ponder
-5% Synergy $1.64
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
-6% Synergy $0.35
Preordain Preordain
-9% Synergy $0.64
Windfall Windfall
-17% Synergy $4.79

Utility Artifacts

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

Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+39% Synergy $0.41
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+36% Synergy $0.36
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+36% Synergy $4.39
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+30% Synergy $4.87
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+27% Synergy $11.10
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+17% Synergy $0.49
Quicksilver Fountain Quicksilver Fountain
+14% Synergy $5.70
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+13% Synergy $17.39
Dawn-Blessed Pennant Dawn-Blessed Pennant
+13% Synergy $0.28
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+10% Synergy $16.21
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+9% Synergy $5.27
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+8% Synergy $18.69
Obelisk of Urd Obelisk of Urd
+7% Synergy $3.35
Blue Mage's Cane Blue Mage's Cane
+7% Synergy $0.30
Stoneforge Masterwork Stoneforge Masterwork
+7% Synergy $3.50
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-1% Synergy $5.69
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-9% Synergy $1.85
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-9% Synergy $0.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-11% Synergy $3.70

Enchantments

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

Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+46% Synergy $1.25
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+40% Synergy $13.88
Aquatic Incursion Aquatic Incursion
+34% Synergy $0.21
Spreading Seas Spreading Seas
+22% Synergy $0.24
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+12% Synergy $1.57
Kasmina's Transmutation Kasmina's Transmutation
+9% Synergy $0.25
Monastery Siege Monastery Siege
+8% Synergy $0.64
Noggle the Mind Noggle the Mind
+8% Synergy $0.18
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+7% Synergy $0.24
Sea's Claim Sea's Claim
+7% Synergy $0.16
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+6% Synergy $0.94
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+5% Synergy $8.96
Extravagant Replication Extravagant Replication
+5% Synergy $0.33
Observed Stasis Observed Stasis
+5% Synergy $0.32
Curiosity Curiosity
+4% Synergy $1.04
Military Intelligence Military Intelligence
+4% Synergy $0.35
Intruder Alarm Intruder Alarm
+3% Synergy $3.35
Waterbender Ascension Waterbender Ascension
+3% Synergy $0.72
Propaganda Propaganda
+2% Synergy $3.44
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+1% Synergy $0.29
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
0% Synergy $0.42
Wizard Class Wizard Class
-2% Synergy $3.88
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
-3% Synergy $5.19
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
-5% Synergy $1.18
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
-11% Synergy $3.74
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-13% Synergy $10.56

Planeswalkers

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

Jace, the Mind Sculptor Jace, the Mind Sculptor
+3% Synergy $17.79
Jace, Unraveler of Secrets Jace, Unraveler of Secrets
+3% Synergy $1.77
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+1% Synergy $4.25

Utility Lands

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

Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+18% Synergy $0.37
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+11% Synergy $51.64
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+9% Synergy $24.40
Coral Atoll Coral Atoll
+5% Synergy $0.57
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+4% Synergy $0.30
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+4% Synergy $0.28
Mutavault Mutavault
+4% Synergy $4.68
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+3% Synergy $1.52
Hall of Storm Giants Hall of Storm Giants
+3% Synergy $0.72
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $1.13
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+1% Synergy $0.29
Rivendell Rivendell
0% Synergy $1.50
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
0% Synergy $0.45
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-2% Synergy $7.97
Agna Qel'a Agna Qel'a
-2% Synergy $1.33
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
-4% Synergy $60.97
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-8% Synergy $2.65
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-14% Synergy $0.80
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-14% Synergy $28.81

Mana Artifacts

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

Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+26% Synergy $0.35
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+16% Synergy $2.03
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+4% Synergy $5.42
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.34
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+2% Synergy $3.87
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+1% Synergy $3.62
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-2% Synergy $5.05
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
-3% Synergy $0.74
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-4% Synergy $36.62
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-8% Synergy $0.24
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-12% Synergy $1.19
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-13% Synergy $0.56
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-14% Synergy $0.63
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-15% Synergy $0.43
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-19% Synergy $2.89
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-23% Synergy $0.33

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+31% Synergy $0.26
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+16% Synergy $48.51
Eclipsed Realms Eclipsed Realms
+9% Synergy $0.37
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+6% Synergy $0.23
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.21
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.07
Command Tower Command Tower
+4% Synergy $0.26
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-9% Synergy $0.27
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-15% Synergy $5.64

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