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Kopala, Warden of Waves
Price tag $0.36

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

#3162 Current Rank
#3769 Last Week
#3101 Past 2 Years

New Cards

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

Orysa, Tide Choreographer Orysa, Tide Choreographer
+16% Synergy $0.19
Harmonized Trio Harmonized Trio
+15% Synergy $0.72
Hydro-Channeler Hydro-Channeler
+9% Synergy $0.18
Namor the Sub-Mariner Namor the Sub-Mariner
+8% Synergy $18.85
Attuma, Atlantean Warlord Attuma, Atlantean Warlord
+5% Synergy $2.47

High Synergy Cards

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

Merfolk Sovereign Merfolk Sovereign
+85% Synergy $0.34
Master of the Pearl Trident Master of the Pearl Trident
+84% Synergy $0.37
Merrow Reejerey Merrow Reejerey
+83% Synergy $0.27
Deeproot Waters Deeproot Waters
+79% Synergy $0.23
Svyelun of Sea and Sky Svyelun of Sea and Sky
+77% Synergy $0.35
Stonybrook Banneret Stonybrook Banneret
+75% Synergy $0.25
Emperor Mihail II Emperor Mihail II
+72% Synergy $0.33
Deeproot Pilgrimage Deeproot Pilgrimage
+65% Synergy $1.96
Seafloor Oracle Seafloor Oracle
+62% Synergy $0.27
Vodalian Hexcatcher Vodalian Hexcatcher
+62% Synergy $4.59

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
+60% Synergy $8.92
Mist Dancer Mist Dancer
+60% Synergy $0.27
Harbinger of the Tides Harbinger of the Tides
+60% Synergy $0.15
Merrow Commerce Merrow Commerce
+56% Synergy $18.97
Tempest Caller Tempest Caller
+51% Synergy $0.23
Coralhelm Commander Coralhelm Commander
+50% Synergy $0.24
Deepchannel Mentor Deepchannel Mentor
+50% Synergy $3.75
Negate Negate
+15% Synergy $0.22
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
0% Synergy $6.22
Counterspell Counterspell
-2% Synergy $3.62

Game Changers

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

Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
-2% Synergy $22.71
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
-3% Synergy $2.09
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-5% Synergy $41.55
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-6% Synergy $66.59
Force of Will Force of Will
-9% Synergy $64.60
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-11% Synergy $18.15
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-13% Synergy $58.38

Creatures

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

Merrow Harbinger Merrow Harbinger
+49% Synergy $2.74
Thieving Skydiver Thieving Skydiver
+47% Synergy $0.37
Lullmage Mentor Lullmage Mentor
+46% Synergy $4.83
River Sneak River Sneak
+42% Synergy $0.29
Triton Shorestalker Triton Shorestalker
+41% Synergy $0.44
Mist-Cloaked Herald Mist-Cloaked Herald
+40% Synergy $0.39
Merfolk Trickster Merfolk Trickster
+40% Synergy $0.47
Tide Shaper Tide Shaper
+39% Synergy $0.32
Streambed Aquitects Streambed Aquitects
+37% Synergy $0.28
Seahunter Seahunter
+37% Synergy $3.61
Wake Thrasher Wake Thrasher
+34% Synergy $0.38
Wanderwine Prophets Wanderwine Prophets
+34% Synergy $16.32
Harbinger of the Seas Harbinger of the Seas
+32% Synergy $1.29
True-Name Nemesis True-Name Nemesis
+31% Synergy $3.23
Tishana's Tidebinder Tishana's Tidebinder
+30% Synergy $3.08
Silvergill Adept Silvergill Adept
+27% Synergy $0.36
Tidal Warrior Tidal Warrior
+26% Synergy $0.31
Merfolk Looter Merfolk Looter
+25% Synergy $0.35
Master of Waves Master of Waves
+25% Synergy $0.40
Scroll Thief Scroll Thief
+23% Synergy $0.25
Merfolk Wayfinder Merfolk Wayfinder
+22% Synergy $0.13
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+22% Synergy $0.84
Brineborn Cutthroat Brineborn Cutthroat
+20% Synergy $0.21
Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep
+20% Synergy $0.32
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
+20% Synergy $0.24
Cursecatcher Cursecatcher
+20% Synergy $0.46
Stormtide Leviathan Stormtide Leviathan
+20% Synergy $2.40
Empress Galina Empress Galina
+19% Synergy $13.36
Mindspring Merfolk Mindspring Merfolk
+18% Synergy $0.46
Tidal Courier Tidal Courier
+18% Synergy $0.26
Gray Harbor Merfolk Gray Harbor Merfolk
+18% Synergy $0.21
Thada Adel, Acquisitor Thada Adel, Acquisitor
+18% Synergy $19.44
Kiora, the Rising Tide Kiora, the Rising Tide
+16% Synergy $0.44
Rishadan Dockhand Rishadan Dockhand
+16% Synergy $0.17
Library Larcenist Library Larcenist
+16% Synergy $0.21
Champions of the Shoal Champions of the Shoal
+14% Synergy $0.27
Floodpits Drowner Floodpits Drowner
+14% Synergy $0.43
Pestered Wellguard Pestered Wellguard
+14% Synergy $0.23
Metallic Mimic Metallic Mimic
+14% Synergy $1.88
Tidebinder Mage Tidebinder Mage
+14% Synergy $0.26
Augur of Bolas Augur of Bolas
+14% Synergy $0.30
Herald of Secret Streams Herald of Secret Streams
+13% Synergy $5.27
Merfolk Spy Merfolk Spy
+13% Synergy $0.25
Fallowsage Fallowsage
+13% Synergy $0.37
Mistcaller Mistcaller
+13% Synergy $0.52
Gravelgill Scoundrel Gravelgill Scoundrel
+11% Synergy $0.10
Cleric of Chill Depths Cleric of Chill Depths
+11% Synergy $0.10
Sahagin Sahagin
+10% Synergy $0.11
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+8% Synergy $3.55
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+5% Synergy $6.25

Instants

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

Cancel Cancel
+29% Synergy $0.32
Thassa's Rebuff Thassa's Rebuff
+25% Synergy $0.24
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+18% Synergy $0.36
Rewind Rewind
+17% Synergy $0.51
Unsummon Unsummon
+15% Synergy $0.06
Aetherize Aetherize
+14% Synergy $0.38
Harmonized Crescendo Harmonized Crescendo
+14% Synergy $0.93
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+11% Synergy $2.81
Essence Scatter Essence Scatter
+11% Synergy $0.17
Filter Out Filter Out
+9% Synergy $0.31
Glen Elendra's Answer Glen Elendra's Answer
+7% Synergy $1.67
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+7% Synergy $0.26
Disallow Disallow
+7% Synergy $1.74
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+5% Synergy $6.16
Wizard's Retort Wizard's Retort
+5% Synergy $0.29
Saw It Coming Saw It Coming
+4% Synergy $0.37
Curate Curate
+3% Synergy $0.30
Dissolve Dissolve
+3% Synergy $0.28
Dispel Dispel
+3% Synergy $0.29
Misdirection Misdirection
+2% Synergy $10.64
Disdainful Stroke Disdainful Stroke
+2% Synergy $0.18
Didn't Say Please Didn't Say Please
+1% Synergy $0.35
Engulf the Shore Engulf the Shore
+1% Synergy $2.76
Unwind Unwind
0% Synergy $1.05
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
-2% Synergy $1.00
Opt Opt
-3% Synergy $0.28
High Tide High Tide
-3% Synergy $1.91
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
-5% Synergy $1.42
Pongify Pongify
-7% Synergy $1.71
Consider Consider
-7% Synergy $0.34
Resculpt Resculpt
-10% Synergy $0.19
Snap Snap
-10% Synergy $3.42
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
-11% Synergy $0.50
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-11% Synergy $0.52
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-11% Synergy $55.81
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-12% Synergy $1.43
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-12% Synergy $0.24
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-13% Synergy $2.03
Swan Song Swan Song
-14% Synergy $8.18
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-16% Synergy $7.20
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-25% Synergy $1.96

Sorceries

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

Distant Melody Distant Melody
+32% Synergy $0.33
Aquitect's Will Aquitect's Will
+32% Synergy $0.39
Crashing Tide Crashing Tide
+29% Synergy $0.07
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+24% Synergy $13.00
Sleep Sleep
+14% Synergy $0.26
River's Rebuke River's Rebuke
+13% Synergy $0.39
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+8% Synergy $0.29
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+6% Synergy $0.33
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+6% Synergy $0.14
Inundate Inundate
+6% Synergy $10.48
Wash Out Wash Out
+4% Synergy $0.41
Procrastinate Procrastinate
+4% Synergy $0.18
Divination Divination
+4% Synergy $0.23
Ravenform Ravenform
+3% Synergy $0.32
Flow of Ideas Flow of Ideas
+3% Synergy $0.31
Flow State Flow State
+2% Synergy $2.55
Wisdom of Ages Wisdom of Ages
+2% Synergy $0.30
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
-1% Synergy $0.30
Ponder Ponder
-5% Synergy $1.73
Preordain Preordain
-9% Synergy $0.50

Utility Artifacts

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

Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+35% Synergy $0.41
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+34% Synergy $4.19
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+34% Synergy $0.36
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+31% Synergy $5.07
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+28% Synergy $7.45
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+16% Synergy $0.35
Quicksilver Fountain Quicksilver Fountain
+14% Synergy $3.78
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+13% Synergy $5.62
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+13% Synergy $18.78
Dawn-Blessed Pennant Dawn-Blessed Pennant
+11% Synergy $0.26
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+11% Synergy $15.77
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+11% Synergy $19.07
Obelisk of Urd Obelisk of Urd
+8% Synergy $2.68
Stoneforge Masterwork Stoneforge Masterwork
+7% Synergy $3.58
Blue Mage's Cane Blue Mage's Cane
+7% Synergy $0.25
Rimefire Torque Rimefire Torque
+4% Synergy $0.28
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+0% Synergy $6.27
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-9% Synergy $1.91
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-11% Synergy $0.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-11% Synergy $4.39

Enchantments

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

Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+47% Synergy $2.14
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+39% Synergy $13.20
Aquatic Incursion Aquatic Incursion
+32% Synergy $0.27
Spreading Seas Spreading Seas
+21% Synergy $0.22
Kasmina's Transmutation Kasmina's Transmutation
+8% Synergy $0.25
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+8% Synergy $1.63
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+7% Synergy $0.26
Extravagant Replication Extravagant Replication
+5% Synergy $0.37
Monastery Siege Monastery Siege
+5% Synergy $0.63
Sea's Claim Sea's Claim
+5% Synergy $0.17
Propaganda Propaganda
+5% Synergy $3.12
Noggle the Mind Noggle the Mind
+5% Synergy $0.22
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+4% Synergy $0.33
Military Intelligence Military Intelligence
+4% Synergy $0.38
Curiosity Curiosity
+4% Synergy $1.30
Intruder Alarm Intruder Alarm
+3% Synergy $4.30
Waterbender Ascension Waterbender Ascension
+3% Synergy $0.66
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+3% Synergy $8.34
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+2% Synergy $0.29
Wizard Class Wizard Class
-1% Synergy $1.63
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
-5% Synergy $1.39
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
-11% Synergy $5.34
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-12% Synergy $12.12

Planeswalkers

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

Jace, the Mind Sculptor Jace, the Mind Sculptor
+4% Synergy $17.81
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+1% Synergy $5.08

Utility Lands

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

Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+18% Synergy $0.35
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+14% Synergy $51.80
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+11% Synergy $24.28
Mutavault Mutavault
+6% Synergy $4.58
Petrified Hamlet Petrified Hamlet
+5% Synergy $0.61
Hall of Storm Giants Hall of Storm Giants
+3% Synergy $0.53
Coral Atoll Coral Atoll
+3% Synergy $0.56
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+3% Synergy $0.36
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+3% Synergy $1.48
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+2% Synergy $0.28
Agna Qel'a Agna Qel'a
+1% Synergy $1.21
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+1% Synergy $0.43
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.33
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+1% Synergy $0.26
Rivendell Rivendell
-1% Synergy $1.91
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-1% Synergy $9.90
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
-1% Synergy $62.97
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $2.99
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-12% Synergy $30.54
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-14% Synergy $0.92

Mana Artifacts

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

Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+24% Synergy $0.32
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+14% Synergy $3.44
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+3% Synergy $5.85
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+2% Synergy $3.59
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+2% Synergy $4.25
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.33
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-2% Synergy $4.01
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
-3% Synergy $0.77
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-10% Synergy $0.29
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-11% Synergy $0.63
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-12% Synergy $3.30
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-18% Synergy $1.10
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-21% Synergy $2.50
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-24% Synergy $0.19

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+27% Synergy $0.28
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+17% Synergy $50.28
Eclipsed Realms Eclipsed Realms
+9% Synergy $0.53
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.12
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.16
Island Island
+4% Synergy $2.00
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.21
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-10% Synergy $0.30
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-16% Synergy $7.20

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