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The Watcher in the Water

Legendary Creature — Kraken

The Watcher in the Water
Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

Popularity

Format Staple: Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables
Current Rank #526
Last Week #732
Last Month #616

Playstyle & Strategy

Wheels 52% Cantrips 25% Tokens 4% Card Draw 3% Control 3% Sea Creatures 3% Krakens 3% Combo 1%

Links & Decks

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How it feels to play against

Fair Game: Interactive and enjoyable to play against

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring The Watcher in the Water.

Feeling Blue? Try giving Crim a Taste of his Own Medicine feat Serge | Commander at Home Episode 66

Feeling Blue? Try giving Crim a Taste of his Own Medicine feat Serge | Commander at Home Episode 66

Commander at Home #49 - Watcher in the Water vs Jolene vs Storvald vs Xancha w/ Wubby and Amazonian

Commander at Home #49 - Watcher in the Water vs Jolene vs Storvald vs Xancha w/ Wubby and Amazonian

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