The Watcher in the Water
$1.82
$1.82
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Ranking
#692
Current Rank
#681
Last Week
#685
Last Month
Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
Scryfall
CardmarketVideos
Commander gameplay videos featuring The Watcher in the Water.
New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in The Watcher in the Water decks.
Harmonized Crescendo+19% Synergy
$0.52
Unexpected Assistance+10% Synergy
$0.18
Rimefire Torque+9% Synergy
$0.32
Thirst for Identity+4% Synergy
$0.27
Mirrorform+1% Synergy
$5.97
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with The Watcher in the Water's abilities and overall game plan.
Nadir Kraken+76% Synergy
$0.20
Ominous Seas+63% Synergy
$1.09
Junk Winder+62% Synergy
$0.10
Transcendent Message+61% Synergy
$0.23
Tolarian Winds+59% Synergy
$0.95
Teferi's Ageless Insight+54% Synergy
$3.11
Pull from Tomorrow+54% Synergy
$0.18
Ashnod's Altar+54% Synergy
$11.83
Wavebreak Hippocamp+53% Synergy
$0.65
Chasm Skulker+53% Synergy
$0.96
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful The Watcher in the Water decks.
Brainsurge+52% Synergy
$0.38
Opt+48% Synergy
$0.10
Psychosis Crawler+46% Synergy
$0.51
Consider+45% Synergy
$0.22
Brainstorm+44% Synergy
$1.36
Frantic Search+42% Synergy
$0.44
Arcane Denial+26% Synergy
$2.06
High Tide+15% Synergy
$1.05
Sapphire Medallion+14% Synergy
$4.36
Counterspell-3% Synergy
$1.59
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Consecrated Sphinx+28% Synergy
$34.64
Rhystic Study+17% Synergy
$55.34
The One Ring+5% Synergy
$98.77
Thassa's Oracle-2% Synergy
$18.80
Force of Will-6% Synergy
$62.76
Ancient Tomb-7% Synergy
$100.35
Fierce Guardianship-8% Synergy
$45.97
Cyclonic Rift-9% Synergy
$40.86
Mystical Tutor-13% Synergy
$15.02
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement The Watcher in the Water's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Nezahal, Primal Tide+45% Synergy
$8.49
Monstrosity of the Lake+36% Synergy
$0.34
Faerie Mastermind+35% Synergy
$22.47
Scourge of Fleets+35% Synergy
$0.74
Drowned Rusalka+34% Synergy
$0.24
Wonder+32% Synergy
$1.20
Archmage Emeritus+30% Synergy
$1.86
Ledger Shredder+28% Synergy
$6.56
Laboratory Maniac+26% Synergy
$1.03
Merfolk Looter+25% Synergy
$0.26
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island+24% Synergy
$2.83
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea+23% Synergy
$4.22
Tolarian Kraken+23% Synergy
$0.12
Hullbreaker Horror+22% Synergy
$5.11
Jace's Archivist+21% Synergy
$8.80
Fear of Sleep Paralysis+20% Synergy
$0.22
Triskaidekaphile+19% Synergy
$0.65
Arcanis the Omnipotent+19% Synergy
$0.18
Archmage of Runes+18% Synergy
$3.11
Homunculus Horde+18% Synergy
$0.78
Spawning Kraken+18% Synergy
$13.02
Zenith Chronicler+17% Synergy
$0.42
Body of Knowledge+16% Synergy
$0.16
Stormsurge Kraken+14% Synergy
$0.50
Thought Courier+14% Synergy
$0.26
Kitsa, Otterball Elite+13% Synergy
$5.38
Toothy, Imaginary Friend+12% Synergy
$8.76
Oneirophage+12% Synergy
$0.10
Grappling Kraken+12% Synergy
$0.14
Reservoir Kraken+12% Synergy
$0.25
Tromokratis+11% Synergy
$0.16
Deep-Sea Kraken+10% Synergy
$1.40
Serpent of Yawning Depths+10% Synergy
$8.81
Emrakul's Messenger+9% Synergy
$0.23
Summon: Leviathan+9% Synergy
$1.55
O'aka, Traveling Merchant+9% Synergy
$0.27
Twenty-Toed Toad+8% Synergy
$4.33
Ioreth of the Healing House+8% Synergy
$0.22
Octavia, Living Thesis+8% Synergy
$0.46
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian+7% Synergy
$35.26
Geyser Drake+7% Synergy
$0.07
Roaming Throne+6% Synergy
$51.12
Kiora, the Rising Tide+5% Synergy
$0.59
Talrand, Sky Summoner+4% Synergy
$0.51
Baral, Chief of Compliance+4% Synergy
$2.30
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch+3% Synergy
$3.84
Alandra, Sky Dreamer+2% Synergy
$1.65
Solemn Simulacrum-2% Synergy
$0.22
Hydroelectric Specimen-2% Synergy
$1.26
Spark Double-4% Synergy
$11.42
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping The Watcher in the Water safe.
Keep Watch+41% Synergy
$2.13
Thirst for Discovery+40% Synergy
$0.28
Meeting of Minds+40% Synergy
$0.17
Flow of Knowledge+39% Synergy
$0.16
Perilous Research+38% Synergy
$0.38
Borne Upon a Wind+33% Synergy
$6.47
Blue Sun's Zenith+30% Synergy
$1.25
Quick Study+28% Synergy
$0.36
Deduce+27% Synergy
$0.08
Abjure+26% Synergy
$4.13
Refute+20% Synergy
$0.08
Keep Safe+20% Synergy
$0.07
Read the Runes+19% Synergy
$0.58
Three Steps Ahead+16% Synergy
$3.41
Artistic Refusal+16% Synergy
$0.10
Hithlain Knots+15% Synergy
$0.08
Cryptic Command+14% Synergy
$6.20
Dream Fracture+13% Synergy
$0.13
Archmage's Charm+12% Synergy
$1.26
Change of Plans+10% Synergy
$1.33
Ice Out+9% Synergy
$0.09
Even the Score+8% Synergy
$0.39
Rowdy Research+8% Synergy
$0.18
Filter Out+7% Synergy
$0.14
Peek+7% Synergy
$0.38
Stubborn Denial+7% Synergy
$4.12
Deliberate+7% Synergy
$0.07
Mystic Confluence+6% Synergy
$0.77
Behold the Multiverse+6% Synergy
$0.17
Stroke of Genius+6% Synergy
$0.35
Exclude+5% Synergy
$0.08
Think Twice+4% Synergy
$0.04
Remand+4% Synergy
$0.38
Thirst for Knowledge+3% Synergy
$0.11
Reality Shift+2% Synergy
$0.12
Drown in Dreams+2% Synergy
$0.97
Pongify+1% Synergy
$1.54
Thought Scour+1% Synergy
$0.48
Aetherize0% Synergy
$0.48
Resculpt-1% Synergy
$0.34
Engulf the Shore-1% Synergy
$2.54
Negate-3% Synergy
$0.23
Rapid Hybridization-4% Synergy
$0.88
Sink into Stupor-5% Synergy
$7.46
Rewind-7% Synergy
$0.47
An Offer You Can't Refuse-8% Synergy
$2.39
Mana Drain-8% Synergy
$52.76
Force of Negation-9% Synergy
$47.03
Swan Song-11% Synergy
$7.98
Snap-11% Synergy
$2.32
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance The Watcher in the Water's game plan and control the board.
Whelming Wave+38% Synergy
$0.58
Spectral Deluge+6% Synergy
$3.14
Candlekeep Inspiration+4% Synergy
$0.14
Wash Out+3% Synergy
$0.37
Sea Gate Restoration+2% Synergy
$30.19
Ravenform+1% Synergy
$0.16
Irenicus's Vile Duplication+1% Synergy
$7.56
Curse of the Swine-2% Synergy
$0.18
Lórien Revealed-2% Synergy
$2.65
Windfall-4% Synergy
$4.46
Fabricate-14% Synergy
$9.10
Ponder-16% Synergy
$1.29
Preordain-16% Synergy
$0.57
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Skullclamp+43% Synergy
$4.49
Idol of Oblivion+28% Synergy
$0.67
Phyrexian Altar+23% Synergy
$50.30
Symmetry Matrix+22% Synergy
$0.17
Eldrazi Monument+20% Synergy
$6.10
Wayfarer's Bauble+13% Synergy
$0.23
Alhammarret's Archive+12% Synergy
$12.85
Banner of Kinship+9% Synergy
$8.64
Mind's Eye+8% Synergy
$5.14
The Golden Throne+8% Synergy
$9.35
Waterbending Scroll+6% Synergy
$0.17
Coat of Arms+6% Synergy
$15.58
Blasting Station+6% Synergy
$8.70
Dragon Throne of Tarkir+6% Synergy
$0.49
Altar of Dementia+5% Synergy
$12.01
Venser's Journal+4% Synergy
$9.42
Endless Atlas+4% Synergy
$2.26
Insight Engine+3% Synergy
$1.43
Mindsplice Apparatus+2% Synergy
$0.49
Folio of Fancies+2% Synergy
$1.13
Vedalken Orrery+2% Synergy
$17.70
Swiftfoot Boots0% Synergy
$1.52
Bident of Thassa-1% Synergy
$0.32
Lightning Greaves-10% Synergy
$4.38
Isochron Scepter-13% Synergy
$16.78
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support The Watcher in the Water's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Wizard Class+25% Synergy
$0.94
Lost in the Maze+24% Synergy
$0.24
Verity Circle+22% Synergy
$1.56
Mystic Remora+20% Synergy
$8.95
Kindred Discovery+20% Synergy
$7.76
Opposition+18% Synergy
$0.72
Ever-Watching Threshold+17% Synergy
$0.52
Psychic Possession+10% Synergy
$16.34
Leyline of Anticipation+9% Synergy
$10.99
Curse of Verbosity+9% Synergy
$0.53
Eaten by Piranhas+7% Synergy
$0.24
Moonlit Meditation+7% Synergy
$0.65
Thought Reflection+5% Synergy
$1.27
Kiora Bests the Sea God+5% Synergy
$6.99
Imprisoned in the Moon+3% Synergy
$0.18
Intruder Alarm+3% Synergy
$2.94
Case of the Ransacked Lab+2% Synergy
$0.53
Shark Typhoon0% Synergy
$0.62
Unstoppable Plan0% Synergy
$2.20
Amphibian Downpour0% Synergy
$2.00
Psychic Corrosion-2% Synergy
$5.66
Propaganda-9% Synergy
$3.38
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside The Watcher in the Water to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Teferi, Master of Time+31% Synergy
$8.56
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim+7% Synergy
$3.67
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries+6% Synergy
$6.73
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Nesting Grounds+35% Synergy
$0.16
Lonely Sandbar+27% Synergy
$0.10
Reliquary Tower+25% Synergy
$3.76
War Room+20% Synergy
$5.40
Three Tree City+20% Synergy
$24.92
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea+18% Synergy
$6.29
High Market+16% Synergy
$1.12
Geier Reach Sanitarium+14% Synergy
$0.71
Fountainport+13% Synergy
$3.48
Remote Isle+11% Synergy
$0.11
Bonders' Enclave+11% Synergy
$0.48
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx+10% Synergy
$44.40
Sunken Palace+10% Synergy
$0.67
Agna Qel'a+7% Synergy
$0.99
Desert of the Mindful+7% Synergy
$0.11
Mystic Sanctuary+6% Synergy
$5.37
Rivendell+5% Synergy
$1.44
Minamo, School at Water's Edge+4% Synergy
$50.66
Terrain Generator+4% Synergy
$2.12
Karn's Bastion+3% Synergy
$1.45
Rogue's Passage+1% Synergy
$0.28
Temple of the False God+1% Synergy
$0.11
Cephalid Coliseum+1% Synergy
$0.20
Mistrise Village-1% Synergy
$6.85
Castle Vantress-7% Synergy
$0.19
Otawara, Soaring City-8% Synergy
$20.47
Academy Ruins-12% Synergy
$10.23
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Midnight Clock+32% Synergy
$0.52
Thought Vessel+28% Synergy
$1.84
Decanter of Endless Water+27% Synergy
$5.23
Mind Stone+23% Synergy
$0.23
Throne of Eldraine+16% Synergy
$31.52
Commander's Sphere+13% Synergy
$0.12
Sky Diamond+11% Synergy
$0.22
Heraldic Banner+9% Synergy
$0.30
Arcane Signet+8% Synergy
$0.35
Caged Sun+7% Synergy
$3.40
Bender's Waterskin+5% Synergy
$0.46
Sceptre of Eternal Glory+4% Synergy
$17.36
Patchwork Banner+4% Synergy
$6.80
Sol Ring+3% Synergy
$1.33
Fellwar Stone+1% Synergy
$0.75
Extraplanar Lens+1% Synergy
$8.95
Hedron Archive+1% Synergy
$0.17
Everflowing Chalice-3% Synergy
$0.25
Thran Dynamo-6% Synergy
$3.47
Lands
The mana base foundation for The Watcher in the Water decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Myriad Landscape+16% Synergy
$0.22
Sea Gate Restoration+2% Synergy
$30.19
Demolition Field+2% Synergy
$0.25
Island0% Synergy
$0.14
Snow-Covered Island0% Synergy
$0.90
Hydroelectric Specimen-2% Synergy
$1.26
Sink into Stupor-5% Synergy
$7.46
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The Second Doctor
Brallin, Skyshark Rider // Shabraz, the Skyshark
The Eighth Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
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Tomorrow, Azami's Familiar
Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Feywild Visitor
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The Second Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
The Second Doctor // Vislor Turlough
Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Faceless One
The Second Doctor // Ryan Sinclair
The Second Doctor // Yasmin Khan
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Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
The Eleventh Doctor // Vislor Turlough
Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Dragon Cultist
Ian Malcolm, Chaotician
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The Council of Four
Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh // Siani, Eye of the Storm