The Watcher in the Water
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How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
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#726
Current Rank
#708
Last Week
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Past 2 Years
4,182
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New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in The Watcher in the Water decks.
The Theorist, Jace Beleren+13% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$43.29
Gustha Ebbasdotter+1% Synergy
in 2% of decks
$1.79
Lyra, Tolarian Archangel+1% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.31
Geist of Saint Thalia-2% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$1.10
Samut, Tyrant of Naktamun-2% Synergy
in 4% of decks
$3.47
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with The Watcher in the Water's abilities and overall game plan.
Nadir Kraken+73% Synergy
in 79% of decks
$0.45
Junk Winder+63% Synergy
in 66% of decks
$0.35
Ominous Seas+61% Synergy
in 73% of decks
$1.43
Tolarian Winds+56% Synergy
in 61% of decks
$1.00
Brainsurge+56% Synergy
in 65% of decks
$0.26
Teferi's Ageless Insight+54% Synergy
in 72% of decks
$5.84
Wavebreak Hippocamp+54% Synergy
in 65% of decks
$0.74
Ashnod's Altar+54% Synergy
in 58% of decks
$16.16
Pull from Tomorrow+53% Synergy
in 63% of decks
$0.35
Chasm Skulker+52% Synergy
in 66% of decks
$0.94
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful The Watcher in the Water decks.
Nadir Kraken+73% Synergy
in 79% of decks
$0.45
Junk Winder+63% Synergy
in 66% of decks
$0.35
Ominous Seas+61% Synergy
in 73% of decks
$1.43
Brainsurge+56% Synergy
in 65% of decks
$0.26
Teferi's Ageless Insight+54% Synergy
in 72% of decks
$5.84
Chasm Skulker+52% Synergy
in 66% of decks
$0.94
Opt+48% Synergy
in 73% of decks
$0.27
Brainstorm+45% Synergy
in 86% of decks
$1.20
Frantic Search+39% Synergy
in 72% of decks
$0.77
Sapphire Medallion+17% Synergy
in 76% of decks
$8.42
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Consecrated Sphinx+30% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$32.62
Rhystic Study+20% Synergy
in 51% of decks
$67.58
The One Ring+6% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$109.16
Thassa's Oracle-1% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$23.28
Force of Will-4% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$58.52
Cyclonic Rift-6% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$39.02
Fierce Guardianship-7% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$66.96
Mystical Tutor-10% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$17.66
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement The Watcher in the Water's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Wavebreak Hippocamp+54% Synergy
in 65% of decks
$0.74
Psychosis Crawler+46% Synergy
in 63% of decks
$3.04
Nezahal, Primal Tide+46% Synergy
in 53% of decks
$8.17
Scourge of Fleets+37% Synergy
in 49% of decks
$2.20
Faerie Mastermind+36% Synergy
in 53% of decks
$11.90
Archmage Emeritus+35% Synergy
in 55% of decks
$0.74
Wonder+35% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$3.87
Ledger Shredder+32% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$8.94
Mister Fantastic, Reed Richards+31% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$0.32
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island+30% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$1.53
Consecrated Sphinx+30% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$32.62
Laboratory Maniac+28% Synergy
in 49% of decks
$2.18
Merfolk Looter+26% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$0.38
Harmonized Trio+25% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$1.06
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea+23% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$4.50
Hullbreaker Horror+20% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$6.97
Zenith Chronicler+19% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.56
Archmage of Runes+17% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$3.10
Triskaidekaphile+16% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$0.96
Fear of Sleep Paralysis+16% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.51
Kitsa, Otterball Elite+16% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$5.14
Jace's Archivist+16% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$7.85
Spawning Kraken+16% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$13.28
Thought Courier+16% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.30
Arcanis the Omnipotent+15% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.30
Homunculus Horde+15% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$0.81
Body of Knowledge+14% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.35
Toothy, Imaginary Friend+13% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$11.35
Stormsurge Kraken+12% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.55
Grappling Kraken+10% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.30
O'aka, Traveling Merchant+10% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.26
Oneirophage+9% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.35
Tromokratis+9% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.21
Reservoir Kraken+9% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.32
Krang, the All-Powerful+9% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.48
Serpent of Yawning Depths+8% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$9.80
Summon: Leviathan+8% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$1.40
Deep-Sea Kraken+8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$1.67
Jacob Hauken, Inspector+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.46
Breaching Leviathan+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$6.19
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian+6% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$29.75
Emrakul's Messenger+6% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.27
Geyser Drake+6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.13
Twenty-Toed Toad+5% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$7.22
Ioreth of the Healing House+4% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.33
Baral, Chief of Compliance+4% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$3.47
Talrand, Sky Summoner+2% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$1.40
Thassa's Oracle-1% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$23.28
Hydroelectric Specimen-2% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$1.09
Solemn Simulacrum-2% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.57
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping The Watcher in the Water safe.
Tolarian Winds+56% Synergy
in 61% of decks
$1.00
Pull from Tomorrow+53% Synergy
in 63% of decks
$0.35
Consider+46% Synergy
in 61% of decks
$0.29
Thirst for Discovery+41% Synergy
in 48% of decks
$0.34
Perilous Research+40% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$0.80
Meeting of Minds+39% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$0.32
Keep Watch+37% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$2.85
Harmonized Crescendo+37% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$1.01
Flow of Knowledge+36% Synergy
in 51% of decks
$0.24
Blue Sun's Zenith+33% Synergy
in 44% of decks
$3.24
Borne Upon a Wind+32% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$2.66
Arcane Denial+26% Synergy
in 63% of decks
$2.66
Quick Study+25% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$0.21
Deduce+24% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$0.25
Abjure+23% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$1.62
Refute+18% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$0.23
Keep Safe+18% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.20
Cryptic Command+17% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$4.69
Three Steps Ahead+16% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$5.70
Read the Runes+15% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.86
High Tide+14% Synergy
in 58% of decks
$2.09
Artistic Refusal+14% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.14
Archmage's Charm+11% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$2.13
Hithlain Knots+11% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$4.08
Unexpected Assistance+10% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.25
Dream Fracture+10% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.16
Change of Plans+9% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$12.52
Filter Out+8% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.26
Reality Shift+6% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$0.29
Peek+6% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.44
Stubborn Denial+6% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$4.03
Stroke of Genius+5% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.30
Think Twice+5% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.26
Mystic Confluence+5% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.98
Pongify+0% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$3.56
Aetherize0% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$0.44
Resculpt0% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.23
Counterspell-1% Synergy
in 64% of decks
$4.39
Negate-3% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$0.15
Force of Will-4% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$58.52
Rapid Hybridization-4% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$0.97
Sink into Stupor-6% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$8.75
Mana Drain-6% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$54.62
Cyclonic Rift-6% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$39.02
Fierce Guardianship-7% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$66.96
Force of Negation-7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$45.64
An Offer You Can't Refuse-8% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$3.15
Swan Song-10% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$11.92
Mystical Tutor-10% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$17.66
Snap-11% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$2.92
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance The Watcher in the Water's game plan and control the board.
Whelming Wave+35% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$1.14
Spectral Deluge+6% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$4.22
Wash Out+2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.40
Ravenform+0% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.30
Spirit Water Revival+0% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.98
Sea Gate Restoration+0% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$36.50
Irenicus's Vile Duplication0% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$9.38
Lórien Revealed-1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$6.48
Curse of the Swine-1% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.33
Windfall-2% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$5.38
Fabricate-13% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$10.01
Ponder-15% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$1.87
Preordain-15% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.81
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Ashnod's Altar+54% Synergy
in 58% of decks
$16.16
Skullclamp+42% Synergy
in 49% of decks
$4.82
Idol of Oblivion+31% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$3.17
Phyrexian Altar+23% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$56.42
Wayfarer's Bauble+13% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$0.32
Alhammarret's Archive+13% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$10.31
Rimefire Torque+11% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.16
Banner of Kinship+8% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$7.94
The One Ring+6% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$109.16
Mind's Eye+6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$5.23
Waterbending Scroll+5% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.30
Blasting Station+4% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$12.37
Coat of Arms+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$18.22
Glamdring, Foe-hammer+3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.67
Venser's Journal+2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$8.89
Insight Engine+2% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$1.27
Bident of Thassa+0% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.52
Swiftfoot Boots-2% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$1.86
Lightning Greaves-11% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$3.29
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support The Watcher in the Water's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Mystic Remora+23% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$13.36
Wizard Class+23% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$2.88
Verity Circle+21% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$1.65
Rhystic Study+20% Synergy
in 51% of decks
$67.58
Kindred Discovery+18% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$5.15
Lost in the Maze+17% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.27
Opposition+16% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$1.03
Ever-Watching Threshold+15% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.51
Psychic Possession+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$13.59
Leyline of Anticipation+7% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$4.84
Curse of Verbosity+7% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.86
Uncover the Moon-Letters+6% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.27
Moonlit Meditation+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.42
Kiora Bests the Sea God+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$8.80
Thought Reflection+3% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$1.10
Eaten by Piranhas+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.35
Intruder Alarm+2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$5.98
Imprisoned in the Moon+1% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.34
Unstoppable Plan+0% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$1.87
Amphibian Downpour0% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$1.78
Shark Typhoon0% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.33
Psychic Corrosion-1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$5.19
Propaganda-9% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$2.58
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside The Watcher in the Water to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Teferi, Master of Time+34% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$10.94
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries+6% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$10.60
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim+4% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$5.28
Battles
Battles that give The Watcher in the Water decks a second front to attack, plus a payoff for defeating them.
Invasion of Segovia+21% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$1.27
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Nesting Grounds+32% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$0.36
Lonely Sandbar+29% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$0.23
Reliquary Tower+26% Synergy
in 83% of decks
$2.99
Three Tree City+22% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$26.09
War Room+21% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$3.63
High Market+18% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.48
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea+14% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$4.92
Fountainport+13% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$2.95
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx+12% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$44.72
Sunken Palace+11% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$1.18
Geier Reach Sanitarium+10% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$2.38
Agna Qel'a+8% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.87
Remote Isle+8% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.22
Bonders' Enclave+8% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.86
Mystic Sanctuary+6% Synergy
in 56% of decks
$1.32
Desert of the Mindful+5% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.28
Rivendell+3% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$1.31
Terrain Generator+2% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$2.25
Minamo, School at Water's Edge+2% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$57.56
Cephalid Coliseum+1% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.31
Karn's Bastion+0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$3.40
Temple of the False God+0% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.18
Rogue's Passage-1% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.38
Mistrise Village-1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$6.80
Castle Vantress-6% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.34
Otawara, Soaring City-7% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$27.75
Academy Ruins-13% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$4.34
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Midnight Clock+33% Synergy
in 52% of decks
$0.62
Thought Vessel+29% Synergy
in 80% of decks
$1.93
Decanter of Endless Water+25% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$4.48
Mind Stone+21% Synergy
in 56% of decks
$0.32
Throne of Eldraine+15% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$29.44
Sky Diamond+14% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$0.23
Bender's Waterskin+12% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.94
Commander's Sphere+11% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.22
Heraldic Banner+8% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.31
Arcane Signet+8% Synergy
in 73% of decks
$0.37
Caged Sun+6% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$3.89
Fellwar Stone+3% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$10.75
Sol Ring+3% Synergy
in 88% of decks
$1.23
Patchwork Banner+3% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$2.68
Sceptre of Eternal Glory+3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$15.78
Extraplanar Lens+1% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$14.06
Hedron Archive0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.36
Everflowing Chalice0% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.97
Thran Dynamo-6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$4.43
Lands
The mana base foundation for The Watcher in the Water decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Myriad Landscape+18% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$0.30
Demolition Field+1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.38
Snow-Covered Island+0% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$1.01
Sea Gate Restoration+0% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$36.50
Island0% Synergy
in 93% of decks
$0.08
Hydroelectric Specimen-2% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$1.09
Sink into Stupor-6% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$8.75
The Watcher in the Water Deck Stats
Based on 4,182 The Watcher in the Water decks.
| Mana value | Cards |
|---|---|
| 1 | 10 |
| 2 | 17 |
| 3 | 15 |
| 4 | 10 |
| 5 | 5 |
| 6 | 3 |
| 7 | 3 |
99
cards
- Creature 19
- Instant 22
- Sorcery 3
- Artifact 13
- Enchantment 6
- Planeswalker 1
- Land 35
| Card type | Cards |
|---|---|
| Creature | 19 |
| Instant | 22 |
| Sorcery | 3 |
| Artifact | 13 |
| Enchantment | 6 |
| Planeswalker | 1 |
| Land | 35 |
Lands: 28 basic, 7 nonbasic
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| Month | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024-10 | 669 |
| 2024-11 | 450 |
| 2024-12 | 530 |
| 2025-01 | 583 |
| 2025-02 | 620 |
| 2025-03 | 629 |
| 2025-04 | 780 |
| 2025-05 | 482 |
| 2025-06 | 625 |
| 2025-07 | 680 |
| 2025-08 | 695 |
| 2025-09 | 698 |
| 2025-10 | 834 |
| 2025-11 | 625 |
| 2025-12 | 723 |
| 2026-01 | 764 |
| 2026-02 | 675 |
| 2026-03 | 761 |
| 2026-04 | 687 |
| 2026-05 | 579 |
| 2026-06 | 623 |
| 2026-07 | 639 |
| 2026-08 | 779 |
| 2026-09 | 958 |
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