Kiora, the Crashing Wave
Kiora, the Crashing Wave Price Summary
As of Jul 28, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Kiora, the Crashing Wave is $1.26 (DDO #34, Foil), and the most expensive is $13.50 (BNG #149, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $1.34, up 3.9% over 7 days, down 1.5% over 30 days, down 6.9% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $2.21 (2024).
Kiora, the Crashing Wave Printings & Prices
Kiora, the Crashing Wave has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in foil and nonfoil finishes.
Sell Kiora, the Crashing Wave: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $3.20 cash for BNG #149 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 60% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | BNG #149 | Foil | $6.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | BNG #149 | Foil | $3.20 | $7.99 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | DDO #34 | Foil | $0.50 | $1.99 | 75% |
| Card Kingdom | BNG #149 | Nonfoil | $0.30 | $1.49 | 80% |
Kiora, the Crashing Wave Rules Text & Legality
+1: Until your next turn, prevent all damage that would be dealt to and dealt by target permanent an opponent controls.
−1: Draw a card. You may play an additional land this turn.
−5: You get an emblem with "At the beginning of your end step, create a 9/9 blue Kraken creature token."
Kiora, the Crashing Wave is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Kiora, the Crashing Wave Rulings
- Feb 1, 2014 If Kiora leaves the battlefield after her second ability is activated but before it resolves, you’ll still be able to play an additional land after the ability resolves.
- Feb 1, 2014 Kiora’s first ability can target any permanent an opponent controls, not just one that can deal or be dealt damage.
- Feb 1, 2014 Kiora’s second ability allows you to play an additional land during your main phase. Doing so follows the normal timing rules for playing lands. In particular, you won’t play a land as that ability resolves. The ability will fully resolve (and you’ll draw a card, perhaps a land you’ll play later) first.
- Feb 1, 2014 Once the first ability resolves, the damage prevention continues to apply even if that permanent changes controllers.
- Feb 1, 2014 The effect of the second ability is cumulative with other effects that let you play additional lands, such as the one from Rites of Flourishing.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Kiora, the Crashing Wave has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| DDO #34 | 2015-02-27 | Mythic | Standard |
| BNG #149 | 2014-02-07 | Mythic | Standard |
| BNG #149 | 2014-02-07 | Mythic | Standard |
Kiora, the Crashing Wave in Commander
Kiora, the Crashing Wave is the #7,647 most-played card on EDHREC, down 76 places over the last 30 days.
Kiora, the Crashing Wave FAQ
How much is Kiora, the Crashing Wave worth?
Kiora, the Crashing Wave is worth about $1.34 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 28, 2026. Prices range from $1.34 to $13.50 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Kiora, the Crashing Wave legal in Commander?
Yes — Kiora, the Crashing Wave is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Kiora, the Crashing Wave been reprinted?
Yes — Kiora, the Crashing Wave has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Kiora, the Crashing Wave cheap?
Kiora, the Crashing Wave trades at about $1.34 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#7,647 on EDHREC).