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Kopala, Warden of Waves
LEGENDARY CREATURE — MERFOLK WIZARD Rare
Ixalan EDHREC #4,169
$0.34
+3.0%
7 days
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Kopala, Warden of Waves Price Summary
Kopala, Warden of Waves's current headline price is $0.34.
Kopala, Warden of Waves Printings & Prices
4 printings
Kopala, Warden of Waves has 4 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including promo pack and prerelease treatments.
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Sell Kopala, Warden of Waves: Buylist Offers
9 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PXLN #61p | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PXLN #61p | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | XLN #61 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PXLN #61s | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | XLN #61 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | XLN #61 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | LCC #160 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | XLN #61 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | LCC #160 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Kopala, Warden of Waves Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Spells your opponents cast that target a Merfolk you control cost {2} more to cast.
Abilities your opponents activate that target a Merfolk you control cost {2} more to activate.
""I know these waters better than you know yourselves.""
Kopala, Warden of Waves is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
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Not legal
pioneer
Legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Kopala, Warden of Waves Rulings
4 most recent
- Sep 29, 2017 Activated abilities contain a colon. They're generally written "[Cost]: [Effect]."
- Sep 29, 2017 Kopala's abilities won't affect triggered abilities (starting with "when," "whenever," or "at") that target a Merfolk you control.
- Sep 29, 2017 Spells and abilities that target more than one Merfolk you control cost only {2} more to cast or activate.
- Sep 29, 2017 To determine the total cost of an opponent's spell that targets a Merfolk you control, start with the mana cost or alternative cost that player is paying, add any cost increases, then apply any cost reductions. The mana value of the spell remains unchanged, no matter what the total cost to cast it was.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
6 printings
Kopala, Warden of Waves has been reprinted 6 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LCC #160 | 2023-11-17 | Rare | Standard | — |
| PXLN #61p | 2017-09-29 | Rare | Promo Pack | — |
| PXLN #61p | 2017-09-29 | Rare | Promo Pack | — |
| XLN #61 | 2017-09-29 | Rare | Standard | — |
| XLN #61 | 2017-09-29 | Rare | Standard | — |
| PXLN #61s | 2017-09-29 | Rare | Prerelease | — |
LCC #160 
PXLN #61p Kopala, Warden of Waves in Commander
Kopala, Warden of Waves is the #4,169 most-played card on EDHREC, down 27 places over the last 30 days.
Kopala, Warden of Waves FAQ
How much is Kopala, Warden of Waves worth?
Kopala, Warden of Waves is worth about $0.34 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Kopala, Warden of Waves legal in Commander?
Yes — Kopala, Warden of Waves is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Kopala, Warden of Waves been reprinted?
Yes — Kopala, Warden of Waves has been reprinted 6 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Kopala, Warden of Waves cheap?
Kopala, Warden of Waves trades at about $0.34 — 6 reprints keep supply plentiful.