Kopala, Warden of Waves
The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander 160 • rare
- Set
- The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander
- Collector number
- 160
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Magali Villeneuve
- Market price
- $0.36
What it does
Spells your opponents cast that target a Merfolk you control cost 2 generic mana more to cast.
Abilities your opponents activate that target a Merfolk you control cost 2 generic mana more to activate.
"I know these waters better than you know yourselves."
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Kopala, Warden of Waves was released in 2023 as part of The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander set, a supplemental product designed to expand upon the themes of the core Ixalan block. The card features the Merfolk creature type, a tribal archetype with deep roots in Magic: The Gathering’s history, and was designed to provide a defensive utility piece for players focusing on Merfolk-themed strategies in the Commander format.
The illustration was crafted by artist Irina Nordsol, who focused on capturing the ethereal and protective nature of the Triton identity. Her design emphasizes the warden’s connection to the aquatic environment of Ixalan, utilizing a color palette and fluid aesthetic intended to convey a sense of vigilance and magical resistance. The card was received by the player community as a staple inclusion for Merfolk-centric decks, valued primarily for its ability to increase the casting cost of spells that target the controller's permanent creatures.
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