Kopala, Warden of Waves
Ixalan Promos 61s • rare
- Set
- Ixalan Promos
- Collector number
- 61s
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Magali Villeneuve
- Finish
- Foil
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 2017 as part of the Ixalan set for Magic: The Gathering. This specific card, numbered 61s, belongs to the promotional variant subset issued to local game stores as rewards for players. The character represents a Merfolk legendary creature from the plane of Ixalan, a setting heavily inspired by Mesoamerican history and maritime exploration, designed to capture the aesthetic of ancient civilizations encountering untapped oceanic power.
The art was crafted by illustrator Magali Villeneuve, who is well-regarded in the fantasy community for her expressive, character-focused style. In designing Kopala, Villeneuve emphasized the creature's role as a guardian, utilizing flowing, bioluminescent details and sharp, defensive postures to convey its protective ability on the battlefield. Upon its release, the card became a staple for players building Merfolk-themed tribal decks, valued both for its thematic synergy and its distinct, foil-etched promotional aesthetic.
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