Whelming Wave
Duel Decks: Elspeth vs. Kiora 44 • rare
- Set
- Duel Decks: Elspeth vs. Kiora
- Collector number
- 44
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Slawomir Maniak
- Market price
- $1.00
What it does
Return all creatures to their owners' hands except for Krakens, Leviathans, Octopuses, and Serpents.
"I can see why this appeals to Thassa."— Kiora
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
Whelming Wave was first introduced in the 2014 set Born of the Gods, later appearing as card number 44 in the Duel Decks: Elspeth vs. Kiora release. Designed for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, the card reflects the thematic focus on the oceanic power of Kiora, a planeswalker character who commands sea life and tidal forces. The card provides a board-clearing effect, returning non-Kraken, Leviathan, Octopus, and Serpent creatures to their owners' hands, emphasizing the tribal synergy inherent in Kiora's aquatic deck strategy.
The artwork for this printing was illustrated by Johannes Voss, who captured the sheer scale and intensity of a massive tidal event. His approach highlights the contrast between the chaotic, overwhelming nature of the wave and the creatures that remain protected by its mercy. Within the community, the card is recognized for its thematic resonance and its utility in Commander and casual formats where sea creature tribal decks are popular, marking it as a staple for players focusing on blue-aligned oceanic mechanics.
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