Average Deck for Kopala, Warden of Waves - Expensive Merfolk
Kopala, Warden of Waves
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Decklist
Commander
- 1Kopala, Warden of WavesKopala, Warden of Waves
Creatures (24)
- 1Coralhelm CommanderCoralhelm Commander
- 1Harbinger of the TidesHarbinger of the Tides
- 1Herald of Secret StreamsHerald of Secret Streams
- 1Lord of AtlantisLord of Atlantis
- 1Lullmage MentorLullmage Mentor
- 1Master of WavesMaster of Waves
- 1Master of the Pearl TridentMaster of the Pearl Trident
- 1Merfolk SovereignMerfolk Sovereign
- 1Merfolk TricksterMerfolk Trickster
- 1Merrow ReejereyMerrow Reejerey
- 1Mist DancerMist Dancer
- 1Mist-Cloaked HeraldMist-Cloaked Herald
- 1Orvar, the All-FormOrvar, the All-Form
- 1SeahunterSeahunter
- 1Silvergill AdeptSilvergill Adept
- 1Stonybrook BanneretStonybrook Banneret
- 1Tempest CallerTempest Caller
- 1Tidal CourierTidal Courier
- 1Tide ShaperTide Shaper
- 1Tidebinder MageTidebinder Mage
- 1Tideshaper MysticTideshaper Mystic
- 1Tishana's TidebinderTishana's Tidebinder
- 1Vodalian HexcatcherVodalian Hexcatcher
- 1Wanderwine ProphetsWanderwine Prophets
Instants (14)
- 1AetherizeAetherize
- 1CounterspellCounterspell
- 1Cryptic CommandCryptic Command
- 1DazeDaze
- 1DispelDispel
- 1Filter OutFilter Out
- 1Force of WillForce of Will
- 1High TideHigh Tide
- 1Mana LeakMana Leak
- 1Mystical TutorMystical Tutor
- 1Pact of NegationPact of Negation
- 1Ripples of PotentialRipples of Potential
- 1Swan SongSwan Song
- 1Vapor SnagVapor Snag
Sorceries (5)
- 1Distant MelodyDistant Melody
- 1Lullmage's DominationLullmage's Domination
- 1Personal TutorPersonal Tutor
- 1PonderPonder
- 1River's RebukeRiver's Rebuke
Artifacts (10)
- 1Aether VialAether Vial
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Chromatic LanternChromatic Lantern
- 1Coat of ArmsCoat of Arms
- 1Door of DestiniesDoor of Destinies
- 1Herald's HornHerald's Horn
- 1Maskwood NexusMaskwood Nexus
- 1Mox AmberMox Amber
- 1Mox OpalMox Opal
- 1Vanquisher's BannerVanquisher's Banner
Enchantments (11)
- 1Aquatic IncursionAquatic Incursion
- 1CuriosityCuriosity
- 1Deeproot PilgrimageDeeproot Pilgrimage
- 1Deeproot WatersDeeproot Waters
- 1Eel UmbraEel Umbra
- 1Intruder AlarmIntruder Alarm
- 1Kindred DiscoveryKindred Discovery
- 1Merrow CommerceMerrow Commerce
- 1Mystic RemoraMystic Remora
- 1Reflections of LittjaraReflections of Littjara
- 1Rhystic StudyRhystic Study
Planeswalkers (2)
- 1Jace, the Mind SculptorJace, the Mind Sculptor
- 1Narset, Parter of VeilsNarset, Parter of Veils
Lands (33)
- 1Cavern of SoulsCavern of Souls
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Flooded StrandFlooded Strand
- 1Halimar DepthsHalimar Depths
- 1Holdout SettlementHoldout Settlement
- 19IslandIsland
- 1Minamo, School at Water's EdgeMinamo, School at Water's Edge
- 1MutavaultMutavault
- 1Mystic SanctuaryMystic Sanctuary
- 1Nykthos, Shrine to NyxNykthos, Shrine to Nyx
- 1Otawara, Soaring CityOtawara, Soaring City
- 1Reflecting PoolReflecting Pool
- 1Reliquary TowerReliquary Tower
- 1Sunken PalaceSunken Palace
- 1Survivors' EncampmentSurvivors' Encampment
Coralhelm Commander
Coralhelm Commander
Harbinger of the Tides
Harbinger of the Tides
Herald of Secret Streams
Herald of Secret Streams
Lord of Atlantis
Lord of Atlantis
Lullmage Mentor
Lullmage Mentor
Master of the Pearl Trident
Master of the Pearl Trident
Master of Waves
Master of Waves
Merfolk Sovereign
Merfolk Sovereign
Merfolk Trickster
Merfolk Trickster
Merrow Reejerey
Merrow Reejerey
Mist-Cloaked Herald
Mist-Cloaked Herald
Mist Dancer
Mist Dancer
Orvar, the All-Form
Orvar, the All-Form
Seahunter
Seahunter
Silvergill Adept
Silvergill Adept
Stonybrook Banneret
Stonybrook Banneret
Tempest Caller
Tempest Caller
Tidal Courier
Tidal Courier
Tidebinder Mage
Tidebinder Mage
Tide Shaper
Tide Shaper
Tideshaper Mystic
Tideshaper Mystic
Tishana's Tidebinder
Tishana's Tidebinder
Vodalian Hexcatcher
Vodalian Hexcatcher
Wanderwine Prophets
Wanderwine Prophets
Instants (14)
Aetherize
Aetherize
Counterspell
Counterspell
Cryptic Command
Cryptic Command
Daze
Daze
Dispel
Dispel
Filter Out
Filter Out
Force of Will
Force of Will
High Tide
High Tide
Mana Leak
Mana Leak
Mystical Tutor
Mystical Tutor
Pact of Negation
Pact of Negation
Ripples of Potential
Ripples of Potential
Swan Song
Swan Song
Vapor Snag
Vapor Snag
Sorceries (5)
Distant Melody
Distant Melody
Lullmage's Domination
Lullmage's Domination
Personal Tutor
Personal Tutor
Ponder
Ponder
River's Rebuke
River's Rebuke
Artifacts (10)
Aether Vial
Aether Vial
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Chromatic Lantern
Chromatic Lantern
Coat of Arms
Coat of Arms
Door of Destinies
Door of Destinies
Herald's Horn
Herald's Horn
Maskwood Nexus
Maskwood Nexus
Mox Amber
Mox Amber
Mox Opal
Mox Opal
Vanquisher's Banner
Vanquisher's Banner
Enchantments (11)
Aquatic Incursion
Aquatic Incursion
Curiosity
Curiosity
Deeproot Pilgrimage
Deeproot Pilgrimage
Deeproot Waters
Deeproot Waters
Eel Umbra
Eel Umbra
Intruder Alarm
Intruder Alarm
Kindred Discovery
Kindred Discovery
Merrow Commerce
Merrow Commerce
Mystic Remora
Mystic Remora
Reflections of Littjara
Reflections of Littjara
Rhystic Study
Rhystic Study
Planeswalkers (2)
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
Narset, Parter of Veils
Narset, Parter of Veils
Lands (14)
Cavern of Souls
Cavern of Souls
Command Tower
Command Tower
Flooded Strand
Flooded Strand
Halimar Depths
Halimar Depths
Holdout Settlement
Holdout Settlement
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
Mutavault
Mutavault
Mystic Sanctuary
Mystic Sanctuary
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
Otawara, Soaring City
Otawara, Soaring City
Reflecting Pool
Reflecting Pool
Reliquary Tower
Reliquary Tower
Sunken Palace
Sunken Palace
Survivors' Encampment
Survivors' Encampment
Basics (1)
Island
19 Island