Quick Answer

Deep Water is a common Enchantment from DRK (DRK) costing {U}{U}. Current price: $0.24 USD. Legal in Commander.

Deep Water MTG card

Deep Water

Enchantment

Card Text

{U}: Until end of turn, if you tap a land you control for mana, it produces {U} instead of any other type.

Card Stats

common CMC: 2.0 DRK DRK 🎨 Jeff A. Menges

Market Prices

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$0.24
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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€0.27
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Oldschool Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Deep Water? Basics

Deep Water is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{U}: Until end of turn, if you tap a land you control for mana, it produces {U} instead of any other type."

How much mana does Deep Water cost to cast? Basics

Deep Water has a mana cost of {U}{U}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Deep Water's mana cost of {U}{U} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Deep Water has a mana value of 2.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Deep Water's current oracle text is: "{U}: Until end of turn, if you tap a land you control for mana, it produces {U} instead of any other type."

What is the current price of Deep Water? Pricing

The current market price for Deep Water is approximately $0.24 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.27 EUR.

Where can I buy Deep Water? Pricing

You can purchase Deep Water from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Deep Water legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Deep Water in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Deep Water legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Deep Water in Modern is not available.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Deep Water legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Deep Water is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Deep Water legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Deep Water in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Deep Water legal in Legacy? Legality

Deep Water is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Deep Water legal in Vintage? Legality

Deep Water is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Deep Water legal in Pauper? Legality

Deep Water is Legal in Pauper format.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Deep Water from? Details

This printing of Deep Water is from DRK (DRK), with collector number 23.

Deep Water may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Deep Water's rarity? Details

Deep Water is a common card in DRK.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Deep Water? Details

Deep Water was illustrated by Jeff A. Menges.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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