Quick Answer

Kiora, the Crashing Wave is a mythic Legendary Planeswalker — Kiora from BNG (BNG) costing {2}{G}{U}. Current price: $1.71 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Kiora, the Crashing Wave MTG card

Kiora, the Crashing Wave

Legendary Planeswalker — Kiora

Card Text

[+1]: Until your next turn, prevent all damage that would be dealt to and dealt by target permanent an opponent controls. [−1]: Draw a card. You may play an additional land this turn. [−5]: You get an emblem with "At the beginning of your end step, create a 9/9 blue Kraken creature token."

Card Stats

Loyalty: 2 mythic CMC: 4.0 BNG BNG 🎨 Scott M. Fischer

Market Prices

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$1.71
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$15.66
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$2.79
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$15.99
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€2.29
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€9.84
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kiora, the Crashing Wave? Basics

Kiora, the Crashing Wave is a Legendary Planeswalker — Kiora card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "[+1]: Until your next turn, prevent all damage that would be dealt to and dealt by target permanent an opponent controls. [−1]: Draw a card. You may play an additional land this turn. [−5]: You get an emblem with "At the beginning of your end step, create a 9/9 blue Kraken creature token.""

How much mana does Kiora, the Crashing Wave cost to cast? Basics

Kiora, the Crashing Wave has a mana cost of {2}{G}{U}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G, 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.

Kiora, the Crashing Wave's mana cost of {2}{G}{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.

Kiora, the Crashing Wave has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Kiora, the Crashing Wave's current oracle text is: "[+1]: Until your next turn, prevent all damage that would be dealt to and dealt by target permanent an opponent controls. [−1]: Draw a card. You may play an additional land this turn. [−5]: You get an emblem with "At the beginning of your end step, create a 9/9 blue Kraken creature token.""

What is the current price of Kiora, the Crashing Wave? Pricing

The current market price for Kiora, the Crashing Wave is approximately $1.71 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $15.66 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €2.29 EUR.

Where can I buy Kiora, the Crashing Wave? Pricing

You can purchase Kiora, the Crashing Wave 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.

Kiora, the Crashing Wave normal: $1.71 | foil: $15.66

Is Kiora, the Crashing Wave legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Kiora, the Crashing Wave in Standard is not available.

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

Is Kiora, the Crashing Wave legal in Modern? Legality

Kiora, the Crashing Wave is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Kiora, the Crashing Wave legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Kiora, the Crashing Wave 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 Kiora, the Crashing Wave legal in Pioneer? Legality

Kiora, the Crashing Wave is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Kiora, the Crashing Wave legal in Legacy? Legality

Kiora, the Crashing Wave is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Kiora, the Crashing Wave legal in Vintage? Legality

Kiora, the Crashing Wave 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 Kiora, the Crashing Wave legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Kiora, the Crashing Wave in Pauper is not available.

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 Kiora, the Crashing Wave from? Details

This printing of Kiora, the Crashing Wave is from BNG (BNG), with collector number 149.

Kiora, the Crashing Wave may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Kiora, the Crashing Wave's rarity? Details

Kiora, the Crashing Wave is a mythic card in BNG.

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

Who illustrated Kiora, the Crashing Wave? Details

Kiora, the Crashing Wave was illustrated by Scott M. Fischer.

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

What is Kiora, the Crashing Wave's starting loyalty? Details

Kiora, the Crashing Wave enters the battlefield with 2 loyalty counters.

Planeswalker abilities add or remove loyalty counters when activated. If a planeswalker's loyalty reaches zero (through damage or ability costs), it's put into the graveyard.

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