Quick Answer

Waker of Waves is a uncommon Creature — Whale from J25 (J25) costing {5}{U}{U}. Current price: $0.13 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Waker of Waves MTG card

Waker of Waves

Creature — Whale

Card Text

Creatures your opponents control get -1/-0. {1}{U}, Discard this card: Look at the top two cards of your library. Put one of them into your hand and the other into your graveyard.

On the open sea, there is nowhere to hide.

Card Stats

7/7 uncommon CMC: 7.0 J25 J25 🎨 Svetlin Velinov

Market Prices

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$0.13
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$0.59
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€0.16
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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
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Waker of Waves? Basics

Waker of Waves is a Creature — Whale card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Creatures your opponents control get -1/-0. {1}{U}, Discard this card: Look at the top two cards of your library. Put one of them into your hand and the other into your graveyard."

How much mana does Waker of Waves cost to cast? Basics

Waker of Waves has a mana cost of {5}{U}{U}, which equals 7.0 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.

Waker of Waves's mana cost of {5}{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.

Waker of Waves has a mana value of 7.0. 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.

Waker of Waves's current oracle text is: "Creatures your opponents control get -1/-0. {1}{U}, Discard this card: Look at the top two cards of your library. Put one of them into your hand and the other into your graveyard."

What is the current price of Waker of Waves? Pricing

The current market price for Waker of Waves is approximately $0.13 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.16 EUR.

Where can I buy Waker of Waves? Pricing

You can purchase Waker of Waves 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 Waker of Waves legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Waker of Waves in Standard is not available.

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

Is Waker of Waves legal in Modern? Legality

Waker of Waves is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Waker of Waves legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Waker of Waves 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 Waker of Waves legal in Pioneer? Legality

Waker of Waves is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Waker of Waves legal in Legacy? Legality

Waker of Waves is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Waker of Waves legal in Vintage? Legality

Waker of Waves 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 Waker of Waves legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Waker of Waves 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 Waker of Waves from? Details

This printing of Waker of Waves is from J25 (J25), with collector number 383.

Waker of Waves may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Waker of Waves's rarity? Details

Waker of Waves is a uncommon card in J25.

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

Who illustrated Waker of Waves? Details

Waker of Waves was illustrated by Svetlin Velinov.

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

What is Waker of Waves's power and toughness? Details

Waker of Waves is a 7/7 creature.

Power (7) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (7) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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