Quick Answer

Wall of Kelp is a rare Creature — Plant Wall from HML (HML) costing {U}{U}. Current price: $2.47 USD. Legal in Commander.

Wall of Kelp MTG card

Wall of Kelp

Creature — Plant Wall

Card Text

Defender (This creature can't attack.) {U}{U}, {T}: Create a 0/1 blue Plant Wall creature token with defender named Kelp.

"Ya can eat it or ya can weave it, but ya can't fight in it." —Zeki, Reef Pirate

Card Stats

0/3 rare CMC: 2.0 HML HML 🎨 Alan Rabinowitz
Defender

Market Prices

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$2.47
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$2.49
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€2.24
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wall of Kelp? Basics

Wall of Kelp is a Creature — Plant Wall card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Defender (This creature can't attack.) {U}{U}, {T}: Create a 0/1 blue Plant Wall creature token with defender named Kelp."

How much mana does Wall of Kelp cost to cast? Basics

Wall of Kelp 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.

Wall of Kelp'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.

Wall of Kelp 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.

Wall of Kelp's current oracle text is: "Defender (This creature can't attack.) {U}{U}, {T}: Create a 0/1 blue Plant Wall creature token with defender named Kelp."

What is the current price of Wall of Kelp? Pricing

The current market price for Wall of Kelp is approximately $2.47 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €2.24 EUR.

Where can I buy Wall of Kelp? Pricing

You can purchase Wall of Kelp 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 Wall of Kelp legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Wall of Kelp in Standard is not available.

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

Is Wall of Kelp legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Wall of Kelp in Modern is not available.

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

Is Wall of Kelp legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Wall of Kelp 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 Wall of Kelp legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Wall of Kelp in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Wall of Kelp legal in Legacy? Legality

Wall of Kelp is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Wall of Kelp legal in Vintage? Legality

Wall of Kelp 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 Wall of Kelp legal in Pauper? Legality

Wall of Kelp 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 Wall of Kelp from? Details

This printing of Wall of Kelp is from HML (HML), with collector number 40.

Wall of Kelp may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Wall of Kelp's rarity? Details

Wall of Kelp is a rare card in HML.

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

Who illustrated Wall of Kelp? Details

Wall of Kelp was illustrated by Alan Rabinowitz.

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

What is Wall of Kelp's power and toughness? Details

Wall of Kelp is a 0/3 creature.

Power (0) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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