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Wavebreak Hippocamp is a rare Enchantment Creature — Horse Fish from J22 (J22) costing {2}{U}. Current price: $0.71 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Wavebreak Hippocamp MTG card

Wavebreak Hippocamp

Enchantment Creature — Horse Fish

Card Text

Whenever you cast your first spell during each opponent's turn, draw a card.

Tritons search for omens in its wake.

Card Stats

2/2 rare CMC: 3.0 J22 J22 🎨 Caio Monteiro

Market Prices

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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 (7 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wavebreak Hippocamp? Basics

Wavebreak Hippocamp is a Enchantment Creature — Horse Fish card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever you cast your first spell during each opponent's turn, draw a card."

How much mana does Wavebreak Hippocamp cost to cast? Basics

Wavebreak Hippocamp has a mana cost of {2}{U}, which equals 3.0 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.

Wavebreak Hippocamp's mana cost of {2}{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.

Wavebreak Hippocamp has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Wavebreak Hippocamp's current oracle text is: "Whenever you cast your first spell during each opponent's turn, draw a card."

What is the current price of Wavebreak Hippocamp? Pricing

The current market price for Wavebreak Hippocamp is approximately $0.71 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.85 EUR.

Where can I buy Wavebreak Hippocamp? Pricing

You can purchase Wavebreak Hippocamp 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 Wavebreak Hippocamp legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Wavebreak Hippocamp in Standard is not available.

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

Is Wavebreak Hippocamp legal in Modern? Legality

Wavebreak Hippocamp is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Wavebreak Hippocamp legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Wavebreak Hippocamp 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 Wavebreak Hippocamp legal in Pioneer? Legality

Wavebreak Hippocamp is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Wavebreak Hippocamp legal in Legacy? Legality

Wavebreak Hippocamp is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Wavebreak Hippocamp legal in Vintage? Legality

Wavebreak Hippocamp 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 Wavebreak Hippocamp legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Wavebreak Hippocamp 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 Wavebreak Hippocamp from? Details

This printing of Wavebreak Hippocamp is from J22 (J22), with collector number 371.

Wavebreak Hippocamp may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Wavebreak Hippocamp's rarity? Details

Wavebreak Hippocamp is a rare card in J22.

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

Who illustrated Wavebreak Hippocamp? Details

Wavebreak Hippocamp was illustrated by Caio Monteiro.

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

What is Wavebreak Hippocamp's power and toughness? Details

Wavebreak Hippocamp is a 2/2 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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