The 2023 Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair Drop card featuring the Merfolk Wizard Master of Waves. This Mythic Rare card adds a unique creature to any collection.
Master of Waves
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • Secret Lair Drop
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Description
The 2023 Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair Drop introduces the Merfolk Wizard Master of Waves as a Mythic Rare card, identified by card number 1278 in the SLD set. Designed by artist Lauren YS, this card brings a distinct flavor to the trading card game with its specific gameplay mechanics and creature type. Collectors often seek out Secret Lair Drop releases for their unique artwork and special treatments that set them apart from standard expansion sets. Master of Waves is a blue creature with a mana cost of {3}{U} and a mana value of 4. As a Merfolk Wizard, it offers strategic depth in gameplay. The card provides protection from red and grants Elemental creatures you control +1/+1. When it enters the battlefield, it creates 1/0 blue Elemental creature tokens equal to your devotion to blue. This mechanic rewards players who have invested in blue mana sources, making it a versatile addition to decks focused on blue permanents. For collectors, the SLD set represents a special release within the Magic: The Gathering universe. These drop sets often feature creative themes and high-rarity cards that appeal to both casual players and serious collectors. The Mythic Rare status of Master of Waves indicates its relative scarcity and desirability within the set. Whether you are building a collection of Secret Lair drops or looking to complete your Merfolk Wizard collection, this card offers a compelling piece for enthusiasts. From standard sets to special drops, the marketplace caters to those who appreciate the art and strategy of the game. Master of Waves stands out as a notable card in the 2023 Secret Lair Drop, offering both aesthetic appeal and mechanical interest for players and collectors alike.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Master of Waves
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Mythic Rare
Lauren YS
Card Stock
English
{3}{U}
Creature — Merfolk Wizard
2 / 1
U
Card Text
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Protection from red Elemental creatures you control get +1/+1. When this creature enters, create a number of 1/0 blue Elemental creature tokens equal to your devotion to blue. (Each {U} in the mana costs of permanents you control counts toward your devotion to blue.)
FAQ
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What type of card is Master of Waves in Magic: The Gathering?
Master of Waves is a Mythic Rare Creature — Merfolk Wizard card from the 2023 Secret Lair Drop set. It features a mana cost of {3}{U} and has a power and toughness of 2/1.
What abilities does Master of Waves have?
The card provides protection from red, gives +1/+1 to your Elemental creatures, and creates blue Elemental tokens when it enters the battlefield based on your devotion to blue.
Who illustrated the Master of Waves card?
The card was illustrated by Lauren YS and is part of the Secret Lair Drop collection, identified by the set code SLD and card number 1278.
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