The 2016 Magic: The Gathering Treasure Chest foil mythic rare Master of Waves is a high-end Merfolk Wizard that rewards blue mana investment with powerful token creation.
Master of Waves
2016 • Magic: The Gathering • Treasure Chest
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The Master of Waves stands as a formidable Merfolk Wizard in the Magic: The Gathering universe, originally released in the 2016 Treasure Chest product. This card carries the prestigious Mythic Rare designation and features a premium foil finish, distinguishing it within the broader collector's market. Designed by Svetlin Velinov, the card embodies the intricate fantasy aesthetic that defines the Treasure Chest set, offering a visually striking addition to any Magic: The Gathering trading card collection. From a gameplay perspective, this creature brings unique strategic depth to blue-based decks. With a mana cost of three generic mana and one blue mana, the Master of Waves serves as a versatile asset for players who prioritize mana efficiency. Its primary ability grants protection from red cards and elemental creatures, while simultaneously buffing elemental allies you control by one power and one toughness. This defensive and offensive synergy makes it a valuable piece in various Magic: The Gathering formats. The card's most defining mechanic revolves around devotion to blue. When the Master of Waves enters the battlefield, it generates 1/0 blue Elemental creature tokens. The quantity of these tokens is directly determined by the number of blue mana symbols in the mana costs of permanents you control. This ability encourages players to build robust blue mana foundations, turning the card into a potent engine for board presence. For collectors, the Treasure Chest series represents a significant era of Magic: The Gathering history, and owning a foil mythic rare from this release adds substantial value to a complete set. Whether you are a dedicated collector aiming to complete the Treasure Chest set or a player looking for iconic mythic rares, the Master of Waves offers both aesthetic appeal and mechanical intrigue. The foil treatment enhances the card's visual impact, making it a standout piece for display or gameplay. As the Magic: The Gathering community continues to grow, items like this mythic rare maintain their status as sought-after collectibles for fans of the Merfolk Wizard archetype.
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Master of Waves
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Mythic Rare
Svetlin Velinov
Card Stock
English
Foil
{3}{U}
Creature — Merfolk Wizard
2 / 1
U
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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.)
