Master of Waves
Master of Waves is a Mythic Creature — Merfolk Wizard from Secret Lair Drop (1278) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {3}{U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $3.86 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Master of Waves suits collectors and players working on Secret Lair Drop who need the Mythic slot. Treat $3.86 as a starting reference only — verify finish, border treatment, and condition before paying premium singles prices.
What is Master of Waves from Secret Lair Drop?
Master of Waves is a Creature — Merfolk Wizard in Secret Lair Drop numbered 1278. Mana cost {3}{U}. Color identity: U. Master of Waves (1278) is a chase-tier Mythic Creature — Merfolk Wizard in Secret Lair Drop. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
What is Master of Waves worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $3.86 for Master of Waves. Low and high spread runs $3.86 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $2.23; foil: $3.86; Normal: $2.90. This printing is from Secret Lair Drop. Collector number 1278 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Secret Lair Drop |
|---|---|
| Number | 1278 |
| Rarity | Mythic |
| TCGPlayer USD | $3.86 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €2.23 |
| cardmarket | $2.23 |
| foil | $3.86 |
| Normal | $2.90 |
Card stats
| Colors | U |
|---|---|
| Power | 2 |
How collectible is Master of Waves?
Master of Waves is a Mythic printing in Secret Lair Drop. Chase-tier slots combine scarcity, art, and format demand — prices move with reprint news and tournament results. This printing is from Secret Lair Drop. Collector number 1278 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Master of Waves?
Master of Waves lists as Creature — Merfolk Wizard with keywords Protection. Artist: Lauren YS. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Secret Lair Drop. Collector number 1278 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Master of Waves (1278) is a chase-tier Mythic Creature — Merfolk Wizard in Secret Lair Drop. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
Pros
- Master of Waves is catalogued as Mythic Creature — Merfolk Wizard in Secret Lair Drop, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $3.86 across finishes (cardmarket: $2.23; foil: $3.86; Normal: $2.90).
- Mana cost {3}{U} and type line Creature — Merfolk Wizard help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Use $3.86 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Master of Waves from Secret Lair Drop?
Master of Waves is a Mythic Creature — Merfolk Wizard from Secret Lair Drop numbered 1278 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Master of Waves worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $3.86 for ungraded Master of Waves. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Master of Waves?
Master of Waves is catalogued as Mythic in Secret Lair Drop. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Master of Waves legal in Commander or Standard?
Master of Waves shows format legality in historic, timeless, gladiator, pioneer based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Why does Master of Waves trade at a premium?
Master of Waves combines Mythic scarcity with art, finish, and format demand. Chase slots often move on reprint rumors, tournament results, and condition-sensitive buyer interest.
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