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Magic: The Gathering · Secret Lair Drop Series · Mythic
Master of Waves #1278 Price
Master of Waves (#1278, Mythic) from Secret Lair Drop Series is worth $3.27 to $4.60 in Near Mint condition on TCGplayer as of October 4, 2026, depending on the printing (Normal to Foil). On Cardmarket, Europe's main marketplace, the Foil sells for €2.65.
- Near Mint · TCGplayer
- $4.60
- Near Mint · Cardmarket
- €2.65
- 30-day change
- −0.6%
- Printings
- 2
Master of Waves prices by printing
Near Mint market prices, updated October 4, 2026.
| Printing | TCGplayer (USD) | Cardmarket (EUR) |
|---|---|---|
| Foil | $4.60 | €2.65 |
| Normal | $3.27 | €2.17 |
TCGplayer market price and Cardmarket price for Near Mint English copies. They are two separate markets, so the euro figure is Cardmarket's own price, not a conversion of the dollar one. Source: TCGplayer, Cardmarket.
Master of Waves price history
Near Mint Foil on TCGplayer, last 30 days.
−0.6%
Card details
- Set
- Secret Lair Drop Series
- Card number
- 1278
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Illustrator
- Lauren YS
- Power / toughness
- 2/1
- Type line
- Creature — Merfolk Wizard
- Rules text
- Cool Ocean Breeze
Protection from red
Elemental creatures you control get +1/+1.
When Master of Waves enters the battlefield, create a number of 1/0 blue Elemental creature tokens equal to your devotion to blue.
Master of Waves: common questions
How much is Master of Waves #1278 worth?
Master of Waves (#1278, Mythic) from Secret Lair Drop Series is worth $3.27 to $4.60 in Near Mint condition on TCGplayer as of October 4, 2026, depending on the printing (Normal to Foil). On Cardmarket, Europe's main marketplace, the Foil sells for €2.65.
What set is Master of Waves from?
Master of Waves is card 1278 in Secret Lair Drop Series. Its rarity is Mythic. Illustrated by Lauren YS.
Is Master of Waves going up in price?
Over the last 30 days the Near Mint Foil price on TCGplayer moved from $4.63 (September 6, 2026) to $4.60 (October 4, 2026), a change of −0.6%. The 30-day low was $4.49 and the high $4.66.
How do I check what my Master of Waves is worth?
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