Magic: The Gathering · Theros · Mythic

Master of Waves #53 Price

Master of Waves (#53, Mythic) from Theros is worth $1.33 to $4.21 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 €2.76.

Near Mint · TCGplayer: $4.21
Near Mint · Cardmarket: €2.76
30-day change: +2.9%
Printings: 2

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Master of Waves prices by printing

Near Mint market prices, updated October 4, 2026.

Printing	TCGplayer (USD)	Cardmarket (EUR)
Foil	$4.21	€2.76
Normal	$1.33	€1.06

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.

Card details

Set: Theros
Card number: 53
Rarity: Mythic
Released: September 27, 2013
Illustrator: Karl Kopinski
Power / toughness: 2/1
Type line: Creature — Merfolk Wizard
Rules text: Protection from red
Elemental creatures you control get +1/+1.
When Master of Waves enters the battlefield, put a number of 1/0 blue Elemental creature tokens onto the battlefield equal to your devotion to blue. (Each U in the mana costs of permanents you control counts toward your devotion to blue.)

Master of Waves: common questions

How much is Master of Waves #53 worth?

Master of Waves (#53, Mythic) from Theros is worth $1.33 to $4.21 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 €2.76.

What set is Master of Waves from?

Master of Waves is card 53 in Theros, released September 27, 2013. Its rarity is Mythic. Illustrated by Karl Kopinski.

Is Master of Waves going up in price?

Over the last 30 days the Near Mint Foil price on TCGplayer moved from $4.09 (September 6, 2026) to $4.21 (October 4, 2026), a change of +2.9%. The 30-day low was $4.09 and the high $4.21.

How do I check what my Master of Waves is worth?

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