Aquamania

Commander / EDH DragonShield Deck Challenge: Aquaman

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Creature (52)

• 1x Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
• 1x Coral Commando
• 1x Coralhelm Commander
• 1x Coralhelm Guide
• 1x Cursecatcher
• 1x Deepchannel Mentor
• 1x Empress Galina
• 1x Enclave Cryptologist
• 1x Fallowsage
• 1x Harbinger of the Tides
• 1x Inkfathom Divers
• 1x Lord of Atlantis
• 1x Master of Waves
• 1x Master of the Pearl Trident
• 1x Mercurial Pretender
• 1x Merfolk Looter
• 1x Merfolk Sovereign
• 1x Merfolk Spy
• 1x Merfolk Trickster
• 1x Merfolk Wayfinder
• 1x Merrow Harbinger
• 1x Merrow Reejerey
• 1x Mist-Cloaked Herald
• 1x Mistcaller
• 1x Riptide Pilferer
• 1x River Sneak
• 1x Riverwise Augur
• 1x Rootwater Thief
• 1x Scroll Thief
• 1x Seafloor Oracle
• 1x Seahunter
• 1x Shaper Apprentice
• 1x Sigil Tracer
• 1x Silvergill Adept
• 1x Silvergill Douser
• 1x Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep
• 1x Stonybrook Banneret
• 1x Stormtide Leviathan
• 1x Streambed Aquitects
• 1x Surgespanner
• 1x Tempest Caller
• 1x Thada Adel, Acquisitor
• 1x Thassa, God of the Sea
• 1x Tidal Courier
• 1x Tidebinder Mage
• 1x Triton Shorestalker
• 1x True-Name Nemesis
• 1x Vodalian Arcanist
• 1x Vodalian Mage
• 1x Wanderwine Prophets
• 1x Waterspout Weavers
• 1x Windrider Patrol

Land (30)

• 1x Castle Vantress
• 1x Coral Atoll
• 1x Halimar Depths
• 22x Island
• 1x Lonely Sandbar
• 1x Mystic Sanctuary
• 1x Remote Isle
• 1x Skyline Cascade
• 1x Soaring Seacliff

Instant (8)

• 1x Cyclonic Rift
• 1x Dive Down
• 1x Engulf the Shore
• 1x High Tide
• 1x Negate
• 1x Opt
• 1x Spell Pierce
• 1x Thassa's Rebuff

Sorcery (2)

• 1x Aquitect's Will
• 1x River's Rebuke

Commander (1)

Enchantment (4)

• 1x Aquatic Incursion
• 1x Deeproot Waters
• 1x Merrow Commerce
• 1x Mystic Remora

Artifact (3)

• 1x Bident of Thassa
• 1x Coat of Arms
• 1x Vanquisher's Banner

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My Commander, Kopala, Warden of Waves, represents Aquaman through his title of a watery guardian and through his mechanical ability to defend the people of the ocean.

Many of the deck's cards support Kopala's synergy by being and/or buffing Merfolk, showcasing Aquaman's role as the king and protector of his people. Some flavorful highlights include: - Merfolk Sovereign: References Aquaman's position as the King of Atlantis - Master of the Pearl Trident: References Aquaman's trusty trident - Lord of Atlantis: Aquaman's actual job description. - Coralhelm Commander, Coral Commando, Coralhelm Guide: Resembles the armor worn by some versions of the Atlantians.

Other cards reference Aquaman's allies and enemies: - Seahunter: Represents Aquaman's foe, Black Manta, being a human mercenary who hunts Aquaman's people. He's even from the set Nemesis! - Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea: Traditionally, one of Aquaman's parents is a human who an Atlantian falls in loves with. - Mercurial Pretender: References Aquaman's evil brother Oceanmaster who is always challenging him for the Throne. - Empress Galina: Represents Aquaman's wife, Mera, a redhaired Atlantian queen. - Bident of Thassa: Magic's version of the Trident of Neptune/Poseidon, which Aquaman wields.

For basic lands, I chose Dominaria's Island #246, as it depicts an underwater kingdom, just like Atlantis. Additionally, I tried to find the most water-themed alternate artworks, when possible. I also chose bright printings to represent Aquaman's heroism.

Date added	4 years
Last updated	3 years
Legality	This deck is Commander / EDH legal.
Rarity (main - side)	3 - 0 Mythic Rares 25 - 0 Rares 25 - 0 Uncommons 24 - 0 Commons
Cards	100
Avg. CMC	3.01
Tokens	Elemental 1/0 U, Merfolk 1/1 U w/ Hexproof, Morph 2/2 C