Rising Waters
Nemesis · #38

Rising Waters

Rising Waters is a Rare Enchantment from Nemesis (38) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {3}{U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $34.88 for ungraded copies.

Nemesis set collectorsHigh-end singles buyersFinish-sensitive collectors Legacy legalVintage legalCommander legalOathbreaker legalDuel legalPremodern legal
TCGPlayer market $34.88
Cardmarket trend €1.42
Rarity Rare
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Who is this card for?

Rising Waters suits collectors and players working on Nemesis who need the Rare slot. Treat $34.88 as a starting reference only — verify finish, border treatment, and condition before paying premium singles prices.

What is Rising Waters from Nemesis?

Rising Waters is a Enchantment in Nemesis numbered 38. Mana cost {3}{U}. Color identity: U. Rising Waters (38) is a chase-tier Rare Enchantment in Nemesis. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes. This printing is from Nemesis.

What is Rising Waters worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $34.88 for Rising Waters. Low and high spread runs $34.88 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $1.42; foil: $34.88; Normal: $1.97. This printing is from Nemesis. Collector number 38 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetNemesis
Number38
RarityRare
TCGPlayer USD$34.88
Cardmarket EUR€1.42
cardmarket $1.42
foil $34.88
Normal $1.97

Card stats

ColorsU

How collectible is Rising Waters?

Rising Waters is a Rare printing in Nemesis. Chase-tier slots combine scarcity, art, and format demand — prices move with reprint news and tournament results. This printing is from Nemesis. Collector number 38 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What are the key details for Rising Waters?

Rising Waters lists as Enchantment. Artist: Scott M. Fischer. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Nemesis. Collector number 38 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 2000.

Cactaur's take

Rising Waters (38) is a chase-tier Rare Enchantment in Nemesis. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.

Pros

  • Rising Waters is catalogued as Rare Enchantment in Nemesis, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $34.88 across finishes (cardmarket: $1.42; foil: $34.88; Normal: $1.97).
  • Mana cost {3}{U} and type line Enchantment 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 $34.88 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

What is Rising Waters from Nemesis?

Rising Waters is a Rare Enchantment from Nemesis numbered 38 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Rising Waters worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $34.88 for ungraded Rising Waters. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Rising Waters?

Rising Waters is catalogued as Rare in Nemesis. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Rising Waters legal in Commander or Standard?

Rising Waters shows format legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Why does Rising Waters trade at a premium?

Rising Waters combines Rare scarcity with art, finish, and format demand. Chase slots often move on reprint rumors, tournament results, and condition-sensitive buyer interest. This printing is from Nemesis.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-23. Last updated: 2026-06-23.