Average Deck for Nicanzil, Current Conductor - Merfolk
Nicanzil, Current Conductor
Rank #1,420
140decks
May 5, 2026
Ranking Every Merfolk Commander On A Tier List
With Merfolk getting new commanders in the upcoming Marvel Super Heroes, let's rank all the Merfolk commanders on a tier list.
Jul 9, 2025
21 Best Merfolk Cards for Commander
As one of Magic's oldest creature types, there are no shortage of excellent Merfolk to brew with. Chris breaks down the best of the best in this list.
Decklist
Commander
- 1Nicanzil, Current ConductorNicanzil, Current Conductor
Creatures (32)
- 1Cenote ScoutCenote Scout
- 1Deepfathom EchoDeepfathom Echo
- 1Deeproot EliteDeeproot Elite
- 1Deeproot HistorianDeeproot Historian
- 1Emperor Mihail IIEmperor Mihail II
- 1Evolution SageEvolution Sage
- 1Forerunner of the HeraldsForerunner of the Heralds
- 1Hakbal of the Surging SoulHakbal of the Surging Soul
- 1Herald of Secret StreamsHerald of Secret Streams
- 1Jadelight RangerJadelight Ranger
- 1Jadelight SpelunkerJadelight Spelunker
- 1Kopala, Warden of WavesKopala, Warden of Waves
- 1Kumena, Tyrant of OrazcaKumena, Tyrant of Orazca
- 1Master of the Pearl TridentMaster of the Pearl Trident
- 1Merfolk BranchwalkerMerfolk Branchwalker
- 1Merfolk Cave-DiverMerfolk Cave-Diver
- 1Merfolk MistbinderMerfolk Mistbinder
- 1Merfolk SovereignMerfolk Sovereign
- 1Merrow ReejereyMerrow Reejerey
- 1River Herald GuideRiver Herald Guide
- 1River Herald ScoutRiver Herald Scout
- 1Seafloor OracleSeafloor Oracle
- 1Seeker of SunlightSeeker of Sunlight
- 1Sentinel of the Nameless CitySentinel of the Nameless City
- 1Stonybrook BanneretStonybrook Banneret
- 1Svyelun of Sea and SkySvyelun of Sea and Sky
- 1Tatyova, Benthic DruidTatyova, Benthic Druid
- 1Tishana's WayfinderTishana's Wayfinder
- 1Topography TrackerTopography Tracker
- 1Waterwind ScoutWaterwind Scout
- 1Wildgrowth WalkerWildgrowth Walker
- 1Zegana, Utopian SpeakerZegana, Utopian Speaker
Instants (9)
- 1Beast WithinBeast Within
- 1Brackish BlunderBrackish Blunder
- 1CounterspellCounterspell
- 1Growth SpiralGrowth Spiral
- 1Inspiring CallInspiring Call
- 1NegateNegate
- 1Rapid HybridizationRapid Hybridization
- 1Repulsive MutationRepulsive Mutation
- 1Ripples of PotentialRipples of Potential
Sorceries (7)
- 1CultivateCultivate
- 1Enter the UnknownEnter the Unknown
- 1ExploreExplore
- 1Fangs of KaloniaFangs of Kalonia
- 1Kodama's ReachKodama's Reach
- 1Over the EdgeOver the Edge
- 1Wave GoodbyeWave Goodbye
Artifacts (7)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Glowcap LanternGlowcap Lantern
- 1Lodestone NeedleLodestone Needle
- 1Shadowed CaravelShadowed Caravel
- 1Simic SignetSimic Signet
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Subterranean SchoonerSubterranean Schooner
Enchantments (8)
- 1Branching EvolutionBranching Evolution
- 1Deeproot PilgrimageDeeproot Pilgrimage
- 1Deeproot WatersDeeproot Waters
- 1Hardened ScalesHardened Scales
- 1Path of DiscoveryPath of Discovery
- 1Simic AscendancySimic Ascendancy
- 1SpelunkingSpelunking
- 1Twists and TurnsTwists and Turns
Lands (36)
- 1Breeding PoolBreeding Pool
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Dreamroot CascadeDreamroot Cascade
- 12ForestForest
- 1Hinterland HarborHinterland Harbor
- 11IslandIsland
- 1Karn's BastionKarn's Bastion
- 1Path of AncestryPath of Ancestry
- 1Rejuvenating SpringsRejuvenating Springs
- 1Reliquary TowerReliquary Tower
- 1Rogue's PassageRogue's Passage
- 1Simic Growth ChamberSimic Growth Chamber
- 1Temple of MysteryTemple of Mystery
- 1Vineglimmer SnarlVineglimmer Snarl
- 1Yavimaya CoastYavimaya Coast
Cenote Scout
Cenote Scout
Deepfathom Echo
Deepfathom Echo
Deeproot Elite
Deeproot Elite
Deeproot Historian
Deeproot Historian
Emperor Mihail II
Emperor Mihail II
Evolution Sage
Evolution Sage
Forerunner of the Heralds
Forerunner of the Heralds
Hakbal of the Surging Soul
Hakbal of the Surging Soul
Herald of Secret Streams
Herald of Secret Streams
Jadelight Ranger
Jadelight Ranger
Jadelight Spelunker
Jadelight Spelunker
Kopala, Warden of Waves
Kopala, Warden of Waves
Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca
Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca
Master of the Pearl Trident
Master of the Pearl Trident
Merfolk Branchwalker
Merfolk Branchwalker
Merfolk Cave-Diver
Merfolk Cave-Diver
Merfolk Mistbinder
Merfolk Mistbinder
Merfolk Sovereign
Merfolk Sovereign
Merrow Reejerey
Merrow Reejerey
River Herald Guide
River Herald Guide
River Herald Scout
River Herald Scout
Seafloor Oracle
Seafloor Oracle
Seeker of Sunlight
Seeker of Sunlight
Sentinel of the Nameless City
Sentinel of the Nameless City
Stonybrook Banneret
Stonybrook Banneret
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
Tishana's Wayfinder
Tishana's Wayfinder
Topography Tracker
Topography Tracker
Waterwind Scout
Waterwind Scout
Wildgrowth Walker
Wildgrowth Walker
Zegana, Utopian Speaker
Zegana, Utopian Speaker
Instants (9)
Beast Within
Beast Within
Brackish Blunder
Brackish Blunder
Counterspell
Counterspell
Growth Spiral
Growth Spiral
Inspiring Call
Inspiring Call
Negate
Negate
Rapid Hybridization
Rapid Hybridization
Repulsive Mutation
Repulsive Mutation
Ripples of Potential
Ripples of Potential
Sorceries (7)
Cultivate
Cultivate
Enter the Unknown
Enter the Unknown
Explore
Explore
Fangs of Kalonia
Fangs of Kalonia
Kodama's Reach
Kodama's Reach
Over the Edge
Over the Edge
Wave Goodbye
Wave Goodbye
Artifacts (7)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Glowcap Lantern
Glowcap Lantern
Lodestone Needle
Lodestone Needle
Shadowed Caravel
Shadowed Caravel
Simic Signet
Simic Signet
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Subterranean Schooner
Subterranean Schooner
Enchantments (8)
Branching Evolution
Branching Evolution
Deeproot Pilgrimage
Deeproot Pilgrimage
Deeproot Waters
Deeproot Waters
Hardened Scales
Hardened Scales
Path of Discovery
Path of Discovery
Simic Ascendancy
Simic Ascendancy
Spelunking
Spelunking
Twists and Turns
Twists and Turns
Lands (13)
Breeding Pool
Breeding Pool
Command Tower
Command Tower
Dreamroot Cascade
Dreamroot Cascade
Hinterland Harbor
Hinterland Harbor
Karn's Bastion
Karn's Bastion
Path of Ancestry
Path of Ancestry
Rejuvenating Springs
Rejuvenating Springs
Reliquary Tower
Reliquary Tower
Rogue's Passage
Rogue's Passage
Simic Growth Chamber
Simic Growth Chamber
Temple of Mystery
Temple of Mystery
Vineglimmer Snarl
Vineglimmer Snarl
Yavimaya Coast
Yavimaya Coast
Basics (2)
Forest
12 Forest
Island
11 Island