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Chris Guest
Jul 9, 2025
Chris Guest
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.
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Merfolk Sovereign
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
87%synergy
Merrow Reejerey
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
76%synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
74%synergy
Emperor Mihail II
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
66%synergy
Mist Dancer
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
66%synergy
Deeproot Waters
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
65%synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
65%synergy
Crashing Tide
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Aquatic Incursion
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Brineborn Cutthroat
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
55%synergy
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Deeproot Pilgrimage
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Negate
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Triton Shorestalker
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Merrow Harbinger
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
River Sneak
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Opt
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Cosi's Trickster
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Cancel
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Creatures
Merfolk Wayfinder
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Tidal Courier
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Tempest Caller
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Scroll Thief
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Merfolk Looter
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Mist-Cloaked Herald
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Harbinger of the Tides
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Seafloor Oracle
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Streambed Aquitects
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Silvergill Adept
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Lord of Atlantis
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Merfolk Spy
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Storm Sculptor
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Merfolk Trickster
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Pestered Wellguard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Library Larcenist
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Sahagin
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Starwinder
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Coralhelm Commander
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Enclave Elite
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Deepchannel Mentor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Dakra Mystic
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Lullmage Mentor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Rishadan Dockhand
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Vodalian Hexcatcher
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Burnished Hart
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Fallowsage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Tide Shaper
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Riverwise Augur
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Gray Harbor Merfolk
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Wake Thrasher
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Sage of Fables
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Tidal Warrior
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Silvergill Douser
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Rootwater Commando
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Strix Lookout
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Roil Cartographer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Triton Wavebreaker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Soul of the Rapids
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mocking Sprite
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Muse Drake
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Cascade Seer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Azami, Lady of Scrolls
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Rewind
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Mana Leak
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Aetherize
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-33%synergy
Glen Elendra's Answer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Pongify
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-18%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-12%synergy
You Find the Villains' Lair
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Reality Shift
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Polymorphist's Jest
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Metallic Rebuke
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Evacuation
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Unsummon
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Wizard's Retort
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Get Out
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Strix Serenade
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Spellgyre
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Brainsurge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Refocus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Blustersquall
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Syncopate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Deliberate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Brainstorm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-30%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-26%synergy
Essence Scatter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Dissipate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Keep Safe
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Fervent Denial
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Take into Custody
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Bone to Ash
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Cyber Conversion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Run Aground
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Redirect
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Curate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Quick Study
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Resculpt
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-7%synergy
Thought Scour
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Glorious Gale
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Fact or Fiction
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Filter Out
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Overwhelming Denial
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Saw It Coming
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Hubris
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Consider
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Halt Order
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-25%synergy
Silundi Vision
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Chart a Course
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Curse of the Swine
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Sleep
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Distant Melody
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Ponder
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-7%synergy
Wash Out
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Ravenform
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Preordain
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Enter the Enigma
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Tranquilize
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Season of Weaving
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Drag Under
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Inundate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Sleight of Hand
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Inscription of Insight
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mass Diminish
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Captivating Gyre
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Tome Scour
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Tamiyo's Epiphany
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Divination
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Into the Void
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Misstep
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Part the Waterveil
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Treasure Cruise
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Index
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Lórien Revealed
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Mitotic Manipulation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Day's Undoing
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Talrand's Invocation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Freeze in Place
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Grasping Current
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Baral's Expertise
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Deep Analysis
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Field Research
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Jailbreak Scheme
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Confiscation Coup
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Step Through
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Aquitect's Will
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Inaction Injunction
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Vacuumelt
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Raise the Palisade
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Retraced Image
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Mentor's Guidance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Spectral Deluge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Tidal Surge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
River's Rebuke
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bident of Thassa
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-25%synergy
World Map
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Kefnet's Monument
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Quick-Draw Katana
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Implement of Examination
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Servo Schematic
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Instruments of War
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Cobbled Wings
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Traveler's Amulet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Blade of Selves
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Goggles of Night
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Fabrication Module
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Navigation Orb
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Gonti's Aether Heart
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Obelisk of Urd
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Hall of Triumph
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Door of Destinies
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Witching Well
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Semblance Anvil
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Herald's Horn
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Reconnaissance Mission
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Noggle the Mind
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Spreading Seas
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Starlight Snare
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Fresh Start
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Kindred Discovery
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Capture Sphere
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Phantasmal Terrain
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Merrow Commerce
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Kasmina's Transmutation
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Propaganda
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Lingering Mirage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Sea's Claim
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Gossip's Talent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Curiosity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Curious Obsession
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Monastery Siege
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Verity Circle
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Extravagant Replication
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Meishin, the Mind Cage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Military Intelligence
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Cartouche of Knowledge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Annex
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Trial of Knowledge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Lost in the Maze
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Time of Ice
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Shapeshifter's Marrow
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Efficient Construction
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Take Flight
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Dress Down
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Call to the Kindred
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Riddleform
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Spectral Flight
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Confounding Conundrum
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Ice Over
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Gaseous Form
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Starlit Mantle
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Levitation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Precognition Field
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Tricks of the Trade
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Witness Protection
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Bitter Chill
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Paralyzing Grasp
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Telepathy
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Unraveler of Secrets
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Jace Beleren
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Halimar Depths
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-28%synergy
Coral Atoll
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Rivendell
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-34%synergy
Field of Ruin
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Sunken Palace
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Ghost Quarter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Encroaching Wastes
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Tectonic Edge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Desert of the Mindful
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Svyelunite Temple
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Skyline Cascade
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Saprazzan Cove
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Memorial to Genius
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Soaring Seacliff
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Castle Vantress
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-7%synergy
Dust Bowl
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sky Diamond
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Sol Ring
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-41%synergy
Arcane Signet
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-32%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-29%synergy
Caged Sun
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Heraldic Banner
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Planar Atlas
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Springleaf Drum
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Star Compass
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-24%synergy
Lands
Island
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Thriving Isle
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Silundi Vision
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Jwari Disruption
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
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