Kopala, Warden of Waves (Commander) - Expensive

Kopala, Warden of Waves
Rank #2,969
8decks
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Chris Guest
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.
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Attuma, Atlantean Warlord
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Deeproot Waters
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
99%synergy
Vodalian Hexcatcher
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
98%synergy
Coralhelm Commander
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
87%synergy
Mist Dancer
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
87%synergy
Harbinger of the Tides
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
86%synergy
Lord of Atlantis
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
86%synergy
Merfolk Trickster
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
86%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
86%synergy
Merrow Reejerey
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
86%synergy
Merfolk Sovereign
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
86%synergy
Top Cards
Tishana's Tidebinder
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
83%synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
86%synergy
Kindred Discovery
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
68%synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
71%synergy
Deepchannel Mentor
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
74%synergy
Lullmage Mentor
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
73%synergy
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
74%synergy
Counterspell
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Bident of Thassa
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
63%synergy
Seafloor Oracle
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
74%synergy
Game Changers
Force of Will
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
70%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
53%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
64%synergy
Rhystic Study
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Mystical Tutor
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
39%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Harbinger of the Seas
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
62%synergy
Emperor Mihail II
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
62%synergy
Cursecatcher
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Merrow Harbinger
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Master of Waves
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Tempest Caller
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Floodpits Drowner
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Scroll Thief
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Mistcaller
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Seahunter
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Mist-Cloaked Herald
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Wanderwine Prophets
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Kiora, the Rising Tide
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Saltwater Stalwart
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
True-Name Nemesis
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Stormtide Leviathan
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Mindspring Merfolk
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Roaming Throne
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Surgespanner
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Triton Shorestalker
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Vodalian Mage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Fallowsage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Tide Shaper
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Adaptive Automaton
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Sure-Footed Infiltrator
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Wake Thrasher
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Library Larcenist
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
River Sneak
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Undercover Operative
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Phantom Steed
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mirrorhall Mimic
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Rishadan Dockhand
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Star Whale
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wonder
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Vizier of Many Faces
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Orvar, the All-Form
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Forensic Researcher
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Tidal Warrior
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Spark Double
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Tidal Courier
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tideshaper Mystic
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Vodalian Illusionist
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Swan Song
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Mana Drain
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Flare of Denial
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Pongify
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Cryptic Command
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
38%synergy
Arcane Denial
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Reality Shift
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Aetherize
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
9%synergy
High Tide
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Dispel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Archmage's Charm
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Resculpt
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Disallow
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Filter Out
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Mana Leak
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Spell Pierce
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Pact of Negation
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Force of Negation
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Brainstorm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-29%synergy
Ripples of Potential
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-24%synergy
Cancel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-26%synergy
Didn't Say Please
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Dig Through Time
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Daze
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Turnabout
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Keep Watch
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Vapor Snag
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wizard's Retort
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Distant Melody
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Raise the Palisade
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Ponder
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
8%synergy
River's Rebuke
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Preordain
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Windfall
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Rite of Replication
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Aquitect's Will
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Stolen Identity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Fabricate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Treasure Cruise
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Curse of the Swine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Personal Tutor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Retraced Image
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Step Through
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Ravenform
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Time Warp
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Solve the Equation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Self-Reflection
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lullmage's Domination
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Quasiduplicate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sapphire Medallion
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Coat of Arms
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Kefnet's Monument
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Urza's Incubator
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Commander's Plate
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Herald's Horn
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Icon of Ancestry
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Door of Destinies
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Obelisk of Urd
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Banner of Kinship
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Winter Moon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
The Indomitable
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Sword of the Animist
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Wondrous Crucible
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Skullclamp
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Stoneforge Masterwork
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Aether Vial
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Reconnaissance Mission
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
56%synergy
Merrow Commerce
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Mystic Remora
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Coastal Piracy
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Monastery Siege
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Military Intelligence
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Aquatic Incursion
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Propaganda
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Curiosity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Intruder Alarm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Eel Umbra
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Wizard Class
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
71%synergy
Reliquary Tower
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Three Tree City
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
38%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Mistrise Village
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Halimar Depths
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Terrain Generator
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Castle Vantress
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Sunken Palace
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rivendell
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Coral Atoll
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mutavault
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Emergence Zone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Buried Ruin
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Blast Zone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Sol Ring
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Thought Vessel
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Heraldic Banner
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Mox Amber
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Nyx Lotus
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Patchwork Banner
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Caged Sun
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Sky Diamond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-24%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Mox Diamond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Cavern of Souls
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
95%synergy
Island
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-14%synergy
Survivors' Encampment
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Demolition Field
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Holdout Settlement
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Umara Wizard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy