Kopala, Warden of Waves (Commander) - Merfolk

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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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Dawn-Blessed Pennant
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
100%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Blossombind
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
100%synergy
Eclipsed Realms
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
100%synergy
Gravelgill Scoundrel
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
100%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Merrow Reejerey
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
91%synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
91%synergy
Merfolk Sovereign
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
88%synergy
Emperor Mihail II
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
81%synergy
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
81%synergy
Deeproot Waters
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
81%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
77%synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
71%synergy
Harbinger of the Tides
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
67%synergy
Mist Dancer
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
63%synergy
Top Cards
Merrow Harbinger
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
63%synergy
Vodalian Hexcatcher
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
63%synergy
Lullmage Mentor
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
63%synergy
Tempest Caller
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
60%synergy
Seafloor Oracle
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
59%synergy
Kindred Discovery
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
51%synergy
Deepchannel Mentor
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
56%synergy
Counterspell
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Lord of Atlantis
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
56%synergy
Coralhelm Commander
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
53%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Rhystic Study
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Mystical Tutor
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
Force of Will
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-16%synergy
Creatures
River Sneak
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
53%synergy
Mist-Cloaked Herald
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
48%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Streambed Aquitects
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Merfolk Trickster
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Master of Waves
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Wake Thrasher
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
35%synergy
True-Name Nemesis
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Stormtide Leviathan
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Seahunter
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Scroll Thief
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Triton Shorestalker
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Tidal Warrior
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Wanderwine Prophets
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Tide Shaper
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Merfolk Wayfinder
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Tidal Courier
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Silvergill Adept
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Kiora, the Rising Tide
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Metallic Mimic
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Rishadan Dockhand
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Augur of Bolas
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Merfolk Looter
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Cursecatcher
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Empress Galina
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Library Larcenist
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Tidebinder Mage
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Floodpits Drowner
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Drowner Initiate
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Mistcaller
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Fallowsage
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Dakra Mystic
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Ink Dissolver
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Drowner of Secrets
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Silvergill Douser
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Merfolk Windrobber
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Riverwise Augur
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Gray Harbor Merfolk
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Wonder
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Bloodline Pretender
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Negate
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Aetherize
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Cancel
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
38%synergy
High Tide
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Brainstorm
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Arcane Denial
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Pongify
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
Rewind
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Mana Leak
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Flare of Denial
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Unwind
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-13%synergy
Opt
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Disallow
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Swan Song
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Thassa's Rebuff
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Essence Scatter
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Dispel
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Reality Shift
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Unsummon
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Archmage's Charm
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Filter Out
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Spell Pierce
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
10%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-23%synergy
Dissolve
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Mana Drain
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-13%synergy
Engulf the Shore
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Cryptic Command
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Wizard's Retort
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Aetherspouts
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Dissipate
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Consider
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Resculpt
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Saw It Coming
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Snap
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Circular Logic
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Delightful Discovery
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Mizzium Skin
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Syncopate
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Turn Aside
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Fact or Fiction
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Curate
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Tale's End
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Chemister's Insight
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Didn't Say Please
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Misdirection
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Combat Tutorial
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Distant Melody
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Aquitect's Will
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Raise the Palisade
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Ponder
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Crashing Tide
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
25%synergy
River's Rebuke
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Ravenform
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Curse of the Swine
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Inundate
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Sleep
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Rite of Replication
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Windfall
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
Wash Out
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Cruise
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Preordain
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-13%synergy
Chart a Course
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Quasiduplicate
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Open into Wonder
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Flow of Ideas
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sapphire Medallion
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Adaptive Training Post
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Kefnet's Monument
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Blue Mage's Cane
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Banner of Kinship
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Door of Destinies
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Herald's Horn
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Bident of Thassa
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Icon of Ancestry
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Quicksilver Fountain
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Coat of Arms
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Urza's Incubator
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Stoneforge Masterwork
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Folio of Fancies
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Winged Boots
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Sword of the Animist
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Obelisk of Urd
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Merrow Commerce
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
49%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
40%synergy
Aquatic Incursion
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Propaganda
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Wizard Class
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Spreading Seas
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Mystic Remora
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Monastery Siege
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Omniscience
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Military Intelligence
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Intruder Alarm
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Copy Enchantment
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Coastal Piracy
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Witness Protection
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Curator's Ward
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Kasmina's Transmutation
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
-14%synergy
Halimar Depths
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Castle Vantress
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Rivendell
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Three Tree City
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Academy Ruins
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Remote Isle
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Coral Atoll
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Mutavault
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Terrain Generator
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
-17%synergy
Arcane Signet
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
41%synergy
Thought Vessel
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
-16%synergy
Heraldic Banner
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-14%synergy
Patchwork Banner
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Caged Sun
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Sky Diamond
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Nyx Lotus
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-13%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-13%synergy
Séance Board
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Crossroads Village
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Path of Ancestry
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Cavern of Souls
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Command Tower
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
Opal Palace
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy