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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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Eldritch Evolution
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
97%synergy
Neoform
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
93%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
84%synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
79%synergy
Emperor Mihail II
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
75%synergy
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
74%synergy
Kiora's Follower
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
73%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
71%synergy
Merrow Reejerey
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
71%synergy
Vodalian Hexcatcher
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
68%synergy
Top Cards
Master of the Pearl Trident
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
65%synergy
Merrow Commerce
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
67%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
68%inclusion13 decks19 decks
65%synergy
Kopala, Warden of Waves
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
58%synergy
Intruder Alarm
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
63%synergy
Mystic Remora
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
52%synergy
Lord of Atlantis
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
61%synergy
Lullmage Mentor
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
60%synergy
Swan Song
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Singer of Swift Rivers
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Seedborn Muse
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
63%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
46%synergy
Rhystic Study
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
50%synergy
Worldly Tutor
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Force of Will
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Chrome Mox
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Mystical Tutor
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Ancient Tomb
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Creatures
Cursecatcher
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Birds of Paradise
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Seahunter
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Hakbal of the Surging Soul
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
46%synergy
Merfolk Sovereign
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Seafloor Oracle
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Forensic Researcher
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Mistcaller
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Wanderwine Prophets
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Cenote Scout
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Realmwalker
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Murkfiend Liege
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Llanowar Elves
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Deeproot Elite
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Benthic Biomancer
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Fallowsage
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Merfolk Mistbinder
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Merfolk Trickster
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Deeproot Historian
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Sigil Tracer
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Cosi's Trickster
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Elvish Mystic
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Tishana, Voice of Thunder
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Delighted Halfling
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Enduring Vitality
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Merrow Harbinger
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Deeproot Wayfinder
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Forerunner of the Heralds
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Mist-Cloaked Herald
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Tide Shaper
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Darting Merfolk
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Surgespanner
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Merfolk Looter
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Triton Shorestalker
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Tidal Warrior
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Tribute Mage
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Jadelight Spelunker
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
High Fae Trickster
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Ambassador Laquatus
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Prime Speaker Zegana
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Tideshaper Mystic
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Flare of Denial
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
49%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Chord of Calling
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Force of Negation
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Pact of Negation
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Mental Misstep
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Flusterstorm
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Pongify
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Heroic Intervention
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Nature's Claim
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Veil of Summer
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Mana Drain
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Denial
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Crop Rotation
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Growth Spiral
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-25%synergy
Brainstorm
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Force of Vigor
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Beast Within
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-29%synergy
Resculpt
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Counterspell
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-29%synergy
Whir of Invention
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Chain of Vapor
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Simic Charm
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Fog
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Ripples of Potential
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Aetherize
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Misdirection
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Dispel
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Foil
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Noxious Revival
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Delay
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Snap
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Kindred Summons
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Voidslime
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Mana Leak
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Double Major
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Finale of Devastation
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Fabricate
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Ponder
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Three Visits
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Wave Goodbye
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Lore
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-14%synergy
Sylvan Tutor
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Explore
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Solve the Equation
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Repudiate // Replicate
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Preordain
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Harvest Season
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Reshape
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Commune with the Gods
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Rampant Growth
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-32%synergy
Hidden Strings
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Distant Melody
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Step Through
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Commune with Nature
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Isochron Scepter
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
39%synergy
The One Ring
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Birthing Pod
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Lithoform Engine
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Banner of Kinship
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Bident of Thassa
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Vexing Bauble
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Deeproot Waters
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
50%synergy
Quest for Renewal
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
52%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Sylvan Library
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Earthcraft
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Kindred Discovery
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Counterbalance
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Hardened Scales
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Exploration
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Branching Evolution
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Elven Chorus
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Wild Growth
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Burgeoning
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, Thief of Crowns
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Three Tree City
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
33%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Mutavault
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-29%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Shifting Woodland
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Emergence Zone
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Rivendell
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Karn's Bastion
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Field of the Dead
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Simic Signet
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Lotus Petal
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Mana Crypt
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Mox Diamond
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Basalt Monolith
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Mana Vault
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Mox Amber
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Springleaf Drum
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Island
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Forest
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Breeding Pool
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Misty Rainforest
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Cavern of Souls
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Windswept Heath
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Flooded Strand
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Tropical Island
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Polluted Delta
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
-14%synergy
Scalding Tarn
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
29%synergy
City of Brass
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Wooded Foothills
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Path of Ancestry
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Hedge Maze
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Mana Confluence
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-14%synergy
Prismatic Vista
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-14%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-28%synergy
Tangled Islet
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Mystery
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-17%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Flooded Grove
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-25%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Rimewood Falls
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
0%synergy