Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca (Commander) - Control

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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Harmonized Trio
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Mana Sculpt
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Stonybrook Banneret
91%inclusion39 decks43 decks
83%synergy
Merrow Reejerey
91%inclusion39 decks43 decks
82%synergy
Vodalian Hexcatcher
88%inclusion38 decks43 decks
82%synergy
Merrow Commerce
84%inclusion36 decks43 decks
80%synergy
Lord of Atlantis
84%inclusion36 decks43 decks
78%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
84%inclusion36 decks43 decks
77%synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
86%inclusion37 decks43 decks
76%synergy
Quest for Renewal
74%inclusion32 decks43 decks
73%synergy
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
81%inclusion35 decks43 decks
73%synergy
Emperor Mihail II
79%inclusion34 decks43 decks
71%synergy
Top Cards
Kiora's Follower
81%inclusion35 decks43 decks
67%synergy
Deeproot Waters
77%inclusion33 decks43 decks
69%synergy
Merfolk Mistbinder
70%inclusion30 decks43 decks
63%synergy
Merfolk Sovereign
67%inclusion29 decks43 decks
59%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
65%inclusion28 decks43 decks
51%synergy
Murkfiend Liege
65%inclusion28 decks43 decks
51%synergy
Lullmage Mentor
65%inclusion28 decks43 decks
63%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
65%inclusion28 decks43 decks
58%synergy
Seafloor Oracle
65%inclusion28 decks43 decks
58%synergy
Deeproot Elite
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
56%synergy
Game Changers
Seedborn Muse
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
42%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Rhystic Study
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Worldly Tutor
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Mystical Tutor
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Ancient Tomb
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Force of Will
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Cold-Eyed Selkie
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
51%synergy
Kopala, Warden of Waves
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
52%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
51%synergy
Singer of Swift Rivers
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
49%synergy
Hakbal of the Surging Soul
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
49%synergy
Surgespanner
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
48%synergy
Merrow Harbinger
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
44%synergy
Fallowsage
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
46%synergy
Seahunter
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
42%synergy
Mindspring Merfolk
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
41%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
39%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
34%synergy
Forerunner of the Heralds
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
34%synergy
Wanderwine Prophets
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
35%synergy
Mistcaller
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
34%synergy
Benthic Biomancer
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Cursecatcher
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Realmwalker
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Mist Dancer
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Merfolk Trickster
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Triton Shorestalker
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Tide Shaper
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Coralhelm Commander
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Metallic Mimic
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Prime Speaker Zegana
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Rishadan Dockhand
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Silvergill Adept
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Silvergill Mentor
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
24%synergy
Champions of the Shoal
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
24%synergy
Cosi's Trickster
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Merfolk Skydiver
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Mist-Cloaked Herald
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Harbinger of the Tides
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Zegana, Utopian Speaker
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
-10%synergy
Tishana, Voice of Thunder
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Deeproot Historian
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Sigil Tracer
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Tidal Warrior
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Birds of Paradise
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
-8%synergy
Empress Galina
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Floodpits Drowner
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Forensic Researcher
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Cenote Scout
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Wake Thrasher
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Summon: Leviathan
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Jadelight Spelunker
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
True-Name Nemesis
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Beast Within
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Counterspell
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Swan Song
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Mana Drain
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Ripples of Potential
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Negate
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Denial
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Inspiring Call
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Nature's Claim
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Pongify
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Growth Spiral
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-29%synergy
Arcane Denial
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
13%synergy
Vitalize
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Mutational Advantage
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Chord of Calling
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Tale's End
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Cryptic Command
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Force of Negation
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Plasm Capture
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Krosan Grip
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Return to Nature
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Aetherize
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Stifle
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Simic Charm
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Pact of Negation
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Strix Serenade
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Deprive
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Mental Misstep
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Crop Rotation
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Spell Snare
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Force of Vigor
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Reality Shift
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-8%synergy
Archmage's Charm
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Disallow
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Jwari Disruption
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Spell Pierce
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Wild Unraveling
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Wave Goodbye
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Three Visits
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Cultivate
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
-21%synergy
Harvest Season
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Raise the Palisade
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Farseek
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Rampant Growth
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
-19%synergy
Aquitect's Will
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Kodama's Reach
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-19%synergy
Distant Melody
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Finale of Devastation
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
1%synergy
River's Rebuke
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Sylvan Tutor
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Explore
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-13%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bident of Thassa
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-11%synergy
Isochron Scepter
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
The One Ring
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Door of Destinies
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Herald's Horn
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Greaves
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-13%synergy
Aether Vial
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Gathering Stone
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Intruder Alarm
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
52%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
46%synergy
Kindred Discovery
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Mystic Remora
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Hardened Scales
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Opposition
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Elven Chorus
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Earthcraft
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Sphere Grid
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Springleaf Parade
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
7%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Doubling Season
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Branching Evolution
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Guardian Project
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Wild Growth
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Sylvan Library
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Hadana's Climb
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Witness Protection
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Exploration
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Awakening
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Burgeoning
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Spreading Seas
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, Thief of Crowns
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Three Tree City
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
31%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Karn's Bastion
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Mistrise Village
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-7%synergy
Mutavault
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-10%synergy
Shifting Woodland
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Restless Vinestalk
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Ghost Quarter
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Emergence Zone
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
77%inclusion33 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Signet
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Simic Signet
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Patchwork Banner
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Mana Vault
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Firdoch Core
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Forest
98%inclusion42 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Island
95%inclusion41 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion39 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
79%inclusion34 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
70%inclusion30 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Breeding Pool
65%inclusion28 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Flooded Grove
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Misty Rainforest
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
35%synergy
Temple of Mystery
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
34%synergy
Path of Ancestry
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Willowrush Verge
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
-20%synergy
Tropical Island
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Wooded Foothills
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Scalding Tarn
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Windswept Heath
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Polluted Delta
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Sodden Verdure
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
0%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Tangled Islet
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Thornwood Falls
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Flooded Strand
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Eclipsed Realms
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Overflowing Basin
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-11%synergy
Hedge Maze
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-13%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Jwari Disruption
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-18%synergy
Mana Confluence
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Simic Guildgate
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
City of Brass
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Rain-Slicked Copse
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-2%synergy