Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca (Commander) - Expensive

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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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Vodalian Hexcatcher
91%inclusion456 decks502 decks
84%synergy
Merrow Commerce
88%inclusion442 decks502 decks
84%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
89%inclusion445 decks502 decks
81%synergy
Merrow Reejerey
89%inclusion448 decks502 decks
80%synergy
Lord of Atlantis
82%inclusion410 decks502 decks
75%synergy
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
85%inclusion425 decks502 decks
75%synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
85%inclusion426 decks502 decks
74%synergy
Emperor Mihail II
83%inclusion416 decks502 decks
74%synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
81%inclusion407 decks502 decks
72%synergy
Deeproot Waters
79%inclusion397 decks502 decks
70%synergy
Top Cards
Kiora's Follower
75%inclusion379 decks502 decks
61%synergy
Kopala, Warden of Waves
73%inclusion367 decks502 decks
64%synergy
Lullmage Mentor
71%inclusion355 decks502 decks
69%synergy
Intruder Alarm
67%inclusion338 decks502 decks
64%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
66%inclusion330 decks502 decks
60%synergy
Quest for Renewal
61%inclusion304 decks502 decks
59%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
60%inclusion303 decks502 decks
53%synergy
Hakbal of the Surging Soul
59%inclusion294 decks502 decks
54%synergy
Merfolk Sovereign
58%inclusion293 decks502 decks
50%synergy
Merfolk Mistbinder
58%inclusion293 decks502 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
77%inclusion387 decks502 decks
51%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
74%inclusion372 decks502 decks
67%synergy
Seedborn Muse
71%inclusion356 decks502 decks
55%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
70%inclusion352 decks502 decks
53%synergy
Rhystic Study
68%inclusion340 decks502 decks
46%synergy
Force of Will
56%inclusion282 decks502 decks
46%synergy
Worldly Tutor
51%inclusion255 decks502 decks
35%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
38%inclusion192 decks502 decks
33%synergy
Mystical Tutor
34%inclusion169 decks502 decks
24%synergy
Chrome Mox
31%inclusion158 decks502 decks
25%synergy
Creatures
Seafloor Oracle
58%inclusion292 decks502 decks
50%synergy
Deeproot Elite
58%inclusion291 decks502 decks
50%synergy
Singer of Swift Rivers
57%inclusion288 decks502 decks
50%synergy
Murkfiend Liege
57%inclusion284 decks502 decks
42%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
54%inclusion270 decks502 decks
46%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
51%inclusion254 decks502 decks
36%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
49%inclusion245 decks502 decks
36%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
46%inclusion176 decks383 decks
42%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
43%inclusion218 decks502 decks
41%synergy
Seahunter
42%inclusion213 decks502 decks
40%synergy
Forerunner of the Heralds
41%inclusion206 decks502 decks
37%synergy
Mistcaller
39%inclusion194 decks502 decks
38%synergy
Tide Shaper
39%inclusion194 decks502 decks
37%synergy
Cursecatcher
39%inclusion194 decks502 decks
38%synergy
Surgespanner
37%inclusion186 decks502 decks
33%synergy
Merfolk Trickster
37%inclusion186 decks502 decks
36%synergy
Fallowsage
37%inclusion185 decks502 decks
36%synergy
Realmwalker
36%inclusion181 decks502 decks
29%synergy
Benthic Biomancer
35%inclusion175 decks502 decks
29%synergy
Mindspring Merfolk
33%inclusion84 decks251 decks
31%synergy
Silvergill Adept
33%inclusion165 decks502 decks
31%synergy
Merrow Harbinger
32%inclusion162 decks502 decks
30%synergy
Wanderwine Prophets
31%inclusion157 decks502 decks
29%synergy
Birds of Paradise
29%inclusion144 decks502 decks
1%synergy
Tishana, Voice of Thunder
27%inclusion136 decks502 decks
21%synergy
Mist Dancer
26%inclusion133 decks502 decks
19%synergy
Cosi's Trickster
24%inclusion121 decks502 decks
24%synergy
Metallic Mimic
23%inclusion113 decks502 decks
17%synergy
Mist-Cloaked Herald
22%inclusion112 decks502 decks
20%synergy
Empress Galina
20%inclusion101 decks502 decks
19%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
20%inclusion98 decks502 decks
-12%synergy
Cenote Scout
19%inclusion94 decks502 decks
16%synergy
Deeproot Historian
18%inclusion91 decks502 decks
12%synergy
Sigil Tracer
18%inclusion89 decks502 decks
17%synergy
Forensic Researcher
18%inclusion82 decks465 decks
17%synergy
Masked Vandal
17%inclusion84 decks502 decks
15%synergy
Tidal Warrior
17%inclusion83 decks502 decks
16%synergy
Coralhelm Commander
16%inclusion82 decks502 decks
14%synergy
Merfolk Skydiver
16%inclusion81 decks502 decks
10%synergy
Rishadan Dockhand
16%inclusion79 decks502 decks
15%synergy
Harbinger of the Tides
16%inclusion79 decks502 decks
15%synergy
Enduring Vitality
15%inclusion49 decks318 decks
8%synergy
True-Name Nemesis
15%inclusion76 decks502 decks
14%synergy
Jadelight Spelunker
15%inclusion76 decks502 decks
12%synergy
Roaming Throne
15%inclusion74 decks502 decks
7%synergy
Deeproot Wayfinder
14%inclusion72 decks502 decks
13%synergy
Floodpits Drowner
14%inclusion44 decks318 decks
13%synergy
Summon: Leviathan
14%inclusion20 decks145 decks
7%synergy
Delighted Halfling
14%inclusion69 decks502 decks
2%synergy
Jungleborn Pioneer
13%inclusion65 decks502 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
55%inclusion275 decks502 decks
25%synergy
Mana Drain
52%inclusion262 decks502 decks
36%synergy
Swan Song
50%inclusion250 decks502 decks
31%synergy
Force of Negation
49%inclusion248 decks502 decks
41%synergy
Beast Within
41%inclusion205 decks502 decks
-9%synergy
Counterspell
40%inclusion202 decks502 decks
-10%synergy
Flare of Denial
36%inclusion142 decks391 decks
33%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
35%inclusion177 decks502 decks
31%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
34%inclusion171 decks502 decks
11%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
31%inclusion155 decks502 decks
26%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
30%inclusion150 decks502 decks
4%synergy
Pongify
26%inclusion131 decks502 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
26%inclusion99 decks383 decks
14%synergy
Chord of Calling
25%inclusion126 decks502 decks
17%synergy
Nature's Claim
22%inclusion112 decks502 decks
12%synergy
Crop Rotation
20%inclusion100 decks502 decks
7%synergy
Flusterstorm
20%inclusion99 decks502 decks
13%synergy
Ripples of Potential
20%inclusion99 decks502 decks
10%synergy
Pact of Negation
19%inclusion94 decks502 decks
11%synergy
Mental Misstep
17%inclusion86 decks502 decks
12%synergy
Inspiring Call
17%inclusion85 decks502 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
17%inclusion83 decks502 decks
-6%synergy
Veil of Summer
16%inclusion81 decks502 decks
10%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
15%inclusion74 decks502 decks
12%synergy
Force of Vigor
13%inclusion67 decks502 decks
9%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion66 decks502 decks
-13%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
12%inclusion62 decks502 decks
8%synergy
Krosan Grip
12%inclusion60 decks502 decks
4%synergy
Growth Spiral
12%inclusion59 decks502 decks
-33%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion55 decks502 decks
-4%synergy
Resculpt
11%inclusion53 decks502 decks
4%synergy
Noxious Revival
10%inclusion51 decks502 decks
4%synergy
Vitalize
8.4%inclusion42 decks502 decks
7%synergy
Kindred Summons
7.2%inclusion36 decks502 decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
7.0%inclusion35 decks502 decks
-7%synergy
Chain of Vapor
6.2%inclusion31 decks502 decks
3%synergy
Strix Serenade
5.7%inclusion22 decks383 decks
2%synergy
Spider-Sense
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Voidslime
5.6%inclusion28 decks502 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Finale of Devastation
34%inclusion170 decks502 decks
22%synergy
Nature's Lore
31%inclusion155 decks502 decks
1%synergy
Three Visits
29%inclusion145 decks502 decks
6%synergy
Raise the Palisade
28%inclusion140 decks502 decks
21%synergy
Harvest Season
26%inclusion130 decks502 decks
24%synergy
Cultivate
21%inclusion106 decks502 decks
-26%synergy
Farseek
17%inclusion83 decks502 decks
-8%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
16%inclusion82 decks502 decks
8%synergy
Wave Goodbye
16%inclusion81 decks502 decks
5%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
16%inclusion78 decks502 decks
13%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
15%inclusion74 decks502 decks
5%synergy
Rampant Growth
14%inclusion68 decks502 decks
-27%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
13%inclusion67 decks502 decks
10%synergy
Kodama's Reach
13%inclusion66 decks502 decks
-23%synergy
Neoform
13%inclusion63 decks502 decks
9%synergy
Distant Melody
13%inclusion63 decks502 decks
9%synergy
Aquitect's Will
12%inclusion62 decks502 decks
11%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion50 decks502 decks
4%synergy
Ponder
6.8%inclusion34 decks502 decks
0%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
5.6%inclusion28 decks502 decks
-7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Isochron Scepter
27%inclusion134 decks502 decks
24%synergy
The One Ring
21%inclusion107 decks502 decks
14%synergy
Herald's Horn
18%inclusion90 decks502 decks
14%synergy
Bident of Thassa
17%inclusion84 decks502 decks
9%synergy
The Great Henge
16%inclusion82 decks502 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion79 decks502 decks
-6%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
15%inclusion77 decks502 decks
13%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
12%inclusion62 decks502 decks
6%synergy
Coat of Arms
11%inclusion53 decks502 decks
9%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
11%inclusion53 decks502 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion52 decks502 decks
-15%synergy
The Ozolith
8.8%inclusion44 decks502 decks
3%synergy
Door of Destinies
8.6%inclusion43 decks502 decks
7%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
6.8%inclusion34 decks502 decks
5%synergy
Banner of Kinship
6.8%inclusion20 decks296 decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.4%inclusion32 decks502 decks
3%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
5.6%inclusion28 decks502 decks
2%synergy
Aether Vial
5.6%inclusion28 decks502 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Cryptolith Rite
52%inclusion259 decks502 decks
48%synergy
Mystic Remora
38%inclusion193 decks502 decks
23%synergy
Kindred Discovery
31%inclusion157 decks502 decks
21%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
28%inclusion139 decks502 decks
20%synergy
Sylvan Library
27%inclusion134 decks502 decks
17%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
22%inclusion111 decks502 decks
16%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
20%inclusion48 decks246 decks
17%synergy
Earthcraft
18%inclusion89 decks502 decks
17%synergy
Hardened Scales
18%inclusion88 decks502 decks
2%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
15%inclusion76 decks502 decks
2%synergy
Elven Chorus
14%inclusion68 decks502 decks
10%synergy
Wild Growth
13%inclusion66 decks502 decks
4%synergy
Doubling Season
12%inclusion58 decks502 decks
2%synergy
Branching Evolution
11%inclusion57 decks502 decks
0%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
10%inclusion51 decks502 decks
7%synergy
Opposition
10%inclusion49 decks502 decks
9%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
9.4%inclusion47 decks502 decks
3%synergy
Guardian Project
9.4%inclusion47 decks502 decks
3%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
7.4%inclusion37 decks502 decks
3%synergy
Exploration
7.2%inclusion36 decks502 decks
-6%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
7.0%inclusion35 decks502 decks
6%synergy
Song of Freyalise
6.8%inclusion34 decks502 decks
6%synergy
Wizard Class
6.2%inclusion31 decks502 decks
1%synergy
Burgeoning
5.6%inclusion28 decks502 decks
-1%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
5.2%inclusion26 decks502 decks
-1%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
5.2%inclusion26 decks502 decks
2%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
6.4%inclusion32 decks502 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, Thief of Crowns
22%inclusion111 decks502 decks
15%synergy
Kiora, Master of the Depths
5.6%inclusion28 decks502 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
72%inclusion362 decks502 decks
50%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
65%inclusion326 decks502 decks
46%synergy
Three Tree City
52%inclusion179 decks344 decks
47%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
49%inclusion245 decks502 decks
42%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
47%inclusion236 decks502 decks
25%synergy
Reliquary Tower
46%inclusion231 decks502 decks
-4%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
36%inclusion182 decks502 decks
33%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
31%inclusion155 decks502 decks
13%synergy
Ancient Tomb
28%inclusion141 decks502 decks
19%synergy
Mutavault
27%inclusion138 decks502 decks
26%synergy
Mistrise Village
19%inclusion38 decks195 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
16%inclusion82 decks502 decks
4%synergy
Karn's Bastion
14%inclusion71 decks502 decks
3%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
10%inclusion51 decks502 decks
-12%synergy
Shifting Woodland
9.4%inclusion36 decks381 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.4%inclusion42 decks502 decks
3%synergy
Yavimaya Hollow
6.4%inclusion32 decks502 decks
6%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
6.4%inclusion32 decks502 decks
2%synergy
Castle Vantress
5.8%inclusion29 decks502 decks
-1%synergy
Strip Mine
5.8%inclusion29 decks502 decks
3%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
5.4%inclusion27 decks502 decks
-12%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
5.2%inclusion26 decks502 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion455 decks502 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion370 decks502 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
39%inclusion195 decks502 decks
17%synergy
Simic Signet
32%inclusion159 decks502 decks
0%synergy
Mox Diamond
24%inclusion120 decks502 decks
19%synergy
Lotus Petal
20%inclusion98 decks502 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion95 decks502 decks
9%synergy
Mana Crypt
19%inclusion94 decks502 decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion89 decks502 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Amber
17%inclusion83 decks502 decks
11%synergy
Mana Vault
15%inclusion77 decks502 decks
9%synergy
Patchwork Banner
11%inclusion36 decks340 decks
7%synergy
Mox Opal
9.0%inclusion45 decks502 decks
5%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
8.2%inclusion41 decks502 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
94%inclusion472 decks502 decks
9%synergy
Island
93%inclusion469 decks502 decks
-2%synergy
Forest
93%inclusion467 decks502 decks
-2%synergy
Breeding Pool
92%inclusion464 decks502 decks
47%synergy
Misty Rainforest
82%inclusion413 decks502 decks
51%synergy
Tropical Island
81%inclusion405 decks502 decks
66%synergy
Cavern of Souls
79%inclusion396 decks502 decks
73%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
79%inclusion395 decks502 decks
35%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
61%inclusion308 decks502 decks
9%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
59%inclusion297 decks502 decks
0%synergy
Flooded Strand
51%inclusion257 decks502 decks
40%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
48%inclusion243 decks502 decks
28%synergy
Scalding Tarn
47%inclusion238 decks502 decks
38%synergy
Polluted Delta
44%inclusion222 decks502 decks
34%synergy
Windswept Heath
43%inclusion217 decks502 decks
33%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
42%inclusion211 decks502 decks
0%synergy
Flooded Grove
42%inclusion210 decks502 decks
1%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
40%inclusion199 decks502 decks
30%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
37%inclusion186 decks502 decks
17%synergy
Wooded Foothills
35%inclusion174 decks502 decks
25%synergy
Path of Ancestry
34%inclusion172 decks502 decks
17%synergy
Willowrush Verge
30%inclusion76 decks252 decks
14%synergy
Hedge Maze
29%inclusion135 decks465 decks
9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
27%inclusion137 decks502 decks
20%synergy
Sink into Stupor
26%inclusion99 decks383 decks
14%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
24%inclusion121 decks502 decks
17%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
23%inclusion116 decks502 decks
17%synergy
Mana Confluence
22%inclusion109 decks502 decks
16%synergy
City of Brass
22%inclusion108 decks502 decks
16%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
21%inclusion103 decks502 decks
13%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
18%inclusion89 decks502 decks
5%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
17%inclusion87 decks502 decks
-31%synergy
Exotic Orchard
17%inclusion86 decks502 decks
-7%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
16%inclusion82 decks502 decks
-22%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
15%inclusion74 decks502 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion61 decks502 decks
-2%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
12%inclusion60 decks502 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Mystery
11%inclusion57 decks502 decks
-27%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion50 decks502 decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.2%inclusion36 decks502 decks
4%synergy
Overflowing Basin
7.1%inclusion31 decks434 decks
-12%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
7.0%inclusion35 decks502 decks
0%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
6.4%inclusion32 decks502 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
5.6%inclusion28 decks502 decks
-17%synergy
Rimewood Falls
5.4%inclusion27 decks502 decks
-4%synergy