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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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Silvergill Mentor
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
26%synergy
Champions of the Shoal
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Eclipsed Realms
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Namor the Sub-Mariner
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
13%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Merrow Commerce
90%inclusion444 decks495 decks
85%synergy
Vodalian Hexcatcher
89%inclusion441 decks495 decks
82%synergy
Merrow Reejerey
91%inclusion448 decks495 decks
82%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
89%inclusion440 decks495 decks
81%synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
84%inclusion415 decks495 decks
75%synergy
Lord of Atlantis
81%inclusion403 decks495 decks
75%synergy
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
84%inclusion417 decks495 decks
75%synergy
Emperor Mihail II
83%inclusion409 decks495 decks
74%synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
84%inclusion417 decks495 decks
74%synergy
Deeproot Waters
81%inclusion401 decks495 decks
73%synergy
Top Cards
Kiora's Follower
76%inclusion376 decks495 decks
62%synergy
Kopala, Warden of Waves
71%inclusion353 decks495 decks
63%synergy
Lullmage Mentor
69%inclusion344 decks495 decks
67%synergy
Intruder Alarm
68%inclusion337 decks495 decks
64%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
65%inclusion321 decks495 decks
59%synergy
Quest for Renewal
62%inclusion308 decks495 decks
60%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
61%inclusion302 decks495 decks
54%synergy
Merfolk Sovereign
59%inclusion294 decks495 decks
51%synergy
Deeproot Elite
59%inclusion291 decks495 decks
51%synergy
Hakbal of the Surging Soul
59%inclusion290 decks495 decks
54%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
75%inclusion372 decks495 decks
50%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
71%inclusion349 decks495 decks
64%synergy
Seedborn Muse
69%inclusion342 decks495 decks
53%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
68%inclusion338 decks495 decks
52%synergy
Rhystic Study
65%inclusion321 decks495 decks
44%synergy
Force of Will
53%inclusion260 decks495 decks
43%synergy
Worldly Tutor
48%inclusion240 decks495 decks
34%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
36%inclusion178 decks495 decks
31%synergy
Mystical Tutor
33%inclusion161 decks495 decks
24%synergy
Chrome Mox
29%inclusion143 decks495 decks
23%synergy
Creatures
Seafloor Oracle
59%inclusion290 decks495 decks
51%synergy
Singer of Swift Rivers
59%inclusion290 decks495 decks
51%synergy
Merfolk Mistbinder
58%inclusion287 decks495 decks
51%synergy
Murkfiend Liege
58%inclusion285 decks495 decks
43%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
53%inclusion261 decks495 decks
45%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
53%inclusion260 decks495 decks
38%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
50%inclusion248 decks495 decks
38%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
46%inclusion204 decks445 decks
42%synergy
Seahunter
42%inclusion208 decks495 decks
40%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
41%inclusion205 decks495 decks
40%synergy
Forerunner of the Heralds
41%inclusion202 decks495 decks
37%synergy
Tide Shaper
39%inclusion191 decks495 decks
37%synergy
Cursecatcher
38%inclusion190 decks495 decks
38%synergy
Mistcaller
36%inclusion180 decks495 decks
36%synergy
Realmwalker
36%inclusion178 decks495 decks
29%synergy
Surgespanner
36%inclusion177 decks495 decks
32%synergy
Fallowsage
36%inclusion177 decks495 decks
35%synergy
Merfolk Trickster
36%inclusion176 decks495 decks
34%synergy
Benthic Biomancer
35%inclusion173 decks495 decks
29%synergy
Mindspring Merfolk
34%inclusion109 decks317 decks
32%synergy
Silvergill Adept
33%inclusion165 decks495 decks
32%synergy
Wanderwine Prophets
32%inclusion160 decks495 decks
30%synergy
Merrow Harbinger
32%inclusion159 decks495 decks
30%synergy
Birds of Paradise
28%inclusion139 decks495 decks
1%synergy
Mist Dancer
27%inclusion133 decks495 decks
20%synergy
Tishana, Voice of Thunder
25%inclusion126 decks495 decks
20%synergy
Cosi's Trickster
23%inclusion116 decks495 decks
23%synergy
Mist-Cloaked Herald
23%inclusion114 decks495 decks
20%synergy
Metallic Mimic
22%inclusion109 decks495 decks
17%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
21%inclusion105 decks495 decks
-10%synergy
Cenote Scout
20%inclusion101 decks495 decks
18%synergy
Empress Galina
20%inclusion97 decks495 decks
19%synergy
Sigil Tracer
18%inclusion90 decks495 decks
18%synergy
Forensic Researcher
18%inclusion87 decks495 decks
16%synergy
Harbinger of the Tides
16%inclusion81 decks495 decks
15%synergy
Coralhelm Commander
16%inclusion80 decks495 decks
14%synergy
Deeproot Historian
16%inclusion79 decks495 decks
10%synergy
Masked Vandal
16%inclusion77 decks495 decks
14%synergy
Rishadan Dockhand
16%inclusion77 decks495 decks
15%synergy
Merfolk Skydiver
15%inclusion75 decks495 decks
10%synergy
Jadelight Spelunker
15%inclusion74 decks495 decks
12%synergy
Tidal Warrior
15%inclusion73 decks495 decks
14%synergy
Enduring Vitality
15%inclusion56 decks381 decks
7%synergy
True-Name Nemesis
15%inclusion72 decks495 decks
14%synergy
Floodpits Drowner
14%inclusion53 decks381 decks
13%synergy
Zegana, Utopian Speaker
14%inclusion68 decks495 decks
6%synergy
Roaming Throne
14%inclusion68 decks495 decks
6%synergy
Deeproot Wayfinder
14%inclusion68 decks495 decks
13%synergy
Summon: Leviathan
13%inclusion29 decks217 decks
6%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
13%inclusion66 decks495 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
56%inclusion279 decks495 decks
26%synergy
Mana Drain
53%inclusion261 decks495 decks
37%synergy
Swan Song
47%inclusion235 decks495 decks
29%synergy
Force of Negation
45%inclusion225 decks495 decks
38%synergy
Counterspell
43%inclusion211 decks495 decks
-8%synergy
Beast Within
39%inclusion195 decks495 decks
-10%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
36%inclusion180 decks495 decks
32%synergy
Flare of Denial
36%inclusion162 decks452 decks
33%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
33%inclusion163 decks495 decks
10%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
30%inclusion147 decks495 decks
3%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
29%inclusion145 decks495 decks
25%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion121 decks445 decks
15%synergy
Pongify
27%inclusion132 decks495 decks
2%synergy
Chord of Calling
24%inclusion121 decks495 decks
17%synergy
Ripples of Potential
22%inclusion108 decks495 decks
12%synergy
Nature's Claim
20%inclusion101 decks495 decks
11%synergy
Inspiring Call
19%inclusion95 decks495 decks
6%synergy
Crop Rotation
19%inclusion94 decks495 decks
6%synergy
Flusterstorm
19%inclusion92 decks495 decks
12%synergy
Pact of Negation
18%inclusion91 decks495 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
17%inclusion86 decks495 decks
-5%synergy
Mental Misstep
16%inclusion78 decks495 decks
11%synergy
Veil of Summer
15%inclusion76 decks495 decks
10%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion71 decks495 decks
-12%synergy
Force of Vigor
14%inclusion68 decks495 decks
9%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
14%inclusion67 decks495 decks
12%synergy
Growth Spiral
12%inclusion60 decks495 decks
-33%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
12%inclusion59 decks495 decks
8%synergy
Noxious Revival
11%inclusion54 decks495 decks
6%synergy
Krosan Grip
11%inclusion53 decks495 decks
3%synergy
Reality Shift
9.5%inclusion47 decks495 decks
-5%synergy
Vitalize
8.5%inclusion42 decks495 decks
7%synergy
Resculpt
7.7%inclusion38 decks495 decks
2%synergy
Kindred Summons
7.7%inclusion38 decks495 decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
6.3%inclusion31 decks495 decks
-8%synergy
Chain of Vapor
5.5%inclusion27 decks495 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Finale of Devastation
34%inclusion167 decks495 decks
23%synergy
Nature's Lore
32%inclusion160 decks495 decks
2%synergy
Raise the Palisade
32%inclusion157 decks495 decks
25%synergy
Three Visits
30%inclusion148 decks495 decks
7%synergy
Harvest Season
27%inclusion136 decks495 decks
26%synergy
Cultivate
20%inclusion100 decks495 decks
-27%synergy
Wave Goodbye
18%inclusion91 decks495 decks
8%synergy
Farseek
17%inclusion82 decks495 decks
-9%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
16%inclusion80 decks495 decks
6%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
16%inclusion77 decks495 decks
13%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
15%inclusion72 decks495 decks
6%synergy
Rampant Growth
14%inclusion71 decks495 decks
-26%synergy
Aquitect's Will
13%inclusion66 decks495 decks
12%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
13%inclusion63 decks495 decks
10%synergy
Kodama's Reach
12%inclusion60 decks495 decks
-24%synergy
Distant Melody
12%inclusion59 decks495 decks
9%synergy
Neoform
12%inclusion58 decks495 decks
8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
9.3%inclusion46 decks495 decks
4%synergy
Ponder
5.9%inclusion29 decks495 decks
-1%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
5.4%inclusion14 decks258 decks
-1%synergy
Explore
5.3%inclusion26 decks495 decks
-15%synergy
Rite of Replication
5.1%inclusion25 decks495 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Isochron Scepter
26%inclusion131 decks495 decks
24%synergy
The One Ring
21%inclusion103 decks495 decks
14%synergy
Herald's Horn
20%inclusion101 decks495 decks
17%synergy
Bident of Thassa
18%inclusion87 decks495 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion76 decks495 decks
-5%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
15%inclusion76 decks495 decks
13%synergy
The Great Henge
14%inclusion70 decks495 decks
5%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
12%inclusion60 decks495 decks
6%synergy
Coat of Arms
12%inclusion58 decks495 decks
10%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
11%inclusion56 decks495 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion53 decks495 decks
-15%synergy
The Ozolith
9.1%inclusion45 decks495 decks
3%synergy
Door of Destinies
8.3%inclusion41 decks495 decks
7%synergy
Banner of Kinship
7.8%inclusion28 decks358 decks
6%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
6.7%inclusion33 decks495 decks
3%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.1%inclusion30 decks495 decks
2%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
5.9%inclusion29 decks495 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Cryptolith Rite
52%inclusion258 decks495 decks
49%synergy
Mystic Remora
37%inclusion185 decks495 decks
23%synergy
Kindred Discovery
33%inclusion164 decks495 decks
23%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
27%inclusion133 decks495 decks
19%synergy
Sylvan Library
25%inclusion124 decks495 decks
16%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
23%inclusion113 decks495 decks
17%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
23%inclusion71 decks313 decks
20%synergy
Hardened Scales
20%inclusion97 decks495 decks
5%synergy
Earthcraft
16%inclusion80 decks495 decks
16%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
16%inclusion77 decks495 decks
2%synergy
Wild Growth
13%inclusion64 decks495 decks
4%synergy
Doubling Season
13%inclusion62 decks495 decks
3%synergy
Branching Evolution
12%inclusion61 decks495 decks
1%synergy
Elven Chorus
11%inclusion55 decks495 decks
8%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
10%inclusion50 decks495 decks
8%synergy
Guardian Project
9.5%inclusion47 decks495 decks
3%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
8.7%inclusion43 decks495 decks
2%synergy
Opposition
8.5%inclusion42 decks495 decks
8%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
7.7%inclusion38 decks495 decks
4%synergy
Song of Freyalise
7.3%inclusion36 decks495 decks
7%synergy
Exploration
6.9%inclusion34 decks495 decks
-6%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
6.7%inclusion33 decks495 decks
6%synergy
Wizard Class
6.3%inclusion31 decks495 decks
1%synergy
Burgeoning
5.5%inclusion27 decks495 decks
-2%synergy
Lost in the Maze
5.1%inclusion25 decks495 decks
5%synergy
Spreading Seas
5.1%inclusion25 decks495 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
5.7%inclusion28 decks495 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, Thief of Crowns
20%inclusion101 decks495 decks
14%synergy
Kiora, Master of the Depths
5.1%inclusion25 decks495 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
72%inclusion356 decks495 decks
50%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
65%inclusion320 decks495 decks
46%synergy
Three Tree City
54%inclusion219 decks407 decks
49%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
46%inclusion230 decks495 decks
41%synergy
Reliquary Tower
45%inclusion224 decks495 decks
-4%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
45%inclusion224 decks495 decks
24%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
37%inclusion181 decks495 decks
34%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
30%inclusion147 decks495 decks
12%synergy
Ancient Tomb
29%inclusion143 decks495 decks
20%synergy
Mutavault
27%inclusion133 decks495 decks
25%synergy
Mistrise Village
19%inclusion50 decks265 decks
8%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
15%inclusion27 decks177 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
15%inclusion74 decks495 decks
3%synergy
Karn's Bastion
13%inclusion66 decks495 decks
2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
10%inclusion48 decks495 decks
-12%synergy
Shifting Woodland
8.6%inclusion38 decks443 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.3%inclusion41 decks495 decks
4%synergy
Yavimaya Hollow
6.3%inclusion31 decks495 decks
6%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
6.1%inclusion30 decks495 decks
-12%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
5.9%inclusion29 decks495 decks
2%synergy
Strip Mine
5.3%inclusion26 decks495 decks
2%synergy
Castle Vantress
5.3%inclusion26 decks495 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion453 decks495 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion370 decks495 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
40%inclusion198 decks495 decks
18%synergy
Simic Signet
31%inclusion155 decks495 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Diamond
21%inclusion105 decks495 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion94 decks495 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
19%inclusion93 decks495 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion86 decks495 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Amber
16%inclusion81 decks495 decks
10%synergy
Mana Vault
15%inclusion72 decks495 decks
8%synergy
Mana Crypt
12%inclusion61 decks495 decks
11%synergy
Patchwork Banner
11%inclusion46 decks404 decks
8%synergy
Mox Opal
8.3%inclusion41 decks495 decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.5%inclusion27 decks495 decks
1%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
5.1%inclusion25 decks495 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
95%inclusion471 decks495 decks
0%synergy
Forest
95%inclusion470 decks495 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion469 decks495 decks
10%synergy
Breeding Pool
93%inclusion462 decks495 decks
47%synergy
Misty Rainforest
81%inclusion403 decks495 decks
51%synergy
Tropical Island
80%inclusion398 decks495 decks
66%synergy
Cavern of Souls
80%inclusion394 decks495 decks
74%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
79%inclusion391 decks495 decks
36%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
64%inclusion317 decks495 decks
12%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
59%inclusion290 decks495 decks
-2%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
49%inclusion241 decks495 decks
29%synergy
Flooded Strand
49%inclusion241 decks495 decks
38%synergy
Scalding Tarn
44%inclusion219 decks495 decks
35%synergy
Flooded Grove
44%inclusion216 decks495 decks
2%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
43%inclusion212 decks495 decks
0%synergy
Polluted Delta
42%inclusion207 decks495 decks
32%synergy
Windswept Heath
41%inclusion203 decks495 decks
31%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
39%inclusion195 decks495 decks
19%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
37%inclusion185 decks495 decks
28%synergy
Willowrush Verge
34%inclusion109 decks318 decks
17%synergy
Path of Ancestry
34%inclusion168 decks495 decks
17%synergy
Hedge Maze
33%inclusion163 decks495 decks
13%synergy
Wooded Foothills
33%inclusion162 decks495 decks
24%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion121 decks445 decks
15%synergy
Prismatic Vista
26%inclusion127 decks495 decks
18%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
24%inclusion121 decks495 decks
17%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
22%inclusion110 decks495 decks
15%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
22%inclusion108 decks495 decks
16%synergy
Mana Confluence
21%inclusion103 decks495 decks
15%synergy
City of Brass
21%inclusion103 decks495 decks
15%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
20%inclusion98 decks495 decks
7%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
17%inclusion85 decks495 decks
-31%synergy
Exotic Orchard
16%inclusion81 decks495 decks
-7%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
16%inclusion80 decks495 decks
6%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
16%inclusion79 decks495 decks
-23%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
13%inclusion66 decks495 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion62 decks495 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Mystery
11%inclusion56 decks495 decks
-27%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
9.3%inclusion46 decks495 decks
4%synergy
Overflowing Basin
8.3%inclusion41 decks495 decks
-11%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.9%inclusion39 decks495 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
5.3%inclusion26 decks495 decks
-1%synergy