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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Studious First-Year
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Namor the Sub-Mariner
10%inclusion13 decks126 decks
10%synergy
Attuma, Atlantean Warlord
8.7%inclusion11 decks126 decks
8%synergy
The Ooze
1.1%inclusion1 decks87 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Merrow Commerce
89%inclusion447 decks501 decks
85%synergy
Vodalian Hexcatcher
90%inclusion449 decks501 decks
83%synergy
Merrow Reejerey
90%inclusion453 decks501 decks
82%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
88%inclusion442 decks501 decks
81%synergy
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
85%inclusion427 decks501 decks
76%synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
84%inclusion420 decks501 decks
76%synergy
Emperor Mihail II
84%inclusion420 decks501 decks
75%synergy
Lord of Atlantis
81%inclusion408 decks501 decks
75%synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
85%inclusion426 decks501 decks
75%synergy
Deeproot Waters
81%inclusion405 decks501 decks
73%synergy
Top Cards
Kiora's Follower
76%inclusion380 decks501 decks
62%synergy
Kopala, Warden of Waves
72%inclusion363 decks501 decks
64%synergy
Lullmage Mentor
69%inclusion346 decks501 decks
67%synergy
Intruder Alarm
67%inclusion338 decks501 decks
64%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
63%inclusion316 decks501 decks
58%synergy
Quest for Renewal
61%inclusion305 decks501 decks
59%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
61%inclusion305 decks501 decks
54%synergy
Merfolk Sovereign
60%inclusion299 decks501 decks
51%synergy
Deeproot Elite
59%inclusion298 decks501 decks
52%synergy
Seafloor Oracle
59%inclusion298 decks501 decks
52%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
75%inclusion376 decks501 decks
51%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
71%inclusion355 decks501 decks
64%synergy
Seedborn Muse
70%inclusion349 decks501 decks
54%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
68%inclusion342 decks501 decks
52%synergy
Rhystic Study
64%inclusion320 decks501 decks
44%synergy
Force of Will
51%inclusion258 decks501 decks
42%synergy
Worldly Tutor
47%inclusion235 decks501 decks
32%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
35%inclusion176 decks501 decks
31%synergy
Mystical Tutor
32%inclusion159 decks501 decks
23%synergy
Chrome Mox
28%inclusion142 decks501 decks
22%synergy
Creatures
Hakbal of the Surging Soul
59%inclusion297 decks501 decks
55%synergy
Merfolk Mistbinder
59%inclusion294 decks501 decks
52%synergy
Singer of Swift Rivers
58%inclusion290 decks501 decks
51%synergy
Murkfiend Liege
57%inclusion288 decks501 decks
43%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
52%inclusion260 decks501 decks
38%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
52%inclusion259 decks501 decks
44%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
51%inclusion254 decks501 decks
39%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
46%inclusion217 decks472 decks
42%synergy
Seahunter
41%inclusion206 decks501 decks
39%synergy
Forerunner of the Heralds
41%inclusion205 decks501 decks
37%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
41%inclusion205 decks501 decks
39%synergy
Tide Shaper
38%inclusion191 decks501 decks
36%synergy
Cursecatcher
38%inclusion189 decks501 decks
37%synergy
Merfolk Trickster
36%inclusion181 decks501 decks
35%synergy
Benthic Biomancer
36%inclusion180 decks501 decks
30%synergy
Realmwalker
36%inclusion179 decks501 decks
29%synergy
Mistcaller
36%inclusion179 decks501 decks
35%synergy
Surgespanner
35%inclusion177 decks501 decks
32%synergy
Fallowsage
35%inclusion176 decks501 decks
34%synergy
Mindspring Merfolk
34%inclusion118 decks346 decks
32%synergy
Silvergill Adept
33%inclusion167 decks501 decks
32%synergy
Wanderwine Prophets
32%inclusion160 decks501 decks
30%synergy
Merrow Harbinger
32%inclusion158 decks501 decks
29%synergy
Birds of Paradise
28%inclusion140 decks501 decks
1%synergy
Mist Dancer
28%inclusion139 decks501 decks
21%synergy
Tishana, Voice of Thunder
26%inclusion131 decks501 decks
21%synergy
Silvergill Mentor
25%inclusion27 decks108 decks
24%synergy
Cosi's Trickster
23%inclusion117 decks501 decks
23%synergy
Mist-Cloaked Herald
23%inclusion116 decks501 decks
21%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
22%inclusion111 decks501 decks
-9%synergy
Metallic Mimic
22%inclusion110 decks501 decks
17%synergy
Cenote Scout
21%inclusion107 decks501 decks
19%synergy
Empress Galina
19%inclusion97 decks501 decks
19%synergy
Champions of the Shoal
19%inclusion20 decks105 decks
18%synergy
Deeproot Historian
18%inclusion88 decks501 decks
12%synergy
Harbinger of the Tides
18%inclusion88 decks501 decks
17%synergy
Sigil Tracer
17%inclusion86 decks501 decks
17%synergy
Forensic Researcher
17%inclusion85 decks501 decks
16%synergy
Rishadan Dockhand
16%inclusion82 decks501 decks
16%synergy
Coralhelm Commander
16%inclusion81 decks501 decks
14%synergy
Merfolk Skydiver
16%inclusion78 decks501 decks
10%synergy
Masked Vandal
15%inclusion77 decks501 decks
13%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
15%inclusion75 decks501 decks
11%synergy
Jadelight Spelunker
15%inclusion74 decks501 decks
12%synergy
Tidal Warrior
15%inclusion73 decks501 decks
14%synergy
Enduring Vitality
14%inclusion59 decks409 decks
7%synergy
Floodpits Drowner
14%inclusion59 decks409 decks
13%synergy
True-Name Nemesis
14%inclusion72 decks501 decks
14%synergy
Zegana, Utopian Speaker
14%inclusion70 decks501 decks
6%synergy
Deeproot Wayfinder
14%inclusion70 decks501 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
57%inclusion285 decks501 decks
26%synergy
Mana Drain
53%inclusion268 decks501 decks
38%synergy
Swan Song
46%inclusion231 decks501 decks
27%synergy
Force of Negation
44%inclusion222 decks501 decks
37%synergy
Counterspell
43%inclusion216 decks501 decks
-7%synergy
Beast Within
40%inclusion198 decks501 decks
-10%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
36%inclusion181 decks501 decks
32%synergy
Flare of Denial
36%inclusion172 decks479 decks
33%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
33%inclusion163 decks501 decks
9%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
30%inclusion152 decks501 decks
4%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
28%inclusion142 decks501 decks
24%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion129 decks472 decks
15%synergy
Pongify
27%inclusion134 decks501 decks
2%synergy
Chord of Calling
24%inclusion121 decks501 decks
17%synergy
Ripples of Potential
22%inclusion108 decks501 decks
12%synergy
Inspiring Call
21%inclusion103 decks501 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Claim
20%inclusion101 decks501 decks
11%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
17%synergy
Crop Rotation
19%inclusion94 decks501 decks
6%synergy
Pact of Negation
18%inclusion88 decks501 decks
11%synergy
Flusterstorm
17%inclusion86 decks501 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Denial
17%inclusion86 decks501 decks
-5%synergy
Mental Misstep
15%inclusion74 decks501 decks
10%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion73 decks501 decks
-11%synergy
Veil of Summer
14%inclusion68 decks501 decks
8%synergy
Force of Vigor
13%inclusion67 decks501 decks
9%synergy
Growth Spiral
13%inclusion64 decks501 decks
-33%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
12%inclusion61 decks501 decks
11%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
12%inclusion58 decks501 decks
7%synergy
Krosan Grip
11%inclusion54 decks501 decks
3%synergy
Noxious Revival
10%inclusion51 decks501 decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
9.4%inclusion47 decks501 decks
-5%synergy
Vitalize
8.6%inclusion43 decks501 decks
8%synergy
Kindred Summons
7.8%inclusion39 decks501 decks
7%synergy
Resculpt
7.0%inclusion35 decks501 decks
1%synergy
Brainstorm
6.4%inclusion32 decks501 decks
-8%synergy
Aetherize
5.4%inclusion27 decks501 decks
-7%synergy
Strix Serenade
5.1%inclusion24 decks472 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Finale of Devastation
34%inclusion168 decks501 decks
23%synergy
Nature's Lore
32%inclusion161 decks501 decks
1%synergy
Raise the Palisade
32%inclusion160 decks501 decks
26%synergy
Three Visits
29%inclusion147 decks501 decks
6%synergy
Harvest Season
28%inclusion138 decks501 decks
26%synergy
Cultivate
19%inclusion97 decks501 decks
-28%synergy
Wave Goodbye
18%inclusion90 decks501 decks
7%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
18%inclusion88 decks501 decks
8%synergy
Farseek
16%inclusion81 decks501 decks
-10%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
16%inclusion79 decks501 decks
13%synergy
Rampant Growth
15%inclusion73 decks501 decks
-26%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
14%inclusion71 decks501 decks
6%synergy
Aquitect's Will
14%inclusion68 decks501 decks
12%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
13%inclusion63 decks501 decks
10%synergy
Kodama's Reach
12%inclusion62 decks501 decks
-23%synergy
Distant Melody
12%inclusion59 decks501 decks
8%synergy
Neoform
11%inclusion56 decks501 decks
8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion50 decks501 decks
5%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
5.9%inclusion17 decks289 decks
0%synergy
Ponder
5.4%inclusion27 decks501 decks
-2%synergy
Explore
5.2%inclusion26 decks501 decks
-15%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Isochron Scepter
25%inclusion126 decks501 decks
23%synergy
Herald's Horn
21%inclusion105 decks501 decks
17%synergy
The One Ring
20%inclusion102 decks501 decks
13%synergy
Bident of Thassa
18%inclusion90 decks501 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion83 decks501 decks
-4%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
16%inclusion78 decks501 decks
13%synergy
The Great Henge
14%inclusion69 decks501 decks
4%synergy
Coat of Arms
13%inclusion63 decks501 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion56 decks501 decks
-14%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
11%inclusion55 decks501 decks
5%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
11%inclusion55 decks501 decks
11%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Door of Destinies
8.0%inclusion40 decks501 decks
6%synergy
The Ozolith
7.8%inclusion39 decks501 decks
2%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
7.2%inclusion36 decks501 decks
4%synergy
Banner of Kinship
6.5%inclusion25 decks387 decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.0%inclusion30 decks501 decks
2%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
5.6%inclusion28 decks501 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Cryptolith Rite
52%inclusion259 decks501 decks
48%synergy
Mystic Remora
37%inclusion184 decks501 decks
22%synergy
Kindred Discovery
33%inclusion167 decks501 decks
24%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
26%inclusion130 decks501 decks
18%synergy
Sylvan Library
24%inclusion122 decks501 decks
16%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
22%inclusion112 decks501 decks
17%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
22%inclusion74 decks342 decks
19%synergy
Hardened Scales
19%inclusion95 decks501 decks
4%synergy
Earthcraft
16%inclusion78 decks501 decks
15%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
15%inclusion77 decks501 decks
2%synergy
Wild Growth
13%inclusion67 decks501 decks
5%synergy
Branching Evolution
13%inclusion63 decks501 decks
1%synergy
Doubling Season
12%inclusion61 decks501 decks
2%synergy
Elven Chorus
11%inclusion57 decks501 decks
8%synergy
Guardian Project
10%inclusion48 decks501 decks
3%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
9.2%inclusion46 decks501 decks
7%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
8.6%inclusion43 decks501 decks
2%synergy
Opposition
8.0%inclusion40 decks501 decks
8%synergy
Exploration
7.6%inclusion38 decks501 decks
-6%synergy
Song of Freyalise
7.2%inclusion36 decks501 decks
7%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.8%inclusion34 decks501 decks
3%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
6.4%inclusion32 decks501 decks
6%synergy
Burgeoning
5.8%inclusion29 decks501 decks
-1%synergy
Wizard Class
5.6%inclusion28 decks501 decks
0%synergy
Lost in the Maze
5.2%inclusion26 decks501 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, Thief of Crowns
20%inclusion98 decks501 decks
13%synergy
Kiora, Master of the Depths
5.2%inclusion26 decks501 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
71%inclusion356 decks501 decks
49%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
64%inclusion320 decks501 decks
45%synergy
Three Tree City
54%inclusion233 decks434 decks
49%synergy
Reliquary Tower
46%inclusion229 decks501 decks
-4%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
45%inclusion225 decks501 decks
39%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
45%inclusion223 decks501 decks
23%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
37%inclusion184 decks501 decks
34%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
29%inclusion145 decks501 decks
12%synergy
Ancient Tomb
28%inclusion141 decks501 decks
19%synergy
Mutavault
28%inclusion140 decks501 decks
27%synergy
Mistrise Village
18%inclusion53 decks295 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
15%inclusion76 decks501 decks
3%synergy
Karn's Bastion
14%inclusion68 decks501 decks
2%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
13%inclusion28 decks209 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
10%inclusion50 decks501 decks
-12%synergy
Shifting Woodland
8.7%inclusion41 decks470 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.0%inclusion40 decks501 decks
3%synergy
Yavimaya Hollow
6.2%inclusion31 decks501 decks
6%synergy
Castle Vantress
6.0%inclusion30 decks501 decks
-1%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
5.8%inclusion29 decks501 decks
-12%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
5.2%inclusion26 decks501 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion457 decks501 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion375 decks501 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
39%inclusion196 decks501 decks
17%synergy
Simic Signet
30%inclusion152 decks501 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Diamond
20%inclusion102 decks501 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion95 decks501 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
18%inclusion88 decks501 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion87 decks501 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Amber
16%inclusion80 decks501 decks
10%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion69 decks501 decks
8%synergy
Patchwork Banner
11%inclusion47 decks431 decks
8%synergy
Mana Crypt
10%inclusion48 decks501 decks
8%synergy
Mox Opal
8.0%inclusion40 decks501 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
96%inclusion479 decks501 decks
0%synergy
Forest
95%inclusion477 decks501 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion472 decks501 decks
9%synergy
Breeding Pool
92%inclusion462 decks501 decks
46%synergy
Misty Rainforest
81%inclusion405 decks501 decks
50%synergy
Tropical Island
79%inclusion397 decks501 decks
65%synergy
Cavern of Souls
78%inclusion393 decks501 decks
73%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
77%inclusion388 decks501 decks
35%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
64%inclusion321 decks501 decks
12%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
59%inclusion295 decks501 decks
-2%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
48%inclusion239 decks501 decks
28%synergy
Flooded Strand
47%inclusion235 decks501 decks
36%synergy
Flooded Grove
44%inclusion219 decks501 decks
2%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
43%inclusion217 decks501 decks
0%synergy
Scalding Tarn
43%inclusion213 decks501 decks
33%synergy
Polluted Delta
40%inclusion202 decks501 decks
30%synergy
Windswept Heath
40%inclusion199 decks501 decks
30%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
39%inclusion194 decks501 decks
19%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
36%inclusion181 decks501 decks
27%synergy
Willowrush Verge
35%inclusion120 decks347 decks
17%synergy
Path of Ancestry
33%inclusion167 decks501 decks
16%synergy
Hedge Maze
33%inclusion165 decks501 decks
13%synergy
Wooded Foothills
32%inclusion159 decks501 decks
23%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion129 decks472 decks
15%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
25%inclusion127 decks501 decks
18%synergy
Prismatic Vista
25%inclusion126 decks501 decks
18%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
23%inclusion117 decks501 decks
16%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
21%inclusion104 decks501 decks
8%synergy
Mana Confluence
20%inclusion102 decks501 decks
15%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
20%inclusion102 decks501 decks
15%synergy
City of Brass
20%inclusion101 decks501 decks
15%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
18%inclusion88 decks501 decks
8%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
17%inclusion86 decks501 decks
-31%synergy
Exotic Orchard
17%inclusion85 decks501 decks
-7%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
16%inclusion82 decks501 decks
-22%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
15%inclusion75 decks501 decks
11%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion64 decks501 decks
-2%synergy
Eclipsed Realms
12%inclusion13 decks105 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Mystery
11%inclusion55 decks501 decks
-27%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion50 decks501 decks
5%synergy
Overflowing Basin
8.2%inclusion41 decks501 decks
-12%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.2%inclusion41 decks501 decks
5%synergy
Sodden Verdure
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
-5%synergy