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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
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Champions of the Shoal
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Namor the Sub-Mariner
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
15%synergy
Eclipsed Realms
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Merrow Commerce
90%inclusion440 decks491 decks
85%synergy
Vodalian Hexcatcher
89%inclusion438 decks491 decks
82%synergy
Merrow Reejerey
91%inclusion446 decks491 decks
82%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
89%inclusion436 decks491 decks
81%synergy
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
85%inclusion417 decks491 decks
76%synergy
Lord of Atlantis
81%inclusion398 decks491 decks
75%synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
83%inclusion409 decks491 decks
75%synergy
Emperor Mihail II
83%inclusion406 decks491 decks
74%synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
84%inclusion414 decks491 decks
74%synergy
Deeproot Waters
81%inclusion396 decks491 decks
72%synergy
Top Cards
Kiora's Follower
77%inclusion377 decks491 decks
62%synergy
Kopala, Warden of Waves
72%inclusion353 decks491 decks
63%synergy
Lullmage Mentor
70%inclusion343 decks491 decks
68%synergy
Intruder Alarm
69%inclusion339 decks491 decks
65%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
65%inclusion318 decks491 decks
59%synergy
Quest for Renewal
62%inclusion305 decks491 decks
60%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
60%inclusion297 decks491 decks
53%synergy
Merfolk Sovereign
59%inclusion289 decks491 decks
50%synergy
Deeproot Elite
58%inclusion287 decks491 decks
51%synergy
Seafloor Oracle
58%inclusion285 decks491 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
76%inclusion371 decks491 decks
51%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
72%inclusion354 decks491 decks
65%synergy
Seedborn Muse
70%inclusion343 decks491 decks
54%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
69%inclusion339 decks491 decks
53%synergy
Rhystic Study
66%inclusion322 decks491 decks
45%synergy
Force of Will
54%inclusion265 decks491 decks
45%synergy
Worldly Tutor
49%inclusion242 decks491 decks
35%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
36%inclusion178 decks491 decks
32%synergy
Mystical Tutor
33%inclusion161 decks491 decks
24%synergy
Chrome Mox
30%inclusion147 decks491 decks
24%synergy
Creatures
Merfolk Mistbinder
58%inclusion284 decks491 decks
51%synergy
Hakbal of the Surging Soul
58%inclusion283 decks491 decks
53%synergy
Singer of Swift Rivers
57%inclusion282 decks491 decks
50%synergy
Murkfiend Liege
57%inclusion281 decks491 decks
43%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
53%inclusion261 decks491 decks
45%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
51%inclusion252 decks491 decks
37%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
49%inclusion242 decks491 decks
37%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
47%inclusion202 decks432 decks
43%synergy
Seahunter
43%inclusion209 decks491 decks
41%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
42%inclusion205 decks491 decks
40%synergy
Forerunner of the Heralds
41%inclusion199 decks491 decks
37%synergy
Cursecatcher
39%inclusion193 decks491 decks
38%synergy
Tide Shaper
38%inclusion188 decks491 decks
36%synergy
Surgespanner
37%inclusion182 decks491 decks
34%synergy
Mistcaller
37%inclusion180 decks491 decks
36%synergy
Realmwalker
36%inclusion177 decks491 decks
29%synergy
Merfolk Trickster
36%inclusion177 decks491 decks
35%synergy
Fallowsage
36%inclusion175 decks491 decks
35%synergy
Benthic Biomancer
36%inclusion175 decks491 decks
30%synergy
Mindspring Merfolk
34%inclusion105 decks305 decks
32%synergy
Silvergill Adept
33%inclusion161 decks491 decks
31%synergy
Wanderwine Prophets
33%inclusion160 decks491 decks
31%synergy
Merrow Harbinger
32%inclusion157 decks491 decks
30%synergy
Birds of Paradise
29%inclusion140 decks491 decks
2%synergy
Mist Dancer
26%inclusion130 decks491 decks
20%synergy
Tishana, Voice of Thunder
25%inclusion122 decks491 decks
19%synergy
Cosi's Trickster
23%inclusion114 decks491 decks
23%synergy
Mist-Cloaked Herald
23%inclusion113 decks491 decks
20%synergy
Metallic Mimic
22%inclusion108 decks491 decks
17%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
21%inclusion102 decks491 decks
-10%synergy
Cenote Scout
20%inclusion99 decks491 decks
18%synergy
Empress Galina
19%inclusion92 decks491 decks
18%synergy
Sigil Tracer
18%inclusion90 decks491 decks
18%synergy
Forensic Researcher
18%inclusion87 decks491 decks
17%synergy
Harbinger of the Tides
16%inclusion81 decks491 decks
16%synergy
Coralhelm Commander
16%inclusion79 decks491 decks
14%synergy
Rishadan Dockhand
16%inclusion77 decks491 decks
15%synergy
Deeproot Historian
16%inclusion77 decks491 decks
10%synergy
Jadelight Spelunker
15%inclusion76 decks491 decks
13%synergy
Masked Vandal
15%inclusion76 decks491 decks
13%synergy
Merfolk Skydiver
15%inclusion74 decks491 decks
9%synergy
Tidal Warrior
15%inclusion74 decks491 decks
15%synergy
Deeproot Wayfinder
14%inclusion71 decks491 decks
13%synergy
Enduring Vitality
14%inclusion53 decks368 decks
7%synergy
True-Name Nemesis
14%inclusion70 decks491 decks
13%synergy
Floodpits Drowner
14%inclusion50 decks368 decks
12%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
13%inclusion66 decks491 decks
9%synergy
Zegana, Utopian Speaker
13%inclusion65 decks491 decks
5%synergy
Delighted Halfling
13%inclusion65 decks491 decks
3%synergy
Summon: Leviathan
13%inclusion27 decks205 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
56%inclusion275 decks491 decks
26%synergy
Mana Drain
53%inclusion259 decks491 decks
37%synergy
Swan Song
48%inclusion236 decks491 decks
30%synergy
Force of Negation
47%inclusion230 decks491 decks
39%synergy
Counterspell
42%inclusion204 decks491 decks
-9%synergy
Beast Within
40%inclusion195 decks491 decks
-10%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
37%inclusion182 decks491 decks
33%synergy
Flare of Denial
36%inclusion160 decks439 decks
33%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
33%inclusion164 decks491 decks
10%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
30%inclusion147 decks491 decks
26%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
30%inclusion146 decks491 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion115 decks432 decks
15%synergy
Pongify
26%inclusion130 decks491 decks
2%synergy
Chord of Calling
24%inclusion118 decks491 decks
17%synergy
Ripples of Potential
21%inclusion102 decks491 decks
11%synergy
Nature's Claim
20%inclusion100 decks491 decks
11%synergy
Crop Rotation
19%inclusion95 decks491 decks
7%synergy
Inspiring Call
19%inclusion95 decks491 decks
6%synergy
Flusterstorm
19%inclusion93 decks491 decks
13%synergy
Pact of Negation
19%inclusion92 decks491 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
17%inclusion85 decks491 decks
-5%synergy
Mental Misstep
16%inclusion81 decks491 decks
12%synergy
Veil of Summer
16%inclusion78 decks491 decks
11%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion70 decks491 decks
-12%synergy
Force of Vigor
14%inclusion68 decks491 decks
9%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
14%inclusion67 decks491 decks
12%synergy
Growth Spiral
12%inclusion60 decks491 decks
-33%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
12%inclusion60 decks491 decks
8%synergy
Noxious Revival
11%inclusion54 decks491 decks
6%synergy
Krosan Grip
11%inclusion52 decks491 decks
3%synergy
Reality Shift
10%inclusion51 decks491 decks
-4%synergy
Resculpt
8.4%inclusion41 decks491 decks
3%synergy
Vitalize
8.4%inclusion41 decks491 decks
7%synergy
Kindred Summons
7.5%inclusion37 decks491 decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
6.3%inclusion31 decks491 decks
-8%synergy
Chain of Vapor
5.5%inclusion27 decks491 decks
3%synergy
Strix Serenade
5.3%inclusion23 decks432 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Finale of Devastation
34%inclusion168 decks491 decks
23%synergy
Nature's Lore
32%inclusion157 decks491 decks
1%synergy
Raise the Palisade
31%inclusion150 decks491 decks
24%synergy
Three Visits
29%inclusion143 decks491 decks
6%synergy
Harvest Season
27%inclusion134 decks491 decks
26%synergy
Cultivate
21%inclusion102 decks491 decks
-26%synergy
Wave Goodbye
17%inclusion84 decks491 decks
6%synergy
Farseek
16%inclusion79 decks491 decks
-9%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
15%inclusion76 decks491 decks
13%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
15%inclusion75 decks491 decks
5%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
15%inclusion72 decks491 decks
7%synergy
Rampant Growth
14%inclusion70 decks491 decks
-27%synergy
Aquitect's Will
14%inclusion67 decks491 decks
12%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
12%inclusion61 decks491 decks
10%synergy
Kodama's Reach
12%inclusion61 decks491 decks
-24%synergy
Neoform
12%inclusion60 decks491 decks
9%synergy
Distant Melody
12%inclusion59 decks491 decks
9%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion47 decks491 decks
4%synergy
Ponder
6.5%inclusion32 decks491 decks
-1%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
5.3%inclusion13 decks246 decks
-1%synergy
Explore
5.1%inclusion25 decks491 decks
-15%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Isochron Scepter
27%inclusion133 decks491 decks
25%synergy
The One Ring
21%inclusion103 decks491 decks
14%synergy
Herald's Horn
20%inclusion97 decks491 decks
16%synergy
Bident of Thassa
17%inclusion85 decks491 decks
10%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
15%inclusion74 decks491 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion73 decks491 decks
-5%synergy
The Great Henge
14%inclusion70 decks491 decks
5%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
12%inclusion59 decks491 decks
6%synergy
Coat of Arms
11%inclusion56 decks491 decks
10%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
11%inclusion54 decks491 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion49 decks491 decks
-15%synergy
The Ozolith
8.6%inclusion42 decks491 decks
2%synergy
Door of Destinies
8.4%inclusion41 decks491 decks
7%synergy
Banner of Kinship
7.2%inclusion25 decks346 decks
5%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
6.7%inclusion33 decks491 decks
3%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
6.3%inclusion31 decks491 decks
4%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.1%inclusion30 decks491 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Cryptolith Rite
52%inclusion253 decks491 decks
48%synergy
Mystic Remora
38%inclusion187 decks491 decks
24%synergy
Kindred Discovery
33%inclusion160 decks491 decks
23%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
27%inclusion131 decks491 decks
19%synergy
Sylvan Library
26%inclusion128 decks491 decks
17%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
23%inclusion112 decks491 decks
17%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
22%inclusion65 decks301 decks
19%synergy
Hardened Scales
19%inclusion94 decks491 decks
4%synergy
Earthcraft
17%inclusion83 decks491 decks
16%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
15%inclusion76 decks491 decks
2%synergy
Wild Growth
13%inclusion65 decks491 decks
5%synergy
Doubling Season
13%inclusion62 decks491 decks
3%synergy
Branching Evolution
12%inclusion60 decks491 decks
1%synergy
Elven Chorus
12%inclusion57 decks491 decks
8%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
10%inclusion51 decks491 decks
8%synergy
Guardian Project
9.0%inclusion44 decks491 decks
2%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
8.8%inclusion43 decks491 decks
2%synergy
Opposition
8.6%inclusion42 decks491 decks
8%synergy
Song of Freyalise
7.5%inclusion37 decks491 decks
7%synergy
Exploration
6.9%inclusion34 decks491 decks
-6%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.9%inclusion34 decks491 decks
3%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
6.7%inclusion33 decks491 decks
6%synergy
Wizard Class
6.3%inclusion31 decks491 decks
1%synergy
Burgeoning
5.3%inclusion26 decks491 decks
-2%synergy
Spreading Seas
5.1%inclusion25 decks491 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
5.5%inclusion27 decks491 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, Thief of Crowns
21%inclusion101 decks491 decks
14%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
72%inclusion355 decks491 decks
50%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
65%inclusion317 decks491 decks
46%synergy
Three Tree City
54%inclusion214 decks394 decks
49%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
47%inclusion232 decks491 decks
42%synergy
Reliquary Tower
46%inclusion224 decks491 decks
-4%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
45%inclusion222 decks491 decks
24%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
37%inclusion180 decks491 decks
34%synergy
Ancient Tomb
29%inclusion142 decks491 decks
20%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
29%inclusion142 decks491 decks
12%synergy
Mutavault
27%inclusion131 decks491 decks
25%synergy
Mistrise Village
19%inclusion47 decks253 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
15%inclusion74 decks491 decks
3%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
15%inclusion24 decks165 decks
9%synergy
Karn's Bastion
14%inclusion68 decks491 decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
10%inclusion48 decks491 decks
-12%synergy
Shifting Woodland
8.8%inclusion38 decks430 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.1%inclusion40 decks491 decks
3%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
5.9%inclusion29 decks491 decks
2%synergy
Castle Vantress
5.7%inclusion28 decks491 decks
-1%synergy
Yavimaya Hollow
5.5%inclusion27 decks491 decks
5%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
5.5%inclusion27 decks491 decks
-12%synergy
Strip Mine
5.1%inclusion25 decks491 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion448 decks491 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion369 decks491 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
40%inclusion197 decks491 decks
18%synergy
Simic Signet
31%inclusion152 decks491 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Diamond
22%inclusion109 decks491 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion95 decks491 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
19%inclusion93 decks491 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion85 decks491 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Amber
17%inclusion83 decks491 decks
11%synergy
Mana Vault
15%inclusion72 decks491 decks
8%synergy
Mana Crypt
13%inclusion65 decks491 decks
11%synergy
Patchwork Banner
11%inclusion44 decks390 decks
8%synergy
Mox Opal
8.4%inclusion41 decks491 decks
4%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
5.3%inclusion26 decks491 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
95%inclusion468 decks491 decks
0%synergy
Forest
95%inclusion467 decks491 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion466 decks491 decks
10%synergy
Breeding Pool
93%inclusion456 decks491 decks
47%synergy
Misty Rainforest
82%inclusion402 decks491 decks
51%synergy
Tropical Island
80%inclusion393 decks491 decks
66%synergy
Cavern of Souls
80%inclusion392 decks491 decks
75%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
79%inclusion387 decks491 decks
36%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
64%inclusion312 decks491 decks
11%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
58%inclusion287 decks491 decks
-2%synergy
Flooded Strand
49%inclusion241 decks491 decks
38%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
49%inclusion240 decks491 decks
29%synergy
Scalding Tarn
45%inclusion220 decks491 decks
36%synergy
Flooded Grove
43%inclusion213 decks491 decks
2%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
42%inclusion207 decks491 decks
-1%synergy
Polluted Delta
42%inclusion207 decks491 decks
32%synergy
Windswept Heath
41%inclusion202 decks491 decks
31%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
39%inclusion193 decks491 decks
19%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
38%inclusion187 decks491 decks
29%synergy
Willowrush Verge
33%inclusion102 decks306 decks
16%synergy
Wooded Foothills
33%inclusion163 decks491 decks
24%synergy
Path of Ancestry
33%inclusion163 decks491 decks
16%synergy
Hedge Maze
31%inclusion154 decks491 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion115 decks432 decks
15%synergy
Prismatic Vista
26%inclusion127 decks491 decks
19%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
25%inclusion122 decks491 decks
18%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
23%inclusion112 decks491 decks
17%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
22%inclusion107 decks491 decks
15%synergy
Mana Confluence
21%inclusion104 decks491 decks
16%synergy
City of Brass
21%inclusion103 decks491 decks
15%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
19%inclusion94 decks491 decks
6%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
16%inclusion81 decks491 decks
-32%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
16%inclusion81 decks491 decks
-22%synergy
Exotic Orchard
16%inclusion79 decks491 decks
-8%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
15%inclusion75 decks491 decks
5%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
13%inclusion66 decks491 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion63 decks491 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Mystery
11%inclusion54 decks491 decks
-27%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion47 decks491 decks
4%synergy
Overflowing Basin
7.9%inclusion38 decks482 decks
-12%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.1%inclusion35 decks491 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
5.3%inclusion26 decks491 decks
-1%synergy
Sodden Verdure
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-3%synergy