Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca (Commander) - Merfolk

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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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Harmonized Trio
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Attuma, Atlantean Warlord
6.0%inclusion8 decks134 decks
6%synergy
Mana Sculpt
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Orysa, Tide Choreographer
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
3.8%inclusion1 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Merrow Reejerey
92%inclusion1.25K decks1.37K decks
83%synergy
Deeproot Waters
90%inclusion1.24K decks1.37K decks
82%synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
91%inclusion1.24K decks1.37K decks
81%synergy
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
88%inclusion1.21K decks1.37K decks
79%synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
86%inclusion1.17K decks1.37K decks
77%synergy
Kopala, Warden of Waves
86%inclusion1.18K decks1.37K decks
77%synergy
Emperor Mihail II
84%inclusion1.15K decks1.37K decks
75%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
82%inclusion1.12K decks1.37K decks
75%synergy
Merrow Commerce
79%inclusion1.08K decks1.37K decks
75%synergy
Deeproot Elite
80%inclusion1.10K decks1.37K decks
73%synergy
Top Cards
Merfolk Sovereign
79%inclusion1.08K decks1.37K decks
71%synergy
Vodalian Hexcatcher
78%inclusion1.06K decks1.37K decks
71%synergy
Seafloor Oracle
78%inclusion1.06K decks1.37K decks
70%synergy
Merfolk Mistbinder
76%inclusion1.04K decks1.37K decks
70%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
74%inclusion1.01K decks1.37K decks
60%synergy
Lord of Atlantis
71%inclusion973 decks1.37K decks
65%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
71%inclusion967 decks1.37K decks
59%synergy
Hakbal of the Surging Soul
68%inclusion935 decks1.37K decks
64%synergy
Kiora's Follower
68%inclusion930 decks1.37K decks
54%synergy
Murkfiend Liege
65%inclusion887 decks1.37K decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Seedborn Muse
48%inclusion661 decks1.37K decks
32%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
41%inclusion561 decks1.37K decks
17%synergy
Rhystic Study
24%inclusion335 decks1.37K decks
4%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
20%inclusion273 decks1.37K decks
4%synergy
Worldly Tutor
15%inclusion206 decks1.37K decks
1%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
15%inclusion199 decks1.37K decks
10%synergy
Force of Will
12%inclusion158 decks1.37K decks
2%synergy
Mystical Tutor
10%inclusion142 decks1.37K decks
2%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
7.7%inclusion106 decks1.37K decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Singer of Swift Rivers
64%inclusion876 decks1.37K decks
57%synergy
Forerunner of the Heralds
61%inclusion830 decks1.37K decks
57%synergy
Lullmage Mentor
60%inclusion817 decks1.37K decks
58%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
53%inclusion721 decks1.37K decks
46%synergy
Mist Dancer
45%inclusion611 decks1.37K decks
38%synergy
Merrow Harbinger
45%inclusion609 decks1.37K decks
42%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
44%inclusion600 decks1.37K decks
39%synergy
Fallowsage
44%inclusion600 decks1.37K decks
43%synergy
Surgespanner
43%inclusion589 decks1.37K decks
40%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
42%inclusion577 decks1.37K decks
11%synergy
Seahunter
42%inclusion573 decks1.37K decks
40%synergy
Tishana, Voice of Thunder
41%inclusion560 decks1.37K decks
35%synergy
Realmwalker
39%inclusion536 decks1.37K decks
32%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
39%inclusion468 decks1.21K decks
35%synergy
Benthic Biomancer
38%inclusion516 decks1.37K decks
32%synergy
Silvergill Adept
37%inclusion504 decks1.37K decks
35%synergy
Merfolk Skydiver
36%inclusion491 decks1.37K decks
30%synergy
Tide Shaper
34%inclusion464 decks1.37K decks
32%synergy
Zegana, Utopian Speaker
32%inclusion443 decks1.37K decks
25%synergy
Merfolk Trickster
32%inclusion440 decks1.37K decks
31%synergy
Deeproot Historian
31%inclusion428 decks1.37K decks
26%synergy
Wanderwine Prophets
30%inclusion410 decks1.37K decks
28%synergy
Summon: Leviathan
28%inclusion53 decks191 decks
21%synergy
Metallic Mimic
27%inclusion364 decks1.37K decks
21%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
26%inclusion361 decks1.37K decks
25%synergy
Mist-Cloaked Herald
26%inclusion358 decks1.37K decks
24%synergy
Cursecatcher
25%inclusion341 decks1.37K decks
24%synergy
Mindspring Merfolk
24%inclusion64 decks265 decks
22%synergy
Coralhelm Commander
24%inclusion324 decks1.37K decks
22%synergy
Harbinger of the Tides
23%inclusion318 decks1.37K decks
22%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
23%inclusion313 decks1.37K decks
15%synergy
Mistcaller
23%inclusion311 decks1.37K decks
22%synergy
Tempest Caller
22%inclusion302 decks1.37K decks
21%synergy
Champions of the Shoal
21%inclusion25 decks117 decks
20%synergy
Prime Speaker Zegana
21%inclusion284 decks1.37K decks
11%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
20%inclusion279 decks1.37K decks
12%synergy
Nicanzil, Current Conductor
20%inclusion277 decks1.37K decks
13%synergy
Silvergill Mentor
20%inclusion24 decks119 decks
19%synergy
Cenote Scout
18%inclusion252 decks1.37K decks
16%synergy
Deepchannel Mentor
18%inclusion248 decks1.37K decks
17%synergy
Jungleborn Pioneer
17%inclusion238 decks1.37K decks
17%synergy
Jadelight Ranger
17%inclusion233 decks1.37K decks
16%synergy
Tributary Instructor
17%inclusion230 decks1.37K decks
13%synergy
Cosi's Trickster
17%inclusion229 decks1.37K decks
16%synergy
Empress Galina
16%inclusion220 decks1.37K decks
15%synergy
Floodpits Drowner
16%inclusion121 decks758 decks
15%synergy
Jadelight Spelunker
16%inclusion216 decks1.37K decks
13%synergy
Kiora, the Rising Tide
15%inclusion84 decks555 decks
12%synergy
Deeproot Wayfinder
15%inclusion205 decks1.37K decks
14%synergy
River Sneak
14%inclusion198 decks1.37K decks
14%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
63%inclusion867 decks1.37K decks
14%synergy
Beast Within
53%inclusion721 decks1.37K decks
4%synergy
Heroic Intervention
48%inclusion653 decks1.37K decks
17%synergy
Inspiring Call
40%inclusion546 decks1.37K decks
27%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
37%inclusion508 decks1.37K decks
11%synergy
Negate
37%inclusion508 decks1.37K decks
11%synergy
Growth Spiral
34%inclusion469 decks1.37K decks
-11%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
32%inclusion38 decks119 decks
29%synergy
Ripples of Potential
31%inclusion427 decks1.37K decks
21%synergy
Pongify
27%inclusion376 decks1.37K decks
3%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
26%inclusion356 decks1.37K decks
22%synergy
Arcane Denial
21%inclusion286 decks1.37K decks
-2%synergy
Swan Song
19%inclusion265 decks1.37K decks
1%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
18%inclusion242 decks1.37K decks
-6%synergy
Nature's Claim
16%inclusion223 decks1.37K decks
7%synergy
Mana Drain
16%inclusion222 decks1.37K decks
1%synergy
Flare of Denial
16%inclusion200 decks1.29K decks
12%synergy
Aetherize
15%inclusion210 decks1.37K decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion161 decks1.21K decks
1%synergy
Return to Nature
13%inclusion176 decks1.37K decks
8%synergy
Reality Shift
13%inclusion171 decks1.37K decks
-2%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
12%inclusion167 decks1.37K decks
8%synergy
Krosan Grip
12%inclusion160 decks1.37K decks
4%synergy
Mutational Advantage
10%inclusion139 decks1.37K decks
5%synergy
Chord of Calling
8.9%inclusion122 decks1.37K decks
2%synergy
Force of Negation
8.6%inclusion117 decks1.37K decks
1%synergy
Filter Out
8.4%inclusion115 decks1.37K decks
6%synergy
Simic Charm
8.2%inclusion112 decks1.37K decks
1%synergy
Kindred Summons
7.8%inclusion107 decks1.37K decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
7.4%inclusion101 decks1.37K decks
-7%synergy
Quandrix Command
7.4%inclusion101 decks1.37K decks
2%synergy
Voidslime
7.4%inclusion101 decks1.37K decks
2%synergy
Resculpt
6.5%inclusion89 decks1.37K decks
1%synergy
Vitalize
5.4%inclusion74 decks1.37K decks
4%synergy
Spell Pierce
5.3%inclusion72 decks1.37K decks
2%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
5.1%inclusion70 decks1.37K decks
-5%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
43%inclusion587 decks1.37K decks
-4%synergy
Harvest Season
40%inclusion544 decks1.37K decks
38%synergy
Rampant Growth
36%inclusion496 decks1.37K decks
-4%synergy
Wave Goodbye
34%inclusion468 decks1.37K decks
24%synergy
Kodama's Reach
33%inclusion449 decks1.37K decks
-3%synergy
Raise the Palisade
29%inclusion398 decks1.37K decks
23%synergy
Nature's Lore
26%inclusion356 decks1.37K decks
-5%synergy
Aquitect's Will
25%inclusion341 decks1.37K decks
24%synergy
Distant Melody
23%inclusion318 decks1.37K decks
20%synergy
Farseek
22%inclusion295 decks1.37K decks
-4%synergy
Three Visits
20%inclusion280 decks1.37K decks
-3%synergy
River's Rebuke
12%inclusion161 decks1.37K decks
9%synergy
Explore
11%inclusion152 decks1.37K decks
-9%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
11%inclusion150 decks1.37K decks
8%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion150 decks1.37K decks
1%synergy
Curse of the Swine
8.0%inclusion110 decks1.37K decks
-3%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
7.9%inclusion108 decks1.37K decks
-5%synergy
Ponder
6.9%inclusion94 decks1.37K decks
0%synergy
Finale of Devastation
6.8%inclusion93 decks1.37K decks
-4%synergy
Wanderwine Farewell
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Ravenform
6.1%inclusion83 decks1.37K decks
2%synergy
Rite of Replication
5.9%inclusion81 decks1.37K decks
-1%synergy
Neoform
5.1%inclusion70 decks1.37K decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bident of Thassa
33%inclusion451 decks1.37K decks
26%synergy
Herald's Horn
30%inclusion410 decks1.37K decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
24%inclusion325 decks1.37K decks
-1%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
21%inclusion288 decks1.37K decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion222 decks1.37K decks
-4%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
14%inclusion194 decks1.37K decks
14%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
10%inclusion142 decks1.37K decks
4%synergy
Door of Destinies
10%inclusion140 decks1.37K decks
9%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
10%inclusion12 decks119 decks
9%synergy
Isochron Scepter
10%inclusion137 decks1.37K decks
8%synergy
Banner of Kinship
9.3%inclusion52 decks560 decks
8%synergy
Coat of Arms
8.7%inclusion119 decks1.37K decks
7%synergy
The Great Henge
7.1%inclusion97 decks1.37K decks
-2%synergy
Icon of Ancestry
5.8%inclusion80 decks1.37K decks
5%synergy
The Ozolith
5.8%inclusion79 decks1.37K decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Quest for Renewal
50%inclusion685 decks1.37K decks
48%synergy
Kindred Discovery
48%inclusion653 decks1.37K decks
38%synergy
Intruder Alarm
45%inclusion609 decks1.37K decks
41%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
44%inclusion603 decks1.37K decks
36%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
34%inclusion465 decks1.37K decks
31%synergy
Hardened Scales
30%inclusion415 decks1.37K decks
15%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
29%inclusion400 decks1.37K decks
16%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
20%inclusion269 decks1.37K decks
14%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
16%inclusion38 decks245 decks
13%synergy
Branching Evolution
15%inclusion206 decks1.37K decks
4%synergy
Mystic Remora
15%inclusion201 decks1.37K decks
0%synergy
Elven Chorus
14%inclusion190 decks1.37K decks
11%synergy
Hadana's Climb
12%inclusion168 decks1.37K decks
9%synergy
Guardian Project
11%inclusion155 decks1.37K decks
4%synergy
Aquatic Incursion
11%inclusion144 decks1.37K decks
10%synergy
Path of Discovery
9.4%inclusion128 decks1.37K decks
7%synergy
Doubling Season
8.0%inclusion109 decks1.37K decks
-2%synergy
Spreading Seas
8.0%inclusion109 decks1.37K decks
7%synergy
Song of Freyalise
7.7%inclusion106 decks1.37K decks
7%synergy
Wizard Class
7.5%inclusion102 decks1.37K decks
2%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
6.9%inclusion94 decks1.37K decks
4%synergy
Wild Growth
6.7%inclusion91 decks1.37K decks
-2%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
6.6%inclusion90 decks1.37K decks
2%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.4%inclusion87 decks1.37K decks
2%synergy
Sphere Grid
6.3%inclusion12 decks191 decks
3%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
5.6%inclusion76 decks1.37K decks
0%synergy
Opposition
5.6%inclusion76 decks1.37K decks
5%synergy
Sylvan Library
5.4%inclusion74 decks1.37K decks
-3%synergy
Exploration
5.3%inclusion72 decks1.37K decks
-8%synergy
Lost in the Maze
5.2%inclusion71 decks1.37K decks
5%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
5.0%inclusion69 decks1.37K decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, Thief of Crowns
8.0%inclusion109 decks1.37K decks
1%synergy
Kiora, Master of the Depths
7.7%inclusion106 decks1.37K decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
60%inclusion822 decks1.37K decks
11%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
33%inclusion451 decks1.37K decks
16%synergy
Three Tree City
27%inclusion270 decks999 decks
22%synergy
Karn's Bastion
24%inclusion332 decks1.37K decks
13%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
22%inclusion299 decks1.37K decks
0%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
20%inclusion271 decks1.37K decks
1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
18%inclusion253 decks1.37K decks
-3%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
17%inclusion237 decks1.37K decks
-4%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
17%inclusion233 decks1.37K decks
13%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
16%inclusion223 decks1.37K decks
4%synergy
Mutavault
14%inclusion185 decks1.37K decks
12%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
13%inclusion179 decks1.37K decks
7%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
12%inclusion161 decks1.37K decks
-6%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
11%inclusion144 decks1.37K decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion140 decks1.37K decks
-5%synergy
Halimar Depths
7.1%inclusion97 decks1.37K decks
4%synergy
Lumbering Falls
6.1%inclusion83 decks1.37K decks
0%synergy
Castle Vantress
5.8%inclusion79 decks1.37K decks
-1%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
5.6%inclusion77 decks1.37K decks
0%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
5.1%inclusion9 decks175 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
84%inclusion1.14K decks1.37K decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion973 decks1.37K decks
8%synergy
Simic Signet
42%inclusion577 decks1.37K decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
30%inclusion405 decks1.37K decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
21%inclusion293 decks1.37K decks
1%synergy
Patchwork Banner
18%inclusion171 decks975 decks
14%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.8%inclusion121 decks1.37K decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.3%inclusion113 decks1.37K decks
-1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.1%inclusion97 decks1.37K decks
2%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion1.35K decks1.37K decks
3%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion1.34K decks1.37K decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion1.23K decks1.37K decks
5%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
73%inclusion1K decks1.37K decks
13%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
60%inclusion814 decks1.37K decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
58%inclusion796 decks1.37K decks
41%synergy
Breeding Pool
54%inclusion745 decks1.37K decks
8%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
52%inclusion707 decks1.37K decks
9%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
49%inclusion670 decks1.37K decks
42%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
47%inclusion648 decks1.37K decks
4%synergy
Flooded Grove
45%inclusion619 decks1.37K decks
3%synergy
Temple of Mystery
44%inclusion600 decks1.37K decks
6%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
44%inclusion597 decks1.37K decks
-4%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
43%inclusion587 decks1.37K decks
4%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
39%inclusion532 decks1.37K decks
32%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
32%inclusion439 decks1.37K decks
12%synergy
Misty Rainforest
32%inclusion437 decks1.37K decks
1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
30%inclusion408 decks1.37K decks
25%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
28%inclusion377 decks1.37K decks
8%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
23%inclusion316 decks1.37K decks
10%synergy
Eclipsed Realms
22%inclusion26 decks117 decks
20%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion264 decks1.37K decks
-6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion261 decks1.37K decks
-5%synergy
Willowrush Verge
19%inclusion51 decks268 decks
1%synergy
Hedge Maze
18%inclusion248 decks1.37K decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion225 decks1.37K decks
-5%synergy
Overflowing Basin
14%inclusion197 decks1.37K decks
-6%synergy
Thornwood Falls
14%inclusion192 decks1.37K decks
-3%synergy
Tropical Island
14%inclusion188 decks1.37K decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion161 decks1.21K decks
1%synergy
Rain-Slicked Copse
13%inclusion15 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion170 decks1.37K decks
-7%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion159 decks1.37K decks
-3%synergy
Tangled Islet
11%inclusion153 decks1.37K decks
-4%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion150 decks1.37K decks
1%synergy
Sodden Verdure
10%inclusion12 decks119 decks
-3%synergy
Flooded Strand
9.2%inclusion126 decks1.37K decks
-2%synergy
Simic Guildgate
9.1%inclusion125 decks1.37K decks
-1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
8.1%inclusion111 decks1.37K decks
-1%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
7.9%inclusion108 decks1.37K decks
3%synergy
Polluted Delta
7.2%inclusion99 decks1.37K decks
-3%synergy
Windswept Heath
7.2%inclusion98 decks1.37K decks
-3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.9%inclusion95 decks1.37K decks
0%synergy
Rimewood Falls
6.7%inclusion92 decks1.37K decks
-2%synergy
Woodland Stream
6.6%inclusion90 decks1.37K decks
2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
6.5%inclusion89 decks1.37K decks
-3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
6.4%inclusion87 decks1.37K decks
-3%synergy