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 Crescendo
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
19%synergy
Champions of the Shoal
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Eclipsed Realms
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Silvergill Mentor
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
14%synergy
Disruptor of Currents
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Merrow Reejerey
92%inclusion1.48K decks1.60K decks
84%synergy
Deeproot Waters
90%inclusion1.45K decks1.60K decks
82%synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
91%inclusion1.47K decks1.60K decks
81%synergy
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
88%inclusion1.41K decks1.60K decks
79%synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
86%inclusion1.38K decks1.60K decks
77%synergy
Kopala, Warden of Waves
86%inclusion1.38K decks1.60K decks
77%synergy
Emperor Mihail II
85%inclusion1.36K decks1.60K decks
76%synergy
Merrow Commerce
79%inclusion1.27K decks1.60K decks
75%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
82%inclusion1.31K decks1.60K decks
74%synergy
Deeproot Elite
80%inclusion1.29K decks1.60K decks
73%synergy
Top Cards
Merfolk Sovereign
79%inclusion1.26K decks1.60K decks
70%synergy
Seafloor Oracle
79%inclusion1.26K decks1.60K decks
71%synergy
Vodalian Hexcatcher
78%inclusion1.25K decks1.60K decks
71%synergy
Merfolk Mistbinder
77%inclusion1.23K decks1.60K decks
70%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
74%inclusion1.18K decks1.60K decks
59%synergy
Lord of Atlantis
72%inclusion1.15K decks1.60K decks
66%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
71%inclusion1.14K decks1.60K decks
59%synergy
Hakbal of the Surging Soul
68%inclusion1.09K decks1.60K decks
64%synergy
Kiora's Follower
68%inclusion1.09K decks1.60K decks
53%synergy
Murkfiend Liege
66%inclusion1.06K decks1.60K decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Seedborn Muse
48%inclusion767 decks1.60K decks
32%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
42%inclusion676 decks1.60K decks
17%synergy
Rhystic Study
26%inclusion417 decks1.60K decks
5%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
21%inclusion337 decks1.60K decks
5%synergy
Worldly Tutor
16%inclusion254 decks1.60K decks
1%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
15%inclusion233 decks1.60K decks
10%synergy
Force of Will
13%inclusion201 decks1.60K decks
3%synergy
Mystical Tutor
11%inclusion176 decks1.60K decks
2%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
8.3%inclusion133 decks1.60K decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Singer of Swift Rivers
64%inclusion1.02K decks1.60K decks
57%synergy
Lullmage Mentor
61%inclusion974 decks1.60K decks
59%synergy
Forerunner of the Heralds
60%inclusion961 decks1.60K decks
56%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
54%inclusion865 decks1.60K decks
47%synergy
Mist Dancer
44%inclusion713 decks1.60K decks
38%synergy
Merrow Harbinger
44%inclusion704 decks1.60K decks
41%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
43%inclusion698 decks1.60K decks
38%synergy
Fallowsage
43%inclusion692 decks1.60K decks
42%synergy
Surgespanner
43%inclusion691 decks1.60K decks
40%synergy
Seahunter
43%inclusion685 decks1.60K decks
41%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
42%inclusion676 decks1.60K decks
11%synergy
Tishana, Voice of Thunder
42%inclusion672 decks1.60K decks
36%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
39%inclusion458 decks1.18K decks
35%synergy
Realmwalker
39%inclusion619 decks1.60K decks
31%synergy
Benthic Biomancer
38%inclusion612 decks1.60K decks
32%synergy
Merfolk Skydiver
37%inclusion590 decks1.60K decks
31%synergy
Silvergill Adept
37%inclusion590 decks1.60K decks
35%synergy
Tide Shaper
34%inclusion553 decks1.60K decks
33%synergy
Zegana, Utopian Speaker
33%inclusion528 decks1.60K decks
25%synergy
Merfolk Trickster
32%inclusion511 decks1.60K decks
30%synergy
Deeproot Historian
31%inclusion505 decks1.60K decks
26%synergy
Wanderwine Prophets
30%inclusion479 decks1.60K decks
28%synergy
Metallic Mimic
27%inclusion440 decks1.60K decks
22%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
27%inclusion431 decks1.60K decks
25%synergy
Mist-Cloaked Herald
27%inclusion428 decks1.60K decks
24%synergy
Cursecatcher
24%inclusion387 decks1.60K decks
23%synergy
Coralhelm Commander
24%inclusion384 decks1.60K decks
22%synergy
Harbinger of the Tides
24%inclusion378 decks1.60K decks
23%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
23%inclusion371 decks1.60K decks
15%synergy
Mindspring Merfolk
23%inclusion51 decks222 decks
21%synergy
Summon: Leviathan
23%inclusion33 decks146 decks
15%synergy
Tempest Caller
22%inclusion359 decks1.60K decks
21%synergy
Mistcaller
22%inclusion357 decks1.60K decks
22%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
21%inclusion335 decks1.60K decks
13%synergy
Nicanzil, Current Conductor
20%inclusion328 decks1.60K decks
13%synergy
Prime Speaker Zegana
20%inclusion326 decks1.60K decks
10%synergy
Cenote Scout
18%inclusion294 decks1.60K decks
16%synergy
Jadelight Ranger
18%inclusion285 decks1.60K decks
16%synergy
Deepchannel Mentor
18%inclusion285 decks1.60K decks
16%synergy
Jungleborn Pioneer
18%inclusion283 decks1.60K decks
17%synergy
Tributary Instructor
17%inclusion271 decks1.60K decks
13%synergy
Cosi's Trickster
17%inclusion271 decks1.60K decks
16%synergy
Empress Galina
17%inclusion271 decks1.60K decks
16%synergy
Jadelight Spelunker
17%inclusion265 decks1.60K decks
14%synergy
Kiora, the Rising Tide
16%inclusion81 decks516 decks
13%synergy
Floodpits Drowner
15%inclusion112 decks724 decks
14%synergy
River Sneak
15%inclusion244 decks1.60K decks
14%synergy
True-Name Nemesis
15%inclusion244 decks1.60K decks
14%synergy
Deeproot Wayfinder
15%inclusion239 decks1.60K decks
14%synergy
Wake Thrasher
14%inclusion220 decks1.60K decks
13%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
62%inclusion1K decks1.60K decks
12%synergy
Beast Within
52%inclusion835 decks1.60K decks
2%synergy
Heroic Intervention
47%inclusion757 decks1.60K decks
17%synergy
Inspiring Call
39%inclusion632 decks1.60K decks
26%synergy
Negate
37%inclusion590 decks1.60K decks
11%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
36%inclusion584 decks1.60K decks
10%synergy
Growth Spiral
34%inclusion548 decks1.60K decks
-11%synergy
Ripples of Potential
31%inclusion502 decks1.60K decks
21%synergy
Pongify
28%inclusion443 decks1.60K decks
3%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
26%inclusion413 decks1.60K decks
21%synergy
Arcane Denial
21%inclusion339 decks1.60K decks
-2%synergy
Swan Song
21%inclusion331 decks1.60K decks
2%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion299 decks1.60K decks
-4%synergy
Nature's Claim
17%inclusion279 decks1.60K decks
8%synergy
Mana Drain
16%inclusion262 decks1.60K decks
1%synergy
Flare of Denial
15%inclusion191 decks1.26K decks
12%synergy
Aetherize
14%inclusion230 decks1.60K decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion160 decks1.18K decks
2%synergy
Reality Shift
13%inclusion213 decks1.60K decks
-1%synergy
Return to Nature
13%inclusion208 decks1.60K decks
7%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
12%inclusion200 decks1.60K decks
8%synergy
Krosan Grip
12%inclusion198 decks1.60K decks
5%synergy
Force of Negation
9.4%inclusion151 decks1.60K decks
2%synergy
Mutational Advantage
9.0%inclusion140 decks1.55K decks
4%synergy
Chord of Calling
9.0%inclusion144 decks1.60K decks
2%synergy
Filter Out
8.6%inclusion138 decks1.60K decks
6%synergy
Kindred Summons
8.0%inclusion129 decks1.60K decks
7%synergy
Simic Charm
7.9%inclusion127 decks1.60K decks
0%synergy
Voidslime
7.8%inclusion125 decks1.60K decks
3%synergy
Quandrix Command
7.7%inclusion123 decks1.60K decks
3%synergy
Brainstorm
7.4%inclusion119 decks1.60K decks
-7%synergy
Resculpt
7.2%inclusion116 decks1.60K decks
1%synergy
Vitalize
6.0%inclusion97 decks1.60K decks
5%synergy
Spell Pierce
5.9%inclusion94 decks1.60K decks
3%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
5.2%inclusion83 decks1.60K decks
-5%synergy
Disallow
5.0%inclusion81 decks1.60K decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
44%inclusion703 decks1.60K decks
-3%synergy
Harvest Season
40%inclusion634 decks1.60K decks
38%synergy
Rampant Growth
36%inclusion577 decks1.60K decks
-5%synergy
Wave Goodbye
33%inclusion536 decks1.60K decks
23%synergy
Kodama's Reach
32%inclusion521 decks1.60K decks
-4%synergy
Raise the Palisade
29%inclusion470 decks1.60K decks
23%synergy
Nature's Lore
25%inclusion408 decks1.60K decks
-5%synergy
Aquitect's Will
25%inclusion401 decks1.60K decks
24%synergy
Distant Melody
23%inclusion367 decks1.60K decks
20%synergy
Farseek
21%inclusion341 decks1.60K decks
-4%synergy
Three Visits
21%inclusion330 decks1.60K decks
-3%synergy
River's Rebuke
11%inclusion183 decks1.60K decks
9%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
11%inclusion181 decks1.60K decks
8%synergy
Explore
11%inclusion180 decks1.60K decks
-9%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion178 decks1.60K decks
1%synergy
Curse of the Swine
8.5%inclusion136 decks1.60K decks
-2%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
7.5%inclusion121 decks1.60K decks
-5%synergy
Finale of Devastation
7.1%inclusion114 decks1.60K decks
-4%synergy
Ravenform
6.5%inclusion104 decks1.60K decks
2%synergy
Ponder
6.4%inclusion102 decks1.60K decks
-1%synergy
Rite of Replication
5.7%inclusion92 decks1.60K decks
-2%synergy
Neoform
5.4%inclusion87 decks1.60K decks
2%synergy
Shared Roots
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bident of Thassa
32%inclusion516 decks1.60K decks
25%synergy
Herald's Horn
30%inclusion479 decks1.60K decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion360 decks1.60K decks
-3%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
21%inclusion345 decks1.60K decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion259 decks1.60K decks
-4%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
15%inclusion234 decks1.60K decks
14%synergy
Door of Destinies
11%inclusion181 decks1.60K decks
10%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
11%inclusion176 decks1.60K decks
5%synergy
Isochron Scepter
10%inclusion162 decks1.60K decks
8%synergy
Banner of Kinship
10%inclusion50 decks521 decks
8%synergy
Coat of Arms
8.4%inclusion135 decks1.60K decks
7%synergy
The Great Henge
7.5%inclusion121 decks1.60K decks
-2%synergy
The Ozolith
6.4%inclusion103 decks1.60K decks
0%synergy
Icon of Ancestry
5.8%inclusion93 decks1.60K decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Quest for Renewal
50%inclusion804 decks1.60K decks
48%synergy
Kindred Discovery
47%inclusion749 decks1.60K decks
37%synergy
Intruder Alarm
44%inclusion714 decks1.60K decks
41%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
44%inclusion703 decks1.60K decks
36%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
34%inclusion546 decks1.60K decks
31%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
29%inclusion471 decks1.60K decks
16%synergy
Hardened Scales
29%inclusion471 decks1.60K decks
14%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
20%inclusion327 decks1.60K decks
14%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
15%inclusion31 decks202 decks
13%synergy
Elven Chorus
15%inclusion241 decks1.60K decks
12%synergy
Branching Evolution
15%inclusion237 decks1.60K decks
3%synergy
Mystic Remora
15%inclusion234 decks1.60K decks
0%synergy
Hadana's Climb
13%inclusion203 decks1.60K decks
9%synergy
Guardian Project
11%inclusion171 decks1.60K decks
4%synergy
Aquatic Incursion
11%inclusion170 decks1.60K decks
10%synergy
Path of Discovery
9.3%inclusion149 decks1.60K decks
7%synergy
Song of Freyalise
8.3%inclusion133 decks1.60K decks
8%synergy
Spreading Seas
8.2%inclusion131 decks1.60K decks
7%synergy
Doubling Season
7.7%inclusion124 decks1.60K decks
-2%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
7.4%inclusion119 decks1.60K decks
4%synergy
Wizard Class
7.4%inclusion119 decks1.60K decks
2%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
7.4%inclusion118 decks1.60K decks
2%synergy
Wild Growth
7.3%inclusion117 decks1.60K decks
-1%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
7.0%inclusion112 decks1.60K decks
3%synergy
Sylvan Library
6.3%inclusion101 decks1.60K decks
-3%synergy
Springleaf Parade
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Lost in the Maze
5.6%inclusion90 decks1.60K decks
5%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
5.5%inclusion89 decks1.60K decks
-1%synergy
Exploration
5.1%inclusion82 decks1.60K decks
-8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, Thief of Crowns
8.0%inclusion128 decks1.60K decks
1%synergy
Kiora, Master of the Depths
7.8%inclusion125 decks1.60K decks
5%synergy
Kiora, the Crashing Wave
5.0%inclusion81 decks1.60K decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
60%inclusion957 decks1.60K decks
10%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
33%inclusion536 decks1.60K decks
16%synergy
Three Tree City
27%inclusion263 decks969 decks
22%synergy
Karn's Bastion
24%inclusion384 decks1.60K decks
13%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
22%inclusion359 decks1.60K decks
1%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
20%inclusion324 decks1.60K decks
2%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
18%inclusion295 decks1.60K decks
-3%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
17%inclusion276 decks1.60K decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion274 decks1.60K decks
-5%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
16%inclusion263 decks1.60K decks
4%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
13%inclusion216 decks1.60K decks
8%synergy
Mutavault
13%inclusion207 decks1.60K decks
12%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
11%inclusion184 decks1.60K decks
-6%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
11%inclusion181 decks1.60K decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion160 decks1.60K decks
-6%synergy
Halimar Depths
6.9%inclusion111 decks1.60K decks
4%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
1%synergy
Castle Vantress
6.1%inclusion98 decks1.60K decks
-1%synergy
Lumbering Falls
5.9%inclusion94 decks1.60K decks
-1%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
5.8%inclusion93 decks1.60K decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
84%inclusion1.35K decks1.60K decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion1.14K decks1.60K decks
8%synergy
Simic Signet
43%inclusion688 decks1.60K decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
30%inclusion476 decks1.60K decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion351 decks1.60K decks
2%synergy
Patchwork Banner
17%inclusion161 decks944 decks
14%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.0%inclusion144 decks1.60K decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.3%inclusion134 decks1.60K decks
-1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.5%inclusion120 decks1.60K decks
2%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion1.58K decks1.60K decks
3%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion1.57K decks1.60K decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion1.43K decks1.60K decks
4%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
72%inclusion1.16K decks1.60K decks
12%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
59%inclusion944 decks1.60K decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
58%inclusion929 decks1.60K decks
41%synergy
Breeding Pool
56%inclusion892 decks1.60K decks
9%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
53%inclusion849 decks1.60K decks
10%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
48%inclusion764 decks1.60K decks
41%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
47%inclusion760 decks1.60K decks
5%synergy
Flooded Grove
44%inclusion702 decks1.60K decks
2%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
43%inclusion691 decks1.60K decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Mystery
43%inclusion686 decks1.60K decks
4%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
42%inclusion673 decks1.60K decks
3%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
38%inclusion608 decks1.60K decks
31%synergy
Misty Rainforest
33%inclusion531 decks1.60K decks
2%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
32%inclusion521 decks1.60K decks
12%synergy
Cavern of Souls
31%inclusion505 decks1.60K decks
26%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
28%inclusion443 decks1.60K decks
8%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
22%inclusion353 decks1.60K decks
9%synergy
Hedge Maze
18%inclusion293 decks1.60K decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion292 decks1.60K decks
-7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion287 decks1.60K decks
-6%synergy
Willowrush Verge
17%inclusion38 decks226 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion260 decks1.60K decks
-6%synergy
Tropical Island
14%inclusion232 decks1.60K decks
1%synergy
Thornwood Falls
14%inclusion224 decks1.60K decks
-4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion160 decks1.18K decks
2%synergy
Overflowing Basin
13%inclusion205 decks1.57K decks
-6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion200 decks1.60K decks
-7%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion191 decks1.60K decks
-3%synergy
Tangled Islet
12%inclusion188 decks1.60K decks
-5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion178 decks1.60K decks
1%synergy
Flooded Strand
10%inclusion156 decks1.60K decks
-1%synergy
Simic Guildgate
9.1%inclusion146 decks1.60K decks
-1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
8.3%inclusion133 decks1.60K decks
-1%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
8.2%inclusion131 decks1.60K decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.9%inclusion127 decks1.60K decks
1%synergy
Polluted Delta
7.6%inclusion122 decks1.60K decks
-2%synergy
Windswept Heath
7.5%inclusion120 decks1.60K decks
-2%synergy
Woodland Stream
7.1%inclusion114 decks1.60K decks
2%synergy
Rimewood Falls
7.0%inclusion112 decks1.60K decks
-2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
6.6%inclusion106 decks1.60K decks
-2%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
6.5%inclusion105 decks1.60K decks
-2%synergy
Rain-Slicked Copse
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
2%synergy
Opal Palace
5.1%inclusion82 decks1.60K decks
3%synergy