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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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Scryfall
MTGStocks
Shared Roots
4.3%inclusion2 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
2.2%inclusion2 decks91 decks
1%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
2.2%inclusion1 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Waterbender's Restoration
2.2%inclusion1 decks46 decks
2%synergy
White Lotus Tile
2.1%inclusion1 decks48 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Deeproot Pilgrimage
91%inclusion205 decks225 decks
84%synergy
Merrow Reejerey
92%inclusion207 decks225 decks
83%synergy
Vodalian Hexcatcher
90%inclusion202 decks225 decks
83%synergy
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
91%inclusion205 decks225 decks
82%synergy
Merrow Commerce
85%inclusion191 decks225 decks
81%synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
87%inclusion195 decks225 decks
78%synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
88%inclusion199 decks225 decks
78%synergy
Lord of Atlantis
84%inclusion188 decks225 decks
77%synergy
Deeproot Waters
85%inclusion191 decks225 decks
76%synergy
Emperor Mihail II
84%inclusion190 decks225 decks
76%synergy
Top Cards
Kopala, Warden of Waves
77%inclusion173 decks225 decks
68%synergy
Kiora's Follower
76%inclusion171 decks225 decks
61%synergy
Merfolk Sovereign
74%inclusion166 decks225 decks
65%synergy
Seafloor Oracle
71%inclusion160 decks225 decks
63%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
70%inclusion158 decks225 decks
56%synergy
Deeproot Elite
69%inclusion155 decks225 decks
61%synergy
Hakbal of the Surging Soul
68%inclusion153 decks225 decks
64%synergy
Singer of Swift Rivers
67%inclusion150 decks225 decks
59%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
63%inclusion142 decks224 decks
60%synergy
Murkfiend Liege
63%inclusion142 decks225 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Seedborn Muse
62%inclusion140 decks225 decks
47%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
56%inclusion126 decks225 decks
30%synergy
Rhystic Study
43%inclusion97 decks225 decks
21%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
40%inclusion89 decks225 decks
22%synergy
Worldly Tutor
35%inclusion79 decks225 decks
20%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
29%inclusion65 decks225 decks
24%synergy
Mystical Tutor
25%inclusion57 decks225 decks
16%synergy
Force of Will
24%inclusion55 decks225 decks
14%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
13%inclusion29 decks225 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
12%inclusion27 decks225 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Merfolk Mistbinder
63%inclusion142 decks225 decks
56%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
62%inclusion140 decks225 decks
57%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
62%inclusion139 decks225 decks
50%synergy
Lullmage Mentor
61%inclusion137 decks225 decks
59%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
58%inclusion131 decks225 decks
51%synergy
Forerunner of the Heralds
54%inclusion121 decks225 decks
50%synergy
Seahunter
46%inclusion104 decks225 decks
44%synergy
Wanderwine Prophets
46%inclusion103 decks225 decks
44%synergy
Merrow Harbinger
45%inclusion101 decks225 decks
43%synergy
Surgespanner
44%inclusion99 decks225 decks
40%synergy
Benthic Biomancer
43%inclusion96 decks225 decks
37%synergy
Mist Dancer
42%inclusion95 decks225 decks
35%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
42%inclusion94 decks225 decks
34%synergy
Tishana, Voice of Thunder
36%inclusion81 decks225 decks
30%synergy
Fallowsage
35%inclusion79 decks225 decks
34%synergy
Realmwalker
35%inclusion78 decks225 decks
27%synergy
Metallic Mimic
34%inclusion76 decks225 decks
28%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
33%inclusion75 decks225 decks
2%synergy
Merfolk Trickster
32%inclusion72 decks225 decks
31%synergy
Tide Shaper
32%inclusion72 decks225 decks
30%synergy
Silvergill Adept
32%inclusion71 decks225 decks
30%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
31%inclusion70 decks225 decks
29%synergy
Cursecatcher
31%inclusion70 decks225 decks
30%synergy
Mindspring Merfolk
28%inclusion61 decks215 decks
26%synergy
Zegana, Utopian Speaker
28%inclusion63 decks225 decks
20%synergy
Mistcaller
26%inclusion59 decks225 decks
26%synergy
Merfolk Skydiver
25%inclusion56 decks225 decks
19%synergy
Deeproot Historian
24%inclusion54 decks225 decks
18%synergy
Empress Galina
23%inclusion52 decks225 decks
22%synergy
Mist-Cloaked Herald
22%inclusion49 decks225 decks
19%synergy
Cenote Scout
21%inclusion47 decks225 decks
19%synergy
Summon: Leviathan
20%inclusion28 decks141 decks
13%synergy
Forensic Researcher
20%inclusion44 decks225 decks
18%synergy
Deepchannel Mentor
18%inclusion40 decks225 decks
16%synergy
Prime Speaker Zegana
17%inclusion39 decks225 decks
7%synergy
Coralhelm Commander
17%inclusion39 decks225 decks
15%synergy
Floodpits Drowner
17%inclusion38 decks221 decks
16%synergy
Sigil Tracer
16%inclusion37 decks225 decks
16%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
16%inclusion37 decks225 decks
12%synergy
Cosi's Trickster
16%inclusion36 decks225 decks
15%synergy
Harbinger of the Tides
16%inclusion36 decks225 decks
15%synergy
Nicanzil, Current Conductor
15%inclusion34 decks225 decks
7%synergy
Birds of Paradise
14%inclusion32 decks225 decks
-13%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
14%inclusion31 decks225 decks
6%synergy
Tempest Caller
14%inclusion31 decks225 decks
12%synergy
Rishadan Dockhand
13%inclusion30 decks225 decks
13%synergy
Roaming Throne
13%inclusion29 decks225 decks
5%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
13%inclusion29 decks225 decks
4%synergy
Masked Vandal
13%inclusion29 decks225 decks
11%synergy
Deeproot Wayfinder
12%inclusion28 decks225 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
57%inclusion128 decks225 decks
27%synergy
Counterspell
54%inclusion121 decks225 decks
4%synergy
Beast Within
53%inclusion120 decks225 decks
3%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
37%inclusion83 decks225 decks
11%synergy
Swan Song
30%inclusion68 decks225 decks
11%synergy
Inspiring Call
29%inclusion65 decks225 decks
16%synergy
Ripples of Potential
28%inclusion64 decks225 decks
19%synergy
Mana Drain
28%inclusion63 decks225 decks
12%synergy
Flare of Denial
27%inclusion61 decks225 decks
24%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25%inclusion56 decks225 decks
2%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
24%inclusion53 decks225 decks
19%synergy
Pongify
24%inclusion53 decks225 decks
-1%synergy
Negate
23%inclusion51 decks225 decks
-3%synergy
Growth Spiral
21%inclusion47 decks225 decks
-24%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion46 decks224 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Denial
20%inclusion46 decks225 decks
-2%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
20%inclusion44 decks225 decks
15%synergy
Force of Negation
18%inclusion41 decks225 decks
10%synergy
Chord of Calling
16%inclusion37 decks225 decks
9%synergy
Nature's Claim
14%inclusion31 decks225 decks
4%synergy
Aetherize
12%inclusion27 decks225 decks
0%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion25 decks225 decks
-3%synergy
Krosan Grip
10%inclusion23 decks225 decks
2%synergy
Voidslime
10%inclusion22 decks225 decks
5%synergy
Return to Nature
7.6%inclusion17 decks225 decks
2%synergy
Quandrix Command
7.6%inclusion17 decks225 decks
3%synergy
Disallow
7.6%inclusion17 decks225 decks
6%synergy
Kindred Summons
6.7%inclusion15 decks225 decks
6%synergy
Crop Rotation
6.7%inclusion15 decks225 decks
-7%synergy
Force of Vigor
6.2%inclusion14 decks225 decks
2%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
5.8%inclusion13 decks225 decks
3%synergy
Filter Out
5.3%inclusion12 decks225 decks
3%synergy
Cryptic Command
5.3%inclusion12 decks225 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Harvest Season
34%inclusion76 decks225 decks
32%synergy
Raise the Palisade
31%inclusion70 decks225 decks
25%synergy
Cultivate
29%inclusion66 decks225 decks
-17%synergy
Nature's Lore
27%inclusion60 decks225 decks
-4%synergy
Wave Goodbye
26%inclusion58 decks225 decks
15%synergy
Kodama's Reach
26%inclusion58 decks225 decks
-10%synergy
Rampant Growth
25%inclusion57 decks225 decks
-15%synergy
Three Visits
22%inclusion50 decks225 decks
-1%synergy
Farseek
20%inclusion44 decks225 decks
-5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
18%inclusion40 decks225 decks
8%synergy
Aquitect's Will
16%inclusion36 decks225 decks
15%synergy
Finale of Devastation
15%inclusion34 decks225 decks
3%synergy
Distant Melody
13%inclusion30 decks225 decks
10%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
12%inclusion26 decks225 decks
9%synergy
River's Rebuke
9.3%inclusion21 decks225 decks
7%synergy
Neoform
8.4%inclusion19 decks225 decks
5%synergy
Rite of Replication
8.0%inclusion18 decks225 decks
1%synergy
Ponder
6.7%inclusion15 decks225 decks
0%synergy
Explore
6.7%inclusion15 decks225 decks
-14%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
6.7%inclusion15 decks225 decks
-2%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
5.8%inclusion13 decks225 decks
-6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.3%inclusion12 decks225 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Herald's Horn
25%inclusion56 decks225 decks
21%synergy
Bident of Thassa
20%inclusion46 decks225 decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion40 decks225 decks
-8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion38 decks225 decks
-5%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
16%inclusion36 decks225 decks
15%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
16%inclusion36 decks225 decks
14%synergy
Isochron Scepter
16%inclusion36 decks225 decks
14%synergy
Coat of Arms
11%inclusion24 decks225 decks
9%synergy
Door of Destinies
10%inclusion23 decks225 decks
9%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
8.4%inclusion19 decks225 decks
2%synergy
The One Ring
8.4%inclusion19 decks225 decks
1%synergy
Banner of Kinship
7.3%inclusion16 decks218 decks
5%synergy
The Great Henge
7.1%inclusion16 decks225 decks
-2%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
7.1%inclusion16 decks225 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Intruder Alarm
61%inclusion137 decks225 decks
57%synergy
Quest for Renewal
52%inclusion118 decks225 decks
51%synergy
Kindred Discovery
46%inclusion103 decks225 decks
36%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
43%inclusion97 decks225 decks
40%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
32%inclusion71 decks225 decks
24%synergy
Hardened Scales
27%inclusion61 decks225 decks
12%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
27%inclusion61 decks225 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Remora
25%inclusion57 decks225 decks
10%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
21%inclusion48 decks225 decks
15%synergy
Branching Evolution
14%inclusion32 decks225 decks
3%synergy
Elven Chorus
14%inclusion31 decks225 decks
10%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
13%inclusion29 decks215 decks
11%synergy
Doubling Season
12%inclusion26 decks225 decks
2%synergy
Sylvan Library
11%inclusion25 decks225 decks
2%synergy
Guardian Project
11%inclusion24 decks225 decks
4%synergy
Hadana's Climb
9.3%inclusion21 decks225 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
8.9%inclusion20 decks225 decks
5%synergy
Wild Growth
8.4%inclusion19 decks225 decks
0%synergy
Song of Freyalise
8.4%inclusion19 decks225 decks
8%synergy
Earthcraft
8.0%inclusion18 decks225 decks
7%synergy
Sphere Grid
7.8%inclusion11 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Wizard Class
7.6%inclusion17 decks225 decks
2%synergy
Opposition
7.1%inclusion16 decks225 decks
7%synergy
Spreading Seas
6.7%inclusion15 decks225 decks
6%synergy
Path of Discovery
5.8%inclusion13 decks225 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, Thief of Crowns
12%inclusion27 decks225 decks
5%synergy
Kiora, Master of the Depths
7.6%inclusion17 decks225 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
58%inclusion131 decks225 decks
8%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
39%inclusion87 decks225 decks
21%synergy
Three Tree City
37%inclusion82 decks222 decks
32%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
35%inclusion79 decks225 decks
13%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
34%inclusion77 decks225 decks
15%synergy
Mutavault
24%inclusion54 decks225 decks
23%synergy
Karn's Bastion
24%inclusion53 decks225 decks
12%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
23%inclusion51 decks225 decks
1%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
22%inclusion49 decks225 decks
19%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
21%inclusion47 decks225 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
17%inclusion39 decks225 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
15%inclusion33 decks225 decks
-7%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
12%inclusion28 decks225 decks
-5%synergy
Mistrise Village
12%inclusion21 decks174 decks
1%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
12%inclusion27 decks225 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.1%inclusion16 decks225 decks
-8%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
5.8%inclusion13 decks225 decks
0%synergy
Halimar Depths
5.3%inclusion12 decks225 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion197 decks225 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion159 decks225 decks
8%synergy
Simic Signet
35%inclusion79 decks225 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
32%inclusion73 decks225 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion32 decks225 decks
-6%synergy
Patchwork Banner
12%inclusion27 decks222 decks
9%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.6%inclusion17 decks225 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.7%inclusion15 decks225 decks
-3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.3%inclusion12 decks225 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion218 decks225 decks
1%synergy
Forest
96%inclusion216 decks225 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion209 decks225 decks
8%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
77%inclusion174 decks225 decks
18%synergy
Breeding Pool
76%inclusion170 decks225 decks
30%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
68%inclusion152 decks225 decks
15%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
66%inclusion149 decks225 decks
22%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
57%inclusion129 decks225 decks
15%synergy
Misty Rainforest
56%inclusion125 decks225 decks
24%synergy
Path of Ancestry
56%inclusion125 decks225 decks
38%synergy
Flooded Grove
51%inclusion114 decks225 decks
10%synergy
Cavern of Souls
47%inclusion106 decks225 decks
41%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
42%inclusion94 decks225 decks
35%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
42%inclusion94 decks225 decks
22%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
38%inclusion85 decks225 decks
-1%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
38%inclusion85 decks225 decks
-11%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
35%inclusion79 decks225 decks
28%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
35%inclusion79 decks225 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Mystery
32%inclusion73 decks225 decks
-6%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
30%inclusion68 decks225 decks
18%synergy
Willowrush Verge
25%inclusion55 decks216 decks
9%synergy
Hedge Maze
25%inclusion57 decks225 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion46 decks224 decks
9%synergy
Tropical Island
20%inclusion44 decks225 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion42 decks225 decks
-5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
18%inclusion40 decks225 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Strand
17%inclusion38 decks225 decks
6%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
16%inclusion37 decks225 decks
12%synergy
Polluted Delta
15%inclusion33 decks225 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion32 decks225 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion31 decks225 decks
-11%synergy
Windswept Heath
14%inclusion31 decks225 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion29 decks225 decks
-9%synergy
Scalding Tarn
12%inclusion26 decks225 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion23 decks225 decks
3%synergy
Tangled Islet
10%inclusion23 decks225 decks
-6%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
9.3%inclusion21 decks225 decks
0%synergy
Rimewood Falls
8.9%inclusion20 decks225 decks
0%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.4%inclusion19 decks225 decks
5%synergy
Overflowing Basin
8.0%inclusion18 decks225 decks
-11%synergy
Wooded Foothills
8.0%inclusion18 decks225 decks
-2%synergy
Thornwood Falls
7.6%inclusion17 decks225 decks
-10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
7.6%inclusion17 decks225 decks
-12%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.3%inclusion12 decks225 decks
0%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
5.3%inclusion12 decks225 decks
-1%synergy
City of Brass
5.3%inclusion12 decks225 decks
-1%synergy