Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca (Commander) - Optimized

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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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Champions of the Shoal
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Silvergill Mentor
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Shared Roots
4.5%inclusion3 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Silvergill Peddler
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Deeproot Pilgrimage
92%inclusion217 decks236 decks
85%synergy
Vodalian Hexcatcher
90%inclusion212 decks236 decks
83%synergy
Merrow Reejerey
92%inclusion216 decks236 decks
83%synergy
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
91%inclusion214 decks236 decks
82%synergy
Merrow Commerce
85%inclusion201 decks236 decks
81%synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
88%inclusion207 decks236 decks
79%synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
88%inclusion208 decks236 decks
78%synergy
Lord of Atlantis
83%inclusion197 decks236 decks
77%synergy
Deeproot Waters
85%inclusion200 decks236 decks
76%synergy
Emperor Mihail II
84%inclusion198 decks236 decks
75%synergy
Top Cards
Kopala, Warden of Waves
78%inclusion185 decks236 decks
70%synergy
Kiora's Follower
76%inclusion180 decks236 decks
62%synergy
Merfolk Sovereign
73%inclusion173 decks236 decks
65%synergy
Seafloor Oracle
71%inclusion168 decks236 decks
63%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
71%inclusion167 decks236 decks
57%synergy
Deeproot Elite
69%inclusion163 decks236 decks
62%synergy
Singer of Swift Rivers
69%inclusion162 decks236 decks
61%synergy
Hakbal of the Surging Soul
68%inclusion160 decks236 decks
64%synergy
Merfolk Mistbinder
63%inclusion149 decks236 decks
56%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
63%inclusion148 decks236 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Seedborn Muse
64%inclusion150 decks236 decks
48%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
55%inclusion130 decks236 decks
29%synergy
Rhystic Study
43%inclusion101 decks236 decks
21%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
38%inclusion90 decks236 decks
21%synergy
Worldly Tutor
35%inclusion82 decks236 decks
19%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
28%inclusion67 decks236 decks
23%synergy
Mystical Tutor
25%inclusion58 decks236 decks
15%synergy
Force of Will
22%inclusion53 decks236 decks
12%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
12%inclusion28 decks236 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion27 decks236 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Murkfiend Liege
63%inclusion148 decks236 decks
48%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
63%inclusion147 decks235 decks
59%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
62%inclusion146 decks236 decks
56%synergy
Lullmage Mentor
60%inclusion142 decks236 decks
58%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
58%inclusion138 decks236 decks
51%synergy
Forerunner of the Heralds
54%inclusion128 decks236 decks
50%synergy
Merrow Harbinger
47%inclusion110 decks236 decks
44%synergy
Seahunter
46%inclusion108 decks236 decks
44%synergy
Surgespanner
44%inclusion105 decks236 decks
41%synergy
Wanderwine Prophets
44%inclusion105 decks236 decks
43%synergy
Benthic Biomancer
43%inclusion102 decks236 decks
37%synergy
Mist Dancer
43%inclusion101 decks236 decks
36%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
40%inclusion95 decks236 decks
33%synergy
Fallowsage
37%inclusion87 decks236 decks
36%synergy
Tishana, Voice of Thunder
36%inclusion85 decks236 decks
30%synergy
Realmwalker
35%inclusion82 decks236 decks
28%synergy
Merfolk Trickster
34%inclusion80 decks236 decks
32%synergy
Tide Shaper
33%inclusion77 decks236 decks
31%synergy
Cursecatcher
32%inclusion76 decks236 decks
31%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
32%inclusion76 decks236 decks
1%synergy
Silvergill Adept
32%inclusion76 decks236 decks
31%synergy
Metallic Mimic
31%inclusion74 decks236 decks
26%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
31%inclusion73 decks236 decks
29%synergy
Mindspring Merfolk
30%inclusion67 decks226 decks
28%synergy
Zegana, Utopian Speaker
28%inclusion65 decks236 decks
20%synergy
Mistcaller
27%inclusion63 decks236 decks
26%synergy
Merfolk Skydiver
25%inclusion60 decks236 decks
20%synergy
Deeproot Historian
25%inclusion58 decks236 decks
19%synergy
Empress Galina
22%inclusion53 decks236 decks
22%synergy
Summon: Leviathan
22%inclusion34 decks154 decks
15%synergy
Mist-Cloaked Herald
21%inclusion50 decks236 decks
19%synergy
Cenote Scout
21%inclusion50 decks236 decks
19%synergy
Forensic Researcher
19%inclusion45 decks236 decks
18%synergy
Harbinger of the Tides
18%inclusion42 decks236 decks
17%synergy
Deepchannel Mentor
17%inclusion41 decks236 decks
16%synergy
Floodpits Drowner
17%inclusion40 decks232 decks
16%synergy
Coralhelm Commander
17%inclusion40 decks236 decks
15%synergy
Prime Speaker Zegana
17%inclusion40 decks236 decks
7%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
16%inclusion38 decks236 decks
12%synergy
Sigil Tracer
16%inclusion38 decks236 decks
16%synergy
Cosi's Trickster
15%inclusion36 decks236 decks
15%synergy
Nicanzil, Current Conductor
14%inclusion34 decks236 decks
7%synergy
Birds of Paradise
14%inclusion34 decks236 decks
-13%synergy
Masked Vandal
14%inclusion33 decks236 decks
12%synergy
Tempest Caller
14%inclusion33 decks236 decks
12%synergy
Rishadan Dockhand
13%inclusion31 decks236 decks
13%synergy
Deeproot Wayfinder
13%inclusion31 decks236 decks
12%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
13%inclusion30 decks236 decks
5%synergy
Roaming Throne
12%inclusion29 decks236 decks
4%synergy
True-Name Nemesis
12%inclusion29 decks236 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
56%inclusion131 decks236 decks
25%synergy
Counterspell
55%inclusion129 decks236 decks
5%synergy
Beast Within
53%inclusion125 decks236 decks
3%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
36%inclusion86 decks236 decks
10%synergy
Swan Song
29%inclusion69 decks236 decks
10%synergy
Inspiring Call
29%inclusion68 decks236 decks
16%synergy
Ripples of Potential
28%inclusion66 decks236 decks
18%synergy
Mana Drain
28%inclusion65 decks236 decks
12%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
26%inclusion61 decks236 decks
21%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
26%inclusion61 decks236 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Denial
25%inclusion60 decks236 decks
22%synergy
Pongify
25%inclusion59 decks236 decks
0%synergy
Negate
24%inclusion57 decks236 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Denial
21%inclusion50 decks236 decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion49 decks235 decks
9%synergy
Growth Spiral
21%inclusion49 decks236 decks
-24%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
19%inclusion45 decks236 decks
15%synergy
Force of Negation
17%inclusion39 decks236 decks
8%synergy
Chord of Calling
16%inclusion38 decks236 decks
8%synergy
Nature's Claim
14%inclusion32 decks236 decks
4%synergy
Aetherize
12%inclusion28 decks236 decks
0%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion27 decks236 decks
-3%synergy
Krosan Grip
9.3%inclusion22 decks236 decks
2%synergy
Voidslime
8.9%inclusion21 decks236 decks
4%synergy
Return to Nature
8.5%inclusion20 decks236 decks
3%synergy
Disallow
7.6%inclusion18 decks236 decks
6%synergy
Quandrix Command
7.2%inclusion17 decks236 decks
2%synergy
Crop Rotation
6.8%inclusion16 decks236 decks
-7%synergy
Force of Vigor
6.4%inclusion15 decks236 decks
2%synergy
Kindred Summons
6.4%inclusion15 decks236 decks
6%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
5.5%inclusion13 decks236 decks
3%synergy
Filter Out
5.1%inclusion12 decks236 decks
3%synergy
Spell Pierce
5.1%inclusion12 decks236 decks
2%synergy
Brainstorm
5.1%inclusion12 decks236 decks
-9%synergy
Vitalize
5.1%inclusion12 decks236 decks
4%synergy
Noxious Revival
5.1%inclusion12 decks236 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Harvest Season
34%inclusion81 decks236 decks
33%synergy
Cultivate
31%inclusion73 decks236 decks
-16%synergy
Raise the Palisade
31%inclusion72 decks236 decks
24%synergy
Rampant Growth
27%inclusion63 decks236 decks
-14%synergy
Nature's Lore
27%inclusion63 decks236 decks
-4%synergy
Wave Goodbye
26%inclusion61 decks236 decks
15%synergy
Kodama's Reach
26%inclusion61 decks236 decks
-10%synergy
Three Visits
21%inclusion50 decks236 decks
-2%synergy
Farseek
19%inclusion45 decks236 decks
-6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
18%inclusion42 decks236 decks
8%synergy
Aquitect's Will
16%inclusion38 decks236 decks
15%synergy
Finale of Devastation
14%inclusion33 decks236 decks
2%synergy
Distant Melody
14%inclusion33 decks236 decks
11%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
11%inclusion27 decks236 decks
9%synergy
River's Rebuke
8.5%inclusion20 decks236 decks
6%synergy
Neoform
8.1%inclusion19 decks236 decks
4%synergy
Rite of Replication
7.6%inclusion18 decks236 decks
0%synergy
Ponder
6.4%inclusion15 decks236 decks
-1%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
5.9%inclusion14 decks236 decks
-3%synergy
Explore
5.9%inclusion14 decks236 decks
-14%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.5%inclusion13 decks236 decks
0%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
5.5%inclusion13 decks236 decks
-7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Herald's Horn
25%inclusion60 decks236 decks
22%synergy
Bident of Thassa
20%inclusion47 decks236 decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion42 decks236 decks
-8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion41 decks236 decks
-4%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
17%inclusion39 decks236 decks
14%synergy
Isochron Scepter
16%inclusion38 decks236 decks
14%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
15%inclusion35 decks236 decks
14%synergy
Door of Destinies
11%inclusion25 decks236 decks
9%synergy
Coat of Arms
10%inclusion23 decks236 decks
8%synergy
The One Ring
8.5%inclusion20 decks236 decks
1%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
7.6%inclusion18 decks236 decks
1%synergy
Banner of Kinship
7.4%inclusion17 decks229 decks
6%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
7.2%inclusion17 decks236 decks
4%synergy
The Great Henge
6.4%inclusion15 decks236 decks
-3%synergy
The Earth Crystal
5.4%inclusion8 decks149 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Intruder Alarm
62%inclusion146 decks236 decks
58%synergy
Quest for Renewal
54%inclusion127 decks236 decks
52%synergy
Kindred Discovery
45%inclusion107 decks236 decks
36%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
43%inclusion101 decks236 decks
40%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
32%inclusion75 decks236 decks
24%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
25%inclusion60 decks236 decks
12%synergy
Hardened Scales
25%inclusion60 decks236 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Remora
25%inclusion58 decks236 decks
9%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
22%inclusion51 decks236 decks
16%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
14%inclusion32 decks226 decks
12%synergy
Elven Chorus
13%inclusion31 decks236 decks
10%synergy
Branching Evolution
13%inclusion31 decks236 decks
2%synergy
Sylvan Library
11%inclusion27 decks236 decks
2%synergy
Guardian Project
11%inclusion26 decks236 decks
4%synergy
Doubling Season
11%inclusion25 decks236 decks
1%synergy
Hadana's Climb
9.3%inclusion22 decks236 decks
5%synergy
Song of Freyalise
8.9%inclusion21 decks236 decks
8%synergy
Wild Growth
8.5%inclusion20 decks236 decks
0%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
8.5%inclusion20 decks236 decks
4%synergy
Earthcraft
8.1%inclusion19 decks236 decks
7%synergy
Wizard Class
7.6%inclusion18 decks236 decks
2%synergy
Spreading Seas
6.8%inclusion16 decks236 decks
6%synergy
Opposition
6.8%inclusion16 decks236 decks
6%synergy
Sphere Grid
6.5%inclusion10 decks154 decks
3%synergy
Path of Discovery
5.5%inclusion13 decks236 decks
4%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
5.1%inclusion12 decks236 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, Thief of Crowns
12%inclusion28 decks236 decks
5%synergy
Kiora, Master of the Depths
6.8%inclusion16 decks236 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
58%inclusion137 decks236 decks
8%synergy
Three Tree City
38%inclusion89 decks233 decks
33%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
38%inclusion89 decks236 decks
21%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
33%inclusion79 decks236 decks
11%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
33%inclusion77 decks236 decks
13%synergy
Karn's Bastion
22%inclusion53 decks236 decks
11%synergy
Mutavault
22%inclusion53 decks236 decks
21%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
22%inclusion52 decks236 decks
0%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
21%inclusion49 decks236 decks
18%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
21%inclusion49 decks236 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
18%inclusion42 decks236 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion34 decks236 decks
-7%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
12%inclusion29 decks236 decks
8%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
12%inclusion28 decks236 decks
-5%synergy
Mistrise Village
11%inclusion21 decks186 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.2%inclusion17 decks236 decks
-8%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
5.1%inclusion12 decks236 decks
0%synergy
Halimar Depths
5.1%inclusion12 decks236 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion206 decks236 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
70%inclusion165 decks236 decks
7%synergy
Simic Signet
34%inclusion81 decks236 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
33%inclusion77 decks236 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion34 decks236 decks
-6%synergy
Patchwork Banner
13%inclusion30 decks233 decks
9%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.6%inclusion18 decks236 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.8%inclusion16 decks236 decks
-3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.5%inclusion13 decks236 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Amber
5.1%inclusion12 decks236 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion229 decks236 decks
2%synergy
Forest
96%inclusion227 decks236 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion220 decks236 decks
8%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
76%inclusion180 decks236 decks
17%synergy
Breeding Pool
74%inclusion175 decks236 decks
28%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
69%inclusion163 decks236 decks
17%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
63%inclusion149 decks236 decks
19%synergy
Path of Ancestry
56%inclusion132 decks236 decks
39%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
55%inclusion129 decks236 decks
12%synergy
Misty Rainforest
54%inclusion128 decks236 decks
23%synergy
Flooded Grove
51%inclusion120 decks236 decks
10%synergy
Cavern of Souls
47%inclusion110 decks236 decks
41%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
42%inclusion99 decks236 decks
22%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
41%inclusion97 decks236 decks
34%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
38%inclusion90 decks236 decks
-10%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
38%inclusion89 decks236 decks
-1%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
35%inclusion83 decks236 decks
28%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
35%inclusion82 decks236 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Mystery
33%inclusion79 decks236 decks
-5%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
29%inclusion68 decks236 decks
16%synergy
Hedge Maze
26%inclusion61 decks236 decks
6%synergy
Willowrush Verge
26%inclusion58 decks227 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion49 decks235 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion46 decks236 decks
-4%synergy
Tropical Island
18%inclusion43 decks236 decks
4%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
18%inclusion42 decks236 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Strand
17%inclusion41 decks236 decks
6%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
16%inclusion38 decks236 decks
12%synergy
Polluted Delta
15%inclusion35 decks236 decks
4%synergy
Windswept Heath
14%inclusion33 decks236 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion32 decks236 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion32 decks236 decks
-12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion31 decks236 decks
-9%synergy
Scalding Tarn
12%inclusion29 decks236 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion24 decks236 decks
3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
10%inclusion24 decks236 decks
0%synergy
Tangled Islet
9.3%inclusion22 decks236 decks
-7%synergy
Wooded Foothills
8.5%inclusion20 decks236 decks
-1%synergy
Rimewood Falls
8.1%inclusion19 decks236 decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.1%inclusion19 decks236 decks
-12%synergy
Thornwood Falls
8.1%inclusion19 decks236 decks
-9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.6%inclusion18 decks236 decks
5%synergy
Overflowing Basin
7.2%inclusion17 decks236 decks
-12%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.5%inclusion13 decks236 decks
0%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
5.1%inclusion12 decks236 decks
-1%synergy
City of Brass
5.1%inclusion12 decks236 decks
-1%synergy