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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Namor the Sub-Mariner
2.0%inclusion2 decks98 decks
2%synergy
Attuma, Atlantean Warlord
2.0%inclusion2 decks98 decks
2%synergy
The Ooze
1.4%inclusion1 decks74 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Deeproot Pilgrimage
91%inclusion237 decks260 decks
84%synergy
Vodalian Hexcatcher
90%inclusion235 decks260 decks
84%synergy
Merrow Reejerey
90%inclusion235 decks260 decks
82%synergy
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
90%inclusion234 decks260 decks
81%synergy
Merrow Commerce
85%inclusion221 decks260 decks
81%synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
88%inclusion228 decks260 decks
79%synergy
Emperor Mihail II
85%inclusion222 decks260 decks
77%synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
87%inclusion225 decks260 decks
76%synergy
Deeproot Waters
84%inclusion219 decks260 decks
76%synergy
Lord of Atlantis
80%inclusion207 decks260 decks
73%synergy
Top Cards
Kiora's Follower
77%inclusion201 decks260 decks
63%synergy
Kopala, Warden of Waves
76%inclusion198 decks260 decks
68%synergy
Merfolk Sovereign
72%inclusion188 decks260 decks
64%synergy
Seafloor Oracle
71%inclusion184 decks260 decks
63%synergy
Deeproot Elite
70%inclusion181 decks260 decks
62%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
68%inclusion178 decks260 decks
54%synergy
Singer of Swift Rivers
67%inclusion175 decks260 decks
60%synergy
Hakbal of the Surging Soul
67%inclusion173 decks260 decks
62%synergy
Intruder Alarm
65%inclusion169 decks260 decks
61%synergy
Merfolk Mistbinder
64%inclusion166 decks260 decks
57%synergy
Game Changers
Seedborn Muse
66%inclusion171 decks260 decks
50%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
55%inclusion142 decks260 decks
30%synergy
Rhystic Study
41%inclusion106 decks260 decks
20%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
40%inclusion105 decks260 decks
24%synergy
Worldly Tutor
36%inclusion94 decks260 decks
22%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
31%inclusion80 decks260 decks
26%synergy
Mystical Tutor
24%inclusion62 decks260 decks
15%synergy
Force of Will
23%inclusion61 decks260 decks
14%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
13%inclusion33 decks260 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
12%inclusion31 decks260 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Tishana's Tidebinder
63%inclusion165 decks260 decks
58%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
63%inclusion162 decks259 decks
59%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
62%inclusion160 decks260 decks
50%synergy
Murkfiend Liege
61%inclusion159 decks260 decks
47%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
59%inclusion153 decks260 decks
52%synergy
Lullmage Mentor
58%inclusion150 decks260 decks
56%synergy
Forerunner of the Heralds
54%inclusion140 decks260 decks
50%synergy
Wanderwine Prophets
47%inclusion121 decks260 decks
45%synergy
Seahunter
45%inclusion117 decks260 decks
43%synergy
Surgespanner
44%inclusion115 decks260 decks
41%synergy
Merrow Harbinger
44%inclusion114 decks260 decks
42%synergy
Benthic Biomancer
43%inclusion112 decks260 decks
37%synergy
Mist Dancer
43%inclusion111 decks260 decks
36%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
40%inclusion104 decks260 decks
32%synergy
Realmwalker
36%inclusion94 decks260 decks
29%synergy
Tishana, Voice of Thunder
35%inclusion92 decks260 decks
30%synergy
Fallowsage
35%inclusion91 decks260 decks
34%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
34%inclusion88 decks260 decks
3%synergy
Metallic Mimic
32%inclusion84 decks260 decks
27%synergy
Tide Shaper
32%inclusion82 decks260 decks
30%synergy
Merfolk Trickster
31%inclusion81 decks260 decks
30%synergy
Cursecatcher
30%inclusion79 decks260 decks
30%synergy
Silvergill Adept
30%inclusion79 decks260 decks
29%synergy
Mindspring Merfolk
30%inclusion74 decks250 decks
28%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
28%inclusion72 decks260 decks
26%synergy
Zegana, Utopian Speaker
26%inclusion68 decks260 decks
19%synergy
Merfolk Skydiver
26%inclusion67 decks260 decks
20%synergy
Mistcaller
26%inclusion67 decks260 decks
25%synergy
Champions of the Shoal
25%inclusion21 decks85 decks
23%synergy
Deeproot Historian
23%inclusion61 decks260 decks
18%synergy
Empress Galina
23%inclusion61 decks260 decks
23%synergy
Silvergill Mentor
23%inclusion20 decks87 decks
22%synergy
Summon: Leviathan
22%inclusion41 decks188 decks
15%synergy
Mist-Cloaked Herald
21%inclusion54 decks260 decks
18%synergy
Floodpits Drowner
21%inclusion53 decks256 decks
20%synergy
Cenote Scout
20%inclusion52 decks260 decks
18%synergy
Prime Speaker Zegana
20%inclusion51 decks260 decks
9%synergy
Forensic Researcher
18%inclusion48 decks260 decks
17%synergy
Deepchannel Mentor
17%inclusion44 decks260 decks
15%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
17%inclusion44 decks260 decks
12%synergy
Harbinger of the Tides
16%inclusion42 decks260 decks
15%synergy
Cosi's Trickster
15%inclusion40 decks260 decks
15%synergy
Sigil Tracer
15%inclusion40 decks260 decks
15%synergy
Coralhelm Commander
15%inclusion39 decks260 decks
13%synergy
Birds of Paradise
15%inclusion38 decks260 decks
-12%synergy
Masked Vandal
14%inclusion36 decks260 decks
12%synergy
Nicanzil, Current Conductor
14%inclusion36 decks260 decks
6%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
12%inclusion32 decks260 decks
4%synergy
Tempest Caller
12%inclusion32 decks260 decks
11%synergy
Deeproot Wayfinder
12%inclusion31 decks260 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
53%inclusion139 decks260 decks
3%synergy
Heroic Intervention
53%inclusion138 decks260 decks
23%synergy
Beast Within
50%inclusion131 decks260 decks
1%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
37%inclusion97 decks260 decks
11%synergy
Ripples of Potential
31%inclusion80 decks260 decks
21%synergy
Inspiring Call
30%inclusion78 decks260 decks
17%synergy
Flare of Denial
29%inclusion76 decks260 decks
26%synergy
Swan Song
28%inclusion74 decks260 decks
10%synergy
Mana Drain
28%inclusion72 decks260 decks
12%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
27%inclusion71 decks260 decks
23%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
25%inclusion22 decks87 decks
23%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25%inclusion65 decks260 decks
2%synergy
Pongify
25%inclusion64 decks260 decks
0%synergy
Negate
23%inclusion60 decks260 decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion57 decks259 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Denial
20%inclusion53 decks260 decks
-2%synergy
Growth Spiral
20%inclusion51 decks260 decks
-26%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
19%inclusion49 decks260 decks
15%synergy
Force of Negation
17%inclusion45 decks260 decks
10%synergy
Chord of Calling
15%inclusion38 decks260 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Claim
13%inclusion35 decks260 decks
4%synergy
Aetherize
12%inclusion30 decks260 decks
-1%synergy
Reality Shift
12%inclusion30 decks260 decks
-3%synergy
Krosan Grip
10%inclusion25 decks260 decks
2%synergy
Voidslime
7.7%inclusion20 decks260 decks
3%synergy
Crop Rotation
6.9%inclusion18 decks260 decks
-6%synergy
Force of Vigor
6.9%inclusion18 decks260 decks
3%synergy
Return to Nature
6.9%inclusion18 decks260 decks
2%synergy
Disallow
6.5%inclusion17 decks260 decks
5%synergy
Quandrix Command
6.5%inclusion17 decks260 decks
2%synergy
Brainstorm
6.2%inclusion16 decks260 decks
-8%synergy
Kindred Summons
6.2%inclusion16 decks260 decks
6%synergy
Filter Out
5.4%inclusion14 decks260 decks
3%synergy
Obscuring Haze
5.4%inclusion14 decks260 decks
3%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
5.0%inclusion13 decks260 decks
3%synergy
Vitalize
5.0%inclusion13 decks260 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Harvest Season
33%inclusion86 decks260 decks
31%synergy
Raise the Palisade
31%inclusion80 decks260 decks
24%synergy
Cultivate
29%inclusion75 decks260 decks
-18%synergy
Nature's Lore
27%inclusion70 decks260 decks
-4%synergy
Wave Goodbye
27%inclusion69 decks260 decks
16%synergy
Kodama's Reach
25%inclusion64 decks260 decks
-11%synergy
Rampant Growth
24%inclusion63 decks260 decks
-16%synergy
Three Visits
23%inclusion59 decks260 decks
-1%synergy
Farseek
22%inclusion57 decks260 decks
-4%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
17%inclusion45 decks260 decks
7%synergy
Aquitect's Will
15%inclusion38 decks260 decks
13%synergy
Distant Melody
13%inclusion35 decks260 decks
10%synergy
Finale of Devastation
12%inclusion32 decks260 decks
1%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
12%inclusion30 decks260 decks
9%synergy
Neoform
8.5%inclusion22 decks260 decks
5%synergy
Ponder
8.1%inclusion21 decks260 decks
1%synergy
River's Rebuke
7.7%inclusion20 decks260 decks
5%synergy
Rite of Replication
6.9%inclusion18 decks260 decks
0%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
6.5%inclusion17 decks260 decks
-2%synergy
Explore
6.5%inclusion17 decks260 decks
-14%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.4%inclusion14 decks260 decks
0%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
5.4%inclusion14 decks260 decks
-7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Herald's Horn
24%inclusion63 decks260 decks
20%synergy
Bident of Thassa
20%inclusion51 decks260 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion46 decks260 decks
-7%synergy
Isochron Scepter
18%inclusion46 decks260 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion44 decks260 decks
-3%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
16%inclusion41 decks260 decks
14%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
13%inclusion34 decks260 decks
13%synergy
Door of Destinies
10%inclusion26 decks260 decks
8%synergy
The One Ring
9.2%inclusion24 decks260 decks
2%synergy
Coat of Arms
9.2%inclusion24 decks260 decks
8%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
7.3%inclusion19 decks260 decks
1%synergy
The Great Henge
7.3%inclusion19 decks260 decks
-2%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
6.9%inclusion18 decks260 decks
4%synergy
Banner of Kinship
6.3%inclusion16 decks253 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Quest for Renewal
52%inclusion136 decks260 decks
51%synergy
Kindred Discovery
45%inclusion117 decks260 decks
35%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
43%inclusion112 decks260 decks
40%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
32%inclusion84 decks260 decks
25%synergy
Hardened Scales
29%inclusion75 decks260 decks
14%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
25%inclusion64 decks260 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Remora
23%inclusion60 decks260 decks
9%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
20%inclusion51 decks260 decks
14%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
15%inclusion38 decks250 decks
13%synergy
Branching Evolution
14%inclusion36 decks260 decks
3%synergy
Doubling Season
13%inclusion33 decks260 decks
3%synergy
Elven Chorus
13%inclusion33 decks260 decks
9%synergy
Guardian Project
10%inclusion27 decks260 decks
3%synergy
Sylvan Library
10%inclusion27 decks260 decks
2%synergy
Wild Growth
10%inclusion25 decks260 decks
1%synergy
Sphere Grid
10%inclusion18 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Song of Freyalise
8.5%inclusion22 decks260 decks
8%synergy
Hadana's Climb
8.1%inclusion21 decks260 decks
4%synergy
Earthcraft
7.7%inclusion20 decks260 decks
7%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
7.3%inclusion19 decks260 decks
3%synergy
Opposition
7.3%inclusion19 decks260 decks
7%synergy
Wizard Class
6.9%inclusion18 decks260 decks
2%synergy
Spreading Seas
6.5%inclusion17 decks260 decks
6%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
5.8%inclusion15 decks260 decks
-1%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
5.8%inclusion9 decks156 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, Thief of Crowns
11%inclusion29 decks260 decks
4%synergy
Kiora, Master of the Depths
5.8%inclusion15 decks260 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
60%inclusion157 decks260 decks
11%synergy
Three Tree City
37%inclusion95 decks257 decks
32%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
36%inclusion93 decks260 decks
19%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
33%inclusion86 decks260 decks
11%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
32%inclusion83 decks260 decks
13%synergy
Karn's Bastion
22%inclusion56 decks260 decks
10%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
22%inclusion56 decks260 decks
0%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
21%inclusion54 decks260 decks
15%synergy
Mutavault
21%inclusion54 decks260 decks
19%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
20%inclusion53 decks260 decks
18%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
17%inclusion43 decks260 decks
4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion43 decks260 decks
-5%synergy
Mistrise Village
12%inclusion25 decks215 decks
1%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
11%inclusion29 decks260 decks
-7%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
11%inclusion28 decks260 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.8%inclusion15 decks260 decks
-10%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
5.0%inclusion13 decks260 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion228 decks260 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion185 decks260 decks
8%synergy
Simic Signet
31%inclusion81 decks260 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
30%inclusion78 decks260 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion45 decks260 decks
-3%synergy
Patchwork Banner
15%inclusion38 decks257 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion25 decks260 decks
0%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.7%inclusion20 decks260 decks
2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.5%inclusion17 decks260 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.0%inclusion13 decks260 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Amber
5.0%inclusion13 decks260 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion252 decks260 decks
1%synergy
Forest
96%inclusion250 decks260 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion244 decks260 decks
9%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
77%inclusion200 decks260 decks
17%synergy
Breeding Pool
73%inclusion189 decks260 decks
26%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
70%inclusion181 decks260 decks
17%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
61%inclusion158 decks260 decks
18%synergy
Misty Rainforest
54%inclusion140 decks260 decks
23%synergy
Path of Ancestry
53%inclusion139 decks260 decks
36%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
53%inclusion139 decks260 decks
10%synergy
Flooded Grove
51%inclusion132 decks260 decks
9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
46%inclusion119 decks260 decks
41%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
41%inclusion107 decks260 decks
21%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
38%inclusion100 decks260 decks
32%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
38%inclusion98 decks260 decks
-1%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
35%inclusion91 decks260 decks
-13%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
35%inclusion91 decks260 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Mystery
35%inclusion91 decks260 decks
-3%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
33%inclusion87 decks260 decks
26%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
31%inclusion80 decks260 decks
18%synergy
Hedge Maze
30%inclusion77 decks260 decks
10%synergy
Willowrush Verge
29%inclusion72 decks251 decks
11%synergy
Eclipsed Realms
24%inclusion20 decks85 decks
22%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion57 decks259 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion57 decks260 decks
-2%synergy
Tropical Island
19%inclusion50 decks260 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
18%inclusion48 decks260 decks
8%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
17%inclusion45 decks260 decks
7%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
17%inclusion44 decks260 decks
12%synergy
Polluted Delta
15%inclusion39 decks260 decks
5%synergy
Windswept Heath
14%inclusion37 decks260 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion34 decks260 decks
-2%synergy
Rain-Slicked Copse
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
13%inclusion33 decks260 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion32 decks260 decks
-9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
12%inclusion30 decks260 decks
-14%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion28 decks260 decks
4%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
11%inclusion28 decks260 decks
2%synergy
Sodden Verdure
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Overflowing Basin
10%inclusion26 decks260 decks
-10%synergy
Abundant Countryside
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Wooded Foothills
8.5%inclusion22 decks260 decks
-1%synergy
Tangled Islet
8.1%inclusion21 decks260 decks
-8%synergy
Thornwood Falls
8.1%inclusion21 decks260 decks
-10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.9%inclusion18 decks260 decks
-13%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.9%inclusion18 decks260 decks
4%synergy
City of Brass
6.5%inclusion17 decks260 decks
1%synergy
Rimewood Falls
6.5%inclusion17 decks260 decks
-2%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
5.8%inclusion15 decks260 decks
0%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.4%inclusion14 decks260 decks
0%synergy