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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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Silvergill Mentor
26%inclusion20 decks76 decks
25%synergy
Champions of the Shoal
26%inclusion19 decks74 decks
24%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
21%synergy
Eclipsed Realms
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
21%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Deeproot Pilgrimage
91%inclusion235 decks257 decks
84%synergy
Vodalian Hexcatcher
90%inclusion231 decks257 decks
83%synergy
Merrow Reejerey
91%inclusion235 decks257 decks
83%synergy
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
89%inclusion229 decks257 decks
80%synergy
Merrow Commerce
84%inclusion216 decks257 decks
80%synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
88%inclusion226 decks257 decks
80%synergy
Deeproot Waters
85%inclusion218 decks257 decks
76%synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
86%inclusion222 decks257 decks
76%synergy
Emperor Mihail II
84%inclusion217 decks257 decks
76%synergy
Lord of Atlantis
79%inclusion204 decks257 decks
73%synergy
Top Cards
Kiora's Follower
77%inclusion198 decks257 decks
63%synergy
Kopala, Warden of Waves
76%inclusion195 decks257 decks
67%synergy
Merfolk Sovereign
72%inclusion185 decks257 decks
63%synergy
Seafloor Oracle
71%inclusion182 decks257 decks
63%synergy
Deeproot Elite
70%inclusion181 decks257 decks
63%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
69%inclusion177 decks257 decks
55%synergy
Singer of Swift Rivers
67%inclusion171 decks257 decks
59%synergy
Hakbal of the Surging Soul
66%inclusion170 decks257 decks
62%synergy
Intruder Alarm
65%inclusion168 decks257 decks
62%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
63%inclusion163 decks257 decks
58%synergy
Game Changers
Seedborn Muse
65%inclusion168 decks257 decks
49%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
55%inclusion141 decks257 decks
30%synergy
Rhystic Study
42%inclusion107 decks257 decks
21%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
40%inclusion102 decks257 decks
23%synergy
Worldly Tutor
37%inclusion94 decks257 decks
22%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
31%inclusion79 decks257 decks
26%synergy
Force of Will
24%inclusion62 decks257 decks
15%synergy
Mystical Tutor
24%inclusion61 decks257 decks
15%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
12%inclusion32 decks257 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion29 decks257 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Harbinger of the Seas
63%inclusion162 decks256 decks
59%synergy
Merfolk Mistbinder
63%inclusion162 decks257 decks
56%synergy
Murkfiend Liege
61%inclusion157 decks257 decks
46%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
61%inclusion156 decks257 decks
49%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
59%inclusion151 decks257 decks
52%synergy
Lullmage Mentor
57%inclusion147 decks257 decks
55%synergy
Forerunner of the Heralds
53%inclusion137 decks257 decks
50%synergy
Wanderwine Prophets
47%inclusion120 decks257 decks
45%synergy
Seahunter
46%inclusion118 decks257 decks
44%synergy
Merrow Harbinger
45%inclusion116 decks257 decks
43%synergy
Surgespanner
45%inclusion115 decks257 decks
41%synergy
Benthic Biomancer
43%inclusion111 decks257 decks
37%synergy
Mist Dancer
42%inclusion108 decks257 decks
35%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
40%inclusion104 decks257 decks
33%synergy
Realmwalker
36%inclusion93 decks257 decks
29%synergy
Tishana, Voice of Thunder
35%inclusion91 decks257 decks
30%synergy
Fallowsage
35%inclusion89 decks257 decks
34%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
34%inclusion87 decks257 decks
3%synergy
Tide Shaper
33%inclusion84 decks257 decks
31%synergy
Silvergill Adept
32%inclusion83 decks257 decks
31%synergy
Merfolk Trickster
32%inclusion82 decks257 decks
30%synergy
Metallic Mimic
32%inclusion81 decks257 decks
26%synergy
Cursecatcher
31%inclusion79 decks257 decks
30%synergy
Mindspring Merfolk
30%inclusion75 decks247 decks
28%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
28%inclusion72 decks257 decks
26%synergy
Mistcaller
26%inclusion67 decks257 decks
25%synergy
Merfolk Skydiver
26%inclusion66 decks257 decks
20%synergy
Zegana, Utopian Speaker
26%inclusion66 decks257 decks
18%synergy
Deeproot Historian
23%inclusion60 decks257 decks
18%synergy
Empress Galina
23%inclusion58 decks257 decks
22%synergy
Summon: Leviathan
22%inclusion40 decks181 decks
15%synergy
Mist-Cloaked Herald
21%inclusion55 decks257 decks
19%synergy
Cenote Scout
21%inclusion53 decks257 decks
18%synergy
Floodpits Drowner
21%inclusion52 decks253 decks
19%synergy
Prime Speaker Zegana
19%inclusion50 decks257 decks
9%synergy
Forensic Researcher
18%inclusion47 decks257 decks
17%synergy
Harbinger of the Tides
16%inclusion42 decks257 decks
15%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
16%inclusion42 decks257 decks
12%synergy
Deepchannel Mentor
16%inclusion42 decks257 decks
15%synergy
Sigil Tracer
16%inclusion41 decks257 decks
16%synergy
Cosi's Trickster
16%inclusion40 decks257 decks
15%synergy
Coralhelm Commander
15%inclusion39 decks257 decks
13%synergy
Masked Vandal
14%inclusion37 decks257 decks
12%synergy
Birds of Paradise
14%inclusion37 decks257 decks
-13%synergy
Nicanzil, Current Conductor
14%inclusion35 decks257 decks
6%synergy
Tempest Caller
12%inclusion32 decks257 decks
11%synergy
Rishadan Dockhand
12%inclusion32 decks257 decks
12%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
12%inclusion31 decks257 decks
4%synergy
Deeproot Wayfinder
12%inclusion31 decks257 decks
11%synergy
Enduring Vitality
11%inclusion29 decks253 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
53%inclusion136 decks257 decks
3%synergy
Heroic Intervention
52%inclusion134 decks257 decks
22%synergy
Beast Within
51%inclusion131 decks257 decks
1%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
37%inclusion96 decks257 decks
11%synergy
Ripples of Potential
30%inclusion77 decks257 decks
20%synergy
Flare of Denial
30%inclusion76 decks257 decks
26%synergy
Inspiring Call
30%inclusion76 decks257 decks
16%synergy
Swan Song
28%inclusion73 decks257 decks
10%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
28%inclusion71 decks257 decks
23%synergy
Mana Drain
26%inclusion68 decks257 decks
11%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25%inclusion65 decks257 decks
2%synergy
Pongify
25%inclusion64 decks257 decks
0%synergy
Negate
23%inclusion60 decks257 decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion57 decks256 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Denial
21%inclusion53 decks257 decks
-2%synergy
Growth Spiral
20%inclusion51 decks257 decks
-26%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
19%inclusion50 decks257 decks
15%synergy
Force of Negation
18%inclusion46 decks257 decks
10%synergy
Chord of Calling
16%inclusion40 decks257 decks
8%synergy
Nature's Claim
13%inclusion34 decks257 decks
4%synergy
Reality Shift
12%inclusion30 decks257 decks
-3%synergy
Aetherize
12%inclusion30 decks257 decks
-1%synergy
Krosan Grip
10%inclusion26 decks257 decks
3%synergy
Voidslime
7.8%inclusion20 decks257 decks
3%synergy
Force of Vigor
7.4%inclusion19 decks257 decks
3%synergy
Crop Rotation
7.4%inclusion19 decks257 decks
-5%synergy
Disallow
7.0%inclusion18 decks257 decks
5%synergy
Return to Nature
7.0%inclusion18 decks257 decks
2%synergy
Quandrix Command
6.6%inclusion17 decks257 decks
2%synergy
Brainstorm
6.6%inclusion17 decks257 decks
-8%synergy
Kindred Summons
6.6%inclusion17 decks257 decks
6%synergy
Filter Out
5.4%inclusion14 decks257 decks
3%synergy
Obscuring Haze
5.1%inclusion13 decks257 decks
3%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
5.1%inclusion13 decks257 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Harvest Season
33%inclusion86 decks257 decks
32%synergy
Cultivate
29%inclusion75 decks257 decks
-18%synergy
Raise the Palisade
29%inclusion75 decks257 decks
23%synergy
Wave Goodbye
26%inclusion67 decks257 decks
16%synergy
Nature's Lore
26%inclusion67 decks257 decks
-5%synergy
Rampant Growth
25%inclusion64 decks257 decks
-16%synergy
Kodama's Reach
24%inclusion62 decks257 decks
-12%synergy
Three Visits
22%inclusion57 decks257 decks
-1%synergy
Farseek
22%inclusion56 decks257 decks
-4%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
17%inclusion44 decks257 decks
7%synergy
Aquitect's Will
15%inclusion38 decks257 decks
13%synergy
Distant Melody
14%inclusion36 decks257 decks
11%synergy
Finale of Devastation
13%inclusion33 decks257 decks
2%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
11%inclusion28 decks257 decks
8%synergy
Neoform
8.6%inclusion22 decks257 decks
5%synergy
River's Rebuke
8.2%inclusion21 decks257 decks
6%synergy
Ponder
7.8%inclusion20 decks257 decks
1%synergy
Rite of Replication
7.4%inclusion19 decks257 decks
0%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
6.6%inclusion17 decks257 decks
-1%synergy
Explore
6.2%inclusion16 decks257 decks
-14%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
5.1%inclusion13 decks257 decks
-7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.1%inclusion13 decks257 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Herald's Horn
25%inclusion63 decks257 decks
21%synergy
Bident of Thassa
19%inclusion50 decks257 decks
12%synergy
Isochron Scepter
18%inclusion47 decks257 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion44 decks257 decks
-8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion41 decks257 decks
-4%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
16%inclusion40 decks257 decks
13%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
13%inclusion34 decks257 decks
13%synergy
Door of Destinies
10%inclusion26 decks257 decks
9%synergy
Coat of Arms
9.3%inclusion24 decks257 decks
8%synergy
The One Ring
9.3%inclusion24 decks257 decks
2%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
7%synergy
The Great Henge
7.0%inclusion18 decks257 decks
-2%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
7.0%inclusion18 decks257 decks
1%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
6.6%inclusion17 decks257 decks
3%synergy
Banner of Kinship
6.4%inclusion16 decks250 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Quest for Renewal
53%inclusion135 decks257 decks
51%synergy
Kindred Discovery
45%inclusion115 decks257 decks
35%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
43%inclusion111 decks257 decks
40%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
32%inclusion82 decks257 decks
24%synergy
Hardened Scales
28%inclusion71 decks257 decks
13%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
25%inclusion64 decks257 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Remora
24%inclusion61 decks257 decks
9%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
19%inclusion50 decks257 decks
14%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
14%inclusion35 decks247 decks
12%synergy
Branching Evolution
13%inclusion34 decks257 decks
2%synergy
Elven Chorus
12%inclusion32 decks257 decks
9%synergy
Doubling Season
12%inclusion31 decks257 decks
2%synergy
Guardian Project
11%inclusion27 decks257 decks
4%synergy
Sylvan Library
11%inclusion27 decks257 decks
2%synergy
Wild Growth
10%inclusion26 decks257 decks
1%synergy
Sphere Grid
9.4%inclusion17 decks181 decks
6%synergy
Hadana's Climb
8.9%inclusion23 decks257 decks
5%synergy
Song of Freyalise
8.9%inclusion23 decks257 decks
8%synergy
Earthcraft
7.8%inclusion20 decks257 decks
7%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
7.4%inclusion19 decks257 decks
3%synergy
Wizard Class
7.4%inclusion19 decks257 decks
2%synergy
Opposition
7.4%inclusion19 decks257 decks
7%synergy
Spreading Seas
7.0%inclusion18 decks257 decks
6%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
5.8%inclusion15 decks257 decks
-1%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
5.4%inclusion8 decks149 decks
4%synergy
Springleaf Parade
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, Thief of Crowns
11%inclusion29 decks257 decks
4%synergy
Kiora, Master of the Depths
5.8%inclusion15 decks257 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
60%inclusion153 decks257 decks
10%synergy
Three Tree City
37%inclusion93 decks254 decks
32%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
37%inclusion94 decks257 decks
19%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
33%inclusion84 decks257 decks
11%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
32%inclusion81 decks257 decks
13%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
22%inclusion56 decks257 decks
0%synergy
Mutavault
21%inclusion55 decks257 decks
20%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
21%inclusion54 decks257 decks
18%synergy
Karn's Bastion
21%inclusion54 decks257 decks
10%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
20%inclusion51 decks257 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
16%inclusion42 decks257 decks
4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
16%inclusion41 decks257 decks
-6%synergy
Mistrise Village
12%inclusion25 decks210 decks
1%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
11%inclusion28 decks257 decks
7%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
11%inclusion28 decks257 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.4%inclusion14 decks257 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion224 decks257 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
70%inclusion181 decks257 decks
7%synergy
Simic Signet
32%inclusion83 decks257 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
30%inclusion78 decks257 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion42 decks257 decks
-4%synergy
Patchwork Banner
14%inclusion35 decks254 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.9%inclusion23 decks257 decks
-1%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.4%inclusion19 decks257 decks
1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.2%inclusion16 decks257 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.1%inclusion13 decks257 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion250 decks257 decks
2%synergy
Forest
96%inclusion248 decks257 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion241 decks257 decks
9%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
77%inclusion198 decks257 decks
17%synergy
Breeding Pool
72%inclusion186 decks257 decks
26%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
70%inclusion179 decks257 decks
17%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
61%inclusion156 decks257 decks
18%synergy
Path of Ancestry
54%inclusion139 decks257 decks
37%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
53%inclusion137 decks257 decks
10%synergy
Misty Rainforest
53%inclusion135 decks257 decks
22%synergy
Flooded Grove
51%inclusion132 decks257 decks
10%synergy
Cavern of Souls
45%inclusion116 decks257 decks
40%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
41%inclusion105 decks257 decks
21%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
39%inclusion99 decks257 decks
32%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
37%inclusion96 decks257 decks
-1%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
37%inclusion94 decks257 decks
-12%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
35%inclusion90 decks257 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Mystery
35%inclusion89 decks257 decks
-4%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
33%inclusion84 decks257 decks
26%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
30%inclusion78 decks257 decks
18%synergy
Hedge Maze
29%inclusion75 decks257 decks
10%synergy
Willowrush Verge
28%inclusion70 decks248 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion57 decks256 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
21%inclusion54 decks257 decks
-3%synergy
Tropical Island
19%inclusion48 decks257 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
18%inclusion46 decks257 decks
7%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
17%inclusion44 decks257 decks
7%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
16%inclusion42 decks257 decks
12%synergy
Polluted Delta
15%inclusion38 decks257 decks
5%synergy
Windswept Heath
14%inclusion37 decks257 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion32 decks257 decks
-2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
12%inclusion32 decks257 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion31 decks257 decks
-10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
12%inclusion31 decks257 decks
-13%synergy
Rain-Slicked Copse
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
11%inclusion28 decks257 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion27 decks257 decks
3%synergy
Overflowing Basin
10%inclusion25 decks257 decks
-10%synergy
Sodden Verdure
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Abundant Countryside
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Wooded Foothills
8.6%inclusion22 decks257 decks
-1%synergy
Thornwood Falls
8.6%inclusion22 decks257 decks
-9%synergy
Tangled Islet
8.2%inclusion21 decks257 decks
-8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
7.4%inclusion19 decks257 decks
-12%synergy
Rimewood Falls
6.6%inclusion17 decks257 decks
-2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.6%inclusion17 decks257 decks
4%synergy
City of Brass
5.8%inclusion15 decks257 decks
0%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.1%inclusion13 decks257 decks
0%synergy
Mana Confluence
5.1%inclusion13 decks257 decks
0%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
5.1%inclusion13 decks257 decks
0%synergy