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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
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Silvergill Mentor
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Pestered Wellguard
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Silvergill Peddler
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Eclipsed Realms
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Deeproot Pilgrimage
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
88%synergy
Intruder Alarm
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
83%synergy
Deeproot Waters
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
82%synergy
Merrow Commerce
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
82%synergy
Lord of Atlantis
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
80%synergy
Vodalian Hexcatcher
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
80%synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
78%synergy
Kiora's Follower
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
77%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
76%synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
76%synergy
Top Cards
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
73%synergy
Merrow Reejerey
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
69%synergy
Emperor Mihail II
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
69%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
65%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
64%synergy
Heroic Intervention
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Lullmage Mentor
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
66%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
64%synergy
Kopala, Warden of Waves
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
55%synergy
Singer of Swift Rivers
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
56%synergy
Game Changers
Seedborn Muse
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
70%synergy
Worldly Tutor
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Rhystic Study
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Mystical Tutor
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Force of Will
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Ancient Tomb
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Creatures
Silvergill Adept
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
62%synergy
Benthic Biomancer
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
52%synergy
Murkfiend Liege
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Deeproot Elite
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Merfolk Sovereign
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Seahunter
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Cursecatcher
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Mindspring Merfolk
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Surgespanner
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Forerunner of the Heralds
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Mist Dancer
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Wanderwine Prophets
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Merrow Harbinger
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Cosi's Trickster
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Hakbal of the Surging Soul
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Mistcaller
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Tide Shaper
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Seafloor Oracle
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Masked Vandal
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Floodpits Drowner
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Sigil Tracer
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Forensic Researcher
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Fallowsage
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Merfolk Mistbinder
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Merfolk Trickster
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Enduring Vitality
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Tishana, Voice of Thunder
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Deeproot Historian
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Realmwalker
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Summon: Leviathan
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Master of Waves
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Metallic Mimic
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Darting Merfolk
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Rishadan Dockhand
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Merfolk Looter
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Leech Bonder
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Birds of Paradise
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Empress Galina
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Cenote Scout
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Sea Scryer
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-17%synergy
Jadelight Spelunker
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Eternal Witness
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Instants
Beast Within
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Flare of Denial
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Swan Song
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
31%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Pongify
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Counterspell
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-14%synergy
Mana Drain
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Force of Negation
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Growth Spiral
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-23%synergy
Arcane Denial
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Krosan Grip
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Chord of Calling
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Reality Shift
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Noxious Revival
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Crop Rotation
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Force of Vigor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Nature's Claim
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Disallow
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Veil of Summer
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Ripples of Potential
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Return to Nature
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Aetherize
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Delay
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Inspiring Call
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Snap
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Kindred Summons
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Vitalize
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Long-Term Plans
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Pact of Negation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Amazing Acrobatics
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Auroral Procession
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Bala Ged Recovery
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Nature's Lore
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Harvest Season
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Finale of Devastation
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Raise the Palisade
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
13%synergy
Three Visits
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Rampant Growth
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-23%synergy
Wave Goodbye
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Cultivate
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-34%synergy
Windfall
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Neoform
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Fabricate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Farseek
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-16%synergy
Curse of the Swine
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Distant Melody
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Aquitect's Will
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Isochron Scepter
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Herald's Horn
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
The One Ring
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Coat of Arms
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
The Great Henge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Quest for Renewal
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
62%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Mystic Remora
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Kindred Discovery
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Guardian Project
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Earthcraft
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Freed from the Real
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Lost in the Maze
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Doubling Season
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Wild Growth
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Sylvan Library
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Hardened Scales
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Leyline of Transformation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, Thief of Crowns
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Kiora, Master of the Depths
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Alchemist's Refuge
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Reliquary Tower
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Three Tree City
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Mutavault
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Mistrise Village
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Karn's Bastion
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Ghost Quarter
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Tolaria West
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Shifting Woodland
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Dryad Arbor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Multiversal Passage
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Simic Signet
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Chrome Mox
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Patchwork Banner
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Mana Vault
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Mox Amber
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Breeding Pool
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Island
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Forest
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Misty Rainforest
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Willowrush Verge
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Cavern of Souls
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Sink into Stupor
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Hedge Maze
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Flooded Grove
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Path of Ancestry
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Polluted Delta
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Flooded Strand
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Windswept Heath
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Scalding Tarn
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Tropical Island
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Mystery
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Prismatic Vista
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Fabled Passage
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Wooded Foothills
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Rimewood Falls
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Tangled Islet
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Overflowing Basin
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
City of Brass
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy