Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca (Commander) - Optimized Merfolk

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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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Harmonized Crescendo
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Silvergill Mentor
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Springleaf Parade
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Oko, Lorwyn Liege
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Disruptor of Currents
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Deeproot Waters
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
88%synergy
Vodalian Hexcatcher
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
86%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
86%synergy
Merrow Reejerey
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
84%synergy
Hakbal of the Surging Soul
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
82%synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
81%synergy
Emperor Mihail II
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
81%synergy
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
80%synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
79%synergy
Merfolk Sovereign
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
74%synergy
Top Cards
Kopala, Warden of Waves
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
74%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
65%synergy
Deeproot Elite
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
72%synergy
Merrow Commerce
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
72%synergy
Lord of Atlantis
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
70%synergy
Kiora's Follower
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
55%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
63%synergy
Lullmage Mentor
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
67%synergy
Seafloor Oracle
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
61%synergy
Singer of Swift Rivers
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
58%synergy
Game Changers
Seedborn Muse
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
46%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Rhystic Study
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Worldly Tutor
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Force of Will
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Mystical Tutor
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Murkfiend Liege
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
47%synergy
Merfolk Mistbinder
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
55%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
50%synergy
Surgespanner
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
55%synergy
Forerunner of the Heralds
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
55%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
51%synergy
Tishana, Voice of Thunder
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
50%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
51%synergy
Wanderwine Prophets
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
53%synergy
Seahunter
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
50%synergy
Merrow Harbinger
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
46%synergy
Benthic Biomancer
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Summon: Leviathan
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Mist Dancer
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Zegana, Utopian Speaker
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Metallic Mimic
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Deeproot Historian
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Merfolk Skydiver
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Mindspring Merfolk
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Fallowsage
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Empress Galina
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Merfolk Trickster
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Tide Shaper
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Realmwalker
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Tributary Instructor
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Prime Speaker Zegana
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Cosi's Trickster
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Cursecatcher
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Silvergill Adept
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Floodpits Drowner
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Forensic Researcher
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Mistcaller
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Cenote Scout
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Mist-Cloaked Herald
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Harbinger of the Tides
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Tempest Caller
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Topography Tracker
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Jadelight Spelunker
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Rishadan Dockhand
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Nicanzil, Current Conductor
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Sea Scryer
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Master of Waves
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Swift Warden
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Jadelight Ranger
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Beast Within
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Inspiring Call
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Counterspell
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Heroic Intervention
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Ripples of Potential
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Pongify
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Growth Spiral
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-18%synergy
Aetherize
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
15%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Negate
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Nature's Claim
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Swan Song
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Flare of Denial
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Drain
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Chord of Calling
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Quandrix Command
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
Force of Negation
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Planar Genesis
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Kindred Summons
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Veil of Summer
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Mutational Advantage
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Stubborn Denial
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Return to Nature
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Resculpt
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Filter Out
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Jwari Disruption
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Mana Leak
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Simic Charm
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Vitalize
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
High Tide
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Waterbender's Restoration
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Wave Goodbye
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Harvest Season
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Rampant Growth
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Cultivate
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-16%synergy
Raise the Palisade
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Distant Melody
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Farseek
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Ravenform
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Nature's Lore
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-17%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Ponder
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Kodama's Reach
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-26%synergy
Three Visits
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-13%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Curse of the Swine
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Finale of Devastation
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Wanderwine Farewell
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Inundate
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Fabricate
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Preordain
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Explore
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-14%synergy
River's Rebuke
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Aquitect's Will
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Shared Roots
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Herald's Horn
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
The Great Henge
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Door of Destinies
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Isochron Scepter
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Bident of Thassa
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
The Ozolith
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Icon of Ancestry
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Aether Vial
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Quest for Renewal
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
47%synergy
Kindred Discovery
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Intruder Alarm
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Hardened Scales
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Elven Chorus
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Doubling Season
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Branching Evolution
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Wizard Class
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Sylvan Library
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Wild Growth
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Exploration
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Guardian Project
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Hadana's Climb
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Song of Freyalise
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Witness Protection
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Master of the Depths
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Kiora, the Crashing Wave
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Karn's Bastion
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Three Tree City
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Rogue's Passage
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Mutavault
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Ghost Quarter
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Nesting Grounds
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Dryad Arbor
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Simic Signet
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Patchwork Banner
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Island
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Forest
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Breeding Pool
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
55%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Flooded Grove
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Temple of Mystery
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Path of Ancestry
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Willowrush Verge
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Misty Rainforest
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Myriad Landscape
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Hedge Maze
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Overflowing Basin
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-13%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Tropical Island
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Eclipsed Realms
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Blighted Woodland
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Windswept Heath
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Jwari Disruption
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Opal Palace
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Thornwood Falls
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Polluted Delta
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-4%synergy