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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Scryfall
MTGStocks
Harmonized Crescendo
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
54%synergy
Silvergill Mentor
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
36%synergy
Eclipsed Realms
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
36%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
30%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
30%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Vodalian Hexcatcher
97%inclusion32 decks33 decks
90%synergy
Deeproot Waters
97%inclusion32 decks33 decks
89%synergy
Merrow Reejerey
94%inclusion31 decks33 decks
85%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
91%inclusion30 decks33 decks
84%synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
91%inclusion30 decks33 decks
83%synergy
Emperor Mihail II
91%inclusion30 decks33 decks
82%synergy
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
88%inclusion29 decks33 decks
79%synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
88%inclusion29 decks33 decks
78%synergy
Merrow Commerce
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
75%synergy
Merfolk Sovereign
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
73%synergy
Top Cards
Kopala, Warden of Waves
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
73%synergy
Deeproot Elite
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
71%synergy
Kiora's Follower
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
61%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
62%synergy
Seafloor Oracle
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
65%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
64%synergy
Forerunner of the Heralds
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
60%synergy
Hakbal of the Surging Soul
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
59%synergy
Wanderwine Prophets
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
62%synergy
Merfolk Mistbinder
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
54%synergy
Game Changers
Seedborn Muse
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
54%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Rhystic Study
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Worldly Tutor
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Mystical Tutor
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Force of Will
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Lord of Atlantis
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
54%synergy
Lullmage Mentor
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
55%synergy
Murkfiend Liege
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
40%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
42%synergy
Surgespanner
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
48%synergy
Singer of Swift Rivers
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
44%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
48%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
44%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
41%synergy
Tishana, Voice of Thunder
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
43%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Merrow Harbinger
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
40%synergy
Metallic Mimic
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
37%synergy
Seahunter
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
40%synergy
Benthic Biomancer
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
37%synergy
Realmwalker
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Summon: Leviathan
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Prime Speaker Zegana
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Floodpits Drowner
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Fallowsage
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Tide Shaper
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Mindspring Merfolk
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Deeproot Historian
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Mist Dancer
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Empress Galina
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
30%synergy
Merfolk Skydiver
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Silvergill Adept
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Merfolk Trickster
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Mutable Explorer
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Zegana, Utopian Speaker
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Cosi's Trickster
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Mistcaller
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Cursecatcher
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Tributary Instructor
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Forensic Researcher
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Cenote Scout
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Rishadan Dockhand
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Mist-Cloaked Herald
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Harbinger of the Tides
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Selfless Safewright
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Silvergill Peddler
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Pestered Wellguard
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Champions of the Shoal
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Jadelight Spelunker
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Sea Scryer
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Topography Tracker
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Master of Waves
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Beast Within
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Counterspell
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Ripples of Potential
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
30%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Heroic Intervention
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Inspiring Call
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Flare of Denial
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Pongify
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Growth Spiral
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
-21%synergy
Aetherize
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-11%synergy
Nature's Claim
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Summoner's Pact
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Gift of the Viper
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Swan Song
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Obscuring Haze
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Chord of Calling
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Drain
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Miscast
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Mutational Advantage
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Force of Vigor
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Quandrix Command
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Force of Negation
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Planar Genesis
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Kindred Summons
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Brainstorm
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
Stubborn Denial
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Resculpt
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Filter Out
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Jwari Disruption
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-17%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
High Tide
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Waterbender's Restoration
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Wave Goodbye
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Farseek
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Harvest Season
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Raise the Palisade
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Preordain
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Ponder
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Rampant Growth
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-22%synergy
Cultivate
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-29%synergy
Distant Melody
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Nature's Lore
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-19%synergy
Ravenform
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Kodama's Reach
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-27%synergy
Three Visits
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-14%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Fabricate
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Curse of the Swine
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Wanderwine Farewell
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Inundate
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Finale of Devastation
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
River's Rebuke
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Aquitect's Will
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Solve the Equation
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Shared Roots
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Herald's Horn
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Isochron Scepter
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Bident of Thassa
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Door of Destinies
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
The Great Henge
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
0%synergy
The Ozolith
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Icon of Ancestry
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-14%synergy
Aether Vial
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Kindred Discovery
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
45%synergy
Intruder Alarm
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
51%synergy
Hardened Scales
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Quest for Renewal
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
38%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Doubling Season
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Sphere Grid
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Branching Evolution
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Elven Chorus
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Sylvan Library
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Springleaf Parade
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Wizard Class
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Song of Freyalise
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Ophidian Eye
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Freed from the Real
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Guardian Project
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Wild Growth
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Exploration
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Hadana's Climb
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Witness Protection
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Opposition
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Master of the Depths
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Oko, Lorwyn Liege
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Kiora, the Crashing Wave
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Karn's Bastion
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Rogue's Passage
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Three Tree City
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Mutavault
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Seat of the Synod
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Ghost Quarter
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-9%synergy
Nesting Grounds
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Dryad Arbor
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85%inclusion28 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Simic Signet
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Patchwork Banner
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Springleaf Drum
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion33 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Island
100%inclusion33 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Forest
97%inclusion32 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
88%inclusion29 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Breeding Pool
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Temple of Mystery
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
45%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Grove
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Willowrush Verge
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
-15%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Hedge Maze
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Rain-Slicked Copse
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
26%synergy
Abundant Countryside
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
31%synergy
Misty Rainforest
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Overflowing Basin
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-13%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-11%synergy
Windswept Heath
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Tropical Island
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Polluted Delta
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-9%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Wooded Foothills
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Jwari Disruption
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Opal Palace
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Thornwood Falls
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-12%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-5%synergy