Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca (Commander) - +1/+1 Counters

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 Trio
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-8%synergy
Attuma, Atlantean Warlord
4.7%inclusion7 decks149 decks
4%synergy
Quandrix Charm
4.3%inclusion2 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Namor the Sub-Mariner
4.0%inclusion6 decks149 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Deeproot Waters
90%inclusion349 decks386 decks
82%synergy
Merrow Reejerey
90%inclusion349 decks386 decks
82%synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
92%inclusion354 decks386 decks
82%synergy
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
90%inclusion348 decks386 decks
81%synergy
Deeproot Elite
87%inclusion336 decks386 decks
80%synergy
Kopala, Warden of Waves
86%inclusion331 decks386 decks
77%synergy
Emperor Mihail II
85%inclusion330 decks386 decks
77%synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
85%inclusion329 decks386 decks
77%synergy
Merfolk Sovereign
84%inclusion326 decks386 decks
76%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
80%inclusion310 decks386 decks
73%synergy
Top Cards
Herald of Secret Streams
83%inclusion321 decks386 decks
69%synergy
Seafloor Oracle
79%inclusion305 decks386 decks
72%synergy
Vodalian Hexcatcher
77%inclusion299 decks386 decks
71%synergy
Merfolk Mistbinder
76%inclusion295 decks386 decks
70%synergy
Merrow Commerce
76%inclusion294 decks386 decks
72%synergy
Hakbal of the Surging Soul
73%inclusion280 decks386 decks
69%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
72%inclusion278 decks386 decks
60%synergy
Lord of Atlantis
70%inclusion272 decks386 decks
65%synergy
Kiora's Follower
66%inclusion255 decks386 decks
52%synergy
Murkfiend Liege
65%inclusion249 decks386 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Seedborn Muse
44%inclusion170 decks386 decks
28%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
30%inclusion115 decks386 decks
6%synergy
Rhystic Study
17%inclusion66 decks386 decks
-3%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
13%inclusion52 decks386 decks
-3%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
13%inclusion51 decks386 decks
9%synergy
Worldly Tutor
11%inclusion42 decks386 decks
-3%synergy
Force of Will
6.7%inclusion26 decks386 decks
-2%synergy
Mystical Tutor
6.0%inclusion23 decks386 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Forerunner of the Heralds
60%inclusion233 decks386 decks
57%synergy
Singer of Swift Rivers
58%inclusion224 decks386 decks
51%synergy
Lullmage Mentor
53%inclusion203 decks386 decks
51%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
52%inclusion200 decks386 decks
45%synergy
Surgespanner
45%inclusion172 decks386 decks
41%synergy
Mist Dancer
44%inclusion171 decks386 decks
38%synergy
Merfolk Skydiver
44%inclusion170 decks386 decks
39%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
41%inclusion158 decks386 decks
36%synergy
Merrow Harbinger
41%inclusion158 decks386 decks
39%synergy
Benthic Biomancer
40%inclusion154 decks386 decks
34%synergy
Zegana, Utopian Speaker
40%inclusion153 decks386 decks
32%synergy
Fallowsage
40%inclusion153 decks386 decks
39%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
39%inclusion149 decks386 decks
8%synergy
Realmwalker
38%inclusion146 decks386 decks
31%synergy
Seahunter
37%inclusion141 decks386 decks
35%synergy
Tishana, Voice of Thunder
36%inclusion140 decks386 decks
31%synergy
Metallic Mimic
35%inclusion136 decks386 decks
30%synergy
Mindspring Merfolk
34%inclusion98 decks289 decks
32%synergy
Silvergill Adept
32%inclusion122 decks386 decks
30%synergy
Tide Shaper
31%inclusion120 decks386 decks
29%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
31%inclusion116 decks378 decks
27%synergy
Merfolk Trickster
29%inclusion112 decks386 decks
28%synergy
Summon: Leviathan
28%inclusion65 decks236 decks
21%synergy
Mist-Cloaked Herald
27%inclusion106 decks386 decks
25%synergy
Wanderwine Prophets
27%inclusion106 decks386 decks
26%synergy
Deeproot Historian
27%inclusion105 decks386 decks
22%synergy
Prime Speaker Zegana
27%inclusion103 decks386 decks
17%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
26%inclusion102 decks386 decks
18%synergy
Coralhelm Commander
24%inclusion94 decks386 decks
23%synergy
Nicanzil, Current Conductor
23%inclusion90 decks386 decks
16%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
23%inclusion90 decks386 decks
22%synergy
Tributary Instructor
22%inclusion85 decks386 decks
18%synergy
Champions of the Shoal
22%inclusion29 decks132 decks
21%synergy
Silvergill Mentor
22%inclusion29 decks133 decks
21%synergy
Harbinger of the Tides
22%inclusion84 decks386 decks
21%synergy
Cursecatcher
21%inclusion82 decks386 decks
20%synergy
Tempest Caller
20%inclusion78 decks386 decks
19%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
20%inclusion77 decks386 decks
13%synergy
Mistcaller
20%inclusion77 decks386 decks
19%synergy
Cenote Scout
19%inclusion75 decks386 decks
17%synergy
Jadelight Spelunker
18%inclusion69 decks386 decks
15%synergy
Disruptor of Currents
17%inclusion23 decks133 decks
16%synergy
Jadelight Ranger
17%inclusion65 decks386 decks
15%synergy
Deepfathom Echo
16%inclusion63 decks386 decks
13%synergy
Wake Thrasher
16%inclusion62 decks386 decks
16%synergy
Deepchannel Mentor
16%inclusion60 decks386 decks
14%synergy
Empress Galina
15%inclusion57 decks386 decks
14%synergy
Cosi's Trickster
14%inclusion55 decks386 decks
14%synergy
Jungleborn Pioneer
14%inclusion55 decks386 decks
14%synergy
True-Name Nemesis
14%inclusion55 decks386 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
60%inclusion233 decks386 decks
11%synergy
Beast Within
55%inclusion214 decks386 decks
6%synergy
Inspiring Call
47%inclusion181 decks386 decks
33%synergy
Heroic Intervention
41%inclusion158 decks386 decks
11%synergy
Ripples of Potential
39%inclusion152 decks386 decks
29%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
39%inclusion151 decks386 decks
13%synergy
Growth Spiral
33%inclusion129 decks386 decks
-12%synergy
Negate
32%inclusion124 decks386 decks
7%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
32%inclusion42 decks133 decks
29%synergy
Pongify
25%inclusion96 decks386 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Denial
22%inclusion84 decks386 decks
-1%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
21%inclusion82 decks386 decks
17%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
21%inclusion80 decks386 decks
-2%synergy
Aetherize
19%inclusion74 decks386 decks
7%synergy
Swan Song
17%inclusion64 decks386 decks
-2%synergy
Return to Nature
16%inclusion61 decks386 decks
11%synergy
Nature's Claim
15%inclusion59 decks386 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Denial
15%inclusion57 decks384 decks
12%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion53 decks386 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Drain
12%inclusion45 decks386 decks
-4%synergy
Krosan Grip
11%inclusion43 decks386 decks
4%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
11%inclusion42 decks386 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion39 decks378 decks
-2%synergy
Quandrix Command
10%inclusion38 decks386 decks
4%synergy
Simic Charm
10%inclusion37 decks386 decks
2%synergy
Voidslime
9.3%inclusion36 decks386 decks
4%synergy
Mutational Advantage
9.1%inclusion35 decks386 decks
4%synergy
Brainstorm
7.3%inclusion28 decks386 decks
-7%synergy
Kindred Summons
7.3%inclusion28 decks386 decks
7%synergy
Chord of Calling
7.0%inclusion27 decks386 decks
0%synergy
Filter Out
6.7%inclusion26 decks386 decks
5%synergy
Vitalize
6.5%inclusion25 decks386 decks
5%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
5.7%inclusion22 decks386 decks
0%synergy
Force of Negation
5.4%inclusion21 decks386 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Wave Goodbye
42%inclusion164 decks386 decks
32%synergy
Cultivate
39%inclusion151 decks386 decks
-7%synergy
Harvest Season
37%inclusion142 decks386 decks
35%synergy
Rampant Growth
31%inclusion121 decks386 decks
-9%synergy
Kodama's Reach
29%inclusion111 decks386 decks
-7%synergy
Raise the Palisade
24%inclusion94 decks386 decks
18%synergy
Nature's Lore
24%inclusion92 decks386 decks
-8%synergy
Aquitect's Will
22%inclusion86 decks386 decks
21%synergy
Distant Melody
22%inclusion84 decks386 decks
19%synergy
Farseek
21%inclusion80 decks386 decks
-5%synergy
Three Visits
16%inclusion62 decks386 decks
-8%synergy
Explore
12%inclusion46 decks386 decks
-8%synergy
River's Rebuke
11%inclusion44 decks386 decks
9%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
11%inclusion42 decks386 decks
8%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
10%inclusion40 decks386 decks
0%synergy
Curse of the Swine
10%inclusion38 decks386 decks
-1%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
7.3%inclusion28 decks386 decks
-5%synergy
Ravenform
7.0%inclusion27 decks386 decks
3%synergy
Wanderwine Farewell
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bident of Thassa
26%inclusion101 decks386 decks
19%synergy
Herald's Horn
24%inclusion91 decks386 decks
20%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion90 decks386 decks
-2%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
17%inclusion64 decks386 decks
14%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
15%inclusion58 decks386 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion44 decks386 decks
-9%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
11%inclusion41 decks386 decks
4%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
8%synergy
The Ozolith
8.3%inclusion32 decks386 decks
2%synergy
Door of Destinies
7.8%inclusion30 decks386 decks
6%synergy
Banner of Kinship
7.1%inclusion22 decks310 decks
5%synergy
Isochron Scepter
7.0%inclusion27 decks386 decks
5%synergy
The Great Henge
6.0%inclusion23 decks386 decks
-3%synergy
Enchantments
Quest for Renewal
47%inclusion182 decks386 decks
46%synergy
Kindred Discovery
43%inclusion166 decks386 decks
34%synergy
Hardened Scales
42%inclusion163 decks386 decks
26%synergy
Intruder Alarm
41%inclusion160 decks386 decks
38%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
37%inclusion143 decks386 decks
30%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
36%inclusion139 decks386 decks
23%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
29%inclusion113 decks386 decks
26%synergy
Branching Evolution
23%inclusion88 decks386 decks
11%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
20%inclusion78 decks386 decks
15%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
16%inclusion47 decks288 decks
14%synergy
Hadana's Climb
16%inclusion62 decks386 decks
12%synergy
Elven Chorus
11%inclusion42 decks386 decks
8%synergy
Doubling Season
10%inclusion40 decks386 decks
0%synergy
Guardian Project
10%inclusion38 decks386 decks
3%synergy
Path of Discovery
9.3%inclusion36 decks386 decks
7%synergy
Spreading Seas
8.8%inclusion34 decks386 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.3%inclusion32 decks386 decks
-6%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
8.3%inclusion32 decks386 decks
3%synergy
Song of Freyalise
7.0%inclusion27 decks386 decks
7%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
6.5%inclusion25 decks386 decks
3%synergy
Aquatic Incursion
6.5%inclusion25 decks386 decks
6%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
6.4%inclusion23 decks361 decks
1%synergy
Wild Growth
6.0%inclusion23 decks386 decks
-3%synergy
Sphere Grid
5.9%inclusion14 decks236 decks
2%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.2%inclusion20 decks386 decks
1%synergy
Exploration
5.2%inclusion20 decks386 decks
-8%synergy
Wizard Class
5.2%inclusion20 decks386 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, Thief of Crowns
6.5%inclusion25 decks386 decks
0%synergy
Kiora, Master of the Depths
5.2%inclusion20 decks386 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
60%inclusion233 decks386 decks
11%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
36%inclusion138 decks386 decks
18%synergy
Karn's Bastion
34%inclusion132 decks386 decks
23%synergy
Rogue's Passage
22%inclusion86 decks386 decks
0%synergy
Three Tree City
21%inclusion77 decks361 decks
16%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
20%inclusion79 decks386 decks
16%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
16%inclusion63 decks386 decks
-2%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
15%inclusion59 decks386 decks
-7%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
14%inclusion54 decks386 decks
-3%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
13%inclusion49 decks386 decks
0%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
12%inclusion47 decks386 decks
-9%synergy
Mutavault
11%inclusion44 decks386 decks
10%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
10%inclusion39 decks386 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.1%inclusion35 decks386 decks
-7%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
8.8%inclusion34 decks386 decks
6%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
8.8%inclusion34 decks386 decks
4%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.0%inclusion21 decks263 decks
-3%synergy
Halimar Depths
7.8%inclusion30 decks386 decks
5%synergy
Castle Vantress
6.2%inclusion24 decks386 decks
-1%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
6.2%inclusion24 decks386 decks
1%synergy
Lumbering Falls
5.7%inclusion22 decks386 decks
-1%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.4%inclusion21 decks386 decks
1%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
5.1%inclusion11 decks214 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
80%inclusion308 decks386 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion260 decks386 decks
4%synergy
Simic Signet
35%inclusion136 decks386 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
28%inclusion108 decks386 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion72 decks386 decks
-1%synergy
Patchwork Banner
16%inclusion59 decks361 decks
13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.3%inclusion28 decks386 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Forest
99%inclusion383 decks386 decks
4%synergy
Island
99%inclusion382 decks386 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion340 decks386 decks
3%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
76%inclusion295 decks386 decks
16%synergy
Path of Ancestry
62%inclusion239 decks386 decks
45%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
61%inclusion237 decks386 decks
9%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
53%inclusion205 decks386 decks
46%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
49%inclusion190 decks386 decks
5%synergy
Breeding Pool
49%inclusion188 decks386 decks
2%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
48%inclusion187 decks386 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Mystery
46%inclusion178 decks386 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Grove
45%inclusion175 decks386 decks
3%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
45%inclusion173 decks386 decks
2%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
44%inclusion168 decks386 decks
-4%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
42%inclusion161 decks386 decks
35%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
29%inclusion113 decks386 decks
9%synergy
Misty Rainforest
27%inclusion106 decks386 decks
-3%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
24%inclusion94 decks386 decks
5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
23%inclusion89 decks386 decks
18%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
23%inclusion88 decks386 decks
10%synergy
Willowrush Verge
22%inclusion65 decks289 decks
5%synergy
Eclipsed Realms
21%inclusion28 decks133 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
21%inclusion80 decks386 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion71 decks386 decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion66 decks386 decks
-8%synergy
Sodden Verdure
17%inclusion22 decks133 decks
0%synergy
Thornwood Falls
16%inclusion60 decks386 decks
-2%synergy
Tangled Islet
14%inclusion53 decks386 decks
-2%synergy
Overflowing Basin
13%inclusion51 decks386 decks
-8%synergy
Hedge Maze
13%inclusion49 decks386 decks
-7%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion47 decks386 decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion43 decks386 decks
-9%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
10%inclusion40 decks386 decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion39 decks378 decks
-2%synergy
Tropical Island
10%inclusion39 decks386 decks
-4%synergy
Simic Guildgate
9.1%inclusion35 decks386 decks
-1%synergy
Rain-Slicked Copse
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
1%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
8.5%inclusion33 decks386 decks
4%synergy
Rimewood Falls
7.8%inclusion30 decks386 decks
0%synergy
Windswept Heath
6.7%inclusion26 decks386 decks
-3%synergy
Polluted Delta
6.7%inclusion26 decks386 decks
-3%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.7%inclusion26 decks386 decks
-4%synergy
Woodland Stream
6.5%inclusion25 decks386 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.7%inclusion22 decks386 decks
-1%synergy
Opal Palace
5.7%inclusion22 decks386 decks
3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
5.2%inclusion20 decks386 decks
-4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
5.2%inclusion20 decks386 decks
-4%synergy