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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
23%inclusion15 decks64 decks
21%synergy
Silvergill Mentor
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
19%synergy
Champions of the Shoal
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Eclipsed Realms
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Disruptor of Currents
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
92%inclusion343 decks373 decks
83%synergy
Deeproot Waters
91%inclusion340 decks373 decks
83%synergy
Merrow Reejerey
91%inclusion339 decks373 decks
82%synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
92%inclusion345 decks373 decks
82%synergy
Deeproot Elite
88%inclusion327 decks373 decks
80%synergy
Kopala, Warden of Waves
87%inclusion326 decks373 decks
79%synergy
Emperor Mihail II
86%inclusion322 decks373 decks
78%synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
85%inclusion318 decks373 decks
77%synergy
Merfolk Sovereign
85%inclusion318 decks373 decks
77%synergy
Seafloor Oracle
80%inclusion300 decks373 decks
73%synergy
Top Cards
Herald of Secret Streams
84%inclusion315 decks373 decks
70%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
80%inclusion297 decks373 decks
72%synergy
Vodalian Hexcatcher
77%inclusion289 decks373 decks
71%synergy
Merfolk Mistbinder
77%inclusion289 decks373 decks
71%synergy
Merrow Commerce
76%inclusion285 decks373 decks
72%synergy
Hakbal of the Surging Soul
75%inclusion279 decks373 decks
71%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
73%inclusion273 decks373 decks
61%synergy
Lord of Atlantis
71%inclusion266 decks373 decks
65%synergy
Kiora's Follower
67%inclusion249 decks373 decks
52%synergy
Murkfiend Liege
65%inclusion241 decks373 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Seedborn Muse
43%inclusion161 decks373 decks
27%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
30%inclusion113 decks373 decks
5%synergy
Rhystic Study
19%inclusion70 decks373 decks
-2%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
13%inclusion50 decks373 decks
9%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
13%inclusion47 decks373 decks
-4%synergy
Worldly Tutor
10%inclusion38 decks373 decks
-4%synergy
Force of Will
6.7%inclusion25 decks373 decks
-3%synergy
Mystical Tutor
5.6%inclusion21 decks373 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Forerunner of the Heralds
62%inclusion231 decks373 decks
58%synergy
Singer of Swift Rivers
57%inclusion214 decks373 decks
50%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
53%inclusion199 decks373 decks
46%synergy
Lullmage Mentor
52%inclusion194 decks373 decks
50%synergy
Merfolk Skydiver
46%inclusion173 decks373 decks
41%synergy
Surgespanner
46%inclusion170 decks373 decks
42%synergy
Mist Dancer
45%inclusion168 decks373 decks
38%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
43%inclusion159 decks373 decks
37%synergy
Merrow Harbinger
42%inclusion155 decks373 decks
39%synergy
Benthic Biomancer
42%inclusion155 decks373 decks
36%synergy
Zegana, Utopian Speaker
41%inclusion153 decks373 decks
33%synergy
Fallowsage
39%inclusion147 decks373 decks
38%synergy
Tishana, Voice of Thunder
39%inclusion145 decks373 decks
33%synergy
Seahunter
38%inclusion141 decks373 decks
36%synergy
Realmwalker
38%inclusion141 decks373 decks
30%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
37%inclusion137 decks373 decks
6%synergy
Metallic Mimic
34%inclusion126 decks373 decks
29%synergy
Silvergill Adept
32%inclusion120 decks373 decks
31%synergy
Tide Shaper
32%inclusion118 decks373 decks
30%synergy
Mindspring Merfolk
31%inclusion74 decks242 decks
28%synergy
Merfolk Trickster
30%inclusion113 decks373 decks
29%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
30%inclusion112 decks373 decks
22%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
29%inclusion98 decks334 decks
25%synergy
Mist-Cloaked Herald
29%inclusion107 decks373 decks
26%synergy
Deeproot Historian
28%inclusion105 decks373 decks
23%synergy
Prime Speaker Zegana
27%inclusion100 decks373 decks
17%synergy
Coralhelm Commander
26%inclusion96 decks373 decks
24%synergy
Wanderwine Prophets
25%inclusion95 decks373 decks
23%synergy
Nicanzil, Current Conductor
25%inclusion93 decks373 decks
17%synergy
Harbinger of the Tides
24%inclusion90 decks373 decks
23%synergy
Summon: Leviathan
24%inclusion44 decks185 decks
17%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
23%inclusion86 decks373 decks
21%synergy
Cursecatcher
23%inclusion84 decks373 decks
22%synergy
Tributary Instructor
22%inclusion82 decks373 decks
18%synergy
Tempest Caller
22%inclusion81 decks373 decks
20%synergy
Jadelight Ranger
21%inclusion77 decks373 decks
19%synergy
Cenote Scout
20%inclusion76 decks373 decks
18%synergy
Jadelight Spelunker
20%inclusion75 decks373 decks
17%synergy
Mistcaller
19%inclusion72 decks373 decks
19%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
18%inclusion68 decks373 decks
11%synergy
Deepfathom Echo
18%inclusion67 decks373 decks
15%synergy
Wake Thrasher
16%inclusion60 decks373 decks
16%synergy
Cosi's Trickster
16%inclusion59 decks373 decks
15%synergy
Empress Galina
16%inclusion58 decks373 decks
15%synergy
Merfolk Branchwalker
15%inclusion57 decks373 decks
14%synergy
Deepchannel Mentor
15%inclusion57 decks373 decks
14%synergy
Jungleborn Pioneer
15%inclusion56 decks373 decks
14%synergy
River Sneak
15%inclusion56 decks373 decks
14%synergy
True-Name Nemesis
14%inclusion53 decks373 decks
13%synergy
Deeproot Wayfinder
14%inclusion53 decks373 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
62%inclusion230 decks373 decks
11%synergy
Beast Within
57%inclusion212 decks373 decks
7%synergy
Inspiring Call
46%inclusion173 decks373 decks
33%synergy
Heroic Intervention
42%inclusion155 decks373 decks
11%synergy
Ripples of Potential
39%inclusion144 decks373 decks
29%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
38%inclusion143 decks373 decks
12%synergy
Negate
35%inclusion129 decks373 decks
9%synergy
Growth Spiral
32%inclusion118 decks373 decks
-14%synergy
Pongify
25%inclusion92 decks373 decks
0%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
21%inclusion79 decks373 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Denial
21%inclusion79 decks373 decks
-2%synergy
Aetherize
19%inclusion72 decks373 decks
7%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
19%inclusion72 decks373 decks
15%synergy
Swan Song
18%inclusion68 decks373 decks
0%synergy
Return to Nature
16%inclusion61 decks373 decks
11%synergy
Nature's Claim
15%inclusion57 decks373 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Denial
14%inclusion48 decks340 decks
11%synergy
Reality Shift
13%inclusion48 decks373 decks
-2%synergy
Krosan Grip
12%inclusion45 decks373 decks
4%synergy
Mana Drain
12%inclusion45 decks373 decks
-4%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
10%inclusion39 decks373 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion34 decks334 decks
-2%synergy
Quandrix Command
10%inclusion37 decks373 decks
5%synergy
Voidslime
10%inclusion37 decks373 decks
5%synergy
Simic Charm
9.1%inclusion34 decks373 decks
1%synergy
Mutational Advantage
8.3%inclusion30 decks363 decks
4%synergy
Filter Out
7.2%inclusion27 decks373 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
6.7%inclusion25 decks373 decks
-8%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
6.7%inclusion25 decks373 decks
2%synergy
Chord of Calling
6.7%inclusion25 decks373 decks
0%synergy
Kindred Summons
6.7%inclusion25 decks373 decks
6%synergy
Force of Negation
6.2%inclusion23 decks373 decks
-2%synergy
Resculpt
5.6%inclusion21 decks373 decks
0%synergy
Vitalize
5.4%inclusion20 decks373 decks
4%synergy
Spell Pierce
5.4%inclusion20 decks373 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Wave Goodbye
41%inclusion154 decks373 decks
31%synergy
Cultivate
40%inclusion149 decks373 decks
-7%synergy
Harvest Season
38%inclusion142 decks373 decks
36%synergy
Rampant Growth
32%inclusion118 decks373 decks
-9%synergy
Kodama's Reach
30%inclusion112 decks373 decks
-6%synergy
Nature's Lore
24%inclusion91 decks373 decks
-6%synergy
Aquitect's Will
24%inclusion91 decks373 decks
23%synergy
Raise the Palisade
24%inclusion90 decks373 decks
18%synergy
Distant Melody
23%inclusion85 decks373 decks
19%synergy
Farseek
20%inclusion76 decks373 decks
-5%synergy
Three Visits
16%inclusion61 decks373 decks
-7%synergy
Explore
12%inclusion45 decks373 decks
-8%synergy
River's Rebuke
12%inclusion44 decks373 decks
9%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
11%inclusion40 decks373 decks
8%synergy
Curse of the Swine
10%inclusion38 decks373 decks
-1%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
10%inclusion38 decks373 decks
0%synergy
Ravenform
8.0%inclusion30 decks373 decks
4%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
7.5%inclusion28 decks373 decks
-5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bident of Thassa
27%inclusion100 decks373 decks
20%synergy
Herald's Horn
25%inclusion94 decks373 decks
21%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion85 decks373 decks
-3%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
17%inclusion65 decks373 decks
15%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
16%inclusion60 decks373 decks
16%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
12%inclusion43 decks373 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion41 decks373 decks
-9%synergy
Door of Destinies
8.8%inclusion33 decks373 decks
7%synergy
The Ozolith
7.8%inclusion29 decks373 decks
2%synergy
The Great Henge
7.2%inclusion27 decks373 decks
-2%synergy
Banner of Kinship
6.8%inclusion18 decks264 decks
5%synergy
Isochron Scepter
6.2%inclusion23 decks373 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Quest for Renewal
47%inclusion176 decks373 decks
45%synergy
Kindred Discovery
43%inclusion161 decks373 decks
33%synergy
Hardened Scales
42%inclusion156 decks373 decks
27%synergy
Intruder Alarm
40%inclusion151 decks373 decks
37%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
39%inclusion146 decks373 decks
31%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
37%inclusion138 decks373 decks
24%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
27%inclusion100 decks373 decks
24%synergy
Branching Evolution
23%inclusion84 decks373 decks
11%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
21%inclusion78 decks373 decks
15%synergy
Hadana's Climb
18%inclusion66 decks373 decks
14%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
17%inclusion42 decks241 decks
15%synergy
Elven Chorus
12%inclusion43 decks373 decks
8%synergy
Path of Discovery
10%inclusion39 decks373 decks
8%synergy
Spreading Seas
10%inclusion36 decks373 decks
9%synergy
Guardian Project
9.4%inclusion35 decks373 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Remora
9.1%inclusion34 decks373 decks
-5%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
9.1%inclusion34 decks373 decks
4%synergy
Doubling Season
8.6%inclusion32 decks373 decks
-1%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
7.0%inclusion26 decks373 decks
4%synergy
Song of Freyalise
7.0%inclusion26 decks373 decks
6%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
7.0%inclusion22 decks316 decks
2%synergy
Springleaf Parade
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Wild Growth
6.2%inclusion23 decks373 decks
-3%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
5.9%inclusion22 decks373 decks
0%synergy
Aquatic Incursion
5.9%inclusion22 decks373 decks
5%synergy
Exploration
5.6%inclusion21 decks373 decks
-8%synergy
Sphere Grid
5.4%inclusion10 decks185 decks
2%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.4%inclusion20 decks373 decks
1%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
5.1%inclusion19 decks373 decks
-1%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
5.1%inclusion19 decks373 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Master of the Depths
6.2%inclusion23 decks373 decks
4%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
5.9%inclusion22 decks373 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
59%inclusion220 decks373 decks
9%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
38%inclusion141 decks373 decks
20%synergy
Karn's Bastion
36%inclusion135 decks373 decks
25%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
23%inclusion84 decks373 decks
18%synergy
Three Tree City
21%inclusion66 decks316 decks
16%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion76 decks373 decks
-2%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
17%inclusion62 decks373 decks
-2%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
16%inclusion59 decks373 decks
-6%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
14%inclusion53 decks373 decks
-3%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
13%inclusion49 decks373 decks
1%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
13%inclusion48 decks373 decks
-9%synergy
Mutavault
11%inclusion41 decks373 decks
10%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
10%inclusion36 decks373 decks
7%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
9.1%inclusion34 decks373 decks
3%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
9.1%inclusion34 decks373 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.1%inclusion34 decks373 decks
-7%synergy
Halimar Depths
8.3%inclusion31 decks373 decks
5%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
6.7%inclusion25 decks373 decks
2%synergy
Lumbering Falls
6.2%inclusion23 decks373 decks
-1%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.1%inclusion13 decks214 decks
-5%synergy
Castle Vantress
5.9%inclusion22 decks373 decks
-1%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
0%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.4%inclusion20 decks373 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
80%inclusion299 decks373 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion250 decks373 decks
4%synergy
Simic Signet
36%inclusion135 decks373 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
28%inclusion104 decks373 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion69 decks373 decks
-2%synergy
Patchwork Banner
17%inclusion53 decks316 decks
13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.5%inclusion28 decks373 decks
-1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.1%inclusion19 decks373 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
5.1%inclusion19 decks373 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Forest
99%inclusion371 decks373 decks
4%synergy
Island
99%inclusion370 decks373 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion321 decks373 decks
1%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
76%inclusion282 decks373 decks
16%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
62%inclusion233 decks373 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
62%inclusion232 decks373 decks
45%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
54%inclusion201 decks373 decks
47%synergy
Breeding Pool
49%inclusion182 decks373 decks
3%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
48%inclusion180 decks373 decks
5%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
48%inclusion179 decks373 decks
9%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
47%inclusion177 decks373 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Mystery
46%inclusion173 decks373 decks
8%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
45%inclusion169 decks373 decks
-3%synergy
Flooded Grove
44%inclusion164 decks373 decks
2%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
41%inclusion153 decks373 decks
34%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
30%inclusion111 decks373 decks
10%synergy
Misty Rainforest
27%inclusion101 decks373 decks
-4%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
26%inclusion96 decks373 decks
6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
24%inclusion90 decks373 decks
19%synergy
Willowrush Verge
23%inclusion56 decks242 decks
6%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
22%inclusion83 decks373 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion76 decks373 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion70 decks373 decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion66 decks373 decks
-8%synergy
Thornwood Falls
16%inclusion58 decks373 decks
-2%synergy
Tangled Islet
14%inclusion54 decks373 decks
-2%synergy
Overflowing Basin
13%inclusion46 decks364 decks
-7%synergy
Hedge Maze
12%inclusion45 decks373 decks
-7%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion44 decks373 decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion44 decks373 decks
-8%synergy
Sodden Verdure
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
10%inclusion38 decks373 decks
0%synergy
Simic Guildgate
10%inclusion38 decks373 decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion34 decks334 decks
-2%synergy
Rain-Slicked Copse
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Tropical Island
9.1%inclusion34 decks373 decks
-5%synergy
Woodland Stream
8.6%inclusion32 decks373 decks
3%synergy
Rimewood Falls
7.8%inclusion29 decks373 decks
-1%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
7.8%inclusion29 decks373 decks
3%synergy
Opal Palace
6.7%inclusion25 decks373 decks
5%synergy
Polluted Delta
6.4%inclusion24 decks373 decks
-3%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.4%inclusion24 decks373 decks
-4%synergy
Windswept Heath
6.2%inclusion23 decks373 decks
-4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.4%inclusion20 decks373 decks
-2%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
5.4%inclusion20 decks373 decks
-4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
5.4%inclusion20 decks373 decks
-4%synergy