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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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Shared Roots
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
3.3%inclusion3 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Origin of Metalbending
2.6%inclusion1 decks38 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Deeproot Waters
92%inclusion348 decks377 decks
84%synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
93%inclusion349 decks377 decks
82%synergy
Merrow Reejerey
91%inclusion342 decks377 decks
82%synergy
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
91%inclusion344 decks377 decks
82%synergy
Kopala, Warden of Waves
89%inclusion334 decks377 decks
80%synergy
Deeproot Elite
87%inclusion329 decks377 decks
80%synergy
Emperor Mihail II
86%inclusion326 decks377 decks
78%synergy
Merfolk Sovereign
86%inclusion325 decks377 decks
77%synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
85%inclusion322 decks377 decks
77%synergy
Seafloor Oracle
81%inclusion304 decks377 decks
73%synergy
Top Cards
Herald of Secret Streams
85%inclusion322 decks377 decks
71%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
79%inclusion299 decks377 decks
72%synergy
Merfolk Mistbinder
79%inclusion298 decks377 decks
72%synergy
Vodalian Hexcatcher
79%inclusion297 decks377 decks
72%synergy
Merrow Commerce
76%inclusion288 decks377 decks
72%synergy
Hakbal of the Surging Soul
72%inclusion272 decks377 decks
68%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
72%inclusion270 decks377 decks
59%synergy
Lord of Atlantis
70%inclusion264 decks377 decks
64%synergy
Kiora's Follower
66%inclusion248 decks377 decks
51%synergy
Murkfiend Liege
64%inclusion243 decks377 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Seedborn Muse
44%inclusion164 decks377 decks
28%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
31%inclusion115 decks377 decks
4%synergy
Rhystic Study
19%inclusion73 decks377 decks
-2%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
14%inclusion51 decks377 decks
-4%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
13%inclusion50 decks377 decks
8%synergy
Worldly Tutor
11%inclusion43 decks377 decks
-4%synergy
Force of Will
6.9%inclusion26 decks377 decks
-3%synergy
Mystical Tutor
6.9%inclusion26 decks377 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Forerunner of the Heralds
62%inclusion233 decks377 decks
58%synergy
Singer of Swift Rivers
57%inclusion215 decks377 decks
50%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
55%inclusion207 decks377 decks
47%synergy
Lullmage Mentor
53%inclusion200 decks377 decks
51%synergy
Surgespanner
46%inclusion175 decks377 decks
43%synergy
Merfolk Skydiver
46%inclusion174 decks377 decks
40%synergy
Mist Dancer
44%inclusion167 decks377 decks
37%synergy
Zegana, Utopian Speaker
42%inclusion158 decks377 decks
34%synergy
Merrow Harbinger
41%inclusion156 decks377 decks
39%synergy
Benthic Biomancer
41%inclusion153 decks377 decks
35%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
40%inclusion152 decks377 decks
35%synergy
Fallowsage
40%inclusion151 decks377 decks
39%synergy
Tishana, Voice of Thunder
38%inclusion143 decks377 decks
32%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
38%inclusion142 decks377 decks
6%synergy
Realmwalker
37%inclusion141 decks377 decks
30%synergy
Seahunter
37%inclusion139 decks377 decks
35%synergy
Metallic Mimic
33%inclusion123 decks377 decks
27%synergy
Silvergill Adept
33%inclusion123 decks377 decks
31%synergy
Tide Shaper
32%inclusion122 decks377 decks
30%synergy
Mindspring Merfolk
31%inclusion64 decks204 decks
29%synergy
Merfolk Trickster
31%inclusion118 decks377 decks
30%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
31%inclusion94 decks308 decks
27%synergy
Mist-Cloaked Herald
29%inclusion110 decks377 decks
27%synergy
Deeproot Historian
29%inclusion109 decks377 decks
23%synergy
Wanderwine Prophets
28%inclusion104 decks377 decks
26%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
27%inclusion103 decks377 decks
19%synergy
Nicanzil, Current Conductor
27%inclusion102 decks377 decks
19%synergy
Prime Speaker Zegana
27%inclusion100 decks377 decks
16%synergy
Coralhelm Commander
26%inclusion99 decks377 decks
24%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
25%inclusion94 decks377 decks
23%synergy
Summon: Leviathan
24%inclusion33 decks137 decks
17%synergy
Harbinger of the Tides
24%inclusion90 decks377 decks
23%synergy
Cenote Scout
22%inclusion83 decks377 decks
20%synergy
Jadelight Ranger
21%inclusion81 decks377 decks
20%synergy
Tributary Instructor
21%inclusion81 decks377 decks
17%synergy
Cursecatcher
21%inclusion78 decks377 decks
20%synergy
Tempest Caller
21%inclusion78 decks377 decks
19%synergy
Jadelight Spelunker
20%inclusion76 decks377 decks
17%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
19%inclusion72 decks377 decks
12%synergy
Mistcaller
19%inclusion72 decks377 decks
18%synergy
Deepfathom Echo
18%inclusion68 decks377 decks
15%synergy
Deepchannel Mentor
18%inclusion68 decks377 decks
17%synergy
Merfolk Branchwalker
17%inclusion64 decks377 decks
16%synergy
Wake Thrasher
16%inclusion62 decks377 decks
16%synergy
River Sneak
16%inclusion61 decks377 decks
15%synergy
Jungleborn Pioneer
16%inclusion60 decks377 decks
15%synergy
Cosi's Trickster
15%inclusion58 decks377 decks
15%synergy
Empress Galina
15%inclusion58 decks377 decks
15%synergy
Deeproot Wayfinder
15%inclusion56 decks377 decks
14%synergy
Triton Shorestalker
14%inclusion53 decks377 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
62%inclusion234 decks377 decks
12%synergy
Beast Within
57%inclusion215 decks377 decks
7%synergy
Inspiring Call
45%inclusion168 decks377 decks
31%synergy
Heroic Intervention
42%inclusion158 decks377 decks
12%synergy
Ripples of Potential
40%inclusion151 decks377 decks
30%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
37%inclusion140 decks377 decks
11%synergy
Negate
34%inclusion130 decks377 decks
8%synergy
Growth Spiral
31%inclusion117 decks377 decks
-13%synergy
Pongify
23%inclusion86 decks377 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Denial
23%inclusion85 decks377 decks
0%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
21%inclusion78 decks377 decks
-2%synergy
Swan Song
18%inclusion68 decks377 decks
-1%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
18%inclusion68 decks377 decks
14%synergy
Aetherize
17%inclusion64 decks377 decks
5%synergy
Return to Nature
15%inclusion57 decks377 decks
9%synergy
Flare of Denial
15%inclusion47 decks315 decks
12%synergy
Nature's Claim
15%inclusion56 decks377 decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
13%inclusion50 decks377 decks
-1%synergy
Krosan Grip
12%inclusion46 decks377 decks
4%synergy
Mana Drain
12%inclusion45 decks377 decks
-4%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
10%inclusion38 decks377 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion30 decks308 decks
-2%synergy
Voidslime
9.3%inclusion35 decks377 decks
4%synergy
Quandrix Command
8.8%inclusion33 decks377 decks
4%synergy
Filter Out
8.2%inclusion31 decks377 decks
6%synergy
Simic Charm
8.2%inclusion31 decks377 decks
0%synergy
Mutational Advantage
7.9%inclusion27 decks340 decks
3%synergy
Brainstorm
7.4%inclusion28 decks377 decks
-7%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
7.2%inclusion26 decks360 decks
2%synergy
Kindred Summons
7.2%inclusion27 decks377 decks
6%synergy
Resculpt
6.1%inclusion23 decks377 decks
0%synergy
Force of Negation
6.1%inclusion23 decks377 decks
-2%synergy
Spell Pierce
6.1%inclusion23 decks377 decks
3%synergy
Incubation // Incongruity
5.8%inclusion22 decks377 decks
4%synergy
Chord of Calling
5.8%inclusion22 decks377 decks
-2%synergy
River Heralds' Boon
5.3%inclusion20 decks377 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Wave Goodbye
42%inclusion157 decks377 decks
31%synergy
Cultivate
39%inclusion148 decks377 decks
-8%synergy
Harvest Season
37%inclusion140 decks377 decks
35%synergy
Kodama's Reach
30%inclusion113 decks377 decks
-6%synergy
Rampant Growth
30%inclusion112 decks377 decks
-11%synergy
Aquitect's Will
25%inclusion93 decks377 decks
23%synergy
Raise the Palisade
24%inclusion91 decks377 decks
18%synergy
Nature's Lore
24%inclusion90 decks377 decks
-6%synergy
Distant Melody
23%inclusion85 decks377 decks
19%synergy
Farseek
20%inclusion74 decks377 decks
-5%synergy
Three Visits
16%inclusion60 decks377 decks
-7%synergy
River's Rebuke
13%inclusion50 decks377 decks
11%synergy
Explore
11%inclusion42 decks377 decks
-9%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
10%inclusion38 decks377 decks
7%synergy
Curse of the Swine
10%inclusion37 decks377 decks
-1%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
10%inclusion37 decks377 decks
0%synergy
Ravenform
8.0%inclusion30 decks377 decks
3%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
7.7%inclusion29 decks377 decks
-5%synergy
Over the Edge
5.3%inclusion20 decks377 decks
4%synergy
Neoform
5.3%inclusion20 decks377 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bident of Thassa
28%inclusion106 decks377 decks
21%synergy
Herald's Horn
26%inclusion99 decks377 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion82 decks377 decks
-4%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
19%inclusion71 decks377 decks
17%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
16%inclusion61 decks377 decks
16%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
14%inclusion51 decks377 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion42 decks377 decks
-11%synergy
Door of Destinies
9.0%inclusion34 decks377 decks
7%synergy
The Ozolith
8.5%inclusion32 decks377 decks
2%synergy
Banner of Kinship
7.3%inclusion17 decks234 decks
5%synergy
The Great Henge
7.2%inclusion27 decks377 decks
-2%synergy
Isochron Scepter
6.1%inclusion23 decks377 decks
4%synergy
Coat of Arms
5.3%inclusion20 decks377 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Quest for Renewal
48%inclusion182 decks377 decks
47%synergy
Kindred Discovery
44%inclusion167 decks377 decks
34%synergy
Hardened Scales
42%inclusion159 decks377 decks
27%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
41%inclusion153 decks377 decks
33%synergy
Intruder Alarm
38%inclusion144 decks377 decks
35%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
38%inclusion143 decks377 decks
25%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
26%inclusion97 decks377 decks
23%synergy
Branching Evolution
21%inclusion80 decks377 decks
10%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
21%inclusion80 decks377 decks
15%synergy
Hadana's Climb
19%inclusion73 decks377 decks
15%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
19%inclusion39 decks203 decks
17%synergy
Elven Chorus
13%inclusion50 decks377 decks
10%synergy
Path of Discovery
11%inclusion43 decks377 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Remora
11%inclusion40 decks377 decks
-5%synergy
Spreading Seas
10%inclusion38 decks377 decks
9%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
10%inclusion38 decks377 decks
5%synergy
Doubling Season
8.8%inclusion33 decks377 decks
-1%synergy
Guardian Project
8.8%inclusion33 decks377 decks
2%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
8.0%inclusion30 decks377 decks
5%synergy
Song of Freyalise
7.4%inclusion28 decks377 decks
7%synergy
Exploration
6.9%inclusion26 decks377 decks
-6%synergy
Aquatic Incursion
6.9%inclusion26 decks377 decks
6%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
6.6%inclusion19 decks288 decks
1%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
6.4%inclusion24 decks377 decks
0%synergy
Wild Growth
5.8%inclusion22 decks377 decks
-3%synergy
Wizard Class
5.6%inclusion21 decks377 decks
0%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.6%inclusion21 decks377 decks
1%synergy
Sylvan Library
5.3%inclusion20 decks377 decks
-4%synergy
Sphere Grid
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
2%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
5.0%inclusion19 decks377 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Master of the Depths
7.2%inclusion27 decks377 decks
5%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
5.6%inclusion21 decks377 decks
-2%synergy
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
5.0%inclusion19 decks377 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
61%inclusion231 decks377 decks
11%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
37%inclusion140 decks377 decks
20%synergy
Karn's Bastion
37%inclusion140 decks377 decks
26%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
24%inclusion90 decks377 decks
19%synergy
Rogue's Passage
22%inclusion82 decks377 decks
0%synergy
Three Tree City
21%inclusion60 decks288 decks
16%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
17%inclusion64 decks377 decks
-2%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
16%inclusion59 decks377 decks
-7%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
14%inclusion54 decks377 decks
2%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
14%inclusion53 decks377 decks
-3%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
13%inclusion49 decks377 decks
-9%synergy
Mutavault
11%inclusion40 decks377 decks
9%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
10%inclusion37 decks377 decks
3%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
10%inclusion36 decks377 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.0%inclusion34 decks377 decks
-7%synergy
Halimar Depths
8.8%inclusion33 decks377 decks
6%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
8.8%inclusion33 decks377 decks
6%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
7.4%inclusion28 decks377 decks
3%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.9%inclusion12 decks174 decks
-4%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
1%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.1%inclusion23 decks377 decks
2%synergy
Lumbering Falls
6.1%inclusion23 decks377 decks
-1%synergy
Castle Vantress
5.8%inclusion22 decks377 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
80%inclusion303 decks377 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
68%inclusion255 decks377 decks
5%synergy
Simic Signet
38%inclusion142 decks377 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
29%inclusion109 decks377 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion74 decks377 decks
-1%synergy
Patchwork Banner
16%inclusion47 decks288 decks
13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.8%inclusion33 decks377 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
5.8%inclusion22 decks377 decks
-4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.0%inclusion19 decks377 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Forest
100%inclusion376 decks377 decks
4%synergy
Island
99%inclusion374 decks377 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion323 decks377 decks
0%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
75%inclusion282 decks377 decks
16%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
63%inclusion239 decks377 decks
11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
61%inclusion229 decks377 decks
43%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
54%inclusion202 decks377 decks
46%synergy
Breeding Pool
47%inclusion178 decks377 decks
2%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
47%inclusion178 decks377 decks
3%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
47%inclusion176 decks377 decks
8%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
46%inclusion173 decks377 decks
4%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
46%inclusion172 decks377 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Mystery
45%inclusion169 decks377 decks
6%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
41%inclusion153 decks377 decks
33%synergy
Flooded Grove
40%inclusion152 decks377 decks
0%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
31%inclusion115 decks377 decks
10%synergy
Misty Rainforest
28%inclusion105 decks377 decks
-3%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
25%inclusion95 decks377 decks
5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
24%inclusion92 decks377 decks
18%synergy
Willowrush Verge
22%inclusion45 decks204 decks
6%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
21%inclusion81 decks377 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion71 decks377 decks
-5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion68 decks377 decks
-7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion67 decks377 decks
-4%synergy
Thornwood Falls
15%inclusion57 decks377 decks
-3%synergy
Tangled Islet
15%inclusion55 decks377 decks
-2%synergy
Overflowing Basin
13%inclusion43 decks341 decks
-7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion46 decks377 decks
-8%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion45 decks377 decks
-3%synergy
Hedge Maze
11%inclusion40 decks360 decks
-8%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
10%inclusion37 decks377 decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion30 decks308 decks
-2%synergy
Simic Guildgate
10%inclusion36 decks377 decks
-1%synergy
Tropical Island
9.3%inclusion35 decks377 decks
-5%synergy
Rimewood Falls
8.8%inclusion33 decks377 decks
-1%synergy
Woodland Stream
8.5%inclusion32 decks377 decks
3%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
8.2%inclusion31 decks377 decks
4%synergy
Opal Palace
7.4%inclusion28 decks377 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.4%inclusion24 decks377 decks
-1%synergy
Polluted Delta
6.4%inclusion24 decks377 decks
-4%synergy
Windswept Heath
5.8%inclusion22 decks377 decks
-5%synergy
Flooded Strand
5.8%inclusion22 decks377 decks
-5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
5.6%inclusion21 decks377 decks
-4%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
5.3%inclusion20 decks377 decks
-4%synergy