Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca (Commander) - Tempo

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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Quandrix Charm
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Merrow Reejerey
97%inclusion31 decks32 decks
89%synergy
Lord of Atlantis
94%inclusion30 decks32 decks
88%synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
97%inclusion31 decks32 decks
87%synergy
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
94%inclusion30 decks32 decks
85%synergy
Vodalian Hexcatcher
91%inclusion29 decks32 decks
84%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
88%inclusion28 decks32 decks
80%synergy
Deeproot Waters
88%inclusion28 decks32 decks
79%synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
88%inclusion28 decks32 decks
79%synergy
Emperor Mihail II
88%inclusion28 decks32 decks
79%synergy
Merrow Commerce
78%inclusion25 decks32 decks
74%synergy
Top Cards
Kiora's Follower
78%inclusion25 decks32 decks
64%synergy
Kopala, Warden of Waves
75%inclusion24 decks32 decks
67%synergy
Deeproot Elite
72%inclusion23 decks32 decks
65%synergy
Merfolk Mistbinder
72%inclusion23 decks32 decks
65%synergy
Quest for Renewal
72%inclusion23 decks32 decks
70%synergy
Merfolk Sovereign
69%inclusion22 decks32 decks
61%synergy
Singer of Swift Rivers
69%inclusion22 decks32 decks
62%synergy
Counterspell
69%inclusion22 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Intruder Alarm
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
62%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
60%synergy
Game Changers
Seedborn Muse
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
37%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Rhystic Study
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Force of Will
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Worldly Tutor
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Mystical Tutor
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Crop Rotation
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Murkfiend Liege
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
51%synergy
Silvergill Adept
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
64%synergy
Tide Shaper
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
61%synergy
Seafloor Oracle
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
55%synergy
Lullmage Mentor
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
57%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
48%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
53%synergy
Champions of the Shoal
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
57%synergy
Mindspring Merfolk
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
52%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
39%synergy
Hakbal of the Surging Soul
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
46%synergy
Realmwalker
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
43%synergy
Benthic Biomancer
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
44%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
43%synergy
Merrow Harbinger
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
41%synergy
Cursecatcher
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
43%synergy
Merfolk Trickster
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
42%synergy
Disruptor of Currents
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Silvergill Mentor
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Rishadan Dockhand
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
40%synergy
Mistcaller
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
40%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
30%synergy
Surgespanner
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
34%synergy
Forerunner of the Heralds
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
34%synergy
Fallowsage
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
37%synergy
Summon: Leviathan
37%inclusion7 decks19 decks
30%synergy
Cosi's Trickster
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
34%synergy
Metallic Mimic
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
26%synergy
Deeproot Historian
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
26%synergy
Mist Dancer
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
25%synergy
Cenote Scout
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
29%synergy
Mist-Cloaked Herald
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
26%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
26%synergy
Floodpits Drowner
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Seahunter
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Merfolk Skydiver
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Tidal Warrior
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
25%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Jadelight Spelunker
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Deeproot Wayfinder
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Forensic Researcher
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Enduring Vitality
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Zegana, Utopian Speaker
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Master of Waves
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Jadelight Ranger
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Coralhelm Commander
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Masked Vandal
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Wanderwine Prophets
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Birds of Paradise
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-8%synergy
Sea Scryer
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
48%synergy
Beast Within
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Flare of Denial
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
34%synergy
Swan Song
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Denial
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
12%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Inspiring Call
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Sink into Stupor
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Negate
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Ripples of Potential
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Pongify
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Drain
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Force of Negation
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Voidslime
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Spell Pierce
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Growth Spiral
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-30%synergy
Force of Vigor
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Chord of Calling
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Spider-Sense
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Nature's Claim
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Reality Shift
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Mutational Advantage
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Flusterstorm
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Kindred Summons
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Brainstorm
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-8%synergy
Spell Snare
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Mystical Dispute
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Reflection
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Aetherize
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-6%synergy
Disallow
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Jwari Disruption
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Noxious Revival
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Delay
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Quandrix Command
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Misdirection
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Simic Charm
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Pact of Negation
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Harvest Season
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
42%synergy
Wave Goodbye
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Raise the Palisade
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Nature's Lore
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
-6%synergy
Cultivate
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
-22%synergy
Distant Melody
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Kodama's Reach
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-20%synergy
Three Visits
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-8%synergy
Farseek
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-10%synergy
Aquitect's Will
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Ponder
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Finale of Devastation
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Rampant Growth
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-28%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Explore
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-11%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Sylvan Scrying
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Celestial Reunion
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Neoform
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Baral's Expertise
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Step Through
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
River's Rebuke
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-6%synergy
Esper Origins
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bident of Thassa
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Isochron Scepter
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Aether Vial
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
The One Ring
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Herald's Horn
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-11%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Coat of Arms
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Cryptolith Rite
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
47%synergy
Kindred Discovery
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
34%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
26%synergy
Spreading Seas
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Elven Chorus
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Remora
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Hardened Scales
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Springleaf Parade
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Guardian Project
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Awakening
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Sylvan Library
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Song of Freyalise
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Opposition
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Lost in the Maze
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Wild Growth
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Branching Evolution
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Earthcraft
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Path of Discovery
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Burgeoning
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, Thief of Crowns
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Mutavault
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
33%synergy
Three Tree City
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Karn's Bastion
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-6%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Castle Vantress
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Winding Canyons
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-11%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-9%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion28 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
69%inclusion22 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Simic Signet
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-8%synergy
Patchwork Banner
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Firdoch Core
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Springleaf Drum
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
94%inclusion30 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Forest
94%inclusion30 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion29 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
78%inclusion25 decks32 decks
26%synergy
Breeding Pool
75%inclusion24 decks32 decks
28%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
69%inclusion22 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
43%synergy
Path of Ancestry
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
39%synergy
Misty Rainforest
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
40%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Mystery
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Grove
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Eclipsed Realms
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
28%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
31%synergy
Willowrush Verge
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Windswept Heath
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Cavern of Souls
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
26%synergy
Exotic Orchard
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Tropical Island
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Polluted Delta
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Flooded Strand
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Prismatic Vista
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Fabled Passage
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Hedge Maze
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-29%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Sodden Verdure
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Rain-Slicked Copse
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Wooded Foothills
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-9%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Tangled Islet
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Overflowing Basin
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-11%synergy
Rimewood Falls
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-16%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Mana Confluence
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
City of Brass
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-14%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy