Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca (Commander) - Tempo

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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
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Silvergill Mentor
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Champions of the Shoal
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Disruptor of Currents
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Springleaf Parade
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Merrow Reejerey
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
88%synergy
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
88%synergy
Lord of Atlantis
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
87%synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
86%synergy
Vodalian Hexcatcher
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
84%synergy
Deeproot Waters
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
82%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
80%synergy
Emperor Mihail II
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
79%synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
76%synergy
Merrow Commerce
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
73%synergy
Top Cards
Kopala, Warden of Waves
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
69%synergy
Kiora's Follower
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
63%synergy
Quest for Renewal
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
72%synergy
Merfolk Sovereign
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
62%synergy
Deeproot Elite
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
64%synergy
Singer of Swift Rivers
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
64%synergy
Merfolk Mistbinder
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
64%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
62%synergy
Counterspell
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Tide Shaper
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
66%synergy
Game Changers
Seedborn Muse
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
42%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Rhystic Study
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Force of Will
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Worldly Tutor
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Mystical Tutor
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Crop Rotation
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Murkfiend Liege
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
50%synergy
Silvergill Adept
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
63%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
57%synergy
Lullmage Mentor
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
59%synergy
Seafloor Oracle
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
54%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Hakbal of the Surging Soul
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
51%synergy
Realmwalker
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Benthic Biomancer
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Mindspring Merfolk
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Cursecatcher
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Merfolk Trickster
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
40%synergy
Merrow Harbinger
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Mistcaller
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Mist Dancer
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Forerunner of the Heralds
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Fallowsage
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Cosi's Trickster
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Rishadan Dockhand
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Surgespanner
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Deeproot Historian
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Summon: Leviathan
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
24%synergy
Floodpits Drowner
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Metallic Mimic
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Seahunter
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Tidal Warrior
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Cenote Scout
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Merfolk Skydiver
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Mist-Cloaked Herald
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Masked Vandal
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Deeproot Wayfinder
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Forensic Researcher
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Jadelight Spelunker
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Jadelight Ranger
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Wanderwine Prophets
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Harbinger of the Tides
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Birds of Paradise
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Enduring Vitality
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Zegana, Utopian Speaker
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-15%synergy
Coralhelm Commander
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Tideshaper Mystic
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Kumena's Speaker
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Triton Shorestalker
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Empress Galina
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Beast Within
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Swan Song
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Flare of Denial
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
37%synergy
Arcane Denial
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
28%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Inspiring Call
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Negate
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Force of Negation
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Pongify
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Ripples of Potential
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Mana Drain
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Spell Pierce
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Spider-Sense
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Chord of Calling
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Growth Spiral
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-29%synergy
Voidslime
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Force of Vigor
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Nature's Claim
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Reality Shift
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Flusterstorm
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Strix Serenade
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Mutational Advantage
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Brainstorm
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Spell Snare
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Mystical Dispute
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Aetherize
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Resculpt
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Disallow
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Noxious Revival
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Delay
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Kindred Summons
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Misdirection
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Pact of Negation
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Harvest Season
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Raise the Palisade
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Wave Goodbye
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Nature's Lore
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Cultivate
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-24%synergy
Distant Melody
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Aquitect's Will
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Finale of Devastation
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Celestial Reunion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ponder
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Kodama's Reach
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-23%synergy
Three Visits
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Farseek
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-13%synergy
Rampant Growth
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-28%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Explore
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Sylvan Scrying
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Neoform
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Curse of the Swine
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Baral's Expertise
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Step Through
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
River's Rebuke
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Esper Origins
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bident of Thassa
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Isochron Scepter
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Herald's Horn
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Aether Vial
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Coat of Arms
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-19%synergy
Enchantments
Intruder Alarm
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
61%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Kindred Discovery
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Elven Chorus
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Spreading Seas
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Awakening
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Remora
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Sylvan Library
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Hardened Scales
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Guardian Project
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Song of Freyalise
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Lost in the Maze
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Wild Growth
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Opposition
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Branching Evolution
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Earthcraft
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Path of Discovery
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Burgeoning
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Hadana's Climb
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, Thief of Crowns
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Mutavault
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Three Tree City
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Karn's Bastion
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Winding Canyons
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Castle Vantress
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Simic Signet
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Firdoch Core
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Patchwork Banner
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Springleaf Drum
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Forest
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Breeding Pool
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Misty Rainforest
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Path of Ancestry
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Grove
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Temple of Mystery
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Willowrush Verge
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Windswept Heath
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Cavern of Souls
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Tropical Island
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Sink into Stupor
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Polluted Delta
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Flooded Strand
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Eclipsed Realms
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Prismatic Vista
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Hedge Maze
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Scalding Tarn
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Fabled Passage
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Wooded Foothills
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Rain-Slicked Copse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-35%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Tangled Islet
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Confluence
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
City of Brass
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Overflowing Basin
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Rimewood Falls
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-19%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy