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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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
87%synergy
Vodalian Hexcatcher
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
84%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
80%synergy
Deeproot Waters
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
79%synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
79%synergy
Emperor Mihail II
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
79%synergy
Merrow Commerce
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
73%synergy
Top Cards
Kiora's Follower
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
63%synergy
Kopala, Warden of Waves
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
66%synergy
Quest for Renewal
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
73%synergy
Deeproot Elite
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
64%synergy
Merfolk Mistbinder
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
64%synergy
Merfolk Sovereign
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
59%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
62%synergy
Singer of Swift Rivers
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
61%synergy
Counterspell
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Intruder Alarm
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
61%synergy
Game Changers
Seedborn Muse
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
42%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Rhystic Study
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Force of Will
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Worldly Tutor
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
5%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
Tide Shaper
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
63%synergy
Lullmage Mentor
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
59%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
54%synergy
Seafloor Oracle
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
54%synergy
Champions of the Shoal
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
59%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Mindspring Merfolk
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
50%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Hakbal of the Surging Soul
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
47%synergy
Realmwalker
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Benthic Biomancer
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Cursecatcher
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Merfolk Trickster
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Merrow Harbinger
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Rishadan Dockhand
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
42%synergy
Mistcaller
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Disruptor of Currents
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
39%synergy
Silvergill Mentor
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
39%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Surgespanner
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Fallowsage
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Cosi's Trickster
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Forerunner of the Heralds
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Summon: Leviathan
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
26%synergy
Metallic Mimic
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Deeproot Historian
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Mist Dancer
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Floodpits Drowner
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Cenote Scout
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Seahunter
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Merfolk Skydiver
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Mist-Cloaked Herald
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Tidal Warrior
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Masked Vandal
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Deeproot Wayfinder
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Enduring Vitality
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Jadelight Spelunker
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Jadelight Ranger
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Forensic Researcher
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Harbinger of the Tides
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Birds of Paradise
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Sea Scryer
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Zegana, Utopian Speaker
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-15%synergy
Master of Waves
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Beast Within
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
37%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Flare of Denial
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Swan Song
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Arcane Denial
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
25%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Inspiring Call
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Negate
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
0%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
Force of Negation
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Spell Pierce
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Spider-Sense
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Growth Spiral
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-29%synergy
Force of Vigor
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Chord of Calling
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Voidslime
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Nature's Claim
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
3%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
Reality Shift
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Flusterstorm
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%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
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
Mystic Reflection
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Aetherize
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Strix Serenade
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Disallow
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Jwari Disruption
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
Wave Goodbye
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Raise the Palisade
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
19%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
Ponder
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%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
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Finale of Devastation
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Rampant Growth
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-28%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Celestial Reunion
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
Spirit Water Revival
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%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
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bident of Thassa
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Isochron Scepter
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Aether Vial
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%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
Coat of Arms
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-19%synergy
Enchantments
Cryptolith Rite
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
48%synergy
Kindred Discovery
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Springleaf Parade
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Elven Chorus
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Remora
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
5%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
Sylvan Library
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Song of Freyalise
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Hardened Scales
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Guardian Project
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Opposition
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Lost in the Maze
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Wild Growth
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%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
Leyline of Anticipation
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%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
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Mutavault
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Three Tree City
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%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
Mystic Sanctuary
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Castle Vantress
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%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
Temple of the False God
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Simic Signet
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Patchwork Banner
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Firdoch Core
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%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
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Forest
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
-2%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
Hinterland Harbor
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Path of Ancestry
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Misty Rainforest
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Temple of Mystery
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Flooded Grove
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Eclipsed Realms
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
38%synergy
Willowrush Verge
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Windswept Heath
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Cavern of Souls
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Tropical Island
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Polluted Delta
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Flooded Strand
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Prismatic Vista
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Hedge Maze
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Rain-Slicked Copse
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Fabled Passage
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-32%synergy
Wooded Foothills
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Tangled Islet
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Overflowing Basin
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Rimewood Falls
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Mana Confluence
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
City of Brass
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Umara Wizard
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy