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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
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Champions of the Shoal
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Eclipsed Realms
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Silvergill Peddler
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Rain-Slicked Copse
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Merrow Reejerey
93%inclusion340 decks365 decks
85%synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
93%inclusion341 decks365 decks
83%synergy
Deeproot Waters
90%inclusion327 decks365 decks
81%synergy
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
90%inclusion327 decks365 decks
81%synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
87%inclusion318 decks365 decks
79%synergy
Merrow Commerce
82%inclusion301 decks365 decks
78%synergy
Kopala, Warden of Waves
87%inclusion317 decks365 decks
78%synergy
Emperor Mihail II
87%inclusion316 decks365 decks
78%synergy
Vodalian Hexcatcher
84%inclusion308 decks365 decks
78%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
83%inclusion302 decks365 decks
75%synergy
Top Cards
Deeproot Elite
81%inclusion295 decks365 decks
73%synergy
Merfolk Sovereign
79%inclusion288 decks365 decks
70%synergy
Lord of Atlantis
78%inclusion286 decks365 decks
72%synergy
Seafloor Oracle
76%inclusion276 decks365 decks
68%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
75%inclusion275 decks365 decks
61%synergy
Merfolk Mistbinder
73%inclusion267 decks365 decks
66%synergy
Kiora's Follower
73%inclusion265 decks365 decks
58%synergy
Hakbal of the Surging Soul
72%inclusion263 decks365 decks
68%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
70%inclusion256 decks365 decks
58%synergy
Murkfiend Liege
68%inclusion249 decks365 decks
54%synergy
Game Changers
Seedborn Muse
60%inclusion220 decks365 decks
45%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
34%inclusion125 decks365 decks
8%synergy
Rhystic Study
15%inclusion56 decks365 decks
-6%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
14%inclusion52 decks365 decks
-3%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
14%inclusion51 decks365 decks
9%synergy
Worldly Tutor
7.9%inclusion29 decks365 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Singer of Swift Rivers
64%inclusion232 decks365 decks
56%synergy
Lullmage Mentor
61%inclusion221 decks365 decks
58%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
59%inclusion214 decks365 decks
51%synergy
Forerunner of the Heralds
57%inclusion208 decks365 decks
53%synergy
Surgespanner
51%inclusion185 decks365 decks
47%synergy
Merrow Harbinger
50%inclusion183 decks365 decks
48%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
47%inclusion173 decks365 decks
42%synergy
Benthic Biomancer
45%inclusion165 decks365 decks
39%synergy
Mist Dancer
44%inclusion161 decks365 decks
37%synergy
Fallowsage
44%inclusion159 decks365 decks
43%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
40%inclusion147 decks365 decks
9%synergy
Realmwalker
40%inclusion147 decks365 decks
33%synergy
Seahunter
40%inclusion147 decks365 decks
38%synergy
Silvergill Adept
39%inclusion144 decks365 decks
38%synergy
Tide Shaper
39%inclusion144 decks365 decks
38%synergy
Tishana, Voice of Thunder
35%inclusion126 decks365 decks
29%synergy
Metallic Mimic
34%inclusion124 decks365 decks
29%synergy
Merfolk Skydiver
34%inclusion124 decks365 decks
28%synergy
Mindspring Merfolk
34%inclusion116 decks342 decks
32%synergy
Zegana, Utopian Speaker
33%inclusion122 decks365 decks
26%synergy
Merfolk Trickster
33%inclusion119 decks365 decks
31%synergy
Mist-Cloaked Herald
28%inclusion101 decks365 decks
25%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
27%inclusion99 decks365 decks
25%synergy
Wanderwine Prophets
27%inclusion98 decks365 decks
25%synergy
Cursecatcher
26%inclusion96 decks365 decks
25%synergy
Deeproot Historian
25%inclusion92 decks365 decks
20%synergy
Summon: Leviathan
24%inclusion63 decks262 decks
17%synergy
Coralhelm Commander
24%inclusion86 decks365 decks
22%synergy
Harbinger of the Tides
23%inclusion85 decks365 decks
22%synergy
Cosi's Trickster
23%inclusion83 decks365 decks
22%synergy
Prime Speaker Zegana
22%inclusion81 decks365 decks
12%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
22%inclusion81 decks365 decks
15%synergy
Mistcaller
21%inclusion78 decks365 decks
21%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
21%inclusion75 decks359 decks
17%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
20%inclusion72 decks365 decks
12%synergy
Tempest Caller
19%inclusion69 decks365 decks
17%synergy
Deepchannel Mentor
18%inclusion66 decks365 decks
17%synergy
Empress Galina
18%inclusion66 decks365 decks
17%synergy
Cenote Scout
17%inclusion61 decks365 decks
15%synergy
Triton Shorestalker
16%inclusion59 decks365 decks
14%synergy
Jungleborn Pioneer
16%inclusion58 decks365 decks
15%synergy
Jadelight Spelunker
16%inclusion57 decks365 decks
13%synergy
Rishadan Dockhand
15%inclusion55 decks365 decks
15%synergy
Nicanzil, Current Conductor
15%inclusion55 decks365 decks
7%synergy
Wake Thrasher
15%inclusion55 decks365 decks
15%synergy
Forensic Researcher
15%inclusion54 decks365 decks
14%synergy
Deeproot Wayfinder
15%inclusion53 decks365 decks
14%synergy
Tidal Warrior
15%inclusion53 decks365 decks
14%synergy
Jadelight Ranger
14%inclusion52 decks365 decks
13%synergy
River Sneak
14%inclusion50 decks365 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
62%inclusion226 decks365 decks
12%synergy
Beast Within
57%inclusion209 decks365 decks
7%synergy
Heroic Intervention
48%inclusion177 decks365 decks
18%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
43%inclusion157 decks365 decks
17%synergy
Inspiring Call
40%inclusion147 decks365 decks
27%synergy
Ripples of Potential
37%inclusion134 decks365 decks
27%synergy
Growth Spiral
34%inclusion125 decks365 decks
-10%synergy
Negate
29%inclusion107 decks365 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
26%inclusion94 decks365 decks
3%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
24%inclusion88 decks365 decks
1%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
22%inclusion80 decks365 decks
18%synergy
Pongify
21%inclusion77 decks365 decks
-4%synergy
Swan Song
18%inclusion65 decks365 decks
-1%synergy
Flare of Denial
16%inclusion58 decks360 decks
13%synergy
Reality Shift
16%inclusion57 decks365 decks
1%synergy
Krosan Grip
15%inclusion56 decks365 decks
8%synergy
Aetherize
15%inclusion55 decks365 decks
3%synergy
Mana Drain
14%inclusion51 decks365 decks
-2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion50 decks359 decks
2%synergy
Nature's Claim
14%inclusion50 decks365 decks
4%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
12%inclusion45 decks365 decks
8%synergy
Voidslime
11%inclusion41 decks365 decks
6%synergy
Chord of Calling
11%inclusion39 decks365 decks
3%synergy
Return to Nature
9.3%inclusion34 decks365 decks
4%synergy
Force of Negation
8.5%inclusion31 decks365 decks
0%synergy
Simic Charm
7.9%inclusion29 decks365 decks
0%synergy
Filter Out
7.7%inclusion28 decks365 decks
5%synergy
Vitalize
7.1%inclusion26 decks365 decks
6%synergy
Kindred Summons
7.1%inclusion26 decks365 decks
6%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
6.8%inclusion25 decks365 decks
-3%synergy
Quandrix Command
6.3%inclusion23 decks365 decks
1%synergy
Decisive Denial
6.0%inclusion22 decks365 decks
1%synergy
Spell Pierce
5.5%inclusion20 decks365 decks
2%synergy
Mutational Advantage
5.2%inclusion19 decks363 decks
1%synergy
Brainstorm
5.2%inclusion19 decks365 decks
-9%synergy
Disallow
5.2%inclusion19 decks365 decks
4%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
5.2%inclusion19 decks365 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Harvest Season
42%inclusion155 decks365 decks
41%synergy
Wave Goodbye
40%inclusion146 decks365 decks
29%synergy
Cultivate
39%inclusion144 decks365 decks
-7%synergy
Rampant Growth
35%inclusion126 decks365 decks
-6%synergy
Raise the Palisade
31%inclusion114 decks365 decks
25%synergy
Kodama's Reach
31%inclusion112 decks365 decks
-5%synergy
Nature's Lore
28%inclusion104 decks365 decks
-2%synergy
Three Visits
23%inclusion85 decks365 decks
0%synergy
Distant Melody
22%inclusion82 decks365 decks
19%synergy
Aquitect's Will
22%inclusion81 decks365 decks
21%synergy
Farseek
20%inclusion73 decks365 decks
-5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
18%inclusion66 decks365 decks
8%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
13%inclusion49 decks365 decks
10%synergy
Explore
12%inclusion42 decks365 decks
-9%synergy
River's Rebuke
10%inclusion37 decks365 decks
8%synergy
Curse of the Swine
7.4%inclusion27 decks365 decks
-3%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
6.6%inclusion24 decks365 decks
-6%synergy
Neoform
5.8%inclusion21 decks365 decks
2%synergy
Rite of Replication
5.8%inclusion21 decks365 decks
-1%synergy
Ravenform
5.2%inclusion19 decks365 decks
1%synergy
Ponder
5.2%inclusion19 decks365 decks
-2%synergy
Finale of Devastation
5.2%inclusion19 decks365 decks
-7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bident of Thassa
31%inclusion114 decks365 decks
24%synergy
Herald's Horn
29%inclusion107 decks365 decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion84 decks365 decks
-3%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
18%inclusion67 decks365 decks
18%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
18%inclusion65 decks365 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion50 decks365 decks
-8%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
13%inclusion47 decks365 decks
7%synergy
Coat of Arms
10%inclusion37 decks365 decks
9%synergy
Door of Destinies
8.8%inclusion32 decks365 decks
7%synergy
Isochron Scepter
7.9%inclusion29 decks365 decks
6%synergy
The Great Henge
7.9%inclusion29 decks365 decks
-1%synergy
The Ozolith
5.8%inclusion21 decks365 decks
0%synergy
Banner of Kinship
5.7%inclusion20 decks350 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Quest for Renewal
59%inclusion216 decks365 decks
57%synergy
Kindred Discovery
53%inclusion194 decks365 decks
43%synergy
Intruder Alarm
49%inclusion179 decks365 decks
45%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
45%inclusion163 decks365 decks
41%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
38%inclusion139 decks365 decks
30%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
30%inclusion110 decks365 decks
17%synergy
Hardened Scales
30%inclusion109 decks365 decks
15%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
22%inclusion80 decks365 decks
16%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
17%inclusion58 decks342 decks
15%synergy
Branching Evolution
16%inclusion60 decks365 decks
5%synergy
Elven Chorus
14%inclusion52 decks365 decks
11%synergy
Guardian Project
14%inclusion50 decks365 decks
7%synergy
Hadana's Climb
13%inclusion47 decks365 decks
9%synergy
Spreading Seas
11%inclusion40 decks365 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Remora
11%inclusion39 decks365 decks
-5%synergy
Song of Freyalise
10%inclusion36 decks365 decks
9%synergy
Opposition
10%inclusion35 decks365 decks
9%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
9.3%inclusion34 decks365 decks
6%synergy
Path of Discovery
8.5%inclusion31 decks365 decks
7%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
8.2%inclusion30 decks365 decks
4%synergy
Wild Growth
7.9%inclusion29 decks365 decks
-1%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
7.1%inclusion26 decks365 decks
1%synergy
Doubling Season
6.0%inclusion22 decks365 decks
-4%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
5.5%inclusion20 decks365 decks
1%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
5.5%inclusion20 decks365 decks
-1%synergy
Springleaf Parade
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Sylvan Library
5.2%inclusion19 decks365 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Master of the Depths
7.7%inclusion28 decks365 decks
5%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
6.8%inclusion25 decks365 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
61%inclusion223 decks365 decks
11%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
40%inclusion145 decks365 decks
23%synergy
Karn's Bastion
26%inclusion96 decks365 decks
15%synergy
Three Tree City
24%inclusion87 decks357 decks
19%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
21%inclusion77 decks365 decks
-1%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
20%inclusion73 decks365 decks
1%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
19%inclusion68 decks365 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
18%inclusion67 decks365 decks
-3%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
18%inclusion66 decks365 decks
6%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
15%inclusion54 decks365 decks
-7%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
14%inclusion51 decks365 decks
-3%synergy
Mutavault
13%inclusion46 decks365 decks
11%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion39 decks365 decks
-5%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
11%inclusion39 decks365 decks
8%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
10%inclusion38 decks365 decks
4%synergy
Castle Vantress
8.2%inclusion30 decks365 decks
1%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
7.9%inclusion29 decks365 decks
3%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.8%inclusion24 decks307 decks
-3%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
7.2%inclusion15 decks208 decks
2%synergy
Halimar Depths
5.8%inclusion21 decks365 decks
3%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
5.8%inclusion21 decks365 decks
1%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.5%inclusion20 decks365 decks
1%synergy
Lumbering Falls
5.5%inclusion20 decks365 decks
-1%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
5.2%inclusion19 decks365 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion303 decks365 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion245 decks365 decks
4%synergy
Simic Signet
39%inclusion141 decks365 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
31%inclusion114 decks365 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion57 decks365 decks
-5%synergy
Patchwork Banner
10%inclusion34 decks356 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.3%inclusion23 decks365 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
5.2%inclusion19 decks365 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion364 decks365 decks
4%synergy
Forest
99%inclusion362 decks365 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion339 decks365 decks
8%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
79%inclusion290 decks365 decks
20%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
68%inclusion250 decks365 decks
16%synergy
Path of Ancestry
65%inclusion239 decks365 decks
48%synergy
Breeding Pool
61%inclusion223 decks365 decks
15%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
54%inclusion197 decks365 decks
47%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
52%inclusion191 decks365 decks
4%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
52%inclusion190 decks365 decks
10%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
52%inclusion188 decks365 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Grove
49%inclusion180 decks365 decks
8%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
48%inclusion174 decks365 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Mystery
48%inclusion174 decks365 decks
10%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
43%inclusion157 decks365 decks
36%synergy
Misty Rainforest
35%inclusion129 decks365 decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
33%inclusion120 decks365 decks
27%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
32%inclusion115 decks365 decks
11%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
31%inclusion112 decks365 decks
10%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
27%inclusion98 decks365 decks
14%synergy
Willowrush Verge
25%inclusion86 decks342 decks
8%synergy
Hedge Maze
21%inclusion75 decks365 decks
1%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
18%inclusion66 decks365 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion64 decks365 decks
-8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
17%inclusion63 decks365 decks
-7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion57 decks365 decks
-6%synergy
Overflowing Basin
15%inclusion56 decks363 decks
-4%synergy
Thornwood Falls
14%inclusion52 decks365 decks
-3%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion52 decks365 decks
0%synergy
Tangled Islet
14%inclusion51 decks365 decks
-2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion50 decks359 decks
2%synergy
Tropical Island
12%inclusion45 decks365 decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion39 decks365 decks
-9%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
11%inclusion39 decks365 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
10%inclusion38 decks365 decks
-1%synergy
Rimewood Falls
10%inclusion37 decks365 decks
1%synergy
Polluted Delta
8.8%inclusion32 decks365 decks
-2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.5%inclusion31 decks365 decks
1%synergy
Opal Palace
7.7%inclusion28 decks365 decks
6%synergy
Scalding Tarn
7.7%inclusion28 decks365 decks
-2%synergy
Windswept Heath
7.1%inclusion26 decks365 decks
-3%synergy
Wooded Foothills
6.8%inclusion25 decks365 decks
-3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
6.0%inclusion22 decks365 decks
-4%synergy
Simic Guildgate
6.0%inclusion22 decks365 decks
-4%synergy
Sodden Verdure
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy