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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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Champions of the Shoal
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
24%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
19%synergy
Silvergill Mentor
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Eclipsed Realms
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Chomping Changeling
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Merrow Reejerey
94%inclusion363 decks387 decks
85%synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
93%inclusion361 decks387 decks
83%synergy
Deeproot Waters
90%inclusion348 decks387 decks
81%synergy
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
89%inclusion346 decks387 decks
80%synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
87%inclusion337 decks387 decks
79%synergy
Kopala, Warden of Waves
87%inclusion336 decks387 decks
78%synergy
Merrow Commerce
82%inclusion318 decks387 decks
78%synergy
Vodalian Hexcatcher
84%inclusion327 decks387 decks
78%synergy
Emperor Mihail II
86%inclusion333 decks387 decks
77%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
83%inclusion321 decks387 decks
76%synergy
Top Cards
Deeproot Elite
81%inclusion314 decks387 decks
74%synergy
Merfolk Sovereign
80%inclusion308 decks387 decks
71%synergy
Lord of Atlantis
78%inclusion302 decks387 decks
72%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
75%inclusion292 decks387 decks
61%synergy
Seafloor Oracle
75%inclusion289 decks387 decks
67%synergy
Merfolk Mistbinder
74%inclusion287 decks387 decks
67%synergy
Kiora's Follower
73%inclusion283 decks387 decks
59%synergy
Hakbal of the Surging Soul
72%inclusion277 decks387 decks
67%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
70%inclusion269 decks387 decks
57%synergy
Murkfiend Liege
68%inclusion264 decks387 decks
54%synergy
Game Changers
Seedborn Muse
59%inclusion227 decks387 decks
43%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
34%inclusion130 decks387 decks
9%synergy
Rhystic Study
15%inclusion58 decks387 decks
-6%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
14%inclusion56 decks387 decks
10%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
14%inclusion53 decks387 decks
-3%synergy
Worldly Tutor
7.5%inclusion29 decks387 decks
-7%synergy
Mystical Tutor
5.9%inclusion23 decks387 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Singer of Swift Rivers
62%inclusion239 decks387 decks
54%synergy
Lullmage Mentor
59%inclusion230 decks387 decks
57%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
59%inclusion228 decks387 decks
52%synergy
Forerunner of the Heralds
56%inclusion218 decks387 decks
53%synergy
Surgespanner
49%inclusion190 decks387 decks
46%synergy
Merrow Harbinger
49%inclusion189 decks387 decks
46%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
48%inclusion187 decks387 decks
43%synergy
Benthic Biomancer
45%inclusion176 decks387 decks
40%synergy
Mist Dancer
44%inclusion172 decks387 decks
38%synergy
Fallowsage
42%inclusion161 decks387 decks
41%synergy
Silvergill Adept
40%inclusion155 decks387 decks
39%synergy
Seahunter
40%inclusion153 decks387 decks
38%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
39%inclusion152 decks387 decks
8%synergy
Tide Shaper
39%inclusion152 decks387 decks
37%synergy
Realmwalker
39%inclusion151 decks387 decks
32%synergy
Mindspring Merfolk
35%inclusion127 decks364 decks
33%synergy
Tishana, Voice of Thunder
34%inclusion132 decks387 decks
28%synergy
Metallic Mimic
34%inclusion131 decks387 decks
29%synergy
Merfolk Skydiver
34%inclusion131 decks387 decks
28%synergy
Merfolk Trickster
33%inclusion127 decks387 decks
31%synergy
Zegana, Utopian Speaker
33%inclusion126 decks387 decks
25%synergy
Wanderwine Prophets
28%inclusion108 decks387 decks
26%synergy
Mist-Cloaked Herald
28%inclusion107 decks387 decks
25%synergy
Cursecatcher
27%inclusion104 decks387 decks
26%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
27%inclusion104 decks387 decks
25%synergy
Deeproot Historian
25%inclusion95 decks387 decks
19%synergy
Coralhelm Commander
24%inclusion92 decks387 decks
22%synergy
Summon: Leviathan
23%inclusion67 decks289 decks
16%synergy
Harbinger of the Tides
23%inclusion89 decks387 decks
22%synergy
Mistcaller
23%inclusion89 decks387 decks
22%synergy
Cosi's Trickster
22%inclusion87 decks387 decks
22%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
22%inclusion86 decks387 decks
15%synergy
Prime Speaker Zegana
21%inclusion83 decks387 decks
11%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
20%inclusion78 decks381 decks
17%synergy
Tempest Caller
20%inclusion76 decks387 decks
18%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
19%inclusion73 decks387 decks
11%synergy
Deepchannel Mentor
18%inclusion71 decks387 decks
17%synergy
Empress Galina
18%inclusion68 decks387 decks
17%synergy
Cenote Scout
17%inclusion67 decks387 decks
15%synergy
Jadelight Spelunker
17%inclusion66 decks387 decks
14%synergy
Rishadan Dockhand
16%inclusion60 decks387 decks
15%synergy
Triton Shorestalker
16%inclusion60 decks387 decks
13%synergy
Jungleborn Pioneer
15%inclusion59 decks387 decks
15%synergy
Tidal Warrior
15%inclusion59 decks387 decks
15%synergy
Wake Thrasher
15%inclusion57 decks387 decks
14%synergy
Forensic Researcher
15%inclusion57 decks387 decks
14%synergy
Nicanzil, Current Conductor
14%inclusion56 decks387 decks
7%synergy
Deeproot Wayfinder
14%inclusion56 decks387 decks
13%synergy
Jadelight Ranger
14%inclusion55 decks387 decks
13%synergy
River Sneak
14%inclusion54 decks387 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
63%inclusion242 decks387 decks
12%synergy
Beast Within
56%inclusion218 decks387 decks
6%synergy
Heroic Intervention
49%inclusion190 decks387 decks
19%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
43%inclusion168 decks387 decks
17%synergy
Inspiring Call
40%inclusion153 decks387 decks
26%synergy
Ripples of Potential
36%inclusion138 decks387 decks
26%synergy
Growth Spiral
33%inclusion129 decks387 decks
-12%synergy
Negate
29%inclusion114 decks387 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
26%inclusion100 decks387 decks
3%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25%inclusion96 decks387 decks
2%synergy
Pongify
23%inclusion88 decks387 decks
-2%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
22%inclusion87 decks387 decks
18%synergy
Swan Song
18%inclusion71 decks387 decks
0%synergy
Flare of Denial
17%inclusion66 decks382 decks
14%synergy
Reality Shift
16%inclusion61 decks387 decks
1%synergy
Aetherize
15%inclusion58 decks387 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion55 decks381 decks
3%synergy
Krosan Grip
14%inclusion55 decks387 decks
6%synergy
Mana Drain
14%inclusion54 decks387 decks
-2%synergy
Nature's Claim
13%inclusion51 decks387 decks
3%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
13%inclusion50 decks387 decks
9%synergy
Chord of Calling
11%inclusion42 decks387 decks
4%synergy
Voidslime
11%inclusion42 decks387 decks
6%synergy
Return to Nature
10%inclusion37 decks387 decks
4%synergy
Force of Negation
8.3%inclusion32 decks387 decks
0%synergy
Simic Charm
8.0%inclusion31 decks387 decks
0%synergy
Filter Out
7.5%inclusion29 decks387 decks
5%synergy
Kindred Summons
7.5%inclusion29 decks387 decks
7%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
6.7%inclusion26 decks387 decks
-4%synergy
Vitalize
6.7%inclusion26 decks387 decks
6%synergy
Quandrix Command
6.2%inclusion24 decks387 decks
1%synergy
Decisive Denial
5.7%inclusion22 decks387 decks
1%synergy
Disallow
5.4%inclusion21 decks387 decks
4%synergy
Spell Pierce
5.4%inclusion21 decks387 decks
2%synergy
Mutational Advantage
5.2%inclusion20 decks385 decks
1%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
5.2%inclusion20 decks387 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Harvest Season
42%inclusion162 decks387 decks
40%synergy
Wave Goodbye
39%inclusion150 decks387 decks
28%synergy
Cultivate
39%inclusion150 decks387 decks
-8%synergy
Rampant Growth
33%inclusion128 decks387 decks
-8%synergy
Raise the Palisade
31%inclusion121 decks387 decks
25%synergy
Kodama's Reach
30%inclusion115 decks387 decks
-7%synergy
Nature's Lore
28%inclusion107 decks387 decks
-3%synergy
Aquitect's Will
23%inclusion88 decks387 decks
21%synergy
Three Visits
22%inclusion86 decks387 decks
-1%synergy
Distant Melody
21%inclusion82 decks387 decks
18%synergy
Farseek
19%inclusion75 decks387 decks
-6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
19%inclusion73 decks387 decks
9%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
14%inclusion53 decks387 decks
11%synergy
Explore
11%inclusion43 decks387 decks
-9%synergy
River's Rebuke
11%inclusion41 decks387 decks
8%synergy
Curse of the Swine
8.0%inclusion31 decks387 decks
-3%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
7.0%inclusion27 decks387 decks
-5%synergy
Rite of Replication
6.2%inclusion24 decks387 decks
-1%synergy
Neoform
5.9%inclusion23 decks387 decks
3%synergy
Ravenform
5.4%inclusion21 decks387 decks
1%synergy
Ponder
5.2%inclusion20 decks387 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bident of Thassa
31%inclusion121 decks387 decks
24%synergy
Herald's Horn
29%inclusion112 decks387 decks
25%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion86 decks387 decks
-3%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
18%inclusion70 decks387 decks
16%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
18%inclusion69 decks387 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion57 decks387 decks
-6%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
12%inclusion46 decks387 decks
6%synergy
Coat of Arms
10%inclusion39 decks387 decks
9%synergy
Door of Destinies
9.0%inclusion35 decks387 decks
7%synergy
Isochron Scepter
9.0%inclusion35 decks387 decks
7%synergy
The Great Henge
7.5%inclusion29 decks387 decks
-2%synergy
Banner of Kinship
5.6%inclusion21 decks372 decks
4%synergy
The Ozolith
5.4%inclusion21 decks387 decks
-1%synergy
Enchantments
Quest for Renewal
61%inclusion236 decks387 decks
59%synergy
Kindred Discovery
52%inclusion201 decks387 decks
42%synergy
Intruder Alarm
49%inclusion190 decks387 decks
45%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
44%inclusion170 decks387 decks
41%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
38%inclusion147 decks387 decks
30%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
30%inclusion116 decks387 decks
17%synergy
Hardened Scales
29%inclusion113 decks387 decks
14%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
21%inclusion83 decks387 decks
16%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
16%inclusion60 decks364 decks
14%synergy
Branching Evolution
16%inclusion61 decks387 decks
4%synergy
Elven Chorus
14%inclusion54 decks387 decks
11%synergy
Guardian Project
14%inclusion53 decks387 decks
7%synergy
Hadana's Climb
13%inclusion49 decks387 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Remora
11%inclusion42 decks387 decks
-4%synergy
Spreading Seas
11%inclusion42 decks387 decks
10%synergy
Song of Freyalise
10%inclusion39 decks387 decks
10%synergy
Opposition
10%inclusion39 decks387 decks
10%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
8.8%inclusion34 decks387 decks
6%synergy
Path of Discovery
8.5%inclusion33 decks387 decks
7%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
7.8%inclusion30 decks387 decks
4%synergy
Wild Growth
7.5%inclusion29 decks387 decks
-1%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
6.7%inclusion26 decks387 decks
0%synergy
Doubling Season
5.9%inclusion23 decks387 decks
-4%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
5.7%inclusion22 decks387 decks
2%synergy
Sylvan Library
5.4%inclusion21 decks387 decks
-4%synergy
Springleaf Parade
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Lost in the Maze
5.2%inclusion20 decks387 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Master of the Depths
7.5%inclusion29 decks387 decks
5%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
7.0%inclusion27 decks387 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
61%inclusion237 decks387 decks
12%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
40%inclusion154 decks387 decks
22%synergy
Karn's Bastion
26%inclusion102 decks387 decks
15%synergy
Three Tree City
24%inclusion91 decks379 decks
19%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
20%inclusion77 decks387 decks
-2%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
20%inclusion76 decks387 decks
1%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
19%inclusion72 decks387 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
18%inclusion71 decks387 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
18%inclusion69 decks387 decks
-4%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
15%inclusion57 decks387 decks
-7%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
14%inclusion55 decks387 decks
-3%synergy
Mutavault
13%inclusion52 decks387 decks
12%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion42 decks387 decks
-5%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
11%inclusion41 decks387 decks
8%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
10%inclusion39 decks387 decks
4%synergy
Castle Vantress
9.0%inclusion35 decks387 decks
2%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.1%inclusion27 decks332 decks
-3%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
7.8%inclusion30 decks387 decks
2%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
6.3%inclusion15 decks237 decks
1%synergy
Halimar Depths
5.9%inclusion23 decks387 decks
3%synergy
Lumbering Falls
5.9%inclusion23 decks387 decks
-1%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
5.9%inclusion23 decks387 decks
2%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.4%inclusion21 decks387 decks
1%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
5.4%inclusion21 decks387 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion323 decks387 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
68%inclusion262 decks387 decks
5%synergy
Simic Signet
39%inclusion151 decks387 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
32%inclusion122 decks387 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion60 decks387 decks
-5%synergy
Patchwork Banner
9.3%inclusion35 decks378 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
5.9%inclusion23 decks387 decks
-4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.9%inclusion23 decks387 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion386 decks387 decks
4%synergy
Forest
99%inclusion383 decks387 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion358 decks387 decks
7%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
79%inclusion306 decks387 decks
19%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
68%inclusion265 decks387 decks
16%synergy
Path of Ancestry
66%inclusion255 decks387 decks
49%synergy
Breeding Pool
61%inclusion237 decks387 decks
15%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
53%inclusion206 decks387 decks
46%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
52%inclusion203 decks387 decks
4%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
52%inclusion202 decks387 decks
9%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
51%inclusion198 decks387 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Grove
50%inclusion193 decks387 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Mystery
48%inclusion185 decks387 decks
9%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
48%inclusion185 decks387 decks
9%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
42%inclusion163 decks387 decks
35%synergy
Misty Rainforest
36%inclusion139 decks387 decks
5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
34%inclusion131 decks387 decks
29%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
32%inclusion125 decks387 decks
12%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
30%inclusion118 decks387 decks
11%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
27%inclusion105 decks387 decks
14%synergy
Willowrush Verge
25%inclusion92 decks364 decks
8%synergy
Hedge Maze
20%inclusion79 decks387 decks
1%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
19%inclusion73 decks387 decks
9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion69 decks387 decks
-7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
16%inclusion63 decks387 decks
-7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion62 decks387 decks
-6%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion57 decks387 decks
0%synergy
Overflowing Basin
15%inclusion56 decks385 decks
-5%synergy
Thornwood Falls
14%inclusion56 decks387 decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion55 decks381 decks
3%synergy
Tangled Islet
14%inclusion53 decks387 decks
-3%synergy
Tropical Island
12%inclusion47 decks387 decks
-2%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
11%inclusion43 decks387 decks
7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion41 decks387 decks
-9%synergy
Rimewood Falls
10%inclusion39 decks387 decks
1%synergy
Flooded Strand
10%inclusion38 decks387 decks
-1%synergy
Sodden Verdure
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.3%inclusion32 decks387 decks
1%synergy
Polluted Delta
8.0%inclusion31 decks387 decks
-2%synergy
Opal Palace
7.5%inclusion29 decks387 decks
5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
7.2%inclusion28 decks387 decks
-2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
6.7%inclusion26 decks387 decks
-2%synergy
Windswept Heath
6.5%inclusion25 decks387 decks
-3%synergy
Simic Guildgate
6.2%inclusion24 decks387 decks
-4%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
5.4%inclusion21 decks387 decks
-4%synergy
Rain-Slicked Copse
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
2%synergy