Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca (Commander) - Upgraded

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 Trio
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-6%synergy
Orysa, Tide Choreographer
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Germination Practicum
4.3%inclusion2 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Quandrix Charm
3.3%inclusion2 decks60 decks
-5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Merrow Reejerey
95%inclusion421 decks444 decks
87%synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
94%inclusion416 decks444 decks
84%synergy
Deeproot Waters
90%inclusion399 decks444 decks
82%synergy
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
89%inclusion397 decks444 decks
81%synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
88%inclusion390 decks444 decks
80%synergy
Kopala, Warden of Waves
87%inclusion385 decks444 decks
78%synergy
Vodalian Hexcatcher
85%inclusion376 decks444 decks
78%synergy
Merrow Commerce
82%inclusion363 decks444 decks
78%synergy
Emperor Mihail II
85%inclusion376 decks444 decks
76%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
83%inclusion369 decks444 decks
76%synergy
Top Cards
Merfolk Sovereign
80%inclusion353 decks444 decks
71%synergy
Deeproot Elite
80%inclusion353 decks444 decks
72%synergy
Lord of Atlantis
78%inclusion348 decks444 decks
72%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
74%inclusion329 decks444 decks
60%synergy
Merfolk Mistbinder
73%inclusion325 decks444 decks
67%synergy
Seafloor Oracle
73%inclusion325 decks444 decks
66%synergy
Kiora's Follower
73%inclusion324 decks444 decks
59%synergy
Hakbal of the Surging Soul
71%inclusion315 decks444 decks
67%synergy
Murkfiend Liege
69%inclusion306 decks444 decks
55%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
67%inclusion298 decks444 decks
55%synergy
Game Changers
Seedborn Muse
59%inclusion260 decks444 decks
43%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
35%inclusion156 decks444 decks
11%synergy
Rhystic Study
16%inclusion71 decks444 decks
-4%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
14%inclusion64 decks444 decks
10%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
14%inclusion63 decks444 decks
-2%synergy
Worldly Tutor
7.9%inclusion35 decks444 decks
-6%synergy
Mystical Tutor
5.6%inclusion25 decks444 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Singer of Swift Rivers
63%inclusion278 decks444 decks
56%synergy
Lullmage Mentor
61%inclusion271 decks444 decks
59%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
58%inclusion258 decks444 decks
51%synergy
Forerunner of the Heralds
56%inclusion250 decks444 decks
53%synergy
Merrow Harbinger
49%inclusion219 decks444 decks
47%synergy
Surgespanner
49%inclusion218 decks444 decks
46%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
49%inclusion217 decks444 decks
44%synergy
Mist Dancer
45%inclusion199 decks444 decks
38%synergy
Benthic Biomancer
45%inclusion198 decks444 decks
39%synergy
Fallowsage
42%inclusion187 decks444 decks
41%synergy
Silvergill Adept
40%inclusion176 decks444 decks
38%synergy
Realmwalker
39%inclusion172 decks444 decks
32%synergy
Tide Shaper
38%inclusion169 decks444 decks
36%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
37%inclusion165 decks444 decks
7%synergy
Seahunter
37%inclusion165 decks444 decks
35%synergy
Mindspring Merfolk
37%inclusion158 decks426 decks
35%synergy
Tishana, Voice of Thunder
34%inclusion150 decks444 decks
28%synergy
Merfolk Trickster
33%inclusion147 decks444 decks
32%synergy
Metallic Mimic
32%inclusion144 decks444 decks
27%synergy
Merfolk Skydiver
32%inclusion141 decks444 decks
26%synergy
Zegana, Utopian Speaker
31%inclusion137 decks444 decks
23%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
28%inclusion126 decks444 decks
27%synergy
Cursecatcher
27%inclusion122 decks444 decks
27%synergy
Wanderwine Prophets
27%inclusion121 decks444 decks
25%synergy
Mist-Cloaked Herald
26%inclusion114 decks444 decks
23%synergy
Silvergill Mentor
25%inclusion45 decks177 decks
24%synergy
Champions of the Shoal
25%inclusion43 decks174 decks
24%synergy
Deeproot Historian
25%inclusion109 decks444 decks
19%synergy
Summon: Leviathan
24%inclusion86 decks356 decks
17%synergy
Mistcaller
24%inclusion107 decks444 decks
23%synergy
Coralhelm Commander
23%inclusion103 decks444 decks
21%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
23%inclusion101 decks444 decks
15%synergy
Harbinger of the Tides
22%inclusion97 decks444 decks
21%synergy
Cosi's Trickster
20%inclusion91 decks444 decks
20%synergy
Prime Speaker Zegana
19%inclusion86 decks444 decks
9%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
19%inclusion83 decks443 decks
15%synergy
Cenote Scout
18%inclusion82 decks444 decks
16%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
18%inclusion81 decks444 decks
10%synergy
Disruptor of Currents
18%inclusion32 decks177 decks
17%synergy
Tempest Caller
18%inclusion79 decks444 decks
16%synergy
Deepchannel Mentor
17%inclusion77 decks444 decks
16%synergy
Empress Galina
17%inclusion75 decks444 decks
16%synergy
Tidal Warrior
16%inclusion72 decks444 decks
16%synergy
Forensic Researcher
16%inclusion70 decks444 decks
15%synergy
Jadelight Spelunker
15%inclusion68 decks444 decks
13%synergy
Rishadan Dockhand
15%inclusion67 decks444 decks
15%synergy
True-Name Nemesis
14%inclusion64 decks444 decks
14%synergy
Jungleborn Pioneer
14%inclusion63 decks444 decks
14%synergy
Masked Vandal
14%inclusion62 decks444 decks
12%synergy
Nicanzil, Current Conductor
14%inclusion62 decks444 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
62%inclusion277 decks444 decks
13%synergy
Beast Within
57%inclusion255 decks444 decks
8%synergy
Heroic Intervention
49%inclusion219 decks444 decks
19%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
45%inclusion198 decks444 decks
18%synergy
Inspiring Call
40%inclusion179 decks444 decks
27%synergy
Ripples of Potential
36%inclusion159 decks444 decks
26%synergy
Negate
32%inclusion140 decks444 decks
6%synergy
Growth Spiral
31%inclusion138 decks444 decks
-14%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
29%inclusion52 decks177 decks
27%synergy
Arcane Denial
27%inclusion118 decks444 decks
4%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
26%inclusion114 decks444 decks
3%synergy
Pongify
25%inclusion111 decks444 decks
0%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
23%inclusion102 decks444 decks
18%synergy
Swan Song
20%inclusion87 decks444 decks
1%synergy
Flare of Denial
19%inclusion84 decks444 decks
16%synergy
Reality Shift
16%inclusion70 decks444 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion66 decks443 decks
3%synergy
Aetherize
14%inclusion64 decks444 decks
2%synergy
Mana Drain
14%inclusion63 decks444 decks
-1%synergy
Krosan Grip
14%inclusion62 decks444 decks
7%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
14%inclusion60 decks444 decks
10%synergy
Nature's Claim
13%inclusion59 decks444 decks
4%synergy
Chord of Calling
11%inclusion49 decks444 decks
4%synergy
Voidslime
10%inclusion43 decks444 decks
5%synergy
Return to Nature
9.0%inclusion40 decks444 decks
4%synergy
Simic Charm
8.3%inclusion37 decks444 decks
1%synergy
Force of Negation
8.1%inclusion36 decks444 decks
0%synergy
Vitalize
7.9%inclusion35 decks444 decks
7%synergy
Filter Out
7.7%inclusion34 decks444 decks
6%synergy
Kindred Summons
7.2%inclusion32 decks444 decks
7%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
6.5%inclusion29 decks444 decks
-4%synergy
Quandrix Command
6.1%inclusion27 decks444 decks
1%synergy
Decisive Denial
5.6%inclusion25 decks444 decks
0%synergy
Mutational Advantage
5.4%inclusion24 decks444 decks
0%synergy
Spell Pierce
5.2%inclusion23 decks444 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Harvest Season
40%inclusion179 decks444 decks
39%synergy
Cultivate
39%inclusion173 decks444 decks
-8%synergy
Wave Goodbye
38%inclusion169 decks444 decks
27%synergy
Raise the Palisade
34%inclusion150 decks444 decks
28%synergy
Rampant Growth
31%inclusion139 decks444 decks
-9%synergy
Nature's Lore
29%inclusion129 decks444 decks
-2%synergy
Kodama's Reach
28%inclusion126 decks444 decks
-7%synergy
Three Visits
22%inclusion99 decks444 decks
-2%synergy
Aquitect's Will
22%inclusion98 decks444 decks
21%synergy
Distant Melody
20%inclusion91 decks444 decks
17%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
19%inclusion86 decks444 decks
9%synergy
Farseek
19%inclusion85 decks444 decks
-7%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
13%inclusion56 decks444 decks
10%synergy
Explore
10%inclusion46 decks444 decks
-10%synergy
River's Rebuke
10%inclusion44 decks444 decks
7%synergy
Curse of the Swine
8.3%inclusion37 decks444 decks
-3%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
6.5%inclusion29 decks444 decks
-6%synergy
Neoform
5.9%inclusion26 decks444 decks
3%synergy
Ponder
5.4%inclusion24 decks444 decks
-2%synergy
Finale of Devastation
5.4%inclusion24 decks444 decks
-6%synergy
Rite of Replication
5.4%inclusion24 decks444 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bident of Thassa
31%inclusion137 decks444 decks
24%synergy
Herald's Horn
29%inclusion129 decks444 decks
25%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion93 decks444 decks
-4%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
17%inclusion77 decks444 decks
17%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
17%inclusion76 decks444 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion65 decks444 decks
-6%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
11%inclusion51 decks444 decks
4%synergy
Coat of Arms
10%inclusion44 decks444 decks
9%synergy
Isochron Scepter
9.5%inclusion42 decks444 decks
7%synergy
Door of Destinies
8.8%inclusion39 decks444 decks
7%synergy
The Great Henge
6.5%inclusion29 decks444 decks
-3%synergy
Banner of Kinship
6.0%inclusion26 decks434 decks
4%synergy
The Ozolith
5.2%inclusion23 decks444 decks
-1%synergy
Enchantments
Quest for Renewal
61%inclusion272 decks444 decks
60%synergy
Kindred Discovery
51%inclusion228 decks444 decks
42%synergy
Intruder Alarm
50%inclusion222 decks444 decks
46%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
45%inclusion201 decks444 decks
42%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
35%inclusion157 decks444 decks
28%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
29%inclusion128 decks444 decks
16%synergy
Hardened Scales
28%inclusion126 decks444 decks
13%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
23%inclusion101 decks444 decks
17%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
18%inclusion76 decks426 decks
16%synergy
Branching Evolution
16%inclusion71 decks444 decks
4%synergy
Elven Chorus
15%inclusion65 decks444 decks
12%synergy
Guardian Project
13%inclusion58 decks444 decks
6%synergy
Hadana's Climb
11%inclusion50 decks444 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Remora
11%inclusion47 decks444 decks
-4%synergy
Spreading Seas
10%inclusion45 decks444 decks
9%synergy
Song of Freyalise
10%inclusion45 decks444 decks
10%synergy
Opposition
9.5%inclusion42 decks444 decks
9%synergy
Path of Discovery
8.8%inclusion39 decks444 decks
7%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
8.6%inclusion38 decks444 decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
7.0%inclusion31 decks444 decks
3%synergy
Wild Growth
7.0%inclusion31 decks444 decks
-2%synergy
Doubling Season
6.3%inclusion28 decks444 decks
-4%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
6.1%inclusion27 decks444 decks
0%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
5.2%inclusion23 decks444 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, Thief of Crowns
7.9%inclusion35 decks444 decks
1%synergy
Kiora, Master of the Depths
7.4%inclusion33 decks444 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
62%inclusion275 decks444 decks
12%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
39%inclusion171 decks444 decks
21%synergy
Karn's Bastion
25%inclusion110 decks444 decks
14%synergy
Three Tree City
24%inclusion106 decks441 decks
19%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
20%inclusion91 decks444 decks
-1%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
20%inclusion88 decks444 decks
1%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
18%inclusion78 decks444 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
18%inclusion78 decks444 decks
-5%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
16%inclusion72 decks444 decks
12%synergy
Mutavault
15%inclusion67 decks444 decks
14%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
15%inclusion65 decks444 decks
-7%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
14%inclusion61 decks444 decks
-4%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
11%inclusion51 decks444 decks
6%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
11%inclusion49 decks444 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.5%inclusion42 decks444 decks
-6%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.6%inclusion34 decks397 decks
-2%synergy
Castle Vantress
7.9%inclusion35 decks444 decks
1%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
6.5%inclusion29 decks444 decks
1%synergy
Lumbering Falls
5.9%inclusion26 decks444 decks
-1%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
5.8%inclusion18 decks310 decks
1%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
5.6%inclusion25 decks444 decks
2%synergy
Halimar Depths
5.4%inclusion24 decks444 decks
2%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.4%inclusion24 decks444 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion369 decks444 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
68%inclusion303 decks444 decks
5%synergy
Simic Signet
37%inclusion164 decks444 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
31%inclusion139 decks444 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion69 decks444 decks
-4%synergy
Patchwork Banner
11%inclusion47 decks440 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.3%inclusion28 decks444 decks
-3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.9%inclusion26 decks444 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion442 decks444 decks
4%synergy
Forest
99%inclusion439 decks444 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion414 decks444 decks
8%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
80%inclusion356 decks444 decks
19%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
69%inclusion308 decks444 decks
17%synergy
Path of Ancestry
64%inclusion284 decks444 decks
47%synergy
Breeding Pool
63%inclusion281 decks444 decks
16%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
55%inclusion243 decks444 decks
11%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
54%inclusion238 decks444 decks
11%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
53%inclusion234 decks444 decks
46%synergy
Flooded Grove
51%inclusion228 decks444 decks
9%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
50%inclusion223 decks444 decks
3%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
47%inclusion210 decks444 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Mystery
45%inclusion200 decks444 decks
7%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
43%inclusion190 decks444 decks
36%synergy
Misty Rainforest
39%inclusion171 decks444 decks
8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
34%inclusion153 decks444 decks
29%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
34%inclusion149 decks444 decks
14%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
31%inclusion138 decks444 decks
11%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
27%inclusion121 decks444 decks
14%synergy
Willowrush Verge
27%inclusion114 decks426 decks
9%synergy
Hedge Maze
22%inclusion96 decks444 decks
2%synergy
Eclipsed Realms
21%inclusion36 decks175 decks
19%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
19%inclusion86 decks444 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion78 decks444 decks
-7%synergy
Sodden Verdure
16%inclusion28 decks177 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion69 decks444 decks
-5%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion68 decks444 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion67 decks444 decks
-10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion66 decks443 decks
3%synergy
Overflowing Basin
14%inclusion63 decks444 decks
-7%synergy
Thornwood Falls
13%inclusion59 decks444 decks
-4%synergy
Tangled Islet
12%inclusion54 decks444 decks
-4%synergy
Tropical Island
12%inclusion53 decks444 decks
-2%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
12%inclusion52 decks444 decks
7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
9.5%inclusion42 decks444 decks
-10%synergy
Flooded Strand
9.5%inclusion42 decks444 decks
-1%synergy
Rimewood Falls
8.8%inclusion39 decks444 decks
1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.1%inclusion36 decks444 decks
1%synergy
Rain-Slicked Copse
7.9%inclusion14 decks177 decks
0%synergy
Polluted Delta
7.9%inclusion35 decks444 decks
-2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
7.4%inclusion33 decks444 decks
-2%synergy
Windswept Heath
7.0%inclusion31 decks444 decks
-3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
7.0%inclusion31 decks444 decks
-2%synergy
Opal Palace
6.8%inclusion30 decks444 decks
4%synergy
Simic Guildgate
6.1%inclusion27 decks444 decks
-4%synergy