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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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Meditation Pools
3.1%inclusion3 decks96 decks
2%synergy
Earthbender Ascension
3.1%inclusion3 decks96 decks
2%synergy
Shared Roots
3.0%inclusion3 decks100 decks
1%synergy
Waterbending Scroll
2.3%inclusion2 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Agna Qel'a
2.1%inclusion2 decks96 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jadelight Spelunker
91%inclusion1.12K decks1.24K decks
88%synergy
Cenote Scout
89%inclusion1.10K decks1.24K decks
86%synergy
Over the Edge
88%inclusion1.09K decks1.24K decks
86%synergy
Glowcap Lantern
83%inclusion1.03K decks1.24K decks
83%synergy
Deepfathom Echo
86%inclusion1.06K decks1.24K decks
82%synergy
River Herald Scout
82%inclusion1.02K decks1.24K decks
81%synergy
Path of Discovery
82%inclusion1.02K decks1.24K decks
80%synergy
Jadelight Ranger
82%inclusion1.01K decks1.24K decks
80%synergy
Twists and Turns
81%inclusion1K decks1.24K decks
79%synergy
Seeker of Sunlight
79%inclusion981 decks1.24K decks
78%synergy
Top Cards
Hakbal of the Surging Soul
82%inclusion1.02K decks1.24K decks
78%synergy
Topography Tracker
78%inclusion970 decks1.24K decks
71%synergy
Sentinel of the Nameless City
78%inclusion967 decks1.24K decks
76%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
75%inclusion926 decks1.24K decks
43%synergy
River Herald Guide
73%inclusion910 decks1.24K decks
73%synergy
Enter the Unknown
71%inclusion883 decks1.24K decks
70%synergy
Merfolk Branchwalker
71%inclusion877 decks1.24K decks
70%synergy
Wildgrowth Walker
61%inclusion750 decks1.24K decks
59%synergy
Waterwind Scout
58%inclusion722 decks1.24K decks
58%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
57%inclusion705 decks1.24K decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
11%inclusion136 decks1.24K decks
-15%synergy
Rhystic Study
8.0%inclusion99 decks1.24K decks
-14%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
5.9%inclusion73 decks1.24K decks
-11%synergy
Worldly Tutor
5.6%inclusion70 decks1.24K decks
-10%synergy
Creatures
Tishana's Wayfinder
56%inclusion694 decks1.24K decks
56%synergy
Merfolk Cave-Diver
49%inclusion611 decks1.24K decks
46%synergy
Spyglass Siren
47%inclusion585 decks1.24K decks
47%synergy
Emperor Mihail II
45%inclusion554 decks1.24K decks
36%synergy
Evolution Sage
43%inclusion538 decks1.24K decks
33%synergy
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
43%inclusion529 decks1.24K decks
33%synergy
Ixalli's Diviner
41%inclusion508 decks1.24K decks
41%synergy
Kopala, Warden of Waves
40%inclusion490 decks1.24K decks
31%synergy
Storm Fleet Negotiator
39%inclusion486 decks1.24K decks
39%synergy
Zegana, Utopian Speaker
39%inclusion478 decks1.24K decks
31%synergy
Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca
38%inclusion468 decks1.24K decks
31%synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
37%inclusion464 decks1.24K decks
27%synergy
Forerunner of the Heralds
36%inclusion448 decks1.24K decks
32%synergy
Merrow Reejerey
35%inclusion429 decks1.24K decks
26%synergy
Deeproot Elite
34%inclusion427 decks1.24K decks
27%synergy
Merfolk Sovereign
34%inclusion420 decks1.24K decks
25%synergy
Deeproot Historian
33%inclusion415 decks1.24K decks
28%synergy
Siren Lookout
33%inclusion413 decks1.24K decks
33%synergy
Seafloor Oracle
33%inclusion410 decks1.24K decks
25%synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
30%inclusion369 decks1.24K decks
21%synergy
Merfolk Mistbinder
28%inclusion343 decks1.24K decks
21%synergy
Pathfinding Axejaw
28%inclusion341 decks1.24K decks
27%synergy
Singer of Swift Rivers
27%inclusion340 decks1.24K decks
20%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
27%inclusion336 decks1.24K decks
15%synergy
Emperor's Vanguard
26%inclusion320 decks1.24K decks
26%synergy
Prime Speaker Zegana
24%inclusion296 decks1.24K decks
14%synergy
Tishana, Voice of Thunder
22%inclusion271 decks1.24K decks
16%synergy
Vodalian Hexcatcher
20%inclusion253 decks1.24K decks
13%synergy
Mist Dancer
20%inclusion252 decks1.24K decks
13%synergy
Tributary Instructor
20%inclusion251 decks1.24K decks
16%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
20%inclusion247 decks1.24K decks
12%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
18%inclusion229 decks1.24K decks
3%synergy
Roaming Throne
18%inclusion219 decks1.24K decks
10%synergy
Cartographer's Companion
18%inclusion217 decks1.24K decks
17%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
17%inclusion214 decks1.24K decks
12%synergy
Rampaging Baloths
17%inclusion207 decks1.24K decks
0%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
16%inclusion197 decks1.24K decks
9%synergy
Merfolk Skydiver
16%inclusion196 decks1.24K decks
10%synergy
Scute Swarm
16%inclusion196 decks1.24K decks
-5%synergy
Summon: Leviathan
14%inclusion62 decks450 decks
7%synergy
Kiora's Follower
12%inclusion151 decks1.24K decks
-3%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
12%inclusion146 decks1.24K decks
4%synergy
Mindspring Merfolk
12%inclusion74 decks641 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Cobra
11%inclusion138 decks1.24K decks
-3%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
11%inclusion108 decks983 decks
7%synergy
Benthic Biomancer
10%inclusion128 decks1.24K decks
4%synergy
Lord of Atlantis
10%inclusion126 decks1.24K decks
4%synergy
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
10%inclusion119 decks1.24K decks
-8%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
9.3%inclusion97 decks1.04K decks
3%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
8.8%inclusion67 decks761 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Brackish Blunder
53%inclusion651 decks1.24K decks
52%synergy
Inspiring Call
52%inclusion648 decks1.24K decks
39%synergy
Counterspell
44%inclusion540 decks1.24K decks
-6%synergy
Growth Spiral
43%inclusion533 decks1.24K decks
-1%synergy
Beast Within
42%inclusion515 decks1.24K decks
-9%synergy
Negate
37%inclusion454 decks1.24K decks
11%synergy
Ripples of Potential
32%inclusion397 decks1.24K decks
22%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
24%inclusion293 decks1.24K decks
-3%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
21%inclusion241 decks1.16K decks
16%synergy
Heroic Intervention
21%inclusion254 decks1.24K decks
-10%synergy
Aetherize
18%inclusion221 decks1.24K decks
6%synergy
Quandrix Command
16%inclusion199 decks1.24K decks
11%synergy
Brainstorm
14%inclusion179 decks1.24K decks
0%synergy
Pongify
14%inclusion172 decks1.24K decks
-11%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion160 decks1.24K decks
-10%synergy
Reality Shift
12%inclusion146 decks1.24K decks
-3%synergy
Mutational Advantage
10%inclusion112 decks1.09K decks
6%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
9.4%inclusion116 decks1.24K decks
-14%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
9.0%inclusion112 decks1.24K decks
-1%synergy
Return to Nature
8.7%inclusion108 decks1.24K decks
3%synergy
Nature's Claim
8.4%inclusion104 decks1.24K decks
-2%synergy
Planar Genesis
8.2%inclusion80 decks979 decks
-3%synergy
Simic Charm
7.9%inclusion98 decks1.24K decks
0%synergy
Out of Air
7.6%inclusion94 decks1.24K decks
7%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
7.3%inclusion90 decks1.24K decks
2%synergy
Filter Out
7.1%inclusion88 decks1.24K decks
5%synergy
Auroral Procession
7.0%inclusion38 decks540 decks
3%synergy
Decisive Denial
6.4%inclusion79 decks1.24K decks
1%synergy
Eureka Moment
6.3%inclusion78 decks1.24K decks
-5%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
6.0%inclusion74 decks1.24K decks
-1%synergy
River Heralds' Boon
5.7%inclusion71 decks1.24K decks
6%synergy
Joint Exploration
5.7%inclusion71 decks1.24K decks
0%synergy
Swan Song
5.6%inclusion70 decks1.24K decks
-13%synergy
Mana Drain
5.5%inclusion68 decks1.24K decks
-10%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.4%inclusion67 decks1.24K decks
-3%synergy
Get Out
5.2%inclusion42 decks813 decks
4%synergy
Ruinous Intrusion
5.1%inclusion63 decks1.24K decks
2%synergy
Spell Pierce
5.1%inclusion63 decks1.24K decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Wave Goodbye
39%inclusion478 decks1.24K decks
28%synergy
Cultivate
34%inclusion420 decks1.24K decks
-13%synergy
Explore
33%inclusion409 decks1.24K decks
13%synergy
Kodama's Reach
25%inclusion314 decks1.24K decks
-11%synergy
Rampant Growth
25%inclusion304 decks1.24K decks
-16%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
13%inclusion129 decks977 decks
11%synergy
Nature's Lore
13%inclusion155 decks1.24K decks
-18%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
11%inclusion140 decks1.24K decks
8%synergy
Distant Melody
11%inclusion139 decks1.24K decks
8%synergy
Aggressive Biomancy
11%inclusion105 decks974 decks
6%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
10%inclusion127 decks1.24K decks
-2%synergy
Chart a Course
10%inclusion125 decks1.24K decks
9%synergy
Bygone Marvels
10%inclusion118 decks1.24K decks
7%synergy
Farseek
9.0%inclusion112 decks1.24K decks
-16%synergy
Three Visits
8.3%inclusion103 decks1.24K decks
-15%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.8%inclusion97 decks1.24K decks
-2%synergy
Doppelgang
7.7%inclusion89 decks1.16K decks
1%synergy
Curse of the Swine
7.6%inclusion94 decks1.24K decks
-3%synergy
Raise the Palisade
7.3%inclusion90 decks1.24K decks
1%synergy
Glimpse the Core
6.9%inclusion86 decks1.24K decks
6%synergy
Ponder
6.7%inclusion83 decks1.24K decks
0%synergy
Urban Evolution
6.5%inclusion81 decks1.24K decks
-3%synergy
River's Rebuke
6.4%inclusion79 decks1.24K decks
4%synergy
Ravenform
6.1%inclusion76 decks1.24K decks
2%synergy
Walk with the Ancestors
5.0%inclusion62 decks1.24K decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Subterranean Schooner
57%inclusion702 decks1.24K decks
56%synergy
Lodestone Needle
46%inclusion574 decks1.24K decks
46%synergy
Shadowed Caravel
27%inclusion340 decks1.24K decks
27%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion268 decks1.24K decks
-4%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
20%inclusion211 decks1.04K decks
20%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
19%inclusion237 decks1.24K decks
13%synergy
Explorer's Cache
15%inclusion191 decks1.24K decks
15%synergy
Bident of Thassa
15%inclusion186 decks1.24K decks
8%synergy
The Ozolith
11%inclusion142 decks1.24K decks
5%synergy
Panharmonicon
11%inclusion131 decks1.24K decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion126 decks1.24K decks
-12%synergy
Herald's Horn
10%inclusion121 decks1.24K decks
6%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
6.4%inclusion79 decks1.24K decks
5%synergy
The Great Henge
6.3%inclusion78 decks1.24K decks
-3%synergy
The Earth Crystal
5.8%inclusion25 decks432 decks
2%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
5.0%inclusion62 decks1.24K decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Hardened Scales
57%inclusion701 decks1.24K decks
42%synergy
Deeproot Waters
43%inclusion529 decks1.24K decks
34%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
42%inclusion516 decks1.24K decks
34%synergy
Spelunking
40%inclusion494 decks1.24K decks
34%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
35%inclusion436 decks1.24K decks
22%synergy
Branching Evolution
30%inclusion373 decks1.24K decks
19%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
20%inclusion247 decks1.24K decks
15%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
20%inclusion242 decks1.24K decks
12%synergy
Kindred Discovery
19%inclusion234 decks1.24K decks
9%synergy
Hadana's Climb
14%inclusion178 decks1.24K decks
10%synergy
Retreat to Kazandu
13%inclusion161 decks1.24K decks
9%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
12%inclusion154 decks1.24K decks
6%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
11%inclusion142 decks1.24K decks
2%synergy
Merrow Commerce
11%inclusion138 decks1.24K decks
7%synergy
Eaten by Piranhas
9.4%inclusion116 decks1.24K decks
7%synergy
Roaring Earth
9.3%inclusion115 decks1.24K decks
7%synergy
Exploration
8.6%inclusion107 decks1.24K decks
-5%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
7.1%inclusion24 decks339 decks
2%synergy
Zendikar's Roil
6.8%inclusion84 decks1.24K decks
2%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
6.8%inclusion62 decks918 decks
2%synergy
Guardian Project
6.6%inclusion82 decks1.24K decks
0%synergy
Doubling Season
6.5%inclusion80 decks1.24K decks
-3%synergy
Virtue of Knowledge
6.4%inclusion79 decks1.24K decks
4%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
5.0%inclusion62 decks1.24K decks
-2%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
44%inclusion541 decks1.24K decks
-6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
32%inclusion394 decks1.24K decks
10%synergy
Karn's Bastion
28%inclusion351 decks1.24K decks
17%synergy
Hidden Nursery
22%inclusion267 decks1.24K decks
19%synergy
Hidden Cataract
20%inclusion251 decks1.24K decks
18%synergy
Temple of the False God
18%inclusion229 decks1.24K decks
3%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
18%inclusion223 decks1.24K decks
1%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
16%inclusion198 decks1.24K decks
-2%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
10%inclusion129 decks1.24K decks
-12%synergy
Restless Vinestalk
10%inclusion126 decks1.24K decks
4%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
10%inclusion122 decks1.24K decks
5%synergy
Pit of Offerings
8.6%inclusion107 decks1.24K decks
8%synergy
Halimar Depths
8.6%inclusion107 decks1.24K decks
6%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
8.1%inclusion100 decks1.24K decks
-14%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
7.8%inclusion97 decks1.24K decks
-11%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
7.7%inclusion95 decks1.24K decks
2%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
7.5%inclusion93 decks1.24K decks
-5%synergy
Three Tree City
6.9%inclusion64 decks921 decks
2%synergy
Rivendell
6.5%inclusion80 decks1.24K decks
1%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
5.8%inclusion72 decks1.24K decks
1%synergy
Lumbering Falls
5.1%inclusion63 decks1.24K decks
-2%synergy
Volatile Fault
5.0%inclusion62 decks1.24K decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
57%inclusion711 decks1.24K decks
-23%synergy
Arcane Signet
50%inclusion625 decks1.24K decks
-12%synergy
Simic Signet
25%inclusion306 decks1.24K decks
-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion194 decks1.24K decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
12%inclusion145 decks1.24K decks
-10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion118 decks1.24K decks
1%synergy
Patchwork Banner
8.0%inclusion73 decks915 decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.1%inclusion75 decks1.24K decks
1%synergy
Lands
Forest
98%inclusion1.22K decks1.24K decks
3%synergy
Island
98%inclusion1.21K decks1.24K decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
76%inclusion937 decks1.24K decks
-10%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
60%inclusion748 decks1.24K decks
1%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
54%inclusion669 decks1.24K decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
50%inclusion614 decks1.24K decks
32%synergy
Temple of Mystery
49%inclusion606 decks1.24K decks
11%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
45%inclusion554 decks1.24K decks
6%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
42%inclusion522 decks1.24K decks
0%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
40%inclusion495 decks1.24K decks
-12%synergy
Flooded Grove
34%inclusion416 decks1.24K decks
-7%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
30%inclusion377 decks1.24K decks
-13%synergy
Breeding Pool
30%inclusion366 decks1.24K decks
-16%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion313 decks1.24K decks
0%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
23%inclusion279 decks1.24K decks
15%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
21%inclusion260 decks1.24K decks
14%synergy
Thornwood Falls
21%inclusion257 decks1.24K decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion232 decks1.24K decks
-5%synergy
Overflowing Basin
19%inclusion206 decks1.10K decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion216 decks1.24K decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion214 decks1.24K decks
-5%synergy
Hedge Maze
17%inclusion198 decks1.16K decks
-2%synergy
Tangled Islet
16%inclusion203 decks1.24K decks
0%synergy
Misty Rainforest
16%inclusion195 decks1.24K decks
-15%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
15%inclusion186 decks1.24K decks
-5%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
15%inclusion186 decks1.24K decks
-6%synergy
Willowrush Verge
14%inclusion88 decks645 decks
-3%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
13%inclusion157 decks1.24K decks
0%synergy
Simic Guildgate
12%inclusion143 decks1.24K decks
1%synergy
Lush Oasis
10%inclusion109 decks1.04K decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
10%inclusion118 decks1.24K decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.2%inclusion114 decks1.24K decks
-5%synergy
Woodland Stream
7.9%inclusion98 decks1.24K decks
3%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.8%inclusion97 decks1.24K decks
-2%synergy
Promising Vein
7.3%inclusion90 decks1.24K decks
6%synergy
Quandrix Campus
7.0%inclusion87 decks1.24K decks
0%synergy
Rimewood Falls
7.0%inclusion87 decks1.24K decks
-2%synergy
Captivating Cave
6.9%inclusion86 decks1.24K decks
6%synergy
Tropical Island
6.9%inclusion86 decks1.24K decks
-7%synergy