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Chris Guest
Jul 9, 2025
Chris Guest
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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Eclipsed Realms
12%inclusion17 decks143 decks
10%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
10%inclusion14 decks146 decks
7%synergy
Sodden Verdure
5.5%inclusion8 decks145 decks
-5%synergy
Champions of the Shoal
4.9%inclusion7 decks142 decks
3%synergy
Chomping Changeling
4.8%inclusion7 decks146 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jadelight Spelunker
90%inclusion1.09K decks1.21K decks
88%synergy
Over the Edge
88%inclusion1.07K decks1.21K decks
87%synergy
Cenote Scout
88%inclusion1.07K decks1.21K decks
86%synergy
Glowcap Lantern
83%inclusion1.01K decks1.21K decks
82%synergy
Deepfathom Echo
85%inclusion1.03K decks1.21K decks
82%synergy
Path of Discovery
83%inclusion998 decks1.21K decks
81%synergy
River Herald Scout
81%inclusion982 decks1.21K decks
80%synergy
Jadelight Ranger
82%inclusion986 decks1.21K decks
80%synergy
Hakbal of the Surging Soul
82%inclusion995 decks1.21K decks
78%synergy
Seeker of Sunlight
79%inclusion953 decks1.21K decks
78%synergy
Top Cards
Twists and Turns
80%inclusion965 decks1.21K decks
78%synergy
Topography Tracker
79%inclusion954 decks1.21K decks
72%synergy
Sentinel of the Nameless City
77%inclusion931 decks1.21K decks
75%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
74%inclusion896 decks1.21K decks
43%synergy
River Herald Guide
73%inclusion882 decks1.21K decks
72%synergy
Enter the Unknown
71%inclusion860 decks1.21K decks
70%synergy
Merfolk Branchwalker
71%inclusion853 decks1.21K decks
70%synergy
Wildgrowth Walker
60%inclusion726 decks1.21K decks
58%synergy
Waterwind Scout
58%inclusion704 decks1.21K decks
58%synergy
Subterranean Schooner
56%inclusion681 decks1.21K decks
56%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
10%inclusion120 decks1.21K decks
-15%synergy
Rhystic Study
7.8%inclusion94 decks1.21K decks
-13%synergy
Worldly Tutor
5.5%inclusion66 decks1.21K decks
-9%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
5.1%inclusion62 decks1.21K decks
-11%synergy
Creatures
Herald of Secret Streams
55%inclusion670 decks1.21K decks
41%synergy
Tishana's Wayfinder
55%inclusion666 decks1.21K decks
55%synergy
Merfolk Cave-Diver
49%inclusion598 decks1.21K decks
46%synergy
Emperor Mihail II
46%inclusion560 decks1.21K decks
38%synergy
Spyglass Siren
46%inclusion551 decks1.21K decks
45%synergy
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
44%inclusion529 decks1.21K decks
35%synergy
Evolution Sage
43%inclusion516 decks1.21K decks
33%synergy
Kopala, Warden of Waves
41%inclusion498 decks1.21K decks
33%synergy
Ixalli's Diviner
40%inclusion483 decks1.21K decks
40%synergy
Zegana, Utopian Speaker
40%inclusion480 decks1.21K decks
32%synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
39%inclusion466 decks1.21K decks
28%synergy
Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca
39%inclusion466 decks1.21K decks
32%synergy
Storm Fleet Negotiator
38%inclusion465 decks1.21K decks
38%synergy
Forerunner of the Heralds
37%inclusion443 decks1.21K decks
33%synergy
Merfolk Sovereign
36%inclusion440 decks1.21K decks
28%synergy
Merrow Reejerey
36%inclusion431 decks1.21K decks
27%synergy
Deeproot Elite
35%inclusion423 decks1.21K decks
28%synergy
Seafloor Oracle
34%inclusion407 decks1.21K decks
26%synergy
Deeproot Historian
32%inclusion391 decks1.21K decks
27%synergy
Siren Lookout
32%inclusion382 decks1.21K decks
31%synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
31%inclusion372 decks1.21K decks
22%synergy
Merfolk Mistbinder
28%inclusion344 decks1.21K decks
22%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
27%inclusion329 decks1.21K decks
15%synergy
Singer of Swift Rivers
27%inclusion328 decks1.21K decks
20%synergy
Pathfinding Axejaw
26%inclusion314 decks1.21K decks
26%synergy
Prime Speaker Zegana
25%inclusion305 decks1.21K decks
15%synergy
Emperor's Vanguard
25%inclusion304 decks1.21K decks
25%synergy
Tishana, Voice of Thunder
22%inclusion261 decks1.21K decks
16%synergy
Mist Dancer
21%inclusion258 decks1.21K decks
15%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
21%inclusion253 decks1.21K decks
13%synergy
Vodalian Hexcatcher
20%inclusion245 decks1.21K decks
14%synergy
Tributary Instructor
20%inclusion241 decks1.21K decks
16%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
18%inclusion222 decks1.21K decks
4%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
16%inclusion198 decks1.21K decks
11%synergy
Cartographer's Companion
16%inclusion197 decks1.21K decks
16%synergy
Merfolk Skydiver
16%inclusion194 decks1.21K decks
10%synergy
Rampaging Baloths
16%inclusion191 decks1.21K decks
-1%synergy
Roaming Throne
15%inclusion187 decks1.21K decks
8%synergy
Summon: Leviathan
15%inclusion89 decks607 decks
7%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
15%inclusion177 decks1.21K decks
8%synergy
Scute Swarm
15%inclusion176 decks1.21K decks
-5%synergy
Kiora's Follower
13%inclusion153 decks1.21K decks
-2%synergy
Mindspring Merfolk
12%inclusion95 decks795 decks
10%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
11%inclusion135 decks1.21K decks
4%synergy
Lotus Cobra
11%inclusion134 decks1.21K decks
-2%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
11%inclusion118 decks1.12K decks
7%synergy
Lord of Atlantis
10%inclusion125 decks1.21K decks
4%synergy
Benthic Biomancer
10%inclusion118 decks1.21K decks
4%synergy
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
10%inclusion118 decks1.21K decks
-8%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
8.6%inclusion101 decks1.18K decks
4%synergy
Instants
Inspiring Call
52%inclusion634 decks1.21K decks
39%synergy
Brackish Blunder
52%inclusion634 decks1.21K decks
52%synergy
Growth Spiral
44%inclusion532 decks1.21K decks
-1%synergy
Counterspell
43%inclusion519 decks1.21K decks
-7%synergy
Beast Within
40%inclusion484 decks1.21K decks
-10%synergy
Negate
36%inclusion436 decks1.21K decks
10%synergy
Ripples of Potential
32%inclusion386 decks1.21K decks
22%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
23%inclusion281 decks1.21K decks
-3%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
22%inclusion265 decks1.21K decks
17%synergy
Heroic Intervention
19%inclusion232 decks1.21K decks
-11%synergy
Aetherize
19%inclusion229 decks1.21K decks
7%synergy
Quandrix Command
15%inclusion186 decks1.21K decks
10%synergy
Pongify
14%inclusion166 decks1.21K decks
-11%synergy
Brainstorm
13%inclusion160 decks1.21K decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion150 decks1.21K decks
-10%synergy
Reality Shift
12%inclusion140 decks1.21K decks
-3%synergy
Mutational Advantage
10%inclusion124 decks1.21K decks
6%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
9.4%inclusion114 decks1.21K decks
-14%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
8.4%inclusion102 decks1.21K decks
3%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
8.4%inclusion102 decks1.21K decks
-2%synergy
Planar Genesis
8.3%inclusion93 decks1.12K decks
-3%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.9%inclusion96 decks1.21K decks
-2%synergy
Return to Nature
7.9%inclusion96 decks1.21K decks
3%synergy
Auroral Procession
7.3%inclusion51 decks697 decks
4%synergy
Decisive Denial
7.3%inclusion88 decks1.21K decks
2%synergy
Out of Air
6.8%inclusion82 decks1.21K decks
7%synergy
Eureka Moment
6.5%inclusion79 decks1.21K decks
-5%synergy
Filter Out
6.5%inclusion78 decks1.21K decks
4%synergy
Simic Charm
6.4%inclusion77 decks1.21K decks
-1%synergy
River Heralds' Boon
6.2%inclusion75 decks1.21K decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
6.0%inclusion72 decks1.21K decks
0%synergy
Mana Drain
5.5%inclusion67 decks1.21K decks
-10%synergy
Joint Exploration
5.4%inclusion65 decks1.21K decks
0%synergy
Opt
5.3%inclusion64 decks1.21K decks
-2%synergy
Swan Song
5.2%inclusion63 decks1.21K decks
-13%synergy
Sorceries
Wave Goodbye
36%inclusion439 decks1.21K decks
26%synergy
Cultivate
34%inclusion412 decks1.21K decks
-13%synergy
Explore
34%inclusion410 decks1.21K decks
13%synergy
Kodama's Reach
24%inclusion294 decks1.21K decks
-12%synergy
Rampant Growth
24%inclusion293 decks1.21K decks
-16%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
13%inclusion144 decks1.12K decks
11%synergy
Nature's Lore
12%inclusion147 decks1.21K decks
-19%synergy
Distant Melody
11%inclusion136 decks1.21K decks
8%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
11%inclusion130 decks1.21K decks
8%synergy
Aggressive Biomancy
10%inclusion111 decks1.11K decks
5%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
10%inclusion117 decks1.21K decks
-3%synergy
Chart a Course
10%inclusion116 decks1.21K decks
8%synergy
Bygone Marvels
8.9%inclusion108 decks1.21K decks
7%synergy
Farseek
8.7%inclusion105 decks1.21K decks
-17%synergy
Three Visits
8.1%inclusion98 decks1.21K decks
-15%synergy
Doppelgang
7.9%inclusion95 decks1.21K decks
1%synergy
Curse of the Swine
7.2%inclusion87 decks1.21K decks
-4%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.1%inclusion86 decks1.21K decks
-3%synergy
Urban Evolution
7.1%inclusion86 decks1.21K decks
-3%synergy
Raise the Palisade
7.0%inclusion85 decks1.21K decks
1%synergy
Ponder
6.5%inclusion79 decks1.21K decks
-1%synergy
River's Rebuke
6.5%inclusion79 decks1.21K decks
4%synergy
Glimpse the Core
6.3%inclusion76 decks1.21K decks
5%synergy
Crashing Tide
5.5%inclusion66 decks1.21K decks
5%synergy
Ravenform
5.4%inclusion65 decks1.21K decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lodestone Needle
45%inclusion550 decks1.21K decks
45%synergy
Shadowed Caravel
26%inclusion319 decks1.21K decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion261 decks1.21K decks
-4%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
21%inclusion242 decks1.17K decks
20%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
18%inclusion214 decks1.21K decks
11%synergy
Bident of Thassa
15%inclusion183 decks1.21K decks
8%synergy
Explorer's Cache
14%inclusion170 decks1.21K decks
14%synergy
The Ozolith
11%inclusion133 decks1.21K decks
5%synergy
Panharmonicon
10%inclusion120 decks1.21K decks
5%synergy
Herald's Horn
10%inclusion118 decks1.21K decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.9%inclusion107 decks1.21K decks
-11%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
5.9%inclusion71 decks1.21K decks
4%synergy
The Earth Crystal
5.3%inclusion31 decks589 decks
1%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
5.0%inclusion61 decks1.21K decks
3%synergy
The Great Henge
5.0%inclusion61 decks1.21K decks
-4%synergy
Enchantments
Hardened Scales
56%inclusion676 decks1.21K decks
41%synergy
Deeproot Waters
43%inclusion525 decks1.21K decks
35%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
42%inclusion511 decks1.21K decks
35%synergy
Spelunking
38%inclusion458 decks1.21K decks
32%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
36%inclusion432 decks1.21K decks
23%synergy
Branching Evolution
31%inclusion372 decks1.21K decks
19%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
20%inclusion247 decks1.21K decks
15%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
20%inclusion238 decks1.21K decks
12%synergy
Kindred Discovery
18%inclusion217 decks1.21K decks
8%synergy
Hadana's Climb
14%inclusion165 decks1.21K decks
10%synergy
Retreat to Kazandu
13%inclusion154 decks1.21K decks
9%synergy
Merrow Commerce
13%inclusion152 decks1.21K decks
8%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
12%inclusion148 decks1.21K decks
3%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
11%inclusion131 decks1.21K decks
5%synergy
Eaten by Piranhas
9.1%inclusion110 decks1.21K decks
7%synergy
Roaring Earth
8.7%inclusion105 decks1.21K decks
7%synergy
Exploration
7.6%inclusion92 decks1.21K decks
-6%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
7.1%inclusion36 decks504 decks
2%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
6.4%inclusion68 decks1.06K decks
1%synergy
Virtue of Knowledge
5.8%inclusion70 decks1.21K decks
4%synergy
Zendikar's Roil
5.7%inclusion69 decks1.21K decks
2%synergy
Guardian Project
5.6%inclusion68 decks1.21K decks
-1%synergy
Doubling Season
5.5%inclusion67 decks1.21K decks
-4%synergy
Stocking the Pantry
5.4%inclusion57 decks1.05K decks
4%synergy
Aquatic Incursion
5.2%inclusion63 decks1.21K decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
43%inclusion518 decks1.21K decks
-7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
32%inclusion386 decks1.21K decks
10%synergy
Karn's Bastion
27%inclusion329 decks1.21K decks
16%synergy
Hidden Nursery
20%inclusion241 decks1.21K decks
17%synergy
Hidden Cataract
19%inclusion227 decks1.21K decks
16%synergy
Temple of the False God
18%inclusion221 decks1.21K decks
3%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
18%inclusion220 decks1.21K decks
1%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
15%inclusion179 decks1.21K decks
-2%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
10%inclusion121 decks1.21K decks
-12%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
9.4%inclusion114 decks1.21K decks
5%synergy
Halimar Depths
9.3%inclusion113 decks1.21K decks
6%synergy
Restless Vinestalk
8.4%inclusion101 decks1.21K decks
3%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
7.9%inclusion96 decks1.21K decks
3%synergy
Three Tree City
7.6%inclusion81 decks1.06K decks
3%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
7.6%inclusion92 decks1.21K decks
-11%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
7.4%inclusion89 decks1.21K decks
-14%synergy
Pit of Offerings
7.3%inclusion88 decks1.21K decks
7%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
7.2%inclusion87 decks1.21K decks
-5%synergy
Rivendell
6.0%inclusion72 decks1.21K decks
0%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
5.7%inclusion69 decks1.21K decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
57%inclusion687 decks1.21K decks
-23%synergy
Arcane Signet
49%inclusion597 decks1.21K decks
-14%synergy
Simic Signet
24%inclusion296 decks1.21K decks
-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion183 decks1.21K decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
12%inclusion143 decks1.21K decks
-10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.3%inclusion100 decks1.21K decks
0%synergy
Patchwork Banner
7.9%inclusion83 decks1.06K decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.3%inclusion64 decks1.21K decks
0%synergy
Lands
Forest
98%inclusion1.19K decks1.21K decks
3%synergy
Island
98%inclusion1.19K decks1.21K decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
76%inclusion916 decks1.21K decks
-9%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
61%inclusion738 decks1.21K decks
1%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
54%inclusion655 decks1.21K decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
50%inclusion603 decks1.21K decks
33%synergy
Temple of Mystery
49%inclusion589 decks1.21K decks
11%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
45%inclusion546 decks1.21K decks
6%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
44%inclusion531 decks1.21K decks
1%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
39%inclusion474 decks1.21K decks
-13%synergy
Flooded Grove
35%inclusion424 decks1.21K decks
-7%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
29%inclusion348 decks1.21K decks
-14%synergy
Breeding Pool
29%inclusion347 decks1.21K decks
-18%synergy
Evolving Wilds
26%inclusion314 decks1.21K decks
1%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
22%inclusion260 decks1.21K decks
15%synergy
Thornwood Falls
21%inclusion255 decks1.21K decks
3%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
21%inclusion252 decks1.21K decks
14%synergy
Overflowing Basin
19%inclusion234 decks1.21K decks
-1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion230 decks1.21K decks
-5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion211 decks1.21K decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion211 decks1.21K decks
-4%synergy
Hedge Maze
17%inclusion206 decks1.21K decks
-3%synergy
Misty Rainforest
16%inclusion192 decks1.21K decks
-15%synergy
Tangled Islet
15%inclusion186 decks1.21K decks
-1%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
15%inclusion180 decks1.21K decks
-5%synergy
Willowrush Verge
14%inclusion115 decks799 decks
-3%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
13%inclusion159 decks1.21K decks
-7%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
13%inclusion152 decks1.21K decks
0%synergy
Simic Guildgate
12%inclusion148 decks1.21K decks
2%synergy
Lush Oasis
10%inclusion117 decks1.18K decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
9.3%inclusion112 decks1.21K decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.2%inclusion111 decks1.21K decks
-6%synergy
Woodland Stream
8.0%inclusion97 decks1.21K decks
3%synergy
Quandrix Campus
7.7%inclusion93 decks1.21K decks
1%synergy
Tropical Island
7.3%inclusion88 decks1.21K decks
-7%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.1%inclusion86 decks1.21K decks
-3%synergy
Captivating Cave
6.3%inclusion76 decks1.21K decks
6%synergy
Promising Vein
6.3%inclusion76 decks1.21K decks
5%synergy
Rimewood Falls
6.2%inclusion75 decks1.21K decks
-3%synergy
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