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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%inclusion4 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Earthbender Ascension
3.1%inclusion4 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Shared Roots
3.0%inclusion4 decks134 decks
0%synergy
Secret Tunnel
2.8%inclusion4 decks142 decks
1%synergy
Attuma, Atlantean Warlord
2.4%inclusion1 decks41 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jadelight Spelunker
90%inclusion1.12K decks1.24K decks
88%synergy
Over the Edge
88%inclusion1.08K decks1.24K decks
86%synergy
Cenote Scout
88%inclusion1.09K decks1.24K decks
86%synergy
Deepfathom Echo
86%inclusion1.06K decks1.24K decks
82%synergy
Glowcap Lantern
83%inclusion1.03K decks1.24K decks
82%synergy
River Herald Scout
82%inclusion1.01K 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
Hakbal of the Surging Soul
82%inclusion1.02K decks1.24K decks
78%synergy
Twists and Turns
80%inclusion993 decks1.24K decks
78%synergy
Top Cards
Seeker of Sunlight
79%inclusion972 decks1.24K decks
78%synergy
Topography Tracker
78%inclusion969 decks1.24K decks
71%synergy
Sentinel of the Nameless City
77%inclusion958 decks1.24K decks
76%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
75%inclusion924 decks1.24K decks
43%synergy
River Herald Guide
73%inclusion906 decks1.24K decks
72%synergy
Enter the Unknown
71%inclusion877 decks1.24K decks
70%synergy
Merfolk Branchwalker
71%inclusion875 decks1.24K decks
70%synergy
Wildgrowth Walker
61%inclusion754 decks1.24K decks
59%synergy
Waterwind Scout
58%inclusion722 decks1.24K decks
58%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
57%inclusion708 decks1.24K decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
11%inclusion137 decks1.24K decks
-15%synergy
Rhystic Study
8.2%inclusion101 decks1.24K decks
-14%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
6.1%inclusion75 decks1.24K decks
-11%synergy
Worldly Tutor
5.7%inclusion70 decks1.24K decks
-10%synergy
Creatures
Tishana's Wayfinder
56%inclusion688 decks1.24K decks
55%synergy
Merfolk Cave-Diver
49%inclusion606 decks1.24K decks
45%synergy
Spyglass Siren
47%inclusion580 decks1.24K decks
46%synergy
Emperor Mihail II
45%inclusion557 decks1.24K decks
36%synergy
Evolution Sage
43%inclusion535 decks1.24K decks
33%synergy
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
43%inclusion529 decks1.24K decks
33%synergy
Ixalli's Diviner
41%inclusion501 decks1.24K decks
40%synergy
Kopala, Warden of Waves
40%inclusion496 decks1.24K decks
31%synergy
Zegana, Utopian Speaker
39%inclusion479 decks1.24K decks
31%synergy
Storm Fleet Negotiator
39%inclusion478 decks1.24K decks
38%synergy
Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca
38%inclusion473 decks1.24K decks
31%synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
38%inclusion472 decks1.24K decks
28%synergy
Forerunner of the Heralds
36%inclusion450 decks1.24K decks
33%synergy
Merrow Reejerey
35%inclusion430 decks1.24K decks
26%synergy
Merfolk Sovereign
35%inclusion427 decks1.24K decks
26%synergy
Deeproot Elite
34%inclusion425 decks1.24K decks
27%synergy
Deeproot Historian
33%inclusion412 decks1.24K decks
28%synergy
Seafloor Oracle
33%inclusion410 decks1.24K decks
25%synergy
Siren Lookout
33%inclusion408 decks1.24K decks
33%synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
30%inclusion372 decks1.24K decks
22%synergy
Merfolk Mistbinder
28%inclusion345 decks1.24K decks
21%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
27%inclusion340 decks1.24K decks
15%synergy
Singer of Swift Rivers
27%inclusion336 decks1.24K decks
20%synergy
Pathfinding Axejaw
27%inclusion334 decks1.24K decks
27%synergy
Emperor's Vanguard
25%inclusion313 decks1.24K decks
25%synergy
Prime Speaker Zegana
24%inclusion298 decks1.24K decks
14%synergy
Tishana, Voice of Thunder
22%inclusion268 decks1.24K decks
16%synergy
Vodalian Hexcatcher
20%inclusion253 decks1.24K decks
14%synergy
Tributary Instructor
20%inclusion251 decks1.24K decks
16%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
20%inclusion251 decks1.24K decks
12%synergy
Mist Dancer
20%inclusion250 decks1.24K decks
13%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
19%inclusion230 decks1.24K decks
3%synergy
Roaming Throne
18%inclusion225 decks1.24K decks
10%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
17%inclusion215 decks1.24K decks
12%synergy
Cartographer's Companion
17%inclusion212 decks1.24K decks
17%synergy
Rampaging Baloths
16%inclusion204 decks1.24K decks
-1%synergy
Merfolk Skydiver
16%inclusion196 decks1.24K decks
10%synergy
Scute Swarm
16%inclusion195 decks1.24K decks
-5%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
16%inclusion193 decks1.24K decks
9%synergy
Summon: Leviathan
14%inclusion67 decks474 decks
7%synergy
Kiora's Follower
12%inclusion151 decks1.24K decks
-3%synergy
Mindspring Merfolk
12%inclusion78 decks665 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Cobra
12%inclusion145 decks1.24K decks
-2%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
11%inclusion140 decks1.24K decks
4%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
11%inclusion110 decks1.01K decks
7%synergy
Lord of Atlantis
11%inclusion130 decks1.24K decks
4%synergy
Benthic Biomancer
10%inclusion123 decks1.24K decks
4%synergy
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
10%inclusion121 decks1.24K decks
-7%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
9.3%inclusion99 decks1.07K decks
3%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
8.5%inclusion67 decks785 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Inspiring Call
52%inclusion649 decks1.24K decks
39%synergy
Brackish Blunder
52%inclusion645 decks1.24K decks
52%synergy
Counterspell
44%inclusion541 decks1.24K decks
-6%synergy
Growth Spiral
43%inclusion538 decks1.24K decks
-1%synergy
Beast Within
42%inclusion514 decks1.24K decks
-9%synergy
Negate
37%inclusion456 decks1.24K decks
11%synergy
Ripples of Potential
32%inclusion391 decks1.24K decks
22%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
24%inclusion295 decks1.24K decks
-2%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
21%inclusion246 decks1.18K decks
16%synergy
Heroic Intervention
20%inclusion251 decks1.24K decks
-10%synergy
Aetherize
18%inclusion221 decks1.24K decks
6%synergy
Quandrix Command
16%inclusion199 decks1.24K decks
11%synergy
Brainstorm
15%inclusion180 decks1.24K decks
0%synergy
Pongify
14%inclusion176 decks1.24K decks
-11%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion161 decks1.24K decks
-9%synergy
Reality Shift
12%inclusion148 decks1.24K decks
-3%synergy
Mutational Advantage
10%inclusion114 decks1.12K decks
6%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
10%inclusion120 decks1.24K decks
-13%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
8.8%inclusion109 decks1.24K decks
-2%synergy
Return to Nature
8.6%inclusion106 decks1.24K decks
3%synergy
Nature's Claim
8.0%inclusion99 decks1.24K decks
-2%synergy
Planar Genesis
8.0%inclusion80 decks1K decks
-3%synergy
Simic Charm
7.8%inclusion96 decks1.24K decks
0%synergy
Out of Air
7.4%inclusion92 decks1.24K decks
7%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
7.3%inclusion90 decks1.24K decks
2%synergy
Filter Out
7.0%inclusion87 decks1.24K decks
4%synergy
Auroral Procession
6.9%inclusion39 decks564 decks
3%synergy
Decisive Denial
6.5%inclusion80 decks1.24K decks
1%synergy
Eureka Moment
6.1%inclusion76 decks1.24K decks
-5%synergy
River Heralds' Boon
5.9%inclusion73 decks1.24K decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
5.9%inclusion73 decks1.24K decks
-1%synergy
Mana Drain
5.7%inclusion71 decks1.24K decks
-10%synergy
Joint Exploration
5.7%inclusion70 decks1.24K decks
0%synergy
Swan Song
5.7%inclusion70 decks1.24K decks
-13%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.2%inclusion64 decks1.24K decks
-3%synergy
Ruinous Intrusion
5.1%inclusion63 decks1.24K decks
2%synergy
Get Out
5.0%inclusion42 decks837 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Wave Goodbye
38%inclusion470 decks1.24K decks
27%synergy
Cultivate
34%inclusion421 decks1.24K decks
-13%synergy
Explore
33%inclusion406 decks1.24K decks
13%synergy
Kodama's Reach
25%inclusion314 decks1.24K decks
-11%synergy
Rampant Growth
25%inclusion305 decks1.24K decks
-16%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
13%inclusion133 decks1K decks
11%synergy
Nature's Lore
13%inclusion159 decks1.24K decks
-18%synergy
Distant Melody
11%inclusion141 decks1.24K decks
8%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
11%inclusion139 decks1.24K decks
8%synergy
Aggressive Biomancy
11%inclusion106 decks998 decks
6%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
10%inclusion123 decks1.24K decks
-2%synergy
Chart a Course
10%inclusion121 decks1.24K decks
8%synergy
Bygone Marvels
9.3%inclusion115 decks1.24K decks
7%synergy
Farseek
9.0%inclusion111 decks1.24K decks
-16%synergy
Three Visits
8.2%inclusion102 decks1.24K decks
-15%synergy
Curse of the Swine
7.7%inclusion95 decks1.24K decks
-3%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.7%inclusion95 decks1.24K decks
-2%synergy
Doppelgang
7.5%inclusion89 decks1.18K decks
1%synergy
Raise the Palisade
7.3%inclusion90 decks1.24K decks
1%synergy
Ponder
6.9%inclusion85 decks1.24K decks
0%synergy
Glimpse the Core
6.9%inclusion85 decks1.24K decks
6%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
Utility Artifacts
Subterranean Schooner
56%inclusion695 decks1.24K decks
56%synergy
Lodestone Needle
46%inclusion565 decks1.24K decks
45%synergy
Shadowed Caravel
27%inclusion336 decks1.24K decks
27%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion271 decks1.24K decks
-4%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
20%inclusion216 decks1.06K decks
20%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
19%inclusion236 decks1.24K decks
13%synergy
Explorer's Cache
15%inclusion185 decks1.24K decks
15%synergy
Bident of Thassa
15%inclusion184 decks1.24K decks
8%synergy
The Ozolith
11%inclusion140 decks1.24K decks
5%synergy
Panharmonicon
11%inclusion130 decks1.24K decks
6%synergy
Herald's Horn
10%inclusion125 decks1.24K decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion123 decks1.24K decks
-12%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
6.5%inclusion81 decks1.24K decks
5%synergy
The Great Henge
6.1%inclusion76 decks1.24K decks
-3%synergy
The Earth Crystal
6.1%inclusion28 decks456 decks
2%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
5.3%inclusion65 decks1.24K decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Hardened Scales
57%inclusion703 decks1.24K decks
42%synergy
Deeproot Waters
43%inclusion532 decks1.24K decks
34%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
42%inclusion521 decks1.24K decks
35%synergy
Spelunking
39%inclusion485 decks1.24K decks
33%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
35%inclusion438 decks1.24K decks
22%synergy
Branching Evolution
31%inclusion378 decks1.24K decks
19%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
20%inclusion247 decks1.24K decks
15%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
20%inclusion244 decks1.24K decks
12%synergy
Kindred Discovery
19%inclusion233 decks1.24K decks
9%synergy
Hadana's Climb
14%inclusion174 decks1.24K decks
10%synergy
Retreat to Kazandu
13%inclusion158 decks1.24K decks
8%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
13%inclusion155 decks1.24K decks
7%synergy
Merrow Commerce
12%inclusion144 decks1.24K decks
7%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
11%inclusion138 decks1.24K decks
1%synergy
Eaten by Piranhas
9.3%inclusion115 decks1.24K decks
7%synergy
Roaring Earth
9.1%inclusion113 decks1.24K decks
7%synergy
Exploration
8.2%inclusion102 decks1.24K decks
-5%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
8.2%inclusion30 decks367 decks
3%synergy
Zendikar's Roil
6.7%inclusion83 decks1.24K decks
2%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
6.7%inclusion63 decks942 decks
2%synergy
Doubling Season
6.5%inclusion80 decks1.24K decks
-3%synergy
Virtue of Knowledge
6.4%inclusion79 decks1.24K decks
4%synergy
Guardian Project
6.4%inclusion79 decks1.24K decks
0%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
5.0%inclusion62 decks1.24K decks
-2%synergy
Elven Chorus
5.0%inclusion62 decks1.24K decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
44%inclusion541 decks1.24K decks
-6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
32%inclusion397 decks1.24K decks
10%synergy
Karn's Bastion
28%inclusion351 decks1.24K decks
17%synergy
Hidden Nursery
21%inclusion262 decks1.24K decks
18%synergy
Hidden Cataract
20%inclusion248 decks1.24K decks
17%synergy
Temple of the False God
19%inclusion229 decks1.24K decks
3%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
18%inclusion221 decks1.24K decks
0%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
16%inclusion193 decks1.24K decks
-2%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
11%inclusion131 decks1.24K decks
-12%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
10%inclusion125 decks1.24K decks
6%synergy
Restless Vinestalk
10%inclusion121 decks1.24K decks
4%synergy
Halimar Depths
9.1%inclusion112 decks1.24K decks
6%synergy
Pit of Offerings
8.5%inclusion105 decks1.24K decks
8%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
8.1%inclusion100 decks1.24K decks
-14%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
8.0%inclusion99 decks1.24K decks
-11%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
7.6%inclusion94 decks1.24K decks
-5%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
7.6%inclusion94 decks1.24K decks
2%synergy
Three Tree City
7.2%inclusion68 decks945 decks
2%synergy
Rivendell
6.5%inclusion80 decks1.24K decks
1%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
5.9%inclusion73 decks1.24K decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
58%inclusion715 decks1.24K decks
-23%synergy
Arcane Signet
51%inclusion628 decks1.24K decks
-12%synergy
Simic Signet
25%inclusion307 decks1.24K decks
-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion194 decks1.24K decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
12%inclusion147 decks1.24K decks
-10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.5%inclusion117 decks1.24K decks
1%synergy
Patchwork Banner
8.3%inclusion78 decks939 decks
5%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
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
50%inclusion616 decks1.24K decks
33%synergy
Temple of Mystery
48%inclusion599 decks1.24K decks
10%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
45%inclusion556 decks1.24K decks
6%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
42%inclusion525 decks1.24K decks
1%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
40%inclusion493 decks1.24K decks
-13%synergy
Flooded Grove
34%inclusion422 decks1.24K decks
-7%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
30%inclusion374 decks1.24K decks
-14%synergy
Breeding Pool
30%inclusion367 decks1.24K decks
-16%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion315 decks1.24K decks
0%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
23%inclusion280 decks1.24K decks
15%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
21%inclusion261 decks1.24K decks
14%synergy
Thornwood Falls
21%inclusion259 decks1.24K decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion235 decks1.24K decks
-5%synergy
Overflowing Basin
19%inclusion211 decks1.13K decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion220 decks1.24K decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion216 decks1.24K decks
-5%synergy
Hedge Maze
17%inclusion202 decks1.19K decks
-2%synergy
Tangled Islet
16%inclusion203 decks1.24K decks
0%synergy
Misty Rainforest
16%inclusion197 decks1.24K decks
-15%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
15%inclusion189 decks1.24K decks
-5%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
15%inclusion186 decks1.24K decks
-6%synergy
Willowrush Verge
14%inclusion94 decks669 decks
-2%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
13%inclusion158 decks1.24K decks
0%synergy
Simic Guildgate
12%inclusion145 decks1.24K decks
1%synergy
Lush Oasis
10%inclusion111 decks1.07K decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
10%inclusion121 decks1.24K decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.4%inclusion116 decks1.24K decks
-5%synergy
Woodland Stream
7.9%inclusion98 decks1.24K decks
3%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.7%inclusion95 decks1.24K decks
-2%synergy
Quandrix Campus
7.1%inclusion88 decks1.24K decks
0%synergy
Rimewood Falls
7.0%inclusion86 decks1.24K decks
-2%synergy
Tropical Island
7.0%inclusion86 decks1.24K decks
-7%synergy
Promising Vein
7.0%inclusion86 decks1.24K decks
6%synergy
Captivating Cave
6.9%inclusion85 decks1.24K decks
6%synergy