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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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Lofty Dreams
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Pestered Wellguard
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Silvergill Peddler
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Wanderwine Distracter
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Swat Away
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
River Herald Scout
88%inclusion106 decks120 decks
87%synergy
River Herald Guide
87%inclusion104 decks120 decks
86%synergy
Seeker of Sunlight
86%inclusion103 decks120 decks
85%synergy
Over the Edge
86%inclusion103 decks120 decks
84%synergy
Cenote Scout
83%inclusion99 decks120 decks
80%synergy
Glowcap Lantern
80%inclusion96 decks120 decks
79%synergy
Twists and Turns
78%inclusion94 decks120 decks
76%synergy
Waterwind Scout
77%inclusion92 decks120 decks
76%synergy
Tishana's Wayfinder
74%inclusion89 decks120 decks
74%synergy
Jadelight Spelunker
74%inclusion89 decks120 decks
72%synergy
Top Cards
Deepfathom Echo
73%inclusion87 decks120 decks
69%synergy
Brackish Blunder
70%inclusion84 decks120 decks
70%synergy
Merfolk Branchwalker
69%inclusion83 decks120 decks
68%synergy
Topography Tracker
66%inclusion79 decks120 decks
59%synergy
Jadelight Ranger
64%inclusion77 decks120 decks
63%synergy
Merfolk Cave-Diver
63%inclusion76 decks120 decks
60%synergy
Enter the Unknown
61%inclusion73 decks120 decks
60%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
56%inclusion67 decks120 decks
25%synergy
Wildgrowth Walker
55%inclusion66 decks120 decks
53%synergy
Lodestone Needle
54%inclusion65 decks120 decks
54%synergy
Creatures
Hakbal of the Surging Soul
54%inclusion65 decks120 decks
50%synergy
Ixalli's Diviner
53%inclusion64 decks120 decks
53%synergy
Pathfinding Axejaw
52%inclusion62 decks120 decks
52%synergy
Siren Lookout
48%inclusion58 decks120 decks
48%synergy
Sentinel of the Nameless City
48%inclusion57 decks120 decks
46%synergy
Spyglass Siren
44%inclusion53 decks120 decks
44%synergy
Merfolk Mistbinder
43%inclusion52 decks120 decks
36%synergy
Merfolk Sovereign
40%inclusion48 decks120 decks
31%synergy
Merrow Reejerey
39%inclusion47 decks120 decks
30%synergy
Storm Fleet Negotiator
39%inclusion47 decks120 decks
39%synergy
Cartographer's Companion
38%inclusion45 decks120 decks
37%synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
36%inclusion43 decks120 decks
27%synergy
Emperor's Vanguard
36%inclusion43 decks120 decks
36%synergy
Forerunner of the Heralds
36%inclusion43 decks120 decks
32%synergy
Kopala, Warden of Waves
36%inclusion43 decks120 decks
27%synergy
Emperor Mihail II
34%inclusion41 decks120 decks
25%synergy
Zegana, Utopian Speaker
33%inclusion39 decks120 decks
25%synergy
Seafloor Oracle
33%inclusion39 decks120 decks
25%synergy
Deeproot Elite
31%inclusion37 decks120 decks
23%synergy
Merfolk Skydiver
29%inclusion35 decks120 decks
23%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
26%inclusion31 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Deeproot Historian
23%inclusion28 decks120 decks
18%synergy
Tributary Instructor
22%inclusion26 decks120 decks
18%synergy
Mist Dancer
22%inclusion26 decks120 decks
15%synergy
Singer of Swift Rivers
22%inclusion26 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
22%inclusion26 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca
22%inclusion26 decks120 decks
15%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
19%inclusion23 decks120 decks
11%synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
18%inclusion21 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Prime Speaker Zegana
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Benthic Biomancer
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Swift Warden
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Jade Bearer
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
15%synergy
Combine Guildmage
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Evolution Sage
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Jade Guardian
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
13%synergy
Jungleborn Pioneer
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
13%synergy
Rampaging Baloths
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
-5%synergy
Lilysplash Mentor
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Summon: Leviathan
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Vineshaper Mystic
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
11%synergy
Shapers of Nature
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Kiora's Follower
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
-4%synergy
Territorial Scythecat
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Tishana, Voice of Thunder
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Gravelgill Scoundrel
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Chitinous Graspling
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Grappling Kraken
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Merfolk Looter
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Shaper Apprentice
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Negate
47%inclusion56 decks120 decks
21%synergy
Growth Spiral
38%inclusion46 decks120 decks
-7%synergy
Inspiring Call
37%inclusion44 decks120 decks
23%synergy
Quandrix Command
30%inclusion36 decks120 decks
25%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
24%inclusion29 decks120 decks
19%synergy
River Heralds' Boon
23%inclusion27 decks120 decks
22%synergy
Aetherize
22%inclusion26 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Decisive Denial
21%inclusion25 decks120 decks
16%synergy
Out of Air
21%inclusion25 decks120 decks
21%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
21%inclusion25 decks120 decks
15%synergy
Return to Nature
18%inclusion21 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Unsummon
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Cancel
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Reality Shift
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
-1%synergy
Opt
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Eureka Moment
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Applied Biomancy
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
11%synergy
Planar Genesis
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
-2%synergy
Essence Capture
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Joint Exploration
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Wild Unraveling
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Thirst for Identity
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Rime Chill
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Beast Within
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
-42%synergy
Essence Scatter
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Auroral Procession
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Midnight Tilling
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Confounding Riddle
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Refute
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Ruinous Intrusion
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Planar Incision
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Voidslime
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Spell Pierce
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Dive Down
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Bioshift
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Blinding Fog
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Blur
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Displace
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Unexpected Assistance
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
In the Presence of Ages
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Hurl into History
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Broken Wings
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Counterspell
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
-45%synergy
Huatli's Final Strike
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Explore
34%inclusion41 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Rampant Growth
23%inclusion27 decks120 decks
-18%synergy
Chart a Course
21%inclusion25 decks120 decks
19%synergy
Crashing Tide
21%inclusion25 decks120 decks
21%synergy
Cultivate
20%inclusion24 decks120 decks
-27%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Distant Melody
16%inclusion19 decks120 decks
13%synergy
Glimpse the Core
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Ravenform
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Urban Evolution
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Walk with the Ancestors
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Assert Perfection
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Bygone Marvels
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Wanderwine Farewell
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Kodama's Reach
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
-29%synergy
Aggressive Biomancy
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Contentious Plan
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Aquitect's Will
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Self-Reflection
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Curse of the Swine
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
-5%synergy
Prey Upon
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Smell Fear
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Overrun
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Carnivorous Canopy
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Subterranean Schooner
46%inclusion55 decks120 decks
45%synergy
Explorer's Cache
37%inclusion44 decks120 decks
36%synergy
Shadowed Caravel
33%inclusion39 decks120 decks
32%synergy
Bident of Thassa
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Skyclave Pick-Axe
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Kaslem's Stonetree
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Jade Seedstones
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Explorer's Scope
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Path of Discovery
48%inclusion58 decks120 decks
46%synergy
Deeproot Waters
36%inclusion43 decks120 decks
27%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
33%inclusion40 decks120 decks
28%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
24%inclusion29 decks120 decks
17%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
22%inclusion26 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Retreat to Kazandu
19%inclusion23 decks120 decks
15%synergy
Eaten by Piranhas
17%inclusion20 decks120 decks
15%synergy
Hardened Scales
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
-1%synergy
Roaring Earth
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Khalni Heart Expedition
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Pitiless Fists
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Aquitect's Defenses
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Prismatic Undercurrents
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Stocking the Pantry
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Blossombind
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Aquatic Incursion
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Spelunking
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Aqueous Form
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, Lorwyn Liege
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Hidden Nursery
28%inclusion34 decks120 decks
26%synergy
Hidden Cataract
26%inclusion31 decks120 decks
23%synergy
Rogue's Passage
16%inclusion19 decks120 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
-1%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Pit of Offerings
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Restless Vinestalk
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
-10%synergy
Lumbering Falls
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Secret Tunnel
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Cavernous Maw
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Volatile Fault
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Simic Signet
27%inclusion32 decks120 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Signet
22%inclusion26 decks120 decks
-41%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion21 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Sol Ring
17%inclusion20 decks120 decks
-64%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
-9%synergy
Wickersmith's Tools
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Simic Cluestone
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Simic Locket
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Moss Diamond
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Buried Treasure
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Sky Diamond
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion120 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion120 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
46%inclusion55 decks120 decks
-39%synergy
Thornwood Falls
46%inclusion55 decks120 decks
28%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
44%inclusion53 decks120 decks
-4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
44%inclusion53 decks120 decks
27%synergy
Evolving Wilds
43%inclusion51 decks120 decks
17%synergy
Temple of Mystery
37%inclusion44 decks120 decks
-2%synergy
Simic Guildgate
34%inclusion41 decks120 decks
24%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
29%inclusion35 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
25%inclusion30 decks120 decks
-14%synergy
Tangled Islet
24%inclusion29 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Meditation Pools
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
23%inclusion27 decks120 decks
15%synergy
Flooded Grove
21%inclusion25 decks120 decks
-21%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
19%inclusion23 decks120 decks
-41%synergy
Woodland Stream
18%inclusion22 decks120 decks
13%synergy
Lush Oasis
18%inclusion21 decks117 decks
12%synergy
Quandrix Campus
18%inclusion21 decks120 decks
11%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
18%inclusion21 decks120 decks
-35%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
16%inclusion19 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion19 decks120 decks
-6%synergy
Overflowing Basin
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
-5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
-11%synergy
Promising Vein
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Guadosalam, Farplane Gateway
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Thriving Grove
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Captivating Cave
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Thriving Isle
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Lakeside Shack
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Forgotten Monument
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
5%synergy
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