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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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Attuma, Atlantean Warlord
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Path of Discovery
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
98%synergy
Jadelight Spelunker
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
98%synergy
Jadelight Ranger
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
94%synergy
Cenote Scout
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
93%synergy
Hakbal of the Surging Soul
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
91%synergy
Over the Edge
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
89%synergy
Twists and Turns
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
89%synergy
Topography Tracker
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
88%synergy
Merfolk Branchwalker
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
85%synergy
Enter the Unknown
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
85%synergy
Top Cards
Deepfathom Echo
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
78%synergy
River Herald Scout
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
80%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
50%synergy
Glowcap Lantern
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
80%synergy
Sentinel of the Nameless City
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
75%synergy
Hardened Scales
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
51%synergy
Seeker of Sunlight
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
66%synergy
Wildgrowth Walker
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
65%synergy
Heroic Intervention
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
53%synergy
Game Changers
Field of the Dead
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
48%synergy
Tishana's Wayfinder
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
57%synergy
Ixalli's Diviner
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
52%synergy
Spyglass Siren
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
52%synergy
Siren Lookout
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
52%synergy
River Herald Guide
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
52%synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Vodalian Hexcatcher
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Waterwind Scout
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Seafloor Oracle
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Evolution Sage
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Kopala, Warden of Waves
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Storm Fleet Negotiator
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Deeproot Historian
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Emperor Mihail II
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Mindspring Merfolk
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Zegana, Utopian Speaker
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Singer of Swift Rivers
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Merfolk Sovereign
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Forerunner of the Heralds
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Merrow Reejerey
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Emperor's Vanguard
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Deeproot Elite
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Roaming Throne
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Pathfinding Axejaw
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Merfolk Mistbinder
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Merfolk Skydiver
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Lotus Cobra
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Tishana, Voice of Thunder
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Scute Swarm
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Tireless Tracker
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Springheart Nantuko
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Merfolk Cave-Diver
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Tiller Engine
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Mist Dancer
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Lord of Atlantis
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Summon: Leviathan
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Tromell, Seymour's Butler
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Prime Speaker Zegana
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
6%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Inspiring Call
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Ripples of Potential
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
43%synergy
Growth Spiral
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Beast Within
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Counterspell
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
-12%synergy
Brainstorm
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Brackish Blunder
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Arcane Denial
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Planar Genesis
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Mutational Advantage
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-9%synergy
Spell Pierce
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Mana Drain
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Aetherize
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Pongify
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-11%synergy
Return to Nature
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Swan Song
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Collective Resistance
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
7%synergy
Joint Exploration
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Reality Shift
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Gaea's Gift
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Desynchronization
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-7%synergy
Sorceries
Wave Goodbye
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Cultivate
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
-9%synergy
Nature's Lore
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Explore
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Three Visits
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Distant Melody
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Raise the Palisade
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Kodama's Reach
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-17%synergy
Ponder
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Rampant Growth
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-21%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Curse of the Swine
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Aggressive Biomancy
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
6%synergy
Aquitect's Will
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Doppelgang
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Crashing Tide
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Scale the Heights
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
0%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Subterranean Schooner
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
62%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
36%synergy
The Ozolith
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Shadowed Caravel
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Lodestone Needle
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
38%synergy
The Great Henge
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Herald's Horn
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Panharmonicon
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Mirror Shield
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Explorer's Cache
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Door of Destinies
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Spelunking
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
51%synergy
Kindred Discovery
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Branching Evolution
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Deeproot Waters
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Merrow Commerce
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Sphere Grid
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Hadana's Climb
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Exploration
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Virtue of Knowledge
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
11%synergy
Guardian Project
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Case of the Locked Hothouse
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Mirri's Guile
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Elven Chorus
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Sylvan Library
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Aquatic Incursion
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Birthing Ritual
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Karn's Bastion
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
-11%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Rivendell
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Three Tree City
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
16%synergy
Halimar Depths
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Secret Tunnel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Castle Vantress
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Shifting Woodland
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Restless Vinestalk
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Volatile Fault
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Hidden Nursery
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Sunken Palace
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
-13%synergy
Arcane Signet
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
-20%synergy
Simic Signet
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-17%synergy
Patchwork Banner
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-11%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-12%synergy
Lands
Forest
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Island
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Breeding Pool
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Misty Rainforest
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
45%synergy
Flooded Grove
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Hedge Maze
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Willowrush Verge
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Fabled Passage
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Overflowing Basin
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Tropical Island
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Cavern of Souls
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Temple of Mystery
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-14%synergy
Prismatic Vista
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Tangled Islet
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Rimewood Falls
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Sunken Citadel
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-7%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
0%synergy
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