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Nicanzil, Current Conductor
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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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Ba Sing Se
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Over the Edge
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
98%synergy
Hakbal of the Surging Soul
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
96%synergy
Seeker of Sunlight
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
87%synergy
Path of Discovery
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
86%synergy
Jadelight Spelunker
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
85%synergy
Deepfathom Echo
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
84%synergy
Topography Tracker
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
81%synergy
Subterranean Schooner
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
75%synergy
Glowcap Lantern
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
74%synergy
Sentinel of the Nameless City
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
73%synergy
Top Cards
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
69%synergy
Twists and Turns
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
73%synergy
Jadelight Ranger
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Merfolk Sovereign
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
54%synergy
Enter the Unknown
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Storm Fleet Negotiator
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
62%synergy
Deeproot Waters
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
54%synergy
Evolution Sage
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
52%synergy
Wildgrowth Walker
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Cenote Scout
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Creatures
River Herald Scout
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Kopala, Warden of Waves
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Rampaging Baloths
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Forerunner of the Heralds
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Merrow Reejerey
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Emperor Mihail II
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Seafloor Oracle
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Tributary Instructor
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Merfolk Branchwalker
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Merfolk Cave-Diver
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Deeproot Historian
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Singer of Swift Rivers
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
River Herald Guide
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Loot, Exuberant Explorer
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Traveling Chocobo
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Rikku, Resourceful Guardian
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Horizon Explorer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Zegana, Utopian Speaker
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Wonder
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Prime Speaker Zegana
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Mindspring Merfolk
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Tishana, Voice of Thunder
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Avenger of Zendikar
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Spyglass Siren
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Emperor's Vanguard
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Merfolk Skydiver
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Deeproot Elite
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Scute Swarm
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Mist Dancer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Waterwind Scout
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Tireless Tracker
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Grappling Kraken
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Koma, World-Eater
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Elfsworn Giant
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Evolution Witness
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Roil Cartographer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Overlord of the Hauntwoods
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Jyoti, Moag Ancient
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Zimone, Mystery Unraveler
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Springheart Nantuko
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Repulsive Mutation
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Quandrix Command
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Growth Spiral
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Ruinous Intrusion
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Inspiring Call
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Pongify
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Negate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Brainstorm
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Krosan Grip
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Ripples of Potential
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Brackish Blunder
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Reality Shift
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Joint Exploration
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Naturalize
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Counterspell
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-25%synergy
Signature Slam
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Planar Genesis
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Blur
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Eureka Moment
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Deprive
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Jaheira's Respite
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Thirst for Discovery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Huatli's Final Strike
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Decisive Denial
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Mutational Advantage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Solidarity of Heroes
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Displace
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Incubation // Incongruity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Plasm Capture
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Aetherspouts
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Animus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Unnatural Aggression
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fuel for the Cause
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Nature's Claim
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Harrow
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Entish Restoration
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Mana Drain
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Beast Within
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-37%synergy
Return to Nature
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Aetherize
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Resculpt
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Spell Swindle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Unsummon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Blessed Respite
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Swan Song
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Saw It Coming
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Natural Reclamation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Kamahl's Will
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Wave Goodbye
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Curse of the Swine
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Distant Melody
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Doppelgang
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Shattered Wings
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Aggressive Biomancy
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Explore
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
5%synergy
River's Rebuke
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Ravenform
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Ponder
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Chart a Course
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Overrun
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Awaken the Woods
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Flood of Tears
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Bygone Marvels
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Voidwalk
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cultivate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-34%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Preordain
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Gaea's Blessing
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Urban Evolution
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Aquitect's Will
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Open the Way
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Raise the Palisade
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lodestone Needle
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Chocobo Racetrack
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Exploration Broodship
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Seer's Sundial
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Explorer's Cache
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Bident of Thassa
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Panharmonicon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
The Great Henge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Shadowed Caravel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Crystal Ball
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Staff of Titania
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Retreat to Kazandu
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Hadana's Climb
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Hardened Scales
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Spelunking
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Roaring Earth
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Eusocial Engineering
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Kindred Discovery
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Zendikar's Roil
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Exploration
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Case of the Locked Hothouse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Ordeal of Thassa
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Season of Growth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Elven Chorus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Case of the Trampled Garden
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Seed the Land
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Myth Unbound
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Burgeoning
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Khalni Heart Expedition
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Druid Class
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Abundance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Virtue of Knowledge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Nissa, Steward of Elements
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Mosswort Bridge
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Chocobo Camp
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Rivendell
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Halimar Depths
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Karn's Bastion
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Hidden Nursery
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Three Tree City
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Pit of Offerings
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ghost Quarter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Oboro, Palace in the Clouds
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Hidden Cataract
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Volatile Fault
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Terrain Generator
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Thespian's Stage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Castle Vantress
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
-31%synergy
Commander's Sphere
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Signet
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-38%synergy
Simic Signet
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Flooded Grove
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Breeding Pool
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Temple of Mystery
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Blighted Woodland
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Prismatic Vista
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Misty Rainforest
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Fabled Passage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Willowrush Verge
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
8%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-17%synergy
Thornwood Falls
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Horizon of Progress
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-40%synergy
Tangled Islet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Captivating Cave
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Overflowing Basin
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Tropical Island
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Promising Vein
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Opal Palace
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Brokers Hideout
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Hedge Maze
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy