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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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Jadelight Spelunker
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
94%synergy
Hakbal of the Surging Soul
93%inclusion28 decks30 decks
89%synergy
Over the Edge
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
88%synergy
Deepfathom Echo
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
87%synergy
Sentinel of the Nameless City
87%inclusion26 decks30 decks
85%synergy
Path of Discovery
87%inclusion26 decks30 decks
85%synergy
Glowcap Lantern
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
83%synergy
Topography Tracker
87%inclusion26 decks30 decks
80%synergy
Jadelight Ranger
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
78%synergy
Cenote Scout
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
78%synergy
Top Cards
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
59%synergy
Seeker of Sunlight
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
76%synergy
River Herald Scout
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
72%synergy
Enter the Unknown
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
72%synergy
Twists and Turns
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
71%synergy
Merfolk Branchwalker
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
66%synergy
Subterranean Schooner
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
63%synergy
Evolution Sage
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
50%synergy
River Herald Guide
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
59%synergy
Wildgrowth Walker
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Rhystic Study
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Worldly Tutor
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Field of the Dead
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Crop Rotation
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
The One Ring
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Vault
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Herald of Secret Streams
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
32%synergy
Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
40%synergy
Rampaging Baloths
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Storm Fleet Negotiator
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
40%synergy
Emperor Mihail II
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
31%synergy
Scute Swarm
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Waterwind Scout
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
39%synergy
Spyglass Siren
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
36%synergy
Merrow Reejerey
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Tishana's Wayfinder
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
36%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Avenger of Zendikar
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Zegana, Utopian Speaker
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Merfolk Sovereign
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Ixalli's Diviner
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
30%synergy
Lotus Cobra
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Kopala, Warden of Waves
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Merfolk Cave-Diver
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Singer of Swift Rivers
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Prime Speaker Zegana
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Roaming Throne
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Tishana, Voice of Thunder
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Deeproot Historian
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Emperor's Vanguard
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Forerunner of the Heralds
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Tireless Tracker
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Seafloor Oracle
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Vodalian Hexcatcher
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Siren Lookout
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Loot, Exuberant Explorer
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Rikku, Resourceful Guardian
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Tributary Instructor
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Kiora's Follower
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Eternal Witness
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Mist Dancer
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Roil Cartographer
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Grappling Kraken
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
9%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Deeproot Elite
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Scythecat Cub
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Birds of Paradise
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-14%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Beast Within
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Inspiring Call
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Brackish Blunder
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
40%synergy
Growth Spiral
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
-11%synergy
Ripples of Potential
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Counterspell
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
-20%synergy
Heroic Intervention
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Brainstorm
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-10%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-9%synergy
Reality Shift
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Entish Restoration
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Pongify
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-11%synergy
Ruinous Intrusion
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Nature's Claim
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Mana Drain
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Swan Song
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Quandrix Command
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-9%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Simic Charm
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Mutational Advantage
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Decisive Denial
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Krosan Grip
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Harrow
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Aetherize
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Resculpt
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Filter Out
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Joint Exploration
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Signature Slam
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Collective Resistance
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Defend the Rider
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Veil of Summer
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Unsummon
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Force of Will
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Naturalize
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-11%synergy
Narset's Reversal
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Realms Uncharted
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Out of Air
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Get Out
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Wave Goodbye
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
36%synergy
Explore
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Aggressive Biomancy
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Cultivate
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-27%synergy
Raise the Palisade
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Curse of the Swine
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
2%synergy
River's Rebuke
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Doppelgang
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Shattered Wings
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Bygone Marvels
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Lore
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-20%synergy
Rampant Growth
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-31%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Distant Melody
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Ravenform
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Chart a Course
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Kodama's Reach
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-30%synergy
Three Visits
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-16%synergy
Overrun
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Flood of Tears
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Neoform
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Sylvan Awakening
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Life from the Loam
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Seasons Past
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Creeping Renaissance
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Regrowth
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Sylvan Scrying
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lodestone Needle
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
43%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Bident of Thassa
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Chocobo Racetrack
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Panharmonicon
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Shadowed Caravel
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-8%synergy
Exploration Broodship
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Explorer's Cache
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
The Earth Crystal
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
The Ozolith
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Spelunking
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
44%synergy
Hardened Scales
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Deeproot Waters
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
31%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Retreat to Kazandu
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Kindred Discovery
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Hadana's Climb
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Zendikar's Roil
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Virtue of Knowledge
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Exploration
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Branching Evolution
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Roaring Earth
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Remora
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Merrow Commerce
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Case of the Locked Hothouse
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Glacierwood Siege
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Elven Chorus
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Leyline of Transformation
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nissa, Steward of Elements
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Nissa, Vital Force
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Nissa, Who Shakes the World
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Karn's Bastion
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Reliquary Tower
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of the False God
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Rogue's Passage
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Halimar Depths
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Hidden Nursery
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Rivendell
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Hidden Cataract
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Vesuva
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Pit of Offerings
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Restless Vinestalk
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Oboro, Palace in the Clouds
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Thespian's Stage
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Castle Vantress
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Shifting Woodland
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Arid Archway
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Ghost Quarter
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Echoing Deeps
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Maze's End
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Basilisk Gate
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Thran Portal
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Baldur's Gate
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Dryad Arbor
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-12%synergy
Guildless Commons
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
-11%synergy
Arcane Signet
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
-10%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Simic Signet
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-15%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion30 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion30 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Path of Ancestry
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
39%synergy
Flooded Grove
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Mystery
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Breeding Pool
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
-9%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Misty Rainforest
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Hedge Maze
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Willowrush Verge
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Overflowing Basin
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Tropical Island
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Thornwood Falls
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Captivating Cave
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Cavern of Souls
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Planar Nexus
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Tangled Islet
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Brokers Hideout
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Blighted Woodland
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Windswept Heath
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Simic Guildgate
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Polluted Delta
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Cave
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Gond Gate
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Sunken Citadel
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Wooded Foothills
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Promising Vein
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Gateway Plaza
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Mana Confluence
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy