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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
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jadelight Spelunker
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
91%synergy
Hakbal of the Surging Soul
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
89%synergy
Over the Edge
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
89%synergy
Path of Discovery
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
88%synergy
Deepfathom Echo
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
87%synergy
Topography Tracker
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
83%synergy
Glowcap Lantern
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
83%synergy
Sentinel of the Nameless City
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
82%synergy
Jadelight Ranger
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
79%synergy
Cenote Scout
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
75%synergy
Top Cards
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
62%synergy
Enter the Unknown
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
73%synergy
Seeker of Sunlight
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
73%synergy
River Herald Scout
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
70%synergy
Twists and Turns
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
69%synergy
Merfolk Branchwalker
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
67%synergy
Subterranean Schooner
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
64%synergy
Evolution Sage
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
48%synergy
River Herald Guide
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
57%synergy
Wildgrowth Walker
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
53%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Rhystic Study
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Worldly Tutor
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Field of the Dead
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Crop Rotation
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
The One Ring
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Vault
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Rampaging Baloths
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Storm Fleet Negotiator
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
42%synergy
Scute Swarm
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Spyglass Siren
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Emperor Mihail II
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Waterwind Scout
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Avenger of Zendikar
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Tishana's Wayfinder
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Zegana, Utopian Speaker
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Ixalli's Diviner
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Merrow Reejerey
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Lotus Cobra
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Kopala, Warden of Waves
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Merfolk Sovereign
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Merfolk Cave-Diver
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Deeproot Historian
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Emperor's Vanguard
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Singer of Swift Rivers
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Tireless Tracker
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Seafloor Oracle
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Loot, Exuberant Explorer
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
16%synergy
Prime Speaker Zegana
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Roaming Throne
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Vodalian Hexcatcher
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Tishana, Voice of Thunder
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Forerunner of the Heralds
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Horizon Explorer
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Rikku, Resourceful Guardian
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Tributary Instructor
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Kiora's Follower
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Eternal Witness
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Siren Lookout
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Mist Dancer
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Oracle of Mul Daya
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Nissa, Resurgent Animist
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Birds of Paradise
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-15%synergy
Roil Cartographer
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Grappling Kraken
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Inspiring Call
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Beast Within
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Brackish Blunder
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Growth Spiral
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Ripples of Potential
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Counterspell
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
-18%synergy
Heroic Intervention
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Negate
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Brainstorm
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Reality Shift
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Entish Restoration
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Pongify
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Ruinous Intrusion
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Nature's Claim
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Mana Drain
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Swan Song
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Quandrix Command
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Simic Charm
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Mutational Advantage
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Decisive Denial
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Krosan Grip
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Harrow
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Aetherize
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Resculpt
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Filter Out
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Joint Exploration
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Signature Slam
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Collective Resistance
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Auroral Procession
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Defend the Rider
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Veil of Summer
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Unsummon
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Force of Will
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Naturalize
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Narset's Reversal
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Realms Uncharted
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Wave Goodbye
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Cultivate
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-24%synergy
Explore
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Aggressive Biomancy
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
River's Rebuke
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Raise the Palisade
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Doppelgang
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Curse of the Swine
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Kodama's Reach
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-26%synergy
Bygone Marvels
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Lore
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-21%synergy
Rampant Growth
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-31%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Distant Melody
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Ravenform
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Shattered Wings
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Chart a Course
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Three Visits
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-17%synergy
Overrun
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Flood of Tears
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Neoform
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Life from the Loam
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Seasons Past
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Creeping Renaissance
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Sylvan Scrying
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lodestone Needle
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Chocobo Racetrack
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Bident of Thassa
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Exploration Broodship
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Shadowed Caravel
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Panharmonicon
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Explorer's Cache
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
The Earth Crystal
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
The Ozolith
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Seer's Sundial
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Hardened Scales
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Spelunking
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Deeproot Waters
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Retreat to Kazandu
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Kindred Discovery
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Zendikar's Roil
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Exploration
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Hadana's Climb
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Virtue of Knowledge
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Case of the Locked Hothouse
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Branching Evolution
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Roaring Earth
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Remora
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Merrow Commerce
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Eusocial Engineering
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Glacierwood Siege
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Elven Chorus
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Burgeoning
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nissa, Steward of Elements
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Karn's Bastion
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Reliquary Tower
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of the False God
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Rogue's Passage
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Hidden Nursery
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Halimar Depths
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Rivendell
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Hidden Cataract
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Chocobo Camp
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Vesuva
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Oboro, Palace in the Clouds
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Thespian's Stage
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Restless Vinestalk
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Castle Vantress
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Shifting Woodland
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Arid Archway
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Pit of Offerings
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Ghost Quarter
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Maze's End
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Basilisk Gate
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Thran Portal
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Baldur's Gate
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Dryad Arbor
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Guildless Commons
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
-13%synergy
Arcane Signet
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Simic Signet
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-16%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Flooded Grove
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Mystery
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Breeding Pool
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Hedge Maze
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Thornwood Falls
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Overflowing Basin
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Willowrush Verge
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Tropical Island
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Tangled Islet
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Blighted Woodland
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Captivating Cave
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Brokers Hideout
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Simic Guildgate
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Planar Nexus
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Windswept Heath
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Sunken Citadel
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Polluted Delta
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Cave
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Gond Gate
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Wooded Foothills
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Gateway Plaza
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Mana Confluence
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Manor Gate
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy