Svyelun of Sea and Sky (Commander) - Expensive Core Merfolk

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Jul 2, 2025
How To Play Blue Differently in EDH
Blue is known for control in Magic, but that's far from the only thing it does. Let's look at ways you can play blue "off-color" in Commander.
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Deeproot Waters
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
95%synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
95%synergy
Emperor Mihail II
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
93%synergy
Kopala, Warden of Waves
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
92%synergy
Vodalian Hexcatcher
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
92%synergy
Merrow Reejerey
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
92%synergy
Merfolk Sovereign
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
92%synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
89%synergy
Seafloor Oracle
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
89%synergy
Lord of Atlantis
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
86%synergy
Top Cards
Deeproot Pilgrimage
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
80%synergy
Merrow Commerce
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
76%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
73%synergy
Harbinger of the Tides
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
73%synergy
Kindred Discovery
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
67%synergy
Counterspell
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Tide Shaper
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
70%synergy
Lullmage Mentor
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
69%synergy
Raise the Palisade
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
68%synergy
Merrow Harbinger
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
67%synergy
Creatures
Merfolk Trickster
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
66%synergy
Master of Waves
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
57%synergy
Mist Dancer
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
58%synergy
Deepchannel Mentor
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
57%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
51%synergy
Wanderwine Prophets
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
54%synergy
Seahunter
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
54%synergy
Coralhelm Commander
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
54%synergy
True-Name Nemesis
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
54%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
53%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
53%inclusion9 decks17 decks
43%synergy
Tempest Caller
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
51%synergy
Cursecatcher
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
50%synergy
Silvergill Adept
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
48%synergy
Triton Shorestalker
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Wake Thrasher
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Rishadan Dockhand
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Titan of Littjara
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Streambed Aquitects
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Empress Galina
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Mist-Cloaked Herald
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Cosi's Trickster
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Mistcaller
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Sea Scryer
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
25%synergy
Surgespanner
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Tidal Warrior
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
River Sneak
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Merfolk Looter
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Stormtide Leviathan
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Roaming Throne
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Tideshaper Mystic
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Gray Harbor Merfolk
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Shipwreck Dowser
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Fallowsage
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Metallic Mimic
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Mistway Spy
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Forensic Researcher
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Tidal Courier
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Tidebinder Mage
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Sigil Tracer
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
The Flood of Mars
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Vodalian Mage
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Reef Shaman
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Pongify
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
14%synergy
High Tide
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Negate
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Cryptic Command
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Sink into Stupor
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
15%synergy
Resculpt
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Aetherize
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
6%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Filter Out
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Thassa's Rebuff
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Archmage's Charm
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Reality Shift
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Brainstorm
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-16%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Snap
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Denial
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Polymorphist's Jest
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Disallow
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Abjure
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Confluence
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Narset's Reversal
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Swan Song
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Mana Drain
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-14%synergy
Cyber Conversion
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Spell Pierce
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Rewind
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Opt
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-15%synergy
Sorceries
Distant Melody
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
56%synergy
Aquitect's Will
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
49%synergy
Spectral Deluge
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Inundate
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Wash Out
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Curse of the Swine
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Flow of Ideas
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Ravenform
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Ponder
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-14%synergy
Solve the Equation
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Consuming Tide
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Rite of Replication
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Preordain
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-16%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bident of Thassa
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
56%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
57%synergy
Kefnet's Monument
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
48%synergy
Herald's Horn
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Quicksilver Fountain
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Door of Destinies
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Commander's Plate
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Sword of the Animist
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Coat of Arms
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
The Indomitable
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Stoneforge Masterwork
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Aether Vial
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Skullclamp
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Reflections of Littjara
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
54%synergy
Spreading Seas
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
47%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Wizard Class
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Aquatic Incursion
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Military Intelligence
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Sea's Claim
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Coastal Piracy
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Remora
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-15%synergy
Lingering Mirage
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Back to Basics
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
55%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Three Tree City
60%inclusion9 decks15 decks
57%synergy
Reliquary Tower
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Castle Vantress
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Mutavault
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Rivendell
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Rogue's Passage
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Halimar Depths
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
11%synergy
War Room
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Wasteland
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Coral Atoll
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Sol Ring
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
-21%synergy
Patchwork Banner
60%inclusion9 decks15 decks
57%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
43%synergy
Thought Vessel
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Heraldic Banner
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Nyx Lotus
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Sky Diamond
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Mind Stone
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-22%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Midnight Clock
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Lands
Path of Ancestry
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Cavern of Souls
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Myriad Landscape
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Demolition Field
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Polluted Delta
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy