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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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Namor the Sub-Mariner
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Attuma, Atlantean Warlord
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Emperor Mihail II
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
99%synergy
Kopala, Warden of Waves
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
99%synergy
Merfolk Sovereign
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
87%synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
87%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
80%synergy
Merfolk Trickster
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
76%synergy
Vodalian Hexcatcher
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
76%synergy
Merrow Reejerey
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
76%synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
74%synergy
Bident of Thassa
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Negate
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
65%synergy
Mist Dancer
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
66%synergy
Aetherize
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Harbinger of the Tides
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
65%synergy
Lord of Atlantis
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
65%synergy
Seafloor Oracle
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
65%synergy
Distant Melody
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Narset, Parter of Veils
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Wake Thrasher
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Merfolk Looter
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Merrow Harbinger
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Triton Shorestalker
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Silvergill Adept
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Shipwreck Dowser
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Tide Shaper
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Kiora, the Rising Tide
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Deepchannel Mentor
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Tempest Caller
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
True-Name Nemesis
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Gray Harbor Merfolk
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Coralhelm Commander
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Wonder
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Lullmage Mentor
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
River Sneak
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Salvager of Secrets
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Caller of Gales
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Cursecatcher
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Master of Waves
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Cosi's Trickster
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Floodpits Drowner
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Tazeem Roilmage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Streambed Aquitects
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Mistcaller
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Brineborn Cutthroat
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Library Larcenist
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Sage of Fables
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Sahagin
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Summon: Leviathan
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Mindspring Merfolk
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Merfolk Thaumaturgist
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Stormtide Leviathan
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Vodalian Arcanist
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Rootwater Matriarch
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Fog Bank
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Rishadan Dockhand
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Surgespanner
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Scourge of Fleets
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Scroll Thief
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Forensic Researcher
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Grand Architect
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Raving Visionary
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Ruin Crab
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Coralhelm Guide
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Cleric of Chill Depths
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Frantic Search
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Dispel
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Mana Leak
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
38%synergy
High Tide
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Defabricate
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Dissipate
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Unsummon
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Filter Out
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Annul
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Dive Down
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Reality Shift
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Scatter Ray
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Transcendent Message
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Familiar's Ruse
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Opt
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Cancel
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Shore Up
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Spell Pierce
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Stubborn Denial
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Saw It Coming
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Thassa's Rebuff
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-23%synergy
Spell Snuff
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Countermand
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Flare of Denial
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Anticognition
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Blue Elemental Blast
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Resculpt
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-7%synergy
Archmage's Charm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Condescend
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Anticipate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Didn't Say Please
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Memory Lapse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Otherworldly Gaze
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Into the Roil
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Neutralize
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Unsubstantiate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Hinder
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mind Bend
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Abjure
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Unwind
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Impulse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Artistic Refusal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Lose Focus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Run Away Together
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Dissolve
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Access Denied
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-30%synergy
Sorceries
Step Through
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Impede Momentum
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Consuming Tide
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Curse of the Swine
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Flow of Ideas
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Chart a Course
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Crashing Tide
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Divination
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Silver Scrutiny
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Wash Out
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Cone of Cold
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Commit // Memory
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Preordain
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-13%synergy
Ravenform
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Rite of Replication
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Sleep of the Dead
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Aether Gale
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Aquitect's Will
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Raise the Palisade
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Inaction Injunction
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Solve the Equation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Entrancing Melody
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Cosmic Epiphany
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Herald's Horn
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Winter Moon
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Icon of Ancestry
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Quicksilver Fountain
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Kefnet's Monument
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Cryogen Relic
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Banner of Kinship
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Staff of the Mind Magus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Vexing Bauble
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Heirloom Blade
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Relic Amulet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Ghirapur Orrery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Endless Atlas
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Disruptor Flute
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Vedalken Shackles
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Stoneforge Masterwork
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Diviner's Wand
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mindlink Mech
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Oblivion Stone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Door of Destinies
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Plate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Pariah's Shield
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Aether Vial
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Deeproot Waters
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Merrow Commerce
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Kindred Discovery
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Military Intelligence
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Combat Research
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Wizard Class
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Propaganda
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Back to Basics
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Frogify
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Witness Protection
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Spreading Seas
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
In Too Deep
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Omniscience
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Phantasmal Terrain
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Vow of Flight
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Tutelage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Lingering Mirage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Intruder Alarm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Convincing Mirage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Stasis
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Eaten by Piranhas
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Confiscate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Aquatic Incursion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Diplomatic Immunity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Cloak of Mists
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Aqueous Form
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Ominous Seas
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Ichthyomorphosis
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Gossip's Talent
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Arcane Strategist
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-17%synergy
Halimar Depths
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Castle Vantress
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Mage-Ring Network
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Coral Atoll
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Mutavault
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Blasted Landscape
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Svyelunite Temple
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Soaring Seacliff
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Terrain Generator
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Field of Ruin
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Field
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-7%synergy
Sky Diamond
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Arcane Signet
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-32%synergy
White Lotus Tile
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Midnight Clock
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-14%synergy
Heraldic Banner
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Patchwork Banner
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Caged Sun
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Springleaf Drum
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Nyx Lotus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Ash Barrens
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
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