Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca (Commander)

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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Shared Roots
3.3%inclusion11 decks338 decks
1%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
1.7%inclusion6 decks356 decks
1%synergy
Origin of Metalbending
1.4%inclusion5 decks363 decks
0%synergy
Tale of Katara and Toph
0.9%inclusion3 decks318 decks
1%synergy
Waterbender Ascension
0.9%inclusion3 decks318 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Merrow Reejerey
91%inclusion4.57K decks5K decks
83%synergy
Deeproot Waters
90%inclusion4.49K decks5K decks
81%synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
91%inclusion4.53K decks5K decks
80%synergy
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
88%inclusion4.38K decks5K decks
78%synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
85%inclusion4.27K decks5K decks
77%synergy
Kopala, Warden of Waves
85%inclusion4.27K decks5K decks
76%synergy
Emperor Mihail II
85%inclusion4.23K decks5K decks
76%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
81%inclusion4.06K decks5K decks
74%synergy
Deeproot Elite
80%inclusion3.99K decks5K decks
72%synergy
Merrow Commerce
76%inclusion3.80K decks5K decks
72%synergy
Top Cards
Merfolk Sovereign
80%inclusion4.02K decks5K decks
72%synergy
Vodalian Hexcatcher
78%inclusion3.91K decks5K decks
71%synergy
Seafloor Oracle
78%inclusion3.89K decks5K decks
70%synergy
Merfolk Mistbinder
78%inclusion3.89K decks5K decks
71%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
73%inclusion3.68K decks5K decks
59%synergy
Kiora's Follower
71%inclusion3.54K decks5K decks
56%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
71%inclusion3.54K decks5K decks
58%synergy
Lord of Atlantis
70%inclusion3.48K decks5K decks
63%synergy
Hakbal of the Surging Soul
68%inclusion3.38K decks5K decks
63%synergy
Murkfiend Liege
65%inclusion3.26K decks5K decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Seedborn Muse
47%inclusion2.34K decks5K decks
31%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
36%inclusion1.78K decks5K decks
10%synergy
Rhystic Study
22%inclusion1.09K decks5K decks
0%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
19%inclusion944 decks5K decks
2%synergy
Worldly Tutor
15%inclusion731 decks5K decks
-1%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
14%inclusion697 decks5K decks
9%synergy
Force of Will
11%inclusion536 decks5K decks
1%synergy
Mystical Tutor
10%inclusion493 decks5K decks
0%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
7.3%inclusion366 decks5K decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Singer of Swift Rivers
62%inclusion3.12K decks5K decks
55%synergy
Forerunner of the Heralds
61%inclusion3.04K decks5K decks
57%synergy
Lullmage Mentor
59%inclusion2.96K decks5K decks
57%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
56%inclusion2.81K decks5K decks
49%synergy
Merrow Harbinger
44%inclusion2.19K decks5K decks
41%synergy
Mist Dancer
43%inclusion2.17K decks5K decks
36%synergy
Surgespanner
43%inclusion2.17K decks5K decks
40%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
43%inclusion2.17K decks5K decks
38%synergy
Fallowsage
43%inclusion2.17K decks5K decks
42%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
42%inclusion2.10K decks5K decks
11%synergy
Tishana, Voice of Thunder
42%inclusion2.09K decks5K decks
36%synergy
Benthic Biomancer
41%inclusion2.05K decks5K decks
35%synergy
Seahunter
40%inclusion1.98K decks5K decks
38%synergy
Realmwalker
38%inclusion1.93K decks5K decks
31%synergy
Merfolk Skydiver
37%inclusion1.85K decks5K decks
31%synergy
Silvergill Adept
36%inclusion1.80K decks5K decks
35%synergy
Zegana, Utopian Speaker
35%inclusion1.75K decks5K decks
27%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
35%inclusion1.37K decks3.95K decks
31%synergy
Tide Shaper
33%inclusion1.66K decks5K decks
31%synergy
Merfolk Trickster
31%inclusion1.57K decks5K decks
30%synergy
Deeproot Historian
30%inclusion1.52K decks5K decks
25%synergy
Metallic Mimic
29%inclusion1.47K decks5K decks
24%synergy
Mindspring Merfolk
28%inclusion723 decks2.63K decks
25%synergy
Mist-Cloaked Herald
26%inclusion1.31K decks5K decks
24%synergy
Wanderwine Prophets
26%inclusion1.29K decks5K decks
24%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
26%inclusion1.28K decks5K decks
24%synergy
Coralhelm Commander
25%inclusion1.24K decks5K decks
23%synergy
Cursecatcher
23%inclusion1.17K decks5K decks
23%synergy
Tempest Caller
22%inclusion1.12K decks5K decks
21%synergy
Harbinger of the Tides
22%inclusion1.11K decks5K decks
21%synergy
Prime Speaker Zegana
22%inclusion1.10K decks5K decks
12%synergy
Mistcaller
22%inclusion1.09K decks5K decks
21%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
22%inclusion1.09K decks5K decks
14%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
22%inclusion1.09K decks5K decks
14%synergy
Nicanzil, Current Conductor
21%inclusion1.04K decks5K decks
13%synergy
Summon: Leviathan
19%inclusion325 decks1.68K decks
12%synergy
Cenote Scout
19%inclusion942 decks5K decks
17%synergy
Jungleborn Pioneer
17%inclusion866 decks5K decks
17%synergy
Jadelight Ranger
17%inclusion861 decks5K decks
16%synergy
Tributary Instructor
17%inclusion838 decks5K decks
13%synergy
Empress Galina
17%inclusion827 decks5K decks
16%synergy
Jadelight Spelunker
16%inclusion800 decks5K decks
13%synergy
Deepchannel Mentor
16%inclusion796 decks5K decks
14%synergy
Cosi's Trickster
16%inclusion795 decks5K decks
15%synergy
River Sneak
15%inclusion773 decks5K decks
15%synergy
Deeproot Wayfinder
14%inclusion713 decks5K decks
13%synergy
Wake Thrasher
14%inclusion697 decks5K decks
13%synergy
True-Name Nemesis
14%inclusion685 decks5K decks
13%synergy
Swift Warden
13%inclusion671 decks5K decks
13%synergy
Floodpits Drowner
13%inclusion419 decks3.33K decks
12%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
60%inclusion3.03K decks5K decks
11%synergy
Beast Within
54%inclusion2.72K decks5K decks
4%synergy
Heroic Intervention
44%inclusion2.19K decks5K decks
14%synergy
Inspiring Call
41%inclusion2.07K decks5K decks
28%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
39%inclusion1.94K decks5K decks
12%synergy
Negate
37%inclusion1.84K decks5K decks
11%synergy
Growth Spiral
34%inclusion1.70K decks5K decks
-10%synergy
Ripples of Potential
32%inclusion1.59K decks5K decks
22%synergy
Pongify
26%inclusion1.30K decks5K decks
1%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
25%inclusion1.25K decks5K decks
21%synergy
Arcane Denial
22%inclusion1.08K decks5K decks
-1%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
20%inclusion1K decks5K decks
-3%synergy
Swan Song
19%inclusion964 decks5K decks
0%synergy
Aetherize
17%inclusion827 decks5K decks
5%synergy
Nature's Claim
16%inclusion797 decks5K decks
6%synergy
Mana Drain
15%inclusion744 decks5K decks
-1%synergy
Flare of Denial
15%inclusion598 decks4.07K decks
11%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion707 decks5K decks
0%synergy
Krosan Grip
12%inclusion614 decks5K decks
4%synergy
Return to Nature
12%inclusion601 decks5K decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion470 decks3.95K decks
0%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
11%inclusion552 decks5K decks
7%synergy
Force of Negation
9.5%inclusion475 decks5K decks
1%synergy
Chord of Calling
9.1%inclusion456 decks5K decks
1%synergy
Quandrix Command
8.4%inclusion419 decks5K decks
3%synergy
Filter Out
8.2%inclusion408 decks5K decks
6%synergy
Simic Charm
8.1%inclusion405 decks5K decks
0%synergy
Voidslime
7.6%inclusion378 decks5K decks
2%synergy
Brainstorm
7.3%inclusion367 decks5K decks
-7%synergy
Kindred Summons
7.2%inclusion358 decks5K decks
6%synergy
Mutational Advantage
6.9%inclusion304 decks4.44K decks
2%synergy
Vitalize
6.6%inclusion329 decks5K decks
6%synergy
Spell Pierce
6.3%inclusion316 decks5K decks
3%synergy
Resculpt
6.3%inclusion313 decks5K decks
0%synergy
Disallow
5.1%inclusion254 decks5K decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
42%inclusion2.12K decks5K decks
-5%synergy
Harvest Season
38%inclusion1.90K decks5K decks
36%synergy
Rampant Growth
36%inclusion1.79K decks5K decks
-5%synergy
Wave Goodbye
34%inclusion1.71K decks5K decks
23%synergy
Kodama's Reach
33%inclusion1.66K decks5K decks
-3%synergy
Raise the Palisade
28%inclusion1.42K decks5K decks
22%synergy
Nature's Lore
26%inclusion1.29K decks5K decks
-5%synergy
Aquitect's Will
23%inclusion1.15K decks5K decks
21%synergy
Distant Melody
22%inclusion1.12K decks5K decks
19%synergy
Farseek
21%inclusion1.06K decks5K decks
-3%synergy
Three Visits
20%inclusion985 decks5K decks
-3%synergy
River's Rebuke
13%inclusion626 decks5K decks
10%synergy
Explore
12%inclusion593 decks5K decks
-9%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion576 decks5K decks
2%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
11%inclusion536 decks5K decks
8%synergy
Curse of the Swine
9.3%inclusion465 decks5K decks
-2%synergy
Ravenform
7.4%inclusion372 decks5K decks
3%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
7.1%inclusion356 decks5K decks
-5%synergy
Finale of Devastation
7.1%inclusion355 decks5K decks
-5%synergy
Ponder
6.3%inclusion315 decks5K decks
-1%synergy
Neoform
6.0%inclusion298 decks5K decks
2%synergy
Rite of Replication
5.6%inclusion280 decks5K decks
-2%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
5.2%inclusion259 decks5K decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bident of Thassa
32%inclusion1.61K decks5K decks
25%synergy
Herald's Horn
30%inclusion1.50K decks5K decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion1.14K decks5K decks
-3%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
21%inclusion1.04K decks5K decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion818 decks5K decks
-5%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
14%inclusion719 decks5K decks
14%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
11%inclusion549 decks5K decks
5%synergy
Door of Destinies
10%inclusion500 decks5K decks
8%synergy
Isochron Scepter
9.2%inclusion459 decks5K decks
7%synergy
Coat of Arms
8.6%inclusion429 decks5K decks
7%synergy
Banner of Kinship
7.1%inclusion218 decks3.05K decks
5%synergy
The Great Henge
6.7%inclusion337 decks5K decks
-2%synergy
The Ozolith
5.9%inclusion293 decks5K decks
0%synergy
Icon of Ancestry
5.1%inclusion255 decks5K decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Quest for Renewal
50%inclusion2.49K decks5K decks
48%synergy
Kindred Discovery
47%inclusion2.33K decks5K decks
37%synergy
Intruder Alarm
45%inclusion2.24K decks5K decks
41%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
43%inclusion2.16K decks5K decks
35%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
34%inclusion1.73K decks5K decks
31%synergy
Hardened Scales
32%inclusion1.59K decks5K decks
17%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
31%inclusion1.54K decks5K decks
17%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
20%inclusion982 decks5K decks
14%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
17%inclusion436 decks2.60K decks
15%synergy
Branching Evolution
16%inclusion791 decks5K decks
5%synergy
Elven Chorus
14%inclusion699 decks5K decks
10%synergy
Mystic Remora
13%inclusion651 decks5K decks
-2%synergy
Hadana's Climb
12%inclusion621 decks5K decks
8%synergy
Guardian Project
11%inclusion526 decks5K decks
4%synergy
Aquatic Incursion
10%inclusion506 decks5K decks
10%synergy
Path of Discovery
9.4%inclusion471 decks5K decks
7%synergy
Spreading Seas
8.5%inclusion425 decks5K decks
8%synergy
Wild Growth
7.4%inclusion368 decks5K decks
-1%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
7.4%inclusion368 decks5K decks
2%synergy
Song of Freyalise
7.3%inclusion364 decks5K decks
7%synergy
Doubling Season
7.2%inclusion362 decks5K decks
-2%synergy
Wizard Class
6.7%inclusion334 decks5K decks
1%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
6.7%inclusion333 decks5K decks
4%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.4%inclusion322 decks5K decks
2%synergy
Opposition
6.1%inclusion305 decks5K decks
6%synergy
Sylvan Library
6.1%inclusion304 decks5K decks
-3%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
5.1%inclusion257 decks5K decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Master of the Depths
7.7%inclusion383 decks5K decks
5%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
6.7%inclusion334 decks5K decks
0%synergy
Kiora, the Crashing Wave
5.0%inclusion252 decks5K decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
59%inclusion2.96K decks5K decks
9%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
33%inclusion1.65K decks5K decks
15%synergy
Karn's Bastion
25%inclusion1.25K decks5K decks
14%synergy
Three Tree City
24%inclusion885 decks3.67K decks
19%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
21%inclusion1.03K decks5K decks
-2%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
19%inclusion959 decks5K decks
0%synergy
Rogue's Passage
18%inclusion918 decks5K decks
-3%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
16%inclusion817 decks5K decks
-6%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
16%inclusion781 decks5K decks
11%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
14%inclusion701 decks5K decks
1%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
13%inclusion659 decks5K decks
-4%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
12%inclusion616 decks5K decks
6%synergy
Mutavault
12%inclusion606 decks5K decks
11%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
11%inclusion532 decks5K decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion515 decks5K decks
-5%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.5%inclusion159 decks2.12K decks
-3%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
6.6%inclusion330 decks5K decks
1%synergy
Castle Vantress
6.2%inclusion311 decks5K decks
-1%synergy
Lumbering Falls
5.8%inclusion290 decks5K decks
-1%synergy
Halimar Depths
5.7%inclusion287 decks5K decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion4.16K decks5K decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
69%inclusion3.47K decks5K decks
6%synergy
Simic Signet
42%inclusion2.13K decks5K decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
29%inclusion1.46K decks5K decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion1.01K decks5K decks
0%synergy
Patchwork Banner
14%inclusion499 decks3.63K decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.9%inclusion445 decks5K decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.8%inclusion392 decks5K decks
-2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.7%inclusion283 decks5K decks
0%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion4.93K decks5K decks
3%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion4.91K decks5K decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion4.42K decks5K decks
3%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
72%inclusion3.60K decks5K decks
13%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
59%inclusion2.94K decks5K decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
59%inclusion2.94K decks5K decks
41%synergy
Breeding Pool
53%inclusion2.64K decks5K decks
7%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
49%inclusion2.44K decks5K decks
41%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
49%inclusion2.44K decks5K decks
5%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
47%inclusion2.34K decks5K decks
5%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
45%inclusion2.23K decks5K decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Mystery
44%inclusion2.19K decks5K decks
5%synergy
Flooded Grove
43%inclusion2.15K decks5K decks
2%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
42%inclusion2.11K decks5K decks
4%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
38%inclusion1.90K decks5K decks
31%synergy
Misty Rainforest
33%inclusion1.65K decks5K decks
2%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
30%inclusion1.48K decks5K decks
9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
29%inclusion1.47K decks5K decks
24%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
26%inclusion1.28K decks5K decks
5%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
21%inclusion1.03K decks5K decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion932 decks5K decks
-5%synergy
Willowrush Verge
18%inclusion486 decks2.63K decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion906 decks5K decks
-7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion810 decks5K decks
-6%synergy
Hedge Maze
16%inclusion736 decks4.69K decks
-4%synergy
Thornwood Falls
15%inclusion745 decks5K decks
-3%synergy
Tropical Island
13%inclusion661 decks5K decks
-1%synergy
Overflowing Basin
13%inclusion578 decks4.46K decks
-6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion470 decks3.95K decks
0%synergy
Tangled Islet
12%inclusion587 decks5K decks
-5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion576 decks5K decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion566 decks5K decks
-9%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion547 decks5K decks
-4%synergy
Flooded Strand
10%inclusion480 decks5K decks
-2%synergy
Simic Guildgate
9.1%inclusion454 decks5K decks
-1%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
8.5%inclusion424 decks5K decks
4%synergy
Polluted Delta
8.1%inclusion406 decks5K decks
-2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
8.1%inclusion404 decks5K decks
-2%synergy
Rimewood Falls
8.0%inclusion399 decks5K decks
-1%synergy
Windswept Heath
7.8%inclusion388 decks5K decks
-3%synergy
Woodland Stream
7.6%inclusion380 decks5K decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.9%inclusion344 decks5K decks
-1%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
6.7%inclusion336 decks5K decks
-3%synergy
Wooded Foothills
6.2%inclusion312 decks5K decks
-3%synergy