Nicanzil, Current Conductor (Commander)

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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Growth Curve
4.0%inclusion2 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Orysa, Tide Choreographer
3.3%inclusion2 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
3.2%inclusion2 decks63 decks
-11%synergy
Attuma, Atlantean Warlord
3.1%inclusion9 decks289 decks
3%synergy
Hydro-Channeler
2.6%inclusion1 decks38 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jadelight Spelunker
90%inclusion1.10K decks1.22K decks
88%synergy
Over the Edge
88%inclusion1.07K decks1.22K decks
87%synergy
Cenote Scout
88%inclusion1.07K decks1.22K decks
86%synergy
Glowcap Lantern
83%inclusion1.01K decks1.22K decks
82%synergy
Deepfathom Echo
85%inclusion1.04K decks1.22K decks
82%synergy
Path of Discovery
83%inclusion1.01K decks1.22K decks
81%synergy
Jadelight Ranger
82%inclusion1K decks1.22K decks
81%synergy
River Herald Scout
81%inclusion990 decks1.22K decks
80%synergy
Hakbal of the Surging Soul
82%inclusion1K decks1.22K decks
78%synergy
Seeker of Sunlight
79%inclusion960 decks1.22K decks
78%synergy
Top Cards
Twists and Turns
80%inclusion972 decks1.22K decks
78%synergy
Topography Tracker
79%inclusion965 decks1.22K decks
73%synergy
Sentinel of the Nameless City
77%inclusion942 decks1.22K decks
76%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
74%inclusion903 decks1.22K decks
44%synergy
River Herald Guide
73%inclusion891 decks1.22K decks
72%synergy
Enter the Unknown
72%inclusion876 decks1.22K decks
71%synergy
Merfolk Branchwalker
71%inclusion860 decks1.22K decks
70%synergy
Wildgrowth Walker
60%inclusion733 decks1.22K decks
58%synergy
Waterwind Scout
58%inclusion705 decks1.22K decks
57%synergy
Subterranean Schooner
57%inclusion699 decks1.22K decks
57%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
10%inclusion116 decks1.22K decks
-14%synergy
Rhystic Study
7.6%inclusion92 decks1.22K decks
-13%synergy
Worldly Tutor
5.3%inclusion64 decks1.22K decks
-9%synergy
Creatures
Tishana's Wayfinder
55%inclusion672 decks1.22K decks
55%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
55%inclusion668 decks1.22K decks
41%synergy
Merfolk Cave-Diver
49%inclusion602 decks1.22K decks
46%synergy
Emperor Mihail II
47%inclusion568 decks1.22K decks
38%synergy
Spyglass Siren
46%inclusion559 decks1.22K decks
45%synergy
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
44%inclusion539 decks1.22K decks
36%synergy
Evolution Sage
42%inclusion510 decks1.22K decks
32%synergy
Kopala, Warden of Waves
41%inclusion500 decks1.22K decks
33%synergy
Zegana, Utopian Speaker
40%inclusion486 decks1.22K decks
33%synergy
Ixalli's Diviner
40%inclusion485 decks1.22K decks
40%synergy
Storm Fleet Negotiator
39%inclusion478 decks1.22K decks
39%synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
39%inclusion475 decks1.22K decks
29%synergy
Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca
38%inclusion464 decks1.22K decks
32%synergy
Merfolk Sovereign
37%inclusion445 decks1.22K decks
28%synergy
Forerunner of the Heralds
36%inclusion436 decks1.22K decks
32%synergy
Merrow Reejerey
35%inclusion431 decks1.22K decks
27%synergy
Deeproot Elite
35%inclusion425 decks1.22K decks
28%synergy
Seafloor Oracle
33%inclusion408 decks1.22K decks
26%synergy
Siren Lookout
32%inclusion384 decks1.22K decks
31%synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
31%inclusion380 decks1.22K decks
23%synergy
Deeproot Historian
31%inclusion379 decks1.22K decks
26%synergy
Merfolk Mistbinder
28%inclusion340 decks1.22K decks
21%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
28%inclusion337 decks1.22K decks
16%synergy
Singer of Swift Rivers
27%inclusion330 decks1.22K decks
20%synergy
Pathfinding Axejaw
26%inclusion314 decks1.22K decks
26%synergy
Emperor's Vanguard
25%inclusion309 decks1.22K decks
25%synergy
Prime Speaker Zegana
25%inclusion306 decks1.22K decks
15%synergy
Tishana, Voice of Thunder
21%inclusion258 decks1.22K decks
16%synergy
Mist Dancer
21%inclusion258 decks1.22K decks
15%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
20%inclusion248 decks1.22K decks
12%synergy
Vodalian Hexcatcher
20%inclusion248 decks1.22K decks
14%synergy
Tributary Instructor
20%inclusion240 decks1.22K decks
16%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
19%inclusion231 decks1.22K decks
5%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
17%inclusion202 decks1.22K decks
11%synergy
Cartographer's Companion
16%inclusion195 decks1.22K decks
16%synergy
Rampaging Baloths
16%inclusion189 decks1.22K decks
-1%synergy
Roaming Throne
15%inclusion188 decks1.22K decks
8%synergy
Merfolk Skydiver
15%inclusion187 decks1.22K decks
10%synergy
Summon: Leviathan
15%inclusion104 decks679 decks
8%synergy
Scute Swarm
15%inclusion180 decks1.22K decks
-4%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
14%inclusion170 decks1.22K decks
6%synergy
Kiora's Follower
12%inclusion149 decks1.22K decks
-2%synergy
Mindspring Merfolk
12%inclusion100 decks866 decks
10%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
11%inclusion135 decks1.22K decks
4%synergy
Lotus Cobra
11%inclusion131 decks1.22K decks
-2%synergy
Lord of Atlantis
10%inclusion125 decks1.22K decks
4%synergy
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
10%inclusion125 decks1.22K decks
-8%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
10%inclusion119 decks1.19K decks
6%synergy
Benthic Biomancer
10%inclusion119 decks1.22K decks
4%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
8.8%inclusion107 decks1.22K decks
4%synergy
Instants
Brackish Blunder
53%inclusion643 decks1.22K decks
52%synergy
Inspiring Call
52%inclusion633 decks1.22K decks
39%synergy
Growth Spiral
44%inclusion539 decks1.22K decks
-1%synergy
Counterspell
43%inclusion520 decks1.22K decks
-7%synergy
Beast Within
40%inclusion486 decks1.22K decks
-9%synergy
Negate
36%inclusion439 decks1.22K decks
11%synergy
Ripples of Potential
32%inclusion384 decks1.22K decks
22%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
23%inclusion286 decks1.22K decks
-3%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
21%inclusion256 decks1.22K decks
15%synergy
Heroic Intervention
19%inclusion233 decks1.22K decks
-11%synergy
Aetherize
18%inclusion222 decks1.22K decks
6%synergy
Quandrix Command
15%inclusion178 decks1.22K decks
9%synergy
Pongify
14%inclusion171 decks1.22K decks
-11%synergy
Brainstorm
13%inclusion161 decks1.22K decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion146 decks1.22K decks
-10%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion136 decks1.22K decks
-3%synergy
Mutational Advantage
10%inclusion127 decks1.22K decks
5%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
10%inclusion118 decks1.22K decks
-13%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
8.7%inclusion20 decks231 decks
6%synergy
Planar Genesis
8.6%inclusion102 decks1.19K decks
-2%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
8.5%inclusion103 decks1.22K decks
3%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
8.1%inclusion99 decks1.22K decks
-2%synergy
Nature's Claim
8.1%inclusion99 decks1.22K decks
-1%synergy
Return to Nature
7.6%inclusion92 decks1.22K decks
2%synergy
Auroral Procession
7.3%inclusion56 decks768 decks
4%synergy
Decisive Denial
7.1%inclusion86 decks1.22K decks
1%synergy
Eureka Moment
6.7%inclusion81 decks1.22K decks
-5%synergy
Out of Air
6.5%inclusion79 decks1.22K decks
6%synergy
River Heralds' Boon
6.3%inclusion77 decks1.22K decks
6%synergy
Simic Charm
6.2%inclusion76 decks1.22K decks
-1%synergy
Filter Out
6.1%inclusion74 decks1.22K decks
4%synergy
Mana Drain
5.3%inclusion65 decks1.22K decks
-10%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
5.3%inclusion65 decks1.22K decks
-1%synergy
Opt
5.3%inclusion65 decks1.22K decks
-2%synergy
Swan Song
5.2%inclusion63 decks1.22K decks
-13%synergy
Sorceries
Wave Goodbye
36%inclusion438 decks1.22K decks
25%synergy
Explore
34%inclusion410 decks1.22K decks
13%synergy
Cultivate
33%inclusion405 decks1.22K decks
-13%synergy
Rampant Growth
23%inclusion285 decks1.22K decks
-17%synergy
Kodama's Reach
23%inclusion277 decks1.22K decks
-13%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
13%inclusion151 decks1.19K decks
11%synergy
Nature's Lore
12%inclusion145 decks1.22K decks
-20%synergy
Distant Melody
11%inclusion137 decks1.22K decks
8%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
11%inclusion128 decks1.22K decks
8%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
10%inclusion120 decks1.22K decks
-2%synergy
Aggressive Biomancy
10%inclusion116 decks1.18K decks
5%synergy
Chart a Course
9.0%inclusion110 decks1.22K decks
7%synergy
Bygone Marvels
8.8%inclusion107 decks1.22K decks
7%synergy
Farseek
8.8%inclusion107 decks1.22K decks
-17%synergy
Doppelgang
8.1%inclusion99 decks1.22K decks
1%synergy
Three Visits
8.0%inclusion97 decks1.22K decks
-16%synergy
Raise the Palisade
7.2%inclusion88 decks1.22K decks
1%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.1%inclusion86 decks1.22K decks
-3%synergy
Curse of the Swine
7.0%inclusion85 decks1.22K decks
-4%synergy
Urban Evolution
7.0%inclusion85 decks1.22K decks
-3%synergy
Ponder
6.7%inclusion82 decks1.22K decks
0%synergy
River's Rebuke
6.2%inclusion76 decks1.22K decks
4%synergy
Glimpse the Core
6.2%inclusion75 decks1.22K decks
5%synergy
Crashing Tide
5.3%inclusion64 decks1.22K decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lodestone Needle
45%inclusion551 decks1.22K decks
45%synergy
Shadowed Caravel
27%inclusion333 decks1.22K decks
27%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
21%inclusion260 decks1.22K decks
21%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion255 decks1.22K decks
-4%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
17%inclusion208 decks1.22K decks
10%synergy
Bident of Thassa
15%inclusion186 decks1.22K decks
8%synergy
Explorer's Cache
14%inclusion165 decks1.22K decks
13%synergy
The Ozolith
11%inclusion130 decks1.22K decks
4%synergy
Panharmonicon
10%inclusion121 decks1.22K decks
5%synergy
Herald's Horn
10%inclusion119 decks1.22K decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.9%inclusion108 decks1.22K decks
-11%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
5.7%inclusion70 decks1.22K decks
4%synergy
The Earth Crystal
5.1%inclusion34 decks661 decks
0%synergy
The Great Henge
5.0%inclusion61 decks1.22K decks
-4%synergy
Enchantments
Hardened Scales
55%inclusion668 decks1.22K decks
39%synergy
Deeproot Waters
43%inclusion527 decks1.22K decks
35%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
42%inclusion516 decks1.22K decks
35%synergy
Spelunking
37%inclusion456 decks1.22K decks
32%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
35%inclusion427 decks1.22K decks
22%synergy
Branching Evolution
31%inclusion373 decks1.22K decks
19%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
20%inclusion248 decks1.22K decks
15%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
20%inclusion241 decks1.22K decks
12%synergy
Kindred Discovery
18%inclusion223 decks1.22K decks
9%synergy
Hadana's Climb
14%inclusion167 decks1.22K decks
10%synergy
Merrow Commerce
13%inclusion159 decks1.22K decks
9%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
13%inclusion155 decks1.22K decks
4%synergy
Retreat to Kazandu
12%inclusion152 decks1.22K decks
9%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
10%inclusion127 decks1.22K decks
5%synergy
Eaten by Piranhas
8.8%inclusion107 decks1.22K decks
7%synergy
Roaring Earth
8.5%inclusion103 decks1.22K decks
7%synergy
Exploration
7.3%inclusion89 decks1.22K decks
-6%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
6.9%inclusion40 decks576 decks
1%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
6.4%inclusion72 decks1.13K decks
1%synergy
Stocking the Pantry
5.9%inclusion66 decks1.12K decks
5%synergy
Doubling Season
5.4%inclusion66 decks1.22K decks
-5%synergy
Zendikar's Roil
5.3%inclusion65 decks1.22K decks
2%synergy
Virtue of Knowledge
5.3%inclusion65 decks1.22K decks
3%synergy
Guardian Project
5.3%inclusion64 decks1.22K decks
-2%synergy
Aquatic Incursion
5.1%inclusion62 decks1.22K decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
43%inclusion519 decks1.22K decks
-7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
31%inclusion375 decks1.22K decks
9%synergy
Karn's Bastion
26%inclusion318 decks1.22K decks
15%synergy
Hidden Nursery
19%inclusion236 decks1.22K decks
17%synergy
Hidden Cataract
18%inclusion222 decks1.22K decks
16%synergy
Temple of the False God
18%inclusion221 decks1.22K decks
2%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
18%inclusion214 decks1.22K decks
0%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
14%inclusion167 decks1.22K decks
-4%synergy
Halimar Depths
10%inclusion122 decks1.22K decks
7%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
10%inclusion118 decks1.22K decks
-12%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
8.9%inclusion108 decks1.22K decks
5%synergy
Restless Vinestalk
8.2%inclusion100 decks1.22K decks
3%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
7.8%inclusion95 decks1.22K decks
3%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
7.6%inclusion92 decks1.22K decks
-11%synergy
Three Tree City
7.4%inclusion84 decks1.13K decks
3%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
7.3%inclusion89 decks1.22K decks
-14%synergy
Pit of Offerings
7.1%inclusion87 decks1.22K decks
7%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
6.8%inclusion83 decks1.22K decks
-5%synergy
Rivendell
6.2%inclusion75 decks1.22K decks
1%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
5.8%inclusion71 decks1.22K decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
56%inclusion684 decks1.22K decks
-24%synergy
Arcane Signet
49%inclusion594 decks1.22K decks
-14%synergy
Simic Signet
24%inclusion292 decks1.22K decks
-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion180 decks1.22K decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
12%inclusion142 decks1.22K decks
-10%synergy
Patchwork Banner
7.7%inclusion87 decks1.13K decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.6%inclusion93 decks1.22K decks
0%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.2%inclusion63 decks1.22K decks
1%synergy
Lands
Forest
98%inclusion1.20K decks1.22K decks
3%synergy
Island
98%inclusion1.20K decks1.22K decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
75%inclusion913 decks1.22K decks
-10%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
61%inclusion740 decks1.22K decks
0%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
54%inclusion656 decks1.22K decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
49%inclusion595 decks1.22K decks
32%synergy
Temple of Mystery
48%inclusion584 decks1.22K decks
10%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
45%inclusion552 decks1.22K decks
6%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
44%inclusion538 decks1.22K decks
0%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
39%inclusion470 decks1.22K decks
-14%synergy
Flooded Grove
35%inclusion432 decks1.22K decks
-7%synergy
Breeding Pool
29%inclusion353 decks1.22K decks
-18%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
28%inclusion343 decks1.22K decks
-15%synergy
Evolving Wilds
26%inclusion316 decks1.22K decks
1%synergy
Thornwood Falls
21%inclusion254 decks1.22K decks
4%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
21%inclusion252 decks1.22K decks
14%synergy
Overflowing Basin
21%inclusion250 decks1.22K decks
0%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
20%inclusion246 decks1.22K decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion223 decks1.22K decks
-6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion213 decks1.22K decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion203 decks1.22K decks
-4%synergy
Hedge Maze
16%inclusion200 decks1.22K decks
-3%synergy
Misty Rainforest
16%inclusion195 decks1.22K decks
-15%synergy
Tangled Islet
15%inclusion184 decks1.22K decks
-1%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
15%inclusion177 decks1.22K decks
-5%synergy
Willowrush Verge
14%inclusion123 decks870 decks
-4%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
13%inclusion158 decks1.22K decks
-7%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
13%inclusion153 decks1.22K decks
0%synergy
Simic Guildgate
12%inclusion148 decks1.22K decks
2%synergy
Eclipsed Realms
11%inclusion26 decks228 decks
10%synergy
Lush Oasis
10%inclusion124 decks1.22K decks
5%synergy
Sodden Verdure
10%inclusion22 decks230 decks
-7%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.4%inclusion115 decks1.22K decks
-6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.9%inclusion109 decks1.22K decks
4%synergy
Woodland Stream
8.3%inclusion101 decks1.22K decks
3%synergy
Quandrix Campus
7.6%inclusion92 decks1.22K decks
1%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.1%inclusion86 decks1.22K decks
-3%synergy
Tropical Island
6.9%inclusion84 decks1.22K decks
-7%synergy
Captivating Cave
6.4%inclusion78 decks1.22K decks
6%synergy
Rimewood Falls
6.2%inclusion76 decks1.22K decks
-2%synergy
Promising Vein
5.8%inclusion71 decks1.22K decks
5%synergy