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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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Shared Roots
3.7%inclusion4 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Earthbender Ascension
2.9%inclusion3 decks103 decks
1%synergy
Meditation Pools
2.9%inclusion3 decks103 decks
2%synergy
Secret Tunnel
2.6%inclusion3 decks115 decks
1%synergy
Waterbending Scroll
2.1%inclusion2 decks95 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jadelight Spelunker
91%inclusion1.12K decks1.24K decks
88%synergy
Cenote Scout
89%inclusion1.10K decks1.24K decks
86%synergy
Over the Edge
88%inclusion1.09K decks1.24K decks
86%synergy
Glowcap Lantern
83%inclusion1.03K decks1.24K decks
83%synergy
Deepfathom Echo
86%inclusion1.06K decks1.24K decks
82%synergy
River Herald Scout
82%inclusion1.02K decks1.24K decks
81%synergy
Path of Discovery
82%inclusion1.02K decks1.24K decks
80%synergy
Jadelight Ranger
82%inclusion1.01K decks1.24K decks
80%synergy
Twists and Turns
81%inclusion1K decks1.24K decks
79%synergy
Seeker of Sunlight
79%inclusion980 decks1.24K decks
78%synergy
Top Cards
Hakbal of the Surging Soul
82%inclusion1.02K decks1.24K decks
78%synergy
Topography Tracker
78%inclusion972 decks1.24K decks
71%synergy
Sentinel of the Nameless City
78%inclusion967 decks1.24K decks
76%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
75%inclusion927 decks1.24K decks
44%synergy
River Herald Guide
73%inclusion906 decks1.24K decks
72%synergy
Enter the Unknown
71%inclusion884 decks1.24K decks
70%synergy
Merfolk Branchwalker
71%inclusion876 decks1.24K decks
70%synergy
Wildgrowth Walker
61%inclusion753 decks1.24K decks
59%synergy
Waterwind Scout
58%inclusion723 decks1.24K decks
58%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
57%inclusion708 decks1.24K decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
11%inclusion136 decks1.24K decks
-15%synergy
Rhystic Study
8.0%inclusion99 decks1.24K decks
-14%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
6.0%inclusion74 decks1.24K decks
-11%synergy
Worldly Tutor
5.6%inclusion70 decks1.24K decks
-10%synergy
Creatures
Tishana's Wayfinder
56%inclusion692 decks1.24K decks
55%synergy
Merfolk Cave-Diver
49%inclusion610 decks1.24K decks
45%synergy
Spyglass Siren
47%inclusion583 decks1.24K decks
47%synergy
Emperor Mihail II
45%inclusion555 decks1.24K decks
36%synergy
Evolution Sage
43%inclusion537 decks1.24K decks
33%synergy
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
43%inclusion530 decks1.24K decks
33%synergy
Ixalli's Diviner
41%inclusion506 decks1.24K decks
41%synergy
Kopala, Warden of Waves
40%inclusion490 decks1.24K decks
31%synergy
Storm Fleet Negotiator
39%inclusion486 decks1.24K decks
39%synergy
Zegana, Utopian Speaker
39%inclusion480 decks1.24K decks
31%synergy
Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca
38%inclusion465 decks1.24K decks
31%synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
37%inclusion464 decks1.24K decks
27%synergy
Forerunner of the Heralds
36%inclusion449 decks1.24K decks
32%synergy
Merrow Reejerey
35%inclusion428 decks1.24K decks
26%synergy
Deeproot Elite
34%inclusion427 decks1.24K decks
27%synergy
Merfolk Sovereign
34%inclusion421 decks1.24K decks
25%synergy
Deeproot Historian
33%inclusion413 decks1.24K decks
28%synergy
Siren Lookout
33%inclusion411 decks1.24K decks
33%synergy
Seafloor Oracle
33%inclusion410 decks1.24K decks
25%synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
30%inclusion370 decks1.24K decks
21%synergy
Merfolk Mistbinder
28%inclusion343 decks1.24K decks
21%synergy
Singer of Swift Rivers
28%inclusion341 decks1.24K decks
20%synergy
Pathfinding Axejaw
27%inclusion338 decks1.24K decks
27%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
27%inclusion336 decks1.24K decks
15%synergy
Emperor's Vanguard
26%inclusion317 decks1.24K decks
25%synergy
Prime Speaker Zegana
24%inclusion296 decks1.24K decks
14%synergy
Tishana, Voice of Thunder
22%inclusion269 decks1.24K decks
16%synergy
Vodalian Hexcatcher
21%inclusion254 decks1.24K decks
14%synergy
Mist Dancer
20%inclusion252 decks1.24K decks
13%synergy
Tributary Instructor
20%inclusion251 decks1.24K decks
16%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
20%inclusion249 decks1.24K decks
12%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
19%inclusion230 decks1.24K decks
3%synergy
Roaming Throne
18%inclusion222 decks1.24K decks
10%synergy
Cartographer's Companion
18%inclusion217 decks1.24K decks
17%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
17%inclusion215 decks1.24K decks
12%synergy
Rampaging Baloths
17%inclusion208 decks1.24K decks
0%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
16%inclusion197 decks1.24K decks
9%synergy
Scute Swarm
16%inclusion197 decks1.24K decks
-5%synergy
Merfolk Skydiver
16%inclusion196 decks1.24K decks
10%synergy
Summon: Leviathan
14%inclusion64 decks455 decks
7%synergy
Kiora's Follower
12%inclusion151 decks1.24K decks
-3%synergy
Mindspring Merfolk
12%inclusion77 decks646 decks
10%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
12%inclusion146 decks1.24K decks
4%synergy
Lotus Cobra
11%inclusion141 decks1.24K decks
-2%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
11%inclusion109 decks988 decks
7%synergy
Benthic Biomancer
10%inclusion128 decks1.24K decks
4%synergy
Lord of Atlantis
10%inclusion128 decks1.24K decks
4%synergy
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
10%inclusion121 decks1.24K decks
-7%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
9.4%inclusion99 decks1.05K decks
3%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
8.7%inclusion67 decks766 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Brackish Blunder
52%inclusion649 decks1.24K decks
52%synergy
Inspiring Call
52%inclusion647 decks1.24K decks
39%synergy
Counterspell
44%inclusion540 decks1.24K decks
-6%synergy
Growth Spiral
43%inclusion534 decks1.24K decks
-1%synergy
Beast Within
41%inclusion514 decks1.24K decks
-9%synergy
Negate
37%inclusion453 decks1.24K decks
11%synergy
Ripples of Potential
32%inclusion394 decks1.24K decks
22%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
24%inclusion293 decks1.24K decks
-3%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
21%inclusion243 decks1.16K decks
16%synergy
Heroic Intervention
21%inclusion254 decks1.24K decks
-10%synergy
Aetherize
18%inclusion222 decks1.24K decks
6%synergy
Quandrix Command
16%inclusion200 decks1.24K decks
11%synergy
Brainstorm
14%inclusion178 decks1.24K decks
0%synergy
Pongify
14%inclusion173 decks1.24K decks
-11%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion162 decks1.24K decks
-9%synergy
Reality Shift
12%inclusion147 decks1.24K decks
-3%synergy
Mutational Advantage
10%inclusion113 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
10%inclusion118 decks1.24K decks
-13%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
9.1%inclusion113 decks1.24K decks
-1%synergy
Return to Nature
8.7%inclusion108 decks1.24K decks
3%synergy
Nature's Claim
8.2%inclusion102 decks1.24K decks
-2%synergy
Planar Genesis
8.1%inclusion80 decks984 decks
-3%synergy
Simic Charm
7.9%inclusion98 decks1.24K decks
0%synergy
Out of Air
7.7%inclusion95 decks1.24K decks
7%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
7.3%inclusion90 decks1.24K decks
2%synergy
Filter Out
7.1%inclusion88 decks1.24K decks
5%synergy
Auroral Procession
7.0%inclusion38 decks545 decks
3%synergy
Decisive Denial
6.4%inclusion79 decks1.24K decks
1%synergy
Eureka Moment
6.2%inclusion77 decks1.24K decks
-5%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
6.1%inclusion75 decks1.24K decks
0%synergy
River Heralds' Boon
5.8%inclusion72 decks1.24K decks
6%synergy
Swan Song
5.6%inclusion70 decks1.24K decks
-13%synergy
Joint Exploration
5.6%inclusion70 decks1.24K decks
0%synergy
Mana Drain
5.5%inclusion68 decks1.24K decks
-10%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.4%inclusion67 decks1.24K decks
-3%synergy
Ruinous Intrusion
5.2%inclusion64 decks1.24K decks
2%synergy
Get Out
5.1%inclusion42 decks818 decks
4%synergy
Spell Pierce
5.0%inclusion62 decks1.24K decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Wave Goodbye
39%inclusion478 decks1.24K decks
28%synergy
Cultivate
34%inclusion420 decks1.24K decks
-13%synergy
Explore
33%inclusion409 decks1.24K decks
13%synergy
Kodama's Reach
25%inclusion314 decks1.24K decks
-11%synergy
Rampant Growth
25%inclusion305 decks1.24K decks
-16%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
13%inclusion131 decks982 decks
11%synergy
Nature's Lore
13%inclusion155 decks1.24K decks
-18%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
11%inclusion140 decks1.24K decks
8%synergy
Distant Melody
11%inclusion140 decks1.24K decks
8%synergy
Aggressive Biomancy
11%inclusion106 decks979 decks
6%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
10%inclusion127 decks1.24K decks
-2%synergy
Chart a Course
10%inclusion125 decks1.24K decks
9%synergy
Bygone Marvels
10%inclusion118 decks1.24K decks
7%synergy
Farseek
9.0%inclusion112 decks1.24K decks
-16%synergy
Three Visits
8.3%inclusion103 decks1.24K decks
-15%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.9%inclusion98 decks1.24K decks
-2%synergy
Doppelgang
7.7%inclusion89 decks1.16K decks
1%synergy
Curse of the Swine
7.6%inclusion94 decks1.24K decks
-3%synergy
Raise the Palisade
7.3%inclusion90 decks1.24K decks
1%synergy
Glimpse the Core
6.9%inclusion86 decks1.24K decks
6%synergy
Ponder
6.7%inclusion83 decks1.24K decks
0%synergy
Urban Evolution
6.5%inclusion80 decks1.24K decks
-3%synergy
River's Rebuke
6.4%inclusion79 decks1.24K decks
4%synergy
Ravenform
6.1%inclusion76 decks1.24K decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Subterranean Schooner
57%inclusion701 decks1.24K decks
56%synergy
Lodestone Needle
46%inclusion572 decks1.24K decks
46%synergy
Shadowed Caravel
28%inclusion341 decks1.24K decks
27%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion270 decks1.24K decks
-4%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
20%inclusion213 decks1.04K decks
20%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
19%inclusion239 decks1.24K decks
13%synergy
Explorer's Cache
15%inclusion191 decks1.24K decks
15%synergy
Bident of Thassa
15%inclusion186 decks1.24K decks
8%synergy
The Ozolith
12%inclusion143 decks1.24K decks
5%synergy
Panharmonicon
11%inclusion133 decks1.24K decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion127 decks1.24K decks
-12%synergy
Herald's Horn
10%inclusion122 decks1.24K decks
6%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
6.5%inclusion81 decks1.24K decks
5%synergy
The Great Henge
6.4%inclusion79 decks1.24K decks
-3%synergy
The Earth Crystal
5.7%inclusion25 decks437 decks
2%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
5.1%inclusion63 decks1.24K decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Hardened Scales
57%inclusion702 decks1.24K decks
42%synergy
Deeproot Waters
43%inclusion529 decks1.24K decks
34%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
42%inclusion517 decks1.24K decks
34%synergy
Spelunking
40%inclusion493 decks1.24K decks
34%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
35%inclusion436 decks1.24K decks
22%synergy
Branching Evolution
30%inclusion374 decks1.24K decks
19%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
20%inclusion246 decks1.24K decks
15%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
20%inclusion243 decks1.24K decks
12%synergy
Kindred Discovery
19%inclusion232 decks1.24K decks
9%synergy
Hadana's Climb
14%inclusion177 decks1.24K decks
10%synergy
Retreat to Kazandu
13%inclusion161 decks1.24K decks
9%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
12%inclusion154 decks1.24K decks
6%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
11%inclusion142 decks1.24K decks
2%synergy
Merrow Commerce
11%inclusion141 decks1.24K decks
7%synergy
Eaten by Piranhas
9.4%inclusion116 decks1.24K decks
7%synergy
Roaring Earth
9.3%inclusion115 decks1.24K decks
7%synergy
Exploration
8.6%inclusion106 decks1.24K decks
-5%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
7.5%inclusion26 decks345 decks
3%synergy
Zendikar's Roil
6.9%inclusion85 decks1.24K decks
3%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
6.8%inclusion63 decks923 decks
2%synergy
Guardian Project
6.7%inclusion83 decks1.24K decks
0%synergy
Virtue of Knowledge
6.5%inclusion81 decks1.24K decks
4%synergy
Doubling Season
6.4%inclusion79 decks1.24K decks
-3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
44%inclusion541 decks1.24K decks
-6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
32%inclusion394 decks1.24K decks
10%synergy
Karn's Bastion
28%inclusion351 decks1.24K decks
17%synergy
Hidden Nursery
22%inclusion268 decks1.24K decks
19%synergy
Hidden Cataract
20%inclusion252 decks1.24K decks
18%synergy
Temple of the False God
18%inclusion229 decks1.24K decks
3%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
18%inclusion223 decks1.24K decks
1%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
16%inclusion198 decks1.24K decks
-1%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
10%inclusion130 decks1.24K decks
-12%synergy
Restless Vinestalk
10%inclusion125 decks1.24K decks
4%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
10%inclusion124 decks1.24K decks
6%synergy
Halimar Depths
8.8%inclusion109 decks1.24K decks
6%synergy
Pit of Offerings
8.6%inclusion106 decks1.24K decks
8%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
8.2%inclusion101 decks1.24K decks
-14%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
8.0%inclusion99 decks1.24K decks
-11%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
7.7%inclusion95 decks1.24K decks
2%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
7.5%inclusion93 decks1.24K decks
-5%synergy
Three Tree City
7.0%inclusion65 decks926 decks
2%synergy
Rivendell
6.5%inclusion80 decks1.24K decks
1%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
5.8%inclusion72 decks1.24K decks
1%synergy
Volatile Fault
5.0%inclusion62 decks1.24K decks
3%synergy
Lumbering Falls
5.0%inclusion62 decks1.24K decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
57%inclusion712 decks1.24K decks
-23%synergy
Arcane Signet
51%inclusion626 decks1.24K decks
-12%synergy
Simic Signet
25%inclusion304 decks1.24K decks
-8%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion195 decks1.24K decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
12%inclusion146 decks1.24K decks
-10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion119 decks1.24K decks
1%synergy
Patchwork Banner
8.0%inclusion74 decks920 decks
5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.1%inclusion75 decks1.24K decks
1%synergy
Lands
Forest
98%inclusion1.22K decks1.24K decks
3%synergy
Island
98%inclusion1.21K decks1.24K decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
76%inclusion937 decks1.24K decks
-10%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
60%inclusion747 decks1.24K decks
1%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
54%inclusion668 decks1.24K decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
49%inclusion613 decks1.24K decks
32%synergy
Temple of Mystery
49%inclusion602 decks1.24K decks
10%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
45%inclusion552 decks1.24K decks
6%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
42%inclusion523 decks1.24K decks
0%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
40%inclusion492 decks1.24K decks
-13%synergy
Flooded Grove
33%inclusion414 decks1.24K decks
-7%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
30%inclusion375 decks1.24K decks
-14%synergy
Breeding Pool
30%inclusion367 decks1.24K decks
-16%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion315 decks1.24K decks
0%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
23%inclusion282 decks1.24K decks
16%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
21%inclusion262 decks1.24K decks
14%synergy
Thornwood Falls
21%inclusion257 decks1.24K decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion232 decks1.24K decks
-5%synergy
Overflowing Basin
19%inclusion207 decks1.11K decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion218 decks1.24K decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion214 decks1.24K decks
-5%synergy
Hedge Maze
17%inclusion197 decks1.17K decks
-3%synergy
Tangled Islet
16%inclusion202 decks1.24K decks
0%synergy
Misty Rainforest
16%inclusion197 decks1.24K decks
-15%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
15%inclusion186 decks1.24K decks
-5%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
15%inclusion185 decks1.24K decks
-6%synergy
Willowrush Verge
14%inclusion91 decks650 decks
-2%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
13%inclusion156 decks1.24K decks
0%synergy
Simic Guildgate
11%inclusion142 decks1.24K decks
1%synergy
Lush Oasis
10%inclusion109 decks1.05K decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
10%inclusion118 decks1.24K decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.3%inclusion115 decks1.24K decks
-5%synergy
Woodland Stream
7.9%inclusion98 decks1.24K decks
3%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.9%inclusion98 decks1.24K decks
-2%synergy
Promising Vein
7.3%inclusion90 decks1.24K decks
6%synergy
Quandrix Campus
7.0%inclusion87 decks1.24K decks
0%synergy
Tropical Island
7.0%inclusion87 decks1.24K decks
-7%synergy
Captivating Cave
6.9%inclusion86 decks1.24K decks
6%synergy
Rimewood Falls
6.9%inclusion86 decks1.24K decks
-2%synergy
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