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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Turbulent Wilderness
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Attuma, Atlantean Warlord
4.4%inclusion61 decks1.37K decks
4%synergy
Namor the Sub-Mariner
3.9%inclusion54 decks1.37K decks
4%synergy
Orysa, Tide Choreographer
2.4%inclusion1 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Studious First-Year
1.4%inclusion1 decks74 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Merrow Reejerey
91%inclusion4.58K decks5.02K decks
83%synergy
Deeproot Waters
90%inclusion4.50K decks5.02K decks
81%synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
90%inclusion4.51K decks5.02K decks
80%synergy
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
87%inclusion4.38K decks5.02K decks
78%synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
85%inclusion4.27K decks5.02K decks
77%synergy
Kopala, Warden of Waves
85%inclusion4.25K decks5.02K decks
76%synergy
Emperor Mihail II
84%inclusion4.22K decks5.02K decks
76%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
82%inclusion4.14K decks5.02K decks
75%synergy
Deeproot Elite
80%inclusion3.99K decks5.02K decks
72%synergy
Merrow Commerce
76%inclusion3.80K decks5.02K decks
71%synergy
Top Cards
Merfolk Sovereign
79%inclusion3.97K decks5.02K decks
71%synergy
Vodalian Hexcatcher
78%inclusion3.91K decks5.02K decks
71%synergy
Merfolk Mistbinder
77%inclusion3.86K decks5.02K decks
70%synergy
Seafloor Oracle
76%inclusion3.84K decks5.02K decks
69%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
73%inclusion3.66K decks5.02K decks
59%synergy
Kiora's Follower
71%inclusion3.56K decks5.02K decks
57%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
70%inclusion3.49K decks5.02K decks
58%synergy
Lord of Atlantis
69%inclusion3.48K decks5.02K decks
63%synergy
Hakbal of the Surging Soul
68%inclusion3.43K decks5.02K decks
64%synergy
Murkfiend Liege
64%inclusion3.20K decks5.02K decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Seedborn Muse
46%inclusion2.31K decks5.02K decks
30%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
34%inclusion1.69K decks5.02K decks
10%synergy
Rhystic Study
20%inclusion1.02K decks5.02K decks
0%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
18%inclusion923 decks5.02K decks
2%synergy
Worldly Tutor
14%inclusion701 decks5.02K decks
-1%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
14%inclusion682 decks5.02K decks
9%synergy
Force of Will
10%inclusion511 decks5.02K decks
1%synergy
Mystical Tutor
9.1%inclusion457 decks5.02K decks
0%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
7.1%inclusion355 decks5.02K decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Singer of Swift Rivers
63%inclusion3.14K decks5.02K decks
55%synergy
Forerunner of the Heralds
60%inclusion2.99K decks5.02K decks
56%synergy
Lullmage Mentor
59%inclusion2.95K decks5.02K decks
57%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
55%inclusion2.75K decks5.02K decks
48%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
44%inclusion2.23K decks5.02K decks
39%synergy
Mist Dancer
43%inclusion2.18K decks5.02K decks
37%synergy
Merrow Harbinger
43%inclusion2.17K decks5.02K decks
41%synergy
Surgespanner
43%inclusion2.14K decks5.02K decks
39%synergy
Fallowsage
42%inclusion2.13K decks5.02K decks
41%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
41%inclusion2.07K decks5.02K decks
10%synergy
Benthic Biomancer
41%inclusion2.04K decks5.02K decks
35%synergy
Tishana, Voice of Thunder
40%inclusion2.02K decks5.02K decks
35%synergy
Seahunter
38%inclusion1.90K decks5.02K decks
36%synergy
Realmwalker
38%inclusion1.90K decks5.02K decks
31%synergy
Silvergill Adept
36%inclusion1.81K decks5.02K decks
35%synergy
Merfolk Skydiver
35%inclusion1.77K decks5.02K decks
30%synergy
Zegana, Utopian Speaker
34%inclusion1.68K decks5.02K decks
26%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
33%inclusion1.60K decks4.76K decks
30%synergy
Tide Shaper
32%inclusion1.60K decks5.02K decks
30%synergy
Merfolk Trickster
32%inclusion1.60K decks5.02K decks
30%synergy
Deeproot Historian
29%inclusion1.46K decks5.02K decks
24%synergy
Metallic Mimic
29%inclusion1.45K decks5.02K decks
24%synergy
Mindspring Merfolk
28%inclusion993 decks3.56K decks
26%synergy
Mist-Cloaked Herald
27%inclusion1.34K decks5.02K decks
24%synergy
Wanderwine Prophets
26%inclusion1.31K decks5.02K decks
24%synergy
Champions of the Shoal
25%inclusion277 decks1.12K decks
23%synergy
Coralhelm Commander
24%inclusion1.22K decks5.02K decks
22%synergy
Cursecatcher
24%inclusion1.21K decks5.02K decks
23%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
24%inclusion1.20K decks5.02K decks
22%synergy
Silvergill Mentor
23%inclusion269 decks1.15K decks
22%synergy
Tempest Caller
22%inclusion1.11K decks5.02K decks
21%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
22%inclusion1.09K decks5.02K decks
14%synergy
Mistcaller
22%inclusion1.09K decks5.02K decks
21%synergy
Prime Speaker Zegana
22%inclusion1.08K decks5.02K decks
11%synergy
Harbinger of the Tides
21%inclusion1.07K decks5.02K decks
20%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
21%inclusion1.06K decks5.02K decks
13%synergy
Nicanzil, Current Conductor
20%inclusion992 decks5.02K decks
12%synergy
Summon: Leviathan
20%inclusion530 decks2.69K decks
12%synergy
Cenote Scout
19%inclusion954 decks5.02K decks
17%synergy
Jungleborn Pioneer
17%inclusion849 decks5.02K decks
16%synergy
Jadelight Ranger
16%inclusion819 decks5.02K decks
15%synergy
Cosi's Trickster
16%inclusion789 decks5.02K decks
15%synergy
Deepchannel Mentor
16%inclusion788 decks5.02K decks
14%synergy
Tributary Instructor
16%inclusion780 decks5.02K decks
12%synergy
River Sneak
15%inclusion766 decks5.02K decks
14%synergy
Jadelight Spelunker
15%inclusion763 decks5.02K decks
13%synergy
Empress Galina
15%inclusion761 decks5.02K decks
14%synergy
Disruptor of Currents
15%inclusion170 decks1.15K decks
14%synergy
Wake Thrasher
13%inclusion672 decks5.02K decks
13%synergy
Deeproot Wayfinder
13%inclusion671 decks5.02K decks
12%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
61%inclusion3.06K decks5.02K decks
11%synergy
Beast Within
53%inclusion2.67K decks5.02K decks
4%synergy
Heroic Intervention
44%inclusion2.20K decks5.02K decks
13%synergy
Inspiring Call
41%inclusion2.08K decks5.02K decks
28%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
39%inclusion1.97K decks5.02K decks
13%synergy
Negate
37%inclusion1.84K decks5.02K decks
11%synergy
Growth Spiral
33%inclusion1.67K decks5.02K decks
-12%synergy
Ripples of Potential
32%inclusion1.62K decks5.02K decks
23%synergy
Pongify
26%inclusion1.31K decks5.02K decks
1%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
25%inclusion1.28K decks5.02K decks
21%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
23%inclusion267 decks1.15K decks
21%synergy
Arcane Denial
22%inclusion1.10K decks5.02K decks
-1%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
21%inclusion1.04K decks5.02K decks
-3%synergy
Swan Song
19%inclusion972 decks5.02K decks
1%synergy
Aetherize
17%inclusion875 decks5.02K decks
5%synergy
Flare of Denial
15%inclusion741 decks4.86K decks
12%synergy
Mana Drain
15%inclusion760 decks5.02K decks
0%synergy
Nature's Claim
15%inclusion759 decks5.02K decks
6%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion713 decks5.02K decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion593 decks4.76K decks
1%synergy
Return to Nature
12%inclusion589 decks5.02K decks
7%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
12%inclusion579 decks5.02K decks
7%synergy
Krosan Grip
11%inclusion572 decks5.02K decks
4%synergy
Chord of Calling
9.3%inclusion465 decks5.02K decks
2%synergy
Force of Negation
8.8%inclusion440 decks5.02K decks
1%synergy
Simic Charm
8.2%inclusion412 decks5.02K decks
0%synergy
Quandrix Command
8.1%inclusion408 decks5.02K decks
3%synergy
Voidslime
7.5%inclusion375 decks5.02K decks
2%synergy
Vitalize
7.4%inclusion373 decks5.02K decks
6%synergy
Kindred Summons
7.3%inclusion368 decks5.02K decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
7.1%inclusion355 decks5.02K decks
-7%synergy
Mutational Advantage
6.9%inclusion348 decks5.02K decks
2%synergy
Filter Out
6.9%inclusion346 decks5.02K decks
5%synergy
Spell Pierce
5.7%inclusion284 decks5.02K decks
3%synergy
Resculpt
5.5%inclusion275 decks5.02K decks
0%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
5.2%inclusion260 decks5.02K decks
-5%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
41%inclusion2.08K decks5.02K decks
-6%synergy
Harvest Season
38%inclusion1.88K decks5.02K decks
36%synergy
Rampant Growth
36%inclusion1.78K decks5.02K decks
-5%synergy
Wave Goodbye
34%inclusion1.69K decks5.02K decks
23%synergy
Kodama's Reach
32%inclusion1.61K decks5.02K decks
-4%synergy
Raise the Palisade
28%inclusion1.42K decks5.02K decks
22%synergy
Nature's Lore
26%inclusion1.30K decks5.02K decks
-5%synergy
Aquitect's Will
22%inclusion1.12K decks5.02K decks
21%synergy
Distant Melody
22%inclusion1.09K decks5.02K decks
18%synergy
Farseek
21%inclusion1.08K decks5.02K decks
-4%synergy
Three Visits
20%inclusion992 decks5.02K decks
-4%synergy
Explore
12%inclusion627 decks5.02K decks
-8%synergy
River's Rebuke
12%inclusion601 decks5.02K decks
9%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion579 decks5.02K decks
2%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
10%inclusion522 decks5.02K decks
8%synergy
Curse of the Swine
8.9%inclusion446 decks5.02K decks
-2%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
7.2%inclusion363 decks5.02K decks
-5%synergy
Finale of Devastation
6.9%inclusion347 decks5.02K decks
-4%synergy
Ravenform
6.5%inclusion327 decks5.02K decks
2%synergy
Ponder
6.5%inclusion324 decks5.02K decks
-1%synergy
Neoform
6.0%inclusion299 decks5.02K decks
3%synergy
Rite of Replication
5.5%inclusion274 decks5.02K decks
-2%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
5.3%inclusion265 decks5.02K decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bident of Thassa
31%inclusion1.55K decks5.02K decks
24%synergy
Herald's Horn
29%inclusion1.47K decks5.02K decks
25%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion1.14K decks5.02K decks
-2%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
19%inclusion976 decks5.02K decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion811 decks5.02K decks
-4%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
13%inclusion676 decks5.02K decks
13%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
9.5%inclusion475 decks5.02K decks
3%synergy
Door of Destinies
9.4%inclusion474 decks5.02K decks
8%synergy
Isochron Scepter
9.0%inclusion454 decks5.02K decks
7%synergy
Coat of Arms
8.5%inclusion426 decks5.02K decks
7%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
8.0%inclusion92 decks1.15K decks
6%synergy
Banner of Kinship
7.3%inclusion289 decks3.94K decks
6%synergy
The Great Henge
6.0%inclusion301 decks5.02K decks
-3%synergy
The Ozolith
5.3%inclusion268 decks5.02K decks
-1%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
5.1%inclusion256 decks5.02K decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Quest for Renewal
50%inclusion2.50K decks5.02K decks
48%synergy
Intruder Alarm
46%inclusion2.29K decks5.02K decks
42%synergy
Kindred Discovery
45%inclusion2.27K decks5.02K decks
36%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
41%inclusion2.08K decks5.02K decks
34%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
36%inclusion1.80K decks5.02K decks
33%synergy
Hardened Scales
31%inclusion1.57K decks5.02K decks
16%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
30%inclusion1.49K decks5.02K decks
16%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
19%inclusion945 decks5.02K decks
13%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
18%inclusion625 decks3.53K decks
16%synergy
Branching Evolution
16%inclusion799 decks5.02K decks
5%synergy
Mystic Remora
13%inclusion642 decks5.02K decks
-2%synergy
Elven Chorus
12%inclusion613 decks5.02K decks
9%synergy
Hadana's Climb
11%inclusion567 decks5.02K decks
8%synergy
Guardian Project
11%inclusion537 decks5.02K decks
4%synergy
Aquatic Incursion
10%inclusion496 decks5.02K decks
9%synergy
Path of Discovery
8.7%inclusion436 decks5.02K decks
7%synergy
Spreading Seas
8.3%inclusion415 decks5.02K decks
7%synergy
Doubling Season
7.6%inclusion384 decks5.02K decks
-2%synergy
Wild Growth
7.5%inclusion379 decks5.02K decks
-1%synergy
Song of Freyalise
7.4%inclusion370 decks5.02K decks
7%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
6.9%inclusion347 decks5.02K decks
2%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
6.6%inclusion330 decks5.02K decks
3%synergy
Opposition
6.3%inclusion318 decks5.02K decks
6%synergy
Wizard Class
6.3%inclusion317 decks5.02K decks
1%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.7%inclusion286 decks5.02K decks
2%synergy
Sylvan Library
5.7%inclusion285 decks5.02K decks
-3%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
5.0%inclusion253 decks5.02K decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Master of the Depths
7.6%inclusion380 decks5.02K decks
5%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
6.8%inclusion341 decks5.02K decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
57%inclusion2.89K decks5.02K decks
8%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
32%inclusion1.60K decks5.02K decks
15%synergy
Three Tree City
25%inclusion1.11K decks4.50K decks
20%synergy
Karn's Bastion
24%inclusion1.20K decks5.02K decks
13%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
20%inclusion1.02K decks5.02K decks
-2%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
19%inclusion947 decks5.02K decks
0%synergy
Rogue's Passage
18%inclusion907 decks5.02K decks
-4%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
16%inclusion794 decks5.02K decks
-6%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
14%inclusion692 decks5.02K decks
10%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
14%inclusion687 decks5.02K decks
1%synergy
Mutavault
13%inclusion643 decks5.02K decks
11%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
13%inclusion639 decks5.02K decks
-5%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
12%inclusion599 decks5.02K decks
6%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
10%inclusion525 decks5.02K decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion513 decks5.02K decks
-5%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.8%inclusion240 decks3.10K decks
-3%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
6.3%inclusion314 decks5.02K decks
1%synergy
Castle Vantress
5.9%inclusion295 decks5.02K decks
-1%synergy
Halimar Depths
5.8%inclusion292 decks5.02K decks
3%synergy
Lumbering Falls
5.4%inclusion272 decks5.02K decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
82%inclusion4.14K decks5.02K decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
69%inclusion3.48K decks5.02K decks
6%synergy
Simic Signet
41%inclusion2.06K decks5.02K decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
29%inclusion1.45K decks5.02K decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion997 decks5.02K decks
0%synergy
Patchwork Banner
14%inclusion610 decks4.47K decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.5%inclusion426 decks5.02K decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.9%inclusion396 decks5.02K decks
-2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.3%inclusion265 decks5.02K decks
1%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion4.95K decks5.02K decks
3%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion4.93K decks5.02K decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion4.45K decks5.02K decks
4%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
73%inclusion3.65K decks5.02K decks
12%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
59%inclusion2.96K decks5.02K decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
58%inclusion2.91K decks5.02K decks
41%synergy
Breeding Pool
53%inclusion2.67K decks5.02K decks
7%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
48%inclusion2.42K decks5.02K decks
5%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
48%inclusion2.41K decks5.02K decks
5%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
47%inclusion2.37K decks5.02K decks
40%synergy
Flooded Grove
45%inclusion2.25K decks5.02K decks
3%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
45%inclusion2.24K decks5.02K decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Mystery
43%inclusion2.16K decks5.02K decks
5%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
43%inclusion2.14K decks5.02K decks
4%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
37%inclusion1.88K decks5.02K decks
30%synergy
Misty Rainforest
32%inclusion1.63K decks5.02K decks
2%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
29%inclusion1.47K decks5.02K decks
9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
29%inclusion1.46K decks5.02K decks
24%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
26%inclusion1.31K decks5.02K decks
6%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
22%inclusion1.12K decks5.02K decks
9%synergy
Willowrush Verge
20%inclusion722 decks3.56K decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion975 decks5.02K decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion896 decks5.02K decks
-7%synergy
Hedge Maze
17%inclusion852 decks5.02K decks
-3%synergy
Eclipsed Realms
16%inclusion182 decks1.13K decks
14%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion788 decks5.02K decks
-6%synergy
Thornwood Falls
15%inclusion746 decks5.02K decks
-3%synergy
Overflowing Basin
14%inclusion686 decks5.02K decks
-7%synergy
Tropical Island
13%inclusion676 decks5.02K decks
-1%synergy
Sodden Verdure
13%inclusion143 decks1.14K decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion593 decks4.76K decks
1%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion579 decks5.02K decks
2%synergy
Tangled Islet
11%inclusion553 decks5.02K decks
-5%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion551 decks5.02K decks
-4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion541 decks5.02K decks
-9%synergy
Flooded Strand
9.0%inclusion454 decks5.02K decks
-2%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
8.8%inclusion440 decks5.02K decks
4%synergy
Simic Guildgate
8.6%inclusion432 decks5.02K decks
-2%synergy
Polluted Delta
7.7%inclusion388 decks5.02K decks
-2%synergy
Windswept Heath
7.5%inclusion378 decks5.02K decks
-2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
7.4%inclusion371 decks5.02K decks
-2%synergy
Rain-Slicked Copse
7.1%inclusion81 decks1.14K decks
1%synergy
Rimewood Falls
7.1%inclusion355 decks5.02K decks
-1%synergy
Woodland Stream
7.0%inclusion352 decks5.02K decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.3%inclusion315 decks5.02K decks
-1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
6.3%inclusion314 decks5.02K decks
-3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
6.2%inclusion312 decks5.02K decks
-3%synergy