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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Scryfall
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Shared Roots
3.5%inclusion12 decks345 decks
1%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
1.7%inclusion6 decks363 decks
1%synergy
Origin of Metalbending
1.4%inclusion5 decks370 decks
0%synergy
Tale of Katara and Toph
1.2%inclusion4 decks326 decks
1%synergy
Waterbender Ascension
0.9%inclusion3 decks326 decks
0%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%inclusion4.05K 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%inclusion4.01K 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%inclusion3.88K decks5K decks
71%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
73%inclusion3.67K decks5K decks
59%synergy
Kiora's Follower
71%inclusion3.53K decks5K decks
56%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
71%inclusion3.53K 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%inclusion940 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%inclusion534 decks5K decks
1%synergy
Mystical Tutor
10%inclusion493 decks5K decks
0%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
7.3%inclusion365 decks5K decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Singer of Swift Rivers
62%inclusion3.11K 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%inclusion2.80K decks5K decks
49%synergy
Merrow Harbinger
44%inclusion2.19K decks5K decks
41%synergy
Mist Dancer
43%inclusion2.17K decks5K decks
36%synergy
Fallowsage
43%inclusion2.17K decks5K decks
42%synergy
Surgespanner
43%inclusion2.17K decks5K decks
40%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
43%inclusion2.16K decks5K decks
38%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
42%inclusion2.10K decks5K decks
11%synergy
Tishana, Voice of Thunder
42%inclusion2.08K decks5K decks
36%synergy
Benthic Biomancer
41%inclusion2.04K decks5K decks
35%synergy
Seahunter
40%inclusion1.98K decks5K decks
38%synergy
Realmwalker
38%inclusion1.92K decks5K decks
31%synergy
Merfolk Skydiver
37%inclusion1.84K 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 decks3.96K decks
31%synergy
Tide Shaper
33%inclusion1.66K decks5K decks
31%synergy
Merfolk Trickster
32%inclusion1.57K decks5K decks
30%synergy
Deeproot Historian
30%inclusion1.51K decks5K decks
25%synergy
Metallic Mimic
29%inclusion1.47K decks5K decks
24%synergy
Mindspring Merfolk
27%inclusion723 decks2.63K decks
25%synergy
Mist-Cloaked Herald
26%inclusion1.32K 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
23%inclusion1.13K 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
Thrasios, Triton Hero
22%inclusion1.09K decks5K decks
14%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
22%inclusion1.09K decks5K decks
14%synergy
Mistcaller
22%inclusion1.09K decks5K decks
21%synergy
Nicanzil, Current Conductor
21%inclusion1.04K decks5K decks
13%synergy
Summon: Leviathan
19%inclusion325 decks1.68K decks
12%synergy
Cenote Scout
19%inclusion940 decks5K decks
17%synergy
Jungleborn Pioneer
17%inclusion867 decks5K decks
17%synergy
Jadelight Ranger
17%inclusion860 decks5K decks
16%synergy
Tributary Instructor
17%inclusion834 decks5K decks
12%synergy
Empress Galina
17%inclusion825 decks5K decks
16%synergy
Jadelight Spelunker
16%inclusion802 decks5K decks
13%synergy
Deepchannel Mentor
16%inclusion795 decks5K decks
14%synergy
Cosi's Trickster
16%inclusion795 decks5K decks
15%synergy
River Sneak
16%inclusion775 decks5K decks
15%synergy
Deeproot Wayfinder
14%inclusion712 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%inclusion420 decks3.33K decks
12%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
61%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%inclusion2.06K decks5K decks
28%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
39%inclusion1.93K 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%inclusion1.29K 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%inclusion963 decks5K decks
0%synergy
Aetherize
16%inclusion824 decks5K decks
5%synergy
Nature's Claim
16%inclusion795 decks5K decks
6%synergy
Mana Drain
15%inclusion742 decks5K decks
-1%synergy
Flare of Denial
15%inclusion598 decks4.07K decks
11%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion705 decks5K decks
-1%synergy
Krosan Grip
12%inclusion614 decks5K decks
4%synergy
Return to Nature
12%inclusion600 decks5K decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion470 decks3.96K decks
0%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
11%inclusion553 decks5K decks
7%synergy
Force of Negation
9.5%inclusion474 decks5K decks
1%synergy
Chord of Calling
9.1%inclusion455 decks5K decks
1%synergy
Quandrix Command
8.3%inclusion417 decks5K decks
3%synergy
Filter Out
8.1%inclusion406 decks5K decks
6%synergy
Simic Charm
8.1%inclusion406 decks5K decks
0%synergy
Voidslime
7.6%inclusion378 decks5K decks
2%synergy
Brainstorm
7.3%inclusion365 decks5K decks
-7%synergy
Kindred Summons
7.2%inclusion358 decks5K decks
6%synergy
Mutational Advantage
6.9%inclusion305 decks4.44K decks
2%synergy
Vitalize
6.6%inclusion329 decks5K decks
6%synergy
Spell Pierce
6.3%inclusion316 decks5K decks
3%synergy
Resculpt
6.2%inclusion310 decks5K decks
0%synergy
Disallow
5.1%inclusion255 decks5K decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
42%inclusion2.11K 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%inclusion1.70K decks5K decks
23%synergy
Kodama's Reach
33%inclusion1.65K 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%inclusion1.14K decks5K decks
21%synergy
Distant Melody
22%inclusion1.12K decks5K decks
19%synergy
Farseek
21%inclusion1.06K decks5K decks
-3%synergy
Three Visits
20%inclusion987 decks5K decks
-3%synergy
River's Rebuke
13%inclusion626 decks5K decks
10%synergy
Explore
12%inclusion591 decks5K decks
-9%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion577 decks5K decks
2%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
11%inclusion535 decks5K decks
8%synergy
Curse of the Swine
9.3%inclusion463 decks5K decks
-2%synergy
Ravenform
7.4%inclusion368 decks5K decks
3%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
7.1%inclusion354 decks5K decks
-5%synergy
Finale of Devastation
7.0%inclusion351 decks5K decks
-5%synergy
Ponder
6.3%inclusion314 decks5K decks
-1%synergy
Neoform
6.0%inclusion298 decks5K decks
2%synergy
Rite of Replication
5.6%inclusion281 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%inclusion817 decks5K decks
-5%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
14%inclusion720 decks5K decks
14%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
11%inclusion548 decks5K decks
5%synergy
Door of Destinies
10%inclusion501 decks5K decks
8%synergy
Isochron Scepter
9.2%inclusion460 decks5K decks
7%synergy
Coat of Arms
8.6%inclusion428 decks5K decks
7%synergy
Banner of Kinship
7.1%inclusion218 decks3.06K decks
5%synergy
The Great Henge
6.7%inclusion336 decks5K decks
-2%synergy
The Ozolith
5.8%inclusion292 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
46%inclusion2.32K 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
35%inclusion1.73K decks5K decks
31%synergy
Hardened Scales
32%inclusion1.58K decks5K decks
17%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
31%inclusion1.54K decks5K decks
17%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
20%inclusion980 decks5K decks
14%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
17%inclusion437 decks2.60K decks
15%synergy
Branching Evolution
16%inclusion789 decks5K decks
5%synergy
Elven Chorus
14%inclusion699 decks5K decks
10%synergy
Mystic Remora
13%inclusion649 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%inclusion469 decks5K decks
7%synergy
Spreading Seas
8.5%inclusion425 decks5K decks
8%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
7.4%inclusion370 decks5K decks
3%synergy
Wild Growth
7.4%inclusion368 decks5K decks
-1%synergy
Song of Freyalise
7.3%inclusion365 decks5K decks
7%synergy
Doubling Season
7.2%inclusion361 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%inclusion321 decks5K decks
2%synergy
Opposition
6.1%inclusion305 decks5K decks
6%synergy
Sylvan Library
6.1%inclusion303 decks5K decks
-3%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
5.1%inclusion256 decks5K decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Master of the Depths
7.7%inclusion384 decks5K decks
5%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
6.7%inclusion334 decks5K decks
0%synergy
Kiora, the Crashing Wave
5.1%inclusion253 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%inclusion1.24K decks5K decks
14%synergy
Three Tree City
24%inclusion887 decks3.67K decks
19%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
21%inclusion1.03K decks5K decks
-2%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
19%inclusion958 decks5K decks
0%synergy
Rogue's Passage
18%inclusion914 decks5K decks
-4%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
16%inclusion816 decks5K decks
-6%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
16%inclusion780 decks5K decks
11%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
14%inclusion703 decks5K decks
1%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
13%inclusion656 decks5K decks
-4%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
12%inclusion618 decks5K decks
6%synergy
Mutavault
12%inclusion607 decks5K decks
11%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
11%inclusion533 decks5K decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion513 decks5K decks
-5%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.5%inclusion160 decks2.12K decks
-3%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
6.6%inclusion328 decks5K decks
1%synergy
Castle Vantress
6.2%inclusion312 decks5K decks
-1%synergy
Lumbering Falls
5.8%inclusion289 decks5K decks
-1%synergy
Halimar Depths
5.7%inclusion287 decks5K decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion4.15K decks5K decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
69%inclusion3.46K decks5K decks
6%synergy
Simic Signet
42%inclusion2.12K decks5K decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
29%inclusion1.46K decks5K decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion1K decks5K decks
0%synergy
Patchwork Banner
14%inclusion499 decks3.64K decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.8%inclusion441 decks5K decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.8%inclusion392 decks5K decks
-2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.7%inclusion283 decks5K decks
0%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion4.92K decks5K decks
3%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion4.91K decks5K decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion4.42K decks5K decks
3%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
72%inclusion3.59K decks5K decks
13%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
59%inclusion2.94K decks5K decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
59%inclusion2.93K decks5K decks
41%synergy
Breeding Pool
53%inclusion2.63K 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%inclusion2.10K decks5K decks
4%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
38%inclusion1.89K decks5K decks
31%synergy
Misty Rainforest
33%inclusion1.64K 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%inclusion1.04K decks5K decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion932 decks5K decks
-5%synergy
Willowrush Verge
18%inclusion487 decks2.64K decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion907 decks5K decks
-7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion808 decks5K decks
-6%synergy
Hedge Maze
16%inclusion736 decks4.69K decks
-4%synergy
Thornwood Falls
15%inclusion744 decks5K decks
-3%synergy
Tropical Island
13%inclusion661 decks5K decks
-1%synergy
Overflowing Basin
13%inclusion580 decks4.47K decks
-6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion470 decks3.96K decks
0%synergy
Tangled Islet
12%inclusion586 decks5K decks
-5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion577 decks5K decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion567 decks5K decks
-8%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion548 decks5K decks
-4%synergy
Flooded Strand
10%inclusion479 decks5K decks
-2%synergy
Simic Guildgate
9.1%inclusion453 decks5K decks
-1%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
8.4%inclusion422 decks5K decks
4%synergy
Polluted Delta
8.1%inclusion404 decks5K decks
-2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
8.0%inclusion402 decks5K decks
-2%synergy
Rimewood Falls
8.0%inclusion398 decks5K decks
-1%synergy
Windswept Heath
7.7%inclusion386 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%inclusion335 decks5K decks
-3%synergy
Wooded Foothills
6.2%inclusion310 decks5K decks
-3%synergy