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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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Amazing Acrobatics
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Spider-Sense
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Deeproot Pilgrimage
92%inclusion81 decks88 decks
84%synergy
Intruder Alarm
88%inclusion77 decks88 decks
84%synergy
Vodalian Hexcatcher
91%inclusion80 decks88 decks
84%synergy
Merrow Reejerey
91%inclusion80 decks88 decks
82%synergy
Lullmage Mentor
80%inclusion70 decks88 decks
77%synergy
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
86%inclusion76 decks88 decks
76%synergy
Merrow Commerce
81%inclusion71 decks88 decks
76%synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
84%inclusion74 decks88 decks
75%synergy
Kiora's Follower
90%inclusion79 decks88 decks
74%synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
85%inclusion75 decks88 decks
74%synergy
Top Cards
Deeproot Waters
82%inclusion72 decks88 decks
73%synergy
Emperor Mihail II
81%inclusion71 decks88 decks
71%synergy
Lord of Atlantis
74%inclusion65 decks88 decks
67%synergy
Kopala, Warden of Waves
73%inclusion64 decks88 decks
63%synergy
Merfolk Sovereign
68%inclusion60 decks88 decks
59%synergy
Quest for Renewal
68%inclusion60 decks88 decks
66%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
67%inclusion59 decks88 decks
61%synergy
Beast Within
65%inclusion57 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Deeproot Elite
65%inclusion57 decks88 decks
57%synergy
Singer of Swift Rivers
64%inclusion56 decks88 decks
56%synergy
Game Changers
Seedborn Muse
65%inclusion57 decks88 decks
49%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
55%inclusion48 decks88 decks
28%synergy
Worldly Tutor
40%inclusion35 decks88 decks
24%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
40%inclusion35 decks88 decks
22%synergy
Rhystic Study
40%inclusion35 decks88 decks
18%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
39%inclusion34 decks88 decks
33%synergy
Mystical Tutor
31%inclusion27 decks88 decks
21%synergy
Force of Will
31%inclusion27 decks88 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Tomb
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Hakbal of the Surging Soul
61%inclusion54 decks88 decks
57%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
59%inclusion52 decks88 decks
51%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
57%inclusion50 decks88 decks
42%synergy
Seafloor Oracle
57%inclusion50 decks88 decks
48%synergy
Merfolk Mistbinder
56%inclusion49 decks88 decks
48%synergy
Murkfiend Liege
55%inclusion48 decks88 decks
39%synergy
Forerunner of the Heralds
51%inclusion45 decks88 decks
47%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
51%inclusion45 decks88 decks
38%synergy
Seahunter
47%inclusion41 decks88 decks
44%synergy
Benthic Biomancer
47%inclusion41 decks88 decks
40%synergy
Cursecatcher
45%inclusion40 decks88 decks
45%synergy
Wanderwine Prophets
44%inclusion39 decks88 decks
42%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
43%inclusion38 decks88 decks
36%synergy
Surgespanner
43%inclusion38 decks88 decks
39%synergy
Merrow Harbinger
41%inclusion36 decks88 decks
38%synergy
Silvergill Adept
41%inclusion36 decks88 decks
39%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
40%inclusion27 decks67 decks
36%synergy
Fallowsage
38%inclusion33 decks88 decks
36%synergy
Tide Shaper
38%inclusion33 decks88 decks
35%synergy
Merfolk Trickster
34%inclusion30 decks88 decks
32%synergy
Mindspring Merfolk
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
31%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
33%inclusion29 decks88 decks
31%synergy
Forensic Researcher
32%inclusion25 decks78 decks
31%synergy
Realmwalker
32%inclusion28 decks88 decks
24%synergy
Mistcaller
32%inclusion28 decks88 decks
31%synergy
Mist Dancer
31%inclusion27 decks88 decks
23%synergy
Tishana, Voice of Thunder
30%inclusion26 decks88 decks
23%synergy
Cenote Scout
26%inclusion23 decks88 decks
24%synergy
Deeproot Historian
25%inclusion22 decks88 decks
19%synergy
Cosi's Trickster
24%inclusion21 decks88 decks
23%synergy
Metallic Mimic
23%inclusion20 decks88 decks
17%synergy
Summon: Leviathan
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Merfolk Looter
22%inclusion19 decks88 decks
20%synergy
Zegana, Utopian Speaker
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
-11%synergy
Merfolk Skydiver
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Jadelight Spelunker
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Coralhelm Commander
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
17%synergy
Nicanzil, Current Conductor
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
15%synergy
Tidal Warrior
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
19%synergy
Birds of Paradise
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
-8%synergy
Rishadan Dockhand
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
18%synergy
Sigil Tracer
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
17%synergy
Deeproot Wayfinder
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Enduring Vitality
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Floodpits Drowner
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Prime Speaker Zegana
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Wake Thrasher
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
14%synergy
True-Name Nemesis
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
58%inclusion51 decks88 decks
28%synergy
Counterspell
56%inclusion49 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
47%inclusion41 decks88 decks
20%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
43%inclusion38 decks88 decks
39%synergy
Swan Song
41%inclusion36 decks88 decks
22%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
35%inclusion31 decks88 decks
31%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
32%inclusion28 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Negate
30%inclusion26 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Denial
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
26%synergy
Mana Drain
27%inclusion24 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Denial
27%inclusion24 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Growth Spiral
25%inclusion22 decks88 decks
-19%synergy
Force of Negation
25%inclusion22 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Pongify
23%inclusion20 decks88 decks
-2%synergy
Ripples of Potential
23%inclusion20 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Nature's Claim
22%inclusion19 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Reality Shift
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Inspiring Call
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Chord of Calling
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Krosan Grip
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Crop Rotation
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Aetherize
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Noxious Revival
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Voidslime
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Disallow
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Return to Nature
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Filter Out
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Veil of Summer
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Brainstorm
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
-6%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Resculpt
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Force of Vigor
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Flusterstorm
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
0%synergy
Quandrix Command
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Pact of Negation
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
-1%synergy
Cryptic Command
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Vitalize
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Auroral Procession
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Decisive Denial
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Spell Pierce
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Kindred Summons
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Mutational Advantage
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Harvest Season
39%inclusion34 decks88 decks
37%synergy
Raise the Palisade
33%inclusion29 decks88 decks
26%synergy
Nature's Lore
31%inclusion27 decks88 decks
0%synergy
Kodama's Reach
26%inclusion23 decks88 decks
-11%synergy
Cultivate
26%inclusion23 decks88 decks
-21%synergy
Three Visits
25%inclusion22 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Wave Goodbye
22%inclusion19 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
22%inclusion19 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Rampant Growth
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
-20%synergy
Finale of Devastation
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Aquitect's Will
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Farseek
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
-9%synergy
Distant Melody
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Neoform
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Curse of the Swine
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
0%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Windfall
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Over the Edge
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Ponder
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-1%synergy
Repudiate // Replicate
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
3%synergy
River's Rebuke
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Isochron Scepter
27%inclusion24 decks88 decks
25%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
20%synergy
Herald's Horn
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
-6%synergy
Bident of Thassa
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
7%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Banner of Kinship
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
-19%synergy
Aether Vial
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
5%synergy
The Great Henge
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-3%synergy
Enchantments
Cryptolith Rite
53%inclusion47 decks88 decks
50%synergy
Kindred Discovery
40%inclusion35 decks88 decks
29%synergy
Mystic Remora
31%inclusion27 decks88 decks
15%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
27%inclusion24 decks88 decks
19%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
24%inclusion21 decks88 decks
18%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
23%inclusion20 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Elven Chorus
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Guardian Project
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Sylvan Library
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Earthcraft
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Hardened Scales
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
-2%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Lost in the Maze
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Wild Growth
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Exploration
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
-4%synergy
Song of Freyalise
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Hadana's Climb
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Opposition
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Spreading Seas
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Wizard Class
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Path of Discovery
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, Thief of Crowns
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Kiora, Master of the Depths
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
53%inclusion47 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
48%inclusion42 decks88 decks
30%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
44%inclusion39 decks88 decks
25%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
43%inclusion38 decks88 decks
21%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
35%inclusion31 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
27%inclusion24 decks88 decks
24%synergy
Three Tree City
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
21%synergy
Mutavault
25%inclusion22 decks88 decks
24%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
24%inclusion21 decks88 decks
17%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
23%inclusion20 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Karn's Bastion
23%inclusion20 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
-4%synergy
Mistrise Village
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Shifting Woodland
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
-5%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
-11%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85%inclusion75 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion65 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
39%inclusion34 decks88 decks
17%synergy
Simic Signet
36%inclusion32 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Patchwork Banner
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Chrome Mox
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Mana Vault
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Mana Crypt
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion87 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Forest
99%inclusion87 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion82 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Breeding Pool
81%inclusion71 decks88 decks
36%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
78%inclusion69 decks88 decks
26%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
77%inclusion68 decks88 decks
18%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
72%inclusion63 decks88 decks
28%synergy
Misty Rainforest
57%inclusion50 decks88 decks
26%synergy
Cavern of Souls
55%inclusion48 decks88 decks
48%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
55%inclusion48 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
53%inclusion47 decks88 decks
33%synergy
Flooded Grove
48%inclusion42 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
47%inclusion41 decks88 decks
29%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
47%inclusion41 decks88 decks
26%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
41%inclusion36 decks88 decks
-8%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
40%inclusion35 decks88 decks
32%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
35%inclusion31 decks88 decks
-3%synergy
Willowrush Verge
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
20%synergy
Tropical Island
32%inclusion28 decks88 decks
18%synergy
Hedge Maze
31%inclusion24 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Mystery
31%inclusion27 decks88 decks
-8%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
28%inclusion25 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Polluted Delta
28%inclusion25 decks88 decks
18%synergy
Flooded Strand
28%inclusion25 decks88 decks
17%synergy
Windswept Heath
26%inclusion23 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Scalding Tarn
24%inclusion21 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
23%inclusion20 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
22%inclusion19 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
22%inclusion19 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Prismatic Vista
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Wooded Foothills
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
-6%synergy
Fabled Passage
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Rimewood Falls
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
7%synergy
City of Brass
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
-11%synergy
Mana Confluence
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Tangled Islet
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
-6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
-13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
-18%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Overflowing Basin
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-14%synergy