Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca (Commander) - Expensive

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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Spider-Sense
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Amazing Acrobatics
4.2%inclusion2 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Strength of Will
2.0%inclusion1 decks49 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Vodalian Hexcatcher
91%inclusion491 decks538 decks
84%synergy
Merrow Commerce
88%inclusion473 decks538 decks
83%synergy
Merrow Reejerey
90%inclusion482 decks538 decks
80%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
87%inclusion466 decks537 decks
79%synergy
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
85%inclusion457 decks538 decks
75%synergy
Lord of Atlantis
81%inclusion435 decks538 decks
74%synergy
Emperor Mihail II
83%inclusion449 decks538 decks
74%synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
84%inclusion452 decks538 decks
73%synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
80%inclusion433 decks538 decks
71%synergy
Deeproot Waters
78%inclusion421 decks538 decks
69%synergy
Top Cards
Kiora's Follower
75%inclusion402 decks538 decks
59%synergy
Kopala, Warden of Waves
73%inclusion394 decks538 decks
64%synergy
Lullmage Mentor
71%inclusion383 decks538 decks
69%synergy
Intruder Alarm
68%inclusion367 decks538 decks
64%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
64%inclusion345 decks536 decks
59%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
63%inclusion339 decks538 decks
55%synergy
Quest for Renewal
62%inclusion332 decks538 decks
60%synergy
Seafloor Oracle
59%inclusion319 decks538 decks
51%synergy
Deeproot Elite
58%inclusion310 decks538 decks
49%synergy
Merfolk Sovereign
57%inclusion306 decks538 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
78%inclusion422 decks538 decks
52%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
78%inclusion419 decks538 decks
71%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
73%inclusion391 decks538 decks
55%synergy
Seedborn Muse
71%inclusion383 decks538 decks
55%synergy
Rhystic Study
69%inclusion372 decks538 decks
47%synergy
Force of Will
58%inclusion313 decks538 decks
48%synergy
Worldly Tutor
53%inclusion286 decks538 decks
37%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
41%inclusion220 decks538 decks
35%synergy
Mystical Tutor
35%inclusion190 decks538 decks
26%synergy
Chrome Mox
33%inclusion178 decks538 decks
26%synergy
Creatures
Merfolk Mistbinder
57%inclusion305 decks538 decks
49%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
57%inclusion304 decks538 decks
49%synergy
Murkfiend Liege
56%inclusion302 decks538 decks
41%synergy
Hakbal of the Surging Soul
56%inclusion299 decks537 decks
51%synergy
Singer of Swift Rivers
55%inclusion290 decks530 decks
47%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
50%inclusion268 decks538 decks
35%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
49%inclusion263 decks538 decks
36%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
46%inclusion246 decks538 decks
44%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
46%inclusion162 decks355 decks
42%synergy
Seahunter
42%inclusion228 decks538 decks
40%synergy
Forerunner of the Heralds
40%inclusion216 decks538 decks
36%synergy
Mistcaller
40%inclusion216 decks538 decks
39%synergy
Cursecatcher
40%inclusion216 decks538 decks
39%synergy
Tide Shaper
39%inclusion211 decks538 decks
37%synergy
Surgespanner
38%inclusion203 decks538 decks
34%synergy
Realmwalker
36%inclusion195 decks538 decks
28%synergy
Merfolk Trickster
36%inclusion193 decks538 decks
34%synergy
Fallowsage
36%inclusion191 decks538 decks
34%synergy
Benthic Biomancer
34%inclusion184 decks538 decks
28%synergy
Wanderwine Prophets
33%inclusion178 decks538 decks
31%synergy
Mindspring Merfolk
33%inclusion76 decks231 decks
31%synergy
Merrow Harbinger
33%inclusion175 decks538 decks
30%synergy
Silvergill Adept
33%inclusion175 decks538 decks
31%synergy
Birds of Paradise
30%inclusion163 decks538 decks
3%synergy
Tishana, Voice of Thunder
27%inclusion144 decks538 decks
21%synergy
Mist Dancer
25%inclusion132 decks530 decks
17%synergy
Cosi's Trickster
24%inclusion129 decks538 decks
23%synergy
Mist-Cloaked Herald
22%inclusion120 decks538 decks
20%synergy
Metallic Mimic
22%inclusion119 decks538 decks
16%synergy
Empress Galina
22%inclusion117 decks538 decks
21%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
21%inclusion111 decks538 decks
-11%synergy
Cenote Scout
19%inclusion103 decks537 decks
17%synergy
Deeproot Historian
18%inclusion96 decks530 decks
12%synergy
Sigil Tracer
17%inclusion94 decks538 decks
17%synergy
Forensic Researcher
17%inclusion74 decks431 decks
16%synergy
Masked Vandal
17%inclusion90 decks538 decks
15%synergy
Rishadan Dockhand
17%inclusion89 decks538 decks
16%synergy
Coralhelm Commander
16%inclusion87 decks538 decks
14%synergy
Harbinger of the Tides
16%inclusion85 decks538 decks
15%synergy
Merfolk Skydiver
15%inclusion83 decks538 decks
9%synergy
Enduring Vitality
15%inclusion45 decks294 decks
8%synergy
Jadelight Spelunker
15%inclusion82 decks537 decks
12%synergy
Tidal Warrior
15%inclusion81 decks538 decks
15%synergy
Deeproot Wayfinder
15%inclusion80 decks538 decks
14%synergy
Summon: Leviathan
15%inclusion19 decks128 decks
8%synergy
Floodpits Drowner
14%inclusion42 decks294 decks
13%synergy
True-Name Nemesis
14%inclusion75 decks538 decks
13%synergy
Delighted Halfling
14%inclusion75 decks538 decks
3%synergy
Roaming Throne
13%inclusion72 decks535 decks
5%synergy
Jungleborn Pioneer
12%inclusion67 decks538 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
54%inclusion289 decks538 decks
24%synergy
Mana Drain
53%inclusion286 decks538 decks
37%synergy
Swan Song
52%inclusion279 decks538 decks
33%synergy
Force of Negation
51%inclusion272 decks538 decks
42%synergy
Beast Within
41%inclusion218 decks538 decks
-10%synergy
Counterspell
39%inclusion209 decks538 decks
-11%synergy
Flare of Denial
37%inclusion133 decks363 decks
33%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
36%inclusion194 decks538 decks
32%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
34%inclusion185 decks538 decks
12%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
32%inclusion171 decks538 decks
27%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
30%inclusion159 decks538 decks
3%synergy
Pongify
27%inclusion145 decks538 decks
2%synergy
Chord of Calling
27%inclusion143 decks538 decks
19%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion87 decks355 decks
13%synergy
Nature's Claim
24%inclusion130 decks538 decks
14%synergy
Flusterstorm
21%inclusion114 decks538 decks
15%synergy
Crop Rotation
21%inclusion111 decks538 decks
7%synergy
Pact of Negation
20%inclusion105 decks538 decks
12%synergy
Mental Misstep
18%inclusion97 decks538 decks
13%synergy
Ripples of Potential
18%inclusion95 decks530 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
17%inclusion90 decks538 decks
-6%synergy
Inspiring Call
16%inclusion87 decks538 decks
2%synergy
Veil of Summer
16%inclusion85 decks538 decks
10%synergy
Force of Vigor
14%inclusion78 decks538 decks
10%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
14%inclusion73 decks538 decks
11%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
13%inclusion68 decks538 decks
8%synergy
Negate
12%inclusion64 decks538 decks
-14%synergy
Krosan Grip
12%inclusion63 decks538 decks
3%synergy
Growth Spiral
12%inclusion62 decks538 decks
-33%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion61 decks538 decks
-3%synergy
Resculpt
11%inclusion59 decks538 decks
5%synergy
Noxious Revival
11%inclusion57 decks538 decks
4%synergy
Kindred Summons
10%inclusion52 decks538 decks
9%synergy
Vitalize
7.2%inclusion39 decks538 decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
7.1%inclusion38 decks538 decks
-7%synergy
Chain of Vapor
6.3%inclusion34 decks538 decks
3%synergy
Strix Serenade
6.2%inclusion22 decks355 decks
2%synergy
Filter Out
5.6%inclusion30 decks538 decks
3%synergy
Dispel
5.6%inclusion30 decks538 decks
1%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
5.1%inclusion22 decks430 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Finale of Devastation
35%inclusion187 decks538 decks
23%synergy
Nature's Lore
31%inclusion166 decks538 decks
1%synergy
Three Visits
29%inclusion157 decks538 decks
6%synergy
Raise the Palisade
29%inclusion157 decks538 decks
23%synergy
Harvest Season
26%inclusion142 decks538 decks
25%synergy
Cultivate
20%inclusion106 decks538 decks
-27%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
18%inclusion95 decks538 decks
9%synergy
Farseek
16%inclusion85 decks538 decks
-8%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
16%inclusion84 decks538 decks
13%synergy
Wave Goodbye
15%inclusion79 decks530 decks
4%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
14%inclusion78 decks538 decks
4%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
14%inclusion74 decks538 decks
10%synergy
Neoform
14%inclusion74 decks538 decks
10%synergy
Rampant Growth
13%inclusion69 decks538 decks
-28%synergy
Distant Melody
13%inclusion69 decks538 decks
9%synergy
Kodama's Reach
12%inclusion64 decks538 decks
-25%synergy
Aquitect's Will
11%inclusion61 decks538 decks
10%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion60 decks538 decks
6%synergy
Ponder
6.5%inclusion35 decks538 decks
-1%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
5.6%inclusion30 decks538 decks
-7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Isochron Scepter
28%inclusion153 decks538 decks
26%synergy
The One Ring
22%inclusion119 decks538 decks
14%synergy
Herald's Horn
19%inclusion104 decks538 decks
15%synergy
Bident of Thassa
17%inclusion92 decks538 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion88 decks538 decks
-5%synergy
The Great Henge
16%inclusion87 decks538 decks
7%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
14%inclusion75 decks538 decks
12%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
12%inclusion66 decks538 decks
6%synergy
Coat of Arms
11%inclusion60 decks538 decks
10%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
11%inclusion59 decks538 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
9.5%inclusion51 decks538 decks
-16%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
8.6%inclusion46 decks538 decks
6%synergy
The Ozolith
8.2%inclusion44 decks538 decks
2%synergy
Door of Destinies
7.8%inclusion42 decks538 decks
6%synergy
Banner of Kinship
7.3%inclusion20 decks275 decks
5%synergy
Aether Vial
6.9%inclusion37 decks538 decks
7%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.7%inclusion36 decks538 decks
3%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
5.0%inclusion27 decks538 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Cryptolith Rite
54%inclusion289 decks538 decks
51%synergy
Mystic Remora
42%inclusion226 decks538 decks
26%synergy
Kindred Discovery
32%inclusion173 decks538 decks
22%synergy
Sylvan Library
28%inclusion153 decks538 decks
19%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
27%inclusion147 decks538 decks
19%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
20%inclusion110 decks538 decks
14%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
20%inclusion45 decks225 decks
18%synergy
Earthcraft
20%inclusion105 decks538 decks
19%synergy
Hardened Scales
17%inclusion89 decks538 decks
1%synergy
Elven Chorus
15%inclusion80 decks538 decks
11%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
15%inclusion80 decks538 decks
1%synergy
Wild Growth
14%inclusion75 decks538 decks
5%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
12%inclusion62 decks538 decks
9%synergy
Doubling Season
10%inclusion55 decks538 decks
1%synergy
Branching Evolution
10%inclusion55 decks538 decks
-1%synergy
Opposition
10%inclusion53 decks538 decks
9%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
9.5%inclusion51 decks538 decks
3%synergy
Guardian Project
8.7%inclusion47 decks538 decks
2%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
8.2%inclusion44 decks538 decks
4%synergy
Exploration
7.1%inclusion38 decks538 decks
-6%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
6.5%inclusion35 decks538 decks
6%synergy
Wizard Class
6.5%inclusion35 decks538 decks
1%synergy
Song of Freyalise
6.5%inclusion35 decks538 decks
6%synergy
Spreading Seas
5.8%inclusion31 decks538 decks
5%synergy
Burgeoning
5.2%inclusion28 decks538 decks
-2%synergy
Hadana's Climb
5.2%inclusion28 decks538 decks
1%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
5.2%inclusion28 decks538 decks
-1%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
5.0%inclusion27 decks538 decks
2%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
6.3%inclusion34 decks538 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, Thief of Crowns
22%inclusion120 decks538 decks
15%synergy
Kiora, Master of the Depths
5.2%inclusion28 decks538 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
73%inclusion395 decks538 decks
51%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
67%inclusion358 decks538 decks
48%synergy
Three Tree City
52%inclusion165 decks319 decks
47%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
50%inclusion270 decks538 decks
44%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
49%inclusion265 decks538 decks
27%synergy
Reliquary Tower
45%inclusion242 decks538 decks
-5%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
35%inclusion187 decks538 decks
32%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
31%inclusion167 decks538 decks
13%synergy
Ancient Tomb
30%inclusion159 decks538 decks
20%synergy
Mutavault
26%inclusion140 decks538 decks
25%synergy
Mistrise Village
20%inclusion35 decks176 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
17%inclusion89 decks538 decks
4%synergy
Karn's Bastion
13%inclusion68 decks538 decks
1%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Shifting Woodland
10%inclusion34 decks353 decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.7%inclusion47 decks538 decks
-13%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.2%inclusion44 decks538 decks
3%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
6.9%inclusion37 decks538 decks
2%synergy
Strip Mine
6.5%inclusion35 decks538 decks
4%synergy
Yavimaya Hollow
5.9%inclusion32 decks538 decks
5%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
5.4%inclusion29 decks538 decks
-12%synergy
Castle Vantress
5.4%inclusion29 decks538 decks
-2%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.2%inclusion28 decks538 decks
1%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
5.0%inclusion27 decks538 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion488 decks538 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion392 decks538 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
38%inclusion207 decks538 decks
17%synergy
Simic Signet
30%inclusion160 decks538 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Diamond
25%inclusion133 decks538 decks
20%synergy
Mana Crypt
24%inclusion127 decks538 decks
20%synergy
Lotus Petal
20%inclusion108 decks538 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion100 decks538 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion94 decks538 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Amber
17%inclusion91 decks538 decks
11%synergy
Mana Vault
16%inclusion84 decks538 decks
9%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
11%inclusion59 decks538 decks
9%synergy
Patchwork Banner
11%inclusion34 decks315 decks
7%synergy
Mox Opal
8.7%inclusion47 decks538 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
94%inclusion504 decks538 decks
8%synergy
Island
93%inclusion500 decks538 decks
-2%synergy
Breeding Pool
93%inclusion499 decks538 decks
48%synergy
Forest
92%inclusion497 decks538 decks
-3%synergy
Misty Rainforest
83%inclusion449 decks538 decks
52%synergy
Tropical Island
80%inclusion430 decks538 decks
66%synergy
Cavern of Souls
80%inclusion430 decks538 decks
74%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
77%inclusion414 decks538 decks
33%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
61%inclusion326 decks538 decks
8%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
59%inclusion316 decks538 decks
0%synergy
Flooded Strand
52%inclusion279 decks538 decks
41%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
48%inclusion260 decks538 decks
28%synergy
Scalding Tarn
48%inclusion260 decks538 decks
38%synergy
Polluted Delta
45%inclusion242 decks538 decks
35%synergy
Windswept Heath
43%inclusion233 decks538 decks
33%synergy
Flooded Grove
43%inclusion230 decks538 decks
3%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
42%inclusion224 decks538 decks
0%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
40%inclusion215 decks538 decks
30%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
38%inclusion205 decks538 decks
18%synergy
Wooded Foothills
36%inclusion191 decks538 decks
26%synergy
Path of Ancestry
32%inclusion172 decks538 decks
14%synergy
Willowrush Verge
30%inclusion69 decks232 decks
14%synergy
Prismatic Vista
29%inclusion158 decks538 decks
22%synergy
Hedge Maze
29%inclusion123 decks431 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion87 decks355 decks
13%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
24%inclusion131 decks538 decks
18%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
23%inclusion124 decks538 decks
15%synergy
City of Brass
22%inclusion120 decks538 decks
16%synergy
Mana Confluence
22%inclusion119 decks538 decks
16%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
20%inclusion107 decks538 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion100 decks538 decks
-5%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
17%inclusion94 decks538 decks
5%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
16%inclusion87 decks538 decks
-33%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
15%inclusion79 decks538 decks
-24%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
14%inclusion78 decks538 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Mystery
11%inclusion61 decks538 decks
-27%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion60 decks538 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion58 decks538 decks
-4%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
11%inclusion58 decks538 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
7.4%inclusion40 decks538 decks
0%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.2%inclusion39 decks538 decks
4%synergy
Overflowing Basin
7.0%inclusion28 decks401 decks
-12%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
6.9%inclusion37 decks538 decks
0%synergy
Rimewood Falls
5.4%inclusion29 decks538 decks
-4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
5.2%inclusion28 decks538 decks
-17%synergy