Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca (Commander) - Merfolk

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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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Harmonized Crescendo
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Silvergill Mentor
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Champions of the Shoal
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Eclipsed Realms
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Pestered Wellguard
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Merrow Reejerey
92%inclusion1.57K decks1.70K decks
84%synergy
Deeproot Waters
90%inclusion1.53K decks1.70K decks
82%synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
92%inclusion1.56K decks1.70K decks
81%synergy
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
89%inclusion1.50K decks1.70K decks
79%synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
86%inclusion1.47K decks1.70K decks
78%synergy
Kopala, Warden of Waves
86%inclusion1.46K decks1.70K decks
77%synergy
Emperor Mihail II
85%inclusion1.44K decks1.70K decks
76%synergy
Merrow Commerce
79%inclusion1.34K decks1.70K decks
75%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
82%inclusion1.39K decks1.70K decks
74%synergy
Deeproot Elite
80%inclusion1.36K decks1.70K decks
72%synergy
Top Cards
Merfolk Sovereign
79%inclusion1.34K decks1.70K decks
71%synergy
Vodalian Hexcatcher
79%inclusion1.33K decks1.70K decks
72%synergy
Seafloor Oracle
79%inclusion1.33K decks1.70K decks
71%synergy
Merfolk Mistbinder
77%inclusion1.31K decks1.70K decks
70%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
74%inclusion1.25K decks1.70K decks
60%synergy
Lord of Atlantis
72%inclusion1.23K decks1.70K decks
66%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
71%inclusion1.20K decks1.70K decks
59%synergy
Kiora's Follower
68%inclusion1.16K decks1.70K decks
53%synergy
Hakbal of the Surging Soul
68%inclusion1.15K decks1.70K decks
64%synergy
Murkfiend Liege
66%inclusion1.13K decks1.70K decks
52%synergy
Game Changers
Seedborn Muse
49%inclusion827 decks1.70K decks
33%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
43%inclusion730 decks1.70K decks
17%synergy
Rhystic Study
27%inclusion455 decks1.70K decks
5%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
22%inclusion368 decks1.70K decks
4%synergy
Worldly Tutor
17%inclusion281 decks1.70K decks
1%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
15%inclusion253 decks1.70K decks
10%synergy
Force of Will
13%inclusion217 decks1.70K decks
3%synergy
Mystical Tutor
11%inclusion193 decks1.70K decks
2%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
8.5%inclusion145 decks1.70K decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Singer of Swift Rivers
64%inclusion1.09K decks1.70K decks
57%synergy
Lullmage Mentor
61%inclusion1.04K decks1.70K decks
59%synergy
Forerunner of the Heralds
60%inclusion1.02K decks1.70K decks
57%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
54%inclusion924 decks1.70K decks
47%synergy
Mist Dancer
44%inclusion751 decks1.70K decks
37%synergy
Merrow Harbinger
44%inclusion746 decks1.70K decks
42%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
44%inclusion743 decks1.70K decks
38%synergy
Fallowsage
43%inclusion737 decks1.70K decks
42%synergy
Surgespanner
43%inclusion735 decks1.70K decks
40%synergy
Seahunter
43%inclusion727 decks1.70K decks
41%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
42%inclusion706 decks1.70K decks
11%synergy
Tishana, Voice of Thunder
42%inclusion706 decks1.70K decks
36%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
39%inclusion459 decks1.17K decks
35%synergy
Realmwalker
39%inclusion659 decks1.70K decks
32%synergy
Benthic Biomancer
38%inclusion648 decks1.70K decks
32%synergy
Silvergill Adept
37%inclusion630 decks1.70K decks
36%synergy
Merfolk Skydiver
36%inclusion613 decks1.70K decks
30%synergy
Tide Shaper
34%inclusion586 decks1.70K decks
33%synergy
Merfolk Trickster
33%inclusion555 decks1.70K decks
31%synergy
Zegana, Utopian Speaker
33%inclusion555 decks1.70K decks
25%synergy
Deeproot Historian
31%inclusion535 decks1.70K decks
26%synergy
Wanderwine Prophets
30%inclusion513 decks1.70K decks
28%synergy
Metallic Mimic
28%inclusion470 decks1.70K decks
22%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
27%inclusion466 decks1.70K decks
26%synergy
Mist-Cloaked Herald
27%inclusion451 decks1.70K decks
24%synergy
Summon: Leviathan
26%inclusion32 decks125 decks
18%synergy
Cursecatcher
24%inclusion413 decks1.70K decks
23%synergy
Coralhelm Commander
24%inclusion406 decks1.70K decks
22%synergy
Harbinger of the Tides
23%inclusion399 decks1.70K decks
23%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
23%inclusion391 decks1.70K decks
15%synergy
Mistcaller
23%inclusion390 decks1.70K decks
22%synergy
Tempest Caller
22%inclusion380 decks1.70K decks
21%synergy
Mindspring Merfolk
22%inclusion45 decks205 decks
20%synergy
Nicanzil, Current Conductor
21%inclusion352 decks1.70K decks
13%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
20%inclusion348 decks1.70K decks
12%synergy
Prime Speaker Zegana
20%inclusion343 decks1.70K decks
10%synergy
Cenote Scout
18%inclusion308 decks1.70K decks
16%synergy
Jadelight Ranger
18%inclusion301 decks1.70K decks
16%synergy
Jungleborn Pioneer
18%inclusion299 decks1.70K decks
17%synergy
Deepchannel Mentor
17%inclusion297 decks1.70K decks
16%synergy
Cosi's Trickster
17%inclusion295 decks1.70K decks
17%synergy
Empress Galina
17%inclusion295 decks1.70K decks
17%synergy
Tributary Instructor
17%inclusion288 decks1.70K decks
13%synergy
Jadelight Spelunker
17%inclusion286 decks1.70K decks
14%synergy
Floodpits Drowner
16%inclusion116 decks711 decks
15%synergy
Kiora, the Rising Tide
16%inclusion79 decks501 decks
13%synergy
River Sneak
15%inclusion260 decks1.70K decks
14%synergy
True-Name Nemesis
15%inclusion258 decks1.70K decks
14%synergy
Deeproot Wayfinder
15%inclusion257 decks1.70K decks
14%synergy
Wake Thrasher
14%inclusion233 decks1.70K decks
13%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
63%inclusion1.07K decks1.70K decks
13%synergy
Beast Within
52%inclusion887 decks1.70K decks
2%synergy
Heroic Intervention
47%inclusion800 decks1.70K decks
17%synergy
Inspiring Call
39%inclusion661 decks1.70K decks
26%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
37%inclusion626 decks1.70K decks
11%synergy
Negate
37%inclusion621 decks1.70K decks
11%synergy
Growth Spiral
34%inclusion574 decks1.70K decks
-11%synergy
Ripples of Potential
31%inclusion531 decks1.70K decks
22%synergy
Pongify
28%inclusion473 decks1.70K decks
3%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
26%inclusion437 decks1.70K decks
21%synergy
Arcane Denial
21%inclusion364 decks1.70K decks
-1%synergy
Swan Song
21%inclusion354 decks1.70K decks
2%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion324 decks1.70K decks
-4%synergy
Nature's Claim
17%inclusion292 decks1.70K decks
7%synergy
Mana Drain
17%inclusion287 decks1.70K decks
1%synergy
Flare of Denial
15%inclusion191 decks1.25K decks
12%synergy
Aetherize
14%inclusion240 decks1.70K decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion160 decks1.17K decks
2%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion230 decks1.70K decks
-1%synergy
Return to Nature
13%inclusion218 decks1.70K decks
7%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
13%inclusion213 decks1.70K decks
8%synergy
Krosan Grip
12%inclusion208 decks1.70K decks
5%synergy
Force of Negation
10%inclusion171 decks1.70K decks
1%synergy
Chord of Calling
9.1%inclusion155 decks1.70K decks
1%synergy
Mutational Advantage
9.0%inclusion139 decks1.54K decks
4%synergy
Filter Out
8.6%inclusion146 decks1.70K decks
6%synergy
Kindred Summons
7.9%inclusion135 decks1.70K decks
7%synergy
Simic Charm
7.9%inclusion135 decks1.70K decks
0%synergy
Quandrix Command
7.6%inclusion129 decks1.70K decks
3%synergy
Voidslime
7.6%inclusion129 decks1.70K decks
2%synergy
Resculpt
7.5%inclusion127 decks1.70K decks
2%synergy
Brainstorm
7.4%inclusion125 decks1.70K decks
-7%synergy
Vitalize
6.0%inclusion102 decks1.70K decks
5%synergy
Spell Pierce
5.8%inclusion99 decks1.70K decks
2%synergy
Disallow
5.4%inclusion91 decks1.70K decks
4%synergy
Origin of Metalbending
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
5.2%inclusion88 decks1.70K decks
-5%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
44%inclusion745 decks1.70K decks
-3%synergy
Harvest Season
40%inclusion677 decks1.70K decks
38%synergy
Rampant Growth
36%inclusion614 decks1.70K decks
-4%synergy
Wave Goodbye
33%inclusion560 decks1.70K decks
22%synergy
Kodama's Reach
32%inclusion552 decks1.70K decks
-3%synergy
Raise the Palisade
29%inclusion495 decks1.70K decks
23%synergy
Nature's Lore
26%inclusion445 decks1.70K decks
-4%synergy
Aquitect's Will
25%inclusion417 decks1.70K decks
23%synergy
Distant Melody
23%inclusion388 decks1.70K decks
20%synergy
Farseek
22%inclusion366 decks1.70K decks
-4%synergy
Three Visits
21%inclusion361 decks1.70K decks
-2%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
12%inclusion201 decks1.70K decks
9%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion195 decks1.70K decks
2%synergy
River's Rebuke
11%inclusion194 decks1.70K decks
9%synergy
Explore
11%inclusion184 decks1.70K decks
-9%synergy
Curse of the Swine
8.5%inclusion144 decks1.70K decks
-2%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
7.6%inclusion129 decks1.70K decks
-5%synergy
Finale of Devastation
7.4%inclusion125 decks1.70K decks
-5%synergy
Shared Roots
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Ravenform
6.5%inclusion111 decks1.70K decks
2%synergy
Ponder
6.3%inclusion107 decks1.70K decks
-1%synergy
Wanderwine Farewell
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Neoform
5.6%inclusion95 decks1.70K decks
2%synergy
Rite of Replication
5.5%inclusion94 decks1.70K decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bident of Thassa
32%inclusion545 decks1.70K decks
25%synergy
Herald's Horn
30%inclusion512 decks1.70K decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion376 decks1.70K decks
-3%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
21%inclusion364 decks1.70K decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion279 decks1.70K decks
-5%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
15%inclusion252 decks1.70K decks
14%synergy
Door of Destinies
11%inclusion190 decks1.70K decks
10%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
11%inclusion189 decks1.70K decks
5%synergy
Isochron Scepter
10%inclusion174 decks1.70K decks
8%synergy
Banner of Kinship
10%inclusion51 decks506 decks
8%synergy
Coat of Arms
8.3%inclusion141 decks1.70K decks
7%synergy
The Great Henge
7.6%inclusion130 decks1.70K decks
-1%synergy
The Ozolith
6.6%inclusion112 decks1.70K decks
1%synergy
Icon of Ancestry
5.6%inclusion95 decks1.70K decks
5%synergy
Stoneforge Masterwork
5.0%inclusion85 decks1.70K decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Quest for Renewal
50%inclusion858 decks1.70K decks
49%synergy
Kindred Discovery
47%inclusion798 decks1.70K decks
37%synergy
Intruder Alarm
45%inclusion758 decks1.70K decks
41%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
44%inclusion750 decks1.70K decks
36%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
34%inclusion580 decks1.70K decks
31%synergy
Hardened Scales
29%inclusion501 decks1.70K decks
15%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
29%inclusion497 decks1.70K decks
16%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
21%inclusion352 decks1.70K decks
15%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
16%inclusion29 decks184 decks
14%synergy
Elven Chorus
15%inclusion259 decks1.70K decks
12%synergy
Branching Evolution
15%inclusion250 decks1.70K decks
4%synergy
Mystic Remora
15%inclusion249 decks1.70K decks
-1%synergy
Hadana's Climb
12%inclusion209 decks1.70K decks
8%synergy
Guardian Project
11%inclusion182 decks1.70K decks
4%synergy
Aquatic Incursion
10%inclusion178 decks1.70K decks
10%synergy
Path of Discovery
9.1%inclusion154 decks1.70K decks
7%synergy
Spreading Seas
8.2%inclusion140 decks1.70K decks
7%synergy
Song of Freyalise
7.9%inclusion135 decks1.70K decks
7%synergy
Doubling Season
7.9%inclusion134 decks1.70K decks
-2%synergy
Wizard Class
7.5%inclusion127 decks1.70K decks
2%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
7.4%inclusion126 decks1.70K decks
3%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
7.4%inclusion125 decks1.70K decks
4%synergy
Wild Growth
7.2%inclusion122 decks1.70K decks
-2%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
7.2%inclusion122 decks1.70K decks
3%synergy
Sylvan Library
6.5%inclusion111 decks1.70K decks
-3%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
5.5%inclusion93 decks1.70K decks
-1%synergy
Lost in the Maze
5.3%inclusion90 decks1.69K decks
5%synergy
Opposition
5.2%inclusion89 decks1.70K decks
5%synergy
Exploration
5.1%inclusion87 decks1.70K decks
-8%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
5.0%inclusion85 decks1.70K decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, Thief of Crowns
7.9%inclusion134 decks1.70K decks
1%synergy
Kiora, Master of the Depths
7.8%inclusion132 decks1.70K decks
5%synergy
Kiora, the Crashing Wave
5.1%inclusion86 decks1.70K decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
60%inclusion1.01K decks1.70K decks
10%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
34%inclusion579 decks1.70K decks
17%synergy
Three Tree City
28%inclusion265 decks958 decks
23%synergy
Karn's Bastion
24%inclusion410 decks1.70K decks
13%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
23%inclusion390 decks1.70K decks
0%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
21%inclusion355 decks1.70K decks
2%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
19%inclusion317 decks1.70K decks
-3%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
17%inclusion295 decks1.70K decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion291 decks1.70K decks
-5%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
17%inclusion283 decks1.70K decks
4%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
14%inclusion234 decks1.70K decks
7%synergy
Mutavault
13%inclusion219 decks1.70K decks
11%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
12%inclusion200 decks1.70K decks
-6%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
12%inclusion197 decks1.70K decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion165 decks1.70K decks
-6%synergy
Halimar Depths
6.8%inclusion115 decks1.70K decks
4%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Castle Vantress
6.3%inclusion107 decks1.70K decks
-1%synergy
Lumbering Falls
6.0%inclusion102 decks1.70K decks
-1%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
5.6%inclusion96 decks1.70K decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
84%inclusion1.43K decks1.70K decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion1.21K decks1.70K decks
8%synergy
Simic Signet
43%inclusion724 decks1.70K decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
29%inclusion500 decks1.70K decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion367 decks1.70K decks
1%synergy
Patchwork Banner
17%inclusion160 decks933 decks
14%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.0%inclusion153 decks1.70K decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.1%inclusion138 decks1.70K decks
-2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.3%inclusion124 decks1.70K decks
2%synergy
Mana Crypt
5.4%inclusion92 decks1.70K decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion1.67K decks1.70K decks
3%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion1.66K decks1.70K decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion1.52K decks1.70K decks
4%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
72%inclusion1.23K decks1.70K decks
13%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
59%inclusion1K decks1.70K decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
57%inclusion975 decks1.70K decks
40%synergy
Breeding Pool
56%inclusion957 decks1.70K decks
10%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
54%inclusion913 decks1.70K decks
10%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
47%inclusion806 decks1.70K decks
5%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
47%inclusion805 decks1.70K decks
40%synergy
Flooded Grove
44%inclusion743 decks1.70K decks
2%synergy
Temple of Mystery
42%inclusion721 decks1.70K decks
4%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
42%inclusion720 decks1.70K decks
-6%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
42%inclusion708 decks1.70K decks
3%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
38%inclusion638 decks1.70K decks
30%synergy
Misty Rainforest
34%inclusion580 decks1.70K decks
3%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
32%inclusion550 decks1.70K decks
12%synergy
Cavern of Souls
32%inclusion546 decks1.70K decks
26%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
28%inclusion472 decks1.70K decks
7%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
22%inclusion371 decks1.70K decks
9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion303 decks1.70K decks
-7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion300 decks1.70K decks
-6%synergy
Hedge Maze
18%inclusion299 decks1.70K decks
-2%synergy
Willowrush Verge
16%inclusion34 decks209 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion270 decks1.70K decks
-6%synergy
Tropical Island
15%inclusion252 decks1.70K decks
0%synergy
Thornwood Falls
14%inclusion238 decks1.70K decks
-4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion160 decks1.17K decks
2%synergy
Overflowing Basin
13%inclusion204 decks1.56K decks
-6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion209 decks1.70K decks
-7%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion203 decks1.70K decks
-3%synergy
Tangled Islet
12%inclusion199 decks1.70K decks
-5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion195 decks1.70K decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
10%inclusion175 decks1.70K decks
-1%synergy
Simic Guildgate
9.1%inclusion154 decks1.70K decks
-1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
8.8%inclusion149 decks1.70K decks
-1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.5%inclusion144 decks1.70K decks
1%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
8.3%inclusion141 decks1.70K decks
4%synergy
Polluted Delta
8.1%inclusion138 decks1.70K decks
-2%synergy
Windswept Heath
7.9%inclusion135 decks1.70K decks
-3%synergy
Rimewood Falls
7.4%inclusion125 decks1.70K decks
-2%synergy
Woodland Stream
7.4%inclusion125 decks1.70K decks
2%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
7.1%inclusion121 decks1.70K decks
-3%synergy
Wooded Foothills
6.8%inclusion116 decks1.70K decks
-3%synergy
Sodden Verdure
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy