Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca (Commander) - Expensive 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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Vodalian Hexcatcher
92%inclusion244 decks265 decks
85%synergy
Merrow Commerce
89%inclusion236 decks265 decks
84%synergy
Merrow Reejerey
92%inclusion245 decks265 decks
83%synergy
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
90%inclusion238 decks265 decks
80%synergy
Lord of Atlantis
86%inclusion229 decks265 decks
80%synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
89%inclusion237 decks265 decks
78%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
86%inclusion226 decks264 decks
78%synergy
Emperor Mihail II
85%inclusion225 decks265 decks
75%synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
82%inclusion218 decks265 decks
73%synergy
Deeproot Waters
81%inclusion215 decks265 decks
72%synergy
Top Cards
Kopala, Warden of Waves
78%inclusion206 decks265 decks
68%synergy
Lullmage Mentor
70%inclusion186 decks265 decks
68%synergy
Kiora's Follower
69%inclusion182 decks265 decks
53%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
65%inclusion172 decks265 decks
57%synergy
Intruder Alarm
64%inclusion169 decks265 decks
60%synergy
Seafloor Oracle
64%inclusion169 decks265 decks
55%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
63%inclusion165 decks263 decks
57%synergy
Deeproot Elite
61%inclusion162 decks265 decks
53%synergy
Quest for Renewal
61%inclusion161 decks265 decks
59%synergy
Merfolk Sovereign
60%inclusion160 decks265 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Gaea's Cradle
87%inclusion231 decks265 decks
80%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
82%inclusion216 decks265 decks
55%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
71%inclusion189 decks265 decks
54%synergy
Rhystic Study
70%inclusion186 decks265 decks
48%synergy
Seedborn Muse
67%inclusion178 decks265 decks
51%synergy
Force of Will
58%inclusion154 decks265 decks
48%synergy
Worldly Tutor
52%inclusion137 decks265 decks
36%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
41%inclusion109 decks265 decks
36%synergy
Chrome Mox
34%inclusion90 decks265 decks
27%synergy
Mystical Tutor
33%inclusion87 decks265 decks
23%synergy
Creatures
Merfolk Mistbinder
59%inclusion156 decks265 decks
51%synergy
Murkfiend Liege
58%inclusion153 decks265 decks
43%synergy
Singer of Swift Rivers
57%inclusion146 decks258 decks
49%synergy
Hakbal of the Surging Soul
56%inclusion148 decks264 decks
52%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
55%inclusion147 decks265 decks
48%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
55%inclusion145 decks265 decks
40%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
52%inclusion138 decks265 decks
39%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
51%inclusion57 decks112 decks
47%synergy
Seahunter
48%inclusion126 decks265 decks
45%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
48%inclusion126 decks265 decks
45%synergy
Mistcaller
42%inclusion111 decks265 decks
41%synergy
Cursecatcher
42%inclusion110 decks265 decks
41%synergy
Forerunner of the Heralds
40%inclusion106 decks265 decks
36%synergy
Realmwalker
40%inclusion106 decks265 decks
32%synergy
Tide Shaper
39%inclusion103 decks265 decks
37%synergy
Surgespanner
38%inclusion102 decks265 decks
35%synergy
Merfolk Trickster
38%inclusion102 decks265 decks
37%synergy
Merrow Harbinger
36%inclusion95 decks265 decks
33%synergy
Wanderwine Prophets
36%inclusion95 decks265 decks
34%synergy
Fallowsage
36%inclusion95 decks265 decks
35%synergy
Benthic Biomancer
34%inclusion89 decks265 decks
27%synergy
Silvergill Adept
33%inclusion88 decks265 decks
32%synergy
Mist Dancer
30%inclusion77 decks258 decks
22%synergy
Tishana, Voice of Thunder
30%inclusion79 decks265 decks
24%synergy
Birds of Paradise
28%inclusion74 decks265 decks
0%synergy
Cosi's Trickster
27%inclusion71 decks265 decks
26%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
23%inclusion62 decks265 decks
-8%synergy
Metallic Mimic
22%inclusion59 decks265 decks
17%synergy
Mist-Cloaked Herald
22%inclusion58 decks265 decks
19%synergy
Empress Galina
22%inclusion58 decks265 decks
21%synergy
Deeproot Historian
20%inclusion51 decks258 decks
14%synergy
Cenote Scout
19%inclusion49 decks264 decks
16%synergy
Enduring Vitality
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Roaming Throne
18%inclusion48 decks262 decks
10%synergy
Jadelight Spelunker
18%inclusion48 decks264 decks
15%synergy
Kiora, the Rising Tide
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Forensic Researcher
18%inclusion32 decks178 decks
17%synergy
Coralhelm Commander
18%inclusion47 decks265 decks
16%synergy
Sigil Tracer
17%inclusion44 decks265 decks
16%synergy
Merfolk Skydiver
17%inclusion44 decks265 decks
10%synergy
Masked Vandal
16%inclusion43 decks265 decks
14%synergy
Tidal Warrior
16%inclusion42 decks265 decks
15%synergy
Harbinger of the Tides
16%inclusion42 decks265 decks
15%synergy
Mindspring Merfolk
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
True-Name Nemesis
15%inclusion40 decks265 decks
14%synergy
Floodpits Drowner
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Rishadan Dockhand
15%inclusion39 decks265 decks
14%synergy
Prime Speaker Zegana
14%inclusion36 decks265 decks
3%synergy
Jungleborn Pioneer
13%inclusion35 decks265 decks
13%synergy
Zegana, Utopian Speaker
13%inclusion34 decks265 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Swan Song
54%inclusion142 decks265 decks
35%synergy
Heroic Intervention
52%inclusion139 decks265 decks
22%synergy
Mana Drain
50%inclusion133 decks265 decks
34%synergy
Force of Negation
49%inclusion129 decks265 decks
40%synergy
Beast Within
42%inclusion110 decks265 decks
-9%synergy
Counterspell
38%inclusion102 decks265 decks
-12%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
35%inclusion92 decks265 decks
12%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
34%inclusion91 decks265 decks
8%synergy
Flare of Denial
34%inclusion40 decks119 decks
30%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
34%inclusion89 decks265 decks
29%synergy
Pongify
29%inclusion78 decks265 decks
5%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
29%inclusion77 decks265 decks
24%synergy
Chord of Calling
25%inclusion65 decks265 decks
17%synergy
Nature's Claim
24%inclusion64 decks265 decks
14%synergy
Flusterstorm
21%inclusion55 decks265 decks
14%synergy
Pact of Negation
20%inclusion53 decks265 decks
13%synergy
Ripples of Potential
19%inclusion48 decks258 decks
8%synergy
Crop Rotation
18%inclusion49 decks265 decks
5%synergy
Mental Misstep
18%inclusion48 decks265 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Denial
18%inclusion48 decks265 decks
-4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Resculpt
16%inclusion43 decks265 decks
10%synergy
Inspiring Call
16%inclusion43 decks265 decks
2%synergy
Veil of Summer
15%inclusion39 decks265 decks
9%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion37 decks265 decks
-1%synergy
Growth Spiral
13%inclusion35 decks265 decks
-31%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
13%inclusion34 decks265 decks
10%synergy
Force of Vigor
13%inclusion34 decks265 decks
8%synergy
Kindred Summons
13%inclusion34 decks265 decks
12%synergy
Negate
11%inclusion29 decks265 decks
-15%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
11%inclusion28 decks265 decks
6%synergy
Krosan Grip
10%inclusion27 decks265 decks
2%synergy
Noxious Revival
9.4%inclusion25 decks265 decks
3%synergy
Filter Out
7.2%inclusion19 decks265 decks
4%synergy
Strix Serenade
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
6.8%inclusion12 decks177 decks
0%synergy
Chain of Vapor
6.4%inclusion17 decks265 decks
3%synergy
Brainstorm
5.3%inclusion14 decks265 decks
-9%synergy
Voidslime
5.3%inclusion14 decks265 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Finale of Devastation
32%inclusion85 decks265 decks
20%synergy
Raise the Palisade
31%inclusion81 decks265 decks
24%synergy
Nature's Lore
29%inclusion78 decks265 decks
-1%synergy
Harvest Season
28%inclusion75 decks265 decks
26%synergy
Three Visits
28%inclusion74 decks265 decks
5%synergy
Cultivate
20%inclusion53 decks265 decks
-27%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
19%inclusion51 decks265 decks
10%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
16%inclusion43 decks265 decks
13%synergy
Farseek
14%inclusion38 decks265 decks
-10%synergy
Distant Melody
14%inclusion37 decks265 decks
11%synergy
Rampant Growth
14%inclusion36 decks265 decks
-27%synergy
Aquitect's Will
13%inclusion35 decks265 decks
12%synergy
Kodama's Reach
12%inclusion32 decks265 decks
-25%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion32 decks265 decks
2%synergy
Wave Goodbye
12%inclusion31 decks258 decks
1%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
11%inclusion29 decks265 decks
7%synergy
Neoform
11%inclusion29 decks265 decks
7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.9%inclusion21 decks265 decks
2%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
6.4%inclusion17 decks265 decks
-6%synergy
Curse of the Swine
5.7%inclusion15 decks265 decks
-6%synergy
River's Rebuke
5.3%inclusion14 decks265 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Isochron Scepter
26%inclusion70 decks265 decks
24%synergy
Bident of Thassa
20%inclusion54 decks265 decks
13%synergy
Herald's Horn
20%inclusion53 decks265 decks
16%synergy
The One Ring
19%inclusion51 decks265 decks
12%synergy
The Great Henge
17%inclusion46 decks265 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion44 decks265 decks
-5%synergy
Banner of Kinship
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
15%inclusion39 decks265 decks
12%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
12%inclusion33 decks265 decks
6%synergy
Coat of Arms
12%inclusion32 decks265 decks
11%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
12%inclusion32 decks265 decks
12%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
11%inclusion28 decks265 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion26 decks265 decks
-16%synergy
The Ozolith
9.4%inclusion25 decks265 decks
3%synergy
Aether Vial
9.4%inclusion25 decks265 decks
9%synergy
Door of Destinies
8.3%inclusion22 decks265 decks
7%synergy
Quicksilver Fountain
6.4%inclusion17 decks265 decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.0%inclusion16 decks265 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Cryptolith Rite
55%inclusion146 decks265 decks
52%synergy
Mystic Remora
42%inclusion111 decks265 decks
26%synergy
Kindred Discovery
37%inclusion98 decks265 decks
27%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
35%inclusion93 decks265 decks
27%synergy
Sylvan Library
27%inclusion71 decks265 decks
17%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
21%inclusion55 decks265 decks
15%synergy
Earthcraft
18%inclusion48 decks265 decks
17%synergy
Elven Chorus
17%inclusion46 decks265 decks
14%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
15%inclusion41 decks265 decks
2%synergy
Hardened Scales
15%inclusion40 decks265 decks
0%synergy
Wild Growth
12%inclusion33 decks265 decks
4%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
12%inclusion32 decks265 decks
9%synergy
Doubling Season
11%inclusion29 decks265 decks
1%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
8.7%inclusion23 decks265 decks
2%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
8.7%inclusion23 decks265 decks
2%synergy
Spreading Seas
8.7%inclusion23 decks265 decks
8%synergy
Branching Evolution
8.3%inclusion22 decks265 decks
-3%synergy
Guardian Project
8.3%inclusion22 decks265 decks
2%synergy
Opposition
7.9%inclusion21 decks265 decks
7%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Hadana's Climb
7.5%inclusion20 decks265 decks
3%synergy
Song of Freyalise
7.2%inclusion19 decks265 decks
7%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.8%inclusion18 decks265 decks
2%synergy
Exploration
6.4%inclusion17 decks265 decks
-7%synergy
Back to Basics
6.0%inclusion16 decks265 decks
6%synergy
Wizard Class
6.0%inclusion16 decks265 decks
1%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
5.7%inclusion15 decks265 decks
2%synergy
Counterbalance
5.3%inclusion14 decks265 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
5.3%inclusion14 decks265 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, Thief of Crowns
25%inclusion67 decks265 decks
18%synergy
Kiora, Master of the Depths
5.3%inclusion14 decks265 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
72%inclusion190 decks265 decks
50%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
65%inclusion173 decks265 decks
46%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
56%inclusion148 decks265 decks
34%synergy
Three Tree City
55%inclusion44 decks80 decks
50%synergy
Reliquary Tower
50%inclusion132 decks265 decks
0%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
49%inclusion131 decks265 decks
43%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
33%inclusion88 decks265 decks
15%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
32%inclusion84 decks265 decks
29%synergy
Ancient Tomb
27%inclusion71 decks265 decks
17%synergy
Mutavault
23%inclusion62 decks265 decks
22%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
18%inclusion47 decks265 decks
5%synergy
Karn's Bastion
13%inclusion34 decks265 decks
1%synergy
Shifting Woodland
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
9.1%inclusion24 decks265 decks
4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.3%inclusion22 decks265 decks
-14%synergy
Strip Mine
6.8%inclusion18 decks265 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.4%inclusion17 decks265 decks
1%synergy
Yavimaya Hollow
6.4%inclusion17 decks265 decks
6%synergy
Rivendell
6.0%inclusion16 decks265 decks
0%synergy
Castle Vantress
6.0%inclusion16 decks265 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.3%inclusion14 decks265 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion238 decks265 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
72%inclusion191 decks265 decks
9%synergy
Mana Crypt
41%inclusion109 decks265 decks
37%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
35%inclusion94 decks265 decks
14%synergy
Simic Signet
30%inclusion80 decks265 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Diamond
25%inclusion67 decks265 decks
20%synergy
Lotus Petal
20%inclusion53 decks265 decks
13%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
19%inclusion50 decks265 decks
16%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion47 decks265 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion45 decks265 decks
8%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion37 decks265 decks
8%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion34 decks265 decks
7%synergy
Patchwork Banner
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Mox Opal
8.7%inclusion23 decks265 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Breeding Pool
93%inclusion247 decks265 decks
48%synergy
Island
93%inclusion246 decks265 decks
-3%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion244 decks265 decks
7%synergy
Forest
92%inclusion244 decks265 decks
-3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
82%inclusion218 decks265 decks
76%synergy
Misty Rainforest
82%inclusion217 decks265 decks
51%synergy
Tropical Island
80%inclusion212 decks265 decks
66%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
72%inclusion191 decks265 decks
28%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
60%inclusion158 decks265 decks
1%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
56%inclusion149 decks265 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
50%inclusion133 decks265 decks
39%synergy
Scalding Tarn
49%inclusion130 decks265 decks
39%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
47%inclusion125 decks265 decks
27%synergy
Flooded Grove
43%inclusion114 decks265 decks
3%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
42%inclusion111 decks265 decks
1%synergy
Polluted Delta
42%inclusion111 decks265 decks
32%synergy
Windswept Heath
41%inclusion109 decks265 decks
31%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
39%inclusion103 decks265 decks
18%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
38%inclusion102 decks265 decks
29%synergy
Wooded Foothills
36%inclusion95 decks265 decks
26%synergy
Path of Ancestry
35%inclusion92 decks265 decks
17%synergy
Prismatic Vista
32%inclusion85 decks265 decks
24%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
25%inclusion67 decks265 decks
19%synergy
Hedge Maze
24%inclusion42 decks178 decks
4%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
20%inclusion53 decks265 decks
12%synergy
City of Brass
20%inclusion52 decks265 decks
14%synergy
Mana Confluence
19%inclusion50 decks265 decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion48 decks265 decks
-6%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
17%inclusion46 decks265 decks
-31%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
17%inclusion45 decks265 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
16%inclusion43 decks265 decks
-22%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
15%inclusion41 decks265 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Mystery
12%inclusion32 decks265 decks
-27%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion32 decks265 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion31 decks265 decks
-3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.9%inclusion21 decks265 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
7.5%inclusion20 decks265 decks
1%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
7.2%inclusion19 decks265 decks
0%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.2%inclusion19 decks265 decks
4%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
7.2%inclusion19 decks265 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
6.8%inclusion18 decks265 decks
-16%synergy
Rimewood Falls
6.4%inclusion17 decks265 decks
-3%synergy
Overflowing Basin
5.8%inclusion9 decks154 decks
-13%synergy
Tangled Islet
5.7%inclusion15 decks265 decks
-11%synergy