Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca (Commander) - Optimized

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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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Mana Sculpt
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Attuma, Atlantean Warlord
2.8%inclusion3 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Namor the Sub-Mariner
2.8%inclusion3 decks108 decks
2%synergy
The Ooze
1.2%inclusion1 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Deeproot Pilgrimage
91%inclusion243 decks267 decks
84%synergy
Vodalian Hexcatcher
90%inclusion240 decks267 decks
83%synergy
Merrow Reejerey
91%inclusion243 decks267 decks
83%synergy
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
90%inclusion240 decks267 decks
81%synergy
Merrow Commerce
84%inclusion225 decks267 decks
80%synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
88%inclusion234 decks267 decks
79%synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
87%inclusion233 decks267 decks
77%synergy
Deeproot Waters
85%inclusion227 decks267 decks
77%synergy
Emperor Mihail II
84%inclusion225 decks267 decks
76%synergy
Lord of Atlantis
79%inclusion212 decks267 decks
73%synergy
Top Cards
Kiora's Follower
78%inclusion207 decks267 decks
63%synergy
Kopala, Warden of Waves
76%inclusion203 decks267 decks
67%synergy
Merfolk Sovereign
72%inclusion193 decks267 decks
64%synergy
Seafloor Oracle
71%inclusion190 decks267 decks
63%synergy
Deeproot Elite
70%inclusion188 decks267 decks
63%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
69%inclusion184 decks267 decks
55%synergy
Singer of Swift Rivers
67%inclusion178 decks267 decks
60%synergy
Hakbal of the Surging Soul
66%inclusion176 decks267 decks
62%synergy
Intruder Alarm
65%inclusion174 decks267 decks
62%synergy
Merfolk Mistbinder
64%inclusion171 decks267 decks
57%synergy
Game Changers
Seedborn Muse
65%inclusion173 decks267 decks
49%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
55%inclusion146 decks267 decks
31%synergy
Rhystic Study
40%inclusion107 decks267 decks
20%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
39%inclusion105 decks267 decks
23%synergy
Worldly Tutor
36%inclusion95 decks267 decks
21%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
30%inclusion81 decks267 decks
26%synergy
Mystical Tutor
23%inclusion62 decks267 decks
15%synergy
Force of Will
23%inclusion62 decks267 decks
14%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
13%inclusion34 decks267 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion30 decks267 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Harbinger of the Seas
64%inclusion169 decks266 decks
60%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
63%inclusion169 decks267 decks
58%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
62%inclusion165 decks267 decks
50%synergy
Murkfiend Liege
60%inclusion161 decks267 decks
46%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
59%inclusion157 decks267 decks
52%synergy
Lullmage Mentor
57%inclusion153 decks267 decks
55%synergy
Forerunner of the Heralds
54%inclusion144 decks267 decks
50%synergy
Wanderwine Prophets
47%inclusion126 decks267 decks
45%synergy
Seahunter
45%inclusion119 decks267 decks
43%synergy
Merrow Harbinger
43%inclusion116 decks267 decks
41%synergy
Surgespanner
43%inclusion116 decks267 decks
40%synergy
Benthic Biomancer
43%inclusion115 decks267 decks
37%synergy
Mist Dancer
42%inclusion113 decks267 decks
36%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
39%inclusion103 decks267 decks
31%synergy
Tishana, Voice of Thunder
36%inclusion97 decks267 decks
31%synergy
Realmwalker
36%inclusion95 decks267 decks
28%synergy
Fallowsage
35%inclusion93 decks267 decks
34%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
34%inclusion91 decks267 decks
3%synergy
Metallic Mimic
32%inclusion85 decks267 decks
27%synergy
Silvergill Adept
31%inclusion84 decks267 decks
30%synergy
Tide Shaper
31%inclusion84 decks267 decks
30%synergy
Merfolk Trickster
31%inclusion84 decks267 decks
30%synergy
Cursecatcher
30%inclusion81 decks267 decks
30%synergy
Mindspring Merfolk
30%inclusion77 decks257 decks
28%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
27%inclusion73 decks267 decks
26%synergy
Zegana, Utopian Speaker
27%inclusion71 decks267 decks
19%synergy
Merfolk Skydiver
27%inclusion71 decks267 decks
21%synergy
Mistcaller
26%inclusion69 decks267 decks
25%synergy
Champions of the Shoal
24%inclusion23 decks97 decks
22%synergy
Deeproot Historian
24%inclusion63 decks267 decks
18%synergy
Empress Galina
24%inclusion63 decks267 decks
23%synergy
Silvergill Mentor
22%inclusion22 decks98 decks
21%synergy
Summon: Leviathan
22%inclusion43 decks196 decks
15%synergy
Mist-Cloaked Herald
21%inclusion57 decks267 decks
19%synergy
Floodpits Drowner
21%inclusion55 decks263 decks
20%synergy
Cenote Scout
20%inclusion54 decks267 decks
18%synergy
Prime Speaker Zegana
19%inclusion52 decks267 decks
9%synergy
Forensic Researcher
18%inclusion47 decks267 decks
17%synergy
Deepchannel Mentor
17%inclusion45 decks267 decks
15%synergy
Harbinger of the Tides
17%inclusion45 decks267 decks
16%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
16%inclusion44 decks267 decks
12%synergy
Cosi's Trickster
16%inclusion43 decks267 decks
16%synergy
Coralhelm Commander
15%inclusion41 decks267 decks
14%synergy
Sigil Tracer
15%inclusion40 decks267 decks
15%synergy
Masked Vandal
14%inclusion37 decks267 decks
12%synergy
Nicanzil, Current Conductor
14%inclusion37 decks267 decks
6%synergy
Birds of Paradise
14%inclusion37 decks267 decks
-13%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
13%inclusion34 decks267 decks
5%synergy
Tempest Caller
13%inclusion34 decks267 decks
11%synergy
Rishadan Dockhand
12%inclusion32 decks267 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
54%inclusion144 decks267 decks
4%synergy
Heroic Intervention
52%inclusion140 decks267 decks
22%synergy
Beast Within
49%inclusion131 decks267 decks
0%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
37%inclusion99 decks267 decks
11%synergy
Ripples of Potential
31%inclusion83 decks267 decks
21%synergy
Flare of Denial
30%inclusion80 decks267 decks
27%synergy
Inspiring Call
30%inclusion79 decks267 decks
16%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
28%inclusion74 decks267 decks
23%synergy
Swan Song
27%inclusion73 decks267 decks
9%synergy
Mana Drain
27%inclusion72 decks267 decks
11%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25%inclusion67 decks267 decks
2%synergy
Pongify
24%inclusion65 decks267 decks
0%synergy
Negate
23%inclusion62 decks267 decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
23%inclusion60 decks266 decks
11%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
22%inclusion22 decks98 decks
20%synergy
Arcane Denial
20%inclusion54 decks267 decks
-2%synergy
Growth Spiral
20%inclusion53 decks267 decks
-26%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
19%inclusion50 decks267 decks
15%synergy
Force of Negation
17%inclusion45 decks267 decks
9%synergy
Chord of Calling
15%inclusion40 decks267 decks
8%synergy
Nature's Claim
13%inclusion36 decks267 decks
4%synergy
Aetherize
12%inclusion32 decks267 decks
0%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion30 decks267 decks
-3%synergy
Krosan Grip
9.4%inclusion25 decks267 decks
2%synergy
Voidslime
8.2%inclusion22 decks267 decks
3%synergy
Return to Nature
7.1%inclusion19 decks267 decks
2%synergy
Crop Rotation
6.7%inclusion18 decks267 decks
-6%synergy
Force of Vigor
6.7%inclusion18 decks267 decks
2%synergy
Disallow
6.7%inclusion18 decks267 decks
5%synergy
Quandrix Command
6.4%inclusion17 decks267 decks
1%synergy
Kindred Summons
6.4%inclusion17 decks267 decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
6.0%inclusion16 decks267 decks
-8%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
5.6%inclusion15 decks267 decks
4%synergy
Filter Out
5.6%inclusion15 decks267 decks
3%synergy
Vitalize
5.6%inclusion15 decks267 decks
5%synergy
Obscuring Haze
5.2%inclusion14 decks267 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Harvest Season
34%inclusion90 decks267 decks
32%synergy
Raise the Palisade
31%inclusion82 decks267 decks
24%synergy
Cultivate
30%inclusion79 decks267 decks
-17%synergy
Nature's Lore
26%inclusion70 decks267 decks
-5%synergy
Wave Goodbye
26%inclusion69 decks267 decks
15%synergy
Kodama's Reach
24%inclusion65 decks267 decks
-11%synergy
Rampant Growth
24%inclusion64 decks267 decks
-17%synergy
Three Visits
22%inclusion59 decks267 decks
-1%synergy
Farseek
21%inclusion57 decks267 decks
-4%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
18%inclusion47 decks267 decks
8%synergy
Aquitect's Will
15%inclusion40 decks267 decks
14%synergy
Distant Melody
13%inclusion35 decks267 decks
10%synergy
Finale of Devastation
12%inclusion33 decks267 decks
1%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
11%inclusion30 decks267 decks
8%synergy
Neoform
8.6%inclusion23 decks267 decks
5%synergy
River's Rebuke
8.2%inclusion22 decks267 decks
6%synergy
Ponder
7.9%inclusion21 decks267 decks
1%synergy
Rite of Replication
6.7%inclusion18 decks267 decks
-1%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
6.4%inclusion17 decks267 decks
-2%synergy
Explore
6.4%inclusion17 decks267 decks
-14%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.2%inclusion14 decks267 decks
0%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
5.2%inclusion14 decks267 decks
-7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Herald's Horn
24%inclusion64 decks267 decks
20%synergy
Bident of Thassa
19%inclusion52 decks267 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion47 decks267 decks
-8%synergy
Isochron Scepter
17%inclusion46 decks267 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion45 decks267 decks
-3%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
16%inclusion42 decks267 decks
14%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
14%inclusion14 decks98 decks
13%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
13%inclusion34 decks267 decks
12%synergy
Door of Destinies
10%inclusion27 decks267 decks
9%synergy
Coat of Arms
9.0%inclusion24 decks267 decks
8%synergy
The One Ring
8.6%inclusion23 decks267 decks
2%synergy
The Great Henge
7.5%inclusion20 decks267 decks
-2%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
7.1%inclusion19 decks267 decks
1%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
6.7%inclusion18 decks267 decks
3%synergy
Banner of Kinship
6.5%inclusion17 decks260 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Quest for Renewal
53%inclusion141 decks267 decks
51%synergy
Kindred Discovery
44%inclusion118 decks267 decks
35%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
43%inclusion114 decks267 decks
39%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
31%inclusion84 decks267 decks
24%synergy
Hardened Scales
30%inclusion79 decks267 decks
14%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
24%inclusion65 decks267 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Remora
23%inclusion61 decks267 decks
8%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
20%inclusion53 decks267 decks
14%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
15%inclusion39 decks257 decks
13%synergy
Branching Evolution
14%inclusion38 decks267 decks
3%synergy
Elven Chorus
13%inclusion35 decks267 decks
10%synergy
Doubling Season
12%inclusion33 decks267 decks
3%synergy
Sylvan Library
10%inclusion27 decks267 decks
1%synergy
Guardian Project
10%inclusion26 decks267 decks
3%synergy
Wild Growth
10%inclusion26 decks267 decks
1%synergy
Sphere Grid
9.2%inclusion18 decks196 decks
6%synergy
Song of Freyalise
8.6%inclusion23 decks267 decks
8%synergy
Hadana's Climb
8.2%inclusion22 decks267 decks
5%synergy
Earthcraft
7.5%inclusion20 decks267 decks
7%synergy
Opposition
7.1%inclusion19 decks267 decks
7%synergy
Wizard Class
6.7%inclusion18 decks267 decks
1%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.7%inclusion18 decks267 decks
3%synergy
Spreading Seas
6.4%inclusion17 decks267 decks
6%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
6.0%inclusion16 decks267 decks
0%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
5.5%inclusion9 decks164 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, Thief of Crowns
11%inclusion29 decks267 decks
4%synergy
Kiora, Master of the Depths
5.6%inclusion15 decks267 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
60%inclusion161 decks267 decks
11%synergy
Three Tree City
36%inclusion95 decks264 decks
31%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
36%inclusion95 decks267 decks
18%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
33%inclusion87 decks267 decks
11%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
31%inclusion83 decks267 decks
13%synergy
Karn's Bastion
21%inclusion57 decks267 decks
10%synergy
Mutavault
21%inclusion55 decks267 decks
19%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
21%inclusion55 decks267 decks
-1%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
20%inclusion54 decks267 decks
18%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
20%inclusion53 decks267 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
17%inclusion45 decks267 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion45 decks267 decks
-5%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
11%inclusion30 decks267 decks
-6%synergy
Mistrise Village
11%inclusion25 decks223 decks
0%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
11%inclusion29 decks267 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.0%inclusion16 decks267 decks
-10%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
5.2%inclusion14 decks267 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion233 decks267 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
70%inclusion188 decks267 decks
7%synergy
Simic Signet
31%inclusion84 decks267 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
30%inclusion81 decks267 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion45 decks267 decks
-3%synergy
Patchwork Banner
14%inclusion38 decks264 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion26 decks267 decks
0%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.5%inclusion20 decks267 decks
1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.4%inclusion17 decks267 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion259 decks267 decks
1%synergy
Forest
96%inclusion257 decks267 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion249 decks267 decks
8%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
76%inclusion204 decks267 decks
16%synergy
Breeding Pool
72%inclusion191 decks267 decks
25%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
69%inclusion184 decks267 decks
17%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
60%inclusion160 decks267 decks
17%synergy
Path of Ancestry
55%inclusion146 decks267 decks
38%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
53%inclusion142 decks267 decks
10%synergy
Misty Rainforest
53%inclusion141 decks267 decks
22%synergy
Flooded Grove
51%inclusion135 decks267 decks
8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
45%inclusion120 decks267 decks
40%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
40%inclusion108 decks267 decks
21%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
39%inclusion104 decks267 decks
32%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
39%inclusion103 decks267 decks
0%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
36%inclusion95 decks267 decks
-13%synergy
Temple of Mystery
35%inclusion93 decks267 decks
-3%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
34%inclusion92 decks267 decks
15%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
33%inclusion88 decks267 decks
26%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
31%inclusion83 decks267 decks
18%synergy
Hedge Maze
30%inclusion79 decks267 decks
10%synergy
Willowrush Verge
28%inclusion73 decks258 decks
11%synergy
Eclipsed Realms
23%inclusion22 decks97 decks
21%synergy
Sink into Stupor
23%inclusion60 decks266 decks
11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion59 decks267 decks
-2%synergy
Tropical Island
19%inclusion50 decks267 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
18%inclusion48 decks267 decks
7%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
18%inclusion47 decks267 decks
8%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
16%inclusion44 decks267 decks
12%synergy
Polluted Delta
15%inclusion39 decks267 decks
5%synergy
Windswept Heath
14%inclusion37 decks267 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion35 decks267 decks
-8%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion33 decks267 decks
-3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
12%inclusion33 decks267 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
12%inclusion32 decks267 decks
-13%synergy
Rain-Slicked Copse
11%inclusion11 decks97 decks
6%synergy
Overflowing Basin
10%inclusion28 decks267 decks
-10%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
10%inclusion28 decks267 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion27 decks267 decks
3%synergy
Sodden Verdure
9.3%inclusion9 decks97 decks
-3%synergy
Abundant Countryside
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
8%synergy
Tangled Islet
8.2%inclusion22 decks267 decks
-8%synergy
Wooded Foothills
8.2%inclusion22 decks267 decks
-1%synergy
Thornwood Falls
8.2%inclusion22 decks267 decks
-9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
7.1%inclusion19 decks267 decks
-13%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.7%inclusion18 decks267 decks
4%synergy
City of Brass
6.7%inclusion18 decks267 decks
1%synergy
Rimewood Falls
6.4%inclusion17 decks267 decks
-2%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
5.6%inclusion15 decks267 decks
0%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.2%inclusion14 decks267 decks
0%synergy