Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca (Commander) - Optimized Merfolk

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Chris Guest
Jul 9, 2025
Chris Guest
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
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
100%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Deeproot Waters
97%inclusion33 decks34 decks
89%synergy
Vodalian Hexcatcher
94%inclusion32 decks34 decks
87%synergy
Merrow Reejerey
94%inclusion32 decks34 decks
86%synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
91%inclusion31 decks34 decks
83%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
88%inclusion30 decks34 decks
81%synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
91%inclusion31 decks34 decks
81%synergy
Merfolk Sovereign
88%inclusion30 decks34 decks
80%synergy
Emperor Mihail II
88%inclusion30 decks34 decks
80%synergy
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
88%inclusion30 decks34 decks
79%synergy
Kopala, Warden of Waves
85%inclusion29 decks34 decks
77%synergy
Top Cards
Herald of Secret Streams
82%inclusion28 decks34 decks
68%synergy
Deeproot Elite
82%inclusion28 decks34 decks
75%synergy
Merrow Commerce
79%inclusion27 decks34 decks
75%synergy
Seafloor Oracle
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
69%synergy
Kiora's Follower
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
59%synergy
Forerunner of the Heralds
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
64%synergy
Hakbal of the Surging Soul
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
64%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
59%synergy
Merfolk Mistbinder
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
58%synergy
Lord of Atlantis
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
56%synergy
Game Changers
Seedborn Muse
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
52%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Rhystic Study
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Worldly Tutor
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Mystical Tutor
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Force of Will
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Cold-Eyed Selkie
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
50%synergy
Wanderwine Prophets
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
57%synergy
Singer of Swift Rivers
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
46%synergy
Murkfiend Liege
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
38%synergy
Lullmage Mentor
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
51%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
49%synergy
Surgespanner
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
47%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
43%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Metallic Mimic
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
42%synergy
Tishana, Voice of Thunder
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
42%synergy
Benthic Biomancer
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
38%synergy
Summon: Leviathan
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
34%synergy
Seahunter
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
39%synergy
Realmwalker
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Merrow Harbinger
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
33%synergy
Prime Speaker Zegana
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Floodpits Drowner
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Fallowsage
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Mist Dancer
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Deeproot Historian
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Mindspring Merfolk
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Merfolk Skydiver
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Empress Galina
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Silvergill Mentor
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
28%synergy
Zegana, Utopian Speaker
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Tide Shaper
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Merfolk Trickster
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Silvergill Adept
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Cosi's Trickster
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Cursecatcher
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Mistcaller
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Mutable Explorer
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Tributary Instructor
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Mist-Cloaked Herald
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Forensic Researcher
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Harbinger of the Tides
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Cenote Scout
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Tempest Caller
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Jadelight Spelunker
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Wake Thrasher
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Sage of Fables
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Selfless Safewright
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Disruptor of Currents
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Silvergill Peddler
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Harmonized Crescendo
53%inclusion9 decks17 decks
50%synergy
Counterspell
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Beast Within
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Ripples of Potential
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
34%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Heroic Intervention
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Inspiring Call
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Aetherize
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Growth Spiral
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
-19%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Flare of Denial
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Pongify
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Negate
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Summoner's Pact
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Nature's Claim
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Gift of the Viper
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Obscuring Haze
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Mutational Advantage
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Chord of Calling
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Miscast
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Mana Drain
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Swan Song
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-10%synergy
Quandrix Command
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Planar Genesis
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Kindred Summons
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Brainstorm
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-9%synergy
Stubborn Denial
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Force of Vigor
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Resculpt
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Jwari Disruption
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Return to Nature
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Filter Out
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-17%synergy
High Tide
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Harvest Season
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
37%synergy
Wave Goodbye
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Farseek
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Raise the Palisade
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Preordain
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Cultivate
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-26%synergy
Ponder
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Rampant Growth
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-23%synergy
Distant Melody
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Nature's Lore
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-16%synergy
Ravenform
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Kodama's Reach
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-24%synergy
Three Visits
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-12%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Curse of the Swine
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Aquitect's Will
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Inundate
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Fabricate
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Explore
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-15%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
River's Rebuke
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Wanderwine Farewell
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Chronicle of Victory
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
34%synergy
Herald's Horn
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
29%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Isochron Scepter
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Bident of Thassa
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Door of Destinies
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
The Great Henge
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-11%synergy
The Ozolith
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Icon of Ancestry
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Aether Vial
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Kindred Discovery
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
49%synergy
Intruder Alarm
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
49%synergy
Hardened Scales
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Quest for Renewal
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
37%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Doubling Season
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Sphere Grid
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Branching Evolution
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Elven Chorus
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Sylvan Library
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Ophidian Eye
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Springleaf Parade
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Freed from the Real
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Wizard Class
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Guardian Project
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Song of Freyalise
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Hadana's Climb
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Exploration
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Path of Discovery
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Wild Growth
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Witness Protection
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Curse of Bounty
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Opposition
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Master of the Depths
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Kiora, the Crashing Wave
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Oko, Lorwyn Liege
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Karn's Bastion
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Rogue's Passage
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Three Tree City
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Seat of the Synod
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Mutavault
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Nesting Grounds
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Dryad Arbor
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion30 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion27 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Simic Signet
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Patchwork Banner
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Springleaf Drum
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion34 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Island
100%inclusion34 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Forest
97%inclusion33 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
88%inclusion30 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Temple of Mystery
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Breeding Pool
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
52%synergy
Path of Ancestry
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
36%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Grove
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Willowrush Verge
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
-13%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Hedge Maze
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Eclipsed Realms
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
34%synergy
Rain-Slicked Copse
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
24%synergy
Abundant Countryside
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
29%synergy
Misty Rainforest
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Cavern of Souls
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Overflowing Basin
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-13%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-11%synergy
Windswept Heath
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Delta
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-9%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Wooded Foothills
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Jwari Disruption
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Tropical Island
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Opal Palace
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Simic Guildgate
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Thornwood Falls
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-12%synergy
Flooded Strand
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
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