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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
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
93%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
92%synergy
Merrow Reejerey
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
91%synergy
Emperor Mihail II
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
83%synergy
Hakbal of the Surging Soul
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
81%synergy
Merrow Commerce
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
81%synergy
Lord of Atlantis
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
79%synergy
Kiora's Follower
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
77%synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
77%synergy
Deeproot Waters
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
77%synergy
Top Cards
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
76%synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
75%synergy
Intruder Alarm
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
75%synergy
Surgespanner
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
75%synergy
Lullmage Mentor
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
76%synergy
Deeproot Elite
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
70%synergy
Merfolk Sovereign
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
62%synergy
Murkfiend Liege
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
56%synergy
Singer of Swift Rivers
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
64%synergy
Wanderwine Prophets
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
69%synergy
Game Changers
Seedborn Muse
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
63%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
52%synergy
Worldly Tutor
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
27%synergy
Rhystic Study
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
23%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Tomb
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Mystical Tutor
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Summon: Leviathan
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
60%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
49%synergy
Forerunner of the Heralds
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
60%synergy
Benthic Biomancer
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
58%synergy
Seafloor Oracle
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
56%synergy
Kopala, Warden of Waves
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
48%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
51%synergy
Seahunter
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
55%synergy
Merfolk Mistbinder
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
50%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
44%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
49%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
46%synergy
Fallowsage
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
49%synergy
Merrow Harbinger
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
40%synergy
Tishana, Voice of Thunder
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
37%synergy
Metallic Mimic
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
30%synergy
Mindspring Merfolk
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
34%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Cursecatcher
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
35%synergy
Mist Dancer
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Tide Shaper
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
34%synergy
Merfolk Trickster
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
34%synergy
Floodpits Drowner
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
27%synergy
Deeproot Historian
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
22%synergy
Forensic Researcher
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
27%synergy
Mistcaller
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Empress Galina
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Cenote Scout
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
26%synergy
Wake Thrasher
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Zegana, Utopian Speaker
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
-10%synergy
Jadelight Spelunker
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Prime Speaker Zegana
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Cosi's Trickster
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Rishadan Dockhand
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Sigil Tracer
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Merfolk Skydiver
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
15%synergy
Realmwalker
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Silvergill Adept
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
True-Name Nemesis
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Tributary Instructor
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Enduring Vitality
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Roaming Throne
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Streambed Aquitects
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Mist-Cloaked Herald
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Tidal Warrior
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Harbinger of the Tides
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
34%synergy
Beast Within
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
16%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
38%synergy
Nature's Claim
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
33%synergy
Counterspell
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
-7%synergy
Ripples of Potential
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
26%synergy
Inspiring Call
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
22%synergy
Sink into Stupor
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
24%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
31%synergy
Growth Spiral
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
-16%synergy
Swan Song
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Pongify
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Drain
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Veil of Summer
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
8%synergy
Crop Rotation
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Decisive Denial
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Flare of Denial
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Chord of Calling
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
0%synergy
Strix Serenade
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Filter Out
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Force of Will
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Force of Negation
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
6%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-15%synergy
Negate
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-19%synergy
Wrap in Vigor
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Thwart the Enemy
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Force of Vigor
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Daze
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Aetherize
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-5%synergy
Benefactor's Draught
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Disallow
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Jwari Disruption
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Submerge
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Quandrix Command
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Denial
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-15%synergy
Stifle
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Kindred Summons
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Voidslime
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Shore Up
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Vitalize
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Spell Pierce
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
High Tide
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Abjure
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Don't Make a Sound
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Rampant Growth
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Harvest Season
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
41%synergy
Wave Goodbye
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
25%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
26%synergy
Finale of Devastation
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
17%synergy
Nature's Lore
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
-2%synergy
Distant Melody
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
25%synergy
Raise the Palisade
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
22%synergy
Kodama's Reach
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
-16%synergy
Three Visits
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
-2%synergy
Farseek
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
-2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
16%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Cultivate
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-33%synergy
Step Through
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Ravenform
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Road of Return
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Ponder
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
0%synergy
Chart a Course
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Windfall
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-2%synergy
Oversimplify
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Over the Edge
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-2%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Fabricate
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Devastation Tide
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Commit // Memory
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Recollect
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Full Steam Ahead
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Merchant Scroll
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Caravan Vigil
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Sylvan Tutor
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
River's Rebuke
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Toil to Renown
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Time Spiral
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Isochron Scepter
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
33%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
35%synergy
Herald's Horn
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
17%synergy
Bident of Thassa
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
14%synergy
The Millennium Calendar
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
The Great Henge
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-8%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Cryogen Relic
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Insight Engine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Static Orb
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Quicksilver Fountain
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
The Ozolith
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Winter Orb
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Coat of Arms
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Door of Destinies
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Cryptic Gateway
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Winter Moon
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-19%synergy
Enchantments
Quest for Renewal
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
70%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
61%synergy
Kindred Discovery
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
32%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
37%synergy
Wild Growth
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Mystic Remora
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Hardened Scales
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Elven Chorus
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Song of Freyalise
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Sylvan Library
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Witness Protection
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Opposition
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
0%synergy
Back to Basics
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Exploration
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-6%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Unable to Scream
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Aluren
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Earthcraft
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Words of Wind
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Path of Discovery
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Awakening
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Lignify
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
0%synergy
Song of the Dryads
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Stasis
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Curse of Bounty
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Equilibrium
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
As Foretold
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Master of the Depths
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
0%synergy
Nissa, Steward of Elements
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Alchemist's Refuge
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
46%synergy
Reliquary Tower
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Three Tree City
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
38%synergy
Karn's Bastion
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
24%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
31%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
17%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
22%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Mutavault
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Dryad Arbor
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
8%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
0%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Ghost Quarter
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Fountainport
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-8%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-15%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
16%synergy
Simic Signet
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-6%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-2%synergy
Springleaf Drum
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Paradise Mantle
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
40%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
34%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
42%synergy
Breeding Pool
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
34%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
15%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
57%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
44%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
23%synergy
Flooded Grove
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
17%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
32%synergy
Misty Rainforest
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Mystery
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
15%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
23%synergy
Cavern of Souls
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
30%synergy
Sink into Stupor
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
24%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
26%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Willowrush Verge
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Prismatic Vista
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
-3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
16%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Tropical Island
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-11%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Blighted Woodland
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Gemstone Mine
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-7%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Windswept Heath
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-3%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Overflowing Basin
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-12%synergy
Umara Wizard
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Jwari Disruption
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Opal Palace
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Hedge Maze
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-12%synergy
Scalding Tarn
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-3%synergy
Polluted Delta
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-3%synergy
Flooded Strand
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-4%synergy