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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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Attuma, Atlantean Warlord
5.7%inclusion7 decks123 decks
5%synergy
Aquitect's Defenses
4.4%inclusion2 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Champions of the Shoal
4.4%inclusion2 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Eclipsed Realms
4.3%inclusion2 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Chomping Changeling
3.9%inclusion2 decks51 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jadelight Spelunker
90%inclusion1.09K decks1.21K decks
87%synergy
Over the Edge
88%inclusion1.06K decks1.21K decks
86%synergy
Cenote Scout
88%inclusion1.06K decks1.21K decks
86%synergy
Glowcap Lantern
83%inclusion1K decks1.21K decks
82%synergy
Deepfathom Echo
85%inclusion1.02K decks1.21K decks
82%synergy
River Herald Scout
82%inclusion985 decks1.21K decks
81%synergy
Path of Discovery
82%inclusion993 decks1.21K decks
80%synergy
Jadelight Ranger
81%inclusion981 decks1.21K decks
80%synergy
Hakbal of the Surging Soul
82%inclusion994 decks1.21K decks
78%synergy
Twists and Turns
80%inclusion969 decks1.21K decks
78%synergy
Top Cards
Topography Tracker
78%inclusion947 decks1.21K decks
72%synergy
Seeker of Sunlight
78%inclusion945 decks1.21K decks
78%synergy
Sentinel of the Nameless City
77%inclusion927 decks1.21K decks
75%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
75%inclusion900 decks1.21K decks
44%synergy
River Herald Guide
73%inclusion880 decks1.21K decks
72%synergy
Merfolk Branchwalker
71%inclusion853 decks1.21K decks
70%synergy
Enter the Unknown
71%inclusion851 decks1.21K decks
69%synergy
Wildgrowth Walker
60%inclusion727 decks1.21K decks
58%synergy
Waterwind Scout
58%inclusion703 decks1.21K decks
58%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
57%inclusion684 decks1.21K decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
10%inclusion126 decks1.21K decks
-15%synergy
Rhystic Study
8.1%inclusion98 decks1.21K decks
-14%synergy
Worldly Tutor
5.6%inclusion68 decks1.21K decks
-10%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
5.6%inclusion67 decks1.21K decks
-12%synergy
Creatures
Tishana's Wayfinder
56%inclusion672 decks1.21K decks
55%synergy
Merfolk Cave-Diver
49%inclusion596 decks1.21K decks
46%synergy
Spyglass Siren
46%inclusion557 decks1.21K decks
46%synergy
Emperor Mihail II
46%inclusion553 decks1.21K decks
37%synergy
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
43%inclusion525 decks1.21K decks
34%synergy
Evolution Sage
43%inclusion518 decks1.21K decks
33%synergy
Kopala, Warden of Waves
40%inclusion487 decks1.21K decks
32%synergy
Ixalli's Diviner
40%inclusion486 decks1.21K decks
40%synergy
Zegana, Utopian Speaker
39%inclusion474 decks1.21K decks
32%synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
39%inclusion471 decks1.21K decks
29%synergy
Storm Fleet Negotiator
38%inclusion463 decks1.21K decks
38%synergy
Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca
38%inclusion463 decks1.21K decks
32%synergy
Forerunner of the Heralds
37%inclusion445 decks1.21K decks
33%synergy
Merfolk Sovereign
35%inclusion428 decks1.21K decks
27%synergy
Merrow Reejerey
35%inclusion425 decks1.21K decks
27%synergy
Deeproot Elite
35%inclusion421 decks1.21K decks
27%synergy
Seafloor Oracle
33%inclusion404 decks1.21K decks
26%synergy
Deeproot Historian
33%inclusion401 decks1.21K decks
28%synergy
Siren Lookout
32%inclusion390 decks1.21K decks
32%synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
31%inclusion372 decks1.21K decks
22%synergy
Merfolk Mistbinder
29%inclusion344 decks1.21K decks
22%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
28%inclusion337 decks1.21K decks
16%synergy
Singer of Swift Rivers
27%inclusion326 decks1.21K decks
20%synergy
Pathfinding Axejaw
26%inclusion317 decks1.21K decks
26%synergy
Prime Speaker Zegana
25%inclusion302 decks1.21K decks
15%synergy
Emperor's Vanguard
25%inclusion301 decks1.21K decks
25%synergy
Tishana, Voice of Thunder
22%inclusion268 decks1.21K decks
17%synergy
Mist Dancer
21%inclusion251 decks1.21K decks
14%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
21%inclusion250 decks1.21K decks
13%synergy
Vodalian Hexcatcher
20%inclusion247 decks1.21K decks
14%synergy
Tributary Instructor
20%inclusion246 decks1.21K decks
16%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
18%inclusion222 decks1.21K decks
3%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
17%inclusion210 decks1.21K decks
12%synergy
Roaming Throne
16%inclusion197 decks1.21K decks
8%synergy
Cartographer's Companion
16%inclusion197 decks1.21K decks
16%synergy
Rampaging Baloths
16%inclusion195 decks1.21K decks
-1%synergy
Merfolk Skydiver
16%inclusion193 decks1.21K decks
10%synergy
Scute Swarm
15%inclusion182 decks1.21K decks
-6%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
15%inclusion181 decks1.21K decks
8%synergy
Summon: Leviathan
14%inclusion76 decks535 decks
7%synergy
Kiora's Follower
13%inclusion151 decks1.21K decks
-2%synergy
Mindspring Merfolk
12%inclusion84 decks724 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Cobra
12%inclusion139 decks1.21K decks
-2%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
12%inclusion139 decks1.21K decks
4%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
11%inclusion111 decks1.05K decks
7%synergy
Lord of Atlantis
11%inclusion127 decks1.21K decks
4%synergy
Benthic Biomancer
10%inclusion121 decks1.21K decks
4%synergy
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
10%inclusion116 decks1.21K decks
-8%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
8.7%inclusion97 decks1.11K decks
3%synergy
Kiora, the Rising Tide
8.4%inclusion70 decks833 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Inspiring Call
53%inclusion637 decks1.21K decks
40%synergy
Brackish Blunder
52%inclusion627 decks1.21K decks
52%synergy
Growth Spiral
44%inclusion530 decks1.21K decks
-1%synergy
Counterspell
43%inclusion516 decks1.21K decks
-7%synergy
Beast Within
40%inclusion488 decks1.21K decks
-9%synergy
Negate
36%inclusion435 decks1.21K decks
10%synergy
Ripples of Potential
32%inclusion390 decks1.21K decks
23%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
23%inclusion279 decks1.21K decks
-3%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
21%inclusion252 decks1.21K decks
16%synergy
Heroic Intervention
20%inclusion237 decks1.21K decks
-11%synergy
Aetherize
18%inclusion221 decks1.21K decks
6%synergy
Quandrix Command
16%inclusion189 decks1.21K decks
11%synergy
Brainstorm
14%inclusion169 decks1.21K decks
0%synergy
Pongify
14%inclusion166 decks1.21K decks
-11%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion152 decks1.21K decks
-10%synergy
Reality Shift
12%inclusion141 decks1.21K decks
-3%synergy
Mutational Advantage
10%inclusion117 decks1.16K decks
6%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
10%inclusion117 decks1.21K decks
-14%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
8.8%inclusion106 decks1.21K decks
-2%synergy
Return to Nature
8.3%inclusion100 decks1.21K decks
3%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
8.0%inclusion96 decks1.21K decks
2%synergy
Nature's Claim
8.0%inclusion96 decks1.21K decks
-2%synergy
Planar Genesis
7.8%inclusion82 decks1.05K decks
-3%synergy
Out of Air
7.2%inclusion87 decks1.21K decks
7%synergy
Simic Charm
7.1%inclusion86 decks1.21K decks
-1%synergy
Filter Out
7.0%inclusion84 decks1.21K decks
5%synergy
Decisive Denial
7.0%inclusion84 decks1.21K decks
2%synergy
Auroral Procession
6.7%inclusion42 decks625 decks
3%synergy
Eureka Moment
6.3%inclusion76 decks1.21K decks
-5%synergy
River Heralds' Boon
6.2%inclusion75 decks1.21K decks
6%synergy
Mana Drain
5.8%inclusion70 decks1.21K decks
-10%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
5.7%inclusion69 decks1.21K decks
-1%synergy
Swan Song
5.6%inclusion68 decks1.21K decks
-14%synergy
Joint Exploration
5.5%inclusion66 decks1.21K decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Wave Goodbye
37%inclusion451 decks1.21K decks
27%synergy
Cultivate
34%inclusion411 decks1.21K decks
-13%synergy
Explore
33%inclusion404 decks1.21K decks
13%synergy
Rampant Growth
25%inclusion297 decks1.21K decks
-16%synergy
Kodama's Reach
25%inclusion296 decks1.21K decks
-11%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
13%inclusion134 decks1.05K decks
11%synergy
Nature's Lore
13%inclusion152 decks1.21K decks
-18%synergy
Distant Melody
11%inclusion137 decks1.21K decks
8%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
11%inclusion131 decks1.21K decks
8%synergy
Aggressive Biomancy
10%inclusion107 decks1.04K decks
5%synergy
Chart a Course
10%inclusion118 decks1.21K decks
8%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
10%inclusion117 decks1.21K decks
-3%synergy
Farseek
8.9%inclusion108 decks1.21K decks
-16%synergy
Bygone Marvels
8.8%inclusion106 decks1.21K decks
6%synergy
Three Visits
8.2%inclusion99 decks1.21K decks
-15%synergy
Doppelgang
7.5%inclusion91 decks1.21K decks
1%synergy
Curse of the Swine
7.5%inclusion90 decks1.21K decks
-3%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.3%inclusion88 decks1.21K decks
-3%synergy
Raise the Palisade
7.0%inclusion85 decks1.21K decks
1%synergy
Urban Evolution
7.0%inclusion85 decks1.21K decks
-2%synergy
Ponder
6.8%inclusion82 decks1.21K decks
0%synergy
Glimpse the Core
6.5%inclusion79 decks1.21K decks
6%synergy
River's Rebuke
6.3%inclusion76 decks1.21K decks
4%synergy
Ravenform
5.6%inclusion67 decks1.21K decks
1%synergy
Crashing Tide
5.3%inclusion64 decks1.21K decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Subterranean Schooner
55%inclusion669 decks1.21K decks
55%synergy
Lodestone Needle
46%inclusion550 decks1.21K decks
45%synergy
Shadowed Caravel
27%inclusion328 decks1.21K decks
27%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion257 decks1.21K decks
-4%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
20%inclusion224 decks1.10K decks
20%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
18%inclusion216 decks1.21K decks
12%synergy
Bident of Thassa
15%inclusion186 decks1.21K decks
8%synergy
Explorer's Cache
14%inclusion175 decks1.21K decks
14%synergy
The Ozolith
11%inclusion133 decks1.21K decks
5%synergy
Panharmonicon
10%inclusion119 decks1.21K decks
5%synergy
Herald's Horn
10%inclusion117 decks1.21K decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.9%inclusion108 decks1.21K decks
-13%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
6.0%inclusion73 decks1.21K decks
4%synergy
The Earth Crystal
5.6%inclusion29 decks517 decks
2%synergy
The Great Henge
5.3%inclusion64 decks1.21K decks
-4%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
5.2%inclusion63 decks1.21K decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Hardened Scales
56%inclusion681 decks1.21K decks
42%synergy
Deeproot Waters
43%inclusion524 decks1.21K decks
35%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
43%inclusion518 decks1.21K decks
36%synergy
Spelunking
39%inclusion467 decks1.21K decks
33%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
35%inclusion425 decks1.21K decks
22%synergy
Branching Evolution
30%inclusion366 decks1.21K decks
19%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
20%inclusion243 decks1.21K decks
15%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
20%inclusion241 decks1.21K decks
12%synergy
Kindred Discovery
18%inclusion221 decks1.21K decks
9%synergy
Hadana's Climb
14%inclusion169 decks1.21K decks
10%synergy
Retreat to Kazandu
12%inclusion149 decks1.21K decks
8%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
12%inclusion147 decks1.21K decks
6%synergy
Merrow Commerce
12%inclusion144 decks1.21K decks
8%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
11%inclusion138 decks1.21K decks
2%synergy
Eaten by Piranhas
9.0%inclusion109 decks1.21K decks
7%synergy
Roaring Earth
8.9%inclusion108 decks1.21K decks
7%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
8.1%inclusion35 decks431 decks
3%synergy
Exploration
7.7%inclusion93 decks1.21K decks
-5%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
6.6%inclusion65 decks988 decks
2%synergy
Zendikar's Roil
6.2%inclusion75 decks1.21K decks
2%synergy
Virtue of Knowledge
5.9%inclusion71 decks1.21K decks
4%synergy
Doubling Season
5.8%inclusion70 decks1.21K decks
-4%synergy
Guardian Project
5.8%inclusion70 decks1.21K decks
-1%synergy
Stocking the Pantry
5.2%inclusion51 decks981 decks
4%synergy
Aquatic Incursion
5.1%inclusion61 decks1.21K decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
43%inclusion521 decks1.21K decks
-7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
32%inclusion389 decks1.21K decks
10%synergy
Karn's Bastion
28%inclusion334 decks1.21K decks
17%synergy
Hidden Nursery
21%inclusion248 decks1.21K decks
18%synergy
Hidden Cataract
19%inclusion232 decks1.21K decks
17%synergy
Temple of the False God
19%inclusion228 decks1.21K decks
3%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
18%inclusion217 decks1.21K decks
1%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
15%inclusion185 decks1.21K decks
-2%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
10%inclusion122 decks1.21K decks
-12%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
10%inclusion117 decks1.21K decks
5%synergy
Halimar Depths
9.1%inclusion110 decks1.21K decks
6%synergy
Restless Vinestalk
8.8%inclusion106 decks1.21K decks
3%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
8.0%inclusion96 decks1.21K decks
3%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
7.6%inclusion92 decks1.21K decks
-15%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
7.5%inclusion91 decks1.21K decks
-12%synergy
Pit of Offerings
7.5%inclusion90 decks1.21K decks
7%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
7.4%inclusion89 decks1.21K decks
-5%synergy
Three Tree City
7.3%inclusion72 decks991 decks
2%synergy
Rivendell
6.1%inclusion74 decks1.21K decks
1%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
5.6%inclusion67 decks1.21K decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
58%inclusion695 decks1.21K decks
-23%synergy
Arcane Signet
50%inclusion606 decks1.21K decks
-13%synergy
Simic Signet
25%inclusion302 decks1.21K decks
-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion187 decks1.21K decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
12%inclusion147 decks1.21K decks
-10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.9%inclusion107 decks1.21K decks
1%synergy
Patchwork Banner
8.1%inclusion80 decks985 decks
5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.7%inclusion69 decks1.21K decks
1%synergy
Lands
Forest
98%inclusion1.19K decks1.21K decks
3%synergy
Island
98%inclusion1.19K decks1.21K decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
76%inclusion916 decks1.21K decks
-9%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
61%inclusion737 decks1.21K decks
1%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
54%inclusion653 decks1.21K decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
50%inclusion605 decks1.21K decks
33%synergy
Temple of Mystery
49%inclusion587 decks1.21K decks
11%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
45%inclusion549 decks1.21K decks
7%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
43%inclusion515 decks1.21K decks
0%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
40%inclusion478 decks1.21K decks
-13%synergy
Flooded Grove
35%inclusion418 decks1.21K decks
-7%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
30%inclusion358 decks1.21K decks
-14%synergy
Breeding Pool
29%inclusion351 decks1.21K decks
-17%synergy
Evolving Wilds
26%inclusion311 decks1.21K decks
1%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
22%inclusion271 decks1.21K decks
15%synergy
Thornwood Falls
21%inclusion255 decks1.21K decks
4%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
21%inclusion254 decks1.21K decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion228 decks1.21K decks
-5%synergy
Overflowing Basin
19%inclusion218 decks1.16K decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion215 decks1.21K decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion213 decks1.21K decks
-4%synergy
Hedge Maze
17%inclusion203 decks1.21K decks
-3%synergy
Misty Rainforest
16%inclusion193 decks1.21K decks
-15%synergy
Tangled Islet
16%inclusion190 decks1.21K decks
0%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
15%inclusion178 decks1.21K decks
-5%synergy
Willowrush Verge
14%inclusion102 decks728 decks
-3%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
14%inclusion168 decks1.21K decks
-7%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
13%inclusion153 decks1.21K decks
0%synergy
Simic Guildgate
12%inclusion150 decks1.21K decks
2%synergy
Lush Oasis
10%inclusion110 decks1.11K decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
10%inclusion115 decks1.21K decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.3%inclusion112 decks1.21K decks
-5%synergy
Woodland Stream
8.0%inclusion96 decks1.21K decks
3%synergy
Quandrix Campus
7.5%inclusion90 decks1.21K decks
1%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.3%inclusion88 decks1.21K decks
-3%synergy
Tropical Island
7.0%inclusion85 decks1.21K decks
-7%synergy
Promising Vein
6.6%inclusion80 decks1.21K decks
5%synergy
Rimewood Falls
6.5%inclusion79 decks1.21K decks
-2%synergy
Captivating Cave
6.5%inclusion78 decks1.21K decks
6%synergy
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