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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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Eclipsed Realms
13%inclusion22 decks164 decks
12%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
10%inclusion16 decks167 decks
7%synergy
Sodden Verdure
7.8%inclusion13 decks166 decks
-3%synergy
Rain-Slicked Copse
4.8%inclusion8 decks166 decks
0%synergy
Champions of the Shoal
4.3%inclusion7 decks163 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jadelight Spelunker
90%inclusion1.09K decks1.21K decks
88%synergy
Over the Edge
88%inclusion1.07K decks1.21K decks
87%synergy
Cenote Scout
88%inclusion1.07K decks1.21K decks
86%synergy
Glowcap Lantern
83%inclusion1K decks1.21K decks
82%synergy
Deepfathom Echo
85%inclusion1.03K decks1.21K decks
82%synergy
Path of Discovery
83%inclusion1K decks1.21K decks
81%synergy
River Herald Scout
81%inclusion983 decks1.21K decks
80%synergy
Jadelight Ranger
81%inclusion985 decks1.21K decks
80%synergy
Hakbal of the Surging Soul
82%inclusion996 decks1.21K decks
78%synergy
Seeker of Sunlight
79%inclusion954 decks1.21K decks
78%synergy
Top Cards
Twists and Turns
80%inclusion964 decks1.21K decks
78%synergy
Topography Tracker
79%inclusion954 decks1.21K decks
72%synergy
Sentinel of the Nameless City
77%inclusion931 decks1.21K decks
75%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
74%inclusion897 decks1.21K decks
43%synergy
River Herald Guide
73%inclusion882 decks1.21K decks
72%synergy
Enter the Unknown
71%inclusion863 decks1.21K decks
70%synergy
Merfolk Branchwalker
70%inclusion853 decks1.21K decks
70%synergy
Wildgrowth Walker
60%inclusion727 decks1.21K decks
58%synergy
Waterwind Scout
58%inclusion702 decks1.21K decks
58%synergy
Subterranean Schooner
57%inclusion684 decks1.21K decks
56%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
10%inclusion119 decks1.21K decks
-14%synergy
Rhystic Study
7.9%inclusion95 decks1.21K decks
-13%synergy
Worldly Tutor
5.5%inclusion66 decks1.21K decks
-9%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
5.1%inclusion62 decks1.21K decks
-11%synergy
Creatures
Herald of Secret Streams
55%inclusion670 decks1.21K decks
41%synergy
Tishana's Wayfinder
55%inclusion667 decks1.21K decks
55%synergy
Merfolk Cave-Diver
49%inclusion598 decks1.21K decks
46%synergy
Emperor Mihail II
46%inclusion559 decks1.21K decks
38%synergy
Spyglass Siren
46%inclusion554 decks1.21K decks
45%synergy
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
44%inclusion533 decks1.21K decks
35%synergy
Evolution Sage
42%inclusion513 decks1.21K decks
32%synergy
Kopala, Warden of Waves
41%inclusion497 decks1.21K decks
32%synergy
Ixalli's Diviner
40%inclusion484 decks1.21K decks
40%synergy
Zegana, Utopian Speaker
40%inclusion483 decks1.21K decks
32%synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
39%inclusion472 decks1.21K decks
29%synergy
Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca
39%inclusion466 decks1.21K decks
32%synergy
Storm Fleet Negotiator
38%inclusion464 decks1.21K decks
38%synergy
Merfolk Sovereign
37%inclusion442 decks1.21K decks
28%synergy
Forerunner of the Heralds
37%inclusion442 decks1.21K decks
33%synergy
Merrow Reejerey
36%inclusion432 decks1.21K decks
27%synergy
Deeproot Elite
35%inclusion425 decks1.21K decks
28%synergy
Seafloor Oracle
33%inclusion405 decks1.21K decks
26%synergy
Deeproot Historian
32%inclusion386 decks1.21K decks
26%synergy
Siren Lookout
32%inclusion383 decks1.21K decks
32%synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
31%inclusion373 decks1.21K decks
23%synergy
Merfolk Mistbinder
28%inclusion344 decks1.21K decks
22%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
27%inclusion332 decks1.21K decks
15%synergy
Singer of Swift Rivers
27%inclusion331 decks1.21K decks
20%synergy
Pathfinding Axejaw
26%inclusion312 decks1.21K decks
26%synergy
Emperor's Vanguard
25%inclusion303 decks1.21K decks
25%synergy
Prime Speaker Zegana
25%inclusion301 decks1.21K decks
15%synergy
Tishana, Voice of Thunder
22%inclusion262 decks1.21K decks
16%synergy
Mist Dancer
21%inclusion260 decks1.21K decks
15%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
21%inclusion251 decks1.21K decks
13%synergy
Vodalian Hexcatcher
20%inclusion246 decks1.21K decks
14%synergy
Tributary Instructor
20%inclusion239 decks1.21K decks
16%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
19%inclusion225 decks1.21K decks
4%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
17%inclusion200 decks1.21K decks
11%synergy
Cartographer's Companion
16%inclusion195 decks1.21K decks
16%synergy
Merfolk Skydiver
16%inclusion194 decks1.21K decks
10%synergy
Rampaging Baloths
16%inclusion188 decks1.21K decks
-1%synergy
Roaming Throne
15%inclusion186 decks1.21K decks
8%synergy
Scute Swarm
15%inclusion179 decks1.21K decks
-5%synergy
Summon: Leviathan
15%inclusion92 decks625 decks
7%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
15%inclusion177 decks1.21K decks
8%synergy
Kiora's Follower
12%inclusion151 decks1.21K decks
-2%synergy
Mindspring Merfolk
12%inclusion98 decks813 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Cobra
11%inclusion136 decks1.21K decks
-1%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
11%inclusion134 decks1.21K decks
4%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
10%inclusion118 decks1.14K decks
7%synergy
Lord of Atlantis
10%inclusion125 decks1.21K decks
4%synergy
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
10%inclusion123 decks1.21K decks
-8%synergy
Benthic Biomancer
10%inclusion116 decks1.21K decks
4%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
8.4%inclusion101 decks1.20K decks
3%synergy
Instants
Brackish Blunder
53%inclusion636 decks1.21K decks
52%synergy
Inspiring Call
52%inclusion633 decks1.21K decks
39%synergy
Growth Spiral
44%inclusion534 decks1.21K decks
-1%synergy
Counterspell
43%inclusion515 decks1.21K decks
-7%synergy
Beast Within
40%inclusion483 decks1.21K decks
-10%synergy
Negate
36%inclusion441 decks1.21K decks
11%synergy
Ripples of Potential
32%inclusion383 decks1.21K decks
22%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
23%inclusion284 decks1.21K decks
-3%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
22%inclusion265 decks1.21K decks
17%synergy
Heroic Intervention
20%inclusion236 decks1.21K decks
-11%synergy
Aetherize
19%inclusion225 decks1.21K decks
6%synergy
Quandrix Command
15%inclusion185 decks1.21K decks
10%synergy
Pongify
14%inclusion168 decks1.21K decks
-11%synergy
Brainstorm
13%inclusion162 decks1.21K decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion148 decks1.21K decks
-10%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion139 decks1.21K decks
-3%synergy
Mutational Advantage
10%inclusion126 decks1.21K decks
6%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
9.4%inclusion114 decks1.21K decks
-14%synergy
Planar Genesis
8.5%inclusion97 decks1.14K decks
-2%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
8.4%inclusion102 decks1.21K decks
3%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
8.3%inclusion101 decks1.21K decks
-2%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.9%inclusion96 decks1.21K decks
-2%synergy
Return to Nature
7.9%inclusion96 decks1.21K decks
3%synergy
Auroral Procession
7.6%inclusion54 decks715 decks
4%synergy
Decisive Denial
7.2%inclusion87 decks1.21K decks
2%synergy
Out of Air
6.6%inclusion80 decks1.21K decks
6%synergy
River Heralds' Boon
6.5%inclusion79 decks1.21K decks
6%synergy
Eureka Moment
6.4%inclusion78 decks1.21K decks
-5%synergy
Filter Out
6.3%inclusion76 decks1.21K decks
4%synergy
Simic Charm
6.3%inclusion76 decks1.21K decks
-2%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
5.9%inclusion71 decks1.21K decks
0%synergy
Mana Drain
5.4%inclusion65 decks1.21K decks
-10%synergy
Joint Exploration
5.3%inclusion64 decks1.21K decks
0%synergy
Swan Song
5.2%inclusion63 decks1.21K decks
-13%synergy
Opt
5.2%inclusion63 decks1.21K decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Wave Goodbye
36%inclusion435 decks1.21K decks
25%synergy
Cultivate
34%inclusion413 decks1.21K decks
-13%synergy
Explore
34%inclusion408 decks1.21K decks
13%synergy
Rampant Growth
24%inclusion294 decks1.21K decks
-16%synergy
Kodama's Reach
24%inclusion290 decks1.21K decks
-12%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
13%inclusion147 decks1.13K decks
11%synergy
Nature's Lore
12%inclusion149 decks1.21K decks
-18%synergy
Distant Melody
11%inclusion138 decks1.21K decks
8%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
11%inclusion130 decks1.21K decks
8%synergy
Aggressive Biomancy
10%inclusion114 decks1.13K decks
5%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
10%inclusion117 decks1.21K decks
-3%synergy
Chart a Course
9.4%inclusion114 decks1.21K decks
8%synergy
Bygone Marvels
8.8%inclusion107 decks1.21K decks
6%synergy
Farseek
8.6%inclusion104 decks1.21K decks
-17%synergy
Three Visits
8.2%inclusion99 decks1.21K decks
-15%synergy
Doppelgang
7.9%inclusion96 decks1.21K decks
1%synergy
Urban Evolution
7.1%inclusion86 decks1.21K decks
-2%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.1%inclusion86 decks1.21K decks
-3%synergy
Raise the Palisade
7.1%inclusion86 decks1.21K decks
1%synergy
Curse of the Swine
7.0%inclusion85 decks1.21K decks
-4%synergy
Ponder
6.7%inclusion81 decks1.21K decks
-1%synergy
River's Rebuke
6.5%inclusion79 decks1.21K decks
4%synergy
Glimpse the Core
6.4%inclusion77 decks1.21K decks
6%synergy
Crashing Tide
5.4%inclusion65 decks1.21K decks
5%synergy
Ravenform
5.2%inclusion63 decks1.21K decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lodestone Needle
45%inclusion548 decks1.21K decks
45%synergy
Shadowed Caravel
27%inclusion322 decks1.21K decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion262 decks1.21K decks
-4%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
21%inclusion245 decks1.19K decks
20%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
18%inclusion213 decks1.21K decks
11%synergy
Bident of Thassa
15%inclusion184 decks1.21K decks
8%synergy
Explorer's Cache
14%inclusion171 decks1.21K decks
14%synergy
The Ozolith
11%inclusion129 decks1.21K decks
5%synergy
Panharmonicon
10%inclusion121 decks1.21K decks
5%synergy
Herald's Horn
10%inclusion119 decks1.21K decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.9%inclusion108 decks1.21K decks
-11%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
5.9%inclusion71 decks1.21K decks
4%synergy
The Earth Crystal
5.4%inclusion33 decks607 decks
1%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
5.0%inclusion61 decks1.21K decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Hardened Scales
55%inclusion670 decks1.21K decks
40%synergy
Deeproot Waters
44%inclusion527 decks1.21K decks
35%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
42%inclusion513 decks1.21K decks
35%synergy
Spelunking
38%inclusion455 decks1.21K decks
32%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
36%inclusion432 decks1.21K decks
23%synergy
Branching Evolution
30%inclusion367 decks1.21K decks
19%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
21%inclusion249 decks1.21K decks
16%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
19%inclusion234 decks1.21K decks
12%synergy
Kindred Discovery
18%inclusion216 decks1.21K decks
8%synergy
Hadana's Climb
13%inclusion163 decks1.21K decks
10%synergy
Merrow Commerce
13%inclusion155 decks1.21K decks
9%synergy
Retreat to Kazandu
13%inclusion152 decks1.21K decks
9%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
12%inclusion151 decks1.21K decks
3%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
11%inclusion129 decks1.21K decks
5%synergy
Eaten by Piranhas
9.1%inclusion110 decks1.21K decks
7%synergy
Roaring Earth
8.6%inclusion104 decks1.21K decks
7%synergy
Exploration
7.5%inclusion91 decks1.21K decks
-6%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
6.9%inclusion36 decks522 decks
2%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
6.3%inclusion68 decks1.08K decks
1%synergy
Virtue of Knowledge
5.7%inclusion69 decks1.21K decks
4%synergy
Guardian Project
5.6%inclusion68 decks1.21K decks
-1%synergy
Doubling Season
5.5%inclusion67 decks1.21K decks
-4%synergy
Zendikar's Roil
5.5%inclusion67 decks1.21K decks
2%synergy
Stocking the Pantry
5.5%inclusion59 decks1.07K decks
4%synergy
Aquatic Incursion
5.2%inclusion63 decks1.21K decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
43%inclusion519 decks1.21K decks
-7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
32%inclusion383 decks1.21K decks
10%synergy
Karn's Bastion
27%inclusion325 decks1.21K decks
16%synergy
Hidden Nursery
20%inclusion239 decks1.21K decks
17%synergy
Temple of the False God
19%inclusion226 decks1.21K decks
3%synergy
Hidden Cataract
19%inclusion224 decks1.21K decks
16%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
18%inclusion218 decks1.21K decks
0%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
15%inclusion177 decks1.21K decks
-3%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
10%inclusion120 decks1.21K decks
-12%synergy
Halimar Depths
10%inclusion115 decks1.21K decks
6%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
9.3%inclusion112 decks1.21K decks
5%synergy
Restless Vinestalk
8.2%inclusion99 decks1.21K decks
3%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
7.8%inclusion94 decks1.21K decks
3%synergy
Three Tree City
7.6%inclusion82 decks1.08K decks
3%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
7.5%inclusion91 decks1.21K decks
-11%synergy
Pit of Offerings
7.3%inclusion88 decks1.21K decks
7%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
7.3%inclusion88 decks1.21K decks
-14%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
7.2%inclusion87 decks1.21K decks
-5%synergy
Rivendell
6.1%inclusion74 decks1.21K decks
1%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
5.7%inclusion69 decks1.21K decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
57%inclusion686 decks1.21K decks
-24%synergy
Arcane Signet
49%inclusion598 decks1.21K decks
-14%synergy
Simic Signet
25%inclusion299 decks1.21K decks
-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion185 decks1.21K decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
12%inclusion146 decks1.21K decks
-10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.1%inclusion98 decks1.21K decks
0%synergy
Patchwork Banner
7.9%inclusion85 decks1.07K decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.5%inclusion66 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%inclusion738 decks1.21K decks
1%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
54%inclusion658 decks1.21K decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
50%inclusion600 decks1.21K decks
32%synergy
Temple of Mystery
49%inclusion587 decks1.21K decks
10%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
45%inclusion548 decks1.21K decks
7%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
44%inclusion532 decks1.21K decks
1%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
39%inclusion474 decks1.21K decks
-13%synergy
Flooded Grove
35%inclusion428 decks1.21K decks
-7%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
29%inclusion351 decks1.21K decks
-14%synergy
Breeding Pool
29%inclusion349 decks1.21K decks
-18%synergy
Evolving Wilds
26%inclusion314 decks1.21K decks
1%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
21%inclusion257 decks1.21K decks
14%synergy
Thornwood Falls
21%inclusion256 decks1.21K decks
4%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
21%inclusion249 decks1.21K decks
13%synergy
Overflowing Basin
20%inclusion237 decks1.21K decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion231 decks1.21K decks
-5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion211 decks1.21K decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion209 decks1.21K decks
-4%synergy
Hedge Maze
17%inclusion203 decks1.21K decks
-3%synergy
Misty Rainforest
16%inclusion191 decks1.21K decks
-15%synergy
Tangled Islet
16%inclusion188 decks1.21K decks
0%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
15%inclusion178 decks1.21K decks
-5%synergy
Willowrush Verge
14%inclusion116 decks817 decks
-3%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
13%inclusion157 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%inclusion119 decks1.20K decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
9.2%inclusion111 decks1.21K decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.9%inclusion108 decks1.21K decks
-6%synergy
Woodland Stream
8.2%inclusion99 decks1.21K decks
3%synergy
Quandrix Campus
7.8%inclusion94 decks1.21K decks
1%synergy
Tropical Island
7.1%inclusion86 decks1.21K decks
-7%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.1%inclusion86 decks1.21K decks
-3%synergy
Captivating Cave
6.4%inclusion77 decks1.21K decks
6%synergy
Rimewood Falls
6.3%inclusion76 decks1.21K decks
-2%synergy
Promising Vein
6.2%inclusion75 decks1.21K decks
5%synergy
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