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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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Scryfall
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Spider-Sense
1.8%inclusion2 decks113 decks
0%synergy
Strength of Will
1.8%inclusion2 decks114 decks
1%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
0.9%inclusion1 decks113 decks
-1%synergy
Multiversal Passage
0.5%inclusion1 decks196 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jadelight Spelunker
91%inclusion1.17K decks1.29K decks
88%synergy
Cenote Scout
88%inclusion1.14K decks1.29K decks
86%synergy
Over the Edge
88%inclusion1.12K decks1.28K decks
86%synergy
Glowcap Lantern
84%inclusion1.08K decks1.29K decks
83%synergy
Deepfathom Echo
86%inclusion1.10K decks1.28K decks
82%synergy
River Herald Scout
82%inclusion1.05K decks1.28K decks
81%synergy
Jadelight Ranger
82%inclusion1.06K decks1.29K decks
81%synergy
Path of Discovery
83%inclusion1.06K decks1.29K decks
80%synergy
Twists and Turns
81%inclusion1.05K decks1.29K decks
79%synergy
Hakbal of the Surging Soul
83%inclusion1.07K decks1.29K decks
79%synergy
Top Cards
Seeker of Sunlight
79%inclusion1.02K decks1.28K decks
79%synergy
Topography Tracker
79%inclusion1.01K decks1.28K decks
71%synergy
Sentinel of the Nameless City
77%inclusion993 decks1.29K decks
75%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
75%inclusion967 decks1.29K decks
44%synergy
River Herald Guide
74%inclusion945 decks1.28K decks
73%synergy
Enter the Unknown
72%inclusion923 decks1.29K decks
70%synergy
Merfolk Branchwalker
71%inclusion916 decks1.29K decks
70%synergy
Wildgrowth Walker
60%inclusion779 decks1.29K decks
58%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
58%inclusion747 decks1.29K decks
43%synergy
Waterwind Scout
58%inclusion744 decks1.29K decks
57%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
12%inclusion159 decks1.29K decks
-14%synergy
Rhystic Study
7.9%inclusion102 decks1.29K decks
-14%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
6.5%inclusion84 decks1.29K decks
-11%synergy
Worldly Tutor
6.3%inclusion81 decks1.29K decks
-9%synergy
Creatures
Tishana's Wayfinder
57%inclusion729 decks1.29K decks
56%synergy
Merfolk Cave-Diver
50%inclusion640 decks1.28K decks
46%synergy
Spyglass Siren
46%inclusion595 decks1.29K decks
46%synergy
Emperor Mihail II
45%inclusion577 decks1.29K decks
35%synergy
Evolution Sage
44%inclusion565 decks1.29K decks
33%synergy
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
42%inclusion543 decks1.29K decks
32%synergy
Ixalli's Diviner
41%inclusion532 decks1.29K decks
41%synergy
Kopala, Warden of Waves
39%inclusion508 decks1.29K decks
30%synergy
Storm Fleet Negotiator
38%inclusion489 decks1.28K decks
38%synergy
Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca
38%inclusion489 decks1.29K decks
31%synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
37%inclusion479 decks1.29K decks
26%synergy
Zegana, Utopian Speaker
37%inclusion471 decks1.29K decks
28%synergy
Forerunner of the Heralds
36%inclusion459 decks1.29K decks
31%synergy
Merrow Reejerey
35%inclusion452 decks1.29K decks
26%synergy
Deeproot Elite
35%inclusion446 decks1.29K decks
26%synergy
Siren Lookout
34%inclusion439 decks1.29K decks
34%synergy
Deeproot Historian
34%inclusion436 decks1.28K decks
28%synergy
Merfolk Sovereign
34%inclusion438 decks1.29K decks
25%synergy
Seafloor Oracle
34%inclusion437 decks1.29K decks
25%synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
30%inclusion388 decks1.29K decks
21%synergy
Merfolk Mistbinder
29%inclusion370 decks1.29K decks
21%synergy
Pathfinding Axejaw
28%inclusion366 decks1.29K decks
28%synergy
Singer of Swift Rivers
28%inclusion355 decks1.28K decks
20%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
28%inclusion356 decks1.29K decks
15%synergy
Emperor's Vanguard
26%inclusion339 decks1.29K decks
26%synergy
Prime Speaker Zegana
23%inclusion300 decks1.29K decks
13%synergy
Vodalian Hexcatcher
23%inclusion292 decks1.29K decks
15%synergy
Mist Dancer
21%inclusion268 decks1.28K decks
13%synergy
Tishana, Voice of Thunder
21%inclusion269 decks1.29K decks
15%synergy
Tributary Instructor
21%inclusion264 decks1.28K decks
16%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
19%inclusion251 decks1.29K decks
11%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
19%inclusion245 decks1.29K decks
4%synergy
Roaming Throne
19%inclusion243 decks1.29K decks
11%synergy
Cartographer's Companion
18%inclusion231 decks1.28K decks
18%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
18%inclusion229 decks1.29K decks
12%synergy
Rampaging Baloths
17%inclusion220 decks1.29K decks
0%synergy
Merfolk Skydiver
16%inclusion210 decks1.29K decks
10%synergy
Scute Swarm
16%inclusion205 decks1.29K decks
-5%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
16%inclusion202 decks1.29K decks
9%synergy
Kiora's Follower
13%inclusion170 decks1.29K decks
-2%synergy
Lotus Cobra
13%inclusion163 decks1.29K decks
-1%synergy
Summon: Leviathan
13%inclusion44 decks349 decks
5%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
13%inclusion162 decks1.29K decks
5%synergy
Lord of Atlantis
12%inclusion152 decks1.29K decks
5%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
11%inclusion102 decks888 decks
8%synergy
Mindspring Merfolk
11%inclusion62 decks543 decks
9%synergy
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
11%inclusion136 decks1.29K decks
-6%synergy
Benthic Biomancer
10%inclusion132 decks1.29K decks
4%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
10%inclusion91 decks949 decks
3%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
9.2%inclusion61 decks665 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Brackish Blunder
51%inclusion654 decks1.28K decks
51%synergy
Inspiring Call
50%inclusion650 decks1.29K decks
37%synergy
Counterspell
45%inclusion578 decks1.29K decks
-5%synergy
Beast Within
43%inclusion558 decks1.29K decks
-7%synergy
Growth Spiral
43%inclusion554 decks1.29K decks
-1%synergy
Negate
35%inclusion454 decks1.29K decks
9%synergy
Ripples of Potential
32%inclusion416 decks1.28K decks
22%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
24%inclusion313 decks1.29K decks
-2%synergy
Heroic Intervention
21%inclusion277 decks1.29K decks
-9%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
20%inclusion214 decks1.06K decks
15%synergy
Aetherize
17%inclusion216 decks1.29K decks
5%synergy
Quandrix Command
16%inclusion202 decks1.29K decks
10%synergy
Brainstorm
15%inclusion190 decks1.29K decks
0%synergy
Pongify
15%inclusion187 decks1.29K decks
-10%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion175 decks1.29K decks
-9%synergy
Reality Shift
12%inclusion160 decks1.29K decks
-2%synergy
Mutational Advantage
11%inclusion108 decks1K decks
6%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
9.3%inclusion120 decks1.29K decks
-1%synergy
Nature's Claim
9.3%inclusion120 decks1.29K decks
-1%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
9.1%inclusion117 decks1.29K decks
-14%synergy
Return to Nature
8.7%inclusion112 decks1.29K decks
3%synergy
Simic Charm
8.5%inclusion109 decks1.29K decks
0%synergy
Planar Genesis
8.1%inclusion72 decks884 decks
-3%synergy
Filter Out
7.5%inclusion97 decks1.29K decks
5%synergy
Out of Air
7.3%inclusion93 decks1.28K decks
7%synergy
Auroral Procession
7.0%inclusion31 decks441 decks
3%synergy
Eureka Moment
6.5%inclusion84 decks1.29K decks
-4%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
6.4%inclusion82 decks1.29K decks
1%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
6.1%inclusion78 decks1.29K decks
0%synergy
Joint Exploration
6.0%inclusion77 decks1.29K decks
0%synergy
Get Out
5.8%inclusion42 decks718 decks
5%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.7%inclusion74 decks1.29K decks
-3%synergy
Swan Song
5.7%inclusion73 decks1.29K decks
-13%synergy
Mana Drain
5.6%inclusion72 decks1.29K decks
-10%synergy
Decisive Denial
5.5%inclusion71 decks1.29K decks
0%synergy
Ruinous Intrusion
5.5%inclusion71 decks1.29K decks
3%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
5.4%inclusion70 decks1.29K decks
0%synergy
Spell Pierce
5.4%inclusion70 decks1.29K decks
2%synergy
River Heralds' Boon
5.4%inclusion69 decks1.29K decks
5%synergy
Collective Resistance
5.3%inclusion47 decks888 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Wave Goodbye
39%inclusion505 decks1.28K decks
28%synergy
Cultivate
34%inclusion441 decks1.29K decks
-13%synergy
Explore
33%inclusion424 decks1.29K decks
12%synergy
Kodama's Reach
27%inclusion350 decks1.29K decks
-10%synergy
Rampant Growth
24%inclusion312 decks1.29K decks
-17%synergy
Nature's Lore
14%inclusion183 decks1.29K decks
-16%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
13%inclusion115 decks882 decks
11%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
12%inclusion150 decks1.29K decks
9%synergy
Distant Melody
11%inclusion145 decks1.29K decks
8%synergy
Aggressive Biomancy
11%inclusion96 decks879 decks
6%synergy
Bygone Marvels
11%inclusion135 decks1.28K decks
8%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
10%inclusion128 decks1.29K decks
-2%synergy
Three Visits
9.5%inclusion122 decks1.29K decks
-14%synergy
Chart a Course
9.3%inclusion120 decks1.29K decks
8%synergy
Farseek
9.3%inclusion120 decks1.29K decks
-15%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8.4%inclusion108 decks1.29K decks
-2%synergy
Doppelgang
7.6%inclusion81 decks1.06K decks
1%synergy
Raise the Palisade
7.6%inclusion98 decks1.29K decks
1%synergy
Curse of the Swine
7.2%inclusion93 decks1.29K decks
-4%synergy
Glimpse the Core
7.1%inclusion91 decks1.28K decks
6%synergy
Urban Evolution
6.7%inclusion87 decks1.29K decks
-3%synergy
Ponder
6.7%inclusion86 decks1.29K decks
0%synergy
River's Rebuke
6.7%inclusion86 decks1.29K decks
4%synergy
Ravenform
6.4%inclusion82 decks1.29K decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Subterranean Schooner
56%inclusion718 decks1.29K decks
55%synergy
Lodestone Needle
46%inclusion597 decks1.29K decks
46%synergy
Shadowed Caravel
26%inclusion338 decks1.29K decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion292 decks1.29K decks
-3%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
22%inclusion278 decks1.29K decks
15%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
20%inclusion187 decks941 decks
19%synergy
Explorer's Cache
16%inclusion204 decks1.29K decks
15%synergy
Bident of Thassa
15%inclusion187 decks1.29K decks
7%synergy
The Ozolith
13%inclusion170 decks1.29K decks
7%synergy
Panharmonicon
12%inclusion153 decks1.29K decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion146 decks1.29K decks
-10%synergy
Herald's Horn
11%inclusion137 decks1.29K decks
7%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
7.4%inclusion96 decks1.29K decks
6%synergy
The Great Henge
6.9%inclusion89 decks1.29K decks
-2%synergy
The Earth Crystal
6.1%inclusion20 decks330 decks
2%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
5.8%inclusion75 decks1.29K decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Hardened Scales
57%inclusion740 decks1.29K decks
42%synergy
Deeproot Waters
44%inclusion562 decks1.29K decks
34%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
42%inclusion544 decks1.29K decks
34%synergy
Spelunking
39%inclusion506 decks1.29K decks
34%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
35%inclusion448 decks1.29K decks
21%synergy
Branching Evolution
30%inclusion388 decks1.29K decks
19%synergy
Kindred Discovery
21%inclusion265 decks1.29K decks
10%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
20%inclusion260 decks1.29K decks
12%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
18%inclusion235 decks1.29K decks
13%synergy
Hadana's Climb
16%inclusion204 decks1.29K decks
12%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
13%inclusion174 decks1.29K decks
7%synergy
Retreat to Kazandu
13%inclusion173 decks1.29K decks
9%synergy
Merrow Commerce
12%inclusion156 decks1.29K decks
8%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
12%inclusion150 decks1.29K decks
2%synergy
Exploration
10%inclusion134 decks1.29K decks
-3%synergy
Roaring Earth
8.9%inclusion115 decks1.29K decks
7%synergy
Eaten by Piranhas
8.6%inclusion110 decks1.28K decks
7%synergy
Doubling Season
7.4%inclusion96 decks1.29K decks
-2%synergy
Virtue of Knowledge
7.4%inclusion95 decks1.29K decks
5%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
7.0%inclusion58 decks823 decks
2%synergy
Guardian Project
6.9%inclusion89 decks1.29K decks
0%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
6.8%inclusion16 decks236 decks
2%synergy
Zendikar's Roil
6.7%inclusion87 decks1.29K decks
2%synergy
Elven Chorus
5.9%inclusion76 decks1.29K decks
2%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
5.3%inclusion68 decks1.29K decks
-1%synergy
Stocking the Pantry
5.0%inclusion41 decks816 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
44%inclusion568 decks1.29K decks
-6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
32%inclusion416 decks1.29K decks
10%synergy
Karn's Bastion
29%inclusion373 decks1.29K decks
17%synergy
Hidden Nursery
22%inclusion283 decks1.29K decks
19%synergy
Hidden Cataract
20%inclusion263 decks1.29K decks
18%synergy
Temple of the False God
18%inclusion229 decks1.29K decks
2%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
17%inclusion221 decks1.29K decks
0%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
17%inclusion220 decks1.29K decks
-1%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
11%inclusion144 decks1.29K decks
-11%synergy
Restless Vinestalk
11%inclusion138 decks1.29K decks
5%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
10%inclusion135 decks1.29K decks
6%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
9.2%inclusion118 decks1.29K decks
-13%synergy
Pit of Offerings
8.9%inclusion115 decks1.29K decks
8%synergy
Halimar Depths
8.1%inclusion105 decks1.29K decks
5%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
8.1%inclusion105 decks1.29K decks
-11%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
7.7%inclusion99 decks1.29K decks
2%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
7.6%inclusion98 decks1.29K decks
-5%synergy
Rivendell
7.2%inclusion93 decks1.29K decks
1%synergy
Three Tree City
6.9%inclusion57 decks826 decks
2%synergy
Lumbering Falls
5.7%inclusion74 decks1.29K decks
-1%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
5.7%inclusion74 decks1.29K decks
1%synergy
Volatile Fault
5.0%inclusion64 decks1.28K decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
58%inclusion742 decks1.29K decks
-23%synergy
Arcane Signet
51%inclusion662 decks1.29K decks
-12%synergy
Simic Signet
24%inclusion310 decks1.29K decks
-8%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion192 decks1.29K decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
12%inclusion155 decks1.29K decks
-9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion130 decks1.29K decks
2%synergy
Patchwork Banner
8.5%inclusion70 decks820 decks
5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.7%inclusion74 decks1.29K decks
0%synergy
Lands
Forest
98%inclusion1.27K decks1.29K decks
3%synergy
Island
98%inclusion1.26K decks1.29K decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
76%inclusion983 decks1.29K decks
-9%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
61%inclusion789 decks1.29K decks
2%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
52%inclusion674 decks1.29K decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
50%inclusion643 decks1.29K decks
32%synergy
Temple of Mystery
50%inclusion640 decks1.29K decks
11%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
44%inclusion572 decks1.29K decks
6%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
42%inclusion538 decks1.29K decks
0%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
40%inclusion516 decks1.29K decks
-12%synergy
Flooded Grove
32%inclusion413 decks1.29K decks
-8%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
32%inclusion407 decks1.29K decks
-13%synergy
Breeding Pool
30%inclusion389 decks1.29K decks
-15%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion314 decks1.29K decks
-1%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
22%inclusion289 decks1.29K decks
15%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
22%inclusion278 decks1.29K decks
14%synergy
Thornwood Falls
19%inclusion250 decks1.29K decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion247 decks1.29K decks
-5%synergy
Overflowing Basin
18%inclusion180 decks1.01K decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion228 decks1.29K decks
-5%synergy
Hedge Maze
17%inclusion186 decks1.07K decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion217 decks1.29K decks
-3%synergy
Tangled Islet
17%inclusion217 decks1.29K decks
0%synergy
Misty Rainforest
16%inclusion210 decks1.29K decks
-15%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
15%inclusion199 decks1.29K decks
-5%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
15%inclusion195 decks1.29K decks
-5%synergy
Willowrush Verge
14%inclusion77 decks548 decks
-1%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
13%inclusion163 decks1.29K decks
0%synergy
Simic Guildgate
11%inclusion140 decks1.29K decks
0%synergy
Lush Oasis
11%inclusion102 decks949 decks
5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
10%inclusion131 decks1.29K decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.2%inclusion119 decks1.29K decks
-5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8.4%inclusion108 decks1.29K decks
-2%synergy
Promising Vein
7.7%inclusion99 decks1.28K decks
6%synergy
Woodland Stream
7.5%inclusion97 decks1.29K decks
2%synergy
Rimewood Falls
7.4%inclusion95 decks1.29K decks
-2%synergy
Quandrix Campus
7.0%inclusion90 decks1.29K decks
0%synergy
Tropical Island
6.8%inclusion88 decks1.29K decks
-7%synergy
Captivating Cave
6.6%inclusion85 decks1.28K decks
6%synergy