Svyelun of Sea and Sky (Commander) - Expensive Control

Svyelun of Sea and Sky
2 decks (0.000%) Rank #1021
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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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Summon: Leviathan
100% of 1 decks +98% synergy
Game Changers
Force of Will
100% of 2 decks +82% synergy
Mystical Tutor
100% of 2 decks +74% synergy
Rhystic Study
100% of 2 decks +65% synergy
Cyclonic Rift
100% of 2 decks +63% synergy
Ancient Tomb
50% of 2 decks +37% synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
50% of 2 decks +37% synergy
Fierce Guardianship
50% of 2 decks +26% synergy
Creatures
Seahunter
100% of 2 decks +99% synergy
Lullmage Mentor
100% of 2 decks +98% synergy
Merfolk Sovereign
100% of 2 decks +98% synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
100% of 2 decks +98% synergy
Empress Galina
100% of 2 decks +99% synergy
Silvergill Adept
100% of 2 decks +99% synergy
Emperor Mihail II
100% of 2 decks +99% synergy
Kopala, Warden of Waves
100% of 2 decks +99% synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
100% of 2 decks +90% synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
100% of 2 decks +98% synergy
Seafloor Oracle
100% of 2 decks +99% synergy
Vodalian Hexcatcher
100% of 2 decks +98% synergy
Lord of Atlantis
100% of 2 decks +99% synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
100% of 1 decks +91% synergy
Mindspring Merfolk
100% of 1 decks +99% synergy
Cosi's Trickster
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Merrow Harbinger
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
50% of 2 decks +43% synergy
Deepchannel Mentor
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
50% of 2 decks +36% synergy
Mist Dancer
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Thieving Skydiver
50% of 2 decks +45% synergy
Adaptive Automaton
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
50% of 2 decks +45% synergy
Metallic Mimic
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Cursecatcher
50% of 2 decks +48% synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
50% of 2 decks +46% synergy
River Sneak
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Merfolk Trickster
50% of 2 decks +48% synergy
Harbinger of the Tides
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Wake Thrasher
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Wanderwine Prophets
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Tempest Caller
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Coralhelm Commander
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
50% of 2 decks +46% synergy
Merrow Reejerey
50% of 2 decks +48% synergy
Waterspout Weavers
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
Roaming Throne
50% of 2 decks +45% synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
100% of 2 decks +73% synergy
Pact of Negation
100% of 2 decks +89% synergy
Strix Serenade
100% of 2 decks +90% synergy
Swan Song
100% of 2 decks +75% synergy
Counterspell
100% of 2 decks +32% synergy
Force of Negation
100% of 2 decks +84% synergy
Flusterstorm
100% of 2 decks +91% synergy
Flare of Denial
100% of 2 decks +93% synergy
Hinder
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Aetherize
50% of 2 decks +24% synergy
High Tide
50% of 2 decks +5% synergy
Reality Shift
50% of 2 decks +21% synergy
Stifle
50% of 2 decks +48% synergy
Thassa's Rebuff
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Pongify
50% of 2 decks +10% synergy
Spell Pierce
50% of 2 decks +41% synergy
Cryptic Command
50% of 2 decks +39% synergy
Archmage's Charm
50% of 2 decks +34% synergy
Mental Misstep
50% of 2 decks +43% synergy
Muddle the Mixture
50% of 2 decks +34% synergy
Rapid Hybridization
50% of 2 decks +15% synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
50% of 2 decks +15% synergy
Dissolve
50% of 2 decks +47% synergy
Mindbreak Trap
50% of 2 decks +45% synergy
Sorceries
Spectral Deluge
50% of 2 decks +38% synergy
Personal Tutor
50% of 2 decks +46% synergy
Windfall
50% of 2 decks +26% synergy
Fabricate
50% of 2 decks +28% synergy
Raise the Palisade
50% of 2 decks +47% synergy
Merchant Scroll
50% of 2 decks +39% synergy
Ponder
50% of 2 decks +20% synergy
Aquitect's Will
50% of 2 decks +44% synergy
Tunnel Vision
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
100% of 2 decks +74% synergy
Sapphire Medallion
100% of 2 decks +45% synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Commander's Plate
50% of 2 decks +46% synergy
Aether Vial
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
50% of 2 decks +48% synergy
Urza's Incubator
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Herald's Horn
50% of 2 decks +48% synergy
Enchantments
Merrow Commerce
100% of 2 decks +99% synergy
Deeproot Waters
100% of 2 decks +99% synergy
Mystic Remora
100% of 2 decks +72% synergy
Aquatic Incursion
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
Spreading Seas
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Back to Basics
50% of 2 decks +41% synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
50% of 2 decks +38% synergy
Kindred Discovery
50% of 2 decks +43% synergy
Equilibrium
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
50% of 2 decks +48% synergy
Utility Lands
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
100% of 2 decks +84% synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
100% of 2 decks +48% synergy
Three Tree City
100% of 1 decks +97% synergy
Mistrise Village
100% of 1 decks +91% synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
50% of 2 decks +39% synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
50% of 2 decks +25% synergy
Academy Ruins
50% of 2 decks +32% synergy
Mutavault
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100% of 2 decks +14% synergy
Commander's Sphere
50% of 2 decks +39% synergy
Mana Crypt
50% of 2 decks +44% synergy
Mox Amber
50% of 2 decks +43% synergy
Arcane Signet
50% of 2 decks -15% synergy
Lands
Cavern of Souls
100% of 2 decks +95% synergy
Island
100% of 2 decks +7% synergy
Gemstone Caverns
50% of 2 decks +44% synergy
Evolving Wilds
50% of 2 decks +46% synergy
Fabled Passage
50% of 2 decks +47% synergy
Command Tower
50% of 2 decks +46% synergy
Path of Ancestry
50% of 2 decks +46% synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
50% of 2 decks +47% synergy