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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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Force of Will
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
82%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
43%synergy
Mystical Tutor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
42%synergy
Rhystic Study
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Ancient Tomb
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Creatures
Kopala, Warden of Waves
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
99%synergy
Merfolk Sovereign
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
98%synergy
Vodalian Hexcatcher
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
98%synergy
Seahunter
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
99%synergy
Emperor Mihail II
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
99%synergy
Lullmage Mentor
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
98%synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
98%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
98%synergy
Lord of Atlantis
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
99%synergy
Empress Galina
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
99%synergy
Seafloor Oracle
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
99%synergy
Summon: Leviathan
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
98%synergy
Coralhelm Commander
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Deepchannel Mentor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Merrow Reejerey
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Wanderwine Prophets
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Harbinger of the Tides
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Tempest Caller
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Mist Dancer
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Silvergill Adept
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Kiora, the Rising Tide
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Merrow Harbinger
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Master of Waves
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
True-Name Nemesis
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Metallic Mimic
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Roaming Throne
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Cosi's Trickster
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Surgespanner
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sigil Tracer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Adaptive Automaton
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
River Sneak
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Waterspout Weavers
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Spark Double
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Cursecatcher
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Tide Shaper
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Gray Harbor Merfolk
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Wake Thrasher
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Merfolk Trickster
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Tidebinder Mage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
73%synergy
Strix Serenade
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
90%synergy
Swan Song
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
74%synergy
Counterspell
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Flare of Denial
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Aetherize
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
39%synergy
Flusterstorm
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Force of Negation
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
51%synergy
High Tide
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Pact of Negation
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Pongify
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-7%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-1%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Mental Misstep
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-2%synergy
Dissolve
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Reality Shift
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
5%synergy
Archmage's Charm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Cryptic Command
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Stifle
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Thassa's Rebuff
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Hinder
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Spell Pierce
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Sorceries
Aquitect's Will
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Raise the Palisade
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Ponder
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
4%synergy
Windfall
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
10%synergy
Tunnel Vision
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Fabricate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Merchant Scroll
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Personal Tutor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Retraced Image
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Spectral Deluge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Open into Wonder
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Rite of Replication
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sapphire Medallion
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
44%synergy
Lightning Greaves
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
40%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Aether Vial
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Quicksilver Fountain
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Coat of Arms
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Urza's Incubator
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Herald's Horn
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Commander's Plate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Bident of Thassa
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Enchantments
Merrow Commerce
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
99%synergy
Kindred Discovery
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Mystic Remora
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
39%synergy
Deeproot Waters
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Spreading Seas
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Back to Basics
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Mind Over Matter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Copy Artifact
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Equilibrium
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Aquatic Incursion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Propaganda
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
49%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
84%synergy
Three Tree City
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
97%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Academy Ruins
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
49%synergy
Mistrise Village
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
41%synergy
Rivendell
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Mutavault
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Mana Crypt
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Mox Amber
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Nyx Lotus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Lands
Cavern of Souls
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
95%synergy
Island
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Fabled Passage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Path of Ancestry
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
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