Svyelun of Sea and Sky (Commander) - Core +1/+1 Counters

Svyelun of Sea and Sky
3 decks (0.000%) Rank #1053
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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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Kopala, Warden of Waves
100% of 3 decks +99% synergy
Merfolk Sovereign
100% of 3 decks +98% synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
100% of 3 decks +98% synergy
Merrow Harbinger
67% of 3 decks +66% synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
67% of 3 decks +63% synergy
Mindspring Merfolk
67% of 3 decks +66% synergy
Vodalian Hexcatcher
67% of 3 decks +65% synergy
Deepchannel Mentor
67% of 3 decks +65% synergy
Merrow Reejerey
67% of 3 decks +65% synergy
Emperor Mihail II
67% of 3 decks +66% synergy
Harbinger of the Tides
67% of 3 decks +65% synergy
Cursecatcher
67% of 3 decks +65% synergy
Mist Dancer
67% of 3 decks +66% synergy
Lord of Atlantis
67% of 3 decks +65% synergy
Thieving Skydiver
67% of 3 decks +62% synergy
Merfolk Trickster
67% of 3 decks +65% synergy
Seafloor Oracle
67% of 3 decks +65% synergy
River Herald Scout
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Saltwater Stalwart
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Coralhelm Commander
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
True-Name Nemesis
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Wishful Merfolk
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Vodalian Arcanist
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Metallic Mimic
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Merfolk Cave-Diver
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Cosi's Trickster
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Floodpits Drowner
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Halimar Wavewatch
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Coral Merfolk
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Benthic Criminologists
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Merfolk Mesmerist
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Scroll Thief
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
River Sneak
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
33% of 3 decks +30% synergy
Three Tree Mascot
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Triton Shorestalker
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
Mist-Cloaked Herald
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
Lullmage Mentor
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
33% of 3 decks +24% synergy
Sage of the Falls
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Merfolk Seastalkers
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Tidal Visionary
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Tidal Warrior
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Djinn of Wishes
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Drowner of Secrets
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
Merfolk Windrobber
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Silvergill Adept
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Tide Shaper
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Instants
Negate
67% of 3 decks +28% synergy
Arcane Denial
67% of 3 decks +31% synergy
Mana Leak
67% of 3 decks +60% synergy
Counterspell
67% of 3 decks -1% synergy
High Tide
67% of 3 decks +22% synergy
Pongify
33% of 3 decks -7% synergy
Frantic Search
33% of 3 decks +4% synergy
Voyage's End
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
33% of 3 decks -2% synergy
Bone to Ash
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Brainstorm
33% of 3 decks -8% synergy
Aether Tradewinds
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Turn Aside
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Flare of Denial
33% of 3 decks +27% synergy
Disarm
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Comparative Analysis
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Polymorphist's Jest
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Take into Custody
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Reality Shift
33% of 3 decks +4% synergy
Opt
33% of 3 decks +8% synergy
No Escape
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Aetherize
33% of 3 decks +6% synergy
Cancel
33% of 3 decks +28% synergy
Rain of Revelation
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Resculpt
33% of 3 decks +13% synergy
Flow of Knowledge
33% of 3 decks +17% synergy
Rewind
33% of 3 decks +21% synergy
Thassa's Rebuff
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Spectral Interference
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Convolute
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Jace's Ingenuity
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Sorceries
Distant Melody
67% of 3 decks +61% synergy
Aquitect's Will
67% of 3 decks +61% synergy
Ponder
33% of 3 decks +3% synergy
Windfall
33% of 3 decks +10% synergy
Divination
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Crashing Tide
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Curse of the Swine
33% of 3 decks +21% synergy
Counsel of the Soratami
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Preordain
33% of 3 decks +9% synergy
Read the Tides
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Quicksilver Fountain
67% of 3 decks +65% synergy
Kefnet's Monument
67% of 3 decks +60% synergy
Herald's Horn
67% of 3 decks +65% synergy
Bident of Thassa
67% of 3 decks +55% synergy
Sapphire Medallion
67% of 3 decks +11% synergy
Cloud Key
33% of 3 decks +27% synergy
Icon of Ancestry
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
33% of 3 decks +14% synergy
Jalum Tome
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Stoneforge Masterwork
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Banner of Kinship
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Door of Destinies
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33% of 3 decks +5% synergy
Lightning Greaves
33% of 3 decks +7% synergy
Venser's Journal
33% of 3 decks +30% synergy
Enchantments
Kindred Discovery
67% of 3 decks +60% synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
67% of 3 decks +65% synergy
Wizard Class
67% of 3 decks +50% synergy
Deeproot Waters
67% of 3 decks +65% synergy
Merrow Commerce
67% of 3 decks +66% synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
33% of 3 decks +26% synergy
Curiosity
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
Capture Sphere
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Aqueous Form
33% of 3 decks +28% synergy
Narcolepsy
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Sleep with the Fishes
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Coastal Piracy
33% of 3 decks +29% synergy
Shark Typhoon
33% of 3 decks +26% synergy
The Tale of Tamiyo
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Witness Protection
33% of 3 decks +28% synergy
Paralyzing Grasp
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Eaten by Piranhas
33% of 3 decks +30% synergy
Reflections of Littjara
33% of 3 decks +30% synergy
Confiscate
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Aquatic Incursion
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Propaganda
33% of 3 decks +5% synergy
Confounding Conundrum
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
100% of 3 decks +44% synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
33% of 3 decks -18% synergy
Halimar Depths
33% of 3 decks +23% synergy
Hidden Cataract
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Castle Vantress
33% of 3 decks +14% synergy
Drannith Ruins
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Three Tree City
33% of 3 decks +30% synergy
Access Tunnel
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Patchwork Banner
67% of 3 decks +63% synergy
Sol Ring
67% of 3 decks -19% synergy
Arcane Signet
33% of 3 decks -32% synergy
Sky Diamond
33% of 3 decks +9% synergy
Heraldic Banner
33% of 3 decks +27% synergy
Fellwar Stone
33% of 3 decks +13% synergy
Thought Vessel
33% of 3 decks -18% synergy
Lands
Island
100% of 3 decks +7% synergy
Path of Ancestry
67% of 3 decks +62% synergy
Command Tower
33% of 3 decks +29% synergy
Myriad Landscape
33% of 3 decks +6% synergy