Svyelun of Sea and Sky (Commander) - Optimized Combo

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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Chrome Mox
50% of 2 decks +40% synergy
The One Ring
50% of 2 decks +38% synergy
Ancient Tomb
50% of 2 decks +37% synergy
Thassa's Oracle
50% of 2 decks +36% synergy
Force of Will
50% of 2 decks +32% synergy
Fierce Guardianship
50% of 2 decks +26% synergy
Rhystic Study
50% of 2 decks +15% synergy
Cyclonic Rift
50% of 2 decks +13% synergy
Creatures
Thieving Skydiver
100% of 2 decks +95% synergy
Wanderwine Prophets
100% of 2 decks +99% synergy
Vodalian Hexcatcher
100% of 2 decks +98% synergy
Kopala, Warden of Waves
100% of 2 decks +99% synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
100% of 2 decks +98% synergy
Emperor Mihail II
100% of 2 decks +99% synergy
Merrow Reejerey
100% of 2 decks +98% synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
100% of 2 decks +90% synergy
Master of Waves
50% of 2 decks +46% synergy
Floodpits Drowner
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Sea Scryer
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Benthic Biomancer
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Defiler of Dreams
50% of 2 decks +40% synergy
Merrow Witsniper
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
Mist Dancer
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Mist-Cloaked Herald
50% of 2 decks +48% synergy
Vodalian Arcanist
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Roaming Throne
50% of 2 decks +45% synergy
Mindspring Merfolk
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Kiora, the Rising Tide
50% of 2 decks +46% synergy
Glasspool Mimic
50% of 2 decks +44% synergy
Lullmage Mentor
50% of 2 decks +48% synergy
Towering-Wave Mystic
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
Gray Harbor Merfolk
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
50% of 2 decks +32% synergy
Caller of Gales
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
Merrow Levitator
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
Merfolk Spy
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
Tazeem Roilmage
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
Cursecatcher
50% of 2 decks +48% synergy
Rishadan Dockhand
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Tidal Warrior
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
50% of 2 decks +46% synergy
Tide Shaper
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Volshe Tideturner
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Brineborn Cutthroat
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Mistcaller
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Merrow Harbinger
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Seafloor Oracle
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Seahunter
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Silvergill Adept
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Merfolk Falconer
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
Forensic Researcher
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Drowner Initiate
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
50% of 2 decks +48% synergy
Whirlpool Rider
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
Lord of Atlantis
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
100% of 2 decks +73% synergy
Miscalculation
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Think Twice
50% of 2 decks +46% synergy
Foil
50% of 2 decks +44% synergy
Cyber Conversion
50% of 2 decks +46% synergy
Essence Scatter
50% of 2 decks +46% synergy
Mindstatic
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
50% of 2 decks +15% synergy
Dispel
50% of 2 decks +40% synergy
Repulse
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Resculpt
50% of 2 decks +30% synergy
Devious Cover-Up
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Power Sink
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
Negate
50% of 2 decks +11% synergy
Turn Aside
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Unauthorized Exit
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Deny Existence
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
Memory Drain
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
Sinister Sabotage
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Pongify
50% of 2 decks +10% synergy
Sink into Stupor
50% of 2 decks +30% synergy
Countervailing Winds
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Anticognition
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Thought Collapse
50% of 2 decks +46% synergy
Phantom Interference
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Mana Leak
50% of 2 decks +43% synergy
High Tide
50% of 2 decks +5% synergy
Unwind
50% of 2 decks +40% synergy
Convolute
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Spell Pierce
50% of 2 decks +41% synergy
Cancel
50% of 2 decks +45% synergy
Rapid Hybridization
50% of 2 decks +15% synergy
Blink of an Eye
50% of 2 decks +48% synergy
Sorceries
Inundate
50% of 2 decks +48% synergy
See Beyond
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Distant Melody
50% of 2 decks +45% synergy
Huddle Up
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
Rite of Replication
50% of 2 decks +44% synergy
Gust of Wind
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Secrets of the Golden City
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Tome Scour
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Seize the Secrets
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
Step Through
50% of 2 decks +44% synergy
Raise the Palisade
50% of 2 decks +47% synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
50% of 2 decks +36% synergy
Winged Words
50% of 2 decks +46% synergy
Divination
50% of 2 decks +48% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Obelisk of Urd
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Lightning Greaves
50% of 2 decks +24% synergy
Pariah's Shield
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
Sapphire Medallion
50% of 2 decks -5% synergy
The Indomitable
50% of 2 decks +48% synergy
Bident of Thassa
50% of 2 decks +38% synergy
Horn of the Mark
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
50% of 2 decks +48% synergy
Feldon's Cane
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
Enchantments
Deeproot Pilgrimage
100% of 2 decks +98% synergy
Kindred Discovery
100% of 2 decks +93% synergy
Back to Basics
50% of 2 decks +41% synergy
Deeproot Waters
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Reflections of Littjara
50% of 2 decks +46% synergy
Mystic Remora
50% of 2 decks +22% synergy
Wizard Class
50% of 2 decks +33% synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
50% of 2 decks +43% synergy
Utility Lands
Mutavault
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Sunscorched Desert
50% of 2 decks +48% synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
50% of 2 decks +39% synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
50% of 2 decks +25% synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
50% of 2 decks -2% synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
50% of 2 decks +34% synergy
Three Tree City
50% of 2 decks +47% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100% of 2 decks +14% synergy
Arcane Signet
100% of 2 decks +35% synergy
Nyx Lotus
50% of 2 decks +45% synergy
Lotus Petal
50% of 2 decks +38% synergy
Gilded Lotus
50% of 2 decks +38% synergy
Fellwar Stone
50% of 2 decks +30% synergy
Caged Sun
50% of 2 decks +37% synergy
Springleaf Drum
50% of 2 decks +47% synergy
Gauntlet of Power
50% of 2 decks +45% synergy
Lands
Island
100% of 2 decks +7% synergy
Evolving Wilds
50% of 2 decks +46% synergy
Obscura Storefront
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
50% of 2 decks +47% synergy
Brokers Hideout
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Ash Barrens
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Glasspool Mimic
50% of 2 decks +44% synergy
Flooded Strand
50% of 2 decks +42% synergy
Path of Ancestry
50% of 2 decks +46% synergy
Scalding Tarn
50% of 2 decks +42% synergy
Sink into Stupor
50% of 2 decks +30% synergy
Cavern of Souls
50% of 2 decks +45% synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
50% of 2 decks +36% synergy
Urza's Cave
50% of 2 decks +46% synergy
Gemstone Caverns
50% of 2 decks +44% synergy
Misty Rainforest
50% of 2 decks +42% synergy
Polluted Delta
50% of 2 decks +42% synergy