Svyelun of Sea and Sky (Commander) - Upgraded Control

Svyelun of Sea and Sky
5 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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Kindred Discovery
100% of 5 decks +93% synergy
Wake Thrasher
80% of 5 decks +79% synergy
Coralhelm Commander
80% of 5 decks +79% synergy
Emperor Mihail II
80% of 5 decks +79% synergy
Deeproot Waters
80% of 5 decks +79% synergy
Harbinger of the Tides
80% of 5 decks +79% synergy
Lord of Atlantis
80% of 5 decks +79% synergy
Seafloor Oracle
80% of 5 decks +79% synergy
Kopala, Warden of Waves
80% of 5 decks +79% synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
80% of 5 decks +78% synergy
Top Cards
Thieving Skydiver
80% of 5 decks +75% synergy
Merfolk Sovereign
80% of 5 decks +78% synergy
Negate
80% of 5 decks +41% synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
80% of 5 decks +75% synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
80% of 5 decks +76% synergy
Reflections of Littjara
80% of 5 decks +76% synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
80% of 5 decks +78% synergy
Distant Melody
80% of 5 decks +75% synergy
Merrow Reejerey
80% of 5 decks +78% synergy
Lullmage Mentor
80% of 5 decks +78% synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
40% of 5 decks +14% synergy
Rhystic Study
40% of 5 decks +5% synergy
Cyclonic Rift
40% of 5 decks +3% synergy
Fierce Guardianship
20% of 5 decks -4% synergy
Creatures
Vodalian Hexcatcher
80% of 5 decks +78% synergy
Tempest Caller
60% of 5 decks +59% synergy
Seahunter
60% of 5 decks +59% synergy
Merrow Harbinger
60% of 5 decks +59% synergy
Empress Galina
60% of 5 decks +59% synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
60% of 5 decks +50% synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
60% of 5 decks +58% synergy
Deepchannel Mentor
60% of 5 decks +59% synergy
River Sneak
60% of 5 decks +59% synergy
Streambed Aquitects
60% of 5 decks +59% synergy
Sea Scryer
60% of 5 decks +59% synergy
Cursecatcher
60% of 5 decks +58% synergy
Mist-Cloaked Herald
40% of 5 decks +38% synergy
Triton Shorestalker
40% of 5 decks +38% synergy
Metallic Mimic
40% of 5 decks +39% synergy
Cosi's Trickster
40% of 5 decks +39% synergy
Stormtide Leviathan
40% of 5 decks +33% synergy
Surgespanner
40% of 5 decks +39% synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
40% of 5 decks +26% synergy
Mist Dancer
40% of 5 decks +39% synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
40% of 5 decks +33% synergy
Tide Shaper
40% of 5 decks +39% synergy
Merfolk Trickster
40% of 5 decks +38% synergy
Mistcaller
40% of 5 decks +39% synergy
Silvergill Adept
40% of 5 decks +39% synergy
Mindspring Merfolk
25% of 4 decks +24% synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
20% of 5 decks +11% synergy
Wonder
20% of 5 decks +14% synergy
Rishadan Dockhand
20% of 5 decks +19% synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
20% of 5 decks +16% synergy
Benthic Biomancer
20% of 5 decks +19% synergy
Wanderwine Prophets
20% of 5 decks +19% synergy
Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep
20% of 5 decks +19% synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
20% of 5 decks +7% synergy
True-Name Nemesis
20% of 5 decks +19% synergy
Roaming Throne
20% of 5 decks +15% synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
20% of 5 decks -4% synergy
Sigil Tracer
20% of 5 decks +19% synergy
Enduring Curiosity
20% of 5 decks +14% synergy
Seasinger
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Merfolk Spy
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Forensic Researcher
20% of 5 decks +19% synergy
Tidal Warrior
20% of 5 decks +19% synergy
Spark Double
20% of 5 decks +6% synergy
Rootwater Thief
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Master of Waves
20% of 5 decks +16% synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
20% of 5 decks +16% synergy
Titan of Littjara
20% of 5 decks +18% synergy
Merfolk Looter
20% of 5 decks +17% synergy
Kiora, the Rising Tide
20% of 5 decks +16% synergy
Instants
High Tide
60% of 5 decks +15% synergy
Rapid Hybridization
60% of 5 decks +25% synergy
Aetherize
60% of 5 decks +34% synergy
Counterspell
60% of 5 decks -8% synergy
Arcane Denial
40% of 5 decks +4% synergy
Frantic Search
40% of 5 decks +11% synergy
Opt
40% of 5 decks +15% synergy
Thassa's Rebuff
40% of 5 decks +39% synergy
Saw It Coming
40% of 5 decks +36% synergy
Pongify
40% of 5 decks -0% synergy
Forceful Denial
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Into the Roil
20% of 5 decks +17% synergy
Get Out
20% of 5 decks +17% synergy
Brainstorm
20% of 5 decks -22% synergy
Misdirection
20% of 5 decks +15% synergy
Resculpt
20% of 5 decks -0% synergy
Into the Flood Maw
20% of 5 decks +15% synergy
Mana Leak
20% of 5 decks +13% synergy
Annul
20% of 5 decks +18% synergy
Disallow
20% of 5 decks +13% synergy
Swan Song
20% of 5 decks -5% synergy
Sink into Stupor
20% of 5 decks -0% synergy
Flow of Knowledge
20% of 5 decks +3% synergy
Spell Pierce
20% of 5 decks +11% synergy
Fading Hope
20% of 5 decks +18% synergy
Anticipate
20% of 5 decks +17% synergy
Unsummon
20% of 5 decks +16% synergy
Engulf the Shore
20% of 5 decks +11% synergy
Repulse
20% of 5 decks +19% synergy
Flare of Denial
20% of 5 decks +13% synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
20% of 5 decks -15% synergy
Disdainful Stroke
20% of 5 decks +15% synergy
Strix Serenade
20% of 5 decks +10% synergy
Cancel
20% of 5 decks +15% synergy
Mana Drain
20% of 5 decks -7% synergy
Cryptic Command
20% of 5 decks +9% synergy
Long River's Pull
20% of 5 decks +16% synergy
Reality Shift
20% of 5 decks -9% synergy
Sorceries
Aquitect's Will
40% of 5 decks +34% synergy
Crashing Tide
40% of 5 decks +40% synergy
Slip Through Space
20% of 5 decks +15% synergy
Temporal Manipulation
20% of 5 decks +16% synergy
River's Rebuke
20% of 5 decks +16% synergy
Maddening Cacophony
20% of 5 decks +13% synergy
Traumatize
20% of 5 decks +15% synergy
Raise the Palisade
20% of 5 decks +17% synergy
Rite of Replication
20% of 5 decks +14% synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
20% of 5 decks +12% synergy
Spectral Deluge
20% of 5 decks +8% synergy
Chart a Course
20% of 5 decks +15% synergy
Rise and Shine
20% of 5 decks +17% synergy
Preordain
20% of 5 decks -5% synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
20% of 5 decks +6% synergy
Borrowing 100,000 Arrows
20% of 5 decks +19% synergy
Sleep
20% of 5 decks +18% synergy
Curse of the Swine
20% of 5 decks +7% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Vanquisher's Banner
60% of 5 decks +59% synergy
Sapphire Medallion
60% of 5 decks +5% synergy
Banner of Kinship
40% of 5 decks +38% synergy
Bident of Thassa
40% of 5 decks +28% synergy
Door of Destinies
40% of 5 decks +39% synergy
Herald's Horn
40% of 5 decks +38% synergy
Winged Boots
20% of 5 decks +17% synergy
The Indomitable
20% of 5 decks +18% synergy
Lightning Greaves
20% of 5 decks -6% synergy
Stoneforge Masterwork
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
20% of 5 decks +19% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20% of 5 decks -8% synergy
Coat of Arms
20% of 5 decks +18% synergy
Kefnet's Monument
20% of 5 decks +13% synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
20% of 5 decks +1% synergy
Urza's Incubator
20% of 5 decks +19% synergy
Folio of Fancies
20% of 5 decks +16% synergy
Mnemonic Sphere
20% of 5 decks +19% synergy
Quicksilver Fountain
20% of 5 decks +18% synergy
Enchantments
Merrow Commerce
60% of 5 decks +59% synergy
Sea's Claim
40% of 5 decks +40% synergy
Spreading Seas
40% of 5 decks +39% synergy
Military Intelligence
20% of 5 decks +19% synergy
Aqueous Form
20% of 5 decks +15% synergy
Mystic Remora
20% of 5 decks -8% synergy
Combat Research
20% of 5 decks +18% synergy
Propaganda
20% of 5 decks -8% synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
20% of 5 decks +3% synergy
Equilibrium
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Coastal Piracy
20% of 5 decks +16% synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
20% of 5 decks +8% synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
20% of 5 decks +13% synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
20% of 5 decks +10% synergy
Eaten by Piranhas
20% of 5 decks +16% synergy
Shark Typhoon
20% of 5 decks +13% synergy
Back to Basics
20% of 5 decks +11% synergy
Psychic Corrosion
20% of 5 decks +12% synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
80% of 5 decks +28% synergy
Castle Vantress
60% of 5 decks +40% synergy
Archway of Innovation
40% of 5 decks +29% synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
40% of 5 decks +15% synergy
Rivendell
40% of 5 decks +27% synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
40% of 5 decks +29% synergy
Three Tree City
40% of 5 decks +37% synergy
Reliquary Tower
40% of 5 decks -16% synergy
War Room
40% of 5 decks +23% synergy
Scavenger Grounds
40% of 5 decks +33% synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
20% of 5 decks +4% synergy
Academy Ruins
20% of 5 decks +2% synergy
Rogue's Passage
20% of 5 decks +5% synergy
Lonely Sandbar
20% of 5 decks +5% synergy
Halimar Depths
20% of 5 decks +9% synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
20% of 5 decks +18% synergy
Faerie Conclave
20% of 5 decks +18% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100% of 5 decks +35% synergy
Sky Diamond
60% of 5 decks +35% synergy
Heraldic Banner
60% of 5 decks +54% synergy
Sol Ring
60% of 5 decks -26% synergy
Mind Stone
40% of 5 decks +2% synergy
Patchwork Banner
20% of 5 decks +17% synergy
Thought Vessel
20% of 5 decks -32% synergy
Caged Sun
20% of 5 decks +7% synergy
Misleading Signpost
20% of 5 decks +15% synergy
Stonespeaker Crystal
20% of 5 decks +19% synergy
Nyx Lotus
20% of 5 decks +15% synergy
Hedron Archive
20% of 5 decks +14% synergy
Eye of Ramos
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Lands
Island
100% of 5 decks +7% synergy
Path of Ancestry
40% of 5 decks +36% synergy
Myriad Landscape
40% of 5 decks +13% synergy
Prismatic Vista
20% of 5 decks +16% synergy
Polluted Delta
20% of 5 decks +12% synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
20% of 5 decks +7% synergy
Sink into Stupor
20% of 5 decks -0% synergy
Cavern of Souls
20% of 5 decks +15% synergy
Scalding Tarn
20% of 5 decks +12% synergy
Misty Rainforest
20% of 5 decks +12% synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
20% of 5 decks +6% synergy
Opal Palace
20% of 5 decks +19% synergy
Flooded Strand
20% of 5 decks +12% synergy