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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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Spider-Man No More
3.6%inclusion2 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Mutable Explorer
3.4%inclusion1 decks29 decks
3%synergy
With Great Power...
3.2%inclusion2 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Urban Retreat
1.8%inclusion1 decks56 decks
-8%synergy
Sun-Spider, Nimble Webber
1.8%inclusion1 decks56 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Enchantress's Presence
80%inclusion526 decks661 decks
74%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
77%inclusion509 decks661 decks
71%synergy
Eidolon of Blossoms
71%inclusion468 decks661 decks
66%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
70%inclusion460 decks661 decks
64%synergy
Fertile Ground
67%inclusion442 decks661 decks
60%synergy
Setessan Champion
64%inclusion420 decks661 decks
59%synergy
Ethereal Armor
62%inclusion412 decks661 decks
58%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
60%inclusion398 decks661 decks
56%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
59%inclusion393 decks661 decks
56%synergy
Jukai Naturalist
59%inclusion392 decks661 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Wild Growth
64%inclusion424 decks661 decks
53%synergy
All That Glitters
57%inclusion374 decks661 decks
51%synergy
Satyr Enchanter
56%inclusion373 decks661 decks
53%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
55%inclusion364 decks661 decks
52%synergy
Herald of the Pantheon
54%inclusion358 decks661 decks
51%synergy
Winds of Rath
54%inclusion357 decks661 decks
50%synergy
Ancestral Mask
54%inclusion356 decks661 decks
50%synergy
Sterling Grove
53%inclusion349 decks661 decks
47%synergy
Destiny Spinner
50%inclusion332 decks661 decks
45%synergy
Sphere of Safety
49%inclusion326 decks661 decks
45%synergy
Creatures
Verduran Enchantress
44%inclusion290 decks661 decks
41%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
42%inclusion278 decks661 decks
40%synergy
Kestia, the Cultivator
35%inclusion230 decks661 decks
33%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
32%inclusion163 decks509 decks
30%synergy
Starfield Mystic
30%inclusion201 decks661 decks
29%synergy
Archetype of Imagination
30%inclusion195 decks661 decks
27%synergy
Nylea's Colossus
29%inclusion191 decks661 decks
27%synergy
Entity Tracker
28%inclusion143 decks507 decks
26%synergy
Ajani's Chosen
25%inclusion168 decks661 decks
24%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
23%inclusion155 decks661 decks
19%synergy
Bruna, Light of Alabaster
23%inclusion150 decks661 decks
21%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
22%inclusion126 decks574 decks
20%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
22%inclusion145 decks661 decks
20%synergy
Calix, Guided by Fate
21%inclusion137 decks661 decks
19%synergy
Yenna, Redtooth Regent
20%inclusion135 decks661 decks
18%synergy
Eidolon of Countless Battles
18%inclusion117 decks661 decks
17%synergy
Whitewater Naiads
18%inclusion117 decks661 decks
17%synergy
Alseid of Life's Bounty
17%inclusion115 decks661 decks
17%synergy
Composer of Spring
17%inclusion114 decks661 decks
16%synergy
Yavimaya Enchantress
17%inclusion111 decks661 decks
16%synergy
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
16%inclusion107 decks661 decks
13%synergy
Ivy, Gleeful Spellthief
16%inclusion106 decks661 decks
15%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
15%inclusion100 decks661 decks
14%synergy
Ellivere of the Wild Court
15%inclusion96 decks661 decks
13%synergy
Eutropia the Twice-Favored
15%inclusion96 decks661 decks
14%synergy
Courser of Kruphix
14%inclusion90 decks661 decks
12%synergy
Transcendent Envoy
13%inclusion87 decks661 decks
13%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
13%inclusion86 decks661 decks
9%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
13%inclusion84 decks661 decks
10%synergy
Weaver of Harmony
13%inclusion84 decks661 decks
12%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
12%inclusion81 decks661 decks
11%synergy
Birds of Paradise
11%inclusion76 decks661 decks
-22%synergy
Argothian Enchantress
11%inclusion75 decks661 decks
9%synergy
Noble Hierarch
11%inclusion73 decks661 decks
-14%synergy
Heliod, God of the Sun
11%inclusion72 decks661 decks
10%synergy
Ghostly Dancers
11%inclusion55 decks506 decks
10%synergy
Aura Gnarlid
10%inclusion68 decks661 decks
10%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
10%inclusion68 decks661 decks
9%synergy
Trickster's Elk
10%inclusion59 decks574 decks
10%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
10%inclusion52 decks511 decks
7%synergy
Celestial Archon
10%inclusion66 decks661 decks
10%synergy
Enduring Vitality
10%inclusion49 decks507 decks
4%synergy
Umbra Mystic
10%inclusion63 decks661 decks
9%synergy
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice
9.1%inclusion60 decks661 decks
8%synergy
Katilda, Dawnhart Martyr
8.8%inclusion58 decks661 decks
8%synergy
Nyxborn Behemoth
8.8%inclusion58 decks661 decks
8%synergy
Auramancer
8.8%inclusion58 decks661 decks
8%synergy
Karametra, God of Harvests
8.6%inclusion57 decks661 decks
6%synergy
Hanna, Ship's Navigator
8.2%inclusion54 decks661 decks
7%synergy
Protean Thaumaturge
8.2%inclusion54 decks661 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
40%inclusion263 decks661 decks
-24%synergy
Counterspell
31%inclusion202 decks661 decks
-7%synergy
Path to Exile
24%inclusion157 decks661 decks
-24%synergy
Negate
20%inclusion130 decks661 decks
5%synergy
Bant Charm
18%inclusion117 decks661 decks
11%synergy
Beast Within
18%inclusion117 decks661 decks
-12%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion99 decks661 decks
-12%synergy
Heroic Intervention
15%inclusion97 decks661 decks
-16%synergy
Dovin's Veto
14%inclusion93 decks661 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion73 decks661 decks
-6%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
10%inclusion63 decks661 decks
-15%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.7%inclusion31 decks548 decks
-6%synergy
Swan Song
5.3%inclusion35 decks661 decks
-11%synergy
Karametra's Blessing
5.3%inclusion35 decks661 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
22%inclusion148 decks661 decks
-17%synergy
Resurgent Belief
22%inclusion144 decks661 decks
21%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
18%inclusion118 decks661 decks
13%synergy
Rampant Growth
18%inclusion116 decks661 decks
-9%synergy
Farseek
15%inclusion98 decks661 decks
-29%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion83 decks661 decks
3%synergy
Creeping Renaissance
12%inclusion81 decks661 decks
12%synergy
Supreme Verdict
12%inclusion79 decks661 decks
2%synergy
Open the Vaults
12%inclusion77 decks661 decks
11%synergy
Nature's Lore
12%inclusion77 decks661 decks
-17%synergy
Kruphix's Insight
11%inclusion75 decks661 decks
11%synergy
Kodama's Reach
11%inclusion70 decks661 decks
-10%synergy
Retether
10%inclusion64 decks661 decks
9%synergy
Open the Armory
9.2%inclusion61 decks661 decks
6%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
9.1%inclusion60 decks661 decks
8%synergy
Asinine Antics
7.7%inclusion51 decks661 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
6.7%inclusion44 decks661 decks
-11%synergy
Phyrexian Rebirth
6.5%inclusion43 decks661 decks
6%synergy
Three Visits
5.9%inclusion39 decks661 decks
-19%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
5.9%inclusion39 decks661 decks
-1%synergy
Dance of the Manse
5.6%inclusion37 decks661 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Helm of the Gods
16%inclusion109 decks661 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion88 decks661 decks
-15%synergy
Enchantments
Bear Umbra
48%inclusion317 decks661 decks
43%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
48%inclusion315 decks661 decks
39%synergy
Rancor
46%inclusion304 decks661 decks
41%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
45%inclusion258 decks574 decks
41%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
44%inclusion291 decks661 decks
39%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
43%inclusion287 decks661 decks
38%synergy
Ghostly Prison
39%inclusion257 decks661 decks
29%synergy
Overgrowth
38%inclusion251 decks661 decks
35%synergy
Propaganda
36%inclusion236 decks661 decks
24%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
36%inclusion235 decks661 decks
31%synergy
Aqueous Form
35%inclusion231 decks661 decks
30%synergy
Shield of the Oversoul
34%inclusion222 decks661 decks
30%synergy
Unflinching Courage
33%inclusion216 decks661 decks
31%synergy
Grasp of Fate
33%inclusion215 decks661 decks
30%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
32%inclusion214 decks661 decks
31%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
32%inclusion214 decks661 decks
29%synergy
Sage's Reverie
28%inclusion188 decks661 decks
27%synergy
Finest Hour
28%inclusion183 decks661 decks
23%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
27%inclusion152 decks569 decks
24%synergy
Eel Umbra
27%inclusion176 decks661 decks
25%synergy
Enchanted Evening
26%inclusion173 decks661 decks
24%synergy
Spirit Mantle
25%inclusion166 decks661 decks
23%synergy
Privileged Position
25%inclusion162 decks661 decks
22%synergy
Snake Umbra
23%inclusion153 decks661 decks
21%synergy
Mirari's Wake
23%inclusion150 decks661 decks
16%synergy
Octopus Umbra
22%inclusion144 decks661 decks
21%synergy
Mirrormade
22%inclusion144 decks661 decks
20%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
22%inclusion110 decks506 decks
20%synergy
Eaten by Piranhas
21%inclusion140 decks660 decks
20%synergy
Dawn's Reflection
21%inclusion138 decks661 decks
19%synergy
Armadillo Cloak
20%inclusion132 decks661 decks
18%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
19%inclusion127 decks661 decks
15%synergy
Karmic Justice
18%inclusion120 decks661 decks
17%synergy
Song of the Dryads
18%inclusion118 decks661 decks
16%synergy
Hyena Umbra
18%inclusion117 decks661 decks
17%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
17%inclusion111 decks661 decks
16%synergy
Abundant Growth
17%inclusion111 decks661 decks
14%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
16%inclusion109 decks661 decks
15%synergy
Witness Protection
16%inclusion107 decks661 decks
14%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
15%inclusion99 decks661 decks
12%synergy
Seal of Primordium
15%inclusion97 decks661 decks
14%synergy
Shielding Plax
14%inclusion95 decks661 decks
13%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
13%inclusion89 decks661 decks
12%synergy
Banishing Light
13%inclusion89 decks661 decks
12%synergy
Alpha Authority
13%inclusion84 decks661 decks
12%synergy
Copy Enchantment
13%inclusion83 decks661 decks
11%synergy
Tempest Technique
12%inclusion31 decks256 decks
11%synergy
Canopy Cover
12%inclusion80 decks661 decks
12%synergy
Twinblade Blessing
12%inclusion56 decks467 decks
11%synergy
Wolfwillow Haven
12%inclusion79 decks661 decks
11%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Theros
15%inclusion97 decks661 decks
14%synergy
Planeswalkers
Estrid, the Masked
42%inclusion275 decks661 decks
40%synergy
Calix, Destiny's Hand
21%inclusion139 decks661 decks
20%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
46%inclusion307 decks661 decks
2%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
41%inclusion271 decks661 decks
35%synergy
Rogue's Passage
29%inclusion193 decks661 decks
15%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
16%inclusion104 decks661 decks
12%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
7.7%inclusion51 decks661 decks
1%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
7.3%inclusion48 decks661 decks
-9%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
6.2%inclusion41 decks661 decks
-12%synergy
Forge of Heroes
6.1%inclusion40 decks661 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
57%inclusion380 decks661 decks
-24%synergy
Arcane Signet
39%inclusion257 decks661 decks
-32%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion82 decks661 decks
-7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.2%inclusion54 decks661 decks
3%synergy
Simic Signet
6.7%inclusion44 decks661 decks
-5%synergy
Azorius Signet
6.2%inclusion41 decks661 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion643 decks661 decks
4%synergy
Forest
97%inclusion641 decks661 decks
3%synergy
Island
97%inclusion640 decks661 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion582 decks661 decks
-3%synergy
Seaside Citadel
65%inclusion429 decks661 decks
12%synergy
Prairie Stream
48%inclusion317 decks661 decks
2%synergy
Canopy Vista
47%inclusion312 decks661 decks
0%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
45%inclusion258 decks574 decks
41%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion293 decks661 decks
-12%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
42%inclusion278 decks661 decks
-4%synergy
Glacial Fortress
39%inclusion260 decks661 decks
-5%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
39%inclusion258 decks661 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
36%inclusion239 decks661 decks
10%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
33%inclusion216 decks661 decks
16%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
31%inclusion207 decks661 decks
1%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
31%inclusion203 decks661 decks
15%synergy
Azorius Chancery
30%inclusion199 decks661 decks
14%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
29%inclusion192 decks661 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Mystery
26%inclusion173 decks661 decks
4%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
26%inclusion169 decks661 decks
-16%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
25%inclusion129 decks512 decks
24%synergy
Temple Garden
25%inclusion165 decks661 decks
-18%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
25%inclusion163 decks661 decks
4%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
25%inclusion162 decks661 decks
-19%synergy
Temple of Plenty
24%inclusion161 decks661 decks
4%synergy
Breeding Pool
24%inclusion157 decks661 decks
-20%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
24%inclusion156 decks661 decks
-3%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
22%inclusion148 decks661 decks
-14%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
22%inclusion147 decks661 decks
-1%synergy
Thornwood Falls
21%inclusion141 decks661 decks
15%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
21%inclusion120 decks568 decks
4%synergy
Krosan Verge
20%inclusion135 decks661 decks
12%synergy
Deserted Beach
20%inclusion133 decks661 decks
-1%synergy
Sea of Clouds
20%inclusion132 decks661 decks
-11%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
20%inclusion132 decks661 decks
-12%synergy
Blossoming Sands
20%inclusion131 decks661 decks
14%synergy
Tranquil Cove
20%inclusion130 decks661 decks
14%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
19%inclusion127 decks661 decks
-4%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
19%inclusion124 decks661 decks
0%synergy
Brushland
18%inclusion121 decks661 decks
-7%synergy
Fortified Village
18%inclusion121 decks661 decks
5%synergy
Port Town
16%inclusion106 decks661 decks
3%synergy
Windswept Heath
15%inclusion101 decks661 decks
-17%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion91 decks661 decks
-10%synergy
Flooded Strand
14%inclusion91 decks661 decks
-18%synergy
Misty Rainforest
13%inclusion83 decks661 decks
-17%synergy
Flooded Grove
12%inclusion81 decks661 decks
-8%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
12%inclusion80 decks661 decks
-6%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
10%inclusion67 decks661 decks
-1%synergy
Scattered Groves
10%inclusion67 decks661 decks
2%synergy