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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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Meltstrider's Resolve
5% of 73 decks +5% synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
4% of 85 decks +2% synergy
Seam Rip
3% of 71 decks +3% synergy
Moonlit Meditation
3% of 75 decks +2% synergy
Command Bridge
2% of 95 decks +2% synergy
High Synergy Cards
Enchantress's Presence
80% of 650 decks +74% synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
76% of 650 decks +70% synergy
Eidolon of Blossoms
71% of 650 decks +66% synergy
Sanctum Weaver
69% of 650 decks +63% synergy
Fertile Ground
67% of 650 decks +60% synergy
Setessan Champion
63% of 650 decks +59% synergy
Ethereal Armor
62% of 650 decks +58% synergy
Jukai Naturalist
60% of 650 decks +56% synergy
Mesa Enchantress
60% of 650 decks +56% synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
59% of 650 decks +56% synergy
Top Cards
Wild Growth
64% of 650 decks +53% synergy
Satyr Enchanter
56% of 650 decks +53% synergy
All That Glitters
56% of 650 decks +50% synergy
Estrid's Invocation
54% of 650 decks +51% synergy
Herald of the Pantheon
54% of 650 decks +51% synergy
Winds of Rath
54% of 650 decks +50% synergy
Ancestral Mask
54% of 650 decks +50% synergy
Sterling Grove
52% of 650 decks +46% synergy
Destiny Spinner
50% of 650 decks +45% synergy
Sphere of Safety
49% of 650 decks +44% synergy
Creatures
Verduran Enchantress
44% of 650 decks +41% synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
42% of 650 decks +39% synergy
Kestia, the Cultivator
35% of 650 decks +34% synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
32% of 484 decks +30% synergy
Starfield Mystic
31% of 650 decks +29% synergy
Archetype of Imagination
30% of 650 decks +27% synergy
Nylea's Colossus
29% of 650 decks +28% synergy
Entity Tracker
28% of 482 decks +26% synergy
Ajani's Chosen
26% of 650 decks +25% synergy
Bruna, Light of Alabaster
23% of 650 decks +22% synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
23% of 650 decks +19% synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
22% of 650 decks +21% synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
22% of 550 decks +20% synergy
Yenna, Redtooth Regent
21% of 650 decks +19% synergy
Calix, Guided by Fate
20% of 650 decks +18% synergy
Eidolon of Countless Battles
18% of 650 decks +17% synergy
Whitewater Naiads
18% of 650 decks +17% synergy
Composer of Spring
17% of 650 decks +16% synergy
Alseid of Life's Bounty
17% of 650 decks +16% synergy
Yavimaya Enchantress
17% of 650 decks +16% synergy
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
16% of 650 decks +13% synergy
Ivy, Gleeful Spellthief
16% of 650 decks +15% synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
15% of 650 decks +14% synergy
Eutropia the Twice-Favored
15% of 650 decks +14% synergy
Ellivere of the Wild Court
14% of 650 decks +13% synergy
Courser of Kruphix
14% of 650 decks +12% synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
13% of 650 decks +10% synergy
Transcendent Envoy
13% of 650 decks +13% synergy
Weaver of Harmony
13% of 650 decks +12% synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
13% of 650 decks +10% synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
12% of 650 decks +11% synergy
Argothian Enchantress
11% of 650 decks +9% synergy
Heliod, God of the Sun
11% of 650 decks +10% synergy
Birds of Paradise
11% of 650 decks -22% synergy
Ghostly Dancers
11% of 481 decks +10% synergy
Trickster's Elk
11% of 550 decks +10% synergy
Noble Hierarch
10% of 650 decks -14% synergy
Celestial Archon
10% of 650 decks +10% synergy
Umbra Mystic
10% of 650 decks +9% synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
10% of 650 decks +8% synergy
Enduring Curiosity
10% of 486 decks +7% synergy
Aura Gnarlid
10% of 650 decks +9% synergy
Enduring Vitality
9% of 482 decks +4% synergy
Katilda, Dawnhart Martyr
9% of 650 decks +9% synergy
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice
9% of 650 decks +8% synergy
Karametra, God of Harvests
9% of 650 decks +6% synergy
Auramancer
9% of 650 decks +8% synergy
Nyxborn Behemoth
8% of 650 decks +8% synergy
Protean Thaumaturge
8% of 650 decks +8% synergy
Starnheim Courser
8% of 650 decks +7% synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
40% of 650 decks -24% synergy
Counterspell
30% of 650 decks -8% synergy
Path to Exile
23% of 650 decks -24% synergy
Negate
20% of 650 decks +5% synergy
Bant Charm
18% of 650 decks +11% synergy
Beast Within
18% of 650 decks -12% synergy
Generous Gift
15% of 650 decks -13% synergy
Heroic Intervention
15% of 650 decks -16% synergy
Dovin's Veto
13% of 650 decks -3% synergy
Arcane Denial
11% of 650 decks -6% synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
9% of 650 decks -15% synergy
Dawn's Truce
6% of 523 decks -5% synergy
Karametra's Blessing
5% of 650 decks +5% synergy
Swan Song
5% of 650 decks -10% synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
23% of 650 decks -17% synergy
Resurgent Belief
22% of 650 decks +21% synergy
Idyllic Tutor
18% of 650 decks +13% synergy
Rampant Growth
17% of 650 decks -10% synergy
Farseek
15% of 650 decks -28% synergy
Austere Command
13% of 650 decks +3% synergy
Creeping Renaissance
13% of 650 decks +12% synergy
Supreme Verdict
12% of 650 decks +2% synergy
Kruphix's Insight
12% of 650 decks +11% synergy
Open the Vaults
12% of 650 decks +11% synergy
Nature's Lore
12% of 650 decks -17% synergy
Kodama's Reach
11% of 650 decks -10% synergy
Retether
10% of 650 decks +10% synergy
Brilliant Restoration
10% of 650 decks +9% synergy
Open the Armory
9% of 650 decks +6% synergy
Asinine Antics
8% of 650 decks +7% synergy
Phyrexian Rebirth
6% of 650 decks +6% synergy
Farewell
6% of 650 decks -10% synergy
Dance of the Manse
6% of 650 decks +5% synergy
Three Visits
6% of 650 decks -19% synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
6% of 650 decks -1% synergy
Martial Coup
5% of 650 decks +4% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Helm of the Gods
17% of 650 decks +16% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13% of 650 decks -15% synergy
Bident of Thassa
5% of 650 decks +1% synergy
Enchantments
Bear Umbra
49% of 650 decks +44% synergy
Utopia Sprawl
47% of 650 decks +38% synergy
Rancor
46% of 650 decks +41% synergy
Strength of the Harvest
44% of 550 decks +40% synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
44% of 650 decks +39% synergy
Darksteel Mutation
43% of 650 decks +38% synergy
Overgrowth
39% of 650 decks +35% synergy
Ghostly Prison
38% of 650 decks +28% synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
35% of 650 decks +31% synergy
Aqueous Form
35% of 650 decks +30% synergy
Propaganda
35% of 650 decks +24% synergy
Shield of the Oversoul
33% of 650 decks +30% synergy
Unflinching Courage
33% of 650 decks +31% synergy
Unquestioned Authority
33% of 650 decks +31% synergy
Steel of the Godhead
32% of 650 decks +29% synergy
Grasp of Fate
31% of 650 decks +29% synergy
Sage's Reverie
30% of 650 decks +28% synergy
Finest Hour
29% of 650 decks +24% synergy
Amphibian Downpour
27% of 545 decks +25% synergy
Eel Umbra
27% of 650 decks +25% synergy
Enchanted Evening
26% of 650 decks +24% synergy
Spirit Mantle
25% of 650 decks +23% synergy
Privileged Position
25% of 650 decks +22% synergy
Snake Umbra
23% of 650 decks +21% synergy
Octopus Umbra
22% of 650 decks +22% synergy
Mirari's Wake
22% of 650 decks +16% synergy
Mirrormade
22% of 650 decks +20% synergy
Eaten by Piranhas
21% of 638 decks +20% synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
21% of 481 decks +20% synergy
Dawn's Reflection
21% of 650 decks +19% synergy
Armadillo Cloak
20% of 650 decks +18% synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
19% of 650 decks +15% synergy
Karmic Justice
18% of 650 decks +17% synergy
Hyena Umbra
18% of 650 decks +17% synergy
Song of the Dryads
17% of 650 decks +15% synergy
Abundant Growth
17% of 650 decks +14% synergy
Seal of Cleansing
17% of 650 decks +16% synergy
Hallowed Haunting
17% of 650 decks +15% synergy
Witness Protection
17% of 650 decks +15% synergy
Seal of Primordium
15% of 650 decks +14% synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
15% of 650 decks +11% synergy
Shielding Plax
15% of 650 decks +13% synergy
Banishing Light
13% of 650 decks +12% synergy
Starfield of Nyx
13% of 650 decks +12% synergy
Tempest Technique
13% of 228 decks +12% synergy
Alpha Authority
13% of 650 decks +12% synergy
Twinblade Blessing
13% of 442 decks +12% synergy
Copy Enchantment
13% of 650 decks +11% synergy
Canopy Cover
12% of 650 decks +11% synergy
Righteous Authority
12% of 650 decks +11% synergy
Battles
Invasion of Theros
15% of 650 decks +14% synergy
Planeswalkers
Estrid, the Masked
42% of 650 decks +40% synergy
Calix, Destiny's Hand
20% of 650 decks +19% synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
46% of 650 decks +2% synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
41% of 650 decks +35% synergy
Rogue's Passage
29% of 650 decks +15% synergy
Mosswort Bridge
16% of 650 decks +12% synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
8% of 650 decks +1% synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
7% of 650 decks -9% synergy
Forge of Heroes
6% of 650 decks +3% synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
6% of 650 decks -12% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
57% of 650 decks -24% synergy
Arcane Signet
39% of 650 decks -32% synergy
Thought Vessel
12% of 650 decks -7% synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8% of 650 decks +3% synergy
Simic Signet
7% of 650 decks -5% synergy
Azorius Signet
7% of 650 decks -6% synergy
Commander's Sphere
5% of 650 decks -3% synergy
Selesnya Signet
5% of 650 decks -4% synergy
Lands
Plains
97% of 650 decks +4% synergy
Forest
97% of 650 decks +3% synergy
Island
97% of 650 decks +4% synergy
Command Tower
88% of 650 decks -3% synergy
Seaside Citadel
65% of 650 decks +12% synergy
Prairie Stream
47% of 650 decks +1% synergy
Canopy Vista
47% of 650 decks +0% synergy
Strength of the Harvest
44% of 550 decks +40% synergy
Exotic Orchard
44% of 650 decks -12% synergy
Hinterland Harbor
41% of 650 decks -4% synergy
Glacial Fortress
39% of 650 decks -4% synergy
Sunpetal Grove
38% of 650 decks -2% synergy
Evolving Wilds
37% of 650 decks +11% synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
33% of 650 decks +16% synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
31% of 650 decks +15% synergy
Azorius Chancery
30% of 650 decks +14% synergy
Yavimaya Coast
30% of 650 decks +0% synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
29% of 650 decks +11% synergy
Temple of Mystery
26% of 650 decks +4% synergy
Spara's Headquarters
25% of 650 decks -16% synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
25% of 487 decks +24% synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
25% of 650 decks +4% synergy
Temple of Plenty
25% of 650 decks +4% synergy
Temple Garden
25% of 650 decks -19% synergy
Hallowed Fountain
24% of 650 decks -19% synergy
Breeding Pool
23% of 650 decks -20% synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
23% of 650 decks -3% synergy
Overgrown Farmland
22% of 650 decks -1% synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
22% of 650 decks -15% synergy
Krosan Verge
21% of 650 decks +13% synergy
Thornwood Falls
21% of 650 decks +15% synergy
Tranquil Landscape
21% of 544 decks +3% synergy
Blossoming Sands
20% of 650 decks +14% synergy
Bountiful Promenade
20% of 650 decks -12% synergy
Sea of Clouds
20% of 650 decks -12% synergy
Tranquil Cove
20% of 650 decks +14% synergy
Deserted Beach
20% of 650 decks -2% synergy
Sungrass Prairie
18% of 650 decks -0% synergy
Adarkar Wastes
18% of 650 decks -4% synergy
Fortified Village
18% of 650 decks +4% synergy
Brushland
18% of 650 decks -7% synergy
Port Town
16% of 650 decks +2% synergy
Windswept Heath
15% of 650 decks -17% synergy
Path of Ancestry
14% of 650 decks -10% synergy
Flooded Strand
13% of 650 decks -18% synergy
Flooded Grove
12% of 650 decks -7% synergy
Misty Rainforest
12% of 650 decks -18% synergy
Skycloud Expanse
12% of 650 decks -6% synergy
Scattered Groves
10% of 650 decks +2% synergy
Fabled Passage
10% of 650 decks -1% synergy