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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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Scryfall
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Mutable Explorer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
With Great Power...
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Web Up
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Amazing Alliance
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
85%inclusion56 decks66 decks
79%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
77%inclusion51 decks66 decks
71%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
76%inclusion50 decks66 decks
71%synergy
Jukai Naturalist
70%inclusion46 decks66 decks
66%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
71%inclusion47 decks66 decks
65%synergy
Setessan Champion
68%inclusion45 decks66 decks
64%synergy
Eidolon of Blossoms
68%inclusion45 decks66 decks
63%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
58%inclusion38 decks66 decks
54%synergy
Sterling Grove
58%inclusion38 decks66 decks
52%synergy
Ancestral Mask
55%inclusion36 decks66 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Utopia Sprawl
59%inclusion39 decks66 decks
50%synergy
Wild Growth
59%inclusion39 decks66 decks
48%synergy
Ethereal Armor
53%inclusion35 decks66 decks
49%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
52%inclusion34 decks66 decks
48%synergy
Fertile Ground
52%inclusion34 decks66 decks
45%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
50%inclusion33 decks66 decks
45%synergy
Destiny Spinner
48%inclusion32 decks66 decks
44%synergy
Sphere of Safety
48%inclusion32 decks66 decks
44%synergy
All That Glitters
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
41%synergy
Argothian Enchantress
45%inclusion30 decks66 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Entity Tracker
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
42%synergy
Calix, Guided by Fate
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
39%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
37%synergy
Satyr Enchanter
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
36%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
35%synergy
Verduran Enchantress
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
37%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
36%synergy
Herald of the Pantheon
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
32%synergy
Birds of Paradise
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Noble Hierarch
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Alseid of Life's Bounty
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
26%synergy
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Kestia, the Cultivator
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Archetype of Imagination
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Composer of Spring
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Nylea's Colossus
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Enduring Vitality
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Starfield Mystic
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Bruna, Light of Alabaster
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Ellivere of the Wild Court
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Overlord of the Hauntwoods
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Yenna, Redtooth Regent
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Ivy, Gleeful Spellthief
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Ghostly Dancers
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Weaver of Harmony
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Katilda, Dawnhart Martyr
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Springheart Nantuko
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Courser of Kruphix
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Ajani's Chosen
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Aura Thief
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Bloom Tender
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Eidolon of Countless Battles
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Fear of Sleep Paralysis
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Fear of Impostors
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Trickster's Elk
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Emperor Mihail II
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Aegis of the Gods
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Vodalian Hexcatcher
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Eutropia the Twice-Favored
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
-22%synergy
Heroic Intervention
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Path to Exile
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
-16%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Dovin's Veto
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Beast Within
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
-8%synergy
Swan Song
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
-6%synergy
Arcane Denial
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Bant Charm
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Drain
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Negate
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-9%synergy
Stubborn Denial
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Winds of Rath
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
37%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Farseek
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
-21%synergy
Nature's Lore
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
-8%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Replenish
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Three Visits
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
-7%synergy
Farewell
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Supreme Verdict
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Cultivate
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
-24%synergy
Rampant Growth
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
-13%synergy
Asinine Antics
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Resurgent Belief
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Summon the School
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Kodama's Reach
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-13%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Open the Vaults
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Wargate
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Kruphix's Insight
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Wrath of God
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Helm of the Gods
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
-16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-14%synergy
Enchantments
Strength of the Harvest
50%inclusion31 decks62 decks
46%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
40%synergy
Bear Umbra
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
39%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
37%synergy
Grasp of Fate
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
40%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
41%inclusion25 decks61 decks
39%synergy
Rancor
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
36%synergy
Propaganda
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
28%synergy
Shield of the Oversoul
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
36%synergy
Ghostly Prison
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
26%synergy
Song of the Dryads
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
33%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
34%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
29%synergy
Privileged Position
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
30%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
28%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
25%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Overgrowth
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
24%synergy
Mirrormade
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
24%synergy
Exploration
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Spirit Mantle
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Sage's Reverie
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Court of Vantress
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Mystic Remora
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Mirari's Wake
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Aqueous Form
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Enchanted Evening
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Brilliant Wings
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Karmic Justice
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Eaten by Piranhas
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Burgeoning
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Finest Hour
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Seal of Primordium
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Copy Enchantment
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Aura of Silence
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Unflinching Courage
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Stony Silence
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Greater Auramancy
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Shark Typhoon
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Luminarch Ascension
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Canopy Cover
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Armadillo Cloak
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Tempest Technique
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Alpha Authority
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Eel Umbra
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Octopus Umbra
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Strong Back
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Theros
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Planeswalkers
Estrid, the Masked
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Calix, Destiny's Hand
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
29%synergy
Reliquary Tower
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
25%synergy
Rogue's Passage
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
15%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Kor Haven
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
52%inclusion34 decks66 decks
-30%synergy
Arcane Signet
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
-30%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
-5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Simic Signet
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Forest
92%inclusion61 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Plains
91%inclusion60 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Island
91%inclusion60 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion59 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
79%inclusion52 decks66 decks
36%synergy
Breeding Pool
77%inclusion51 decks66 decks
34%synergy
Temple Garden
77%inclusion51 decks66 decks
34%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
68%inclusion45 decks66 decks
32%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
68%inclusion45 decks66 decks
27%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
67%inclusion44 decks66 decks
35%synergy
Sea of Clouds
58%inclusion38 decks66 decks
26%synergy
Flooded Strand
58%inclusion38 decks66 decks
26%synergy
Windswept Heath
56%inclusion37 decks66 decks
24%synergy
Misty Rainforest
55%inclusion36 decks66 decks
25%synergy
Seaside Citadel
53%inclusion35 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
50%inclusion31 decks62 decks
46%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
45%inclusion30 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
-13%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Deserted Beach
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
-8%synergy
Glacial Fortress
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
-8%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
33%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Savannah
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Tropical Island
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Tundra
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Flooded Grove
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Canopy Vista
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
-24%synergy
Hushwood Verge
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Lush Portico
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Prairie Stream
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
-25%synergy
Brushland
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
-4%synergy
Meticulous Archive
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Hedge Maze
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Willowrush Verge
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Chancery
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
-7%synergy
Mystic Gate
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
9%synergy