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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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With Great Power...
7.4%inclusion10 decks136 decks
6%synergy
Urban Retreat
1.6%inclusion2 decks127 decks
-8%synergy
Sun-Spider, Nimble Webber
0.8%inclusion1 decks127 decks
0%synergy
Web of Life and Destiny
0.8%inclusion1 decks131 decks
-2%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
0.7%inclusion1 decks136 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
87%inclusion434 decks498 decks
81%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
84%inclusion419 decks498 decks
79%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
80%inclusion397 decks498 decks
74%synergy
Eidolon of Blossoms
73%inclusion362 decks498 decks
68%synergy
Sterling Grove
71%inclusion354 decks498 decks
66%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
69%inclusion344 decks498 decks
66%synergy
Setessan Champion
69%inclusion344 decks498 decks
65%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
64%inclusion320 decks498 decks
60%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
63%inclusion315 decks498 decks
60%synergy
Fertile Ground
65%inclusion326 decks498 decks
59%synergy
Top Cards
Wild Growth
68%inclusion341 decks498 decks
58%synergy
Jukai Naturalist
61%inclusion306 decks498 decks
58%synergy
Sphere of Safety
61%inclusion305 decks498 decks
57%synergy
Ethereal Armor
61%inclusion304 decks498 decks
57%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
56%inclusion278 decks498 decks
47%synergy
Destiny Spinner
55%inclusion276 decks498 decks
51%synergy
Ancestral Mask
55%inclusion273 decks498 decks
51%synergy
Satyr Enchanter
55%inclusion272 decks498 decks
51%synergy
All That Glitters
52%inclusion259 decks498 decks
46%synergy
Bear Umbra
51%inclusion254 decks498 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
31%inclusion155 decks498 decks
16%synergy
Rhystic Study
30%inclusion147 decks498 decks
8%synergy
Smothering Tithe
28%inclusion139 decks498 decks
11%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
17%inclusion87 decks498 decks
16%synergy
Teferi's Protection
16%inclusion82 decks498 decks
1%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
13%inclusion65 decks498 decks
-7%synergy
Aura Shards
10%inclusion48 decks498 decks
2%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
5.8%inclusion29 decks498 decks
-8%synergy
Creatures
Herald of the Pantheon
50%inclusion248 decks498 decks
47%synergy
Verduran Enchantress
48%inclusion237 decks498 decks
45%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
42%inclusion210 decks498 decks
40%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
39%inclusion192 decks498 decks
35%synergy
Argothian Enchantress
35%inclusion173 decks498 decks
33%synergy
Entity Tracker
34%inclusion169 decks491 decks
33%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
33%inclusion163 decks491 decks
31%synergy
Starfield Mystic
28%inclusion140 decks498 decks
26%synergy
Calix, Guided by Fate
28%inclusion138 decks498 decks
26%synergy
Nylea's Colossus
24%inclusion122 decks498 decks
23%synergy
Archetype of Imagination
22%inclusion112 decks498 decks
20%synergy
Noble Hierarch
21%inclusion104 decks498 decks
-4%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
21%inclusion103 decks498 decks
19%synergy
Birds of Paradise
19%inclusion97 decks498 decks
-14%synergy
Kestia, the Cultivator
19%inclusion93 decks498 decks
17%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
18%inclusion91 decks496 decks
17%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
18%inclusion90 decks498 decks
17%synergy
Composer of Spring
17%inclusion86 decks498 decks
16%synergy
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
16%inclusion82 decks498 decks
13%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
16%inclusion81 decks498 decks
15%synergy
Ajani's Chosen
16%inclusion78 decks498 decks
14%synergy
Weaver of Harmony
15%inclusion76 decks498 decks
14%synergy
Yenna, Redtooth Regent
15%inclusion75 decks498 decks
13%synergy
Bruna, Light of Alabaster
14%inclusion70 decks498 decks
13%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
13%inclusion63 decks498 decks
11%synergy
Courser of Kruphix
12%inclusion62 decks498 decks
11%synergy
Yavimaya Enchantress
12%inclusion60 decks498 decks
11%synergy
Ellivere of the Wild Court
11%inclusion57 decks498 decks
10%synergy
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice
11%inclusion54 decks498 decks
10%synergy
Heliod, God of the Sun
11%inclusion53 decks498 decks
10%synergy
Alseid of Life's Bounty
11%inclusion53 decks498 decks
10%synergy
Whitewater Naiads
10%inclusion51 decks498 decks
10%synergy
Ivy, Gleeful Spellthief
10%inclusion50 decks498 decks
9%synergy
Enduring Vitality
10%inclusion49 decks491 decks
4%synergy
Aura Thief
9.4%inclusion47 decks498 decks
9%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
9.2%inclusion46 decks498 decks
6%synergy
Trickster's Elk
8.9%inclusion44 decks496 decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Dancers
8.8%inclusion43 decks491 decks
8%synergy
Eidolon of Countless Battles
8.6%inclusion43 decks498 decks
8%synergy
Eutropia the Twice-Favored
8.4%inclusion42 decks498 decks
8%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
8.4%inclusion41 decks491 decks
5%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
7.8%inclusion39 decks498 decks
5%synergy
Academy Rector
7.4%inclusion37 decks498 decks
7%synergy
Fear of Impostors
7.3%inclusion36 decks491 decks
7%synergy
Umbra Mystic
7.2%inclusion36 decks498 decks
7%synergy
Sun Titan
6.8%inclusion34 decks498 decks
1%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
6.6%inclusion33 decks498 decks
4%synergy
Karametra, God of Harvests
6.4%inclusion32 decks498 decks
4%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
6.2%inclusion31 decks498 decks
6%synergy
Nyxborn Behemoth
6.2%inclusion31 decks498 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
48%inclusion239 decks498 decks
-15%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion163 decks498 decks
-5%synergy
Path to Exile
27%inclusion136 decks498 decks
-20%synergy
Heroic Intervention
24%inclusion122 decks498 decks
-6%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
22%inclusion111 decks498 decks
-2%synergy
Dovin's Veto
20%inclusion101 decks498 decks
4%synergy
Negate
18%inclusion89 decks498 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
18%inclusion88 decks498 decks
0%synergy
Swan Song
16%inclusion79 decks498 decks
0%synergy
Beast Within
16%inclusion78 decks498 decks
-14%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion63 decks498 decks
-15%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.7%inclusion38 decks493 decks
-4%synergy
Bant Charm
7.4%inclusion37 decks498 decks
1%synergy
Mana Drain
6.4%inclusion32 decks498 decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.6%inclusion28 decks496 decks
-1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.6%inclusion28 decks498 decks
-4%synergy
Stubborn Denial
5.2%inclusion26 decks498 decks
4%synergy
Eladamri's Call
5.0%inclusion25 decks498 decks
-5%synergy
Sorceries
Winds of Rath
43%inclusion214 decks498 decks
39%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
41%inclusion203 decks498 decks
36%synergy
Replenish
22%inclusion109 decks498 decks
21%synergy
Cultivate
19%inclusion94 decks498 decks
-20%synergy
Supreme Verdict
18%inclusion90 decks498 decks
8%synergy
Resurgent Belief
18%inclusion89 decks498 decks
17%synergy
Farseek
16%inclusion80 decks498 decks
-27%synergy
Farewell
15%inclusion73 decks498 decks
-3%synergy
Nature's Lore
14%inclusion71 decks498 decks
-14%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion61 decks498 decks
2%synergy
Rampant Growth
12%inclusion58 decks498 decks
-15%synergy
Retether
11%inclusion53 decks498 decks
10%synergy
Open the Armory
10%inclusion52 decks498 decks
7%synergy
Three Visits
10%inclusion50 decks498 decks
-15%synergy
Open the Vaults
10%inclusion48 decks498 decks
9%synergy
Kodama's Reach
8.4%inclusion42 decks498 decks
-12%synergy
Creeping Renaissance
8.2%inclusion41 decks498 decks
8%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
8.0%inclusion40 decks498 decks
7%synergy
Wargate
7.6%inclusion38 decks498 decks
2%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.2%inclusion36 decks498 decks
1%synergy
Dance of the Manse
6.8%inclusion34 decks498 decks
6%synergy
Asinine Antics
6.4%inclusion32 decks498 decks
6%synergy
Wrath of God
5.2%inclusion26 decks498 decks
2%synergy
Time Wipe
5.2%inclusion26 decks498 decks
1%synergy
Calming Verse
5.0%inclusion25 decks498 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion66 decks498 decks
-15%synergy
Helm of the Gods
13%inclusion65 decks498 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Propaganda
49%inclusion245 decks498 decks
38%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
47%inclusion236 decks498 decks
43%synergy
Ghostly Prison
47%inclusion236 decks498 decks
37%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
47%inclusion235 decks496 decks
43%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
47%inclusion234 decks498 decks
42%synergy
Rancor
45%inclusion224 decks498 decks
40%synergy
Grasp of Fate
38%inclusion190 decks498 decks
36%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
37%inclusion183 decks498 decks
33%synergy
Enchanted Evening
36%inclusion181 decks498 decks
34%synergy
Shield of the Oversoul
34%inclusion168 decks498 decks
30%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
33%inclusion165 decks498 decks
29%synergy
Privileged Position
33%inclusion164 decks498 decks
30%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
30%inclusion150 decks496 decks
28%synergy
Aqueous Form
30%inclusion149 decks498 decks
25%synergy
Mirari's Wake
30%inclusion147 decks498 decks
23%synergy
Overgrowth
29%inclusion146 decks498 decks
26%synergy
Mirrormade
27%inclusion134 decks498 decks
25%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
27%inclusion133 decks498 decks
22%synergy
Song of the Dryads
27%inclusion133 decks498 decks
25%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
26%inclusion131 decks498 decks
25%synergy
Aura of Silence
25%inclusion126 decks498 decks
24%synergy
Exploration
24%inclusion120 decks498 decks
19%synergy
Karmic Justice
24%inclusion119 decks498 decks
23%synergy
Mystic Remora
23%inclusion116 decks498 decks
12%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
23%inclusion114 decks498 decks
21%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
22%inclusion107 decks491 decks
20%synergy
Unflinching Courage
22%inclusion108 decks498 decks
20%synergy
Greater Auramancy
22%inclusion108 decks498 decks
20%synergy
Spirit Mantle
21%inclusion107 decks498 decks
19%synergy
Finest Hour
20%inclusion102 decks498 decks
16%synergy
Burgeoning
20%inclusion102 decks498 decks
17%synergy
Copy Enchantment
19%inclusion95 decks498 decks
18%synergy
Sylvan Library
18%inclusion92 decks498 decks
12%synergy
Sage's Reverie
18%inclusion92 decks498 decks
17%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
18%inclusion91 decks498 decks
17%synergy
Abundant Growth
18%inclusion91 decks498 decks
16%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
18%inclusion90 decks498 decks
17%synergy
Armadillo Cloak
18%inclusion89 decks498 decks
16%synergy
Tempest Technique
18%inclusion70 decks397 decks
17%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
17%inclusion86 decks498 decks
14%synergy
Seal of Primordium
17%inclusion86 decks498 decks
17%synergy
Eel Umbra
16%inclusion82 decks498 decks
15%synergy
Stony Silence
16%inclusion80 decks498 decks
15%synergy
Snake Umbra
16%inclusion80 decks498 decks
14%synergy
Blind Obedience
16%inclusion79 decks498 decks
13%synergy
Dawn's Reflection
16%inclusion78 decks498 decks
14%synergy
Hyena Umbra
14%inclusion71 decks498 decks
13%synergy
Solitary Confinement
14%inclusion69 decks498 decks
13%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
13%inclusion67 decks498 decks
11%synergy
Daybreak Coronet
13%inclusion66 decks498 decks
12%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Theros
15%inclusion77 decks498 decks
14%synergy
Planeswalkers
Estrid, the Masked
31%inclusion155 decks498 decks
30%synergy
Calix, Destiny's Hand
17%inclusion84 decks498 decks
15%synergy
Utility Lands
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
61%inclusion304 decks498 decks
55%synergy
Reliquary Tower
52%inclusion257 decks498 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
27%inclusion133 decks498 decks
12%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
16%inclusion82 decks498 decks
0%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
14%inclusion72 decks498 decks
-4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
11%inclusion56 decks498 decks
-3%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
10%inclusion52 decks498 decks
7%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
8.4%inclusion42 decks498 decks
1%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.8%inclusion29 decks498 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
57%inclusion283 decks498 decks
-24%synergy
Arcane Signet
37%inclusion184 decks498 decks
-34%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion60 decks498 decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Plains
96%inclusion480 decks498 decks
3%synergy
Forest
96%inclusion479 decks498 decks
2%synergy
Island
94%inclusion470 decks498 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion465 decks498 decks
3%synergy
Temple Garden
58%inclusion287 decks498 decks
14%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
55%inclusion273 decks498 decks
12%synergy
Breeding Pool
53%inclusion263 decks498 decks
9%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
52%inclusion260 decks498 decks
12%synergy
Glacial Fortress
51%inclusion252 decks498 decks
6%synergy
Seaside Citadel
50%inclusion248 decks498 decks
-3%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
48%inclusion237 decks498 decks
1%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
47%inclusion235 decks496 decks
43%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
46%inclusion231 decks498 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
46%inclusion228 decks498 decks
-11%synergy
Canopy Vista
42%inclusion209 decks498 decks
-5%synergy
Windswept Heath
41%inclusion205 decks498 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Strand
40%inclusion198 decks498 decks
8%synergy
Prairie Stream
39%inclusion195 decks498 decks
-7%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
38%inclusion189 decks498 decks
6%synergy
Sea of Clouds
38%inclusion187 decks498 decks
6%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
36%inclusion181 decks498 decks
6%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
35%inclusion173 decks498 decks
-2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
33%inclusion163 decks498 decks
3%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
31%inclusion155 decks498 decks
8%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
31%inclusion154 decks498 decks
5%synergy
Brushland
29%inclusion144 decks498 decks
3%synergy
Deserted Beach
28%inclusion138 decks498 decks
6%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
27%inclusion132 decks498 decks
3%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
26%inclusion130 decks491 decks
25%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion106 decks498 decks
-4%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
20%inclusion100 decks498 decks
5%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
19%inclusion95 decks498 decks
2%synergy
Azorius Chancery
18%inclusion89 decks498 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion87 decks498 decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
16%inclusion82 decks498 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Grove
15%inclusion76 decks498 decks
-5%synergy
Port Town
15%inclusion74 decks498 decks
1%synergy
Lush Portico
15%inclusion73 decks497 decks
4%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
15%inclusion72 decks495 decks
-3%synergy
Krosan Verge
14%inclusion72 decks498 decks
6%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
14%inclusion71 decks498 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Mystery
14%inclusion71 decks498 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Plenty
14%inclusion71 decks498 decks
-6%synergy
Fortified Village
14%inclusion71 decks498 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
13%inclusion67 decks498 decks
-7%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
13%inclusion63 decks498 decks
6%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
12%inclusion62 decks498 decks
-7%synergy
Hedge Maze
12%inclusion60 decks497 decks
1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion57 decks498 decks
5%synergy
Meticulous Archive
11%inclusion56 decks497 decks
2%synergy