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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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Ethereal Armor
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
68%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
60%synergy
Jukai Naturalist
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
58%synergy
Winds of Rath
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
54%synergy
All That Glitters
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
53%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
52%synergy
Fertile Ground
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
52%synergy
Wild Growth
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
51%synergy
Satyr Enchanter
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
48%synergy
Ancestral Mask
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Inquisitive Glimmer
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Unflinching Courage
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
46%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Overgrowth
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
45%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Finest Hour
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Aqueous Form
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Eel Umbra
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Creatures
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Eidolon of Blossoms
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Kestia, the Cultivator
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Starfield Mystic
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Herald of the Pantheon
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Bruna, Light of Alabaster
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Entity Tracker
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Setessan Champion
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Whitewater Naiads
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Destiny Spinner
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Archetype of Imagination
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Tanglespan Lookout
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Eidolon of Countless Battles
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Yavimaya Enchantress
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Ivy, Gleeful Spellthief
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Aura Gnarlid
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Transcendent Envoy
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Trickster's Elk
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Fear of Impostors
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Nylea's Colossus
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Ellivere of the Wild Court
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Ajani's Chosen
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Boon Satyr
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Umbra Mystic
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Celestial Archon
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Alseid of Life's Bounty
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Galea, Kindler of Hope
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Weaver of Harmony
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Eutropia the Twice-Favored
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Heavenly Blademaster
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Verduran Enchantress
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Summon: Fenrir
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Astelli Reclaimer
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Triton Wavebreaker
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Suppressor Skyguard
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Reclamation Sage
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Stenn, Paranoid Partisan
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Yenna, Redtooth Regent
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Protean Thaumaturge
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Merfolk Sovereign
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Invisible Stalker
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
-13%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-32%synergy
Negate
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Counterspell
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-17%synergy
Bant Charm
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Karametra's Blessing
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Dovin's Veto
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Growth Spiral
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Khalni Ambush
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Beast Within
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-19%synergy
Slip Out the Back
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-17%synergy
Restoration Magic
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Get Lost
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Decisive Denial
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Dispel
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Aetherize
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Hindering Light
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Inspire Awe
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Brokers Charm
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Defend the Rider
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Rampant Growth
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Resurgent Belief
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Creeping Renaissance
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Open the Armory
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Cultivate
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-25%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Farseek
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-33%synergy
Nature's Lore
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-18%synergy
Single Combat
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Exorcise
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Redress Fate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Wear Down
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Ancestral Reminiscence
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Chart a Course
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Divine Reckoning
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Ondu Inversion
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Open the Vaults
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Plea for Guidance
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Rebirth
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Vengeance
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Sculpted Sunburst
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Kruphix's Insight
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
United Battlefront
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Helm of the Gods
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Bident of Thassa
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Cloak of the Bat
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Strength of the Harvest
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
44%synergy
Snake Umbra
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Sage's Reverie
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Shielding Plax
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Twinblade Blessing
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Sterling Grove
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Hyena Umbra
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Spirit Mantle
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Battle Mastery
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Lion Umbra
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Feather of Flight
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Abundant Growth
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Rancor
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Seal of Primordium
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Staggering Insight
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Curiosity
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Octopus Umbra
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Shield of the Oversoul
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Witness Protection
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Combat Research
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Dawn's Reflection
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Vow of Wildness
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Timely Ward
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Banishing Light
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Bear Umbra
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Vow of Flight
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Sphere of Safety
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Eaten by Piranhas
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Aether Tunnel
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Daybreak Coronet
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Season of Growth
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Wolfwillow Haven
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Enchanted Evening
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Strong Back
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Colossification
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Minimus Containment
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Ground Seal
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Armadillo Cloak
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Market Festival
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Grasp of Fate
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Theros
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Planeswalkers
Estrid, the Masked
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Calix, Destiny's Hand
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Niko Aris
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Reliquary Tower
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-13%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Temple of the False God
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Forge of Heroes
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
-43%synergy
Arcane Signet
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-47%synergy
Selesnya Signet
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Simic Signet
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Azorius Signet
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Seaside Citadel
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Azorius Chancery
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
44%synergy
Exotic Orchard
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Tranquil Cove
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Blossoming Sands
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Prairie Stream
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-15%synergy
Thornwood Falls
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Glacial Fortress
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-24%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Port Town
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Krosan Verge
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Canopy Vista
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-26%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Fortified Village
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Thriving Isle
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Mystery
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Plenty
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Tranquil Expanse
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Flooded Grove
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-13%synergy
Woodland Stream
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Simic Guildgate
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Overflowing Basin
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Bant Panorama
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Khalni Ambush
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Graypelt Refuge
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Creosote Heath
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Ondu Inversion
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy