Average Deck for Nicanzil, Current Conductor - Budget Merfolk
Nicanzil, Current Conductor
Rank #1,443
12decks
May 5, 2026
Ranking Every Merfolk Commander On A Tier List
With Merfolk getting new commanders in the upcoming Marvel Super Heroes, let's rank all the Merfolk commanders on a tier list.
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.
Decklist
Commander
- 1Nicanzil, Current ConductorNicanzil, Current Conductor
Creatures (32)
- 1Cenote ScoutCenote Scout
- 1Deepfathom EchoDeepfathom Echo
- 1Deeproot EliteDeeproot Elite
- 1Emperor Mihail IIEmperor Mihail II
- 1Forerunner of the HeraldsForerunner of the Heralds
- 1Hakbal of the Surging SoulHakbal of the Surging Soul
- 1Ixalli's DivinerIxalli's Diviner
- 1Jadelight RangerJadelight Ranger
- 1Jadelight SpelunkerJadelight Spelunker
- 1Kopala, Warden of WavesKopala, Warden of Waves
- 1Kumena, Tyrant of OrazcaKumena, Tyrant of Orazca
- 1Merfolk BranchwalkerMerfolk Branchwalker
- 1Merfolk Cave-DiverMerfolk Cave-Diver
- 1Merfolk MistbinderMerfolk Mistbinder
- 1Merfolk SkydiverMerfolk Skydiver
- 1Merfolk SovereignMerfolk Sovereign
- 1Merrow ReejereyMerrow Reejerey
- 1River Herald GuideRiver Herald Guide
- 1River Herald ScoutRiver Herald Scout
- 1Seafloor OracleSeafloor Oracle
- 1Seeker of SunlightSeeker of Sunlight
- 1Sentinel of the Nameless CitySentinel of the Nameless City
- 1Siren LookoutSiren Lookout
- 1Spyglass SirenSpyglass Siren
- 1Stonybrook BanneretStonybrook Banneret
- 1Svyelun of Sea and SkySvyelun of Sea and Sky
- 1Tatyova, Benthic DruidTatyova, Benthic Druid
- 1Tishana's WayfinderTishana's Wayfinder
- 1Topography TrackerTopography Tracker
- 1Waterwind ScoutWaterwind Scout
- 1Wildgrowth WalkerWildgrowth Walker
- 1Zegana, Utopian SpeakerZegana, Utopian Speaker
Instants (10)
- 1Brackish BlunderBrackish Blunder
- 1CancelCancel
- 1Growth SpiralGrowth Spiral
- 1Inspiring CallInspiring Call
- 1NegateNegate
- 1Planar GenesisPlanar Genesis
- 1Quandrix CommandQuandrix Command
- 1Repulsive MutationRepulsive Mutation
- 1River Heralds' BoonRiver Heralds' Boon
- 1Snakeskin VeilSnakeskin Veil
Sorceries (8)
- 1CultivateCultivate
- 1Curse of the SwineCurse of the Swine
- 1Enter the UnknownEnter the Unknown
- 1ExploreExplore
- 1Glimpse the CoreGlimpse the Core
- 1Growth CurveGrowth Curve
- 1Over the EdgeOver the Edge
- 1Rampant GrowthRampant Growth
Artifacts (5)
- 1Commander's SphereCommander's Sphere
- 1Glowcap LanternGlowcap Lantern
- 1Lodestone NeedleLodestone Needle
- 1Shadowed CaravelShadowed Caravel
- 1Subterranean SchoonerSubterranean Schooner
Enchantments (6)
- 1Deeproot WatersDeeproot Waters
- 1Hardened ScalesHardened Scales
- 1Path of DiscoveryPath of Discovery
- 1Simic AscendancySimic Ascendancy
- 1Twists and TurnsTwists and Turns
- 1Utopia SprawlUtopia Sprawl
Lands (38)
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Evolving WildsEvolving Wilds
- 15ForestForest
- 1Hidden CataractHidden Cataract
- 1Hidden NurseryHidden Nursery
- 13IslandIsland
- 1Lush OasisLush Oasis
- 1Simic Growth ChamberSimic Growth Chamber
- 1Simic GuildgateSimic Guildgate
- 1Terramorphic ExpanseTerramorphic Expanse
- 1Thornwood FallsThornwood Falls
- 1Unclaimed TerritoryUnclaimed Territory
Cenote Scout
Cenote Scout
Deepfathom Echo
Deepfathom Echo
Deeproot Elite
Deeproot Elite
Emperor Mihail II
Emperor Mihail II
Forerunner of the Heralds
Forerunner of the Heralds
Hakbal of the Surging Soul
Hakbal of the Surging Soul
Ixalli's Diviner
Ixalli's Diviner
Jadelight Ranger
Jadelight Ranger
Jadelight Spelunker
Jadelight Spelunker
Kopala, Warden of Waves
Kopala, Warden of Waves
Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca
Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca
Merfolk Branchwalker
Merfolk Branchwalker
Merfolk Cave-Diver
Merfolk Cave-Diver
Merfolk Mistbinder
Merfolk Mistbinder
Merfolk Skydiver
Merfolk Skydiver
Merfolk Sovereign
Merfolk Sovereign
Merrow Reejerey
Merrow Reejerey
River Herald Guide
River Herald Guide
River Herald Scout
River Herald Scout
Seafloor Oracle
Seafloor Oracle
Seeker of Sunlight
Seeker of Sunlight
Sentinel of the Nameless City
Sentinel of the Nameless City
Siren Lookout
Siren Lookout
Spyglass Siren
Spyglass Siren
Stonybrook Banneret
Stonybrook Banneret
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
Tishana's Wayfinder
Tishana's Wayfinder
Topography Tracker
Topography Tracker
Waterwind Scout
Waterwind Scout
Wildgrowth Walker
Wildgrowth Walker
Zegana, Utopian Speaker
Zegana, Utopian Speaker
Instants (10)
Brackish Blunder
Brackish Blunder
Cancel
Cancel
Growth Spiral
Growth Spiral
Inspiring Call
Inspiring Call
Negate
Negate
Planar Genesis
Planar Genesis
Quandrix Command
Quandrix Command
Repulsive Mutation
Repulsive Mutation
River Heralds' Boon
River Heralds' Boon
Snakeskin Veil
Snakeskin Veil
Sorceries (8)
Cultivate
Cultivate
Curse of the Swine
Curse of the Swine
Enter the Unknown
Enter the Unknown
Explore
Explore
Glimpse the Core
Glimpse the Core
Growth Curve
Growth Curve
Over the Edge
Over the Edge
Rampant Growth
Rampant Growth
Artifacts (5)
Commander's Sphere
Commander's Sphere
Glowcap Lantern
Glowcap Lantern
Lodestone Needle
Lodestone Needle
Shadowed Caravel
Shadowed Caravel
Subterranean Schooner
Subterranean Schooner
Enchantments (6)
Deeproot Waters
Deeproot Waters
Hardened Scales
Hardened Scales
Path of Discovery
Path of Discovery
Simic Ascendancy
Simic Ascendancy
Twists and Turns
Twists and Turns
Utopia Sprawl
Utopia Sprawl
Lands (10)
Command Tower
Command Tower
Evolving Wilds
Evolving Wilds
Hidden Cataract
Hidden Cataract
Hidden Nursery
Hidden Nursery
Lush Oasis
Lush Oasis
Simic Growth Chamber
Simic Growth Chamber
Simic Guildgate
Simic Guildgate
Terramorphic Expanse
Terramorphic Expanse
Thornwood Falls
Thornwood Falls
Unclaimed Territory
Unclaimed Territory
Basics (2)
Forest
15 Forest
Island
13 Island