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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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Silvergill Mentor
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
26%synergy
Champions of the Shoal
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Namor the Sub-Mariner
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
14%synergy
Eclipsed Realms
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Merrow Commerce
90%inclusion441 decks492 decks
85%synergy
Vodalian Hexcatcher
89%inclusion439 decks492 decks
82%synergy
Merrow Reejerey
91%inclusion447 decks492 decks
82%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
89%inclusion436 decks492 decks
81%synergy
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
85%inclusion417 decks492 decks
76%synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
84%inclusion411 decks492 decks
75%synergy
Lord of Atlantis
81%inclusion398 decks492 decks
75%synergy
Emperor Mihail II
83%inclusion408 decks492 decks
74%synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
84%inclusion414 decks492 decks
74%synergy
Deeproot Waters
81%inclusion398 decks492 decks
72%synergy
Top Cards
Kiora's Follower
76%inclusion376 decks492 decks
62%synergy
Kopala, Warden of Waves
72%inclusion355 decks492 decks
63%synergy
Lullmage Mentor
70%inclusion344 decks492 decks
68%synergy
Intruder Alarm
69%inclusion338 decks492 decks
65%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
64%inclusion317 decks492 decks
59%synergy
Quest for Renewal
62%inclusion305 decks492 decks
60%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
61%inclusion298 decks492 decks
53%synergy
Merfolk Sovereign
59%inclusion292 decks492 decks
51%synergy
Deeproot Elite
59%inclusion289 decks492 decks
51%synergy
Seafloor Oracle
58%inclusion287 decks492 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
75%inclusion369 decks492 decks
50%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
72%inclusion355 decks492 decks
65%synergy
Seedborn Muse
70%inclusion342 decks492 decks
54%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
68%inclusion337 decks492 decks
52%synergy
Rhystic Study
65%inclusion321 decks492 decks
44%synergy
Force of Will
53%inclusion263 decks492 decks
44%synergy
Worldly Tutor
49%inclusion240 decks492 decks
34%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
36%inclusion177 decks492 decks
31%synergy
Mystical Tutor
32%inclusion159 decks492 decks
24%synergy
Chrome Mox
30%inclusion146 decks492 decks
24%synergy
Creatures
Merfolk Mistbinder
58%inclusion286 decks492 decks
51%synergy
Murkfiend Liege
58%inclusion284 decks492 decks
43%synergy
Singer of Swift Rivers
58%inclusion284 decks492 decks
50%synergy
Hakbal of the Surging Soul
58%inclusion284 decks492 decks
54%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
53%inclusion260 decks492 decks
45%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
52%inclusion254 decks492 decks
37%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
50%inclusion245 decks492 decks
38%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
46%inclusion202 decks435 decks
43%synergy
Seahunter
43%inclusion210 decks492 decks
41%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
41%inclusion204 decks492 decks
40%synergy
Forerunner of the Heralds
41%inclusion200 decks492 decks
37%synergy
Cursecatcher
39%inclusion193 decks492 decks
38%synergy
Tide Shaper
38%inclusion188 decks492 decks
36%synergy
Surgespanner
37%inclusion181 decks492 decks
33%synergy
Realmwalker
37%inclusion180 decks492 decks
29%synergy
Mistcaller
37%inclusion180 decks492 decks
36%synergy
Merfolk Trickster
36%inclusion176 decks492 decks
34%synergy
Fallowsage
36%inclusion175 decks492 decks
35%synergy
Benthic Biomancer
35%inclusion174 decks492 decks
29%synergy
Mindspring Merfolk
34%inclusion106 decks308 decks
32%synergy
Silvergill Adept
33%inclusion162 decks492 decks
31%synergy
Wanderwine Prophets
33%inclusion161 decks492 decks
31%synergy
Merrow Harbinger
32%inclusion158 decks492 decks
30%synergy
Birds of Paradise
28%inclusion139 decks492 decks
1%synergy
Mist Dancer
27%inclusion132 decks492 decks
20%synergy
Tishana, Voice of Thunder
25%inclusion125 decks492 decks
20%synergy
Cosi's Trickster
23%inclusion115 decks492 decks
23%synergy
Mist-Cloaked Herald
23%inclusion114 decks492 decks
21%synergy
Metallic Mimic
22%inclusion109 decks492 decks
17%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
21%inclusion102 decks492 decks
-10%synergy
Cenote Scout
20%inclusion99 decks492 decks
18%synergy
Empress Galina
19%inclusion93 decks492 decks
18%synergy
Sigil Tracer
18%inclusion90 decks492 decks
18%synergy
Forensic Researcher
18%inclusion87 decks492 decks
17%synergy
Harbinger of the Tides
17%inclusion82 decks492 decks
16%synergy
Coralhelm Commander
16%inclusion80 decks492 decks
14%synergy
Deeproot Historian
16%inclusion79 decks492 decks
10%synergy
Masked Vandal
15%inclusion76 decks492 decks
13%synergy
Rishadan Dockhand
15%inclusion76 decks492 decks
15%synergy
Jadelight Spelunker
15%inclusion75 decks492 decks
13%synergy
Merfolk Skydiver
15%inclusion75 decks492 decks
10%synergy
Tidal Warrior
15%inclusion73 decks492 decks
14%synergy
Enduring Vitality
14%inclusion53 decks371 decks
7%synergy
True-Name Nemesis
14%inclusion70 decks492 decks
13%synergy
Deeproot Wayfinder
14%inclusion70 decks492 decks
13%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
14%inclusion67 decks492 decks
9%synergy
Floodpits Drowner
13%inclusion50 decks371 decks
12%synergy
Summon: Leviathan
13%inclusion28 decks208 decks
6%synergy
Zegana, Utopian Speaker
13%inclusion66 decks492 decks
6%synergy
Delighted Halfling
13%inclusion64 decks492 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
56%inclusion277 decks492 decks
26%synergy
Mana Drain
53%inclusion259 decks492 decks
37%synergy
Swan Song
48%inclusion235 decks492 decks
29%synergy
Force of Negation
46%inclusion228 decks492 decks
39%synergy
Counterspell
42%inclusion205 decks492 decks
-9%synergy
Beast Within
40%inclusion195 decks492 decks
-10%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
37%inclusion180 decks492 decks
32%synergy
Flare of Denial
36%inclusion159 decks442 decks
33%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
33%inclusion163 decks492 decks
10%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
30%inclusion146 decks492 decks
3%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
29%inclusion145 decks492 decks
25%synergy
Sink into Stupor
26%inclusion115 decks435 decks
15%synergy
Pongify
26%inclusion130 decks492 decks
2%synergy
Chord of Calling
24%inclusion119 decks492 decks
17%synergy
Ripples of Potential
21%inclusion103 decks492 decks
11%synergy
Nature's Claim
20%inclusion99 decks492 decks
10%synergy
Crop Rotation
19%inclusion95 decks492 decks
7%synergy
Inspiring Call
19%inclusion95 decks492 decks
6%synergy
Flusterstorm
19%inclusion92 decks492 decks
13%synergy
Pact of Negation
18%inclusion91 decks492 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
17%inclusion86 decks492 decks
-5%synergy
Mental Misstep
16%inclusion80 decks492 decks
11%synergy
Veil of Summer
16%inclusion77 decks492 decks
10%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion70 decks492 decks
-12%synergy
Force of Vigor
14%inclusion69 decks492 decks
10%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
13%inclusion66 decks492 decks
12%synergy
Growth Spiral
12%inclusion60 decks492 decks
-33%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
12%inclusion59 decks492 decks
8%synergy
Noxious Revival
11%inclusion54 decks492 decks
6%synergy
Krosan Grip
11%inclusion52 decks492 decks
3%synergy
Reality Shift
10%inclusion51 decks492 decks
-4%synergy
Vitalize
8.3%inclusion41 decks492 decks
7%synergy
Resculpt
8.1%inclusion40 decks492 decks
2%synergy
Kindred Summons
7.7%inclusion38 decks492 decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
6.3%inclusion31 decks492 decks
-8%synergy
Strix Serenade
5.3%inclusion23 decks435 decks
2%synergy
Chain of Vapor
5.3%inclusion26 decks492 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Finale of Devastation
34%inclusion168 decks492 decks
23%synergy
Nature's Lore
32%inclusion159 decks492 decks
2%synergy
Raise the Palisade
31%inclusion152 decks492 decks
25%synergy
Three Visits
29%inclusion145 decks492 decks
6%synergy
Harvest Season
27%inclusion135 decks492 decks
26%synergy
Cultivate
21%inclusion102 decks492 decks
-26%synergy
Wave Goodbye
17%inclusion85 decks492 decks
7%synergy
Farseek
16%inclusion80 decks492 decks
-9%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
15%inclusion76 decks492 decks
13%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
15%inclusion76 decks492 decks
5%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
14%inclusion71 decks492 decks
6%synergy
Rampant Growth
14%inclusion71 decks492 decks
-26%synergy
Aquitect's Will
13%inclusion66 decks492 decks
12%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
13%inclusion62 decks492 decks
10%synergy
Kodama's Reach
12%inclusion61 decks492 decks
-24%synergy
Neoform
12%inclusion60 decks492 decks
9%synergy
Distant Melody
12%inclusion59 decks492 decks
9%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion47 decks492 decks
4%synergy
Ponder
6.5%inclusion32 decks492 decks
-1%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
5.2%inclusion13 decks249 decks
-1%synergy
Explore
5.1%inclusion25 decks492 decks
-15%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Isochron Scepter
27%inclusion131 decks492 decks
24%synergy
The One Ring
21%inclusion102 decks492 decks
14%synergy
Herald's Horn
20%inclusion98 decks492 decks
16%synergy
Bident of Thassa
17%inclusion85 decks492 decks
10%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
15%inclusion75 decks492 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion73 decks492 decks
-5%synergy
The Great Henge
14%inclusion71 decks492 decks
5%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
12%inclusion59 decks492 decks
6%synergy
Coat of Arms
12%inclusion57 decks492 decks
10%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
11%inclusion55 decks492 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion50 decks492 decks
-15%synergy
The Ozolith
8.5%inclusion42 decks492 decks
2%synergy
Door of Destinies
8.3%inclusion41 decks492 decks
7%synergy
Banner of Kinship
7.4%inclusion26 decks349 decks
6%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
6.7%inclusion33 decks492 decks
3%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
6.3%inclusion31 decks492 decks
4%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.9%inclusion29 decks492 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Cryptolith Rite
51%inclusion253 decks492 decks
48%synergy
Mystic Remora
38%inclusion185 decks492 decks
23%synergy
Kindred Discovery
33%inclusion162 decks492 decks
23%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
27%inclusion133 decks492 decks
19%synergy
Sylvan Library
26%inclusion126 decks492 decks
17%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
23%inclusion113 decks492 decks
17%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
22%inclusion66 decks304 decks
19%synergy
Hardened Scales
19%inclusion93 decks492 decks
4%synergy
Earthcraft
17%inclusion82 decks492 decks
16%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
15%inclusion76 decks492 decks
2%synergy
Wild Growth
13%inclusion65 decks492 decks
5%synergy
Doubling Season
12%inclusion61 decks492 decks
3%synergy
Branching Evolution
12%inclusion60 decks492 decks
1%synergy
Elven Chorus
11%inclusion56 decks492 decks
8%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
10%inclusion50 decks492 decks
8%synergy
Guardian Project
9.1%inclusion45 decks492 decks
2%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
8.7%inclusion43 decks492 decks
2%synergy
Opposition
8.5%inclusion42 decks492 decks
8%synergy
Song of Freyalise
7.5%inclusion37 decks492 decks
7%synergy
Exploration
6.9%inclusion34 decks492 decks
-6%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.9%inclusion34 decks492 decks
3%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
6.7%inclusion33 decks492 decks
6%synergy
Wizard Class
6.3%inclusion31 decks492 decks
1%synergy
Lost in the Maze
5.3%inclusion26 decks492 decks
5%synergy
Burgeoning
5.3%inclusion26 decks492 decks
-2%synergy
Spreading Seas
5.1%inclusion25 decks492 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
5.5%inclusion27 decks492 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, Thief of Crowns
20%inclusion100 decks492 decks
13%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
72%inclusion356 decks492 decks
51%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
65%inclusion318 decks492 decks
46%synergy
Three Tree City
54%inclusion216 decks397 decks
49%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
47%inclusion232 decks492 decks
41%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
46%inclusion225 decks492 decks
24%synergy
Reliquary Tower
46%inclusion224 decks492 decks
-4%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
37%inclusion182 decks492 decks
34%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
29%inclusion143 decks492 decks
12%synergy
Ancient Tomb
29%inclusion141 decks492 decks
20%synergy
Mutavault
27%inclusion132 decks492 decks
25%synergy
Mistrise Village
19%inclusion49 decks256 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
15%inclusion75 decks492 decks
3%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
14%inclusion24 decks168 decks
9%synergy
Karn's Bastion
14%inclusion68 decks492 decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
10%inclusion48 decks492 decks
-12%synergy
Shifting Woodland
8.8%inclusion38 decks433 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.9%inclusion39 decks492 decks
3%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
5.9%inclusion29 decks492 decks
2%synergy
Castle Vantress
5.9%inclusion29 decks492 decks
-1%synergy
Yavimaya Hollow
5.7%inclusion28 decks492 decks
5%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
5.7%inclusion28 decks492 decks
-12%synergy
Strip Mine
5.3%inclusion26 decks492 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion448 decks492 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion368 decks492 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
40%inclusion197 decks492 decks
18%synergy
Simic Signet
31%inclusion152 decks492 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Diamond
22%inclusion108 decks492 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion94 decks492 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
19%inclusion92 decks492 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion85 decks492 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Amber
17%inclusion83 decks492 decks
11%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion71 decks492 decks
8%synergy
Mana Crypt
13%inclusion63 decks492 decks
11%synergy
Patchwork Banner
11%inclusion44 decks393 decks
8%synergy
Mox Opal
8.3%inclusion41 decks492 decks
4%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
5.3%inclusion26 decks492 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
95%inclusion468 decks492 decks
0%synergy
Forest
95%inclusion467 decks492 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion466 decks492 decks
10%synergy
Breeding Pool
93%inclusion457 decks492 decks
47%synergy
Misty Rainforest
82%inclusion402 decks492 decks
51%synergy
Tropical Island
80%inclusion394 decks492 decks
66%synergy
Cavern of Souls
80%inclusion393 decks492 decks
75%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
79%inclusion388 decks492 decks
36%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
64%inclusion313 decks492 decks
11%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
59%inclusion288 decks492 decks
-2%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
49%inclusion241 decks492 decks
29%synergy
Flooded Strand
49%inclusion239 decks492 decks
38%synergy
Scalding Tarn
44%inclusion218 decks492 decks
35%synergy
Flooded Grove
43%inclusion214 decks492 decks
2%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
42%inclusion208 decks492 decks
-1%synergy
Polluted Delta
42%inclusion205 decks492 decks
32%synergy
Windswept Heath
41%inclusion200 decks492 decks
31%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
40%inclusion195 decks492 decks
20%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
38%inclusion185 decks492 decks
29%synergy
Path of Ancestry
33%inclusion164 decks492 decks
16%synergy
Willowrush Verge
33%inclusion103 decks309 decks
16%synergy
Wooded Foothills
33%inclusion161 decks492 decks
24%synergy
Hedge Maze
32%inclusion156 decks492 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
26%inclusion115 decks435 decks
15%synergy
Prismatic Vista
26%inclusion126 decks492 decks
18%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
25%inclusion123 decks492 decks
18%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
22%inclusion110 decks492 decks
17%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
22%inclusion108 decks492 decks
15%synergy
Mana Confluence
21%inclusion104 decks492 decks
16%synergy
City of Brass
21%inclusion103 decks492 decks
15%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
19%inclusion93 decks492 decks
6%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
17%inclusion82 decks492 decks
-32%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
16%inclusion81 decks492 decks
-22%synergy
Exotic Orchard
16%inclusion78 decks492 decks
-8%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
15%inclusion76 decks492 decks
5%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
14%inclusion67 decks492 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion63 decks492 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Mystery
11%inclusion54 decks492 decks
-27%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion47 decks492 decks
4%synergy
Overflowing Basin
7.8%inclusion38 decks485 decks
-12%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.1%inclusion35 decks492 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
5.5%inclusion27 decks492 decks
-1%synergy