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Chris Guest
Jul 9, 2025
Chris Guest
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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Attuma, Atlantean Warlord
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Wanderwine Farewell
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Eclipsed Realms
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Champions of the Shoal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jadelight Spelunker
91%inclusion214 decks235 decks
88%synergy
Cenote Scout
90%inclusion212 decks235 decks
88%synergy
Hakbal of the Surging Soul
91%inclusion215 decks235 decks
87%synergy
Over the Edge
89%inclusion208 decks235 decks
87%synergy
River Herald Scout
87%inclusion205 decks235 decks
86%synergy
Deepfathom Echo
89%inclusion209 decks235 decks
86%synergy
Jadelight Ranger
84%inclusion198 decks235 decks
83%synergy
Path of Discovery
85%inclusion199 decks235 decks
83%synergy
Glowcap Lantern
83%inclusion196 decks235 decks
83%synergy
Sentinel of the Nameless City
81%inclusion191 decks235 decks
80%synergy
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Seeker of Sunlight
80%inclusion188 decks235 decks
79%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
79%inclusion186 decks235 decks
48%synergy
Twists and Turns
79%inclusion186 decks235 decks
77%synergy
Topography Tracker
79%inclusion185 decks235 decks
72%synergy
Merfolk Branchwalker
77%inclusion180 decks235 decks
76%synergy
River Herald Guide
76%inclusion178 decks235 decks
75%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
72%inclusion170 decks235 decks
58%synergy
Enter the Unknown
72%inclusion170 decks235 decks
71%synergy
Hardened Scales
68%inclusion159 decks235 decks
53%synergy
Emperor Mihail II
59%inclusion139 decks235 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
18%inclusion43 decks235 decks
-7%synergy
Rhystic Study
12%inclusion29 decks235 decks
-8%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
6.4%inclusion15 decks235 decks
-10%synergy
Worldly Tutor
6.0%inclusion14 decks235 decks
-9%synergy
Creatures
Wildgrowth Walker
58%inclusion137 decks235 decks
56%synergy
Tishana's Wayfinder
58%inclusion136 decks235 decks
57%synergy
Waterwind Scout
57%inclusion134 decks235 decks
56%synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
54%inclusion127 decks235 decks
44%synergy
Merfolk Cave-Diver
53%inclusion124 decks235 decks
49%synergy
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
53%inclusion124 decks235 decks
44%synergy
Deeproot Elite
51%inclusion119 decks235 decks
43%synergy
Kopala, Warden of Waves
50%inclusion118 decks235 decks
41%synergy
Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca
49%inclusion116 decks235 decks
43%synergy
Evolution Sage
49%inclusion115 decks235 decks
39%synergy
Merrow Reejerey
49%inclusion114 decks235 decks
40%synergy
Forerunner of the Heralds
48%inclusion113 decks235 decks
44%synergy
Deeproot Historian
48%inclusion112 decks235 decks
42%synergy
Seafloor Oracle
46%inclusion108 decks235 decks
38%synergy
Zegana, Utopian Speaker
45%inclusion106 decks235 decks
37%synergy
Merfolk Sovereign
45%inclusion106 decks235 decks
37%synergy
Merfolk Mistbinder
42%inclusion98 decks235 decks
35%synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
40%inclusion95 decks235 decks
32%synergy
Spyglass Siren
39%inclusion91 decks235 decks
38%synergy
Ixalli's Diviner
35%inclusion83 decks235 decks
35%synergy
Singer of Swift Rivers
32%inclusion76 decks235 decks
25%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
32%inclusion75 decks235 decks
20%synergy
Storm Fleet Negotiator
31%inclusion74 decks235 decks
31%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
30%inclusion70 decks235 decks
22%synergy
Tishana, Voice of Thunder
30%inclusion70 decks235 decks
24%synergy
Mist Dancer
30%inclusion70 decks235 decks
23%synergy
Vodalian Hexcatcher
29%inclusion69 decks235 decks
23%synergy
Prime Speaker Zegana
29%inclusion67 decks235 decks
18%synergy
Tributary Instructor
27%inclusion64 decks235 decks
23%synergy
Siren Lookout
25%inclusion58 decks235 decks
25%synergy
Roaming Throne
23%inclusion53 decks235 decks
15%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
22%inclusion52 decks235 decks
17%synergy
Emperor's Vanguard
21%inclusion49 decks235 decks
21%synergy
Merfolk Skydiver
20%inclusion46 decks235 decks
14%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
18%inclusion30 decks170 decks
14%synergy
Mindspring Merfolk
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Kiora's Follower
16%inclusion38 decks235 decks
2%synergy
Pathfinding Axejaw
16%inclusion38 decks235 decks
16%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
16%inclusion37 decks235 decks
9%synergy
Summon: Leviathan
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
14%inclusion32 decks235 decks
6%synergy
Kiora, the Rising Tide
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
13%inclusion27 decks203 decks
8%synergy
Benthic Biomancer
13%inclusion30 decks235 decks
7%synergy
Lord of Atlantis
11%inclusion27 decks235 decks
5%synergy
Rampaging Baloths
11%inclusion26 decks235 decks
-6%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Cartographer's Companion
10%inclusion23 decks235 decks
10%synergy
Scute Swarm
10%inclusion23 decks235 decks
-10%synergy
Realmwalker
9.4%inclusion22 decks235 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Inspiring Call
54%inclusion127 decks235 decks
41%synergy
Counterspell
51%inclusion121 decks235 decks
1%synergy
Beast Within
47%inclusion110 decks235 decks
-3%synergy
Growth Spiral
46%inclusion107 decks235 decks
0%synergy
Brackish Blunder
42%inclusion99 decks235 decks
42%synergy
Negate
40%inclusion93 decks235 decks
14%synergy
Ripples of Potential
37%inclusion88 decks235 decks
28%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
26%inclusion60 decks235 decks
20%synergy
Heroic Intervention
25%inclusion58 decks235 decks
-6%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
22%inclusion51 decks235 decks
-5%synergy
Aetherize
19%inclusion44 decks235 decks
7%synergy
Quandrix Command
17%inclusion39 decks235 decks
12%synergy
Pongify
15%inclusion36 decks235 decks
-9%synergy
Get Out
15%inclusion15 decks101 decks
14%synergy
Mutational Advantage
15%inclusion33 decks225 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion34 decks235 decks
-8%synergy
Brainstorm
13%inclusion30 decks235 decks
-2%synergy
Filter Out
11%inclusion26 decks235 decks
9%synergy
Nature's Claim
11%inclusion25 decks235 decks
1%synergy
Ruinous Intrusion
10%inclusion24 decks235 decks
7%synergy
River Heralds' Boon
10%inclusion24 decks235 decks
10%synergy
Reality Shift
10%inclusion24 decks235 decks
-5%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
10%inclusion23 decks235 decks
-1%synergy
Return to Nature
10%inclusion23 decks235 decks
4%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
8.9%inclusion21 decks235 decks
-14%synergy
Krosan Grip
8.1%inclusion19 decks235 decks
0%synergy
Mana Drain
8.1%inclusion19 decks235 decks
-7%synergy
Eureka Moment
7.7%inclusion18 decks235 decks
-3%synergy
Swan Song
7.7%inclusion18 decks235 decks
-11%synergy
Simic Charm
6.4%inclusion15 decks235 decks
-2%synergy
Spell Pierce
6.4%inclusion15 decks235 decks
3%synergy
Planar Genesis
6.0%inclusion10 decks167 decks
-5%synergy
Resculpt
6.0%inclusion14 decks235 decks
0%synergy
Voidslime
6.0%inclusion14 decks235 decks
1%synergy
Out of Air
6.0%inclusion14 decks235 decks
6%synergy
Cancel
5.1%inclusion12 decks235 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Wave Goodbye
43%inclusion101 decks235 decks
32%synergy
Cultivate
41%inclusion97 decks235 decks
-6%synergy
Explore
38%inclusion89 decks235 decks
17%synergy
Kodama's Reach
34%inclusion80 decks235 decks
-2%synergy
Rampant Growth
26%inclusion60 decks235 decks
-15%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
22%inclusion36 decks166 decks
20%synergy
Nature's Lore
19%inclusion44 decks235 decks
-12%synergy
Distant Melody
18%inclusion43 decks235 decks
15%synergy
Aggressive Biomancy
15%inclusion24 decks165 decks
10%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
13%inclusion30 decks235 decks
10%synergy
Bygone Marvels
13%inclusion30 decks235 decks
10%synergy
Three Visits
10%inclusion24 decks235 decks
-13%synergy
Raise the Palisade
10%inclusion24 decks235 decks
4%synergy
Farseek
9.4%inclusion22 decks235 decks
-16%synergy
Chart a Course
8.9%inclusion21 decks235 decks
7%synergy
Crashing Tide
8.5%inclusion20 decks235 decks
8%synergy
River's Rebuke
8.5%inclusion20 decks235 decks
6%synergy
Doppelgang
8.5%inclusion20 decks235 decks
2%synergy
Urban Evolution
8.1%inclusion19 decks235 decks
-2%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
8.1%inclusion19 decks235 decks
-4%synergy
Ponder
7.2%inclusion17 decks235 decks
0%synergy
Curse of the Swine
7.2%inclusion17 decks235 decks
-4%synergy
Glimpse the Core
6.4%inclusion15 decks235 decks
6%synergy
Ravenform
6.0%inclusion14 decks235 decks
2%synergy
Aquitect's Will
5.5%inclusion13 decks235 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Subterranean Schooner
54%inclusion127 decks235 decks
54%synergy
Lodestone Needle
43%inclusion100 decks235 decks
42%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion62 decks235 decks
1%synergy
Shadowed Caravel
26%inclusion61 decks235 decks
26%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
25%inclusion58 decks235 decks
18%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
22%inclusion43 decks199 decks
21%synergy
Bident of Thassa
19%inclusion44 decks235 decks
11%synergy
The Ozolith
17%inclusion39 decks235 decks
10%synergy
Herald's Horn
16%inclusion38 decks235 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion28 decks235 decks
-8%synergy
Explorer's Cache
11%inclusion27 decks235 decks
11%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
11%inclusion26 decks235 decks
9%synergy
Panharmonicon
11%inclusion25 decks235 decks
6%synergy
The Great Henge
7.2%inclusion17 decks235 decks
-2%synergy
Enchantments
Deeproot Waters
55%inclusion129 decks235 decks
46%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
51%inclusion119 decks235 decks
43%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
41%inclusion97 decks235 decks
28%synergy
Spelunking
37%inclusion88 decks235 decks
32%synergy
Branching Evolution
35%inclusion82 decks235 decks
24%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
28%inclusion66 decks235 decks
20%synergy
Kindred Discovery
27%inclusion64 decks235 decks
17%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
20%inclusion46 decks235 decks
15%synergy
Hadana's Climb
18%inclusion43 decks235 decks
14%synergy
Merrow Commerce
17%inclusion39 decks235 decks
12%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
15%inclusion35 decks235 decks
9%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
12%inclusion17 decks142 decks
7%synergy
Exploration
11%inclusion27 decks235 decks
-2%synergy
Retreat to Kazandu
11%inclusion27 decks235 decks
8%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
10%inclusion23 decks235 decks
1%synergy
Roaring Earth
9.4%inclusion22 decks235 decks
8%synergy
Eaten by Piranhas
8.9%inclusion21 decks235 decks
7%synergy
Doubling Season
8.5%inclusion20 decks235 decks
-1%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Stocking the Pantry
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Sphere Grid
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Guardian Project
7.2%inclusion17 decks235 decks
0%synergy
Aquatic Incursion
6.4%inclusion15 decks235 decks
6%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
6.0%inclusion14 decks235 decks
3%synergy
Zendikar's Roil
6.0%inclusion14 decks235 decks
2%synergy
Virtue of Knowledge
6.0%inclusion14 decks235 decks
4%synergy
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
5.1%inclusion12 decks235 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
5.5%inclusion13 decks235 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
53%inclusion124 decks235 decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
40%inclusion94 decks235 decks
18%synergy
Karn's Bastion
37%inclusion88 decks235 decks
26%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
22%inclusion51 decks235 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
20%inclusion46 decks235 decks
4%synergy
Hidden Nursery
17%inclusion41 decks235 decks
15%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
17%inclusion41 decks235 decks
0%synergy
Hidden Cataract
16%inclusion38 decks235 decks
13%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
15%inclusion36 decks235 decks
11%synergy
Three Tree City
15%inclusion21 decks144 decks
9%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
12%inclusion29 decks235 decks
-10%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
11%inclusion25 decks235 decks
-11%synergy
Halimar Depths
8.9%inclusion21 decks235 decks
6%synergy
Restless Vinestalk
8.5%inclusion20 decks235 decks
3%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
7.7%inclusion18 decks235 decks
2%synergy
Pit of Offerings
7.2%inclusion17 decks235 decks
7%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
6.4%inclusion15 decks235 decks
-12%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
5.5%inclusion13 decks235 decks
-7%synergy
Rivendell
5.5%inclusion13 decks235 decks
0%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
5.1%inclusion12 decks235 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
63%inclusion148 decks235 decks
-17%synergy
Arcane Signet
60%inclusion140 decks235 decks
-4%synergy
Simic Signet
31%inclusion74 decks235 decks
-1%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion45 decks235 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
13%inclusion31 decks235 decks
-9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion27 decks235 decks
3%synergy
Patchwork Banner
11%inclusion15 decks142 decks
7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.1%inclusion12 decks235 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion229 decks235 decks
2%synergy
Forest
97%inclusion228 decks235 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
81%inclusion190 decks235 decks
-4%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
64%inclusion151 decks235 decks
4%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
58%inclusion137 decks235 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
58%inclusion137 decks235 decks
41%synergy
Temple of Mystery
52%inclusion122 decks235 decks
14%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
47%inclusion111 decks235 decks
8%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
46%inclusion107 decks235 decks
3%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
40%inclusion93 decks235 decks
-13%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
37%inclusion87 decks235 decks
-6%synergy
Breeding Pool
31%inclusion74 decks235 decks
-15%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
31%inclusion73 decks235 decks
24%synergy
Flooded Grove
30%inclusion70 decks235 decks
-12%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
29%inclusion68 decks235 decks
22%synergy
Thornwood Falls
22%inclusion51 decks235 decks
4%synergy
Hedge Maze
21%inclusion50 decks235 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion48 decks235 decks
-5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion46 decks235 decks
-4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
18%inclusion42 decks235 decks
-13%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
16%inclusion38 decks235 decks
3%synergy
Tangled Islet
16%inclusion37 decks235 decks
-1%synergy
Lush Oasis
15%inclusion31 decks203 decks
9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion34 decks235 decks
-5%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
14%inclusion34 decks235 decks
-6%synergy
Simic Guildgate
14%inclusion34 decks235 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion33 decks235 decks
-8%synergy
Willowrush Verge
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Overflowing Basin
13%inclusion30 decks228 decks
-6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion28 decks235 decks
7%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
11%inclusion27 decks235 decks
-8%synergy
Quandrix Campus
10%inclusion23 decks235 decks
3%synergy
Woodland Stream
10%inclusion23 decks235 decks
5%synergy
Tropical Island
8.5%inclusion20 decks235 decks
-5%synergy
Guadosalam, Farplane Gateway
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.8%inclusion16 decks235 decks
-8%synergy
Rimewood Falls
5.1%inclusion12 decks235 decks
-4%synergy
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