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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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River Herald Scout
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
95%synergy
River Herald Guide
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
82%synergy
Glowcap Lantern
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
82%synergy
Over the Edge
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
81%synergy
Cenote Scout
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
80%synergy
Tishana's Wayfinder
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
78%synergy
Jadelight Spelunker
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
76%synergy
Waterwind Scout
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
73%synergy
Seeker of Sunlight
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
73%synergy
Twists and Turns
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
72%synergy
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Hakbal of the Surging Soul
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
70%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Deepfathom Echo
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
66%synergy
Merfolk Branchwalker
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
69%synergy
Topography Tracker
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
58%synergy
Jadelight Ranger
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
64%synergy
Merfolk Cave-Diver
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
62%synergy
Enter the Unknown
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
64%synergy
Kopala, Warden of Waves
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
52%synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
52%synergy
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Merfolk Sovereign
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
52%synergy
Ixalli's Diviner
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
61%synergy
Forerunner of the Heralds
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
57%synergy
Wildgrowth Walker
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
59%synergy
Zegana, Utopian Speaker
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
49%synergy
Merrow Reejerey
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
48%synergy
Seafloor Oracle
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
49%synergy
Emperor Mihail II
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Siren Lookout
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
52%synergy
Sentinel of the Nameless City
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Spyglass Siren
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Merfolk Mistbinder
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Tributary Instructor
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Merfolk Skydiver
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Deeproot Historian
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Storm Fleet Negotiator
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Deeproot Elite
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Singer of Swift Rivers
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Mist Dancer
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Pathfinding Axejaw
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Cartographer's Companion
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Evolution Sage
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Grappling Kraken
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Prime Speaker Zegana
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Jungleborn Pioneer
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Benthic Biomancer
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Kiora's Follower
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Tishana, Voice of Thunder
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Emperor's Vanguard
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Combine Guildmage
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Jade Guardian
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Shaper Apprentice
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Swift Warden
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Deeproot Warrior
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Rampaging Baloths
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Jungle Delver
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
River Sneak
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
End-Raze Forerunners
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Jade Bearer
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Vineshaper Mystic
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Bonny Pall, Clearcutter
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Elfsworn Giant
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Insidious Fungus
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Floodpits Drowner
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Negate
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Brackish Blunder
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
61%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Inspiring Call
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Quandrix Command
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Growth Spiral
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
River Heralds' Boon
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Refute
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Return to Nature
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Nature's Claim
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Unsummon
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Planar Genesis
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Eureka Moment
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Frantic Search
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Decisive Denial
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Animus
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Ruinous Intrusion
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Blinding Fog
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Beast Within
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-37%synergy
Aetherize
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Cancel
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Applied Biomancy
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Planar Incision
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Voidslime
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Counterspell
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-37%synergy
Don't Make a Sound
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Essence Capture
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Dive Down
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Plasm Capture
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
You Find the Villains' Lair
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Anticognition
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Arbor Armament
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Defabricate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Reality Shift
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Opt
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Disrupt
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Resculpt
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Filter Out
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Disperse
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Joint Exploration
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Simic Charm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Spell Pierce
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Evacuation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Long River's Pull
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Signature Slam
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Explore
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Crashing Tide
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Rampant Growth
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Distant Melody
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Urban Evolution
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Aggressive Biomancy
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
17%synergy
Cultivate
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-25%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Overrun
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Bygone Marvels
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
River's Rebuke
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Ponder
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Kodama's Reach
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-28%synergy
Aether Helix
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Prey Upon
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Smell Fear
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Walk with the Ancestors
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Aquitect's Will
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Ravenform
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Subterranean Schooner
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Shadowed Caravel
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Lodestone Needle
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Explorer's Cache
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Armillary Sphere
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Explorer's Scope
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Heaped Harvest
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Path of Discovery
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Deeproot Waters
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Hardened Scales
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Retreat to Kazandu
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Roaring Earth
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Eaten by Piranhas
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Master Chef
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Zendikar's Roil
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Spelunking
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Audacity
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Case of the Trampled Garden
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Claustrophobia
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
One With the Wind
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Khalni Heart Expedition
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Aquatic Incursion
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Bounty of the Luxa
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Stocking the Pantry
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Hidden Nursery
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Hidden Cataract
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-32%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Restless Vinestalk
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Lumbering Falls
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-33%synergy
Simic Signet
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Sol Ring
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-67%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Thornwood Falls
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Command Tower
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
-24%synergy
Simic Guildgate
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Path of Ancestry
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Temple of Mystery
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Lush Oasis
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Woodland Stream
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Tangled Islet
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-26%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-34%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Quandrix Campus
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Overflowing Basin
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Thriving Isle
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Rimewood Falls
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Thriving Grove
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Flooded Grove
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-33%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
0%synergy
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