Svyelun of Sea and Sky (Commander)

Svyelun of Sea and Sky
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1,508decks
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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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Harmonized Crescendo
27%inclusion48 decks176 decks
24%synergy
Silvergill Mentor
23%inclusion40 decks176 decks
22%synergy
Champions of the Shoal
23%inclusion37 decks164 decks
22%synergy
Disruptor of Currents
20%inclusion35 decks176 decks
19%synergy
Attuma, Atlantean Warlord
14%inclusion35 decks253 decks
13%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Master of the Pearl Trident
93%inclusion1.40K decks1.51K decks
91%synergy
Merrow Reejerey
91%inclusion1.37K decks1.51K decks
89%synergy
Merfolk Sovereign
91%inclusion1.37K decks1.51K decks
89%synergy
Kopala, Warden of Waves
87%inclusion1.31K decks1.51K decks
86%synergy
Seafloor Oracle
85%inclusion1.28K decks1.51K decks
83%synergy
Emperor Mihail II
84%inclusion1.27K decks1.51K decks
83%synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
85%inclusion1.28K decks1.51K decks
82%synergy
Vodalian Hexcatcher
83%inclusion1.25K decks1.51K decks
82%synergy
Deeproot Waters
81%inclusion1.22K decks1.51K decks
80%synergy
Lord of Atlantis
79%inclusion1.20K decks1.51K decks
78%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
78%inclusion1.17K decks1.51K decks
11%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
74%inclusion1.12K decks1.51K decks
73%synergy
Bident of Thassa
68%inclusion1.02K decks1.51K decks
56%synergy
Merrow Harbinger
67%inclusion1K decks1.51K decks
66%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
66%inclusion996 decks1.51K decks
62%synergy
Merrow Commerce
65%inclusion978 decks1.51K decks
64%synergy
Merfolk Trickster
63%inclusion952 decks1.51K decks
62%synergy
Tide Shaper
63%inclusion943 decks1.51K decks
62%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
61%inclusion920 decks1.51K decks
3%synergy
Lullmage Mentor
60%inclusion910 decks1.51K decks
59%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
34%inclusion515 decks1.51K decks
0%synergy
Rhystic Study
29%inclusion443 decks1.51K decks
-3%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
21%inclusion311 decks1.51K decks
8%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
19%inclusion281 decks1.51K decks
-4%synergy
Force of Will
16%inclusion235 decks1.51K decks
-2%synergy
Mystical Tutor
13%inclusion196 decks1.51K decks
-10%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
5.4%inclusion81 decks1.51K decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Harbinger of the Tides
60%inclusion909 decks1.51K decks
59%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
58%inclusion802 decks1.39K decks
49%synergy
Mist Dancer
57%inclusion857 decks1.51K decks
56%synergy
Deepchannel Mentor
55%inclusion824 decks1.51K decks
53%synergy
Coralhelm Commander
54%inclusion811 decks1.51K decks
53%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
49%inclusion740 decks1.51K decks
44%synergy
Silvergill Adept
49%inclusion733 decks1.51K decks
48%synergy
Mist-Cloaked Herald
45%inclusion674 decks1.51K decks
42%synergy
Triton Shorestalker
44%inclusion671 decks1.51K decks
42%synergy
Tempest Caller
44%inclusion669 decks1.51K decks
43%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
43%inclusion645 decks1.51K decks
41%synergy
True-Name Nemesis
42%inclusion632 decks1.51K decks
41%synergy
River Sneak
40%inclusion597 decks1.51K decks
39%synergy
Wanderwine Prophets
39%inclusion595 decks1.51K decks
39%synergy
Seahunter
39%inclusion591 decks1.51K decks
39%synergy
Master of Waves
36%inclusion548 decks1.51K decks
33%synergy
Rishadan Dockhand
36%inclusion538 decks1.51K decks
35%synergy
Cursecatcher
35%inclusion533 decks1.51K decks
34%synergy
Streambed Aquitects
32%inclusion485 decks1.51K decks
32%synergy
Wake Thrasher
31%inclusion474 decks1.51K decks
31%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
31%inclusion462 decks1.51K decks
27%synergy
Cosi's Trickster
31%inclusion461 decks1.51K decks
30%synergy
Mindspring Merfolk
30%inclusion301 decks1K decks
29%synergy
Kiora, the Rising Tide
29%inclusion325 decks1.12K decks
26%synergy
Tidal Warrior
26%inclusion387 decks1.51K decks
25%synergy
Empress Galina
25%inclusion376 decks1.51K decks
24%synergy
Merfolk Looter
25%inclusion376 decks1.51K decks
23%synergy
Summon: Leviathan
25%inclusion182 decks737 decks
23%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
24%inclusion369 decks1.51K decks
11%synergy
Stormtide Leviathan
24%inclusion362 decks1.51K decks
17%synergy
Floodpits Drowner
24%inclusion285 decks1.20K decks
23%synergy
Mistcaller
22%inclusion325 decks1.51K decks
21%synergy
Sea Scryer
20%inclusion302 decks1.51K decks
19%synergy
Gray Harbor Merfolk
19%inclusion281 decks1.51K decks
18%synergy
Surgespanner
18%inclusion277 decks1.51K decks
18%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
18%inclusion275 decks1.51K decks
11%synergy
Metallic Mimic
17%inclusion255 decks1.51K decks
16%synergy
Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep
16%inclusion241 decks1.51K decks
15%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
16%inclusion236 decks1.51K decks
9%synergy
Library Larcenist
15%inclusion228 decks1.51K decks
14%synergy
Tideshaper Mystic
14%inclusion215 decks1.51K decks
14%synergy
Tidal Courier
14%inclusion211 decks1.51K decks
14%synergy
Roaming Throne
14%inclusion208 decks1.51K decks
10%synergy
Wonder
13%inclusion203 decks1.51K decks
8%synergy
Reef Shaman
13%inclusion189 decks1.51K decks
12%synergy
Merfolk Windrobber
12%inclusion181 decks1.51K decks
11%synergy
Titan of Littjara
12%inclusion179 decks1.51K decks
10%synergy
Enclave Cryptologist
12%inclusion174 decks1.51K decks
11%synergy
Sigil Tracer
11%inclusion165 decks1.51K decks
10%synergy
Merfolk Wayfinder
11%inclusion165 decks1.51K decks
11%synergy
Instants
High Tide
52%inclusion788 decks1.51K decks
8%synergy
Negate
51%inclusion772 decks1.51K decks
13%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
46%inclusion688 decks1.51K decks
11%synergy
Pongify
45%inclusion673 decks1.51K decks
4%synergy
Aetherize
37%inclusion553 decks1.51K decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
34%inclusion506 decks1.51K decks
-8%synergy
Reality Shift
33%inclusion491 decks1.51K decks
5%synergy
Thassa's Rebuff
32%inclusion482 decks1.51K decks
31%synergy
Arcane Denial
29%inclusion436 decks1.51K decks
-7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
27%inclusion404 decks1.51K decks
-10%synergy
Flare of Denial
24%inclusion341 decks1.41K decks
17%synergy
Swan Song
23%inclusion341 decks1.51K decks
-4%synergy
Mana Drain
22%inclusion331 decks1.51K decks
-5%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
20%inclusion306 decks1.51K decks
4%synergy
Resculpt
19%inclusion294 decks1.51K decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion248 decks1.39K decks
-4%synergy
Filter Out
18%inclusion264 decks1.51K decks
14%synergy
Cryptic Command
17%inclusion250 decks1.51K decks
5%synergy
Opt
16%inclusion238 decks1.51K decks
-9%synergy
Archmage's Charm
15%inclusion232 decks1.51K decks
-1%synergy
Spell Pierce
15%inclusion226 decks1.51K decks
7%synergy
Force of Negation
13%inclusion191 decks1.51K decks
-3%synergy
Mana Leak
11%inclusion164 decks1.51K decks
4%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
11%inclusion164 decks1.51K decks
3%synergy
Snap
11%inclusion161 decks1.51K decks
-8%synergy
Wash Away
10%inclusion155 decks1.51K decks
6%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
10%inclusion149 decks1.51K decks
-6%synergy
Frantic Search
10%inclusion144 decks1.51K decks
-21%synergy
Strix Serenade
9.5%inclusion132 decks1.39K decks
0%synergy
Engulf the Shore
9.0%inclusion135 decks1.51K decks
1%synergy
Cancel
8.6%inclusion130 decks1.51K decks
4%synergy
Disallow
7.6%inclusion114 decks1.51K decks
1%synergy
Narset's Reversal
7.2%inclusion108 decks1.51K decks
-5%synergy
Dispel
7.1%inclusion107 decks1.51K decks
-2%synergy
Mystic Confluence
7.0%inclusion106 decks1.51K decks
-2%synergy
Aetherspouts
7.0%inclusion106 decks1.51K decks
0%synergy
Rewind
6.6%inclusion100 decks1.51K decks
-6%synergy
Pact of Negation
6.5%inclusion98 decks1.51K decks
-4%synergy
Jwari Disruption
6.4%inclusion96 decks1.51K decks
2%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
5.5%inclusion80 decks1.45K decks
-4%synergy
Polymorphist's Jest
5.5%inclusion83 decks1.51K decks
4%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
5.4%inclusion82 decks1.51K decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Distant Melody
51%inclusion772 decks1.51K decks
46%synergy
Aquitect's Will
50%inclusion753 decks1.51K decks
45%synergy
Raise the Palisade
31%inclusion475 decks1.51K decks
28%synergy
Ponder
29%inclusion440 decks1.51K decks
0%synergy
Spectral Deluge
19%inclusion286 decks1.51K decks
8%synergy
Preordain
17%inclusion260 decks1.51K decks
-7%synergy
Crashing Tide
17%inclusion260 decks1.51K decks
17%synergy
Ravenform
15%inclusion233 decks1.51K decks
6%synergy
Inundate
14%inclusion213 decks1.51K decks
12%synergy
Rite of Replication
14%inclusion211 decks1.51K decks
7%synergy
Curse of the Swine
13%inclusion200 decks1.51K decks
2%synergy
Chart a Course
10%inclusion155 decks1.51K decks
6%synergy
River's Rebuke
10%inclusion155 decks1.51K decks
7%synergy
Windfall
10%inclusion150 decks1.51K decks
-13%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion144 decks1.51K decks
-5%synergy
Wash Out
9.1%inclusion137 decks1.51K decks
4%synergy
Flow of Ideas
5.6%inclusion85 decks1.51K decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Kefnet's Monument
38%inclusion571 decks1.51K decks
31%synergy
Herald's Horn
35%inclusion531 decks1.51K decks
33%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
32%inclusion490 decks1.51K decks
31%synergy
Lightning Greaves
21%inclusion320 decks1.51K decks
-5%synergy
Quicksilver Fountain
20%inclusion296 decks1.51K decks
18%synergy
Door of Destinies
19%inclusion289 decks1.51K decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion283 decks1.51K decks
-9%synergy
Banner of Kinship
15%inclusion166 decks1.13K decks
12%synergy
Coat of Arms
13%inclusion202 decks1.51K decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion188 decks1.51K decks
-5%synergy
Icon of Ancestry
11%inclusion167 decks1.51K decks
11%synergy
Sword of the Animist
11%inclusion162 decks1.51K decks
5%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
8.0%inclusion14 decks176 decks
7%synergy
Aether Vial
7.8%inclusion117 decks1.51K decks
7%synergy
Stoneforge Masterwork
6.8%inclusion102 decks1.51K decks
6%synergy
Commander's Plate
6.8%inclusion102 decks1.51K decks
2%synergy
Waterbending Scroll
5.0%inclusion16 decks320 decks
-4%synergy
Enchantments
Kindred Discovery
57%inclusion864 decks1.51K decks
51%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
53%inclusion805 decks1.51K decks
50%synergy
Spreading Seas
32%inclusion478 decks1.51K decks
31%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
31%inclusion464 decks1.51K decks
24%synergy
Mystic Remora
23%inclusion345 decks1.51K decks
-4%synergy
Wizard Class
21%inclusion315 decks1.51K decks
4%synergy
Propaganda
21%inclusion312 decks1.51K decks
-10%synergy
Aquatic Incursion
18%inclusion278 decks1.51K decks
18%synergy
Coastal Piracy
18%inclusion264 decks1.51K decks
13%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
17%inclusion260 decks1.51K decks
5%synergy
Eaten by Piranhas
11%inclusion170 decks1.51K decks
8%synergy
Military Intelligence
11%inclusion169 decks1.51K decks
10%synergy
Back to Basics
10%inclusion156 decks1.51K decks
3%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
9.4%inclusion142 decks1.51K decks
0%synergy
Curiosity
9.4%inclusion142 decks1.51K decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.9%inclusion134 decks1.51K decks
-8%synergy
Sea's Claim
8.1%inclusion122 decks1.51K decks
8%synergy
Witness Protection
7.6%inclusion114 decks1.51K decks
2%synergy
Intruder Alarm
7.0%inclusion106 decks1.51K decks
4%synergy
Aqueous Form
7.0%inclusion105 decks1.51K decks
2%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
6.9%inclusion95 decks1.38K decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
60%inclusion901 decks1.51K decks
3%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
52%inclusion788 decks1.51K decks
2%synergy
Castle Vantress
31%inclusion475 decks1.51K decks
13%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
30%inclusion455 decks1.51K decks
14%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
26%inclusion389 decks1.51K decks
0%synergy
Three Tree City
24%inclusion304 decks1.29K decks
20%synergy
Halimar Depths
22%inclusion338 decks1.51K decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion304 decks1.51K decks
5%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
18%inclusion265 decks1.51K decks
3%synergy
War Room
17%inclusion251 decks1.51K decks
1%synergy
Rivendell
15%inclusion219 decks1.51K decks
3%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
14%inclusion204 decks1.51K decks
1%synergy
Mutavault
12%inclusion186 decks1.51K decks
11%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
12%inclusion184 decks1.51K decks
2%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.8%inclusion118 decks1.51K decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.6%inclusion114 decks1.51K decks
-3%synergy
Coral Atoll
6.8%inclusion102 decks1.51K decks
3%synergy
Academy Ruins
6.6%inclusion100 decks1.51K decks
-12%synergy
Svyelunite Temple
6.4%inclusion96 decks1.51K decks
6%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
5.7%inclusion86 decks1.51K decks
3%synergy
Remote Isle
5.7%inclusion86 decks1.51K decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
81%inclusion1.22K decks1.51K decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Signet
58%inclusion872 decks1.51K decks
-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
44%inclusion664 decks1.51K decks
-8%synergy
Patchwork Banner
29%inclusion367 decks1.28K decks
25%synergy
Heraldic Banner
23%inclusion350 decks1.51K decks
17%synergy
Sky Diamond
23%inclusion349 decks1.51K decks
0%synergy
Mind Stone
22%inclusion329 decks1.51K decks
-14%synergy
Caged Sun
13%inclusion194 decks1.51K decks
2%synergy
Nyx Lotus
12%inclusion177 decks1.51K decks
8%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
11%inclusion168 decks1.51K decks
-3%synergy
Midnight Clock
10%inclusion151 decks1.51K decks
-11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.0%inclusion136 decks1.51K decks
-11%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
8.7%inclusion131 decks1.51K decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.7%inclusion101 decks1.51K decks
-3%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
6.0%inclusion90 decks1.51K decks
2%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion1.46K decks1.51K decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
39%inclusion594 decks1.51K decks
35%synergy
Cavern of Souls
25%inclusion374 decks1.51K decks
20%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion319 decks1.51K decks
-5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion248 decks1.39K decks
-4%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
16%inclusion236 decks1.51K decks
9%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion144 decks1.51K decks
-5%synergy
Jwari Disruption
6.4%inclusion96 decks1.51K decks
2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
5.8%inclusion87 decks1.51K decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
5.8%inclusion87 decks1.51K decks
1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
5.4%inclusion81 decks1.51K decks
-2%synergy
Flooded Strand
5.0%inclusion76 decks1.51K decks
-3%synergy