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Emperor Mihail II
Price tag $0.31

Legendary Creature — Merfolk Noble

Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

Playstyle & Strategy

Merfolk 57% Tokens 8% Aggro 4% Control 3% Tempo 3% Landwalk 2% Extra Turns 2% Devotion 2% Cantrips 1% Combo 1%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Meta Pick Very popular, most players know the strategy.

Ranking

#1528 Current Rank
#1552 Last Week
#1479 Last Month

Links & Decks

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Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Emperor Mihail II.

We Made $100 BUDGET Decks! | The Cozy Magic Show 06 | EDH Magic: The Gathering

We Made $100 BUDGET Decks! | The Cozy Magic Show 06 | EDH Magic: The Gathering

Reporting For Duty! - Happy Veterans Day - EDH Gameplay Ep 75

Reporting For Duty! - Happy Veterans Day - EDH Gameplay Ep 75

Underloved Dominaria United Commanders [Commander VS 308] | Magic: the Gathering Commander Gameplay

Underloved Dominaria United Commanders [Commander VS 308] | Magic: the Gathering Commander Gameplay

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Emperor Mihail II decks.

Silvergill Mentor Silvergill Mentor
+32% Synergy $0.25
Harmonized Crescendo Harmonized Crescendo
+31% Synergy $0.79
Champions of the Shoal Champions of the Shoal
+31% Synergy $0.27
Disruptor of Currents Disruptor of Currents
+28% Synergy $0.24
Attuma, Atlantean Warlord Attuma, Atlantean Warlord
+15% Synergy $2.28

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Emperor Mihail II's abilities and overall game plan.

Merrow Reejerey Merrow Reejerey
+93% Synergy $0.26
Master of the Pearl Trident Master of the Pearl Trident
+91% Synergy $0.38
Svyelun of Sea and Sky Svyelun of Sea and Sky
+91% Synergy $0.36
Merfolk Sovereign Merfolk Sovereign
+91% Synergy $0.29
Kopala, Warden of Waves Kopala, Warden of Waves
+87% Synergy $0.26
Stonybrook Banneret Stonybrook Banneret
+86% Synergy $0.22
Vodalian Hexcatcher Vodalian Hexcatcher
+85% Synergy $3.90
Deeproot Waters Deeproot Waters
+85% Synergy $0.12
Seafloor Oracle Seafloor Oracle
+82% Synergy $0.28
Lord of Atlantis Lord of Atlantis
+77% Synergy $7.69

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Emperor Mihail II decks.

Deeproot Pilgrimage Deeproot Pilgrimage
+76% Synergy $1.31
Merrow Harbinger Merrow Harbinger
+68% Synergy $3.55
Merrow Commerce Merrow Commerce
+67% Synergy $17.91
Lullmage Mentor Lullmage Mentor
+65% Synergy $4.77
Mist Dancer Mist Dancer
+63% Synergy $0.22
Merfolk Trickster Merfolk Trickster
+61% Synergy $0.42
Thieving Skydiver Thieving Skydiver
+57% Synergy $0.27
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+57% Synergy $1.03
Coralhelm Commander Coralhelm Commander
+57% Synergy $0.24
Counterspell Counterspell
+5% Synergy $2.09

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+5% Synergy $22.74
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-7% Synergy $41.18
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-7% Synergy $52.78
Force of Will Force of Will
-7% Synergy $68.34
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-8% Synergy $58.42
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-14% Synergy $15.76

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Emperor Mihail II's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Tide Shaper Tide Shaper
+56% Synergy $0.28
Deepchannel Mentor Deepchannel Mentor
+55% Synergy $4.76
Harbinger of the Tides Harbinger of the Tides
+54% Synergy $0.17
River Sneak River Sneak
+52% Synergy $0.21
Harbinger of the Seas Harbinger of the Seas
+47% Synergy $1.87
Mist-Cloaked Herald Mist-Cloaked Herald
+46% Synergy $0.65
Triton Shorestalker Triton Shorestalker
+45% Synergy $0.35
Silvergill Adept Silvergill Adept
+44% Synergy $0.29
Tempest Caller Tempest Caller
+44% Synergy $0.29
Tishana's Tidebinder Tishana's Tidebinder
+43% Synergy $4.32
Mindspring Merfolk Mindspring Merfolk
+40% Synergy $0.58
Wanderwine Prophets Wanderwine Prophets
+40% Synergy $17.03
Cursecatcher Cursecatcher
+39% Synergy $0.44
Seahunter Seahunter
+37% Synergy $3.55
Cosi's Trickster Cosi's Trickster
+36% Synergy $0.45
Thada Adel, Acquisitor Thada Adel, Acquisitor
+34% Synergy $18.53
Merfolk Looter Merfolk Looter
+34% Synergy $0.26
True-Name Nemesis True-Name Nemesis
+33% Synergy $4.37
Streambed Aquitects Streambed Aquitects
+31% Synergy $0.25
Tidal Warrior Tidal Warrior
+28% Synergy $0.30
Rishadan Dockhand Rishadan Dockhand
+28% Synergy $0.21
Wake Thrasher Wake Thrasher
+27% Synergy $0.38
Floodpits Drowner Floodpits Drowner
+26% Synergy $0.71
Master of Waves Master of Waves
+25% Synergy $0.37
Kiora, the Rising Tide Kiora, the Rising Tide
+25% Synergy $0.58
Mistcaller Mistcaller
+24% Synergy $0.43
Summon: Leviathan Summon: Leviathan
+23% Synergy $0.80
Gray Harbor Merfolk Gray Harbor Merfolk
+22% Synergy $0.08
Library Larcenist Library Larcenist
+20% Synergy $0.12
Empress Galina Empress Galina
+20% Synergy $10.94
Surgespanner Surgespanner
+20% Synergy $0.27
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+18% Synergy $3.01
Sea Scryer Sea Scryer
+18% Synergy $0.21
Tideshaper Mystic Tideshaper Mystic
+18% Synergy $0.21
Tidal Courier Tidal Courier
+18% Synergy $0.22
Metallic Mimic Metallic Mimic
+17% Synergy $2.75
Drowner of Secrets Drowner of Secrets
+17% Synergy $0.35
Enclave Cryptologist Enclave Cryptologist
+16% Synergy $0.30
Merfolk Windrobber Merfolk Windrobber
+16% Synergy $0.17
Merfolk Spy Merfolk Spy
+16% Synergy $0.14
Stormtide Leviathan Stormtide Leviathan
+15% Synergy $3.11
Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep
+14% Synergy $0.32
Reef Shaman Reef Shaman
+13% Synergy $0.26
Dakra Mystic Dakra Mystic
+12% Synergy $0.20
River Herald Scout River Herald Scout
+12% Synergy $0.09
Benthic Biomancer Benthic Biomancer
+11% Synergy $0.25
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+8% Synergy $54.35
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+6% Synergy $4.11
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+5% Synergy $0.42
Defiler of Dreams Defiler of Dreams
+4% Synergy $0.35

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Emperor Mihail II safe.

Thassa's Rebuff Thassa's Rebuff
+33% Synergy $0.23
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+16% Synergy $4.13
Filter Out Filter Out
+14% Synergy $0.22
Aetherize Aetherize
+8% Synergy $0.47
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
+8% Synergy $0.25
High Tide High Tide
+7% Synergy $0.94
Negate Negate
+6% Synergy $0.06
Cancel Cancel
+6% Synergy $0.23
Transcendent Message Transcendent Message
+5% Synergy $0.32
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+4% Synergy $0.29
Saw It Coming Saw It Coming
+3% Synergy $0.38
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+2% Synergy $0.72
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+2% Synergy $5.66
Wizard's Retort Wizard's Retort
+2% Synergy $0.33
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+1% Synergy $0.30
Engulf the Shore Engulf the Shore
+1% Synergy $2.80
Wash Away Wash Away
+1% Synergy $0.59
Abjure Abjure
+1% Synergy $2.11
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+1% Synergy $0.41
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
0% Synergy $1.26
Disallow Disallow
0% Synergy $1.66
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
-1% Synergy $0.67
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
-2% Synergy $2.87
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-3% Synergy $1.35
Pongify Pongify
-3% Synergy $1.93
Dispel Dispel
-3% Synergy $0.39
Brainsurge Brainsurge
-3% Synergy $0.40
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
-4% Synergy $1.97
Resculpt Resculpt
-5% Synergy $0.40
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-6% Synergy $8.05
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
-6% Synergy $1.22
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-6% Synergy $44.34
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-7% Synergy $2.03
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-7% Synergy $50.42
Opt Opt
-7% Synergy $0.22
Rewind Rewind
-7% Synergy $0.43
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-10% Synergy $2.44
Swan Song Swan Song
-10% Synergy $8.38
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
-12% Synergy $5.13
Snap Snap
-13% Synergy $3.19
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-23% Synergy $0.44

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Emperor Mihail II's game plan and control the board.

Aquitect's Will Aquitect's Will
+50% Synergy $0.36
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+46% Synergy $0.35
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+31% Synergy $11.58
Crashing Tide Crashing Tide
+15% Synergy $0.07
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+11% Synergy $4.20
Inundate Inundate
+11% Synergy $6.89
Wanderwine Farewell Wanderwine Farewell
+9% Synergy $0.15
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+8% Synergy $0.32
River's Rebuke River's Rebuke
+8% Synergy $0.31
Wash Out Wash Out
+7% Synergy $0.38
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+5% Synergy $0.18
Ravenform Ravenform
+4% Synergy $0.35
Ponder Ponder
+2% Synergy $1.40
Flow of Ideas Flow of Ideas
+1% Synergy $0.32
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
0% Synergy $0.22
Serum Visions Serum Visions
-3% Synergy $1.39
Preordain Preordain
-6% Synergy $0.57
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-6% Synergy $31.34
Windfall Windfall
-15% Synergy $5.37

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+42% Synergy $0.41
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+35% Synergy $4.92
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+32% Synergy $0.48
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+30% Synergy $4.46
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+23% Synergy $11.37
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+16% Synergy $0.39
Quicksilver Fountain Quicksilver Fountain
+15% Synergy $5.73
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+14% Synergy $7.85
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+11% Synergy $16.13
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+10% Synergy $23.27
Gathering Stone Gathering Stone
+8% Synergy $0.66
Dawn-Blessed Pennant Dawn-Blessed Pennant
+8% Synergy $0.28
Stoneforge Masterwork Stoneforge Masterwork
+7% Synergy $3.49
Obelisk of Urd Obelisk of Urd
+6% Synergy $4.03
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+5% Synergy $4.97
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+5% Synergy $22.37
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+2% Synergy $8.56
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
0% Synergy $5.80
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-2% Synergy $0.28
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
-4% Synergy $39.43
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
-5% Synergy $3.56
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-10% Synergy $1.85
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-13% Synergy $4.56

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Emperor Mihail II's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+48% Synergy $13.25
Spreading Seas Spreading Seas
+27% Synergy $0.23
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+23% Synergy $1.34
Aquatic Incursion Aquatic Incursion
+20% Synergy $0.22
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+14% Synergy $1.22
Military Intelligence Military Intelligence
+9% Synergy $0.32
Sea's Claim Sea's Claim
+9% Synergy $0.17
Intruder Alarm Intruder Alarm
+7% Synergy $3.16
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+3% Synergy $9.71
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+3% Synergy $0.26
Eaten by Piranhas Eaten by Piranhas
+3% Synergy $0.25
Back to Basics Back to Basics
+2% Synergy $6.01
Curiosity Curiosity
+2% Synergy $0.74
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+1% Synergy $0.35
Wizard Class Wizard Class
-2% Synergy $1.69
Propaganda Propaganda
-10% Synergy $3.22
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-10% Synergy $10.63

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Three Tree City Three Tree City
+26% Synergy $21.12
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+18% Synergy $0.30
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+16% Synergy $43.73
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+12% Synergy $0.30
Rivendell Rivendell
+9% Synergy $1.46
Mutavault Mutavault
+8% Synergy $4.96
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+7% Synergy $0.16
Coral Atoll Coral Atoll
+5% Synergy $0.53
Hidden Cataract Hidden Cataract
+5% Synergy $0.18
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+3% Synergy $0.39
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+3% Synergy $0.12
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+1% Synergy $0.53
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-1% Synergy $0.44
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-2% Synergy $3.70
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-2% Synergy $8.66
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
-3% Synergy $55.63
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $0.30
War Room War Room
-4% Synergy $9.15
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-6% Synergy $24.44
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-8% Synergy $4.49

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+25% Synergy $3.98
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+24% Synergy $0.39
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+7% Synergy $5.06
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+5% Synergy $3.60
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.21
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+3% Synergy $3.88
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.31
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-2% Synergy $5.05
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-2% Synergy $34.62
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
-2% Synergy $9.70
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-5% Synergy $0.51
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-8% Synergy $1.01
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-8% Synergy $0.37
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-12% Synergy $1.06
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-14% Synergy $2.55
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-16% Synergy $0.30

Lands

The mana base foundation for Emperor Mihail II decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+42% Synergy $0.19
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+17% Synergy $48.99
Umara Wizard Umara Skyfalls Umara Wizard
+5% Synergy $0.22
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.22
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.28
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+2% Synergy $5.80
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+1% Synergy $0.41
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.22
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-6% Synergy $8.05
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-6% Synergy $31.34

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Emperor Mihail II.

Svyelun of Sea and Sky Svyelun of Sea and Sky
Kopala, Warden of Waves Kopala, Warden of Waves
Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca
The Prismatic Piper Thrasios, Triton Hero The Prismatic Piper // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Sygg, River Guide Sygg, River Guide
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Thrasios, Triton Hero Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Hakbal of the Surging Soul Hakbal of the Surging Soul
Slurrk, All-Ingesting Thrasios, Triton Hero Slurrk, All-Ingesting // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Nicanzil, Current Conductor Nicanzil, Current Conductor
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Thrasios, Triton Hero Keleth, Sunmane Familiar // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Thrasios, Triton Hero Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Thrasios, Triton Hero Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Tishana, Voice of Thunder Tishana, Voice of Thunder
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
Kitsa, Otterball Elite Kitsa, Otterball Elite
Barrin, Tolarian Archmage Barrin, Tolarian Archmage
Curie, Emergent Intelligence Curie, Emergent Intelligence
Hakim, Loreweaver Hakim, Loreweaver
Hisoka, Minamo Sensei Hisoka, Minamo Sensei
Lady Sun Lady Sun
Meneldor, Swift Savior Meneldor, Swift Savior
Stitcher Geralf Stitcher Geralf
Taniwha Taniwha
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
The Watcher in the Water The Watcher in the Water
Tromokratis Tromokratis
Vnwxt, Verbose Host Vnwxt, Verbose Host
Zhou Yu, Chief Commander Zhou Yu, Chief Commander
Zhuge Jin, Wu Strategist Zhuge Jin, Wu Strategist
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Candlekeep Sage Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Candlekeep Sage
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Clan Crafter Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Clan Crafter
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Dungeon Delver Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Dungeon Delver
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Faceless One Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Faceless One
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Feywild Visitor Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Feywild Visitor
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Shameless Charlatan Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Shameless Charlatan
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Sword Coast Sailor Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Sword Coast Sailor
Bill Ferny, Bree Swindler Bill Ferny, Bree Swindler
Cosima, God of the Voyage Cosima, God of the Voyage
Danny Pink Danny Pink