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Emperor Mihail II
Price tag $0.14

Legendary CreatureMerfolk Noble

Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1387 Current Rank
#1390 Last Week
#1460 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Emperor Mihail II.

New Cards

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

Harmonized Crescendo Harmonized Crescendo
+32% Synergy $0.48
Disruptor of Currents Disruptor of Currents
+26% Synergy $0.22
Silvergill Mentor Silvergill Mentor
+25% Synergy $0.23
Champions of the Shoal Champions of the Shoal
+24% Synergy $0.20
Wanderwine Farewell Wanderwine Farewell
+16% Synergy $0.20

High Synergy Cards

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

Merrow Reejerey Merrow Reejerey
+93% Synergy $0.14
Svyelun of Sea and Sky Svyelun of Sea and Sky
+91% Synergy $0.24
Master of the Pearl Trident Master of the Pearl Trident
+91% Synergy $0.22
Merfolk Sovereign Merfolk Sovereign
+91% Synergy $0.15
Kopala, Warden of Waves Kopala, Warden of Waves
+87% Synergy $0.13
Stonybrook Banneret Stonybrook Banneret
+86% Synergy $0.12
Vodalian Hexcatcher Vodalian Hexcatcher
+86% Synergy $2.84
Deeproot Waters Deeproot Waters
+85% Synergy $0.10
Seafloor Oracle Seafloor Oracle
+83% Synergy $0.11
Lord of Atlantis Lord of Atlantis
+77% Synergy $7.35

Top Cards

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

Deeproot Pilgrimage Deeproot Pilgrimage
+76% Synergy $0.85
Merrow Harbinger Merrow Harbinger
+67% Synergy $5.29
Merrow Commerce Merrow Commerce
+66% Synergy $15.71
Lullmage Mentor Lullmage Mentor
+65% Synergy $2.40
Mist Dancer Mist Dancer
+63% Synergy $0.15
Merfolk Trickster Merfolk Trickster
+60% Synergy $0.45
Coralhelm Commander Coralhelm Commander
+59% Synergy $0.12
Thieving Skydiver Thieving Skydiver
+57% Synergy $0.20
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+57% Synergy $0.66
Counterspell Counterspell
+6% Synergy $1.60

Game Changers

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

Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+5% Synergy $18.92
Force of Will Force of Will
-7% Synergy $62.72
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-8% Synergy $40.86
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-8% Synergy $45.55
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-9% Synergy $53.63
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-15% Synergy $14.79

Creatures

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

Tide Shaper Tide Shaper
+56% Synergy $0.14
Harbinger of the Tides Harbinger of the Tides
+55% Synergy $0.16
Deepchannel Mentor Deepchannel Mentor
+53% Synergy $4.54
River Sneak River Sneak
+53% Synergy $0.11
Harbinger of the Seas Harbinger of the Seas
+48% Synergy $1.42
Mist-Cloaked Herald Mist-Cloaked Herald
+47% Synergy $0.66
Triton Shorestalker Triton Shorestalker
+45% Synergy $0.30
Tishana's Tidebinder Tishana's Tidebinder
+44% Synergy $5.28
Silvergill Adept Silvergill Adept
+44% Synergy $0.22
Tempest Caller Tempest Caller
+43% Synergy $0.25
Mindspring Merfolk Mindspring Merfolk
+41% Synergy $0.43
Wanderwine Prophets Wanderwine Prophets
+41% Synergy $16.92
Cursecatcher Cursecatcher
+39% Synergy $0.46
Cosi's Trickster Cosi's Trickster
+38% Synergy $0.49
Seahunter Seahunter
+37% Synergy $3.15
Thada Adel, Acquisitor Thada Adel, Acquisitor
+36% Synergy $12.43
Merfolk Looter Merfolk Looter
+35% Synergy $0.26
True-Name Nemesis True-Name Nemesis
+33% Synergy $4.26
Streambed Aquitects Streambed Aquitects
+32% Synergy $0.24
Tidal Warrior Tidal Warrior
+30% Synergy $0.22
Rishadan Dockhand Rishadan Dockhand
+28% Synergy $0.19
Wake Thrasher Wake Thrasher
+28% Synergy $0.36
Floodpits Drowner Floodpits Drowner
+26% Synergy $1.18
Master of Waves Master of Waves
+25% Synergy $0.40
Kiora, the Rising Tide Kiora, the Rising Tide
+25% Synergy $0.56
Mistcaller Mistcaller
+25% Synergy $0.45
Summon: Leviathan Summon: Leviathan
+24% Synergy $0.98
Gray Harbor Merfolk Gray Harbor Merfolk
+23% Synergy $0.08
Empress Galina Empress Galina
+21% Synergy $10.22
Library Larcenist Library Larcenist
+21% Synergy $0.03
Surgespanner Surgespanner
+19% Synergy $0.12
Tidal Courier Tidal Courier
+19% Synergy $0.19
Sea Scryer Sea Scryer
+18% Synergy $0.18
Tideshaper Mystic Tideshaper Mystic
+18% Synergy $0.25
Drowner of Secrets Drowner of Secrets
+18% Synergy $0.39
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+17% Synergy $1.54
Metallic Mimic Metallic Mimic
+16% Synergy $2.02
Enclave Cryptologist Enclave Cryptologist
+16% Synergy $0.32
Merfolk Windrobber Merfolk Windrobber
+16% Synergy $0.10
Stormtide Leviathan Stormtide Leviathan
+15% Synergy $2.79
Attuma, Atlantean Warlord Attuma, Atlantean Warlord
+15% Synergy $2.00
Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep
+15% Synergy $0.31
Merfolk Spy Merfolk Spy
+15% Synergy $0.08
Reef Shaman Reef Shaman
+13% Synergy $0.25
River Herald Scout River Herald Scout
+13% Synergy $0.04
Dakra Mystic Dakra Mystic
+12% Synergy $0.25
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+8% Synergy $46.99
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+6% Synergy $1.56
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+5% Synergy $0.50
Defiler of Dreams Defiler of Dreams
+5% Synergy $0.33

Instants

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

Thassa's Rebuff Thassa's Rebuff
+33% Synergy $0.18
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+16% Synergy $3.97
Filter Out Filter Out
+15% Synergy $0.15
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
+10% Synergy $0.17
High Tide High Tide
+8% Synergy $1.03
Aetherize Aetherize
+7% Synergy $0.52
Negate Negate
+6% Synergy $0.24
Cancel Cancel
+6% Synergy $0.25
Transcendent Message Transcendent Message
+5% Synergy $0.23
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+4% Synergy $0.20
Saw It Coming Saw It Coming
+4% Synergy $0.33
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+2% Synergy $0.86
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+2% Synergy $0.14
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+2% Synergy $6.11
Engulf the Shore Engulf the Shore
+2% Synergy $2.54
Wash Away Wash Away
+2% Synergy $0.54
Wizard's Retort Wizard's Retort
+2% Synergy $0.17
Abjure Abjure
+1% Synergy $4.15
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+1% Synergy $0.42
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
0% Synergy $1.35
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
-1% Synergy $0.60
Disallow Disallow
-1% Synergy $2.38
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-2% Synergy $1.29
Pongify Pongify
-2% Synergy $1.74
Brainsurge Brainsurge
-2% Synergy $0.39
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
-3% Synergy $2.94
Dispel Dispel
-3% Synergy $0.39
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
-4% Synergy $1.60
Resculpt Resculpt
-5% Synergy $0.34
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-6% Synergy $7.56
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
-6% Synergy $1.25
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-6% Synergy $47.15
Opt Opt
-7% Synergy $0.12
Rewind Rewind
-7% Synergy $0.47
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-8% Synergy $1.93
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-8% Synergy $52.65
Swan Song Swan Song
-10% Synergy $7.83
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-11% Synergy $2.29
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
-12% Synergy $6.70
Snap Snap
-13% Synergy $2.41
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-23% Synergy $0.42

Sorceries

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

Aquitect's Will Aquitect's Will
+49% Synergy $0.33
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+46% Synergy $0.28
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+30% Synergy $16.69
Crashing Tide Crashing Tide
+16% Synergy $0.03
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+12% Synergy $3.08
Inundate Inundate
+10% Synergy $6.79
River's Rebuke River's Rebuke
+8% Synergy $0.38
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+7% Synergy $0.28
Wash Out Wash Out
+7% Synergy $0.38
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+5% Synergy $0.14
Ravenform Ravenform
+4% Synergy $0.19
Ponder Ponder
+2% Synergy $1.29
Flow of Ideas Flow of Ideas
+2% Synergy $0.36
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
-1% Synergy $0.17
Serum Visions Serum Visions
-4% Synergy $1.77
Preordain Preordain
-6% Synergy $0.58
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-6% Synergy $30.36
Windfall Windfall
-15% Synergy $4.14

Utility Artifacts

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

Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+43% Synergy $0.32
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+35% Synergy $4.39
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+33% Synergy $0.39
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+30% Synergy $3.60
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+22% Synergy $10.56
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+16% Synergy $0.36
Quicksilver Fountain Quicksilver Fountain
+15% Synergy $5.49
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+13% Synergy $8.03
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+11% Synergy $15.62
Gathering Stone Gathering Stone
+7% Synergy $0.41
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+7% Synergy $17.91
Stoneforge Masterwork Stoneforge Masterwork
+7% Synergy $4.47
Obelisk of Urd Obelisk of Urd
+6% Synergy $3.61
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+5% Synergy $4.36
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+5% Synergy $17.45
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+2% Synergy $6.34
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
0% Synergy $4.94
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-2% Synergy $0.23
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
-4% Synergy $2.50
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
-5% Synergy $34.49
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-10% Synergy $1.58
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-12% Synergy $4.38

Enchantments

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

Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+49% Synergy $7.55
Spreading Seas Spreading Seas
+27% Synergy $0.29
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+25% Synergy $1.37
Aquatic Incursion Aquatic Incursion
+20% Synergy $0.23
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+14% Synergy $3.04
Military Intelligence Military Intelligence
+9% Synergy $0.29
Sea's Claim Sea's Claim
+9% Synergy $0.18
Intruder Alarm Intruder Alarm
+6% Synergy $2.92
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+4% Synergy $0.04
Eaten by Piranhas Eaten by Piranhas
+4% Synergy $0.24
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+3% Synergy $11.16
Back to Basics Back to Basics
+3% Synergy $6.06
Curiosity Curiosity
+3% Synergy $0.64
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+1% Synergy $0.18
Wizard Class Wizard Class
-2% Synergy $0.95
Propaganda Propaganda
-10% Synergy $3.23
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-10% Synergy $8.92

Utility Lands

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

Three Tree City Three Tree City
+25% Synergy $24.54
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+17% Synergy $0.22
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+15% Synergy $45.08
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+12% Synergy $0.20
Rivendell Rivendell
+9% Synergy $1.50
Mutavault Mutavault
+9% Synergy $3.86
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+6% Synergy $0.11
Coral Atoll Coral Atoll
+5% Synergy $0.50
Hidden Cataract Hidden Cataract
+5% Synergy $0.06
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+3% Synergy $0.27
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+3% Synergy $0.11
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
0% Synergy $0.49
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-1% Synergy $0.59
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $3.28
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
-3% Synergy $50.05
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $0.11
War Room War Room
-4% Synergy $5.27
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-4% Synergy $6.36
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-7% Synergy $20.40
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-8% Synergy $5.01

Mana Artifacts

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

Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+24% Synergy $0.29
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+24% Synergy $6.32
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+7% Synergy $4.70
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+5% Synergy $3.30
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.21
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+3% Synergy $3.53
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.17
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-2% Synergy $31.84
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
-2% Synergy $8.99
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-3% Synergy $5.11
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-5% Synergy $0.53
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-7% Synergy $1.04
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-7% Synergy $0.32
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-11% Synergy $0.72
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-14% Synergy $1.71
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-16% Synergy $0.23

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+42% Synergy $0.13
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+16% Synergy $42.67
Umara Wizard Umara Skyfalls Umara Wizard
+5% Synergy $0.10
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.15
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.21
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+2% Synergy $4.38
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+1% Synergy $0.42
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.17
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-3% Synergy $14.36
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-6% Synergy $7.56
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-6% Synergy $30.36

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