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Emperor Mihail II
Price tag $0.31

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

#1609 Current Rank
#1521 Last Week
#1506 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 Trio Harmonized Trio
+28% Synergy $0.45
Attuma, Atlantean Warlord Attuma, Atlantean Warlord
+17% Synergy $2.71
Namor the Sub-Mariner Namor the Sub-Mariner
+11% Synergy $57.99
Orysa, Tide Choreographer Orysa, Tide Choreographer
+10% Synergy $0.11
Hydro-Channeler Hydro-Channeler
+8% Synergy $0.05

High Synergy Cards

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

Merrow Reejerey Merrow Reejerey
+93% Synergy $0.32
Svyelun of Sea and Sky Svyelun of Sea and Sky
+91% Synergy $0.35
Master of the Pearl Trident Master of the Pearl Trident
+91% Synergy $0.39
Merfolk Sovereign Merfolk Sovereign
+91% Synergy $0.31
Kopala, Warden of Waves Kopala, Warden of Waves
+86% Synergy $0.33
Stonybrook Banneret Stonybrook Banneret
+86% Synergy $0.31
Deeproot Waters Deeproot Waters
+85% Synergy $0.24
Vodalian Hexcatcher Vodalian Hexcatcher
+85% Synergy $3.96
Seafloor Oracle Seafloor Oracle
+81% Synergy $0.27
Lord of Atlantis Lord of Atlantis
+77% Synergy $9.00

Top Cards

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

Deeproot Pilgrimage Deeproot Pilgrimage
+77% Synergy $2.16
Merrow Harbinger Merrow Harbinger
+67% Synergy $2.82
Merrow Commerce Merrow Commerce
+67% Synergy $18.74
Lullmage Mentor Lullmage Mentor
+64% Synergy $5.49
Mist Dancer Mist Dancer
+63% Synergy $0.29
Merfolk Trickster Merfolk Trickster
+60% Synergy $0.40
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+57% Synergy $1.25
Thieving Skydiver Thieving Skydiver
+56% Synergy $0.30
Counterspell Counterspell
+6% Synergy $2.48
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+1% Synergy $5.58

Game Changers

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

Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+5% Synergy $24.05
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-6% Synergy $41.42
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-6% Synergy $56.33
Force of Will Force of Will
-6% Synergy $69.18
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-7% Synergy $67.17
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-14% Synergy $17.03

Creatures

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

Coralhelm Commander Coralhelm Commander
+57% Synergy $0.25
Deepchannel Mentor Deepchannel Mentor
+55% Synergy $4.13
Tide Shaper Tide Shaper
+55% Synergy $0.31
Harbinger of the Tides Harbinger of the Tides
+53% Synergy $0.16
River Sneak River Sneak
+51% Synergy $0.28
Harbinger of the Seas Harbinger of the Seas
+47% Synergy $1.52
Mist-Cloaked Herald Mist-Cloaked Herald
+45% Synergy $0.60
Triton Shorestalker Triton Shorestalker
+44% Synergy $0.43
Silvergill Adept Silvergill Adept
+44% Synergy $0.30
Tishana's Tidebinder Tishana's Tidebinder
+43% Synergy $3.29
Tempest Caller Tempest Caller
+43% Synergy $0.28
Mindspring Merfolk Mindspring Merfolk
+41% Synergy $0.51
Wanderwine Prophets Wanderwine Prophets
+40% Synergy $16.77
Cursecatcher Cursecatcher
+39% Synergy $0.45
Seahunter Seahunter
+36% Synergy $3.60
Cosi's Trickster Cosi's Trickster
+36% Synergy $0.42
Thada Adel, Acquisitor Thada Adel, Acquisitor
+35% Synergy $20.22
Merfolk Looter Merfolk Looter
+32% Synergy $0.34
True-Name Nemesis True-Name Nemesis
+32% Synergy $3.78
Silvergill Mentor Silvergill Mentor
+32% Synergy $0.22
Streambed Aquitects Streambed Aquitects
+30% Synergy $0.23
Disruptor of Currents Disruptor of Currents
+28% Synergy $0.23
Tidal Warrior Tidal Warrior
+28% Synergy $0.31
Champions of the Shoal Champions of the Shoal
+28% Synergy $0.25
Rishadan Dockhand Rishadan Dockhand
+27% Synergy $0.22
Kiora, the Rising Tide Kiora, the Rising Tide
+26% Synergy $0.40
Wake Thrasher Wake Thrasher
+26% Synergy $0.35
Floodpits Drowner Floodpits Drowner
+25% Synergy $0.40
Master of Waves Master of Waves
+24% Synergy $0.41
Summon: Leviathan Summon: Leviathan
+24% Synergy $1.04
Mistcaller Mistcaller
+23% Synergy $0.37
Gray Harbor Merfolk Gray Harbor Merfolk
+23% Synergy $0.06
Empress Galina Empress Galina
+20% Synergy $12.64
Library Larcenist Library Larcenist
+20% Synergy $0.18
Surgespanner Surgespanner
+19% Synergy $0.23
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+18% Synergy $3.67
Tideshaper Mystic Tideshaper Mystic
+18% Synergy $0.30
Tidal Courier Tidal Courier
+18% Synergy $0.24
Sea Scryer Sea Scryer
+17% Synergy $0.18
Drowner of Secrets Drowner of Secrets
+17% Synergy $0.37
Metallic Mimic Metallic Mimic
+16% Synergy $2.80
Merfolk Spy Merfolk Spy
+16% Synergy $0.20
Enclave Cryptologist Enclave Cryptologist
+15% Synergy $0.22
Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep
+15% Synergy $0.28
Merfolk Windrobber Merfolk Windrobber
+15% Synergy $0.13
Stormtide Leviathan Stormtide Leviathan
+14% Synergy $2.73
Reef Shaman Reef Shaman
+12% Synergy $0.25
Dakra Mystic Dakra Mystic
+12% Synergy $0.20
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+6% Synergy $3.75
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+5% Synergy $0.42

Instants

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

Thassa's Rebuff Thassa's Rebuff
+34% Synergy $0.22
Harmonized Crescendo Harmonized Crescendo
+32% Synergy $0.88
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+15% Synergy $2.82
Filter Out Filter Out
+13% Synergy $0.27
Aetherize Aetherize
+8% Synergy $0.41
High Tide High Tide
+7% Synergy $0.93
Negate Negate
+7% Synergy $0.20
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
+7% Synergy $0.31
Cancel Cancel
+6% Synergy $0.32
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+4% Synergy $0.35
Transcendent Message Transcendent Message
+4% Synergy $0.34
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+3% Synergy $0.50
Saw It Coming Saw It Coming
+3% Synergy $0.35
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+2% Synergy $0.32
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+2% Synergy $6.13
Wizard's Retort Wizard's Retort
+2% Synergy $0.34
Engulf the Shore Engulf the Shore
+1% Synergy $2.90
Wash Away Wash Away
+1% Synergy $0.45
Mana Sculpt Mana Sculpt
+1% Synergy $0.96
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+1% Synergy $0.37
Abjure Abjure
+1% Synergy $2.09
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
0% Synergy $4.17
Disallow Disallow
0% Synergy $1.58
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-2% Synergy $1.37
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
-2% Synergy $2.19
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
-2% Synergy $0.66
Pongify Pongify
-3% Synergy $1.71
Dispel Dispel
-3% Synergy $0.34
Brainsurge Brainsurge
-3% Synergy $0.31
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
-4% Synergy $1.83
Resculpt Resculpt
-5% Synergy $0.36
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-6% Synergy $52.08
Opt Opt
-6% Synergy $0.21
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
-6% Synergy $1.41
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-6% Synergy $47.88
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-7% Synergy $1.43
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-7% Synergy $5.64
Rewind Rewind
-7% Synergy $0.47
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-10% Synergy $2.05
Swan Song Swan Song
-10% Synergy $7.19
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
-12% Synergy $3.92
Snap Snap
-14% Synergy $3.64
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-23% Synergy $0.45

Sorceries

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

Aquitect's Will Aquitect's Will
+50% Synergy $0.31
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+45% Synergy $0.37
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+31% Synergy $8.97
Crashing Tide Crashing Tide
+15% Synergy $0.07
Wanderwine Farewell Wanderwine Farewell
+12% Synergy $0.15
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+10% Synergy $4.50
Inundate Inundate
+10% Synergy $9.61
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+8% Synergy $0.34
River's Rebuke River's Rebuke
+7% Synergy $0.33
Wash Out Wash Out
+6% Synergy $0.41
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+5% Synergy $0.16
Ravenform Ravenform
+4% Synergy $0.31
Ponder Ponder
+3% Synergy $1.64
Flow of Ideas Flow of Ideas
+1% Synergy $0.32
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
0% Synergy $0.27
Serum Visions Serum Visions
-3% Synergy $1.14
Preordain Preordain
-5% Synergy $0.64
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-6% Synergy $33.89
Windfall Windfall
-15% Synergy $4.79

Utility Artifacts

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

Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+41% Synergy $0.41
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+35% Synergy $4.87
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+33% Synergy $0.36
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+28% Synergy $4.39
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+23% Synergy $11.10
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+15% Synergy $0.49
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+14% Synergy $5.27
Quicksilver Fountain Quicksilver Fountain
+14% Synergy $5.70
Dawn-Blessed Pennant Dawn-Blessed Pennant
+11% Synergy $0.28
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+10% Synergy $17.39
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+9% Synergy $18.69
Gathering Stone Gathering Stone
+8% Synergy $0.62
Stoneforge Masterwork Stoneforge Masterwork
+7% Synergy $3.50
Obelisk of Urd Obelisk of Urd
+6% Synergy $3.35
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+6% Synergy $16.21
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+5% Synergy $5.69
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+2% Synergy $7.29
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-3% Synergy $0.30
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
-4% Synergy $44.58
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
-5% Synergy $3.46
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-10% Synergy $1.85
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-14% Synergy $3.70

Enchantments

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

Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+47% Synergy $13.88
Spreading Seas Spreading Seas
+27% Synergy $0.24
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+22% Synergy $1.57
Aquatic Incursion Aquatic Incursion
+21% Synergy $0.21
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+14% Synergy $0.94
Sea's Claim Sea's Claim
+9% Synergy $0.16
Military Intelligence Military Intelligence
+8% Synergy $0.35
Intruder Alarm Intruder Alarm
+7% Synergy $3.35
Eaten by Piranhas Eaten by Piranhas
+4% Synergy $0.25
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+3% Synergy $8.96
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+3% Synergy $0.24
Back to Basics Back to Basics
+2% Synergy $5.71
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+1% Synergy $0.29
Wizard Class Wizard Class
-2% Synergy $3.88
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-9% Synergy $10.56
Propaganda Propaganda
-10% Synergy $3.44

Utility Lands

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

Three Tree City Three Tree City
+27% Synergy $24.40
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+18% Synergy $0.37
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+16% Synergy $51.64
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+11% Synergy $0.29
Rivendell Rivendell
+9% Synergy $1.50
Mutavault Mutavault
+8% Synergy $4.68
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+6% Synergy $0.28
Coral Atoll Coral Atoll
+5% Synergy $0.57
Hidden Cataract Hidden Cataract
+4% Synergy $0.18
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+3% Synergy $0.20
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+2% Synergy $0.30
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+1% Synergy $0.45
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-1% Synergy $7.97
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-1% Synergy $0.40
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-2% Synergy $2.65
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
-2% Synergy $60.97
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $1.13
War Room War Room
-4% Synergy $2.36
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-6% Synergy $28.81
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-8% Synergy $0.80

Mana Artifacts

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

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+26% Synergy $2.03
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+23% Synergy $0.35
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+7% Synergy $5.42
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+5% Synergy $3.87
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.24
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+2% Synergy $3.62
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.34
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-2% Synergy $5.05
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
-2% Synergy $10.98
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-3% Synergy $36.62
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-5% Synergy $0.56
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-7% Synergy $1.19
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-8% Synergy $0.43
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-12% Synergy $0.63
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-14% Synergy $2.89
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-16% Synergy $0.33

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+43% Synergy $0.26
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+17% Synergy $48.51
Umara Wizard Umara Skyfalls Umara Wizard
+5% Synergy $0.23
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.07
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.27
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+2% Synergy $5.75
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+1% Synergy $0.37
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.23
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-3% Synergy $14.49
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-6% Synergy $33.89
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-7% Synergy $5.64

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