Emperor Mihail II
$0.36
$0.36Legendary Creature — Merfolk Noble
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
#1988
Current Rank
#1925
Last Week
#1692
Past 2 Years
996
Decks
Links & Decks
Mono-Blue Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
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New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Emperor Mihail II decks.
Divining Duelist+3% Synergy
in 4% of decks
$0.14
The Echoverse Fulcrum+0% Synergy
in 1% of decks
$1.59
Way of the Mind Sculptor0% Synergy
in 1% of decks
$0.23
Jace, Reality Sculptor-2% Synergy
in 1% of decks
$0.74
The Theorist, Jace Beleren-4% Synergy
in 2% of decks
$40.53
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Emperor Mihail II's abilities and overall game plan.
Merrow Reejerey+91% Synergy
in 94% of decks
$0.31
Svyelun of Sea and Sky+90% Synergy
in 93% of decks
$0.45
Master of the Pearl Trident+89% Synergy
in 92% of decks
$1.64
Merfolk Sovereign+89% Synergy
in 92% of decks
$0.37
Deeproot Waters+85% Synergy
in 87% of decks
$0.25
Kopala, Warden of Waves+85% Synergy
in 87% of decks
$0.40
Stonybrook Banneret+85% Synergy
in 89% of decks
$0.65
Vodalian Hexcatcher+82% Synergy
in 85% of decks
$5.02
Seafloor Oracle+79% Synergy
in 82% of decks
$0.30
Lord of Atlantis+76% Synergy
in 79% of decks
$10.47
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Emperor Mihail II decks.
Merrow Reejerey+91% Synergy
in 94% of decks
$0.31
Svyelun of Sea and Sky+90% Synergy
in 93% of decks
$0.45
Master of the Pearl Trident+89% Synergy
in 92% of decks
$1.64
Merfolk Sovereign+89% Synergy
in 92% of decks
$0.37
Deeproot Waters+85% Synergy
in 87% of decks
$0.25
Kopala, Warden of Waves+85% Synergy
in 87% of decks
$0.40
Stonybrook Banneret+85% Synergy
in 89% of decks
$0.65
Vodalian Hexcatcher+82% Synergy
in 85% of decks
$5.02
Seafloor Oracle+79% Synergy
in 82% of decks
$0.30
Lord of Atlantis+76% Synergy
in 79% of decks
$10.47
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Thassa's Oracle+4% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$23.55
Force of Will-6% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$58.52
Cyclonic Rift-6% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$39.05
Fierce Guardianship-6% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$67.28
Rhystic Study-7% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$67.78
Mystical Tutor-11% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$17.68
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Emperor Mihail II's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Merrow Harbinger+65% Synergy
in 67% of decks
$2.70
Mist Dancer+64% Synergy
in 66% of decks
$0.27
Lullmage Mentor+61% Synergy
in 64% of decks
$8.11
Merfolk Trickster+57% Synergy
in 59% of decks
$0.37
Deepchannel Mentor+56% Synergy
in 59% of decks
$4.69
Thieving Skydiver+55% Synergy
in 59% of decks
$0.36
Tide Shaper+52% Synergy
in 54% of decks
$0.27
Harbinger of the Tides+52% Synergy
in 54% of decks
$0.25
Harbinger of the Seas+46% Synergy
in 54% of decks
$1.47
Mist-Cloaked Herald+43% Synergy
in 47% of decks
$0.29
Triton Shorestalker+43% Synergy
in 47% of decks
$0.44
Tishana's Tidebinder+42% Synergy
in 47% of decks
$2.37
Tempest Caller+42% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$0.30
Mindspring Merfolk+40% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$0.33
Wanderwine Prophets+38% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$15.76
Cursecatcher+36% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$0.42
Cosi's Trickster+34% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$0.45
Thada Adel, Acquisitor+33% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$10.17
Seahunter+32% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$3.79
Merfolk Looter+31% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$0.38
Attuma, Atlantean Warlord+31% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$0.28
True-Name Nemesis+30% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$3.26
Daughter of the Deep+28% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$2.14
Tidal Warrior+28% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$0.24
Kiora, the Rising Tide+26% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$0.36
Disruptor of Currents+26% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$0.17
Champions of the Shoal+25% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$0.13
Harmonized Trio+25% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$1.06
Namor the Sub-Mariner+24% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$2.12
Rishadan Dockhand+24% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.21
Wake Thrasher+24% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.42
Floodpits Drowner+24% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$0.39
Master of Waves+22% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$0.45
Summon: Leviathan+22% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$1.41
Gray Harbor Merfolk+21% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.17
Mistcaller+19% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.37
Empress Galina+18% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$14.57
Library Larcenist+18% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.23
Surgespanner+17% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.22
Sea Scryer+17% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.24
Drowner of Secrets+16% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.33
Thassa, God of the Sea+16% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$6.49
Metallic Mimic+15% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$1.17
Merfolk Spy+14% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.30
Stormtide Leviathan+14% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$1.34
Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep+13% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.34
Enclave Cryptologist+13% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.24
Namor, Scourge of the Seas+13% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.70
Talrand, Sky Summoner+4% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$1.40
Thassa's Oracle+4% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$23.55
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Emperor Mihail II safe.
Thassa's Rebuff+33% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$0.36
Harmonized Crescendo+29% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$1.00
Flare of Denial+13% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$3.44
Filter Out+11% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.26
Negate+7% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$0.15
Aetherize+7% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$0.53
Flow of Knowledge+6% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.24
High Tide+6% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$2.13
Cancel+5% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.25
Counterspell+4% Synergy
in 70% of decks
$4.36
Rapid Hybridization+3% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$0.95
Transcendent Message+2% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.37
Spell Pierce+2% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.26
Saw It Coming+2% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.37
Engulf the Shore+1% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$3.64
Reality Shift+1% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$0.28
Wizard's Retort+1% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.32
Abjure+1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$1.63
Cryptic Command+0% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$4.66
Jwari Disruption+0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.38
March of Swirling Mist0% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$4.46
Disallow0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$1.87
Aetherspouts-1% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.76
Dispel-2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.40
Brainstorm-3% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$1.29
Pongify-3% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$3.63
Muddle the Mixture-3% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$3.11
Brainsurge-3% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.31
Resculpt-4% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.22
Force of Will-6% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$58.52
Opt-6% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.28
Mana Drain-6% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$54.54
Cyclonic Rift-6% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$39.05
Rewind-6% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.40
Force of Negation-6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$45.64
Fierce Guardianship-6% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$67.28
Archmage's Charm-7% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$2.01
Arcane Denial-8% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$2.61
Sink into Stupor-9% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$8.91
Dramatic Reversal-9% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.45
Mystical Tutor-11% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$17.68
Swan Song-11% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$12.16
An Offer You Can't Refuse-12% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$3.23
Snap-14% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$3.23
Frantic Search-23% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.77
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Emperor Mihail II's game plan and control the board.
Aquitect's Will+49% Synergy
in 54% of decks
$0.35
Distant Melody+44% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$0.39
Raise the Palisade+29% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$10.71
Crashing Tide+15% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.20
Wanderwine Farewell+9% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.15
Spectral Deluge+8% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$4.24
Inundate+8% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$12.45
River's Rebuke+6% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.52
Rite of Replication+6% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.30
Wash Out+6% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.40
Ravenform+4% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.30
Chart a Course+4% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.15
Ponder+2% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$1.85
Curse of the Swine+0% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.31
Serum Visions-2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$1.84
Preordain-5% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.87
Sea Gate Restoration-7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$36.63
Windfall-14% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$5.34
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Bident of Thassa+40% Synergy
in 54% of decks
$0.49
Herald's Horn+34% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$3.05
Kefnet's Monument+32% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$0.44
Vanquisher's Banner+27% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$4.53
Door of Destinies+21% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$2.84
Icon of Ancestry+13% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.38
Quicksilver Fountain+13% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$3.81
Banner of Kinship+12% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$8.05
Chronicle of Victory+10% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$22.83
Dawn-Blessed Pennant+10% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.30
Coat of Arms+9% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$17.79
Gathering Stone+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.39
Urza's Incubator+6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$20.99
Stoneforge Masterwork+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$4.25
Obelisk of Urd+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$3.32
Skullclamp+3% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$4.86
Sapphire Medallion+1% Synergy
in 61% of decks
$8.42
Sword of the Animist+1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$5.92
Wayfarer's Bauble-2% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.31
The Water Crystal-3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$3.47
Sensei's Divining Top-4% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$38.73
Swiftfoot Boots-9% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$1.86
Lightning Greaves-12% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$2.97
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Emperor Mihail II's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Deeproot Pilgrimage+75% Synergy
in 78% of decks
$1.78
Merrow Commerce+65% Synergy
in 67% of decks
$11.78
Reflections of Littjara+57% Synergy
in 60% of decks
$2.58
Kindred Discovery+45% Synergy
in 53% of decks
$5.12
Spreading Seas+26% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$0.28
Reconnaissance Mission+21% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$0.37
Coastal Piracy+13% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.27
Sea's Claim+8% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.26
Military Intelligence+7% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.35
Intruder Alarm+6% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$5.98
Eaten by Piranhas+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.35
Witness Protection+3% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.26
Leyline of Anticipation+3% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$4.84
Curiosity+1% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$1.30
Imprisoned in the Moon+1% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.34
Back to Basics+1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$6.09
Wizard Class-2% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$2.90
Rhystic Study-7% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$67.78
Propaganda-9% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$2.63
Mystic Remora-10% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$13.36
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Three Tree City+26% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$27.44
Halimar Depths+17% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$0.40
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx+14% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$44.48
Castle Vantress+11% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$0.34
Rivendell+8% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$1.33
Mutavault+7% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$5.34
Lonely Sandbar+6% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.23
Coral Atoll+5% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.57
Hidden Cataract+4% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.20
Remote Isle+3% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.22
Rogue's Passage+1% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.37
Riptide Laboratory+0% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.65
Mistrise Village-1% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$6.79
Temple of the False God-1% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.18
Scavenger Grounds-1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.31
Reliquary Tower-2% Synergy
in 54% of decks
$4.38
Minamo, School at Water's Edge-2% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$57.56
War Room-5% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$3.55
Otawara, Soaring City-7% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$27.95
Mystic Sanctuary-7% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$1.31
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Patchwork Banner+28% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$2.68
Heraldic Banner+23% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$0.31
Nyx Lotus+6% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$4.77
Caged Sun+6% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$3.89
Sky Diamond+3% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.28
Gauntlet of Power+1% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$4.49
Commander's Sphere0% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.21
Decanter of Endless Water-1% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$4.53
Extraplanar Lens-2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$14.06
Throne of Eldraine-2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$29.44
Midnight Clock-5% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.61
Sol Ring-7% Synergy
in 77% of decks
$1.21
Arcane Signet-8% Synergy
in 56% of decks
$0.39
Fellwar Stone-12% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$11.39
Thought Vessel-13% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$1.87
Mind Stone-16% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.33
Lands
The mana base foundation for Emperor Mihail II decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Path of Ancestry+41% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$0.28
Cavern of Souls+16% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$50.30
Umara Wizard+4% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.18
Myriad Landscape+4% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$0.30
Island+2% Synergy
in 97% of decks
$0.08
Evolving Wilds+1% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.10
Jwari Disruption+0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.38
Glasspool Mimic+0% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$7.09
Sea Gate Restoration-7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$36.63
Sink into Stupor-9% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$8.91
Emperor Mihail II Deck Stats
Based on 996 Emperor Mihail II decks.
| Mana value | Cards |
|---|---|
| 1 | 12 |
| 2 | 20 |
| 3 | 16 |
| 4 | 9 |
| 5 | 5 |
| 6 | 3 |
99
cards
- Creature 32
- Instant 11
- Sorcery 5
- Artifact 9
- Enchantment 7
- Land 35
| Card type | Cards |
|---|---|
| Creature | 32 |
| Instant | 11 |
| Sorcery | 5 |
| Artifact | 9 |
| Enchantment | 7 |
| Land | 35 |
Lands: 29 basic, 6 nonbasic
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| 2024-11 | 1345 |
| 2024-12 | 1324 |
| 2025-01 | 1384 |
| 2025-02 | 1386 |
| 2025-03 | 1278 |
| 2025-04 | 1396 |
| 2025-05 | 1468 |
| 2025-06 | 1430 |
| 2025-07 | 1385 |
| 2025-08 | 1419 |
| 2025-09 | 1597 |
| 2025-10 | 1418 |
| 2025-11 | 1588 |
| 2025-12 | 1428 |
| 2026-01 | 1415 |
| 2026-02 | 1365 |
| 2026-03 | 1638 |
| 2026-04 | 1538 |
| 2026-05 | 1675 |
| 2026-06 | 1706 |
| 2026-07 | 1756 |
| 2026-08 | 1948 |
| 2026-09 | 2084 |
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