Emperor Mihail II
$0.39
$0.39Legendary 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
#1715
Current Rank
#1629
Last Week
#1571
Past 2 Years
Mono-Blue Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
Scryfall
CardmarketVideos
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New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Emperor Mihail II decks.
Attuma, Atlantean Warlord+25% Synergy
$0.35
Daughter of the Deep+20% Synergy
$3.68
Namor the Sub-Mariner+20% Synergy
$7.08
Namor, Scourge of the Seas+12% Synergy
$2.32
Namora, the Sea Queen+6% Synergy
$0.35
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Emperor Mihail II's abilities and overall game plan.
Merrow Reejerey+92% Synergy
$0.29
Svyelun of Sea and Sky+90% Synergy
$0.39
Merfolk Sovereign+90% Synergy
$0.39
Master of the Pearl Trident+89% Synergy
$0.54
Stonybrook Banneret+85% Synergy
$0.33
Kopala, Warden of Waves+85% Synergy
$0.37
Deeproot Waters+84% Synergy
$0.39
Vodalian Hexcatcher+83% Synergy
$6.00
Seafloor Oracle+79% Synergy
$0.63
Lord of Atlantis+76% Synergy
$9.73
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Emperor Mihail II decks.
Deeproot Pilgrimage+75% Synergy
$1.73
Merrow Harbinger+66% Synergy
$2.90
Merrow Commerce+66% Synergy
$17.09
Mist Dancer+63% Synergy
$0.25
Lullmage Mentor+62% Synergy
$6.92
Merfolk Trickster+58% Synergy
$0.42
Reflections of Littjara+57% Synergy
$2.57
Thieving Skydiver+55% Synergy
$0.30
Counterspell+3% Synergy
$3.77
Sapphire Medallion+0% Synergy
$7.67
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Thassa's Oracle+4% Synergy
$23.22
Force of Will-6% Synergy
$62.64
Fierce Guardianship-6% Synergy
$55.95
Cyclonic Rift-6% Synergy
$40.33
Rhystic Study-8% Synergy
$70.04
Mystical Tutor-12% Synergy
$15.83
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Emperor Mihail II's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Coralhelm Commander+58% Synergy
$0.30
Deepchannel Mentor+55% Synergy
$5.39
Tide Shaper+53% Synergy
$0.31
Harbinger of the Tides+52% Synergy
$0.14
River Sneak+51% Synergy
$0.28
Harbinger of the Seas+46% Synergy
$1.49
Mist-Cloaked Herald+44% Synergy
$0.32
Triton Shorestalker+43% Synergy
$0.39
Silvergill Adept+43% Synergy
$0.23
Tishana's Tidebinder+42% Synergy
$2.17
Tempest Caller+42% Synergy
$0.20
Mindspring Merfolk+40% Synergy
$0.69
Wanderwine Prophets+39% Synergy
$15.71
Cursecatcher+37% Synergy
$0.47
Cosi's Trickster+34% Synergy
$0.50
Seahunter+34% Synergy
$3.70
Thada Adel, Acquisitor+33% Synergy
$15.53
Merfolk Looter+32% Synergy
$0.33
Silvergill Mentor+31% Synergy
$0.24
True-Name Nemesis+31% Synergy
$3.13
Streambed Aquitects+30% Synergy
$0.32
Tidal Warrior+28% Synergy
$0.29
Disruptor of Currents+26% Synergy
$0.32
Kiora, the Rising Tide+25% Synergy
$0.42
Rishadan Dockhand+25% Synergy
$0.20
Champions of the Shoal+25% Synergy
$0.30
Wake Thrasher+24% Synergy
$0.41
Floodpits Drowner+24% Synergy
$0.37
Harmonized Trio+24% Synergy
$0.57
Master of Waves+23% Synergy
$0.44
Summon: Leviathan+22% Synergy
$1.08
Gray Harbor Merfolk+21% Synergy
$0.26
Mistcaller+20% Synergy
$0.46
Empress Galina+18% Synergy
$13.42
Library Larcenist+18% Synergy
$0.23
Surgespanner+18% Synergy
$0.27
Tideshaper Mystic+17% Synergy
$0.29
Tidal Courier+17% Synergy
$0.22
Sea Scryer+17% Synergy
$0.20
Thassa, God of the Sea+17% Synergy
$3.48
Drowner of Secrets+16% Synergy
$0.35
Metallic Mimic+15% Synergy
$0.67
Merfolk Spy+14% Synergy
$0.24
Enclave Cryptologist+14% Synergy
$0.22
Stormtide Leviathan+14% Synergy
$1.88
Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep+13% Synergy
$0.30
Merfolk Windrobber+13% Synergy
$0.13
Dakra Mystic+11% Synergy
$0.29
Alandra, Sky Dreamer+4% Synergy
$9.17
Talrand, Sky Summoner+4% Synergy
$1.17
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Emperor Mihail II safe.
Thassa's Rebuff+33% Synergy
$0.19
Harmonized Crescendo+29% Synergy
$1.10
Flare of Denial+15% Synergy
$4.10
Filter Out+12% Synergy
$0.25
Negate+6% Synergy
$0.16
Flow of Knowledge+6% Synergy
$0.30
Aetherize+6% Synergy
$0.41
High Tide+6% Synergy
$1.89
Cancel+5% Synergy
$0.33
Transcendent Message+3% Synergy
$0.31
Saw It Coming+3% Synergy
$0.37
Spell Pierce+3% Synergy
$0.21
Rapid Hybridization+3% Synergy
$1.06
Reality Shift+2% Synergy
$0.35
Wizard's Retort+1% Synergy
$0.29
Cryptic Command+1% Synergy
$6.03
Engulf the Shore+1% Synergy
$2.91
Abjure+1% Synergy
$2.02
Wash Away+0% Synergy
$0.58
Jwari Disruption+0% Synergy
$0.45
March of Swirling Mist0% Synergy
$4.06
Disallow0% Synergy
$2.10
Aetherspouts-1% Synergy
$0.73
Strix Serenade-2% Synergy
$1.79
Dispel-3% Synergy
$0.38
Brainsurge-3% Synergy
$0.34
Pongify-3% Synergy
$1.79
Brainstorm-3% Synergy
$1.50
Muddle the Mixture-3% Synergy
$2.38
Resculpt-4% Synergy
$0.33
Force of Negation-6% Synergy
$56.60
Mana Drain-6% Synergy
$57.36
Archmage's Charm-6% Synergy
$2.03
Rewind-6% Synergy
$0.41
Opt-6% Synergy
$0.25
Sink into Stupor-7% Synergy
$5.47
Arcane Denial-8% Synergy
$1.31
Dramatic Reversal-10% Synergy
$0.49
Swan Song-11% Synergy
$9.63
An Offer You Can't Refuse-11% Synergy
$3.14
Frantic Search-23% Synergy
$1.40
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Emperor Mihail II's game plan and control the board.
Aquitect's Will+49% Synergy
$0.30
Distant Melody+44% Synergy
$0.37
Raise the Palisade+30% Synergy
$4.49
Crashing Tide+15% Synergy
$0.11
Wanderwine Farewell+10% Synergy
$0.20
Spectral Deluge+9% Synergy
$4.42
Inundate+8% Synergy
$12.25
River's Rebuke+7% Synergy
$0.27
Rite of Replication+6% Synergy
$0.24
Wash Out+5% Synergy
$0.39
Chart a Course+4% Synergy
$0.12
Ravenform+4% Synergy
$0.37
Ponder+3% Synergy
$1.92
Flow of Ideas+1% Synergy
$0.29
Curse of the Swine+0% Synergy
$0.32
Serum Visions-2% Synergy
$1.83
Preordain-5% Synergy
$0.59
Sea Gate Restoration-7% Synergy
$39.34
Windfall-14% Synergy
$4.91
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Bident of Thassa+40% Synergy
$0.41
Herald's Horn+35% Synergy
$5.21
Kefnet's Monument+32% Synergy
$0.37
Vanquisher's Banner+28% Synergy
$4.86
Door of Destinies+21% Synergy
$1.92
Icon of Ancestry+14% Synergy
$0.43
Banner of Kinship+13% Synergy
$7.89
Quicksilver Fountain+13% Synergy
$4.22
Chronicle of Victory+10% Synergy
$19.10
Dawn-Blessed Pennant+10% Synergy
$0.33
Coat of Arms+9% Synergy
$20.23
Gathering Stone+7% Synergy
$0.65
Stoneforge Masterwork+6% Synergy
$3.73
Obelisk of Urd+5% Synergy
$2.57
Urza's Incubator+5% Synergy
$19.07
Skullclamp+4% Synergy
$5.30
Sword of the Animist+1% Synergy
$6.81
Wayfarer's Bauble-2% Synergy
$0.35
Sensei's Divining Top-4% Synergy
$41.04
The Water Crystal-4% Synergy
$3.19
Swiftfoot Boots-9% Synergy
$1.93
Lightning Greaves-13% Synergy
$4.10
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Emperor Mihail II's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Kindred Discovery+46% Synergy
$5.93
Spreading Seas+25% Synergy
$0.21
Reconnaissance Mission+21% Synergy
$0.34
Aquatic Incursion+20% Synergy
$0.16
Coastal Piracy+13% Synergy
$0.29
Sea's Claim+8% Synergy
$0.19
Military Intelligence+7% Synergy
$0.42
Intruder Alarm+6% Synergy
$4.70
Eaten by Piranhas+3% Synergy
$0.34
Witness Protection+3% Synergy
$0.27
Leyline of Anticipation+2% Synergy
$7.03
Curiosity+2% Synergy
$1.10
Back to Basics+1% Synergy
$6.54
Imprisoned in the Moon+1% Synergy
$0.31
Wizard Class-2% Synergy
$2.70
Mystic Remora-9% Synergy
$12.59
Propaganda-10% Synergy
$2.26
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Three Tree City+26% Synergy
$26.77
Halimar Depths+17% Synergy
$0.40
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx+14% Synergy
$53.55
Castle Vantress+10% Synergy
$0.36
Rivendell+9% Synergy
$30.00
Mutavault+8% Synergy
$3.84
Lonely Sandbar+6% Synergy
$0.31
Coral Atoll+5% Synergy
$0.57
Hidden Cataract+4% Synergy
$0.18
Remote Isle+2% Synergy
$0.21
Rogue's Passage+1% Synergy
$0.37
Riptide Laboratory+1% Synergy
$0.64
Mistrise Village0% Synergy
$8.84
Scavenger Grounds-1% Synergy
$0.28
Reliquary Tower-2% Synergy
$4.25
Temple of the False God-2% Synergy
$0.31
Minamo, School at Water's Edge-2% Synergy
$61.05
War Room-4% Synergy
$4.43
Otawara, Soaring City-6% Synergy
$28.63
Mystic Sanctuary-7% Synergy
$1.04
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Patchwork Banner+26% Synergy
$1.93
Heraldic Banner+23% Synergy
$0.39
Nyx Lotus+6% Synergy
$5.37
Caged Sun+6% Synergy
$3.65
Sky Diamond+3% Synergy
$0.25
Gauntlet of Power+2% Synergy
$4.09
Commander's Sphere-1% Synergy
$0.29
Decanter of Endless Water-1% Synergy
$4.45
Extraplanar Lens-2% Synergy
$12.31
Throne of Eldraine-2% Synergy
$28.87
Midnight Clock-5% Synergy
$0.68
Sol Ring-7% Synergy
$1.43
Arcane Signet-8% Synergy
$0.43
Fellwar Stone-12% Synergy
$0.86
Thought Vessel-13% Synergy
$2.44
Mind Stone-16% Synergy
$0.35
Lands
The mana base foundation for Emperor Mihail II decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Path of Ancestry+42% Synergy
$0.29
Cavern of Souls+16% Synergy
$48.19
Umara Wizard+4% Synergy
$0.17
Myriad Landscape+3% Synergy
$0.30
Island+2% Synergy
$0.08
Glasspool Mimic+1% Synergy
$6.60
Jwari Disruption+0% Synergy
$0.45
Sea Gate Restoration-7% Synergy
$39.34
Sink into Stupor-7% Synergy
$5.47
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Keleth, Sunmane Familiar // Thrasios, Triton Hero
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Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Tishana, Voice of Thunder
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