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
#1982
Current Rank
#1905
Last Week
#1648
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.
Key to the Side-Door+0% Synergy
$0.23
Orcrist, Goblin-cleaver+0% Synergy
$11.59
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Emperor Mihail II's abilities and overall game plan.
Merrow Reejerey+92% Synergy
$0.31
Svyelun of Sea and Sky+91% Synergy
$0.43
Merfolk Sovereign+89% Synergy
$0.33
Master of the Pearl Trident+89% Synergy
$1.12
Deeproot Waters+85% Synergy
$0.24
Stonybrook Banneret+85% Synergy
$0.28
Kopala, Warden of Waves+85% Synergy
$0.30
Vodalian Hexcatcher+83% Synergy
$6.24
Seafloor Oracle+79% Synergy
$0.29
Lord of Atlantis+77% Synergy
$9.76
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Emperor Mihail II decks.
Deeproot Pilgrimage+76% Synergy
$1.90
Merrow Harbinger+66% Synergy
$2.77
Merrow Commerce+66% Synergy
$20.20
Mist Dancer+64% Synergy
$0.28
Lullmage Mentor+62% Synergy
$9.56
Coralhelm Commander+58% Synergy
$0.26
Merfolk Trickster+58% Synergy
$0.36
Reflections of Littjara+57% Synergy
$3.20
Counterspell+4% Synergy
$3.52
Sapphire Medallion+1% Synergy
$7.89
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Thassa's Oracle+4% Synergy
$23.36
Force of Will-6% Synergy
$60.18
Cyclonic Rift-6% Synergy
$39.39
Fierce Guardianship-7% Synergy
$64.38
Rhystic Study-7% Synergy
$71.11
Mystical Tutor-11% Synergy
$17.61
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Emperor Mihail II's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Deepchannel Mentor+56% Synergy
$4.94
Thieving Skydiver+55% Synergy
$0.31
Tide Shaper+53% Synergy
$0.33
Harbinger of the Tides+52% Synergy
$0.15
River Sneak+51% Synergy
$0.27
Harbinger of the Seas+46% Synergy
$1.29
Tishana's Tidebinder+43% Synergy
$3.10
Mist-Cloaked Herald+43% Synergy
$0.28
Triton Shorestalker+43% Synergy
$0.46
Tempest Caller+42% Synergy
$0.30
Silvergill Adept+42% Synergy
$0.24
Mindspring Merfolk+40% Synergy
$0.46
Wanderwine Prophets+39% Synergy
$15.27
Cursecatcher+36% Synergy
$0.44
Cosi's Trickster+34% Synergy
$0.49
Seahunter+34% Synergy
$3.72
Thada Adel, Acquisitor+33% Synergy
$11.29
Merfolk Looter+31% Synergy
$0.38
True-Name Nemesis+31% Synergy
$3.24
Streambed Aquitects+31% Synergy
$0.26
Silvergill Mentor+30% Synergy
$0.26
Attuma, Atlantean Warlord+29% Synergy
$0.30
Tidal Warrior+27% Synergy
$0.26
Daughter of the Deep+26% Synergy
$2.28
Disruptor of Currents+26% Synergy
$0.31
Harmonized Trio+26% Synergy
$0.72
Kiora, the Rising Tide+25% Synergy
$0.37
Champions of the Shoal+25% Synergy
$0.17
Wake Thrasher+25% Synergy
$0.39
Rishadan Dockhand+25% Synergy
$0.23
Floodpits Drowner+24% Synergy
$0.38
Master of Waves+23% Synergy
$0.45
Namor the Sub-Mariner+22% Synergy
$3.99
Summon: Leviathan+22% Synergy
$1.88
Gray Harbor Merfolk+21% Synergy
$0.24
Mistcaller+19% Synergy
$0.41
Empress Galina+18% Synergy
$14.29
Library Larcenist+18% Synergy
$0.23
Surgespanner+18% Synergy
$0.23
Sea Scryer+17% Synergy
$0.27
Tideshaper Mystic+17% Synergy
$0.27
Tidal Courier+17% Synergy
$0.21
Thassa, God of the Sea+17% Synergy
$3.36
Drowner of Secrets+16% Synergy
$0.34
Metallic Mimic+16% Synergy
$1.42
Merfolk Spy+14% Synergy
$0.29
Stormtide Leviathan+14% Synergy
$2.18
Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep+13% Synergy
$0.34
Namor, Scourge of the Seas+13% Synergy
$0.70
Talrand, Sky Summoner+4% Synergy
$1.84
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Emperor Mihail II safe.
Thassa's Rebuff+33% Synergy
$0.35
Harmonized Crescendo+30% Synergy
$1.07
Flare of Denial+14% Synergy
$3.49
Filter Out+11% Synergy
$0.28
Aetherize+6% Synergy
$0.51
Negate+6% Synergy
$0.27
Flow of Knowledge+6% Synergy
$0.28
High Tide+5% Synergy
$1.71
Cancel+5% Synergy
$0.27
Transcendent Message+2% Synergy
$0.36
Rapid Hybridization+2% Synergy
$0.97
Saw It Coming+2% Synergy
$0.36
Spell Pierce+2% Synergy
$0.29
Wizard's Retort+1% Synergy
$0.29
Reality Shift+1% Synergy
$0.28
Abjure+1% Synergy
$2.13
Engulf the Shore+1% Synergy
$2.92
Cryptic Command+1% Synergy
$7.97
Jwari Disruption+0% Synergy
$0.47
March of Swirling Mist+0% Synergy
$4.76
Disallow0% Synergy
$1.89
Aetherspouts-1% Synergy
$0.87
Dispel-2% Synergy
$0.30
Brainsurge-3% Synergy
$0.36
Strix Serenade-3% Synergy
$2.19
Brainstorm-3% Synergy
$1.34
Pongify-3% Synergy
$2.36
Muddle the Mixture-3% Synergy
$2.34
Resculpt-4% Synergy
$0.25
Mana Drain-6% Synergy
$56.80
Rewind-6% Synergy
$0.49
Force of Negation-6% Synergy
$52.98
Opt-6% Synergy
$0.25
Archmage's Charm-7% Synergy
$1.93
Sink into Stupor-8% Synergy
$7.81
Arcane Denial-8% Synergy
$2.10
Dramatic Reversal-10% Synergy
$0.44
Swan Song-11% Synergy
$10.21
An Offer You Can't Refuse-12% Synergy
$3.36
Frantic Search-23% Synergy
$1.69
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Emperor Mihail II's game plan and control the board.
Aquitect's Will+49% Synergy
$0.34
Distant Melody+44% Synergy
$0.39
Raise the Palisade+30% Synergy
$11.43
Crashing Tide+14% Synergy
$0.12
Wanderwine Farewell+9% Synergy
$0.20
Inundate+9% Synergy
$12.44
Spectral Deluge+8% Synergy
$3.73
River's Rebuke+7% Synergy
$0.29
Rite of Replication+6% Synergy
$0.30
Wash Out+5% Synergy
$0.40
Ravenform+4% Synergy
$0.32
Chart a Course+4% Synergy
$0.14
Ponder+3% Synergy
$3.80
Flow of Ideas+1% Synergy
$0.31
Curse of the Swine+0% Synergy
$0.25
Serum Visions-2% Synergy
$2.57
Preordain-5% Synergy
$0.71
Sea Gate Restoration-7% Synergy
$37.38
Windfall-14% Synergy
$5.18
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Bident of Thassa+41% Synergy
$0.47
Herald's Horn+34% Synergy
$5.70
Kefnet's Monument+31% Synergy
$0.52
Vanquisher's Banner+27% Synergy
$5.67
Door of Destinies+21% Synergy
$3.41
Icon of Ancestry+14% Synergy
$0.39
Quicksilver Fountain+13% Synergy
$3.41
Banner of Kinship+12% Synergy
$8.41
Chronicle of Victory+11% Synergy
$23.62
Dawn-Blessed Pennant+10% Synergy
$0.32
Coat of Arms+9% Synergy
$20.84
Gathering Stone+7% Synergy
$0.57
Stoneforge Masterwork+6% Synergy
$4.13
Urza's Incubator+6% Synergy
$20.90
Obelisk of Urd+5% Synergy
$2.72
Skullclamp+4% Synergy
$5.84
Sword of the Animist+1% Synergy
$6.14
Wayfarer's Bauble-2% Synergy
$5.04
The Water Crystal-4% Synergy
$3.85
Sensei's Divining Top-4% Synergy
$42.14
Swiftfoot Boots-9% Synergy
$2.30
Lightning Greaves-13% Synergy
$4.55
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Emperor Mihail II's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Kindred Discovery+46% Synergy
$6.15
Spreading Seas+26% Synergy
$0.22
Reconnaissance Mission+21% Synergy
$0.36
Aquatic Incursion+20% Synergy
$0.17
Coastal Piracy+13% Synergy
$0.30
Sea's Claim+8% Synergy
$0.22
Military Intelligence+7% Synergy
$0.43
Intruder Alarm+6% Synergy
$5.90
Eaten by Piranhas+3% Synergy
$0.35
Witness Protection+3% Synergy
$0.24
Leyline of Anticipation+2% Synergy
$6.51
Curiosity+2% Synergy
$0.87
Back to Basics+1% Synergy
$6.19
Imprisoned in the Moon+1% Synergy
$0.35
Wizard Class-2% Synergy
$3.28
Mystic Remora-9% Synergy
$13.06
Propaganda-9% Synergy
$2.85
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Three Tree City+27% Synergy
$29.63
Halimar Depths+17% Synergy
$0.40
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx+14% Synergy
$53.40
Castle Vantress+10% Synergy
$0.40
Rivendell+8% Synergy
$1.61
Mutavault+8% Synergy
$4.13
Lonely Sandbar+6% Synergy
$0.24
Coral Atoll+4% Synergy
$0.62
Hidden Cataract+4% Synergy
$0.20
Remote Isle+3% Synergy
$0.22
Rogue's Passage+1% Synergy
$0.43
Riptide Laboratory+1% Synergy
$0.66
Mistrise Village-1% Synergy
$8.90
Scavenger Grounds-1% Synergy
$0.24
Temple of the False God-1% Synergy
$0.27
Reliquary Tower-2% Synergy
$3.85
Minamo, School at Water's Edge-2% Synergy
$59.74
War Room-4% Synergy
$5.35
Otawara, Soaring City-6% Synergy
$28.81
Mystic Sanctuary-7% Synergy
$1.14
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Patchwork Banner+28% Synergy
$3.31
Heraldic Banner+23% Synergy
$0.35
Nyx Lotus+6% Synergy
$5.02
Caged Sun+6% Synergy
$3.73
Sky Diamond+3% Synergy
$0.24
Gauntlet of Power+1% Synergy
$4.19
Commander's Sphere-1% Synergy
$0.26
Decanter of Endless Water-1% Synergy
$4.17
Extraplanar Lens-2% Synergy
$13.18
Throne of Eldraine-2% Synergy
$29.06
Midnight Clock-5% Synergy
$0.60
Sol Ring-7% Synergy
$1.56
Arcane Signet-8% Synergy
$0.64
Fellwar Stone-12% Synergy
$0.90
Thought Vessel-13% Synergy
$2.38
Mind Stone-16% Synergy
$0.25
Lands
The mana base foundation for Emperor Mihail II decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Path of Ancestry+41% Synergy
$0.26
Cavern of Souls+16% Synergy
$51.27
Umara Wizard+4% Synergy
$0.19
Myriad Landscape+3% Synergy
$0.22
Island+2% Synergy
$0.06
Evolving Wilds+0% Synergy
$0.25
Glasspool Mimic+0% Synergy
$6.04
Jwari Disruption+0% Synergy
$0.47
Sea Gate Restoration-7% Synergy
$37.38
Sink into Stupor-8% Synergy
$7.81
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Alandra, Sky Dreamer
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Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Thrasios, Triton Hero
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