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Emperor Mihail II
Price tag $0.28

Legendary Creature — Merfolk Noble

Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

Playstyle & Strategy

Merfolk 38% Tokens 11% Aggro 6% Tempo 5% Control 4%
View Average Decklist All Merfolk Commanders

New Cards

Recent-set cards that Emperor Mihail II players are trying out in Merfolk decks.

Harmonized Trio Harmonized Trio
+28% Synergy $0.75
Attuma, Atlantean Warlord Attuma, Atlantean Warlord
+15% Synergy $0.21
Landscape Painter Landscape Painter
+14% Synergy $0.19
Namor the Sub-Mariner Namor the Sub-Mariner
+9% Synergy $2.87
Hydro-Channeler Hydro-Channeler
+7% Synergy $0.22

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Emperor Mihail II's Merfolk builds — cards that lean hardest into the Merfolk theme.

Merrow Reejerey Merrow Reejerey
+95% Synergy $0.32
Master of the Pearl Trident Master of the Pearl Trident
+94% Synergy $1.49
Svyelun of Sea and Sky Svyelun of Sea and Sky
+93% Synergy $0.45
Merfolk Sovereign Merfolk Sovereign
+93% Synergy $0.38
Kopala, Warden of Waves Kopala, Warden of Waves
+89% Synergy $0.36
Vodalian Hexcatcher Vodalian Hexcatcher
+88% Synergy $5.41
Stonybrook Banneret Stonybrook Banneret
+86% Synergy $0.27
Deeproot Waters Deeproot Waters
+86% Synergy $0.25
Lord of Atlantis Lord of Atlantis
+81% Synergy $9.82
Seafloor Oracle Seafloor Oracle
+79% Synergy $0.34

Top Cards

The staple cards most Emperor Mihail II Merfolk decks run as their core.

Deeproot Pilgrimage Deeproot Pilgrimage
+76% Synergy $1.80
Merrow Harbinger Merrow Harbinger
+73% Synergy $2.90
Merrow Commerce Merrow Commerce
+71% Synergy $17.35
Lullmage Mentor Lullmage Mentor
+64% Synergy $8.11
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+63% Synergy $2.84
Mist Dancer Mist Dancer
+61% Synergy $0.30
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+54% Synergy $5.02
Harbinger of the Seas Harbinger of the Seas
+52% Synergy $2.09
Counterspell Counterspell
+5% Synergy $4.31
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+2% Synergy $8.35

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Emperor Mihail II Merfolk game on their own.

Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+7% Synergy $22.37
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+1% Synergy $39.16
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-4% Synergy $69.59
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-5% Synergy $63.43
Force of Will Force of Will
-6% Synergy $59.85
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-14% Synergy $18.66

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Merfolk plan in Emperor Mihail II decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Merfolk Trickster Merfolk Trickster
+56% Synergy $0.37
Thieving Skydiver Thieving Skydiver
+56% Synergy $0.38
Deepchannel Mentor Deepchannel Mentor
+56% Synergy $4.78
Harbinger of the Tides Harbinger of the Tides
+56% Synergy $0.18
Coralhelm Commander Coralhelm Commander
+56% Synergy $0.30
Tide Shaper Tide Shaper
+52% Synergy $0.34
River Sneak River Sneak
+50% Synergy $0.28
Tishana's Tidebinder Tishana's Tidebinder
+48% Synergy $2.57
Wanderwine Prophets Wanderwine Prophets
+48% Synergy $15.63
Silvergill Adept Silvergill Adept
+48% Synergy $0.20
Mist-Cloaked Herald Mist-Cloaked Herald
+47% Synergy $0.28
Triton Shorestalker Triton Shorestalker
+43% Synergy $0.46
Tempest Caller Tempest Caller
+43% Synergy $0.27
Thada Adel, Acquisitor Thada Adel, Acquisitor
+39% Synergy $10.66
Cursecatcher Cursecatcher
+39% Synergy $0.43
Seahunter Seahunter
+37% Synergy $3.78
Disruptor of Currents Disruptor of Currents
+36% Synergy $0.26
Cosi's Trickster Cosi's Trickster
+35% Synergy $0.50
True-Name Nemesis True-Name Nemesis
+34% Synergy $3.31
Mindspring Merfolk Mindspring Merfolk
+34% Synergy $0.42
Merfolk Looter Merfolk Looter
+33% Synergy $0.39
Silvergill Mentor Silvergill Mentor
+30% Synergy $0.24
Kiora, the Rising Tide Kiora, the Rising Tide
+28% Synergy $0.37
Summon: Leviathan Summon: Leviathan
+28% Synergy $1.86
Champions of the Shoal Champions of the Shoal
+28% Synergy $0.25
Tidal Warrior Tidal Warrior
+27% Synergy $0.24
Streambed Aquitects Streambed Aquitects
+27% Synergy $0.23
Floodpits Drowner Floodpits Drowner
+26% Synergy $0.52
Rishadan Dockhand Rishadan Dockhand
+26% Synergy $0.22
Gray Harbor Merfolk Gray Harbor Merfolk
+26% Synergy $0.21
Master of Waves Master of Waves
+25% Synergy $0.44
Mistcaller Mistcaller
+22% Synergy $0.39
Wake Thrasher Wake Thrasher
+21% Synergy $0.43
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+20% Synergy $4.45
Empress Galina Empress Galina
+19% Synergy $14.57
Metallic Mimic Metallic Mimic
+19% Synergy $1.36
Library Larcenist Library Larcenist
+17% Synergy $0.21
Surgespanner Surgespanner
+17% Synergy $0.25
Drowner of Secrets Drowner of Secrets
+17% Synergy $0.33
Sea Scryer Sea Scryer
+17% Synergy $0.26
Tideshaper Mystic Tideshaper Mystic
+17% Synergy $0.23
Stormtide Leviathan Stormtide Leviathan
+15% Synergy $1.85
Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep
+15% Synergy $0.34
Tidal Courier Tidal Courier
+15% Synergy $0.25
Merfolk Spy Merfolk Spy
+15% Synergy $0.32
Titan of Littjara Titan of Littjara
+14% Synergy $5.11
Merfolk Windrobber Merfolk Windrobber
+14% Synergy $0.17
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+12% Synergy $52.34
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+9% Synergy $8.89
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+7% Synergy $1.86

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Emperor Mihail II's Merfolk deck ahead.

Harmonized Crescendo Harmonized Crescendo
+40% Synergy $1.24
Thassa's Rebuff Thassa's Rebuff
+30% Synergy $0.37
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+20% Synergy $3.66
Filter Out Filter Out
+20% Synergy $0.27
High Tide High Tide
+13% Synergy $1.58
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
+10% Synergy $0.27
Chase Inspiration Chase Inspiration
+8% Synergy $0.22
Aetherize Aetherize
+7% Synergy $0.44
Cancel Cancel
+7% Synergy $0.27
Negate Negate
+6% Synergy $0.24
Thirst for Identity Thirst for Identity
+6% Synergy $0.28
Unexpected Assistance Unexpected Assistance
+5% Synergy $0.25
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+4% Synergy $0.81
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+4% Synergy $7.97
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+3% Synergy $0.63
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+3% Synergy $0.31
Wash Away Wash Away
+3% Synergy $0.46
Saw It Coming Saw It Coming
+3% Synergy $0.36
Annul Annul
+3% Synergy $0.30
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+2% Synergy $2.57
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+2% Synergy $4.02
Brainstorm Brainstorm
0% Synergy $0.56
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
0% Synergy $0.39
Refute Refute
0% Synergy $0.21
Engulf the Shore Engulf the Shore
-1% Synergy $3.17
Disallow Disallow
-1% Synergy $1.89
Brainsurge Brainsurge
-2% Synergy $0.18
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
-2% Synergy $0.77
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-3% Synergy $56.43
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-4% Synergy $49.60
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
-4% Synergy $1.01
Pongify Pongify
-5% Synergy $3.01
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-5% Synergy $9.68
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
-5% Synergy $2.73
Opt Opt
-6% Synergy $0.26
Resculpt Resculpt
-6% Synergy $0.34
Rewind Rewind
-6% Synergy $0.45
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
-6% Synergy $2.91
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
-7% Synergy $2.10
Swan Song Swan Song
-8% Synergy $10.72
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-11% Synergy $1.88
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-14% Synergy $3.01
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-25% Synergy $2.13

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Merfolk game plan forward for Emperor Mihail II.

Aquitect's Will Aquitect's Will
+50% Synergy $0.35
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+49% Synergy $0.34
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+38% Synergy $12.41
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+16% Synergy $4.57
Inundate Inundate
+15% Synergy $11.61
Crashing Tide Crashing Tide
+15% Synergy $0.17
River's Rebuke River's Rebuke
+11% Synergy $0.42
Wanderwine Farewell Wanderwine Farewell
+10% Synergy $0.14
Wash Out Wash Out
+9% Synergy $0.39
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+8% Synergy $0.30
Ponder Ponder
+7% Synergy $3.20
Crashing Wave Crashing Wave
+4% Synergy $0.22
Ravenform Ravenform
+3% Synergy $0.36
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+3% Synergy $0.13
Flow of Ideas Flow of Ideas
+2% Synergy $0.29
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
0% Synergy $0.33
Spirit Water Revival Spirit Water Revival
0% Synergy $0.56
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
-1% Synergy $0.30
Preordain Preordain
-2% Synergy $0.88
Serum Visions Serum Visions
-2% Synergy $2.84
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-9% Synergy $34.99
Windfall Windfall
-13% Synergy $6.10

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Emperor Mihail II Merfolk decks.

Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+46% Synergy $0.45
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+39% Synergy $5.43
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+34% Synergy $0.40
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+34% Synergy $4.76
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+28% Synergy $2.44
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+18% Synergy $7.49
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+18% Synergy $0.38
Quicksilver Fountain Quicksilver Fountain
+17% Synergy $3.65
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+15% Synergy $19.25
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+13% Synergy $21.49
Obelisk of Urd Obelisk of Urd
+10% Synergy $2.83
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+9% Synergy $20.17
Dawn-Blessed Pennant Dawn-Blessed Pennant
+7% Synergy $0.31
Gathering Stone Gathering Stone
+6% Synergy $0.46
Stoneforge Masterwork Stoneforge Masterwork
+6% Synergy $4.24
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+5% Synergy $5.15
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+4% Synergy $5.40
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
0% Synergy $4.57
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-2% Synergy $5.61
Waterbending Scroll Waterbending Scroll
-3% Synergy $0.26
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
-5% Synergy $40.31
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-10% Synergy $1.96
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-15% Synergy $4.09

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Merfolk strategy in Emperor Mihail II decks.

Spreading Seas Spreading Seas
+26% Synergy $0.28
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+21% Synergy $0.36
Aquatic Incursion Aquatic Incursion
+20% Synergy $0.17
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+14% Synergy $0.29
Intruder Alarm Intruder Alarm
+8% Synergy $5.75
Sea's Claim Sea's Claim
+8% Synergy $0.22
Back to Basics Back to Basics
+7% Synergy $6.52
Eaten by Piranhas Eaten by Piranhas
+7% Synergy $0.37
Aquitect's Defenses Aquitect's Defenses
+7% Synergy $0.16
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+6% Synergy $5.35
Military Intelligence Military Intelligence
+6% Synergy $0.38
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+4% Synergy $0.31
Curiosity Curiosity
+4% Synergy $0.96
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+3% Synergy $3.17
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+1% Synergy $0.28
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
-6% Synergy $1.54
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-9% Synergy $13.77
Propaganda Propaganda
-11% Synergy $2.24

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Emperor Mihail II Merfolk decks.

Three Tree City Three Tree City
+28% Synergy $29.27
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+21% Synergy $0.29
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+20% Synergy $45.68
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+18% Synergy $0.37
Rivendell Rivendell
+14% Synergy $1.03
Mutavault Mutavault
+11% Synergy $4.13
Hidden Cataract Hidden Cataract
+8% Synergy $0.18
Coral Atoll Coral Atoll
+7% Synergy $0.63
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+6% Synergy $0.23
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+2% Synergy $4.49
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+2% Synergy $0.23
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+1% Synergy $0.77
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+1% Synergy $0.67
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+1% Synergy $7.75
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+1% Synergy $0.34
Agna Qel'a Agna Qel'a
-2% Synergy $0.86
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-4% Synergy $26.57
War Room War Room
-4% Synergy $5.12
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
-4% Synergy $58.92
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-4% Synergy $0.30
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-6% Synergy $1.34

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Emperor Mihail II's Merfolk strategy.

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+26% Synergy $2.84
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+22% Synergy $0.38
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+10% Synergy $4.76
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+9% Synergy $3.87
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+6% Synergy $4.12
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.25
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+1% Synergy $0.56
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-1% Synergy $5.05
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.31
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-2% Synergy $29.40
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
-3% Synergy $13.30
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-8% Synergy $1.48
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-9% Synergy $0.56
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-13% Synergy $1.04
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-16% Synergy $2.39
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-17% Synergy $0.34

Lands

The mana base behind Emperor Mihail II's Merfolk decks.

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+44% Synergy $0.28
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+21% Synergy $51.06
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+4% Synergy $6.44
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.07
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
0% Synergy $0.33
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
0% Synergy $0.39
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
-2% Synergy $1.19
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-5% Synergy $9.68
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-9% Synergy $34.99

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Emperor Mihail II: Merfolk.

Svyelun of Sea and Sky Svyelun of Sea and Sky
Kopala, Warden of Waves Kopala, Warden of Waves
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Thrasios, Triton Hero Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca
Sygg, River Guide Sygg, River Guide
The Prismatic Piper Thrasios, Triton Hero The Prismatic Piper // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Slurrk, All-Ingesting Thrasios, Triton Hero Slurrk, All-Ingesting // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Nicanzil, Current Conductor Nicanzil, Current Conductor
Hakbal of the Surging Soul Hakbal of the Surging Soul
Stitcher Geralf Stitcher Geralf
The Watcher in the Water The Watcher in the Water
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
Deekah, Fractal Theorist Deekah, Fractal Theorist
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
Meloku the Clouded Mirror Meloku the Clouded Mirror
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Thrasios, Triton Hero Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
Cynette, Jelly Drover Cynette, Jelly Drover
Saruman the White Saruman the White
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Thrasios, Triton Hero Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
Kitsa, Otterball Elite Kitsa, Otterball Elite
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Feywild Visitor Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Feywild Visitor
Barrin, Tolarian Archmage Barrin, Tolarian Archmage
Curie, Emergent Intelligence Curie, Emergent Intelligence
Hakim, Loreweaver Hakim, Loreweaver
Hisoka, Minamo Sensei Hisoka, Minamo Sensei
Lady Sun Lady Sun
Meneldor, Swift Savior Meneldor, Swift Savior
Taniwha Taniwha
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
Tromokratis Tromokratis
Vnwxt, Verbose Host Vnwxt, Verbose Host
Zhou Yu, Chief Commander Zhou Yu, Chief Commander
Zhuge Jin, Wu Strategist Zhuge Jin, Wu Strategist
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Candlekeep Sage Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Candlekeep Sage
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Clan Crafter Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Clan Crafter
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Dungeon Delver Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Dungeon Delver
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Faceless One Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Faceless One