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Emperor Mihail II: Merfolk
Price tag $0.34

Legendary Creature — Merfolk Noble

Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

Playstyle & Strategy

Merfolk 54% Tokens 8% Aggro 5% Tempo 3% Control 3%
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New Cards

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

Harmonized Trio Harmonized Trio
+35% Synergy $0.48
Landscape Painter Landscape Painter
+16% Synergy $0.11
Attuma, Atlantean Warlord Attuma, Atlantean Warlord
+13% Synergy $2.99
Namor the Sub-Mariner Namor the Sub-Mariner
+10% Synergy $57.99
Hydro-Channeler Hydro-Channeler
+9% Synergy $0.17

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 $0.30
Master of the Pearl Trident Master of the Pearl Trident
+94% Synergy $0.37
Merfolk Sovereign Merfolk Sovereign
+93% Synergy $0.33
Svyelun of Sea and Sky Svyelun of Sea and Sky
+92% Synergy $0.34
Kopala, Warden of Waves Kopala, Warden of Waves
+89% Synergy $0.32
Vodalian Hexcatcher Vodalian Hexcatcher
+88% Synergy $3.96
Stonybrook Banneret Stonybrook Banneret
+86% Synergy $0.28
Deeproot Waters Deeproot Waters
+86% Synergy $0.26
Lord of Atlantis Lord of Atlantis
+81% Synergy $9.00
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 $3.12
Merrow Harbinger Merrow Harbinger
+73% Synergy $2.57
Merrow Commerce Merrow Commerce
+71% Synergy $18.09
Lullmage Mentor Lullmage Mentor
+65% Synergy $5.08
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+62% Synergy $1.29
Mist Dancer Mist Dancer
+61% Synergy $0.30
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+54% Synergy $14.98
Harbinger of the Seas Harbinger of the Seas
+52% Synergy $1.52
Counterspell Counterspell
+6% Synergy $3.43
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+1% Synergy $6.10

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 $22.93
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+1% Synergy $41.26
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-3% Synergy $69.44
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-5% Synergy $56.78
Force of Will Force of Will
-6% Synergy $70.22
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-13% Synergy $17.28

Creatures

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

Merfolk Trickster Merfolk Trickster
+57% Synergy $0.42
Harbinger of the Tides Harbinger of the Tides
+56% Synergy $0.14
Thieving Skydiver Thieving Skydiver
+56% Synergy $0.33
Coralhelm Commander Coralhelm Commander
+56% Synergy $0.29
Deepchannel Mentor Deepchannel Mentor
+56% Synergy $4.15
Tide Shaper Tide Shaper
+53% Synergy $0.33
River Sneak River Sneak
+50% Synergy $0.26
Tishana's Tidebinder Tishana's Tidebinder
+48% Synergy $2.90
Silvergill Adept Silvergill Adept
+48% Synergy $0.32
Mist-Cloaked Herald Mist-Cloaked Herald
+47% Synergy $0.58
Wanderwine Prophets Wanderwine Prophets
+47% Synergy $16.64
Triton Shorestalker Triton Shorestalker
+43% Synergy $0.38
Tempest Caller Tempest Caller
+43% Synergy $0.33
Cursecatcher Cursecatcher
+40% Synergy $0.46
Thada Adel, Acquisitor Thada Adel, Acquisitor
+40% Synergy $20.05
Disruptor of Currents Disruptor of Currents
+39% Synergy $0.30
Seahunter Seahunter
+37% Synergy $3.60
True-Name Nemesis True-Name Nemesis
+34% Synergy $3.33
Cosi's Trickster Cosi's Trickster
+34% Synergy $0.42
Mindspring Merfolk Mindspring Merfolk
+34% Synergy $0.54
Merfolk Looter Merfolk Looter
+33% Synergy $0.33
Champions of the Shoal Champions of the Shoal
+30% Synergy $0.26
Kiora, the Rising Tide Kiora, the Rising Tide
+28% Synergy $0.34
Silvergill Mentor Silvergill Mentor
+28% Synergy $0.25
Summon: Leviathan Summon: Leviathan
+27% Synergy $0.76
Floodpits Drowner Floodpits Drowner
+27% Synergy $0.41
Tidal Warrior Tidal Warrior
+27% Synergy $0.29
Streambed Aquitects Streambed Aquitects
+27% Synergy $0.28
Rishadan Dockhand Rishadan Dockhand
+26% Synergy $0.20
Gray Harbor Merfolk Gray Harbor Merfolk
+26% Synergy $0.12
Master of Waves Master of Waves
+25% Synergy $0.40
Mistcaller Mistcaller
+22% Synergy $0.44
Wake Thrasher Wake Thrasher
+22% Synergy $0.37
Empress Galina Empress Galina
+20% Synergy $13.11
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+19% Synergy $3.13
Metallic Mimic Metallic Mimic
+18% Synergy $2.42
Library Larcenist Library Larcenist
+18% Synergy $0.18
Sea Scryer Sea Scryer
+17% Synergy $0.17
Surgespanner Surgespanner
+17% Synergy $0.27
Drowner of Secrets Drowner of Secrets
+17% Synergy $0.36
Tideshaper Mystic Tideshaper Mystic
+17% Synergy $0.31
Stormtide Leviathan Stormtide Leviathan
+16% Synergy $2.76
Merfolk Spy Merfolk Spy
+16% Synergy $0.26
Tidal Courier Tidal Courier
+16% Synergy $0.23
Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep
+15% Synergy $0.30
Enclave Cryptologist Enclave Cryptologist
+15% Synergy $0.20
Merfolk Windrobber Merfolk Windrobber
+15% Synergy $0.13
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+13% Synergy $52.17
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+9% Synergy $4.68
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+7% Synergy $0.52

Instants

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

Harmonized Crescendo Harmonized Crescendo
+36% Synergy $1.03
Thassa's Rebuff Thassa's Rebuff
+30% Synergy $0.22
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+20% Synergy $3.29
Filter Out Filter Out
+20% Synergy $0.32
High Tide High Tide
+12% Synergy $1.21
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
+10% Synergy $0.27
Chase Inspiration Chase Inspiration
+9% Synergy $0.10
Cancel Cancel
+8% Synergy $0.32
Thirst for Identity Thirst for Identity
+7% Synergy $0.29
Negate Negate
+6% Synergy $0.14
Aetherize Aetherize
+6% Synergy $0.37
Unexpected Assistance Unexpected Assistance
+6% Synergy $0.23
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+4% Synergy $0.60
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+4% Synergy $5.74
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+3% Synergy $2.38
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+3% Synergy $0.26
Wash Away Wash Away
+3% Synergy $0.38
Saw It Coming Saw It Coming
+3% Synergy $0.34
Annul Annul
+3% Synergy $0.34
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+2% Synergy $0.28
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+2% Synergy $5.17
Brainstorm Brainstorm
0% Synergy $1.43
Engulf the Shore Engulf the Shore
0% Synergy $2.89
Refute Refute
0% Synergy $0.29
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
0% Synergy $0.39
Disallow Disallow
-1% Synergy $1.51
Brainsurge Brainsurge
-2% Synergy $0.40
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
-2% Synergy $0.75
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-4% Synergy $52.75
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-4% Synergy $49.82
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
-4% Synergy $0.74
Pongify Pongify
-5% Synergy $1.98
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
-5% Synergy $1.88
Opt Opt
-6% Synergy $0.26
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-6% Synergy $7.11
Resculpt Resculpt
-6% Synergy $0.22
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
-6% Synergy $1.39
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
-6% Synergy $2.54
Rewind Rewind
-6% Synergy $0.41
Swan Song Swan Song
-7% Synergy $7.86
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-11% Synergy $1.46
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-14% Synergy $2.26
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-25% Synergy $0.51

Sorceries

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

Aquitect's Will Aquitect's Will
+49% Synergy $0.31
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+49% Synergy $0.36
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+38% Synergy $9.42
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+16% Synergy $4.86
Inundate Inundate
+15% Synergy $9.63
Crashing Tide Crashing Tide
+15% Synergy $0.07
River's Rebuke River's Rebuke
+10% Synergy $0.36
Wash Out Wash Out
+9% Synergy $0.43
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+8% Synergy $0.28
Ponder Ponder
+7% Synergy $2.00
Wanderwine Farewell Wanderwine Farewell
+7% Synergy $0.10
Crashing Wave Crashing Wave
+5% Synergy $0.22
Ravenform Ravenform
+3% Synergy $0.34
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+2% Synergy $0.16
Flow of Ideas Flow of Ideas
+2% Synergy $0.31
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
-1% Synergy $0.28
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
-1% Synergy $0.38
Preordain Preordain
-2% Synergy $0.66
Serum Visions Serum Visions
-2% Synergy $1.06
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-9% Synergy $35.07
Windfall Windfall
-13% Synergy $4.34

Utility Artifacts

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

Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+45% Synergy $0.45
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+39% Synergy $4.72
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+35% Synergy $3.81
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+34% Synergy $0.42
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+28% Synergy $10.94
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+18% Synergy $5.68
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+18% Synergy $0.32
Quicksilver Fountain Quicksilver Fountain
+17% Synergy $4.84
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+14% Synergy $17.99
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+14% Synergy $19.63
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+10% Synergy $15.56
Obelisk of Urd Obelisk of Urd
+9% Synergy $3.19
Dawn-Blessed Pennant Dawn-Blessed Pennant
+7% Synergy $0.29
Stoneforge Masterwork Stoneforge Masterwork
+6% Synergy $3.60
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+5% Synergy $6.62
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+4% Synergy $8.14
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
0% Synergy $3.77
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-2% Synergy $0.32
Waterbending Scroll Waterbending Scroll
-2% Synergy $0.24
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
-4% Synergy $47.01
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-9% Synergy $2.99
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-15% Synergy $3.93

Enchantments

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

Spreading Seas Spreading Seas
+26% Synergy $0.22
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+21% Synergy $1.44
Aquatic Incursion Aquatic Incursion
+20% Synergy $0.26
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+14% Synergy $0.98
Intruder Alarm Intruder Alarm
+9% Synergy $3.92
Eaten by Piranhas Eaten by Piranhas
+8% Synergy $0.36
Sea's Claim Sea's Claim
+8% Synergy $0.15
Back to Basics Back to Basics
+7% Synergy $5.70
Aquitect's Defenses Aquitect's Defenses
+7% Synergy $0.18
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+6% Synergy $8.51
Military Intelligence Military Intelligence
+6% Synergy $0.36
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+4% Synergy $0.30
Curiosity Curiosity
+4% Synergy $1.27
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+3% Synergy $2.82
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+1% Synergy $0.31
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
-5% Synergy $1.54
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-9% Synergy $11.44
Propaganda Propaganda
-12% Synergy $3.52

Utility Lands

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

Three Tree City Three Tree City
+28% Synergy $24.13
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+21% Synergy $49.84
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+20% Synergy $0.29
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+17% Synergy $0.38
Rivendell Rivendell
+14% Synergy $1.74
Mutavault Mutavault
+10% Synergy $4.31
Hidden Cataract Hidden Cataract
+8% Synergy $0.18
Coral Atoll Coral Atoll
+6% Synergy $0.57
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+5% Synergy $0.27
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+2% Synergy $2.76
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+2% Synergy $0.36
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+2% Synergy $0.30
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+1% Synergy $0.63
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+1% Synergy $9.24
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+1% Synergy $0.35
Agna Qel'a Agna Qel'a
-2% Synergy $1.35
War Room War Room
-3% Synergy $1.99
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-4% Synergy $31.72
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
-4% Synergy $60.97
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-4% Synergy $0.32
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-6% Synergy $0.85

Mana Artifacts

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

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+26% Synergy $1.91
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+22% Synergy $0.33
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+11% Synergy $6.16
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+9% Synergy $3.83
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+6% Synergy $3.70
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.26
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+1% Synergy $0.57
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-2% Synergy $4.11
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-2% Synergy $36.37
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.25
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
-3% Synergy $11.33
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
-6% Synergy $0.73
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-8% Synergy $1.40
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-9% Synergy $0.46
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-12% Synergy $0.60
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-17% Synergy $2.60
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
+43% Synergy $0.32
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+22% Synergy $49.78
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+3% Synergy $6.52
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.07
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.24
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
0% Synergy $0.39
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
-1% Synergy $1.41
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-6% Synergy $7.11
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-9% Synergy $35.07

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
Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Thrasios, Triton Hero Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Thrasios, Triton Hero
The Prismatic Piper Thrasios, Triton Hero The Prismatic Piper // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Sygg, River Guide Sygg, River Guide
Hakbal of the Surging Soul Hakbal of the Surging Soul
Slurrk, All-Ingesting Thrasios, Triton Hero Slurrk, All-Ingesting // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Thrasios, Triton Hero Keleth, Sunmane Familiar // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Nicanzil, Current Conductor Nicanzil, Current Conductor
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Thrasios, Triton Hero Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Attuma, Atlantean Warlord Attuma, Atlantean Warlord
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Thrasios, Triton Hero Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Tishana, Voice of Thunder Tishana, Voice of Thunder
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
Kitsa, Otterball Elite Kitsa, Otterball Elite
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
Stitcher Geralf Stitcher Geralf
Taniwha Taniwha
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
The Watcher in the Water The Watcher in the Water
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
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Feywild Visitor Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Feywild Visitor
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Shameless Charlatan Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Shameless Charlatan
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Sword Coast Sailor Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Sword Coast Sailor
Bill Ferny, Bree Swindler Bill Ferny, Bree Swindler
Cosima, God of the Voyage Cosima, God of the Voyage