Svyelun of Sea and Sky
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$0.45Legendary Creature — Merfolk God
Mono-blue Merfolk tribal that protects its fish with ward, draws on every Svyelun attack and grinds the table down with evasive lords.
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Svyelun is indestructible as long as you control two other Merfolk, and she draws you a card every time she attacks. Every other Merfolk you control has ward {1}, which makes cheap removal and targeted tricks clunky against your board. The deck fills out with tribal lords, looters and islandwalk effects, then attacks with Svyelun each turn knowing she survives combat and most sweepers that destroy.
In the recorded games, Cavern of Souls was the key early land, letting Merfolk resolve through counterspells, and Mana Crypt sped things up when it showed. Silvergill Adept, River Sneak and Thada Adel, Acquisitor kept cards flowing, while Lord of Atlantis plus ways to turn opponents' lands into Islands set up unblockable attacks. Obelisk of Urd, Brass Herald and Gauntlet of Power made the board bigger. The deck usually won slowly through chip damage and card advantage. Its weakness was speed: Krenko goblin swarms, dinosaur boards and Winota aggression raced it before it stabilized, and artifact removal hurt the ramp.
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
#1467
Current Rank
#1529
Last Week
#1286
Past 2 Years
1,680
Decks
Links & Decks
Mono-Blue Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
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Commander gameplay videos featuring Svyelun of Sea and Sky.
Classic Creature Showdown | Meaty Magic
Gishath VS Svyelun 1v1 EDH/CMDR Gameplay
Svyelun Of Sea And Sky VS Sovereign Okinec Ahau 1v1 EDH/CMDR Gameplay
Azami Vs Dr Madison VS Syvelun VS Sen Triplets EDH/CMDR
Old Gnawbone VS Svyelun 1v1 EDH/CMDR Gameplay
Somewhere Between CEDH and Jank | Commander Clash S16 E3
Playing With (Less) Power 🙅 ft. Maelstrom Wanderer, Atraxa, Svyelun & Kodama | Ep. #99
Krenko VS Svyelun 1v1 EDH/CMDR Gameplay
K'rrik VS Svyelun 1v1 EDH/CMDR Gameplay
Menacing merfolk?? Svyelum vs Atraxa | Round 1 | MU 240923 | Duel Commander
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New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Svyelun of Sea and Sky decks.
Divining Duelist+0% Synergy
in 1% of decks
$0.15
Variable Chaser0% Synergy
in 1% of decks
$0.32
Hall of Echoes-1% Synergy
in 1% of decks
$2.41
Fblthp, Impossibly Lost-3% Synergy
in 1% of decks
$0.30
Samut, Tyrant of Naktamun-5% Synergy
in 1% of decks
$3.86
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Svyelun of Sea and Sky's abilities and overall game plan.
Master of the Pearl Trident+90% Synergy
in 93% of decks
$1.60
Merfolk Sovereign+88% Synergy
in 91% of decks
$0.37
Merrow Reejerey+88% Synergy
in 91% of decks
$0.31
Kopala, Warden of Waves+84% Synergy
in 86% of decks
$0.40
Emperor Mihail II+81% Synergy
in 83% of decks
$0.36
Seafloor Oracle+81% Synergy
in 84% of decks
$0.29
Vodalian Hexcatcher+80% Synergy
in 83% of decks
$5.22
Stonybrook Banneret+80% Synergy
in 84% of decks
$0.66
Deeproot Waters+78% Synergy
in 81% of decks
$0.25
Lord of Atlantis+77% Synergy
in 80% of decks
$10.47
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Svyelun of Sea and Sky decks.
Master of the Pearl Trident+90% Synergy
in 93% of decks
$1.60
Merfolk Sovereign+88% Synergy
in 91% of decks
$0.37
Merrow Reejerey+88% Synergy
in 91% of decks
$0.31
Kopala, Warden of Waves+84% Synergy
in 86% of decks
$0.40
Emperor Mihail II+81% Synergy
in 83% of decks
$0.36
Seafloor Oracle+81% Synergy
in 84% of decks
$0.29
Vodalian Hexcatcher+80% Synergy
in 83% of decks
$5.22
Stonybrook Banneret+80% Synergy
in 84% of decks
$0.66
Deeproot Waters+78% Synergy
in 81% of decks
$0.25
Lord of Atlantis+77% Synergy
in 80% of decks
$10.47
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Thassa's Oracle+7% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$23.73
Cyclonic Rift+0% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$39.05
Force of Will-2% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$58.52
Rhystic Study-3% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$67.78
Fierce Guardianship-3% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$67.32
Mystical Tutor-8% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$17.14
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Svyelun of Sea and Sky's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Merrow Harbinger+63% Synergy
in 65% of decks
$2.71
Merfolk Trickster+61% Synergy
in 63% of decks
$0.37
Thieving Skydiver+59% Synergy
in 64% of decks
$0.36
Harbinger of the Tides+57% Synergy
in 58% of decks
$0.25
Mist Dancer+55% Synergy
in 57% of decks
$0.27
Lullmage Mentor+53% Synergy
in 56% of decks
$8.11
Deepchannel Mentor+52% Synergy
in 55% of decks
$4.71
Harbinger of the Seas+46% Synergy
in 54% of decks
$1.57
Tishana's Tidebinder+45% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$2.40
Tempest Caller+43% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$0.31
Mist-Cloaked Herald+42% Synergy
in 46% of decks
$0.28
Triton Shorestalker+41% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$0.44
River Sneak+38% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$0.27
Wanderwine Prophets+37% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$15.76
Thada Adel, Acquisitor+37% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$10.22
Seahunter+36% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$3.79
Daughter of the Deep+32% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$2.15
Cursecatcher+32% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$0.42
Attuma, Atlantean Warlord+31% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$0.27
Mindspring Merfolk+31% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$0.35
Master of Waves+28% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$0.45
Cosi's Trickster+27% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$0.45
Kiora, the Rising Tide+27% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$0.37
Thassa, God of the Sea+27% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$5.99
Tidal Warrior+24% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.24
Summon: Leviathan+23% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$1.49
Namor the Sub-Mariner+22% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$2.05
Harmonized Trio+22% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$1.12
Silvergill Mentor+21% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.20
Empress Galina+21% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$14.57
Merfolk Looter+21% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$0.38
Floodpits Drowner+21% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.39
Disruptor of Currents+20% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.17
Mistcaller+19% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.37
Sea Scryer+18% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.24
Champions of the Shoal+17% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.13
Gray Harbor Merfolk+16% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.17
Surgespanner+16% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.22
Stormtide Leviathan+15% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$1.42
Metallic Mimic+14% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$1.19
Library Larcenist+13% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.23
Tideshaper Mystic+13% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.25
Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep+12% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.33
Reef Shaman+12% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.24
Alandra, Sky Dreamer+9% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$9.01
Glasspool Mimic+8% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$7.11
Talrand, Sky Summoner+8% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$1.40
Roaming Throne+8% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$51.90
Thassa's Oracle+7% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$23.73
Wonder+7% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$3.65
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Svyelun of Sea and Sky safe.
Thassa's Rebuff+30% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$0.36
Harmonized Crescendo+26% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$0.98
Flare of Denial+17% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$3.38
Negate+11% Synergy
in 49% of decks
$0.15
Filter Out+11% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.25
Counterspell+10% Synergy
in 76% of decks
$4.36
Rapid Hybridization+10% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$0.96
High Tide+7% Synergy
in 52% of decks
$2.07
Aetherize+5% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$0.58
Spell Pierce+5% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.26
Reality Shift+5% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$0.26
Cryptic Command+4% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$4.59
Mana Leak+4% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.31
Wash Away+3% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.53
March of Swirling Mist+3% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$4.61
Cancel+3% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.25
Flow of Knowledge+2% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.23
Essence Scatter+2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.20
Jwari Disruption+2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.37
Engulf the Shore+1% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$3.64
Pongify+1% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$3.63
Resculpt+1% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.22
Disdainful Stroke+1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.18
Unsummon+1% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.23
Cyclonic Rift+0% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$39.05
Disallow+0% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$1.87
Strix Serenade+0% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$2.44
Aetherspouts-1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.76
Dispel-1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.40
Force of Will-2% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$58.52
Mystic Confluence-2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.99
Archmage's Charm-2% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$2.01
Force of Negation-3% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$45.74
Pact of Negation-3% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$15.45
Fierce Guardianship-3% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$67.32
Sink into Stupor-4% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$8.94
Three Steps Ahead-4% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$5.67
Swan Song-5% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$12.21
Muddle the Mixture-5% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$3.07
Narset's Reversal-5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$2.71
Mana Drain-5% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$54.90
Rewind-6% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.41
Snap-8% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$3.34
Mystical Tutor-8% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$17.14
Arcane Denial-8% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$2.35
Opt-9% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.30
An Offer You Can't Refuse-10% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$3.24
Brainstorm-10% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$0.55
Frantic Search-22% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.77
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Svyelun of Sea and Sky's game plan and control the board.
Distant Melody+45% Synergy
in 51% of decks
$0.39
Aquitect's Will+42% Synergy
in 48% of decks
$0.35
Raise the Palisade+28% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$10.74
Inundate+11% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$12.45
Spectral Deluge+8% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$4.24
River's Rebuke+7% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.52
Rite of Replication+7% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.30
Ravenform+6% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.30
Chart a Course+6% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.14
Wash Out+4% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.40
Curse of the Swine+1% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.30
Ponder0% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$2.85
Sea Gate Restoration-6% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$36.76
Preordain-6% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.86
Windfall-13% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$5.34
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Bident of Thassa+53% Synergy
in 66% of decks
$0.51
Herald's Horn+34% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$3.04
Kefnet's Monument+31% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$0.45
Vanquisher's Banner+29% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$4.51
Door of Destinies+16% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$2.88
Quicksilver Fountain+16% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$3.81
Coat of Arms+11% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$17.68
Banner of Kinship+11% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$7.41
Chronicle of Victory+10% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$23.16
Icon of Ancestry+9% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.38
Aether Vial+8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$3.00
Sword of the Animist+5% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$5.98
Stoneforge Masterwork+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$4.28
Dawn-Blessed Pennant+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.31
Urza's Incubator+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$20.15
Sapphire Medallion+3% Synergy
in 63% of decks
$8.47
Commander's Plate+1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$36.67
Wayfarer's Bauble-4% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.30
Lightning Greaves-4% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$3.22
Swiftfoot Boots-8% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$1.86
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Svyelun of Sea and Sky's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Deeproot Pilgrimage+73% Synergy
in 75% of decks
$1.78
Merrow Commerce+63% Synergy
in 65% of decks
$11.78
Kindred Discovery+50% Synergy
in 58% of decks
$5.66
Reflections of Littjara+49% Synergy
in 52% of decks
$2.66
Spreading Seas+31% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$0.28
Reconnaissance Mission+22% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$0.34
Coastal Piracy+13% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.27
Military Intelligence+9% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.34
Sea's Claim+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.26
Eaten by Piranhas+6% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.35
Curiosity+6% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$1.35
Intruder Alarm+5% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$5.98
Imprisoned in the Moon+4% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.35
Wizard Class+3% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$3.05
Back to Basics+2% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$6.10
Witness Protection+1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.27
Aqueous Form+1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.30
Amphibian Downpour+0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$1.87
Leyline of Anticipation0% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$4.95
Rhystic Study-3% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$67.78
Mystic Remora-4% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$13.57
Teferi's Ageless Insight-8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$5.77
Propaganda-9% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$2.19
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Three Tree City+19% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$28.20
Castle Vantress+14% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$0.34
Halimar Depths+13% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.39
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx+12% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$44.36
Mutavault+11% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$4.20
Svyelunite Temple+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.79
Rogue's Passage+4% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.38
Lonely Sandbar+4% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.21
Mystic Sanctuary+3% Synergy
in 54% of decks
$1.32
Rivendell+3% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$1.30
Hall of Storm Giants+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.56
Coral Atoll+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.57
Reliquary Tower+2% Synergy
in 58% of decks
$4.38
Riptide Laboratory+1% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.63
Scavenger Grounds+0% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.31
Remote Isle+0% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.22
Minamo, School at Water's Edge+0% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$57.56
War Room0% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$3.54
Otawara, Soaring City-1% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$27.82
Temple of the False God-2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.35
Mistrise Village-3% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$6.77
Academy Ruins-12% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$4.27
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Patchwork Banner+24% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$2.69
Heraldic Banner+18% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$0.34
Nyx Lotus+6% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$4.92
Sky Diamond+0% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.28
Caged Sun+0% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$3.89
Commander's Sphere-1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.19
Throne of Eldraine-2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$29.44
Decanter of Endless Water-2% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$4.54
Sol Ring-5% Synergy
in 79% of decks
$1.25
Arcane Signet-8% Synergy
in 56% of decks
$0.37
Thought Vessel-8% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$1.99
Midnight Clock-8% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.61
Fellwar Stone-11% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$11.99
Mind Stone-14% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.32
Lands
The mana base foundation for Svyelun of Sea and Sky decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Path of Ancestry+35% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$0.25
Cavern of Souls+19% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$50.84
Glasspool Mimic+8% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$7.11
Umara Wizard+4% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.19
Island+3% Synergy
in 97% of decks
$0.08
Jwari Disruption+2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.37
Command Tower+1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.23
Myriad Landscape-4% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.31
Sink into Stupor-4% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$8.94
Sea Gate Restoration-6% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$36.76
Svyelun of Sea and Sky Deck Stats
Based on 1,680 Svyelun of Sea and Sky decks.
| Mana value | Cards |
|---|---|
| 1 | 12 |
| 2 | 20 |
| 3 | 16 |
| 4 | 9 |
| 5 | 4 |
| 6 | 2 |
99
cards
- Creature 31
- Instant 12
- Sorcery 5
- Artifact 9
- Enchantment 8
- Land 34
| Card type | Cards |
|---|---|
| Creature | 31 |
| Instant | 12 |
| Sorcery | 5 |
| Artifact | 9 |
| Enchantment | 8 |
| Land | 34 |
Lands: 28 basic, 6 nonbasic
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