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Hakbal of the Surging Soul
Price tag $0.38

Legendary Creature — Merfolk Scout

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Playstyle & Strategy

Merfolk 43% +1/+1 Counters 27% Explore 7% Aggro 4% Ramp 3%
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New Cards

Recent-set cards that Hakbal of the Surging Soul players are trying out in Aggro decks.

Harmonized Trio Harmonized Trio
+19% Synergy $0.72
Attuma, Atlantean Warlord Attuma, Atlantean Warlord
+6% Synergy $0.29
Orysa, Tide Choreographer Orysa, Tide Choreographer
+4% Synergy $0.18
Germination Practicum Germination Practicum
0% Synergy $8.78
Turbulent Wilderness Turbulent Wilderness
-8% Synergy $5.40

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Hakbal of the Surging Soul's Aggro builds — cards that lean hardest into the Aggro theme.

Nicanzil, Current Conductor Nicanzil, Current Conductor
+91% Synergy $0.19
Svyelun of Sea and Sky Svyelun of Sea and Sky
+86% Synergy $0.54
Master of the Pearl Trident Master of the Pearl Trident
+86% Synergy $0.44
Topography Tracker Topography Tracker
+84% Synergy $0.27
Emperor Mihail II Emperor Mihail II
+83% Synergy $0.36
Herald of Secret Streams Herald of Secret Streams
+82% Synergy $9.09
Stonybrook Banneret Stonybrook Banneret
+80% Synergy $0.21
Merrow Reejerey Merrow Reejerey
+79% Synergy $0.27
Kopala, Warden of Waves Kopala, Warden of Waves
+79% Synergy $0.35
Merfolk Sovereign Merfolk Sovereign
+77% Synergy $0.34

Top Cards

The staple cards most Hakbal of the Surging Soul Aggro decks run as their core.

Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca
+76% Synergy $0.40
Seafloor Oracle Seafloor Oracle
+75% Synergy $0.23
Vodalian Hexcatcher Vodalian Hexcatcher
+74% Synergy $5.81
Deeproot Waters Deeproot Waters
+73% Synergy $0.34
Mist Dancer Mist Dancer
+73% Synergy $0.24
Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
+72% Synergy $2.53
Deeproot Pilgrimage Deeproot Pilgrimage
+72% Synergy $1.63
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+70% Synergy $2.09
Cold-Eyed Selkie Cold-Eyed Selkie
+68% Synergy $0.35
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+65% Synergy $0.37

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Hakbal of the Surging Soul Aggro game on their own.

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+10% Synergy $40.14
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+5% Synergy $54.33
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+3% Synergy $23.44
Force of Will Force of Will
+2% Synergy $62.85
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
0% Synergy $72.26
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-3% Synergy $26.56
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-3% Synergy $16.95
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $131.68
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
-11% Synergy $14.50

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Aggro plan in Hakbal of the Surging Soul decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Singer of Swift Rivers Singer of Swift Rivers
+69% Synergy $0.30
Deeproot Elite Deeproot Elite
+67% Synergy $0.26
Thieving Skydiver Thieving Skydiver
+67% Synergy $0.34
Lord of Atlantis Lord of Atlantis
+66% Synergy $9.25
Zegana, Utopian Speaker Zegana, Utopian Speaker
+62% Synergy $0.30
Benthic Biomancer Benthic Biomancer
+60% Synergy $0.21
Tishana's Tidebinder Tishana's Tidebinder
+59% Synergy $2.43
Deeproot Historian Deeproot Historian
+56% Synergy $0.25
Kiora's Follower Kiora's Follower
+52% Synergy $0.33
Merfolk Mistbinder Merfolk Mistbinder
+49% Synergy $0.21
Realmwalker Realmwalker
+47% Synergy $1.12
Metallic Mimic Metallic Mimic
+41% Synergy $0.63
Harbinger of the Seas Harbinger of the Seas
+38% Synergy $1.41
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+37% Synergy $47.63
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
+36% Synergy $0.23
Forerunner of the Heralds Forerunner of the Heralds
+34% Synergy $0.44
Merfolk Cave-Diver Merfolk Cave-Diver
+32% Synergy $0.18
Tide Shaper Tide Shaper
+31% Synergy $0.30
Tributary Instructor Tributary Instructor
+28% Synergy $0.27
Deepfathom Echo Deepfathom Echo
+28% Synergy $0.28
Merfolk Skydiver Merfolk Skydiver
+27% Synergy $0.27
Wildgrowth Walker Wildgrowth Walker
+27% Synergy $0.40
Wanderwine Prophets Wanderwine Prophets
+27% Synergy $16.00
Mindspring Merfolk Mindspring Merfolk
+25% Synergy $0.61
Thada Adel, Acquisitor Thada Adel, Acquisitor
+23% Synergy $18.56
Mist-Cloaked Herald Mist-Cloaked Herald
+22% Synergy $0.36
Merrow Harbinger Merrow Harbinger
+21% Synergy $2.78
Sage of Fables Sage of Fables
+20% Synergy $0.26
Summon: Leviathan Summon: Leviathan
+19% Synergy $1.39
Tishana, Voice of Thunder Tishana, Voice of Thunder
+19% Synergy $0.50
Jadelight Spelunker Jadelight Spelunker
+19% Synergy $0.30
Surgespanner Surgespanner
+18% Synergy $0.24
Cenote Scout Cenote Scout
+18% Synergy $0.24
Prime Speaker Zegana Prime Speaker Zegana
+17% Synergy $0.18
Wonder Wonder
+17% Synergy $1.70
Deepchannel Mentor Deepchannel Mentor
+17% Synergy $4.85
Vorel of the Hull Clade Vorel of the Hull Clade
+15% Synergy $0.28
Kiora, the Rising Tide Kiora, the Rising Tide
+15% Synergy $0.36
Sentinel of the Nameless City Sentinel of the Nameless City
+15% Synergy $0.41
Silvergill Adept Silvergill Adept
+15% Synergy $0.22
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
+14% Synergy $2.34
Triton Shorestalker Triton Shorestalker
+14% Synergy $0.41
Seahunter Seahunter
+14% Synergy $3.61
Floodpits Drowner Floodpits Drowner
+14% Synergy $0.30
Danny Pink Danny Pink
+14% Synergy $14.73
Merfolk Trickster Merfolk Trickster
+14% Synergy $0.46
Lullmage Mentor Lullmage Mentor
+13% Synergy $5.35
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+10% Synergy $3.50
Thrasios, Triton Hero Thrasios, Triton Hero
+9% Synergy $31.69
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+9% Synergy $6.83

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Hakbal of the Surging Soul's Aggro deck ahead.

Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+38% Synergy $0.96
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+21% Synergy $3.19
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+20% Synergy $14.29
Beast Within Beast Within
+18% Synergy $0.46
Aetherize Aetherize
+18% Synergy $0.38
Stubborn Denial Stubborn Denial
+16% Synergy $3.04
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+14% Synergy $2.39
Quandrix Command Quandrix Command
+10% Synergy $0.24
Mutational Advantage Mutational Advantage
+10% Synergy $7.71
Harmonized Crescendo Harmonized Crescendo
+10% Synergy $0.84
Ruinous Intrusion Ruinous Intrusion
+10% Synergy $0.31
Counterspell Counterspell
+7% Synergy $3.77
Swan Song Swan Song
+6% Synergy $8.50
Pongify Pongify
+5% Synergy $1.54
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+5% Synergy $5.19
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+3% Synergy $56.81
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+3% Synergy $0.89
Filter Out Filter Out
+3% Synergy $0.27
Negate Negate
+2% Synergy $0.24
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+2% Synergy $2.38
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+1% Synergy $52.62
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
0% Synergy $1.92
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
0% Synergy $1.03
Repulsive Mutation Repulsive Mutation
0% Synergy $0.67
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-3% Synergy $0.40
Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
-5% Synergy $0.37
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-6% Synergy $0.32
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-9% Synergy $1.62

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Aggro game plan forward for Hakbal of the Surging Soul.

Wave Goodbye Wave Goodbye
+64% Synergy $1.00
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+32% Synergy $9.49
Bygone Marvels Bygone Marvels
+17% Synergy $0.24
Ravenform Ravenform
+9% Synergy $0.45
Aquitect's Will Aquitect's Will
+9% Synergy $0.37
Explore Explore
+8% Synergy $0.29
Triumph of the Hordes Triumph of the Hordes
+6% Synergy $12.36
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+5% Synergy $1.96
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+5% Synergy $0.59
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+5% Synergy $0.56
Over the Edge Over the Edge
+5% Synergy $0.24
River's Rebuke River's Rebuke
+4% Synergy $0.28
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+4% Synergy $0.34
Three Visits Three Visits
+3% Synergy $4.60
Shared Roots Shared Roots
+2% Synergy $0.40
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+1% Synergy $5.68
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
0% Synergy $0.26
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-2% Synergy $1.54
Farseek Farseek
-2% Synergy $0.53
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
-5% Synergy $51.45
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-14% Synergy $0.47
Cultivate Cultivate
-27% Synergy $0.34

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Hakbal of the Surging Soul Aggro decks.

Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+19% Synergy $5.02
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+16% Synergy $0.39
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+13% Synergy $65.54
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+13% Synergy $4.39
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+12% Synergy $2.46
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+10% Synergy $62.89
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+7% Synergy $19.48
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+4% Synergy $5.54
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+4% Synergy $16.54
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+3% Synergy $5.28
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+2% Synergy $11.21
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-1% Synergy $3.66

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Aggro strategy in Hakbal of the Surging Soul decks.

Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+56% Synergy $5.49
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+40% Synergy $6.18
Merrow Commerce Merrow Commerce
+31% Synergy $14.55
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+23% Synergy $2.11
Simic Ascendancy Simic Ascendancy
+22% Synergy $0.52
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+20% Synergy $8.56
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+15% Synergy $35.69
Bred for the Hunt Bred for the Hunt
+15% Synergy $0.50
Twists and Turns Mycoid Maze Twists and Turns
+14% Synergy $0.26
Exploration Exploration
+12% Synergy $34.14
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+12% Synergy $15.55
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+9% Synergy $8.73
Spreading Seas Spreading Seas
+9% Synergy $0.21
Intruder Alarm Intruder Alarm
+8% Synergy $4.63
Path of Discovery Path of Discovery
+6% Synergy $0.31
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+4% Synergy $7.95
Loading Zone Loading Zone
+4% Synergy $1.16
Elven Chorus Elven Chorus
+2% Synergy $4.41
Hadana's Climb Winged Temple of Orazca Hadana's Climb
+1% Synergy $3.03
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
0% Synergy $7.75
Doubling Season Doubling Season
-1% Synergy $32.23
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-2% Synergy $28.04
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-3% Synergy $12.67
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-4% Synergy $0.47

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Hakbal of the Surging Soul's Aggro game plan.

Oko, Thief of Crowns Oko, Thief of Crowns
0% Synergy $4.88

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Hakbal of the Surging Soul Aggro decks.

Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+43% Synergy $2.27
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+25% Synergy $0.63
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+24% Synergy $3.36
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+22% Synergy $0.40
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+20% Synergy $27.19
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+13% Synergy $0.33
Llanowar Reborn Llanowar Reborn
+12% Synergy $0.26
Mutavault Mutavault
+9% Synergy $4.28
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+7% Synergy $27.39
Secret Tunnel Secret Tunnel
+5% Synergy $2.59
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+4% Synergy $49.11
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+3% Synergy $14.92
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+3% Synergy $54.27
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+1% Synergy $8.25
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+1% Synergy $0.31
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.29
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
0% Synergy $1.09
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
-1% Synergy $4.25

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Hakbal of the Surging Soul's Aggro strategy.

Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+12% Synergy $0.69
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+11% Synergy $1.84
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+7% Synergy $1.89
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+2% Synergy $4.44
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+1% Synergy $1.92
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-1% Synergy $0.35
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.26
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-3% Synergy $0.44

Lands

The mana base behind Hakbal of the Surging Soul's Aggro decks.

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+54% Synergy $0.31
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+53% Synergy $0.29
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+49% Synergy $0.28
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+30% Synergy $51.61
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+28% Synergy $0.32
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
+27% Synergy $0.27
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+18% Synergy $0.87
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+15% Synergy $0.36
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+15% Synergy $9.06
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
+15% Synergy $6.46
Eclipsed Realms Eclipsed Realms
+15% Synergy $0.42
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
+14% Synergy $4.97
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
+14% Synergy $1.57
Command Tower Command Tower
+12% Synergy $0.34
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+12% Synergy $0.30
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+12% Synergy $3.68
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+9% Synergy $6.83
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+8% Synergy $11.09
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
+8% Synergy $1.45
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+5% Synergy $35.70
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+5% Synergy $5.19
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+5% Synergy $0.56
Forest Forest
+4% Synergy $0.17
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+4% Synergy $0.28
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+4% Synergy $34.97
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.21
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+1% Synergy $0.34
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+1% Synergy $5.68
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
-2% Synergy $0.25
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.31
Tropical Island Tropical Island
-2% Synergy
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-2% Synergy $15.03
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-2% Synergy $10.13
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-2% Synergy $19.37
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-2% Synergy $38.56
Rain-Slicked Copse Rain-Slicked Copse
-3% Synergy $0.27
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-3% Synergy $17.02
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-3% Synergy $28.51
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
-3% Synergy $0.47
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-4% Synergy $1.05
Sodden Verdure Sodden Verdure
-6% Synergy $0.42
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
-7% Synergy $0.29
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-8% Synergy $0.24
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-19% Synergy $0.33

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Hakbal of the Surging Soul: Aggro.

Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca
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
Svyelun of Sea and Sky Svyelun of Sea and Sky
Emperor Mihail II Emperor Mihail II
Kopala, Warden of Waves Kopala, Warden of Waves
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Thrasios, Triton Hero Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Ezuri, Claw of Progress Ezuri, Claw of Progress
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Thrasios, Triton Hero Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Elrond of the White Council Elrond of the White Council
Verazol, the Split Current Verazol, the Split Current
Sygg, River Guide Sygg, River Guide
Experiment Kraj Experiment Kraj
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Numa, Joraga Chieftain Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Slurrk, All-Ingesting Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Slurrk, All-Ingesting Sakashima of a Thousand Faces // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Arwen Undómiel Arwen Undómiel
Lonis, Genetics Expert Lonis, Genetics Expert
Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Slurrk, All-Ingesting Silas Renn, Seeker Adept // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Me, the Immortal Me, the Immortal
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
The Swarmlord The Swarmlord
Kodama of the West Tree Kodama of the West Tree
Tanazir Quandrix Tanazir Quandrix
Vorel of the Hull Clade Vorel of the Hull Clade
Sin, Unending Cataclysm Sin, Unending Cataclysm
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Master Chef Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Master Chef
Ms. Bumbleflower Ms. Bumbleflower
Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
Zegana, Utopian Speaker Zegana, Utopian Speaker
Pir, Imaginative Rascal Toothy, Imaginary Friend Pir, Imaginative Rascal // Toothy, Imaginary Friend
Kimahri, Valiant Guardian Kimahri, Valiant Guardian
Marcus, Mutant Mayor Marcus, Mutant Mayor
Roalesk, Apex Hybrid Roalesk, Apex Hybrid
The Thirteenth Doctor The Thirteenth Doctor
Galadriel, Light of Valinor Galadriel, Light of Valinor
Gargos, Vicious Watcher Gargos, Vicious Watcher
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan