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Hakbal of the Surging Soul
Price tag $0.35

Legendary Creature — Merfolk Scout

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Playstyle & Strategy

Merfolk 33% +1/+1 Counters 31% Explore 9% Aggro 5% Ramp 4%
View Average Decklist All Hakbal of the Surging Soul Decks

Brackets

Brackets let a table agree on how strong their decks are before shuffling up, so a cEDH list doesn't land in a casual pod. Pick one to see what Hakbal of the Surging Soul decks at that level play.

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Exhibition: theme first, winning second
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Core: roughly preconstructed deck power
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Upgraded: tuned decks, up to three Game Changers
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Optimized: high power, anything goes
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cEDH: built to win in competitive play

Budget

$ shows the cheapest Hakbal of the Surging Soul builds, $$$ the most expensive ones.

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New Cards

Recent-set cards showing up in Core Hakbal of the Surging Soul decks.

Divining Duelist Divining Duelist
+0% Synergy 1% Inclusion $0.11
Grandmother Goby Grandmother Goby
+0% Synergy 0% Inclusion
Compel Brutality Compel Brutality
+0% Synergy 0% Inclusion $0.14
Hall of Echoes Hall of Echoes
-1% Synergy 1% Inclusion $2.77

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy cards in Core Hakbal of the Surging Soul decks.

Nicanzil, Current Conductor Nicanzil, Current Conductor
+91% Synergy 98% Inclusion $0.25
Svyelun of Sea and Sky Svyelun of Sea and Sky
+85% Synergy 94% Inclusion $0.47
Emperor Mihail II Emperor Mihail II
+84% Synergy 92% Inclusion $0.34
Master of the Pearl Trident Master of the Pearl Trident
+84% Synergy 94% Inclusion $1.55
Merfolk Sovereign Merfolk Sovereign
+84% Synergy 92% Inclusion $0.37
Merrow Reejerey Merrow Reejerey
+84% Synergy 92% Inclusion $0.31
Kopala, Warden of Waves Kopala, Warden of Waves
+83% Synergy 91% Inclusion $0.35
Stonybrook Banneret Stonybrook Banneret
+83% Synergy 91% Inclusion $0.30
Deeproot Waters Deeproot Waters
+83% Synergy 90% Inclusion $0.26
Seafloor Oracle Seafloor Oracle
+78% Synergy 86% Inclusion $0.31

Top Cards

The cards most Core Hakbal of the Surging Soul decks run.

Nicanzil, Current Conductor Nicanzil, Current Conductor
+91% Synergy 98% Inclusion $0.25
Svyelun of Sea and Sky Svyelun of Sea and Sky
+85% Synergy 94% Inclusion $0.47
Emperor Mihail II Emperor Mihail II
+84% Synergy 92% Inclusion $0.34
Master of the Pearl Trident Master of the Pearl Trident
+84% Synergy 94% Inclusion $1.55
Merfolk Sovereign Merfolk Sovereign
+84% Synergy 92% Inclusion $0.37
Merrow Reejerey Merrow Reejerey
+84% Synergy 92% Inclusion $0.31
Kopala, Warden of Waves Kopala, Warden of Waves
+83% Synergy 91% Inclusion $0.35
Stonybrook Banneret Stonybrook Banneret
+83% Synergy 91% Inclusion $0.30
Deeproot Waters Deeproot Waters
+83% Synergy 90% Inclusion $0.26
Herald of Secret Streams Herald of Secret Streams
+78% Synergy 93% Inclusion $6.11

Creatures

Creatures played in Core Hakbal of the Surging Soul decks.

Seafloor Oracle Seafloor Oracle
+78% Synergy 86% Inclusion $0.31
Singer of Swift Rivers Singer of Swift Rivers
+77% Synergy 84% Inclusion $0.28
Deeproot Elite Deeproot Elite
+76% Synergy 83% Inclusion $0.30
Cold-Eyed Selkie Cold-Eyed Selkie
+74% Synergy 85% Inclusion $0.33
Zegana, Utopian Speaker Zegana, Utopian Speaker
+73% Synergy 81% Inclusion $0.32
Merfolk Mistbinder Merfolk Mistbinder
+69% Synergy 76% Inclusion $0.18
Thieving Skydiver Thieving Skydiver
+66% Synergy 73% Inclusion $0.39
Benthic Biomancer Benthic Biomancer
+62% Synergy 68% Inclusion $0.20
Realmwalker Realmwalker
+60% Synergy 67% Inclusion $2.43
Metallic Mimic Metallic Mimic
+56% Synergy 61% Inclusion $1.32
Kiora's Follower Kiora's Follower
+54% Synergy 67% Inclusion $0.33
Vodalian Hexcatcher Vodalian Hexcatcher
+52% Synergy 59% Inclusion $5.45
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
+51% Synergy 81% Inclusion $0.27
Merfolk Skydiver Merfolk Skydiver
+51% Synergy 57% Inclusion $0.33
Tishana, Voice of Thunder Tishana, Voice of Thunder
+46% Synergy 52% Inclusion $0.34
Lord of Atlantis Lord of Atlantis
+41% Synergy 47% Inclusion $9.90
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
+39% Synergy 49% Inclusion $2.96
Prime Speaker Zegana Prime Speaker Zegana
+39% Synergy 49% Inclusion $0.20
Vorel of the Hull Clade Vorel of the Hull Clade
+38% Synergy 47% Inclusion $0.33
Tishana's Tidebinder Tishana's Tidebinder
+37% Synergy 42% Inclusion $2.60
Deepfathom Echo Deepfathom Echo
+28% Synergy 31% Inclusion $0.27
Forerunner of the Heralds Forerunner of the Heralds
+28% Synergy 31% Inclusion $0.33
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+24% Synergy 30% Inclusion $4.52
Jadelight Spelunker Jadelight Spelunker
+22% Synergy 25% Inclusion $0.35
Coralhelm Commander Coralhelm Commander
+22% Synergy 24% Inclusion $0.29
Wildgrowth Walker Wildgrowth Walker
+19% Synergy 21% Inclusion $0.31
Attuma, Atlantean Warlord Attuma, Atlantean Warlord
+18% Synergy 21% Inclusion $0.29
Xolatoyac, the Smiling Flood Xolatoyac, the Smiling Flood
+18% Synergy 24% Inclusion $0.47
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+16% Synergy 24% Inclusion $52.93
Namor, Scourge of the Seas Namor, Scourge of the Seas
+16% Synergy 18% Inclusion $0.73
Cenote Scout Cenote Scout
+16% Synergy 18% Inclusion $0.20
Mindspring Merfolk Mindspring Merfolk
+14% Synergy 17% Inclusion $0.41
Harbinger of the Seas Harbinger of the Seas
+14% Synergy 18% Inclusion $1.52
Tempest Caller Tempest Caller
+14% Synergy 16% Inclusion $0.28
Merrow Harbinger Merrow Harbinger
+14% Synergy 16% Inclusion $2.81
Sentinel of the Nameless City Sentinel of the Nameless City
+14% Synergy 15% Inclusion $0.38
Kiora, the Rising Tide Kiora, the Rising Tide
+13% Synergy 16% Inclusion $0.36
Mist-Cloaked Herald Mist-Cloaked Herald
+13% Synergy 16% Inclusion $0.28
Tide Shaper Tide Shaper
+13% Synergy 15% Inclusion $0.31
Daughter of the Deep Daughter of the Deep
+12% Synergy 14% Inclusion $2.31
Seahunter Seahunter
+11% Synergy 13% Inclusion $3.78
Summon: Leviathan Summon: Leviathan
+10% Synergy 18% Inclusion $1.35
Jadelight Ranger Jadelight Ranger
+10% Synergy 12% Inclusion $0.34
Merfolk Looter Merfolk Looter
+9% Synergy 11% Inclusion $0.38
Harmonized Trio Harmonized Trio
+9% Synergy 14% Inclusion $0.78
Silvergill Adept Silvergill Adept
+9% Synergy 11% Inclusion $0.19
Triton Shorestalker Triton Shorestalker
+8% Synergy 11% Inclusion $0.46
Deepchannel Mentor Deepchannel Mentor
+8% Synergy 9% Inclusion $5.07
Wonder Wonder
+7% Synergy 10% Inclusion $3.92
Murkfiend Liege Murkfiend Liege
-1% Synergy 12% Inclusion $4.03

Instants

Instants played in Core Hakbal of the Surging Soul decks.

Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+71% Synergy 85% Inclusion $0.39
Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
+67% Synergy 78% Inclusion $5.30
Aetherize Aetherize
+45% Synergy 58% Inclusion $0.44
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+45% Synergy 73% Inclusion $0.83
Quandrix Command Quandrix Command
+35% Synergy 42% Inclusion $0.31
Ruinous Intrusion Ruinous Intrusion
+33% Synergy 36% Inclusion $0.53
Beast Within Beast Within
+26% Synergy 74% Inclusion $0.77
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+21% Synergy 65% Inclusion $0.33
Commit // Memory Commit // Memory
+13% Synergy 15% Inclusion $0.33
Harmonized Crescendo Harmonized Crescendo
+8% Synergy 12% Inclusion $1.12
Mutational Advantage Mutational Advantage
+7% Synergy 13% Inclusion $7.36
Filter Out Filter Out
+4% Synergy 6% Inclusion $0.27
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+3% Synergy 7% Inclusion $3.55
Stubborn Denial Stubborn Denial
+2% Synergy 5% Inclusion $3.85
Negate Negate
0% Synergy 24% Inclusion $0.15
Repulsive Mutation Repulsive Mutation
0% Synergy 6% Inclusion $0.60
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-1% Synergy 7% Inclusion $1.27
Counterspell Counterspell
-1% Synergy 47% Inclusion $4.42
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-5% Synergy 9% Inclusion $0.55
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-6% Synergy 24% Inclusion $17.45
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-7% Synergy 5% Inclusion $8.43
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-7% Synergy 16% Inclusion $2.80
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-9% Synergy 13% Inclusion $1.87
Pongify Pongify
-10% Synergy 14% Inclusion $2.93
Swan Song Swan Song
-12% Synergy 7% Inclusion $10.83

Sorceries

Sorceries played in Core Hakbal of the Surging Soul decks.

Wave Goodbye Wave Goodbye
+71% Synergy 82% Inclusion $1.34
Ravenform Ravenform
+36% Synergy 40% Inclusion $0.38
Explore Explore
+33% Synergy 53% Inclusion $0.20
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+26% Synergy 60% Inclusion $1.97
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+24% Synergy 37% Inclusion $0.26
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+16% Synergy 23% Inclusion $12.18
Over the Edge Over the Edge
+8% Synergy 10% Inclusion $0.21
Aquitect's Will Aquitect's Will
+6% Synergy 8% Inclusion $0.35
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+5% Synergy 9% Inclusion $0.38
River's Rebuke River's Rebuke
+4% Synergy 7% Inclusion $0.35
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+1% Synergy 14% Inclusion $0.98
Farseek Farseek
-10% Synergy 16% Inclusion $0.45
Three Visits Three Visits
-16% Synergy 10% Inclusion $5.49
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-16% Synergy 23% Inclusion $1.27
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-17% Synergy 16% Inclusion $2.23
Cultivate Cultivate
-24% Synergy 21% Inclusion $0.40

Utility Artifacts

Utility artifacts played in Core Hakbal of the Surging Soul decks.

Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+36% Synergy 61% Inclusion $1.88
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+14% Synergy 21% Inclusion $0.45
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+10% Synergy 14% Inclusion $5.64
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+10% Synergy 20% Inclusion $7.07
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+4% Synergy 7% Inclusion $7.60
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+4% Synergy 6% Inclusion $4.78
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+2% Synergy 9% Inclusion $60.71
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
0% Synergy 6% Inclusion $12.70
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-9% Synergy 10% Inclusion $3.79

Enchantments

Enchantments played in Core Hakbal of the Surging Soul decks.

Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+69% Synergy 88% Inclusion $3.04
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+65% Synergy 75% Inclusion $4.75
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+60% Synergy 73% Inclusion $7.84
Deeproot Pilgrimage Deeproot Pilgrimage
+59% Synergy 66% Inclusion $1.67
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+53% Synergy 60% Inclusion $2.79
Simic Ascendancy Simic Ascendancy
+43% Synergy 57% Inclusion $0.44
Merrow Commerce Merrow Commerce
+24% Synergy 29% Inclusion $16.32
Twists and Turns Mycoid Maze Twists and Turns
+20% Synergy 22% Inclusion $0.28
Bred for the Hunt Bred for the Hunt
+11% Synergy 16% Inclusion $0.47
Path of Discovery Path of Discovery
+10% Synergy 13% Inclusion $0.21
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+7% Synergy 13% Inclusion $8.74
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+5% Synergy 10% Inclusion $4.91
Spreading Seas Spreading Seas
+4% Synergy 6% Inclusion $0.27
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+3% Synergy 6% Inclusion $16.34
Hadana's Climb Winged Temple of Orazca Hadana's Climb
+2% Synergy 6% Inclusion $2.24
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+1% Synergy 7% Inclusion $9.00
Exploration Exploration
+0% Synergy 13% Inclusion $30.88
Burgeoning Burgeoning
0% Synergy 6% Inclusion $34.39
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
-1% Synergy 6% Inclusion $10.81
Doubling Season Doubling Season
-4% Synergy 7% Inclusion $32.38

Utility Lands

Utility lands played in Core Hakbal of the Surging Soul decks.

Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+59% Synergy 71% Inclusion $2.66
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+42% Synergy 66% Inclusion $0.77
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+42% Synergy 62% Inclusion $0.74
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+41% Synergy 58% Inclusion $0.37
Llanowar Reborn Llanowar Reborn
+39% Synergy 45% Inclusion $0.29
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+30% Synergy 81% Inclusion $5.14
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+19% Synergy 35% Inclusion $0.27
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+5% Synergy 10% Inclusion $28.67
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-6% Synergy 6% Inclusion $1.39
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-13% Synergy 6% Inclusion $27.93
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-15% Synergy 5% Inclusion $16.34
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-16% Synergy 6% Inclusion $49.43

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing in Core Hakbal of the Surging Soul decks.

Simic Signet Simic Signet
+23% Synergy 52% Inclusion $0.36
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+19% Synergy 82% Inclusion $0.62
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+17% Synergy 24% Inclusion $0.29
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+10% Synergy 90% Inclusion $1.55
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+6% Synergy 10% Inclusion $2.72
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-5% Synergy 15% Inclusion $2.25
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-10% Synergy 11% Inclusion $0.46

Lands

The lands Core Hakbal of the Surging Soul decks run.

Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+70% Synergy 77% Inclusion $0.30
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+70% Synergy 76% Inclusion $0.32
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+65% Synergy 83% Inclusion $0.26
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
+40% Synergy 80% Inclusion $0.28
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+30% Synergy 67% Inclusion $0.33
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+27% Synergy 47% Inclusion $0.30
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+27% Synergy 90% Inclusion $0.35
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+22% Synergy 67% Inclusion $0.36
Eclipsed Realms Eclipsed Realms
+13% Synergy 15% Inclusion $0.44
Command Tower Command Tower
+9% Synergy 95% Inclusion $0.26
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+7% Synergy 13% Inclusion $50.62
Island Island
+3% Synergy 100% Inclusion $0.08
Forest Forest
+3% Synergy 99% Inclusion $0.09
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
-1% Synergy 12% Inclusion $1.70
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
-4% Synergy 15% Inclusion $4.55
Rain-Slicked Copse Rain-Slicked Copse
-4% Synergy 5% Inclusion $0.28
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
-5% Synergy 14% Inclusion $1.70
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
-5% Synergy 14% Inclusion $4.90
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
-5% Synergy 10% Inclusion $0.20
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
-6% Synergy 9% Inclusion $0.28
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-7% Synergy 5% Inclusion $8.43
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
-8% Synergy 13% Inclusion $0.21
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-9% Synergy 38% Inclusion $1.05
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
-10% Synergy 9% Inclusion $12.84
Turbulent Wilderness Turbulent Wilderness
-10% Synergy 5% Inclusion $6.25
Sodden Verdure Sodden Verdure
-11% Synergy 13% Inclusion $0.36
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
-12% Synergy 32% Inclusion $0.23
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-13% Synergy 5% Inclusion $0.83
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-13% Synergy 39% Inclusion $0.33
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-14% Synergy 29% Inclusion $3.93
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-14% Synergy 11% Inclusion $0.27
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-15% Synergy 5% Inclusion $0.33
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-15% Synergy 8% Inclusion $0.33
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-19% Synergy 11% Inclusion $36.78
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-21% Synergy 27% Inclusion $9.46

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Hakbal of the Surging Soul: Bracket 2 (Core).

Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca
Slurrk, All-Ingesting Thrasios, Triton Hero Slurrk, All-Ingesting // Thrasios, Triton Hero
The Prismatic Piper Thrasios, Triton Hero The Prismatic Piper // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Nicanzil, Current Conductor Nicanzil, Current Conductor
Kopala, Warden of Waves Kopala, Warden of Waves
Ezuri, Claw of Progress Ezuri, Claw of Progress
Verazol, the Split Current Verazol, the Split Current
Elrond of the White Council Elrond of the White Council
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Thrasios, Triton Hero Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Emperor Mihail II Emperor Mihail II
Svyelun of Sea and Sky Svyelun of Sea and Sky
Experiment Kraj Experiment Kraj
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Thrasios, Triton Hero Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Numa, Joraga Chieftain Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Slurrk, All-Ingesting Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Arwen Undómiel Arwen Undómiel
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Slurrk, All-Ingesting Sakashima of a Thousand Faces // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Lonis, Genetics Expert Lonis, Genetics Expert
Me, the Immortal Me, the Immortal
Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Slurrk, All-Ingesting Silas Renn, Seeker Adept // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
The Swarmlord The Swarmlord
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
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
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
Zegana, Utopian Speaker Zegana, Utopian Speaker
Pir, Imaginative Rascal Toothy, Imaginary Friend Pir, Imaginative Rascal // Toothy, Imaginary Friend
Marcus, Mutant Mayor Marcus, Mutant Mayor
Roalesk, Apex Hybrid Roalesk, Apex Hybrid
Gargos, Vicious Watcher Gargos, Vicious Watcher
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres
Magus Lucea Kane Magus Lucea Kane
Galadriel, Light of Valinor Galadriel, Light of Valinor
Zimone, All-Questioning Zimone, All-Questioning
Sab-Sunen, Luxa Embodied Sab-Sunen, Luxa Embodied