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Hakbal of the Surging Soul
Price tag $0.34

Legendary Creature — Merfolk Scout

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Playstyle & Strategy

Merfolk 33% +1/+1 Counters 31% Explore 9% Aggro 5% Ramp 4%
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New Cards

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

Harmonized Trio Harmonized Trio
+14% Synergy $0.76
Orysa, Tide Choreographer Orysa, Tide Choreographer
+4% Synergy $0.20
Germination Practicum Germination Practicum
0% Synergy $7.80
Nev, the Practical Dean Nev, the Practical Dean
-6% Synergy $0.29
Turbulent Wilderness Turbulent Wilderness
-12% Synergy $6.16

High Synergy Cards

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

Nicanzil, Current Conductor Nicanzil, Current Conductor
+91% Synergy $0.23
Master of the Pearl Trident Master of the Pearl Trident
+83% Synergy $1.52
Emperor Mihail II Emperor Mihail II
+82% Synergy $0.27
Topography Tracker Topography Tracker
+81% Synergy $0.32
Svyelun of Sea and Sky Svyelun of Sea and Sky
+81% Synergy $0.45
Stonybrook Banneret Stonybrook Banneret
+80% Synergy $0.27
Kopala, Warden of Waves Kopala, Warden of Waves
+79% Synergy $0.36
Deeproot Waters Deeproot Waters
+79% Synergy $0.26
Merrow Reejerey Merrow Reejerey
+79% Synergy $0.32
Merfolk Sovereign Merfolk Sovereign
+78% Synergy $0.38

Top Cards

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

Herald of Secret Streams Herald of Secret Streams
+78% Synergy $5.98
Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca
+76% Synergy $0.33
Mist Dancer Mist Dancer
+74% Synergy $0.32
Seafloor Oracle Seafloor Oracle
+73% Synergy $0.35
Cold-Eyed Selkie Cold-Eyed Selkie
+69% Synergy $0.33
Wave Goodbye Wave Goodbye
+69% Synergy $1.49
Singer of Swift Rivers Singer of Swift Rivers
+69% Synergy $0.28
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+66% Synergy $3.14
Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
+66% Synergy $4.44
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+63% Synergy $0.39

Game Changers

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

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-2% Synergy $39.16
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-4% Synergy $69.59
Force of Will Force of Will
-4% Synergy $59.96
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-5% Synergy $63.43
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-7% Synergy $30.65

Creatures

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

Zegana, Utopian Speaker Zegana, Utopian Speaker
+67% Synergy $0.31
Deeproot Elite Deeproot Elite
+66% Synergy $0.30
Vodalian Hexcatcher Vodalian Hexcatcher
+59% Synergy $5.42
Merfolk Mistbinder Merfolk Mistbinder
+57% Synergy $0.19
Deeproot Historian Deeproot Historian
+57% Synergy $0.29
Thieving Skydiver Thieving Skydiver
+55% Synergy $0.38
Benthic Biomancer Benthic Biomancer
+53% Synergy $0.22
Lord of Atlantis Lord of Atlantis
+52% Synergy $9.82
Kiora's Follower Kiora's Follower
+48% Synergy $0.35
Realmwalker Realmwalker
+48% Synergy $2.17
Metallic Mimic Metallic Mimic
+47% Synergy $1.38
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
+45% Synergy $0.30
Merfolk Cave-Diver Merfolk Cave-Diver
+45% Synergy $0.19
Tishana's Tidebinder Tishana's Tidebinder
+43% Synergy $2.58
Tributary Instructor Tributary Instructor
+42% Synergy $0.26
Merfolk Skydiver Merfolk Skydiver
+41% Synergy $0.30
Tishana, Voice of Thunder Tishana, Voice of Thunder
+35% Synergy $0.33
Forerunner of the Heralds Forerunner of the Heralds
+31% Synergy $0.35
Deepfathom Echo Deepfathom Echo
+30% Synergy $0.29
Vorel of the Hull Clade Vorel of the Hull Clade
+28% Synergy $0.34
Prime Speaker Zegana Prime Speaker Zegana
+28% Synergy $0.19
Harbinger of the Seas Harbinger of the Seas
+28% Synergy $1.94
Surgespanner Surgespanner
+27% Synergy $0.24
Jadelight Spelunker Jadelight Spelunker
+27% Synergy $0.35
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
+25% Synergy $3.22
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+25% Synergy $52.83
Wildgrowth Walker Wildgrowth Walker
+23% Synergy $0.31
Sage of Fables Sage of Fables
+21% Synergy $0.28
Wanderwine Prophets Wanderwine Prophets
+20% Synergy $15.63
Cenote Scout Cenote Scout
+19% Synergy $0.23
Mist-Cloaked Herald Mist-Cloaked Herald
+19% Synergy $0.29
Merrow Harbinger Merrow Harbinger
+19% Synergy $2.90
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+16% Synergy $4.76
Mindspring Merfolk Mindspring Merfolk
+16% Synergy $0.43
Kiora, the Rising Tide Kiora, the Rising Tide
+15% Synergy $0.36
Jadelight Ranger Jadelight Ranger
+14% Synergy $0.34
Sentinel of the Nameless City Sentinel of the Nameless City
+14% Synergy $0.38
Tempest Caller Tempest Caller
+14% Synergy $0.26
Seahunter Seahunter
+14% Synergy $3.78
Summon: Leviathan Summon: Leviathan
+13% Synergy $1.57
Tide Shaper Tide Shaper
+13% Synergy $0.33
Coralhelm Commander Coralhelm Commander
+13% Synergy $0.30
Xolatoyac, the Smiling Flood Xolatoyac, the Smiling Flood
+12% Synergy $0.46
Triton Shorestalker Triton Shorestalker
+12% Synergy $0.46
Wonder Wonder
+11% Synergy $3.79
Lullmage Mentor Lullmage Mentor
+11% Synergy $8.11
Thada Adel, Acquisitor Thada Adel, Acquisitor
+11% Synergy $10.83
Deepchannel Mentor Deepchannel Mentor
+11% Synergy $4.78
Thrasios, Triton Hero Thrasios, Triton Hero
+4% Synergy $25.98
Murkfiend Liege Murkfiend Liege
0% Synergy $4.24

Instants

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

Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+38% Synergy $0.79
Aetherize Aetherize
+33% Synergy $0.44
Quandrix Command Quandrix Command
+24% Synergy $0.32
Ruinous Intrusion Ruinous Intrusion
+22% Synergy $0.21
Beast Within Beast Within
+16% Synergy $0.65
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+12% Synergy $0.33
Mutational Advantage Mutational Advantage
+11% Synergy $7.48
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+10% Synergy $3.74
Harmonized Crescendo Harmonized Crescendo
+10% Synergy $1.32
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+6% Synergy $17.60
Filter Out Filter Out
+5% Synergy $0.27
Stubborn Denial Stubborn Denial
+3% Synergy $4.48
Repulsive Mutation Repulsive Mutation
+2% Synergy $0.58
Counterspell Counterspell
+1% Synergy $4.28
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-1% Synergy $1.31
Negate Negate
-4% Synergy $0.24
Pongify Pongify
-5% Synergy $3.05
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-5% Synergy $3.07
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-5% Synergy $1.72
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-5% Synergy $9.48
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-6% Synergy $56.44
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-7% Synergy $0.35
Swan Song Swan Song
-8% Synergy $10.69

Sorceries

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

Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+27% Synergy $11.93
Bygone Marvels Bygone Marvels
+24% Synergy $0.21
Explore Explore
+23% Synergy $0.19
Ravenform Ravenform
+20% Synergy $0.35
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+10% Synergy $0.30
Over the Edge Over the Edge
+10% Synergy $0.20
Aquitect's Will Aquitect's Will
+9% Synergy $0.35
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+7% Synergy $1.77
River's Rebuke River's Rebuke
+7% Synergy $0.43
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+6% Synergy $1.06
Commit // Memory Commit // Memory
+6% Synergy $0.32
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+5% Synergy $0.35
Triumph of the Hordes Triumph of the Hordes
+4% Synergy $11.06
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-3% Synergy $7.05
Farseek Farseek
-11% Synergy $0.46
Three Visits Three Visits
-13% Synergy $5.55
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-15% Synergy $2.23
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-22% Synergy $1.28
Cultivate Cultivate
-26% Synergy $0.41

Utility Artifacts

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

Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+26% Synergy $1.98
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+18% Synergy $7.00
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+18% Synergy $0.45
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+13% Synergy $5.75
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+11% Synergy $61.33
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+5% Synergy $7.41
Glowcap Lantern Glowcap Lantern
+5% Synergy $0.20
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+4% Synergy $21.77
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+3% Synergy $5.11
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+2% Synergy $12.08
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+2% Synergy $8.14
The Great Henge The Great Henge
0% Synergy $65.74
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-4% Synergy $4.10

Enchantments

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

Deeproot Pilgrimage Deeproot Pilgrimage
+67% Synergy $1.81
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+60% Synergy $4.65
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+56% Synergy $8.04
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+42% Synergy $2.93
Merrow Commerce Merrow Commerce
+35% Synergy $16.95
Simic Ascendancy Simic Ascendancy
+32% Synergy $0.45
Twists and Turns Mycoid Maze Twists and Turns
+22% Synergy $0.30
Path of Discovery Path of Discovery
+14% Synergy $0.20
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+11% Synergy $4.60
Exploration Exploration
+9% Synergy $29.98
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+9% Synergy $8.89
Bred for the Hunt Bred for the Hunt
+9% Synergy $0.47
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+6% Synergy $10.01
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+6% Synergy $16.20
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+5% Synergy $34.04
Spreading Seas Spreading Seas
+5% Synergy $0.28
Intruder Alarm Intruder Alarm
+3% Synergy $5.75
Hadana's Climb Winged Temple of Orazca Hadana's Climb
+3% Synergy $2.33
Loading Zone Loading Zone
+3% Synergy $2.06
Doubling Season Doubling Season
0% Synergy $35.16
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-7% Synergy $13.77

Utility Lands

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

Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+51% Synergy $2.71
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+36% Synergy $0.77
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+31% Synergy $0.41
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+26% Synergy $4.23
Llanowar Reborn Llanowar Reborn
+26% Synergy $0.31
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+25% Synergy $0.37
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+14% Synergy $29.95
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+8% Synergy $0.32
Secret Tunnel Secret Tunnel
+4% Synergy $2.64
Novijen, Heart of Progress Novijen, Heart of Progress
+2% Synergy $0.38
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+1% Synergy $0.32
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-3% Synergy $1.34
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-3% Synergy $7.72
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-7% Synergy $26.55
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-10% Synergy $49.49
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-11% Synergy $16.76

Mana Artifacts

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

Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+15% Synergy $0.49
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+10% Synergy $1.34
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+9% Synergy $0.39
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+9% Synergy $2.89
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+6% Synergy $0.31
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-3% Synergy $2.35
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-7% Synergy $0.53

Lands

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

Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+61% Synergy $0.33
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+59% Synergy $0.27
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+57% Synergy $0.30
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
+31% Synergy $0.32
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+27% Synergy $0.38
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+16% Synergy $0.32
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+16% Synergy $51.06
Eclipsed Realms Eclipsed Realms
+16% Synergy $0.45
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+13% Synergy $0.37
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+13% Synergy $0.34
Command Tower Command Tower
+10% Synergy $0.25
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
+5% Synergy $4.75
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.07
Forest Forest
+4% Synergy $0.09
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+4% Synergy $1.15
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
+3% Synergy $4.51
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
+1% Synergy $1.68
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
-1% Synergy $0.21
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-3% Synergy $3.98
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-3% Synergy $7.05
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-4% Synergy $0.67
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-4% Synergy $9.57
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
-4% Synergy $1.69
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
-5% Synergy $0.31
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
-5% Synergy $13.00
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-5% Synergy $9.48
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
-6% Synergy $0.25
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
-7% Synergy $0.20
Tropical Island Tropical Island
-7% Synergy
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-8% Synergy $0.64
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-10% Synergy $35.75
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-10% Synergy $0.30
Sodden Verdure Sodden Verdure
-10% Synergy $0.38
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-13% Synergy $0.29
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-14% Synergy $0.26

Similar Commanders

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

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
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
Svyelun of Sea and Sky Svyelun of Sea and Sky
Emperor Mihail II Emperor Mihail II
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
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
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
Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres
Gargos, Vicious Watcher Gargos, Vicious Watcher
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
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