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Hakbal of the Surging Soul
Price tag $0.42

Legendary Creature — Merfolk Scout

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Playstyle & Strategy

Merfolk 38% +1/+1 Counters 29% Explore 8% Aggro 5% Ramp 3%
View Average Decklist All Merfolk Commanders

New Cards

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

Harmonized Trio Harmonized Trio
+16% Synergy $0.77
Orysa, Tide Choreographer Orysa, Tide Choreographer
+4% Synergy $0.18
Germination Practicum Germination Practicum
-1% Synergy $9.38
Nev, the Practical Dean Nev, the Practical Dean
-6% Synergy $0.28
Turbulent Wilderness Turbulent Wilderness
-11% Synergy $6.14

High Synergy Cards

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

Nicanzil, Current Conductor Nicanzil, Current Conductor
+90% Synergy $0.18
Master of the Pearl Trident Master of the Pearl Trident
+85% Synergy $0.96
Emperor Mihail II Emperor Mihail II
+84% Synergy $0.36
Svyelun of Sea and Sky Svyelun of Sea and Sky
+84% Synergy $0.42
Stonybrook Banneret Stonybrook Banneret
+82% Synergy $0.30
Kopala, Warden of Waves Kopala, Warden of Waves
+82% Synergy $0.37
Merfolk Sovereign Merfolk Sovereign
+81% Synergy $0.40
Merrow Reejerey Merrow Reejerey
+81% Synergy $0.29
Deeproot Waters Deeproot Waters
+81% Synergy $0.28
Topography Tracker Topography Tracker
+79% Synergy $0.25

Top Cards

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

Herald of Secret Streams Herald of Secret Streams
+79% Synergy $7.06
Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca
+79% Synergy $0.38
Seafloor Oracle Seafloor Oracle
+75% Synergy $0.36
Mist Dancer Mist Dancer
+73% Synergy $0.32
Singer of Swift Rivers Singer of Swift Rivers
+72% Synergy $0.29
Deeproot Elite Deeproot Elite
+71% Synergy $0.29
Cold-Eyed Selkie Cold-Eyed Selkie
+70% Synergy $0.38
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+69% Synergy $3.06
Wave Goodbye Wave Goodbye
+66% Synergy $1.00
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+64% Synergy $0.40

Game Changers

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

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+6% Synergy $38.67
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+4% Synergy $69.93
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+2% Synergy $57.26
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+1% Synergy $21.94
Force of Will Force of Will
-2% Synergy $59.38
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-5% Synergy $27.86

Creatures

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

Zegana, Utopian Speaker Zegana, Utopian Speaker
+67% Synergy $0.29
Merfolk Mistbinder Merfolk Mistbinder
+63% Synergy $0.24
Thieving Skydiver Thieving Skydiver
+62% Synergy $0.34
Vodalian Hexcatcher Vodalian Hexcatcher
+62% Synergy $5.99
Deeproot Historian Deeproot Historian
+60% Synergy $0.25
Benthic Biomancer Benthic Biomancer
+56% Synergy $0.22
Lord of Atlantis Lord of Atlantis
+55% Synergy $9.76
Realmwalker Realmwalker
+53% Synergy $2.63
Kiora's Follower Kiora's Follower
+49% Synergy $0.37
Metallic Mimic Metallic Mimic
+48% Synergy $0.99
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
+45% Synergy $0.33
Tishana's Tidebinder Tishana's Tidebinder
+44% Synergy $2.21
Tributary Instructor Tributary Instructor
+42% Synergy $0.23
Merfolk Skydiver Merfolk Skydiver
+40% Synergy $0.26
Merfolk Cave-Diver Merfolk Cave-Diver
+39% Synergy $0.16
Tishana, Voice of Thunder Tishana, Voice of Thunder
+38% Synergy $0.39
Harbinger of the Seas Harbinger of the Seas
+37% Synergy $1.97
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+33% Synergy $48.86
Forerunner of the Heralds Forerunner of the Heralds
+32% Synergy $0.38
Surgespanner Surgespanner
+31% Synergy $0.23
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
+30% Synergy $2.26
Prime Speaker Zegana Prime Speaker Zegana
+28% Synergy $0.21
Vorel of the Hull Clade Vorel of the Hull Clade
+28% Synergy $0.39
Deepfathom Echo Deepfathom Echo
+28% Synergy $0.32
Sage of Fables Sage of Fables
+22% Synergy $0.27
Wanderwine Prophets Wanderwine Prophets
+22% Synergy $15.81
Jadelight Spelunker Jadelight Spelunker
+21% Synergy $0.32
Merrow Harbinger Merrow Harbinger
+19% Synergy $2.86
Kiora, the Rising Tide Kiora, the Rising Tide
+18% Synergy $0.37
Wildgrowth Walker Wildgrowth Walker
+18% Synergy $0.29
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+17% Synergy $3.49
Cenote Scout Cenote Scout
+16% Synergy $0.22
Seahunter Seahunter
+16% Synergy $3.62
Tide Shaper Tide Shaper
+16% Synergy $0.29
Thada Adel, Acquisitor Thada Adel, Acquisitor
+16% Synergy $11.68
Coralhelm Commander Coralhelm Commander
+15% Synergy $0.30
Mist-Cloaked Herald Mist-Cloaked Herald
+14% Synergy $0.24
Mindspring Merfolk Mindspring Merfolk
+14% Synergy $0.55
Tempest Caller Tempest Caller
+14% Synergy $0.39
Summon: Leviathan Summon: Leviathan
+13% Synergy $1.08
Sentinel of the Nameless City Sentinel of the Nameless City
+13% Synergy $0.40
Lullmage Mentor Lullmage Mentor
+12% Synergy $9.71
Deepchannel Mentor Deepchannel Mentor
+12% Synergy $5.26
Xolatoyac, the Smiling Flood Xolatoyac, the Smiling Flood
+11% Synergy $0.39
Floodpits Drowner Floodpits Drowner
+11% Synergy $0.35
Silvergill Adept Silvergill Adept
+11% Synergy $0.28
Jadelight Ranger Jadelight Ranger
+10% Synergy $0.31
Merfolk Trickster Merfolk Trickster
+9% Synergy $0.37
Thrasios, Triton Hero Thrasios, Triton Hero
+6% Synergy $33.60
Murkfiend Liege Murkfiend Liege
0% Synergy $3.84

Instants

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

Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
+64% Synergy $3.86
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+40% Synergy $1.20
Aetherize Aetherize
+33% Synergy $0.73
Quandrix Command Quandrix Command
+24% Synergy $0.31
Ruinous Intrusion Ruinous Intrusion
+24% Synergy $0.24
Beast Within Beast Within
+20% Synergy $0.62
Mutational Advantage Mutational Advantage
+13% Synergy $7.31
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+12% Synergy $3.36
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+10% Synergy $0.30
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+10% Synergy $16.00
Harmonized Crescendo Harmonized Crescendo
+9% Synergy $1.19
Filter Out Filter Out
+5% Synergy $0.35
For the Ancestors For the Ancestors
+5% Synergy $2.82
Counterspell Counterspell
+4% Synergy $3.32
Stubborn Denial Stubborn Denial
+3% Synergy $3.83
Repulsive Mutation Repulsive Mutation
+1% Synergy $0.60
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
0% Synergy $1.25
Negate Negate
-1% Synergy $0.31
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-1% Synergy $57.71
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-2% Synergy $49.89
Pongify Pongify
-3% Synergy $1.91
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-3% Synergy $3.83
Swan Song Swan Song
-3% Synergy $11.36
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-5% Synergy $1.67
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-5% Synergy $6.91
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-7% Synergy $0.32

Sorceries

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

Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+26% Synergy $10.94
Bygone Marvels Bygone Marvels
+26% Synergy $0.21
Ravenform Ravenform
+24% Synergy $0.36
Explore Explore
+22% Synergy $0.21
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+15% Synergy $1.53
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+14% Synergy $0.32
Aquitect's Will Aquitect's Will
+8% Synergy $0.26
Commit // Memory Commit // Memory
+8% Synergy $0.36
Over the Edge Over the Edge
+7% Synergy $0.21
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+6% Synergy $0.36
River's Rebuke River's Rebuke
+5% Synergy $0.24
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+3% Synergy $1.20
Triumph of the Hordes Triumph of the Hordes
+3% Synergy $11.12
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-3% Synergy $6.78
Farseek Farseek
-6% Synergy $0.45
Three Visits Three Visits
-7% Synergy $5.03
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-8% Synergy $2.88
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-16% Synergy $0.64
Cultivate Cultivate
-21% Synergy $0.43

Utility Artifacts

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

Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+24% Synergy $2.28
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+21% Synergy $7.34
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+19% Synergy $0.40
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+16% Synergy $5.10
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+12% Synergy $64.33
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+7% Synergy $8.17
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+6% Synergy $5.20
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+6% Synergy $23.98
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+4% Synergy $67.43
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+4% Synergy $19.19
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+2% Synergy $11.98
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-4% Synergy $4.52

Enchantments

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

Deeproot Pilgrimage Deeproot Pilgrimage
+67% Synergy $1.66
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+61% Synergy $5.80
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+56% Synergy $8.06
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+44% Synergy $3.20
Simic Ascendancy Simic Ascendancy
+35% Synergy $0.55
Merrow Commerce Merrow Commerce
+34% Synergy $18.24
Twists and Turns Mycoid Maze Twists and Turns
+19% Synergy $0.27
Exploration Exploration
+11% Synergy $33.39
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+11% Synergy $9.31
Bred for the Hunt Bred for the Hunt
+11% Synergy $0.50
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+11% Synergy $9.04
Path of Discovery Path of Discovery
+10% Synergy $0.29
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+9% Synergy $16.46
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+8% Synergy $32.89
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+7% Synergy $8.43
Spreading Seas Spreading Seas
+5% Synergy $0.20
Intruder Alarm Intruder Alarm
+3% Synergy $5.84
Hadana's Climb Winged Temple of Orazca Hadana's Climb
+3% Synergy $2.90
Elven Chorus Elven Chorus
+3% Synergy $5.12
Loading Zone Loading Zone
+3% Synergy $1.52
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+2% Synergy $34.35
Guardian Project Guardian Project
-1% Synergy $13.16
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
-1% Synergy $9.59
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
-1% Synergy $14.22
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-5% Synergy $13.04

Utility Lands

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

Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+50% Synergy $2.57
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+32% Synergy $0.36
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+31% Synergy $0.39
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+30% Synergy $3.52
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+25% Synergy $0.37
Llanowar Reborn Llanowar Reborn
+25% Synergy $0.32
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+17% Synergy $28.42
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+10% Synergy $0.26
Novijen, Heart of Progress Novijen, Heart of Progress
+2% Synergy $0.44
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-3% Synergy $28.30
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-3% Synergy $1.09
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-3% Synergy $8.61
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-4% Synergy $50.54
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-5% Synergy $16.22

Mana Artifacts

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

Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+18% Synergy $0.89
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+14% Synergy $0.37
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+12% Synergy $2.50
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+11% Synergy $1.55
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+11% Synergy $0.34
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+2% Synergy $2.59
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-6% Synergy $0.47

Lands

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

Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+60% Synergy $0.33
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+60% Synergy $0.36
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+59% Synergy $0.23
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
+30% Synergy $0.27
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+27% Synergy $0.38
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+22% Synergy $51.14
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+18% Synergy $0.28
Eclipsed Realms Eclipsed Realms
+16% Synergy $0.83
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+15% Synergy $0.37
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+11% Synergy $0.34
Command Tower Command Tower
+10% Synergy $0.31
Forest Forest
+4% Synergy $0.08
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
+4% Synergy $4.11
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.08
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+2% Synergy $4.44
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
+2% Synergy $1.62
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
0% Synergy $1.54
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
0% Synergy $6.12
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-1% Synergy $0.98
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
-1% Synergy $32.42
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
-3% Synergy $10.44
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-3% Synergy $6.78
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
-3% Synergy $0.61
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-5% Synergy $8.91
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-5% Synergy $35.90
Tropical Island Tropical Island
-5% Synergy
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-5% Synergy $6.91
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-7% Synergy $0.36
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
-7% Synergy $0.25
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-7% Synergy $1.11
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
-7% Synergy $0.23
Sodden Verdure Sodden Verdure
-8% Synergy $0.37
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
-8% Synergy $0.26
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
-9% Synergy $0.28
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-10% Synergy $0.24
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-15% Synergy $0.25
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-15% Synergy $0.26

Similar Commanders

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

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
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
Sygg, River Guide Sygg, River Guide
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
Ms. Bumbleflower Ms. Bumbleflower
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Master Chef Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Master Chef
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
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
Galadriel, Light of Valinor Galadriel, Light of Valinor
The Thirteenth Doctor The Thirteenth Doctor
Zimone, All-Questioning Zimone, All-Questioning