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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%
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New Cards

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

Harmonized Trio Harmonized Trio
+14% Synergy $0.77
Attuma, Atlantean Warlord Attuma, Atlantean Warlord
+5% Synergy $0.31
Mana Sculpt Mana Sculpt
+1% Synergy $1.29
Growth Curve Growth Curve
0% Synergy $0.32
Turbulent Wilderness Turbulent Wilderness
-12% Synergy $6.14

High Synergy Cards

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

Nicanzil, Current Conductor Nicanzil, Current Conductor
+91% Synergy $0.18
Master of the Pearl Trident Master of the Pearl Trident
+86% Synergy $0.96
Svyelun of Sea and Sky Svyelun of Sea and Sky
+85% Synergy $0.42
Emperor Mihail II Emperor Mihail II
+82% Synergy $0.36
Stonybrook Banneret Stonybrook Banneret
+82% Synergy $0.30
Topography Tracker Topography Tracker
+81% Synergy $0.25
Herald of Secret Streams Herald of Secret Streams
+81% Synergy $7.06
Kopala, Warden of Waves Kopala, Warden of Waves
+80% Synergy $0.37
Deeproot Waters Deeproot Waters
+79% Synergy $0.28
Merrow Reejerey Merrow Reejerey
+78% Synergy $0.29

Top Cards

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

Merfolk Sovereign Merfolk Sovereign
+77% Synergy $0.40
Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca
+77% Synergy $0.38
Seafloor Oracle Seafloor Oracle
+73% Synergy $0.36
Mist Dancer Mist Dancer
+73% Synergy $0.32
Cold-Eyed Selkie Cold-Eyed Selkie
+71% Synergy $0.38
Deeproot Pilgrimage Deeproot Pilgrimage
+71% Synergy $1.66
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+70% Synergy $3.06
Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
+68% Synergy $3.86
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+66% Synergy $0.40
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
+47% Synergy $0.33

Game Changers

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

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+10% Synergy $38.67
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+3% Synergy $57.26
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+2% Synergy $21.94
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+1% Synergy $69.93
Force of Will Force of Will
0% Synergy $59.38
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-2% Synergy $16.42
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-3% Synergy $27.86

Creatures

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

Vodalian Hexcatcher Vodalian Hexcatcher
+69% Synergy $5.99
Singer of Swift Rivers Singer of Swift Rivers
+66% Synergy $0.29
Deeproot Elite Deeproot Elite
+65% Synergy $0.29
Lord of Atlantis Lord of Atlantis
+62% Synergy $9.76
Zegana, Utopian Speaker Zegana, Utopian Speaker
+61% Synergy $0.29
Thieving Skydiver Thieving Skydiver
+56% Synergy $0.34
Deeproot Historian Deeproot Historian
+56% Synergy $0.25
Tishana's Tidebinder Tishana's Tidebinder
+53% Synergy $2.21
Merfolk Mistbinder Merfolk Mistbinder
+52% Synergy $0.24
Benthic Biomancer Benthic Biomancer
+51% Synergy $0.22
Kiora's Follower Kiora's Follower
+50% Synergy $0.37
Realmwalker Realmwalker
+45% Synergy $2.63
Tributary Instructor Tributary Instructor
+39% Synergy $0.23
Metallic Mimic Metallic Mimic
+38% Synergy $0.99
Harbinger of the Seas Harbinger of the Seas
+37% Synergy $1.97
Merfolk Cave-Diver Merfolk Cave-Diver
+36% Synergy $0.16
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+35% Synergy $48.86
Forerunner of the Heralds Forerunner of the Heralds
+34% Synergy $0.38
Deepfathom Echo Deepfathom Echo
+34% Synergy $0.32
Merfolk Skydiver Merfolk Skydiver
+28% Synergy $0.26
Tishana, Voice of Thunder Tishana, Voice of Thunder
+28% Synergy $0.39
Vorel of the Hull Clade Vorel of the Hull Clade
+27% Synergy $0.39
Wildgrowth Walker Wildgrowth Walker
+27% Synergy $0.29
Wanderwine Prophets Wanderwine Prophets
+26% Synergy $15.81
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
+24% Synergy $2.26
Prime Speaker Zegana Prime Speaker Zegana
+23% Synergy $0.21
Surgespanner Surgespanner
+22% Synergy $0.23
Merrow Harbinger Merrow Harbinger
+22% Synergy $2.86
Jadelight Spelunker Jadelight Spelunker
+21% Synergy $0.32
Mindspring Merfolk Mindspring Merfolk
+21% Synergy $0.55
Cenote Scout Cenote Scout
+18% Synergy $0.22
Deepchannel Mentor Deepchannel Mentor
+18% Synergy $5.26
Kiora, the Rising Tide Kiora, the Rising Tide
+17% Synergy $0.37
Sage of Fables Sage of Fables
+17% Synergy $0.27
Tide Shaper Tide Shaper
+17% Synergy $0.29
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+16% Synergy $3.49
Thada Adel, Acquisitor Thada Adel, Acquisitor
+16% Synergy $11.68
Mist-Cloaked Herald Mist-Cloaked Herald
+14% Synergy $0.24
Seahunter Seahunter
+14% Synergy $3.62
Lullmage Mentor Lullmage Mentor
+13% Synergy $9.71
Coralhelm Commander Coralhelm Commander
+12% Synergy $0.30
Sentinel of the Nameless City Sentinel of the Nameless City
+12% Synergy $0.40
Champions of the Shoal Champions of the Shoal
+12% Synergy $0.26
Summon: Leviathan Summon: Leviathan
+11% Synergy $1.08
Tempest Caller Tempest Caller
+11% Synergy $0.39
Wonder Wonder
+10% Synergy $3.24
Merfolk Trickster Merfolk Trickster
+10% Synergy $0.37
Thrasios, Triton Hero Thrasios, Triton Hero
+9% Synergy $33.60
Xolatoyac, the Smiling Flood Xolatoyac, the Smiling Flood
+9% Synergy $0.39
Murkfiend Liege Murkfiend Liege
-1% Synergy $3.84

Instants

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

Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+36% Synergy $1.20
Aetherize Aetherize
+26% Synergy $0.73
Quandrix Command Quandrix Command
+20% Synergy $0.31
Beast Within Beast Within
+17% Synergy $0.62
Ruinous Intrusion Ruinous Intrusion
+17% Synergy $0.24
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+15% Synergy $3.36
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+12% Synergy $16.00
Harmonized Crescendo Harmonized Crescendo
+12% Synergy $1.19
Mutational Advantage Mutational Advantage
+11% Synergy $7.31
Stubborn Denial Stubborn Denial
+9% Synergy $3.83
Counterspell Counterspell
+7% Synergy $3.32
Filter Out Filter Out
+5% Synergy $0.35
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+4% Synergy $3.83
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+2% Synergy $0.30
Swan Song Swan Song
+1% Synergy $11.36
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+1% Synergy $57.71
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $6.91
Repulsive Mutation Repulsive Mutation
-1% Synergy $0.60
Negate Negate
-2% Synergy $0.31
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-2% Synergy $1.25
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-2% Synergy $49.89
Pongify Pongify
-5% Synergy $1.91
Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
-5% Synergy $0.45
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-7% Synergy $1.67
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-8% Synergy $0.32

Sorceries

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

Wave Goodbye Wave Goodbye
+63% Synergy $1.00
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+27% Synergy $10.94
Bygone Marvels Bygone Marvels
+20% Synergy $0.21
Ravenform Ravenform
+17% Synergy $0.36
Explore Explore
+16% Synergy $0.21
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+8% Synergy $0.32
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+7% Synergy $1.53
Aquitect's Will Aquitect's Will
+7% Synergy $0.26
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+6% Synergy $1.20
Over the Edge Over the Edge
+5% Synergy $0.21
Commit // Memory Commit // Memory
+5% Synergy $0.36
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+4% Synergy $0.36
Triumph of the Hordes Triumph of the Hordes
+4% Synergy $11.12
River's Rebuke River's Rebuke
+3% Synergy $0.24
Three Visits Three Visits
+1% Synergy $5.03
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
0% Synergy $1.33
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-1% Synergy $2.88
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-1% Synergy $6.78
Farseek Farseek
-4% Synergy $0.45
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-14% Synergy $0.64
Cultivate Cultivate
-20% Synergy $0.43

Utility Artifacts

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

Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+24% Synergy $2.28
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+22% Synergy $7.34
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+15% Synergy $0.40
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+12% Synergy $64.33
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+12% Synergy $5.10
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+9% Synergy $67.43
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+9% Synergy $23.98
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+4% Synergy $8.17
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+4% Synergy $19.19
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+3% Synergy $11.98
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+2% Synergy $6.98
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-4% Synergy $4.52

Enchantments

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

Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+56% Synergy $5.80
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+50% Synergy $8.06
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+36% Synergy $3.20
Merrow Commerce Merrow Commerce
+36% Synergy $18.24
Simic Ascendancy Simic Ascendancy
+31% Synergy $0.55
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+17% Synergy $9.04
Bred for the Hunt Bred for the Hunt
+16% Synergy $0.50
Twists and Turns Mycoid Maze Twists and Turns
+15% Synergy $0.27
Exploration Exploration
+14% Synergy $33.39
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+14% Synergy $9.31
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+13% Synergy $32.89
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+12% Synergy $16.46
Path of Discovery Path of Discovery
+10% Synergy $0.29
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+8% Synergy $8.43
Intruder Alarm Intruder Alarm
+7% Synergy $5.84
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+3% Synergy $34.35
Elven Chorus Elven Chorus
+3% Synergy $5.12
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
+2% Synergy $9.59
Cryptolith Rite Cryptolith Rite
+2% Synergy $12.34
Hadana's Climb Winged Temple of Orazca Hadana's Climb
+2% Synergy $2.90
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-3% Synergy $26.02
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-6% Synergy $13.04

Planeswalkers

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

Oko, Thief of Crowns Oko, Thief of Crowns
+1% Synergy $5.13

Utility Lands

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

Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+44% Synergy $2.57
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+30% Synergy $3.52
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+30% Synergy $0.36
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+30% Synergy $0.39
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+25% Synergy $0.37
Llanowar Reborn Llanowar Reborn
+20% Synergy $0.32
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+18% Synergy $28.42
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+7% Synergy $0.26
Secret Tunnel Secret Tunnel
+4% Synergy $2.40
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+2% Synergy $28.30
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+1% Synergy $50.54
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+1% Synergy $8.61
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
0% Synergy $60.52
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
-1% Synergy $5.82
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-3% Synergy $1.09
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-6% Synergy $16.22

Mana Artifacts

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

Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+15% Synergy $0.89
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+11% Synergy $1.55
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+7% Synergy $2.50
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+6% Synergy $0.34
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+2% Synergy $0.37
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+2% Synergy $2.59
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-4% Synergy $0.47

Lands

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

Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+59% Synergy $0.36
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+56% Synergy $0.33
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+56% Synergy $0.23
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
+33% Synergy $0.27
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+28% Synergy $0.38
Eclipsed Realms Eclipsed Realms
+26% Synergy $0.83
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+25% Synergy $51.14
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+12% Synergy $0.98
Command Tower Command Tower
+11% Synergy $0.31
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+11% Synergy $0.28
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+10% Synergy $4.44
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
+10% Synergy $6.12
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
+9% Synergy $4.11
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
+9% Synergy $1.62
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
+7% Synergy $1.54
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+6% Synergy $0.34
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+6% Synergy $8.91
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.08
Forest Forest
+4% Synergy $0.08
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.37
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+4% Synergy $10.44
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+4% Synergy $6.12
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+2% Synergy $0.36
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+1% Synergy $35.90
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
0% Synergy $0.28
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $6.91
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $32.42
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
0% Synergy $1.33
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-1% Synergy $6.78
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
-2% Synergy $0.61
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $1.11
Rain-Slicked Copse Rain-Slicked Copse
-3% Synergy $0.29
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
-4% Synergy $0.25
Tropical Island Tropical Island
-5% Synergy
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-5% Synergy $15.97
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
-6% Synergy $0.23
Sodden Verdure Sodden Verdure
-7% Synergy $0.37
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
-9% Synergy $0.26
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-11% Synergy $0.24
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-16% Synergy $0.25

Similar Commanders

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

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