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Squall, SeeD Mercenary
Price tag $0.62

Legendary CreatureHuman Knight Mercenary

Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for B
Orzhov

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#230 Current Rank
#184 Last Week
#513 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Squall, SeeD Mercenary.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Squall, SeeD Mercenary decks.

Team Avatar Team Avatar
+5% Synergy $0.08
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+3% Synergy $3.36
Curious Farm Animals Curious Farm Animals
+1% Synergy $0.06
Secret Tunnel Secret Tunnel
+1% Synergy $1.38
Obsessive Pursuit Obsessive Pursuit
0% Synergy $0.53

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Squall, SeeD Mercenary's abilities and overall game plan.

Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+53% Synergy $0.20
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+52% Synergy $0.36
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+48% Synergy $0.33
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+47% Synergy $0.37
Key to the City Key to the City
+45% Synergy $0.45
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+44% Synergy $9.65
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+44% Synergy $0.65
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+40% Synergy $0.99
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+40% Synergy $0.11
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+39% Synergy $0.63

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Squall, SeeD Mercenary decks.

Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+39% Synergy $1.20
Teval's Judgment Teval's Judgment
+38% Synergy $4.35
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+38% Synergy $0.16
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+37% Synergy $0.22
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+36% Synergy $6.61
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+32% Synergy $0.39
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+27% Synergy $1.98
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+20% Synergy $3.86
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+1% Synergy $1.71
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
0% Synergy $1.06

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+5% Synergy $30.49
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+5% Synergy $30.39
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+5% Synergy $11.24
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+5% Synergy $17.00
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+3% Synergy $89.88
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+1% Synergy $48.58
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
0% Synergy $57.97
The One Ring The One Ring
0% Synergy $91.84
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-1% Synergy $46.24
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-10% Synergy $44.01

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Squall, SeeD Mercenary's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Jirina, Dauntless General Jirina, Dauntless General
+34% Synergy $0.44
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+32% Synergy $2.81
Zack Fair Zack Fair
+32% Synergy $0.09
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
+31% Synergy $16.85
Fang, Fearless l'Cie Fang, Fearless l'Cie
+28% Synergy $0.13
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+28% Synergy $0.37
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+27% Synergy $3.82
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+22% Synergy $2.57
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+22% Synergy $28.07
Millikin Millikin
+22% Synergy $0.13
Demon's Disciple Demon's Disciple
+21% Synergy $0.21
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+20% Synergy $7.43
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+20% Synergy $2.79
Lurrus of the Dream-Den Lurrus of the Dream-Den
+19% Synergy $1.47
Selfless Savior Selfless Savior
+19% Synergy $0.31
Merciless Executioner Merciless Executioner
+19% Synergy $0.61
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+17% Synergy $9.19
Sublime Archangel Sublime Archangel
+17% Synergy $3.06
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
+16% Synergy $20.56
Codsworth, Handy Helper Codsworth, Handy Helper
+15% Synergy $9.98
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+14% Synergy $16.90
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+13% Synergy $42.73
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
+13% Synergy $2.26
Benevolent Bodyguard Benevolent Bodyguard
+12% Synergy $0.57
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+11% Synergy $8.17
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+11% Synergy $10.33
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+10% Synergy $0.17
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+10% Synergy $14.45
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
+10% Synergy $0.30
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+9% Synergy $0.20
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+9% Synergy $2.47
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+9% Synergy $0.27
Kami of False Hope Kami of False Hope
+9% Synergy $2.77
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+9% Synergy $0.94
Knight Exemplar Knight Exemplar
+9% Synergy $2.70
Knight of Infamy Knight of Infamy
+8% Synergy $0.17
Knight of Glory Knight of Glory
+8% Synergy $0.19
Battlegrace Angel Battlegrace Angel
+8% Synergy $1.04
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+7% Synergy $0.08
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+6% Synergy $12.91
Breena, the Demagogue Breena, the Demagogue
+6% Synergy $4.43
General's Enforcer General's Enforcer
+6% Synergy $0.14
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+4% Synergy $2.84
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+3% Synergy $7.60
Aerith Gainsborough Aerith Gainsborough
+3% Synergy $0.99
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+2% Synergy $1.89
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
-10% Synergy $2.04
Blood Artist Blood Artist
-13% Synergy $1.23
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
-13% Synergy $0.31
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
-23% Synergy $1.87

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Squall, SeeD Mercenary safe.

Entomb Entomb
+25% Synergy $13.68
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+14% Synergy $0.80
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+9% Synergy $18.26
Overkill Overkill
+9% Synergy $0.19
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+7% Synergy $3.45
Silence Silence
+4% Synergy $6.19
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+4% Synergy $0.60
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+3% Synergy $14.89
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+3% Synergy $3.60
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+2% Synergy $0.24
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+2% Synergy $1.61
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+2% Synergy $2.93
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+1% Synergy $0.30
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+1% Synergy $7.50
Reprieve Reprieve
0% Synergy $1.19
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
0% Synergy $7.82
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-1% Synergy $8.43
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-1% Synergy $3.79
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-2% Synergy $5.63
Inkshield Inkshield
-7% Synergy $7.14
Despark Despark
-8% Synergy $0.24
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-8% Synergy $0.96
Fracture Fracture
-8% Synergy $0.55
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-9% Synergy $1.25
Mortify Mortify
-9% Synergy $0.22
Village Rites Village Rites
-14% Synergy $0.22

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Squall, SeeD Mercenary's game plan and control the board.

Open the Armory Open the Armory
+19% Synergy $1.82
Single Combat Single Combat
+19% Synergy $0.47
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+18% Synergy $0.45
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+14% Synergy $2.78
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+13% Synergy $7.66
Resentful Revelation Resentful Revelation
+11% Synergy $0.05
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+10% Synergy $0.14
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+9% Synergy $0.47
Reanimate Reanimate
+7% Synergy $5.32
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+6% Synergy $0.54
Diresight Diresight
+3% Synergy $0.10
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+2% Synergy $6.57
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+2% Synergy $0.52
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-1% Synergy $10.32
Damn Damn
-2% Synergy $1.18
Vindicate Vindicate
-2% Synergy $0.49
Farewell Farewell
-4% Synergy $3.39
Austere Command Austere Command
-5% Synergy $0.27
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-5% Synergy $0.28
Victimize Victimize
-7% Synergy $0.35
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-10% Synergy $0.46

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Buster Sword Buster Sword
+37% Synergy $32.48
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+30% Synergy $2.52
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+28% Synergy $36.41
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+26% Synergy $1.55
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+22% Synergy $2.34
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+22% Synergy $43.68
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+21% Synergy $3.81
Zephyr Boots Zephyr Boots
+20% Synergy $0.28
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+19% Synergy $5.38
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+19% Synergy $37.91
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+18% Synergy $2.04
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+16% Synergy $19.89
Celestial Armor Celestial Armor
+16% Synergy $0.64
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+13% Synergy $1.78
Wedding Invitation Wedding Invitation
+12% Synergy $0.13
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+12% Synergy $11.86
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+12% Synergy $1.57
Lion Heart Lion Heart
+11% Synergy $0.09
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+10% Synergy $0.20
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+10% Synergy $3.34
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+10% Synergy $0.90
Hero's Heirloom Hero's Heirloom
+10% Synergy $0.17
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+9% Synergy $9.33
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+9% Synergy $0.77
Arm-Mounted Anchor Arm-Mounted Anchor
+9% Synergy $0.06
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+8% Synergy $17.47
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+8% Synergy $38.64
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+8% Synergy $8.73
Ninja's Blades Ninja's Blades
+8% Synergy $0.28
Silver Shroud Costume Silver Shroud Costume
+8% Synergy $5.78
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+7% Synergy $0.86
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+7% Synergy $24.10
Conqueror's Flail Conqueror's Flail
+7% Synergy $4.28
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+7% Synergy $13.50
Dragonfire Blade Dragonfire Blade
+7% Synergy $0.84
Bilbo's Ring Bilbo's Ring
+6% Synergy $12.02
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+6% Synergy $12.96
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+6% Synergy $1.45
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+6% Synergy $12.56
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+6% Synergy $12.32
Perpetual Timepiece Perpetual Timepiece
+6% Synergy $0.57
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+6% Synergy $1.33
Maul of the Skyclaves Maul of the Skyclaves
+6% Synergy $0.25
Sigil of Valor Sigil of Valor
+6% Synergy $0.19
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+5% Synergy $4.38
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+2% Synergy $10.45
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+1% Synergy $0.19
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
-3% Synergy $51.84
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-12% Synergy $6.31
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-13% Synergy $3.20

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Squall, SeeD Mercenary's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Idolized Idolized
+36% Synergy $0.48
Seal of Cleansing Seal of Cleansing
+28% Synergy $0.08
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+25% Synergy $0.80
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+25% Synergy $0.22
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+25% Synergy $16.35
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
+24% Synergy $3.28
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+21% Synergy $4.03
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+20% Synergy $2.78
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+20% Synergy $3.54
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+18% Synergy $7.75
Unquestioned Authority Unquestioned Authority
+17% Synergy $0.66
Seal of Doom Seal of Doom
+15% Synergy $0.17
Necromancy Necromancy
+10% Synergy $10.57
Cemetery Tampering Cemetery Tampering
+10% Synergy $0.14
Gift of Orzhova Gift of Orzhova
+9% Synergy $0.18
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+8% Synergy $4.69
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+8% Synergy $1.80
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+8% Synergy $1.59
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+7% Synergy $4.33
Feather of Flight Feather of Flight
+6% Synergy $0.22
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+6% Synergy $0.39
Out of the Tombs Out of the Tombs
+6% Synergy $10.46
Angelic Benediction Angelic Benediction
+6% Synergy $0.45
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+5% Synergy $0.17
Edge of the Divinity Edge of the Divinity
+5% Synergy $0.37
Angelic Renewal Angelic Renewal
+5% Synergy $0.17
Demonic Embrace Demonic Embrace
+5% Synergy $0.29
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+4% Synergy $0.46
Dance of the Dead Dance of the Dead
+4% Synergy $14.01
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+4% Synergy $0.87
Timely Ward Timely Ward
+3% Synergy $0.66
Angelic Gift Angelic Gift
+3% Synergy $0.19
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+3% Synergy $3.33
Hyena Umbra Hyena Umbra
+2% Synergy $0.19
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
+1% Synergy $0.20
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+1% Synergy $0.96
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-2% Synergy $4.41
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-3% Synergy $3.70
Land Tax Land Tax
-3% Synergy $20.00
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-4% Synergy $3.36
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-4% Synergy $11.71
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
-9% Synergy $0.24

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+31% Synergy $1.30
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+24% Synergy $4.93
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+20% Synergy $30.56
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+16% Synergy $1.14
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+11% Synergy $1.21
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+11% Synergy $0.24
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+11% Synergy $21.30
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+8% Synergy $34.91
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+7% Synergy $11.84
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
+7% Synergy $0.10
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+6% Synergy $7.14
Wasteland Wasteland
+6% Synergy $20.48
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+3% Synergy $1.61
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+3% Synergy $0.05
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+3% Synergy $0.23
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+3% Synergy $0.78
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+2% Synergy $5.10
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+2% Synergy $0.15
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-1% Synergy $18.55
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-3% Synergy $46.26
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $0.11
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-5% Synergy $25.66
High Market High Market
-5% Synergy $1.16
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-10% Synergy $2.26
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-11% Synergy $0.63
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
-12% Synergy $0.32

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Blitzball Blitzball
+41% Synergy $0.09
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+18% Synergy $0.15
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+15% Synergy $0.17
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+8% Synergy $24.20
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $1.21
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+4% Synergy $0.92
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $0.34
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+2% Synergy $116.80
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+1% Synergy $0.41
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-5% Synergy $1.22
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-11% Synergy $0.24

Lands

The mana base foundation for Squall, SeeD Mercenary decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+18% Synergy $0.07
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+17% Synergy $4.69
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+15% Synergy $20.39
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+15% Synergy $0.11
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+14% Synergy $11.78
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+11% Synergy $13.30
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+11% Synergy $24.24
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
+10% Synergy $7.78
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+10% Synergy $14.85
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+10% Synergy $13.06
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+9% Synergy $9.61
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+8% Synergy $6.59
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+8% Synergy $20.14
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+8% Synergy $0.12
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+8% Synergy $0.42
Insomnia, Crown City Insomnia, Crown City
+8% Synergy $0.07
Vibrant Cityscape Vibrant Cityscape
+8% Synergy $0.14
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+6% Synergy $30.82
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
+5% Synergy $5.32
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+5% Synergy $0.17
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+5% Synergy $0.19
Starting Town Starting Town
+5% Synergy $8.23
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+4% Synergy $3.16
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+4% Synergy $0.09
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
+3% Synergy $0.54
Scrubland Scrubland
+3% Synergy
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+2% Synergy $0.37
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+2% Synergy $1.61
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+1% Synergy $10.84
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+1% Synergy $1.07
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+1% Synergy $34.93
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.08
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.10
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
0% Synergy $0.14
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.20
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-1% Synergy $0.26
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-1% Synergy $8.43
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
-1% Synergy $0.17
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
-2% Synergy $0.68
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-2% Synergy $5.63
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-4% Synergy $3.79
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-5% Synergy $0.59
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-6% Synergy $0.17
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
-7% Synergy $3.32
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-9% Synergy $0.23
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-11% Synergy $0.16
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
-13% Synergy $0.06
Tainted Field Tainted Field
-17% Synergy $0.19
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-17% Synergy $0.14
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-20% Synergy $0.11

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