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Squall, SeeD Mercenary
Price tag $0.91

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

#250 Current Rank
#265 Last Week
#539 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.

Spectacular Spider-Man Spectacular Spider-Man
+3% Synergy $4.40
Daily Bugle Building Daily Bugle Building
+3% Synergy $0.17
Spider-Man Noir Spider-Man Noir
+3% Synergy $0.07
Vibrant Cityscape Vibrant Cityscape
+2% Synergy $0.20
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
-1% Synergy $62.47

High Synergy Cards

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

Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+52% Synergy $0.17
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+50% Synergy $0.43
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+47% Synergy $0.34
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+46% Synergy $0.31
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+45% Synergy $8.99
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+45% Synergy $0.72
Key to the City Key to the City
+43% Synergy $0.30
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+41% Synergy $0.93
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+41% Synergy $1.34
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+40% Synergy $1.14

Top Cards

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

Teval's Judgment Teval's Judgment
+39% Synergy $15.35
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+38% Synergy $0.11
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+38% Synergy $39.31
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+37% Synergy $5.38
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+33% Synergy $3.31
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+31% Synergy $0.79
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+28% Synergy $2.06
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+20% Synergy $4.12
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+2% Synergy $1.38
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+2% Synergy $1.14

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+5% Synergy $32.03
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+5% Synergy $30.57
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+5% Synergy $13.27
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+5% Synergy $19.90
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+3% Synergy $94.95
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+3% Synergy $109.39
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+1% Synergy $48.71
The One Ring The One Ring
+1% Synergy $78.29
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
0% Synergy $54.04
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-1% Synergy $50.09

Creatures

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

Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+37% Synergy $0.28
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+36% Synergy $0.18
Jirina, Dauntless General Jirina, Dauntless General
+34% Synergy $0.45
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
+31% Synergy $24.76
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+30% Synergy $0.26
Zack Fair Zack Fair
+30% Synergy $0.14
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+28% Synergy $5.78
Fang, Fearless l'Cie Fang, Fearless l'Cie
+28% Synergy $0.11
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+23% Synergy $30.27
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+22% Synergy $2.33
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+21% Synergy $2.50
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+20% Synergy $10.22
Demon's Disciple Demon's Disciple
+20% Synergy $0.21
Millikin Millikin
+20% Synergy $0.11
Lurrus of the Dream-Den Lurrus of the Dream-Den
+19% Synergy $1.22
Selfless Savior Selfless Savior
+18% Synergy $0.26
Sublime Archangel Sublime Archangel
+18% Synergy $3.13
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+17% Synergy $10.08
Merciless Executioner Merciless Executioner
+17% Synergy $0.48
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
+16% Synergy $28.84
Codsworth, Handy Helper Codsworth, Handy Helper
+16% Synergy $9.85
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+15% Synergy $18.27
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+14% Synergy $41.79
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
+14% Synergy $2.70
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+12% Synergy $8.78
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+11% Synergy $7.95
Benevolent Bodyguard Benevolent Bodyguard
+11% Synergy $0.43
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+10% Synergy $12.53
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
+10% Synergy $0.23
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+9% Synergy $0.28
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+9% Synergy $0.16
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+9% Synergy $1.54
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+9% Synergy $0.34
Kami of False Hope Kami of False Hope
+9% Synergy $2.37
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+9% Synergy $1.05
Knight Exemplar Knight Exemplar
+9% Synergy $4.69
Knight of Infamy Knight of Infamy
+9% Synergy $0.14
Battlegrace Angel Battlegrace Angel
+9% Synergy $1.06
Knight of Glory Knight of Glory
+9% Synergy $0.15
Breena, the Demagogue Breena, the Demagogue
+7% Synergy $2.70
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+7% Synergy $0.09
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+6% Synergy $11.57
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+5% Synergy $8.60
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+4% Synergy $4.86
Aerith Gainsborough Aerith Gainsborough
+4% Synergy $2.41
Judge Magister Gabranth Judge Magister Gabranth
+4% Synergy $0.11
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+2% Synergy $1.64
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
-11% Synergy $2.55
Blood Artist Blood Artist
-13% Synergy $2.05
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
-23% Synergy $1.64

Instants

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

Entomb Entomb
+26% Synergy $18.03
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+13% Synergy $1.18
Overkill Overkill
+10% Synergy $0.17
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+9% Synergy $3.43
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+9% Synergy $19.11
Silence Silence
+4% Synergy $8.01
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+4% Synergy $0.53
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+3% Synergy $0.37
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+3% Synergy $17.98
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+3% Synergy $3.63
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+2% Synergy $0.40
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+2% Synergy $1.69
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+2% Synergy $3.76
Reprieve Reprieve
+1% Synergy $1.36
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+1% Synergy $6.87
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
0% Synergy $7.43
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-1% Synergy $8.78
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-1% Synergy $3.46
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-2% Synergy $4.36
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-7% Synergy $2.07
Despark Despark
-7% Synergy $0.47
Inkshield Inkshield
-7% Synergy $8.82
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-8% Synergy $0.68
Fracture Fracture
-8% Synergy $0.82
Mortify Mortify
-9% Synergy $0.28
Village Rites Village Rites
-14% Synergy $0.31

Sorceries

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

Open the Armory Open the Armory
+20% Synergy $1.95
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+19% Synergy $0.44
Single Combat Single Combat
+19% Synergy $0.46
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+14% Synergy $2.30
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+14% Synergy $9.01
Resentful Revelation Resentful Revelation
+12% Synergy $0.09
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+10% Synergy $0.12
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+9% Synergy $0.44
Reanimate Reanimate
+7% Synergy $5.15
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+7% Synergy $0.58
Diresight Diresight
+4% Synergy $0.09
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+3% Synergy $5.94
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+2% Synergy $0.55
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-1% Synergy $11.31
Damn Damn
-2% Synergy $1.22
Vindicate Vindicate
-2% Synergy $0.49
Farewell Farewell
-3% Synergy $3.33
Austere Command Austere Command
-4% Synergy $0.21
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-5% Synergy $0.42
Victimize Victimize
-8% Synergy $0.49
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-10% Synergy $0.43

Utility Artifacts

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

Shadowspear Shadowspear
+30% Synergy $36.97
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+30% Synergy $2.20
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+27% Synergy $1.59
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+22% Synergy $5.40
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+22% Synergy $42.00
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+21% Synergy $2.02
Zephyr Boots Zephyr Boots
+21% Synergy $0.28
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+20% Synergy $5.22
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+19% Synergy $32.02
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+18% Synergy $2.19
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+16% Synergy $18.76
Celestial Armor Celestial Armor
+16% Synergy $0.61
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+13% Synergy $1.51
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+13% Synergy $1.52
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+12% Synergy $12.33
Wedding Invitation Wedding Invitation
+12% Synergy $0.16
Lion Heart Lion Heart
+11% Synergy $0.08
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+11% Synergy $0.15
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+11% Synergy $0.93
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+10% Synergy $5.74
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+10% Synergy $0.75
Hero's Heirloom Hero's Heirloom
+10% Synergy $0.16
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+9% Synergy $9.06
Ninja's Blades Ninja's Blades
+9% Synergy $0.49
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+9% Synergy $8.52
Arm-Mounted Anchor Arm-Mounted Anchor
+9% Synergy $0.08
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+8% Synergy $17.29
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+8% Synergy $36.97
Silver Shroud Costume Silver Shroud Costume
+8% Synergy $5.30
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+8% Synergy $0.94
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+7% Synergy $22.23
Bilbo's Ring Bilbo's Ring
+7% Synergy $11.36
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+7% Synergy $13.12
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+7% Synergy $15.81
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+7% Synergy $11.54
Dragonfire Blade Dragonfire Blade
+7% Synergy $1.32
Conqueror's Flail Conqueror's Flail
+7% Synergy $4.24
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+6% Synergy $1.94
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+6% Synergy $11.46
Maul of the Skyclaves Maul of the Skyclaves
+6% Synergy $0.23
Sigil of Valor Sigil of Valor
+6% Synergy $0.19
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+5% Synergy $1.10
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+5% Synergy $4.91
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+5% Synergy $15.86
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+2% Synergy $11.90
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+1% Synergy $0.21
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-2% Synergy $5.02
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
-4% Synergy $59.53
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-12% Synergy $9.12
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-15% Synergy $3.92

Enchantments

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

Idolized Idolized
+38% Synergy $0.51
Seal of Cleansing Seal of Cleansing
+28% Synergy $0.09
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+26% Synergy $0.22
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+26% Synergy $16.11
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+25% Synergy $0.91
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
+24% Synergy $2.17
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+21% Synergy $2.99
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+21% Synergy $4.21
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+20% Synergy $3.74
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+19% Synergy $7.45
Unquestioned Authority Unquestioned Authority
+17% Synergy $0.79
Seal of Doom Seal of Doom
+13% Synergy $0.19
Necromancy Necromancy
+10% Synergy $8.21
Cemetery Tampering Cemetery Tampering
+10% Synergy $0.20
Gift of Orzhova Gift of Orzhova
+9% Synergy $0.16
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+8% Synergy $4.88
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+8% Synergy $1.50
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+8% Synergy $0.54
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+7% Synergy $4.65
Feather of Flight Feather of Flight
+6% Synergy $0.19
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+6% Synergy $0.38
Edge of the Divinity Edge of the Divinity
+6% Synergy $0.33
Out of the Tombs Out of the Tombs
+6% Synergy $11.14
Angelic Benediction Angelic Benediction
+6% Synergy $0.44
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+5% Synergy $0.40
Dance of the Dead Dance of the Dead
+5% Synergy $14.69
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+5% Synergy $0.41
Angelic Renewal Angelic Renewal
+5% Synergy $0.25
Demonic Embrace Demonic Embrace
+5% Synergy $0.22
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+4% Synergy $3.77
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+4% Synergy $0.97
Daybreak Coronet Daybreak Coronet
+4% Synergy $3.66
Timely Ward Timely Ward
+3% Synergy $0.87
Angelic Gift Angelic Gift
+3% Synergy $0.18
Hyena Umbra Hyena Umbra
+2% Synergy $0.28
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
+1% Synergy $0.25
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
0% Synergy $24.39
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-1% Synergy $5.21
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-3% Synergy $2.32
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-3% Synergy $11.69
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-3% Synergy $3.00
Land Tax Land Tax
-3% Synergy $22.02
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-5% Synergy $21.80
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
-9% Synergy $0.26
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-10% Synergy $36.64

Utility Lands

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

Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+32% Synergy $1.41
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+25% Synergy $5.95
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+21% Synergy $25.21
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+17% Synergy $2.11
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+11% Synergy $1.87
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+11% Synergy $18.47
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+9% Synergy $35.36
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+9% Synergy $0.35
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+7% Synergy $9.02
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+6% Synergy $7.03
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
+6% Synergy $0.15
Wasteland Wasteland
+5% Synergy $21.23
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+3% Synergy $3.80
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+3% Synergy $1.16
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+3% Synergy $0.07
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+2% Synergy $0.13
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-1% Synergy $18.46
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-2% Synergy $48.20
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $0.13
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-5% Synergy $22.81
High Market High Market
-5% Synergy $1.15
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-9% Synergy $1.99
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
-12% Synergy $0.53
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-13% Synergy $0.93

Mana Artifacts

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

Blitzball Blitzball
+40% Synergy $0.09
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+17% Synergy $0.17
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+13% Synergy $0.13
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+9% Synergy $26.71
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+5% Synergy $1.05
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $1.46
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+3% Synergy $0.49
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+3% Synergy $181.24
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+2% Synergy $0.70
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-4% Synergy $1.04
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-11% Synergy $0.23

Lands

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

Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+17% Synergy $4.81
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+16% Synergy $21.48
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+16% Synergy $0.12
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+15% Synergy $12.98
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+14% Synergy $0.16
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+12% Synergy $12.90
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
+11% Synergy $8.83
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+11% Synergy $22.31
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+10% Synergy $15.26
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+10% Synergy $13.38
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+10% Synergy $8.50
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+9% Synergy $6.84
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+9% Synergy $19.30
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+8% Synergy $0.19
Insomnia, Crown City Insomnia, Crown City
+8% Synergy $0.06
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+6% Synergy $32.18
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+6% Synergy $0.52
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+5% Synergy $4.59
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
+5% Synergy $5.84
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+5% Synergy $0.40
Starting Town Starting Town
+5% Synergy $9.96
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+4% Synergy $0.07
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+4% Synergy $0.28
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
+3% Synergy $0.41
Scrubland Scrubland
+3% Synergy
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+2% Synergy $0.67
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+2% Synergy $1.69
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+2% Synergy $35.29
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+2% Synergy $24.01
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+1% Synergy $12.60
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+1% Synergy $1.03
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.05
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.06
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
0% Synergy $0.33
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.27
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-1% Synergy $0.21
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-1% Synergy $8.78
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
-1% Synergy $0.19
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-2% Synergy $4.36
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
-3% Synergy $0.77
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-4% Synergy $4.13
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-5% Synergy $0.75
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-6% Synergy $0.16
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-8% Synergy $0.21
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
-8% Synergy $3.31
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-10% Synergy $0.16
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
-12% Synergy $0.07
Tainted Field Tainted Field
-17% Synergy $0.21
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-18% Synergy $0.17
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-20% Synergy $0.20

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