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Squall, SeeD Mercenary
Price tag $0.87

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

#228 Current Rank
#215 Last Week
#455 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.

Twilight Diviner Twilight Diviner
+11% Synergy $1.58
Ajani, Outland Chaperone Ajani, Outland Chaperone
+1% Synergy $2.98
Scarblade Scout Scarblade Scout
+1% Synergy $0.20
Adept Watershaper Adept Watershaper
0% Synergy $0.54
Moonshadow Moonshadow
0% Synergy $19.48

High Synergy Cards

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

Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+55% Synergy $0.26
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+54% Synergy $0.34
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+49% Synergy $0.39
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+48% Synergy $0.27
Key to the City Key to the City
+47% Synergy $0.55
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+44% Synergy $9.99
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+43% Synergy $0.83
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+42% Synergy $0.11
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+40% Synergy $0.23
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+39% Synergy $0.19

Top Cards

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

Buried Alive Buried Alive
+39% Synergy $0.84
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+38% Synergy $1.58
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+38% Synergy $1.88
Teval's Judgment Teval's Judgment
+37% Synergy $4.87
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+35% Synergy $6.26
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+33% Synergy $0.50
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+27% Synergy $1.94
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+21% Synergy $4.38
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-1% Synergy $0.93
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-2% Synergy $1.16

Game Changers

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

Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+5% Synergy $10.91
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+5% Synergy $20.52
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+4% Synergy $31.52
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+4% Synergy $37.86
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+3% Synergy $98.84
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
0% Synergy $57.52
The One Ring The One Ring
0% Synergy $99.32
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-1% Synergy $61.04
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-2% Synergy $47.42
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-11% Synergy $48.00

Creatures

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

Jirina, Dauntless General Jirina, Dauntless General
+35% Synergy $0.47
Zack Fair Zack Fair
+34% Synergy $0.15
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+32% Synergy $3.03
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
+30% Synergy $16.68
Fang, Fearless l'Cie Fang, Fearless l'Cie
+30% Synergy $0.16
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+27% Synergy $4.52
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+27% Synergy $0.44
Millikin Millikin
+25% Synergy $0.12
Demon's Disciple Demon's Disciple
+22% Synergy $0.19
Merciless Executioner Merciless Executioner
+22% Synergy $1.03
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+22% Synergy $29.73
Selfless Savior Selfless Savior
+21% Synergy $0.35
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+20% Synergy $2.87
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+19% Synergy $7.61
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+19% Synergy $2.97
Lurrus of the Dream-Den Lurrus of the Dream-Den
+18% Synergy $1.65
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+16% Synergy $9.76
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
+15% Synergy $20.53
Sublime Archangel Sublime Archangel
+15% Synergy $3.80
Codsworth, Handy Helper Codsworth, Handy Helper
+14% Synergy $9.56
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+13% Synergy $18.17
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+12% Synergy $46.54
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+12% Synergy $0.17
Benevolent Bodyguard Benevolent Bodyguard
+12% Synergy $0.53
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
+12% Synergy $2.26
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+10% Synergy $9.67
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
+10% Synergy $0.26
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+10% Synergy $13.75
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+9% Synergy $16.56
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+9% Synergy $2.30
Kami of False Hope Kami of False Hope
+9% Synergy $4.18
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+9% Synergy $0.92
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+8% Synergy $0.25
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+8% Synergy $0.33
Knight Exemplar Knight Exemplar
+8% Synergy $2.92
Knight of Infamy Knight of Infamy
+8% Synergy $0.15
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+7% Synergy $0.20
Bounty Agent Bounty Agent
+7% Synergy $0.30
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+6% Synergy $13.13
Breena, the Demagogue Breena, the Demagogue
+6% Synergy $7.13
General's Enforcer General's Enforcer
+6% Synergy $0.19
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+4% Synergy $3.53
Aerith Gainsborough Aerith Gainsborough
+3% Synergy $1.50
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+2% Synergy $9.19
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+1% Synergy $4.31
Umbral Collar Zealot Umbral Collar Zealot
0% Synergy $0.85
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
-8% Synergy $2.04
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
-10% Synergy $0.36
Blood Artist Blood Artist
-12% Synergy $1.61
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
-23% Synergy $1.89

Instants

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

Entomb Entomb
+24% Synergy $13.85
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+14% Synergy $1.29
Overkill Overkill
+9% Synergy $0.22
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+7% Synergy $21.94
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+6% Synergy $4.24
Silence Silence
+4% Synergy $6.37
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+4% Synergy $0.84
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+3% Synergy $17.09
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+2% Synergy $1.44
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+1% Synergy $0.29
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+1% Synergy $0.27
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+1% Synergy $4.35
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+1% Synergy $8.26
Reprieve Reprieve
0% Synergy $1.32
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-1% Synergy $8.50
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-1% Synergy $8.46
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-1% Synergy $4.53
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-3% Synergy $3.81
Inkshield Inkshield
-8% Synergy $8.08
Despark Despark
-9% Synergy $0.26
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-9% Synergy $0.87
Mortify Mortify
-9% Synergy $0.17
Fracture Fracture
-9% Synergy $0.80
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-10% Synergy $1.86
Village Rites Village Rites
-14% Synergy $0.25

Sorceries

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

Open the Armory Open the Armory
+18% Synergy $3.13
Single Combat Single Combat
+18% Synergy $0.45
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+17% Synergy $0.52
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+13% Synergy $3.12
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+13% Synergy $8.47
Resentful Revelation Resentful Revelation
+11% Synergy $0.05
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+10% Synergy $0.17
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+8% Synergy $0.60
Reanimate Reanimate
+6% Synergy $6.67
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+6% Synergy $0.54
Diresight Diresight
+3% Synergy $0.14
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+2% Synergy $4.58
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+2% Synergy $0.48
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+1% Synergy $6.86
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-1% Synergy $11.12
Damn Damn
-3% Synergy $1.10
Vindicate Vindicate
-3% Synergy $0.72
Victimize Victimize
-4% Synergy $0.48
Farewell Farewell
-4% Synergy $4.79
Austere Command Austere Command
-5% Synergy $0.43
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-6% Synergy $0.24
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-10% Synergy $2.42

Utility Artifacts

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

Buster Sword Buster Sword
+36% Synergy $29.79
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+30% Synergy $2.37
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+28% Synergy $41.18
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+25% Synergy $2.84
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+23% Synergy $2.24
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+21% Synergy $44.79
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+20% Synergy $3.04
Zephyr Boots Zephyr Boots
+20% Synergy $0.33
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+18% Synergy $2.35
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+18% Synergy $37.16
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+17% Synergy $6.34
Celestial Armor Celestial Armor
+16% Synergy $0.75
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+15% Synergy $24.06
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+13% Synergy $2.26
Wedding Invitation Wedding Invitation
+13% Synergy $0.12
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+12% Synergy $2.14
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+11% Synergy $12.36
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+10% Synergy $0.23
Lion Heart Lion Heart
+10% Synergy $0.10
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+10% Synergy $0.98
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+9% Synergy $4.12
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+9% Synergy $0.85
Hero's Heirloom Hero's Heirloom
+9% Synergy $0.17
Arm-Mounted Anchor Arm-Mounted Anchor
+9% Synergy $0.09
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+8% Synergy $10.31
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+8% Synergy $40.10
Perpetual Timepiece Perpetual Timepiece
+8% Synergy $0.63
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+8% Synergy $11.05
Silver Shroud Costume Silver Shroud Costume
+8% Synergy $12.25
Ninja's Blades Ninja's Blades
+8% Synergy $0.29
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+7% Synergy $18.25
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+7% Synergy $26.32
Conqueror's Flail Conqueror's Flail
+7% Synergy $4.98
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+7% Synergy $0.71
Bilbo's Ring Bilbo's Ring
+6% Synergy $12.70
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+6% Synergy $12.56
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+6% Synergy $13.88
Dragonfire Blade Dragonfire Blade
+6% Synergy $1.07
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+6% Synergy $1.27
Nihil Spellbomb Nihil Spellbomb
+6% Synergy $1.43
Executioner's Capsule Executioner's Capsule
+6% Synergy $0.12
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+6% Synergy $13.27
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+6% Synergy $13.35
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+5% Synergy $2.02
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+4% Synergy $0.73
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+2% Synergy $11.94
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+1% Synergy $0.23
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
-4% Synergy $50.76
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-10% Synergy $4.36
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-12% Synergy $12.30

Enchantments

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

Idolized Idolized
+35% Synergy $0.57
Seal of Cleansing Seal of Cleansing
+28% Synergy $0.13
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+25% Synergy $1.17
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+24% Synergy $0.37
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
+24% Synergy $4.49
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+24% Synergy $16.85
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+20% Synergy $4.58
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+19% Synergy $3.69
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+19% Synergy $4.88
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+17% Synergy $7.94
Seal of Doom Seal of Doom
+17% Synergy $0.12
Unquestioned Authority Unquestioned Authority
+16% Synergy $0.84
Cemetery Tampering Cemetery Tampering
+10% Synergy $0.17
Necromancy Necromancy
+9% Synergy $10.99
Gift of Orzhova Gift of Orzhova
+9% Synergy $0.18
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+8% Synergy $1.10
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+7% Synergy $5.73
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+7% Synergy $2.10
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+6% Synergy $4.76
Feather of Flight Feather of Flight
+6% Synergy $0.22
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+6% Synergy $0.42
Out of the Tombs Out of the Tombs
+6% Synergy $11.62
Team Avatar Team Avatar
+6% Synergy $0.10
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+5% Synergy $0.22
Edge of the Divinity Edge of the Divinity
+5% Synergy $0.40
Demonic Embrace Demonic Embrace
+5% Synergy $0.27
Angelic Renewal Angelic Renewal
+5% Synergy $0.22
Angelic Benediction Angelic Benediction
+5% Synergy $0.44
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+4% Synergy $0.64
Dance of the Dead Dance of the Dead
+4% Synergy $14.97
Fungal Fortitude Fungal Fortitude
+4% Synergy $0.08
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+4% Synergy $1.45
Hopeless Nightmare Hopeless Nightmare
+4% Synergy $0.39
Timely Ward Timely Ward
+3% Synergy $0.80
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+3% Synergy $1.79
Angelic Gift Angelic Gift
+3% Synergy $0.18
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+3% Synergy $4.01
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
+1% Synergy $0.26
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-3% Synergy $6.31
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-4% Synergy $4.67
Land Tax Land Tax
-4% Synergy $24.31
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-5% Synergy $13.23
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-6% Synergy $3.28
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
-10% Synergy $0.23

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Squall, SeeD Mercenary to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Liliana of the Veil Liliana of the Veil
+6% Synergy $4.27

Utility Lands

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

Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+30% Synergy $1.60
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+24% Synergy $5.66
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+20% Synergy $34.22
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+15% Synergy $1.35
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+13% Synergy $0.30
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+11% Synergy $0.82
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+11% Synergy $21.55
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
+9% Synergy $0.09
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+8% Synergy $35.94
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+7% Synergy $14.03
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+5% Synergy $8.55
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+5% Synergy $0.82
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+5% Synergy $0.28
Wasteland Wasteland
+5% Synergy $22.52
Dakmor Salvage Dakmor Salvage
+5% Synergy $0.12
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+3% Synergy $1.36
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+3% Synergy $0.06
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+2% Synergy $5.18
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+2% Synergy $0.09
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-1% Synergy $22.18
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $0.11
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-4% Synergy $53.21
High Market High Market
-5% Synergy $1.12
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-5% Synergy $27.86
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-10% Synergy $0.85
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-11% Synergy $3.28
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
-12% Synergy $0.40

Mana Artifacts

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

Blitzball Blitzball
+44% Synergy $0.10
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+18% Synergy $0.17
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+16% Synergy $0.23
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+8% Synergy $33.69
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $1.04
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+3% Synergy $0.72
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.32
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-1% Synergy $0.48
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-6% Synergy $1.71
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-12% Synergy $0.21

Lands

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

Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+20% Synergy $0.17
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+17% Synergy $0.09
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+17% Synergy $4.93
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+14% Synergy $23.91
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+13% Synergy $11.81
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+10% Synergy $15.26
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+10% Synergy $25.34
Vibrant Cityscape Vibrant Cityscape
+10% Synergy $0.25
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+9% Synergy $16.58
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+9% Synergy $14.36
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+9% Synergy $9.96
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+9% Synergy $0.27
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
+8% Synergy $8.38
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+8% Synergy $23.25
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+8% Synergy $0.21
Insomnia, Crown City Insomnia, Crown City
+8% Synergy $0.08
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+6% Synergy $7.17
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+6% Synergy $30.30
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+5% Synergy $0.22
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+5% Synergy $0.22
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
+4% Synergy $5.87
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+4% Synergy $0.09
Starting Town Starting Town
+4% Synergy $7.44
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+2% Synergy $3.14
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+2% Synergy $0.12
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
+2% Synergy $0.51
Scrubland Scrubland
+2% Synergy
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+2% Synergy $1.44
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+1% Synergy $1.19
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+1% Synergy $42.67
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.14
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.20
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
0% Synergy $0.43
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.23
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-1% Synergy $12.50
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
-1% Synergy $0.79
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
-1% Synergy $0.17
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-1% Synergy $8.50
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-2% Synergy $0.25
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-3% Synergy $3.81
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-4% Synergy $0.68
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-5% Synergy $3.77
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-6% Synergy $0.21
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
-8% Synergy $3.66
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-9% Synergy $0.20
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-10% Synergy $0.13
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
-13% Synergy $0.05
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-15% Synergy $0.16
Tainted Field Tainted Field
-17% Synergy $0.16
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-20% Synergy $0.15

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