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Squall, SeeD Mercenary
Price tag $0.75

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

#298 Current Rank
#314 Last Week
#380 Past 2 Years

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.

Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
+11% Synergy $2.47
Grave Researcher Grave Researcher
+9% Synergy $2.57
Emeritus of Truce Emeritus of Truce
+1% Synergy $2.45
Eclipsed Steppe Eclipsed Steppe
-11% Synergy $2.48
Turbulent Moor Turbulent Moor
-11% Synergy $4.27

High Synergy Cards

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

Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+56% Synergy $0.27
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+55% Synergy $0.43
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+50% Synergy $0.45
Key to the City Key to the City
+49% Synergy $1.12
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+49% Synergy $0.36
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+43% Synergy $0.28
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+43% Synergy $0.44
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+42% Synergy $7.95
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+41% Synergy $0.17
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+40% Synergy $0.42

Top Cards

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

Buried Alive Buried Alive
+39% Synergy $0.91
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+38% Synergy $1.91
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+37% Synergy $1.98
Zack Fair Zack Fair
+36% Synergy $0.25
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+35% Synergy $0.34
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+34% Synergy $5.30
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+27% Synergy $2.92
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+22% Synergy $4.39
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-2% Synergy $1.23
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-3% Synergy $1.26

Game Changers

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

Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+5% Synergy $14.61
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+4% Synergy $23.37
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+3% Synergy $49.92
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+3% Synergy $37.90
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+2% Synergy $129.20
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+0% Synergy $72.88
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
0% Synergy $61.79
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-1% Synergy $53.21
Farewell Farewell
-3% Synergy $6.17
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-10% Synergy $58.09

Creatures

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

Jirina, Dauntless General Jirina, Dauntless General
+35% Synergy $0.58
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+31% Synergy $5.71
Fang, Fearless l'Cie Fang, Fearless l'Cie
+31% Synergy $0.23
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
+30% Synergy $19.75
Millikin Millikin
+27% Synergy $0.31
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+26% Synergy $5.44
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+25% Synergy $0.72
Merciless Executioner Merciless Executioner
+25% Synergy $0.65
Demon's Disciple Demon's Disciple
+23% Synergy $0.35
Selfless Savior Selfless Savior
+22% Synergy $0.36
Twilight Diviner Twilight Diviner
+20% Synergy $2.62
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+20% Synergy $30.29
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+19% Synergy $3.93
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+19% Synergy $13.69
Lurrus of the Dream-Den Lurrus of the Dream-Den
+18% Synergy $3.05
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+16% Synergy $0.50
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+15% Synergy $17.83
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
+15% Synergy $32.27
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+14% Synergy $0.19
Sublime Archangel Sublime Archangel
+13% Synergy $2.57
Benevolent Bodyguard Benevolent Bodyguard
+13% Synergy $0.48
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+13% Synergy $36.58
Codsworth, Handy Helper Codsworth, Handy Helper
+11% Synergy $22.38
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+11% Synergy $60.48
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
+10% Synergy $4.45
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+10% Synergy $10.86
Bounty Agent Bounty Agent
+10% Synergy $0.40
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
+10% Synergy $0.35
Hecteyes Hecteyes
+9% Synergy $0.19
Kami of False Hope Kami of False Hope
+9% Synergy $3.65
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+9% Synergy $13.03
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+8% Synergy $3.84
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+8% Synergy $1.68
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+8% Synergy $0.33
Knight Exemplar Knight Exemplar
+7% Synergy $3.71
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+7% Synergy $0.33
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+7% Synergy $18.56
General's Enforcer General's Enforcer
+7% Synergy $0.31
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+6% Synergy $0.33
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+6% Synergy $0.27
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+4% Synergy $13.52
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+3% Synergy $4.42
Breena, the Demagogue Breena, the Demagogue
+2% Synergy $0.50
Umbral Collar Zealot Umbral Collar Zealot
+2% Synergy $0.31
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+1% Synergy $12.11
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+0% Synergy $4.55
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
-5% Synergy $0.97
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
-7% Synergy $0.40
Blood Artist Blood Artist
-11% Synergy $1.65
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
-22% Synergy $2.41

Instants

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

Entomb Entomb
+23% Synergy $17.25
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+14% Synergy $2.39
Overkill Overkill
+9% Synergy $0.36
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+5% Synergy $27.90
Darkblast Darkblast
+5% Synergy $0.51
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+4% Synergy $3.90
Silence Silence
+3% Synergy $10.00
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+1% Synergy $22.27
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.97
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+1% Synergy $7.40
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+0% Synergy $0.36
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+0% Synergy $0.27
Reprieve Reprieve
0% Synergy $1.30
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-1% Synergy $7.94
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-1% Synergy $13.96
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-1% Synergy $4.30
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-3% Synergy $3.63
Mortify Mortify
-8% Synergy $0.23
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-8% Synergy $1.40
Despark Despark
-8% Synergy $0.33
Fracture Fracture
-10% Synergy $0.29
Inkshield Inkshield
-11% Synergy $4.60
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-11% Synergy $0.92
Village Rites Village Rites
-13% Synergy $0.55

Sorceries

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

Single Combat Single Combat
+18% Synergy $0.61
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+17% Synergy $2.74
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+17% Synergy $0.32
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+12% Synergy $8.64
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+12% Synergy $2.59
Resentful Revelation Resentful Revelation
+10% Synergy $0.25
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+8% Synergy $1.37
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+7% Synergy $0.30
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+5% Synergy $0.67
Reanimate Reanimate
+5% Synergy $8.28
Diresight Diresight
+3% Synergy $0.15
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+2% Synergy $0.25
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+0% Synergy $5.18
Unearth Unearth
+0% Synergy $0.57
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-1% Synergy $16.86
Victimize Victimize
-1% Synergy $1.72
Vindicate Vindicate
-2% Synergy $0.75
Damn Damn
-2% Synergy $2.47
Austere Command Austere Command
-4% Synergy $0.42
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-7% Synergy $0.34
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-10% Synergy $3.52

Utility Artifacts

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

Buster Sword Buster Sword
+35% Synergy $41.15
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+31% Synergy $3.95
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+27% Synergy $30.84
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+24% Synergy $3.54
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+24% Synergy $2.69
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+20% Synergy $3.80
Zephyr Boots Zephyr Boots
+20% Synergy $0.39
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+19% Synergy $46.47
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+17% Synergy $2.22
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+17% Synergy $39.40
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+17% Synergy $5.38
Wedding Invitation Wedding Invitation
+14% Synergy $0.29
Celestial Armor Celestial Armor
+14% Synergy $0.35
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+14% Synergy $27.95
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+12% Synergy $2.62
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+11% Synergy $1.61
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+11% Synergy $17.61
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+10% Synergy $0.33
Perpetual Timepiece Perpetual Timepiece
+9% Synergy $0.27
Lion Heart Lion Heart
+9% Synergy $0.19
Hero's Heirloom Hero's Heirloom
+9% Synergy $0.30
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+9% Synergy $6.66
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+8% Synergy $0.79
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+8% Synergy $1.03
Silver Shroud Costume Silver Shroud Costume
+8% Synergy $14.39
Arm-Mounted Anchor Arm-Mounted Anchor
+8% Synergy $0.24
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+7% Synergy $6.26
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+7% Synergy $45.96
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+7% Synergy $9.89
Conqueror's Flail Conqueror's Flail
+7% Synergy $4.58
Nihil Spellbomb Nihil Spellbomb
+7% Synergy $1.98
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+7% Synergy $19.33
Executioner's Capsule Executioner's Capsule
+7% Synergy $0.23
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+6% Synergy $0.35
Ninja's Blades Ninja's Blades
+6% Synergy $0.42
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+6% Synergy $18.39
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+6% Synergy $12.71
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+6% Synergy $0.94
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+5% Synergy $14.15
Dragonfire Blade Dragonfire Blade
+5% Synergy $1.30
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+5% Synergy $14.55
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+5% Synergy $6.54
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+5% Synergy $5.01
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+5% Synergy $2.62
Bilbo's Ring Bilbo's Ring
+5% Synergy $14.69
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+5% Synergy $0.82
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+2% Synergy $0.30
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
-3% Synergy $54.81
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-7% Synergy $6.27
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-10% Synergy $16.24

Enchantments

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

Teval's Judgment Teval's Judgment
+36% Synergy $6.87
Idolized Idolized
+33% Synergy $1.67
Seal of Cleansing Seal of Cleansing
+28% Synergy $0.32
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+24% Synergy $2.30
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
+22% Synergy $0.31
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+22% Synergy $18.46
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+21% Synergy $0.65
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+19% Synergy $7.19
Seal of Doom Seal of Doom
+19% Synergy $0.22
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+18% Synergy $4.27
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+16% Synergy $1.21
Unquestioned Authority Unquestioned Authority
+15% Synergy $4.57
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+15% Synergy $4.93
Cemetery Tampering Cemetery Tampering
+9% Synergy $0.36
Necromancy Necromancy
+9% Synergy $20.15
Gift of Orzhova Gift of Orzhova
+8% Synergy $0.28
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+7% Synergy $0.62
Fungal Fortitude Fungal Fortitude
+6% Synergy $0.28
Brilliant Wings Brilliant Wings
+6% Synergy $30.37
Hopeless Nightmare Hopeless Nightmare
+6% Synergy $0.40
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+5% Synergy $0.51
Out of the Tombs Out of the Tombs
+5% Synergy $12.20
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+5% Synergy $0.61
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+4% Synergy $0.69
Feather of Flight Feather of Flight
+4% Synergy $0.34
Demonic Embrace Demonic Embrace
+4% Synergy $0.37
Angelic Renewal Angelic Renewal
+4% Synergy $0.35
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+4% Synergy $4.71
Edge of the Divinity Edge of the Divinity
+4% Synergy $0.38
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+4% Synergy $3.86
Dance of the Dead Dance of the Dead
+3% Synergy $17.16
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+3% Synergy $0.35
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+3% Synergy $0.83
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+3% Synergy $2.30
Angelic Gift Angelic Gift
+2% Synergy $0.35
Timely Ward Timely Ward
+2% Synergy $6.04
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
0% Synergy $0.38
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-2% Synergy $6.60
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-2% Synergy $3.95
Land Tax Land Tax
-5% Synergy $13.52
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-6% Synergy $4.21
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-6% Synergy $19.63
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
-9% Synergy $0.32

Planeswalkers

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

Liliana of the Veil Liliana of the Veil
+7% Synergy $6.12

Utility Lands

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

Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+27% Synergy $2.17
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+24% Synergy $7.19
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+19% Synergy $39.40
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+14% Synergy $0.37
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+14% Synergy $2.62
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+10% Synergy $21.71
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
+10% Synergy $0.25
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+9% Synergy $1.67
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+7% Synergy $41.36
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+6% Synergy $8.61
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+6% Synergy $0.35
Dakmor Salvage Dakmor Salvage
+6% Synergy $0.32
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+6% Synergy $0.91
Wasteland Wasteland
+5% Synergy $28.49
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+5% Synergy $10.89
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+3% Synergy $0.24
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+3% Synergy $0.91
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+2% Synergy $0.32
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+1% Synergy $5.84
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-1% Synergy $26.40
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.33
High Market High Market
-3% Synergy $0.44
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-4% Synergy $64.75
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-5% Synergy $33.13
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-8% Synergy $0.73
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-11% Synergy $2.99
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
-11% Synergy $0.49

Mana Artifacts

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

Blitzball Blitzball
+45% Synergy $0.25
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+18% Synergy $0.19
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+18% Synergy $0.33
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+7% Synergy $37.57
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $3.30
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+1% Synergy $2.20
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
0% Synergy $88.22
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $1.10
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-1% Synergy $0.39
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-5% Synergy $2.50
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-10% Synergy $0.35

Lands

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

Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+22% Synergy $0.12
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+18% Synergy $0.16
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+14% Synergy $3.30
Vibrant Cityscape Vibrant Cityscape
+12% Synergy $0.29
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+12% Synergy $32.53
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+11% Synergy $11.95
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+10% Synergy $0.54
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+9% Synergy $18.15
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+9% Synergy $32.91
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+8% Synergy $19.48
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+8% Synergy $11.86
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+8% Synergy $16.09
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+7% Synergy $0.30
Insomnia, Crown City Insomnia, Crown City
+7% Synergy $0.20
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+7% Synergy $31.32
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+5% Synergy $37.92
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
+5% Synergy $11.10
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+4% Synergy $0.25
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+4% Synergy $9.48
Starting Town Starting Town
+3% Synergy $9.10
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+3% Synergy $0.35
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
+3% Synergy $6.83
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+3% Synergy $0.35
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+1% Synergy $0.82
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+1% Synergy $50.28
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.97
Scrubland Scrubland
+1% Synergy
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+0% Synergy $0.93
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
+0% Synergy $1.32
Swamp Swamp
+0% Synergy $2.00
Plains Plains
+0% Synergy $2.00
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
0% Synergy $0.30
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.21
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
-1% Synergy $0.25
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-1% Synergy $13.96
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-1% Synergy $1.46
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-1% Synergy $15.62
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-2% Synergy $0.35
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-3% Synergy $3.63
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.30
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-4% Synergy $0.53
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-4% Synergy $0.30
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-5% Synergy $3.10
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
-8% Synergy $4.45
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-9% Synergy $0.30
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-10% Synergy $0.28
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
-11% Synergy $0.23
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-12% Synergy $0.26
Tainted Field Tainted Field
-15% Synergy $0.29
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-18% Synergy $0.25

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