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Squall, SeeD Mercenary
Price tag $0.84

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

#275 Current Rank
#253 Last Week
#396 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.

Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
+8% Synergy $6.78
Grave Researcher Grave Researcher
+6% Synergy $3.65
Emeritus of Truce Emeritus of Truce
0% Synergy $3.85
Turbulent Moor Turbulent Moor
-12% Synergy $6.89
Eclipsed Steppe Eclipsed Steppe
-12% Synergy $2.79

High Synergy Cards

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

Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+56% Synergy $0.33
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+56% Synergy $0.35
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+50% Synergy $0.38
Key to the City Key to the City
+49% Synergy $1.13
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+49% Synergy $0.30
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+43% Synergy $0.98
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+43% Synergy $0.24
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+43% Synergy $7.41
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+41% Synergy $0.16
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+41% Synergy $0.26

Top Cards

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

Buried Alive Buried Alive
+39% Synergy $0.78
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+38% Synergy $1.85
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+37% Synergy $1.72
Zack Fair Zack Fair
+36% Synergy $0.26
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+35% Synergy $5.51
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+34% Synergy $0.36
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+28% Synergy $2.81
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+22% Synergy $3.70
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-2% Synergy $0.99
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-3% Synergy $1.01

Game Changers

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

Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+5% Synergy $12.97
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+5% Synergy $24.52
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+4% Synergy $37.16
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+4% Synergy $47.77
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+3% Synergy $122.46
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
0% Synergy $68.64
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-1% Synergy $63.51
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-2% Synergy $55.57
Farewell Farewell
-4% Synergy $6.50
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-10% Synergy $57.11

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
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+31% Synergy $4.31
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
+31% Synergy $19.28
Fang, Fearless l'Cie Fang, Fearless l'Cie
+31% Synergy $0.17
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+27% Synergy $4.80
Millikin Millikin
+27% Synergy $0.35
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+26% Synergy $0.51
Merciless Executioner Merciless Executioner
+24% Synergy $0.66
Demon's Disciple Demon's Disciple
+23% Synergy $0.36
Selfless Savior Selfless Savior
+22% Synergy $0.38
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+21% Synergy $28.74
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+20% Synergy $3.69
Twilight Diviner Twilight Diviner
+20% Synergy $2.18
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+19% Synergy $14.05
Lurrus of the Dream-Den Lurrus of the Dream-Den
+19% Synergy $2.53
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+17% Synergy $0.59
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+16% Synergy $16.59
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
+16% Synergy $29.16
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+14% Synergy $0.34
Sublime Archangel Sublime Archangel
+14% Synergy $3.01
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+13% Synergy $33.27
Benevolent Bodyguard Benevolent Bodyguard
+13% Synergy $0.49
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+12% Synergy $57.22
Codsworth, Handy Helper Codsworth, Handy Helper
+12% Synergy $21.22
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
+11% Synergy $3.53
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+10% Synergy $9.36
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
+10% Synergy $0.35
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+10% Synergy $13.21
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+9% Synergy $2.74
Kami of False Hope Kami of False Hope
+9% Synergy $4.88
Bounty Agent Bounty Agent
+9% Synergy $0.36
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+9% Synergy $1.31
Hecteyes Hecteyes
+9% Synergy $0.18
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+8% Synergy $0.33
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+8% Synergy $17.09
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+8% Synergy $0.32
Knight Exemplar Knight Exemplar
+8% Synergy $2.83
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+7% Synergy $0.30
General's Enforcer General's Enforcer
+7% Synergy $0.29
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+6% Synergy $0.29
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+5% Synergy $12.26
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+4% Synergy $3.97
Breena, the Demagogue Breena, the Demagogue
+4% Synergy $0.63
Umbral Collar Zealot Umbral Collar Zealot
+2% Synergy $0.37
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+1% Synergy $13.20
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+1% Synergy $7.21
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
-6% Synergy $0.67
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
-8% Synergy $0.34
Blood Artist Blood Artist
-12% Synergy $1.54
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
-22% Synergy $2.60

Instants

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

Entomb Entomb
+24% Synergy $16.78
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+14% Synergy $1.46
Overkill Overkill
+9% Synergy $0.27
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+6% Synergy $26.25
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+5% Synergy $6.77
Darkblast Darkblast
+5% Synergy $0.45
Silence Silence
+3% Synergy $8.81
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+2% Synergy $21.24
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+1% Synergy $0.35
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.68
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+1% Synergy $6.76
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
0% Synergy $0.33
Reprieve Reprieve
0% Synergy $1.10
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-1% Synergy $7.31
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-1% Synergy $3.29
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-2% Synergy $13.87
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-3% Synergy $3.06
Despark Despark
-8% Synergy $0.34
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-9% Synergy $1.47
Mortify Mortify
-9% Synergy $0.19
Fracture Fracture
-9% Synergy $0.34
Inkshield Inkshield
-10% Synergy $4.97
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-11% Synergy $0.74
Village Rites Village Rites
-14% Synergy $0.86

Sorceries

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

Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+18% Synergy $0.35
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+18% Synergy $2.90
Single Combat Single Combat
+18% Synergy $0.40
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+13% Synergy $2.89
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+13% Synergy $9.22
Resentful Revelation Resentful Revelation
+10% Synergy $0.13
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+8% Synergy $0.34
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+8% Synergy $1.09
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+6% Synergy $0.73
Reanimate Reanimate
+5% Synergy $9.11
Diresight Diresight
+3% Synergy $0.17
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+2% Synergy $0.33
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+1% Synergy $4.74
Unearth Unearth
0% Synergy $0.54
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-1% Synergy $16.33
Victimize Victimize
-2% Synergy $1.20
Damn Damn
-3% Synergy $2.56
Vindicate Vindicate
-3% Synergy $0.78
Austere Command Austere Command
-4% Synergy $0.64
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-7% Synergy $0.27
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-11% Synergy $2.68

Utility Artifacts

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

Buster Sword Buster Sword
+36% Synergy $40.90
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+31% Synergy $3.10
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+27% Synergy $35.87
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+25% Synergy $3.12
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+24% Synergy $2.51
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+20% Synergy $3.73
Zephyr Boots Zephyr Boots
+20% Synergy $0.39
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+20% Synergy $47.28
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+18% Synergy $7.29
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+18% Synergy $3.73
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+18% Synergy $38.89
Celestial Armor Celestial Armor
+15% Synergy $0.37
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+14% Synergy $28.38
Wedding Invitation Wedding Invitation
+14% Synergy $0.33
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+13% Synergy $2.07
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+12% Synergy $1.65
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+11% Synergy $12.24
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+10% Synergy $0.34
Lion Heart Lion Heart
+10% Synergy $0.11
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+9% Synergy $4.25
Perpetual Timepiece Perpetual Timepiece
+9% Synergy $0.34
Hero's Heirloom Hero's Heirloom
+9% Synergy $0.26
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+9% Synergy $0.48
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+8% Synergy $6.93
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+8% Synergy $0.83
Silver Shroud Costume Silver Shroud Costume
+8% Synergy $13.85
Arm-Mounted Anchor Arm-Mounted Anchor
+8% Synergy $0.20
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+8% Synergy $43.69
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+8% Synergy $10.67
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+7% Synergy $19.81
Ninja's Blades Ninja's Blades
+7% Synergy $0.56
Nihil Spellbomb Nihil Spellbomb
+7% Synergy $2.30
Executioner's Capsule Executioner's Capsule
+7% Synergy $0.22
Conqueror's Flail Conqueror's Flail
+7% Synergy $3.15
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+7% Synergy $21.66
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+7% Synergy $0.23
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+6% Synergy $0.89
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+6% Synergy $14.99
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+6% Synergy $13.67
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+6% Synergy $13.79
Dragonfire Blade Dragonfire Blade
+6% Synergy $1.10
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+6% Synergy $1.04
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+5% Synergy $0.65
Bilbo's Ring Bilbo's Ring
+5% Synergy $14.27
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+5% Synergy $2.72
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+5% Synergy $6.46
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+2% Synergy $0.30
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
-4% Synergy $54.75
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-8% Synergy $5.69
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-11% Synergy $15.53

Enchantments

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

Teval's Judgment Teval's Judgment
+37% Synergy $6.72
Idolized Idolized
+33% Synergy $0.77
Seal of Cleansing Seal of Cleansing
+28% Synergy $0.22
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+25% Synergy $2.19
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
+23% Synergy $0.44
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+23% Synergy $18.09
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+22% Synergy $0.60
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+19% Synergy $6.22
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+19% Synergy $4.74
Seal of Doom Seal of Doom
+19% Synergy $0.17
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+18% Synergy $0.94
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+16% Synergy $3.97
Unquestioned Authority Unquestioned Authority
+16% Synergy $1.18
Necromancy Necromancy
+9% Synergy $16.21
Cemetery Tampering Cemetery Tampering
+9% Synergy $0.21
Gift of Orzhova Gift of Orzhova
+9% Synergy $0.22
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+8% Synergy $0.55
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+6% Synergy $3.53
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+6% Synergy $0.58
Fungal Fortitude Fungal Fortitude
+6% Synergy $0.25
Brilliant Wings Brilliant Wings
+6% Synergy $24.15
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+6% Synergy $0.44
Hopeless Nightmare Hopeless Nightmare
+6% Synergy $0.35
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+5% Synergy $1.13
Feather of Flight Feather of Flight
+5% Synergy $0.30
Edge of the Divinity Edge of the Divinity
+5% Synergy $0.34
Out of the Tombs Out of the Tombs
+5% Synergy $13.70
Angelic Renewal Angelic Renewal
+5% Synergy $0.35
Demonic Embrace Demonic Embrace
+5% Synergy $0.37
Team Avatar Team Avatar
+5% Synergy $0.21
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+4% Synergy $0.35
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+4% Synergy $0.77
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+4% Synergy $0.68
Dance of the Dead Dance of the Dead
+4% Synergy $16.71
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+4% Synergy $2.06
Angelic Gift Angelic Gift
+3% Synergy $0.38
Timely Ward Timely Ward
+2% Synergy $4.00
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
0% Synergy $0.43
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-3% Synergy $4.82
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-3% Synergy $3.48
Land Tax Land Tax
-5% Synergy $16.22
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-6% Synergy $4.09
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-6% Synergy $16.90
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
-9% Synergy $0.33

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 $6.42

Utility Lands

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

Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+28% Synergy $1.85
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+24% Synergy $5.98
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+19% Synergy $34.72
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+14% Synergy $2.50
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+14% Synergy $0.42
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+11% Synergy $22.89
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
+10% Synergy $0.18
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+9% Synergy $1.49
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+7% Synergy $39.96
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+7% Synergy $6.95
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+6% Synergy $0.36
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+6% Synergy $0.95
Dakmor Salvage Dakmor Salvage
+6% Synergy $0.20
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+5% Synergy $11.36
Wasteland Wasteland
+5% Synergy $26.69
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+3% Synergy $0.70
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+3% Synergy $0.29
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+3% Synergy $0.30
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+2% Synergy $5.48
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-2% Synergy $23.89
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $1.13
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-4% Synergy $59.22
High Market High Market
-4% Synergy $0.46
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-5% Synergy $29.55
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-9% Synergy $0.57
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-11% Synergy $2.65
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
-12% Synergy $0.51

Mana Artifacts

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

Blitzball Blitzball
+45% Synergy $0.24
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+18% Synergy $0.33
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+18% Synergy $0.34
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+7% Synergy $37.54
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $1.19
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+2% Synergy $0.63
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.43
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-2% Synergy $0.48
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-6% Synergy $2.89
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-11% Synergy $0.34

Lands

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

Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+22% Synergy $0.23
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+18% Synergy $0.21
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+15% Synergy $1.09
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+12% Synergy $29.76
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+12% Synergy $12.03
Vibrant Cityscape Vibrant Cityscape
+12% Synergy $0.29
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+10% Synergy $15.83
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+10% Synergy $0.28
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+9% Synergy $32.24
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+9% Synergy $19.07
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+8% Synergy $14.49
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+8% Synergy $10.45
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+8% Synergy $0.39
Insomnia, Crown City Insomnia, Crown City
+8% Synergy $0.16
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+7% Synergy $28.97
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
+6% Synergy $10.49
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+5% Synergy $39.63
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+4% Synergy $9.90
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
+4% Synergy $6.55
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+4% Synergy $0.35
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+4% Synergy $0.25
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+4% Synergy $0.25
Starting Town Starting Town
+4% Synergy $9.45
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+2% Synergy $0.28
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
+1% Synergy $0.30
Scrubland Scrubland
+1% Synergy
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+1% Synergy $0.86
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.68
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+1% Synergy $48.51
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.09
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.07
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
0% Synergy $1.24
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
0% Synergy $1.28
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.26
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-1% Synergy $0.35
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
-1% Synergy $0.26
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-2% Synergy $14.11
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-2% Synergy $13.87
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-3% Synergy $3.06
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-4% Synergy $0.28
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-4% Synergy $0.38
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-4% Synergy $0.27
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-5% Synergy $2.89
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-9% Synergy $0.29
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
-9% Synergy $4.79
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-10% Synergy $0.26
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
-12% Synergy $0.19
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-13% Synergy $0.29
Tainted Field Tainted Field
-16% Synergy $0.28
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-19% Synergy $0.30

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