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Squall, SeeD Mercenary
Price tag $0.50

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

#280 Current Rank
#292 Last Week
#537 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 $4.19
Vibrant Cityscape Vibrant Cityscape
+3% Synergy $0.17
Daily Bugle Building Daily Bugle Building
+3% Synergy $0.19
Spider-Man Noir Spider-Man Noir
+3% Synergy $0.13
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
-1% Synergy $53.45

High Synergy Cards

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

Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+52% Synergy $0.25
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+50% Synergy $0.43
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+47% Synergy $0.34
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+46% Synergy $0.33
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+45% Synergy $7.93
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+45% Synergy $0.68
Key to the City Key to the City
+43% Synergy $0.34
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+41% Synergy $0.94
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+41% Synergy $1.13
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 $9.66
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+38% Synergy $0.10
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+37% Synergy $5.32
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+37% Synergy $38.33
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+36% Synergy $0.20
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+31% Synergy $0.46
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+28% Synergy $2.08
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+19% Synergy $3.68
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+2% Synergy $1.21
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+2% Synergy $1.26

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+5% Synergy $31.52
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+5% Synergy $28.52
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+5% Synergy $12.94
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+5% Synergy $20.17
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+3% Synergy $90.84
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+1% Synergy $48.13
The One Ring The One Ring
+1% Synergy $77.56
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
0% Synergy $55.08
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-1% Synergy $47.90
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-10% Synergy $38.72

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
Jirina, Dauntless General Jirina, Dauntless General
+34% Synergy $0.46
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+33% Synergy $2.59
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
+31% Synergy $20.04
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+30% Synergy $0.34
Zack Fair Zack Fair
+30% Synergy $0.10
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+28% Synergy $4.64
Fang, Fearless l'Cie Fang, Fearless l'Cie
+28% Synergy $0.10
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+23% Synergy $25.81
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+22% Synergy $2.23
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+22% Synergy $2.37
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+20% Synergy $9.49
Demon's Disciple Demon's Disciple
+20% Synergy $0.17
Millikin Millikin
+20% Synergy $0.10
Lurrus of the Dream-Den Lurrus of the Dream-Den
+19% Synergy $1.54
Selfless Savior Selfless Savior
+18% Synergy $0.27
Sublime Archangel Sublime Archangel
+18% Synergy $3.26
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+17% Synergy $10.17
Merciless Executioner Merciless Executioner
+17% Synergy $0.53
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
+16% Synergy $27.86
Codsworth, Handy Helper Codsworth, Handy Helper
+16% Synergy $9.87
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+14% Synergy $42.50
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+14% Synergy $18.17
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
+14% Synergy $2.65
Benevolent Bodyguard Benevolent Bodyguard
+12% Synergy $0.44
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+12% Synergy $8.93
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+11% Synergy $7.97
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+10% Synergy $11.25
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
+10% Synergy $0.32
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+9% Synergy $0.20
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+9% Synergy $1.88
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+9% Synergy $0.32
Kami of False Hope Kami of False Hope
+9% Synergy $2.53
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+9% Synergy $0.84
Knight Exemplar Knight Exemplar
+9% Synergy $4.17
Knight of Infamy Knight of Infamy
+9% Synergy $0.15
Knight of Glory Knight of Glory
+9% Synergy $0.17
Battlegrace Angel Battlegrace Angel
+9% Synergy $1.05
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+8% Synergy $0.16
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+7% Synergy $11.59
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+7% Synergy $0.08
Breena, the Demagogue Breena, the Demagogue
+7% Synergy $2.76
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+4% Synergy $7.41
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+4% Synergy $3.84
Aerith Gainsborough Aerith Gainsborough
+4% Synergy $1.81
Judge Magister Gabranth Judge Magister Gabranth
+4% Synergy $0.06
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+2% Synergy $1.49
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
-11% Synergy $2.54
Blood Artist Blood Artist
-13% Synergy $1.24
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
-23% Synergy $1.85

Instants

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

Entomb Entomb
+26% Synergy $17.23
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+14% Synergy $1.19
Overkill Overkill
+10% Synergy $0.41
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+9% Synergy $18.36
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+8% Synergy $3.44
Silence Silence
+4% Synergy $7.69
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+4% Synergy $0.55
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+3% Synergy $0.26
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+3% Synergy $15.72
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+3% Synergy $3.46
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+2% Synergy $0.27
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+2% Synergy $1.64
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+2% Synergy $3.42
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+2% Synergy $6.00
Reprieve Reprieve
+1% Synergy $1.06
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
0% Synergy $7.73
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
0% Synergy $6.53
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-1% Synergy $3.80
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-2% Synergy $3.87
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-7% Synergy $1.28
Despark Despark
-7% Synergy $0.30
Inkshield Inkshield
-7% Synergy $8.06
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-8% Synergy $0.66
Fracture Fracture
-8% Synergy $0.63
Mortify Mortify
-9% Synergy $0.29
Village Rites Village Rites
-14% Synergy $0.23

Sorceries

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

Open the Armory Open the Armory
+20% Synergy $2.00
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+19% Synergy $0.45
Single Combat Single Combat
+19% Synergy $0.49
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+14% Synergy $2.24
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+14% Synergy $8.63
Resentful Revelation Resentful Revelation
+12% Synergy $0.05
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+11% Synergy $0.15
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+9% Synergy $0.44
Reanimate Reanimate
+7% Synergy $5.24
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+7% Synergy $0.50
Diresight Diresight
+4% Synergy $3.96
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+3% Synergy $5.66
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+2% Synergy $0.53
Damn Damn
-1% Synergy $1.10
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-1% Synergy $10.81
Vindicate Vindicate
-2% Synergy $0.44
Farewell Farewell
-3% Synergy $2.96
Austere Command Austere Command
-4% Synergy $0.27
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-5% Synergy $0.48
Victimize Victimize
-8% Synergy $0.38
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-10% Synergy $0.42

Utility Artifacts

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

Shadowspear Shadowspear
+30% Synergy $36.77
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+30% Synergy $2.10
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+27% Synergy $1.91
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+22% Synergy $5.64
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+22% Synergy $42.00
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+21% Synergy $2.28
Zephyr Boots Zephyr Boots
+21% Synergy $0.27
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+19% Synergy $4.94
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+19% Synergy $33.36
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+17% Synergy $2.13
Celestial Armor Celestial Armor
+17% Synergy $0.62
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+16% Synergy $18.72
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+13% Synergy $1.78
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+13% Synergy $1.43
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+12% Synergy $12.02
Wedding Invitation Wedding Invitation
+12% Synergy $0.12
Lion Heart Lion Heart
+11% Synergy $0.09
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+11% Synergy $0.19
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+11% Synergy $1.06
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+10% Synergy $5.49
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+10% Synergy $0.78
Hero's Heirloom Hero's Heirloom
+10% Synergy $0.12
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+9% Synergy $8.94
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+9% Synergy $8.67
Ninja's Blades Ninja's Blades
+9% Synergy $0.36
Arm-Mounted Anchor Arm-Mounted Anchor
+9% Synergy $0.13
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+8% Synergy $18.20
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+8% Synergy $36.60
Silver Shroud Costume Silver Shroud Costume
+8% Synergy $5.38
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+7% Synergy $0.85
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+7% Synergy $22.21
Bilbo's Ring Bilbo's Ring
+7% Synergy $12.00
Dragonfire Blade Dragonfire Blade
+7% Synergy $0.97
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+7% Synergy $15.62
Conqueror's Flail Conqueror's Flail
+7% Synergy $4.01
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+7% Synergy $11.97
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+6% Synergy $13.30
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+6% Synergy $1.27
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+6% Synergy $11.96
Maul of the Skyclaves Maul of the Skyclaves
+6% Synergy $0.24
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+6% Synergy $1.22
Sigil of Valor Sigil of Valor
+6% Synergy $0.20
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+5% Synergy $4.62
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+5% Synergy $15.60
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+2% Synergy $11.61
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+1% Synergy $0.19
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-2% Synergy $4.17
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
-4% Synergy $57.78
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-12% Synergy $8.23
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-15% Synergy $3.08

Enchantments

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

Idolized Idolized
+37% Synergy $0.52
Seal of Cleansing Seal of Cleansing
+28% Synergy $0.08
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+26% Synergy $0.28
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+26% Synergy $16.85
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+25% Synergy $0.74
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
+24% Synergy $2.60
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+21% Synergy $2.66
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+21% Synergy $5.00
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+20% Synergy $3.73
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+19% Synergy $7.72
Unquestioned Authority Unquestioned Authority
+17% Synergy $0.75
Seal of Doom Seal of Doom
+13% Synergy $0.19
Necromancy Necromancy
+10% Synergy $8.74
Cemetery Tampering Cemetery Tampering
+10% Synergy $0.22
Gift of Orzhova Gift of Orzhova
+9% Synergy $0.18
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+8% Synergy $4.26
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+8% Synergy $1.59
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+8% Synergy $0.63
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+7% Synergy $4.77
Feather of Flight Feather of Flight
+6% Synergy $0.17
Edge of the Divinity Edge of the Divinity
+6% Synergy $0.33
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+6% Synergy $0.33
Out of the Tombs Out of the Tombs
+6% Synergy $11.47
Angelic Benediction Angelic Benediction
+6% Synergy $0.45
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+5% Synergy $0.22
Dance of the Dead Dance of the Dead
+5% Synergy $15.57
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+5% Synergy $0.46
Angelic Renewal Angelic Renewal
+5% Synergy $0.22
Demonic Embrace Demonic Embrace
+5% Synergy $0.22
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+4% Synergy $4.26
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+4% Synergy $1.02
Daybreak Coronet Daybreak Coronet
+4% Synergy $3.58
Timely Ward Timely Ward
+3% Synergy $0.82
Angelic Gift Angelic Gift
+3% Synergy $0.19
Hyena Umbra Hyena Umbra
+2% Synergy $0.21
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
+1% Synergy $0.21
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
0% Synergy $24.86
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-1% Synergy $4.57
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-3% Synergy $2.21
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-3% Synergy $3.21
Land Tax Land Tax
-3% Synergy $21.04
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-4% Synergy $11.61
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-5% Synergy $21.23
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
-9% Synergy $3.96

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 $4.87
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+21% Synergy $26.34
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+17% Synergy $1.42
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+12% Synergy $1.91
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+11% Synergy $20.10
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+9% Synergy $0.20
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+8% Synergy $34.77
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+7% Synergy $9.06
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+6% Synergy $6.58
Wasteland Wasteland
+6% Synergy $21.02
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
+6% Synergy $0.09
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+3% Synergy $4.10
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+3% Synergy $1.19
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+3% Synergy $0.05
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+2% Synergy $0.13
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-1% Synergy $17.41
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-2% Synergy $48.49
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $0.14
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-5% Synergy $27.44
High Market High Market
-5% Synergy $1.14
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-9% Synergy $1.84
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-12% Synergy $1.08
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
-12% Synergy $0.42

Mana Artifacts

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

Blitzball Blitzball
+39% Synergy $0.08
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+17% Synergy $0.17
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+13% Synergy $0.16
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+9% Synergy $26.54
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+5% Synergy $0.68
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $1.23
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+3% Synergy $0.43
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+3% Synergy $109.56
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+3% Synergy $178.29
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+2% Synergy $0.57
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-4% Synergy $1.05
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-10% Synergy $0.22

Lands

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

Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+17% Synergy $4.72
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+16% Synergy $20.82
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+16% Synergy $0.09
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+15% Synergy $12.40
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+14% Synergy $0.11
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+12% Synergy $11.95
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
+11% Synergy $7.67
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+11% Synergy $22.84
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+10% Synergy $13.59
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+10% Synergy $12.89
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+10% Synergy $8.80
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+9% Synergy $5.90
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+9% Synergy $19.28
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+8% Synergy $0.22
Insomnia, Crown City Insomnia, Crown City
+8% Synergy $0.06
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+6% Synergy $31.07
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+6% Synergy $0.48
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+5% Synergy $3.90
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
+5% Synergy $6.03
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+5% Synergy $0.22
Starting Town Starting Town
+5% Synergy $9.09
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+4% Synergy $0.11
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+4% Synergy $0.22
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
+3% Synergy $0.48
Scrubland Scrubland
+3% Synergy
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+2% Synergy $0.60
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+2% Synergy $1.64
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+2% Synergy $23.94
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+2% Synergy $21.94
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+1% Synergy $12.05
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+1% Synergy $0.94
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.06
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.06
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
0% Synergy $0.26
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
0% Synergy $7.73
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.26
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-1% Synergy $0.19
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
-1% Synergy $0.20
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-2% Synergy $3.87
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
-3% Synergy $0.66
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-4% Synergy $2.92
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-5% Synergy $0.65
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-6% Synergy $0.16
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
-7% Synergy $3.33
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-8% Synergy $0.28
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-11% Synergy $0.11
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
-12% Synergy $0.05
Tainted Field Tainted Field
-17% Synergy $0.16
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-17% Synergy $0.15
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-19% Synergy $0.13

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