Hakbal of the Surging Soul (Commander) - Merfolk

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Cas Hinds
Dec 1, 2025
Curating a Healthy Play Pod in Commander
Need advice on how make a Commander pod that's right for you? Cas is here with some advice to make sure your pod rocks on game night.
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Champions of the Shoal
19%inclusion40 decks211 decks
17%synergy
Eclipsed Realms
16%inclusion35 decks215 decks
15%synergy
Disruptor of Currents
12%inclusion26 decks223 decks
11%synergy
Silvergill Mentor
11%inclusion25 decks223 decks
10%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
10%inclusion23 decks223 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Nicanzil, Current Conductor
98%inclusion6.14K decks6.28K decks
90%synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
95%inclusion5.95K decks6.28K decks
84%synergy
Emperor Mihail II
92%inclusion5.81K decks6.28K decks
84%synergy
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
93%inclusion5.83K decks6.28K decks
84%synergy
Kopala, Warden of Waves
90%inclusion5.68K decks6.28K decks
82%synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
90%inclusion5.65K decks6.28K decks
82%synergy
Merrow Reejerey
90%inclusion5.63K decks6.28K decks
81%synergy
Deeproot Waters
89%inclusion5.60K decks6.28K decks
81%synergy
Merfolk Sovereign
89%inclusion5.60K decks6.28K decks
81%synergy
Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca
87%inclusion5.47K decks6.28K decks
80%synergy
Top Cards
Herald of Secret Streams
93%inclusion5.85K decks6.28K decks
79%synergy
Topography Tracker
86%inclusion5.42K decks6.28K decks
79%synergy
Hardened Scales
86%inclusion5.41K decks6.28K decks
71%synergy
Seafloor Oracle
82%inclusion5.15K decks6.28K decks
74%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
81%inclusion5.10K decks6.28K decks
69%synergy
Deeproot Elite
80%inclusion5K decks6.28K decks
72%synergy
Singer of Swift Rivers
79%inclusion4.99K decks6.28K decks
72%synergy
Mist Dancer
79%inclusion4.99K decks6.28K decks
72%synergy
Wave Goodbye
79%inclusion4.94K decks6.28K decks
68%synergy
Inspiring Call
78%inclusion4.92K decks6.28K decks
65%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
32%inclusion1.99K decks6.28K decks
7%synergy
Rhystic Study
24%inclusion1.50K decks6.28K decks
3%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
19%inclusion1.17K decks6.28K decks
2%synergy
Worldly Tutor
10%inclusion615 decks6.28K decks
-5%synergy
Force of Will
7.4%inclusion463 decks6.28K decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
76%inclusion4.75K decks6.28K decks
45%synergy
Zegana, Utopian Speaker
74%inclusion4.64K decks6.28K decks
66%synergy
Merfolk Mistbinder
70%inclusion4.42K decks6.28K decks
63%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
70%inclusion4.39K decks6.28K decks
63%synergy
Vodalian Hexcatcher
69%inclusion4.32K decks6.28K decks
62%synergy
Deeproot Historian
67%inclusion4.23K decks6.28K decks
62%synergy
Kiora's Follower
63%inclusion3.94K decks6.28K decks
48%synergy
Benthic Biomancer
63%inclusion3.93K decks6.28K decks
57%synergy
Realmwalker
62%inclusion3.90K decks6.28K decks
55%synergy
Lord of Atlantis
60%inclusion3.80K decks6.28K decks
54%synergy
Metallic Mimic
55%inclusion3.43K decks6.28K decks
49%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
49%inclusion3.09K decks6.28K decks
44%synergy
Tributary Instructor
48%inclusion3.01K decks6.28K decks
44%synergy
Merfolk Skydiver
46%inclusion2.86K decks6.28K decks
40%synergy
Tishana, Voice of Thunder
44%inclusion2.79K decks6.28K decks
39%synergy
Merfolk Cave-Diver
44%inclusion2.73K decks6.28K decks
40%synergy
Roaming Throne
43%inclusion2.72K decks6.28K decks
35%synergy
Evolution Sage
41%inclusion2.61K decks6.28K decks
31%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
40%inclusion1.85K decks4.61K decks
36%synergy
Prime Speaker Zegana
39%inclusion2.48K decks6.28K decks
29%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
37%inclusion2.32K decks6.28K decks
29%synergy
Surgespanner
36%inclusion2.27K decks6.28K decks
33%synergy
Forerunner of the Heralds
35%inclusion2.23K decks6.28K decks
32%synergy
Deepfathom Echo
32%inclusion1.98K decks6.28K decks
28%synergy
Jadelight Spelunker
25%inclusion1.60K decks6.28K decks
23%synergy
Sage of Fables
25%inclusion1.58K decks6.28K decks
23%synergy
Wanderwine Prophets
24%inclusion1.50K decks6.28K decks
22%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
24%inclusion1.49K decks6.28K decks
18%synergy
Kiora, the Rising Tide
21%inclusion443 decks2.08K decks
18%synergy
Merrow Harbinger
21%inclusion1.33K decks6.28K decks
19%synergy
Wildgrowth Walker
20%inclusion1.24K decks6.28K decks
18%synergy
Xolatoyac, the Smiling Flood
20%inclusion1.24K decks6.28K decks
12%synergy
Tide Shaper
19%inclusion1.19K decks6.28K decks
17%synergy
Cenote Scout
19%inclusion1.19K decks6.28K decks
17%synergy
Summon: Leviathan
19%inclusion112 decks598 decks
11%synergy
Seahunter
19%inclusion1.17K decks6.28K decks
17%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
17%inclusion1.10K decks6.28K decks
16%synergy
Coralhelm Commander
17%inclusion1.07K decks6.28K decks
15%synergy
Mindspring Merfolk
16%inclusion152 decks934 decks
14%synergy
Mist-Cloaked Herald
16%inclusion986 decks6.28K decks
13%synergy
Tempest Caller
16%inclusion985 decks6.28K decks
14%synergy
Lullmage Mentor
15%inclusion943 decks6.28K decks
13%synergy
Sentinel of the Nameless City
15%inclusion914 decks6.28K decks
13%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
14%inclusion885 decks6.28K decks
6%synergy
Murkfiend Liege
14%inclusion881 decks6.28K decks
-1%synergy
Deepchannel Mentor
13%inclusion800 decks6.28K decks
11%synergy
Floodpits Drowner
13%inclusion363 decks2.87K decks
12%synergy
Silvergill Adept
12%inclusion746 decks6.28K decks
10%synergy
Jadelight Ranger
12%inclusion746 decks6.28K decks
10%synergy
Merfolk Trickster
11%inclusion698 decks6.28K decks
10%synergy
Instants
Ripples of Potential
76%inclusion4.76K decks6.28K decks
66%synergy
Beast Within
71%inclusion4.44K decks6.28K decks
21%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
69%inclusion4.33K decks6.28K decks
43%synergy
Growth Spiral
55%inclusion3.46K decks6.28K decks
10%synergy
Counterspell
53%inclusion3.30K decks6.28K decks
2%synergy
Aetherize
45%inclusion2.85K decks6.28K decks
33%synergy
Heroic Intervention
41%inclusion2.58K decks6.28K decks
11%synergy
Quandrix Command
31%inclusion1.93K decks6.28K decks
26%synergy
Ruinous Intrusion
27%inclusion1.69K decks6.28K decks
24%synergy
Negate
22%inclusion1.40K decks6.28K decks
-4%synergy
Pongify
21%inclusion1.34K decks6.28K decks
-3%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
20%inclusion1.23K decks6.28K decks
-3%synergy
Mutational Advantage
17%inclusion1.01K decks5.89K decks
13%synergy
Arcane Denial
17%inclusion1.06K decks6.28K decks
-6%synergy
Swan Song
16%inclusion1.02K decks6.28K decks
-2%synergy
Mana Drain
14%inclusion878 decks6.28K decks
-2%synergy
Flare of Denial
14%inclusion661 decks4.81K decks
11%synergy
Nature's Claim
8.9%inclusion562 decks6.28K decks
-1%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
8.1%inclusion507 decks6.28K decks
3%synergy
Reality Shift
7.9%inclusion499 decks6.28K decks
-7%synergy
Filter Out
7.4%inclusion464 decks6.28K decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.0%inclusion323 decks4.59K decks
-5%synergy
For the Ancestors
5.7%inclusion358 decks6.28K decks
5%synergy
Force of Negation
5.2%inclusion327 decks6.28K decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Kodama's Reach
51%inclusion3.22K decks6.28K decks
15%synergy
Explore
43%inclusion2.69K decks6.28K decks
22%synergy
Raise the Palisade
32%inclusion2.04K decks6.28K decks
26%synergy
Bygone Marvels
30%inclusion1.86K decks6.28K decks
27%synergy
Ravenform
29%inclusion1.81K decks6.28K decks
25%synergy
Curse of the Swine
27%inclusion1.69K decks6.28K decks
16%synergy
Cultivate
25%inclusion1.59K decks6.28K decks
-22%synergy
Nature's Lore
24%inclusion1.51K decks6.28K decks
-7%synergy
Rampant Growth
23%inclusion1.43K decks6.28K decks
-18%synergy
Farseek
21%inclusion1.29K decks6.28K decks
-5%synergy
Three Visits
18%inclusion1.15K decks6.28K decks
-5%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
16%inclusion976 decks6.28K decks
3%synergy
Commit // Memory
10%inclusion626 decks6.28K decks
8%synergy
Aquitect's Will
10%inclusion599 decks6.28K decks
8%synergy
Distant Melody
9.1%inclusion572 decks6.28K decks
6%synergy
Over the Edge
8.8%inclusion553 decks6.28K decks
7%synergy
River's Rebuke
7.6%inclusion476 decks6.28K decks
5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.3%inclusion457 decks6.28K decks
-3%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
7.0%inclusion438 decks6.28K decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
50%inclusion3.13K decks6.28K decks
24%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
29%inclusion1.83K decks6.28K decks
23%synergy
Bident of Thassa
26%inclusion1.64K decks6.28K decks
19%synergy
Herald's Horn
20%inclusion1.26K decks6.28K decks
16%synergy
The Ozolith
19%inclusion1.20K decks6.28K decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion1.07K decks6.28K decks
-3%synergy
The Great Henge
14%inclusion894 decks6.28K decks
5%synergy
Banner of Kinship
9.5%inclusion199 decks2.10K decks
8%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
9.1%inclusion569 decks6.28K decks
7%synergy
The Earth Crystal
7.3%inclusion43 decks589 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Deeproot Pilgrimage
74%inclusion4.66K decks6.28K decks
67%synergy
Kindred Discovery
72%inclusion4.55K decks6.28K decks
63%synergy
Branching Evolution
69%inclusion4.33K decks6.28K decks
58%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
53%inclusion3.30K decks6.28K decks
45%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
50%inclusion3.16K decks6.28K decks
37%synergy
Merrow Commerce
38%inclusion2.38K decks6.28K decks
34%synergy
Exploration
26%inclusion1.62K decks6.28K decks
12%synergy
Twists and Turns
22%inclusion1.37K decks6.28K decks
20%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
18%inclusion1.12K decks6.28K decks
12%synergy
Sphere Grid
17%inclusion99 decks598 decks
13%synergy
Burgeoning
16%inclusion997 decks6.28K decks
9%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
16%inclusion986 decks6.28K decks
11%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
13%inclusion475 decks3.80K decks
7%synergy
Path of Discovery
12%inclusion767 decks6.28K decks
10%synergy
Doubling Season
12%inclusion758 decks6.28K decks
2%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
12%inclusion751 decks6.28K decks
9%synergy
Mystic Remora
9.1%inclusion572 decks6.28K decks
-5%synergy
Intruder Alarm
7.3%inclusion457 decks6.28K decks
4%synergy
Hadana's Climb
7.0%inclusion441 decks6.28K decks
3%synergy
Elven Chorus
7.0%inclusion438 decks6.28K decks
4%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
6.3%inclusion34 decks544 decks
1%synergy
Spreading Seas
6.1%inclusion382 decks6.28K decks
5%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
5.8%inclusion367 decks6.28K decks
0%synergy
Guardian Project
5.5%inclusion346 decks6.28K decks
-1%synergy
Loading Zone
5.2%inclusion28 decks538 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
82%inclusion5.15K decks6.28K decks
32%synergy
Karn's Bastion
63%inclusion3.98K decks6.28K decks
52%synergy
Rogue's Passage
56%inclusion3.50K decks6.28K decks
34%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
52%inclusion3.28K decks6.28K decks
35%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
43%inclusion2.72K decks6.28K decks
26%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
32%inclusion1.99K decks6.28K decks
26%synergy
Temple of the False God
27%inclusion1.67K decks6.28K decks
11%synergy
Three Tree City
23%inclusion867 decks3.85K decks
17%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
18%inclusion1.16K decks6.28K decks
-3%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
16%inclusion1.03K decks6.28K decks
-2%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
16%inclusion1K decks6.28K decks
-6%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
9.2%inclusion580 decks6.28K decks
-3%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.8%inclusion58 decks659 decks
-2%synergy
Secret Tunnel
5.9%inclusion22 decks372 decks
4%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
5.8%inclusion367 decks6.28K decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion5.80K decks6.28K decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion5.10K decks6.28K decks
18%synergy
Simic Signet
46%inclusion2.86K decks6.28K decks
14%synergy
Thought Vessel
23%inclusion1.43K decks6.28K decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
20%inclusion1.23K decks6.28K decks
12%synergy
Patchwork Banner
15%inclusion579 decks3.76K decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
15%inclusion942 decks6.28K decks
-7%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion6.23K decks6.28K decks
4%synergy
Forest
99%inclusion6.23K decks6.28K decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion5.99K decks6.28K decks
10%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
89%inclusion5.57K decks6.28K decks
29%synergy
Path of Ancestry
77%inclusion4.85K decks6.28K decks
60%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
71%inclusion4.46K decks6.28K decks
32%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
69%inclusion4.32K decks6.28K decks
61%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
68%inclusion4.25K decks6.28K decks
60%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
58%inclusion3.63K decks6.28K decks
9%synergy
Temple of Mystery
57%inclusion3.58K decks6.28K decks
19%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
45%inclusion2.85K decks6.28K decks
2%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
45%inclusion2.84K decks6.28K decks
-7%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
43%inclusion2.67K decks6.28K decks
0%synergy
Breeding Pool
42%inclusion2.67K decks6.28K decks
-4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
37%inclusion2.30K decks6.28K decks
15%synergy
Flooded Grove
32%inclusion2.03K decks6.28K decks
-9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
28%inclusion1.79K decks6.28K decks
23%synergy
Misty Rainforest
27%inclusion1.68K decks6.28K decks
-4%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
24%inclusion1.53K decks6.28K decks
4%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
20%inclusion1.25K decks6.28K decks
0%synergy
Hedge Maze
18%inclusion1.10K decks6.28K decks
-2%synergy
Willowrush Verge
17%inclusion159 decks957 decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
14%inclusion894 decks6.28K decks
-10%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
14%inclusion885 decks6.28K decks
1%synergy
Overflowing Basin
13%inclusion761 decks5.99K decks
-7%synergy
Tangled Islet
9.4%inclusion593 decks6.28K decks
-7%synergy
Tropical Island
9.3%inclusion587 decks6.28K decks
-5%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.9%inclusion561 decks6.28K decks
-6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.6%inclusion543 decks6.28K decks
-17%synergy
Thornwood Falls
8.1%inclusion506 decks6.28K decks
-10%synergy
Sodden Verdure
7.8%inclusion17 decks218 decks
1%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.3%inclusion457 decks6.28K decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.0%inclusion323 decks4.59K decks
-5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.9%inclusion373 decks6.28K decks
-1%synergy
Rimewood Falls
5.6%inclusion353 decks6.28K decks
-3%synergy