Hakbal of the Surging Soul (Commander) - Expensive 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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Nicanzil, Current Conductor
97%inclusion810 decks831 decks
89%synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
93%inclusion770 decks831 decks
82%synergy
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
90%inclusion747 decks831 decks
81%synergy
Emperor Mihail II
88%inclusion732 decks831 decks
79%synergy
Kopala, Warden of Waves
88%inclusion729 decks831 decks
79%synergy
Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca
85%inclusion710 decks831 decks
78%synergy
Merrow Reejerey
86%inclusion717 decks831 decks
77%synergy
Vodalian Hexcatcher
84%inclusion699 decks831 decks
77%synergy
Lord of Atlantis
82%inclusion682 decks831 decks
76%synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
84%inclusion701 decks831 decks
76%synergy
Top Cards
Herald of Secret Streams
89%inclusion740 decks831 decks
75%synergy
Topography Tracker
82%inclusion678 decks831 decks
74%synergy
Deeproot Waters
80%inclusion665 decks831 decks
71%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
79%inclusion655 decks831 decks
71%synergy
Hardened Scales
78%inclusion650 decks831 decks
63%synergy
Merfolk Sovereign
78%inclusion649 decks831 decks
69%synergy
Roaming Throne
74%inclusion617 decks831 decks
66%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
74%inclusion616 decks831 decks
62%synergy
Seafloor Oracle
74%inclusion614 decks831 decks
66%synergy
Singer of Swift Rivers
71%inclusion589 decks831 decks
63%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
74%inclusion617 decks831 decks
48%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
66%inclusion547 decks831 decks
49%synergy
Rhystic Study
65%inclusion537 decks831 decks
43%synergy
Force of Will
37%inclusion309 decks831 decks
27%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
35%inclusion290 decks831 decks
28%synergy
Worldly Tutor
31%inclusion261 decks831 decks
16%synergy
Ancient Tomb
25%inclusion205 decks831 decks
15%synergy
The One Ring
18%inclusion146 decks831 decks
10%synergy
Mystical Tutor
15%inclusion122 decks831 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion112 decks831 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Deeproot Elite
69%inclusion577 decks831 decks
62%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
67%inclusion555 decks831 decks
36%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
66%inclusion552 decks831 decks
59%synergy
Mist Dancer
65%inclusion540 decks831 decks
58%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
64%inclusion530 decks831 decks
58%synergy
Merfolk Mistbinder
60%inclusion500 decks831 decks
53%synergy
Zegana, Utopian Speaker
59%inclusion489 decks831 decks
51%synergy
Benthic Biomancer
55%inclusion455 decks831 decks
49%synergy
Realmwalker
55%inclusion454 decks831 decks
47%synergy
Deeproot Historian
55%inclusion453 decks831 decks
49%synergy
Kiora's Follower
52%inclusion432 decks831 decks
37%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
51%inclusion253 decks492 decks
48%synergy
Metallic Mimic
46%inclusion381 decks831 decks
40%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
39%inclusion320 decks831 decks
37%synergy
Forerunner of the Heralds
33%inclusion274 decks831 decks
29%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
32%inclusion266 decks831 decks
24%synergy
Wanderwine Prophets
31%inclusion259 decks831 decks
29%synergy
Tishana, Voice of Thunder
30%inclusion249 decks831 decks
24%synergy
Lullmage Mentor
29%inclusion237 decks831 decks
26%synergy
Tributary Instructor
28%inclusion229 decks831 decks
23%synergy
Kiora, the Rising Tide
27%inclusion55 decks205 decks
24%synergy
Merfolk Cave-Diver
26%inclusion213 decks831 decks
22%synergy
Merfolk Skydiver
26%inclusion212 decks831 decks
20%synergy
Deepfathom Echo
25%inclusion209 decks831 decks
22%synergy
Evolution Sage
25%inclusion206 decks831 decks
14%synergy
Prime Speaker Zegana
24%inclusion199 decks831 decks
14%synergy
Summon: Leviathan
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Mindspring Merfolk
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
20%synergy
Seahunter
21%inclusion173 decks831 decks
19%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
21%inclusion172 decks831 decks
13%synergy
Wildgrowth Walker
19%inclusion159 decks831 decks
17%synergy
Jadelight Spelunker
18%inclusion149 decks831 decks
15%synergy
Floodpits Drowner
18%inclusion53 decks299 decks
17%synergy
Tide Shaper
18%inclusion147 decks831 decks
16%synergy
Merrow Harbinger
17%inclusion144 decks831 decks
15%synergy
Surgespanner
17%inclusion144 decks831 decks
14%synergy
Merfolk Trickster
17%inclusion138 decks831 decks
15%synergy
Mist-Cloaked Herald
16%inclusion133 decks831 decks
13%synergy
Cenote Scout
16%inclusion131 decks831 decks
14%synergy
Deepchannel Mentor
14%inclusion117 decks831 decks
13%synergy
Sage of Fables
14%inclusion113 decks831 decks
11%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
13%inclusion104 decks831 decks
7%synergy
Murkfiend Liege
12%inclusion103 decks831 decks
-2%synergy
Danny Pink
12%inclusion102 decks831 decks
10%synergy
Jadelight Ranger
12%inclusion99 decks831 decks
10%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
12%inclusion96 decks831 decks
6%synergy
Deeproot Wayfinder
12%inclusion96 decks831 decks
10%synergy
Silvergill Adept
11%inclusion93 decks831 decks
10%synergy
Sentinel of the Nameless City
11%inclusion92 decks831 decks
9%synergy
Seedborn Muse
10%inclusion87 decks831 decks
-5%synergy
Instants
Ripples of Potential
68%inclusion563 decks831 decks
58%synergy
Heroic Intervention
67%inclusion555 decks831 decks
37%synergy
Inspiring Call
60%inclusion496 decks831 decks
46%synergy
Beast Within
58%inclusion486 decks831 decks
8%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
57%inclusion471 decks831 decks
30%synergy
Mana Drain
54%inclusion450 decks831 decks
38%synergy
Counterspell
50%inclusion415 decks831 decks
0%synergy
Swan Song
40%inclusion335 decks831 decks
21%synergy
Flare of Denial
30%inclusion153 decks509 decks
27%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
30%inclusion247 decks831 decks
7%synergy
Force of Negation
28%inclusion236 decks831 decks
20%synergy
Growth Spiral
28%inclusion234 decks831 decks
-16%synergy
Pongify
26%inclusion220 decks831 decks
2%synergy
Mutational Advantage
21%inclusion126 decks613 decks
16%synergy
Aetherize
18%inclusion152 decks831 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
16%inclusion131 decks831 decks
-7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion61 decks491 decks
1%synergy
Nature's Claim
12%inclusion97 decks831 decks
2%synergy
Negate
11%inclusion91 decks831 decks
-15%synergy
Strix Serenade
10%inclusion51 decks491 decks
7%synergy
Reality Shift
9.3%inclusion77 decks831 decks
-5%synergy
Flusterstorm
9.0%inclusion75 decks831 decks
2%synergy
Pact of Negation
8.9%inclusion74 decks831 decks
2%synergy
Quandrix Command
8.4%inclusion70 decks831 decks
3%synergy
Mental Misstep
6.5%inclusion54 decks831 decks
1%synergy
Ruinous Intrusion
6.5%inclusion54 decks831 decks
4%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
6.2%inclusion43 decks697 decks
0%synergy
Force of Vigor
6.1%inclusion51 decks831 decks
1%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
6.1%inclusion51 decks831 decks
1%synergy
Chord of Calling
6.0%inclusion50 decks831 decks
-2%synergy
Brainstorm
5.5%inclusion46 decks831 decks
-9%synergy
Veil of Summer
5.4%inclusion45 decks831 decks
0%synergy
Resculpt
5.4%inclusion45 decks831 decks
-1%synergy
Filter Out
5.4%inclusion45 decks831 decks
3%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
5.2%inclusion36 decks698 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Wave Goodbye
61%inclusion511 decks831 decks
51%synergy
Raise the Palisade
46%inclusion382 decks831 decks
40%synergy
Nature's Lore
43%inclusion354 decks831 decks
12%synergy
Three Visits
39%inclusion325 decks831 decks
16%synergy
Kodama's Reach
29%inclusion242 decks831 decks
-7%synergy
Farseek
26%inclusion218 decks831 decks
2%synergy
Cultivate
23%inclusion187 decks831 decks
-24%synergy
Explore
19%inclusion159 decks831 decks
-1%synergy
Rampant Growth
17%inclusion145 decks831 decks
-23%synergy
Finale of Devastation
15%inclusion128 decks831 decks
4%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
15%inclusion122 decks831 decks
12%synergy
Bygone Marvels
12%inclusion103 decks831 decks
10%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion96 decks831 decks
2%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
11%inclusion91 decks831 decks
-1%synergy
Curse of the Swine
11%inclusion90 decks831 decks
0%synergy
Aquitect's Will
10%inclusion86 decks831 decks
9%synergy
Distant Melody
10%inclusion81 decks831 decks
6%synergy
Ravenform
8.9%inclusion74 decks831 decks
4%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
7.3%inclusion61 decks831 decks
-1%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.8%inclusion48 decks831 decks
0%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
5.1%inclusion25 decks490 decks
0%synergy
Over the Edge
5.1%inclusion42 decks831 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Great Henge
43%inclusion359 decks831 decks
34%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
43%inclusion357 decks831 decks
36%synergy
The Ozolith
40%inclusion332 decks831 decks
34%synergy
Lightning Greaves
28%inclusion229 decks831 decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion205 decks831 decks
-1%synergy
Herald's Horn
23%inclusion193 decks831 decks
19%synergy
Bident of Thassa
21%inclusion175 decks831 decks
14%synergy
Banner of Kinship
12%inclusion24 decks208 decks
10%synergy
The Earth Crystal
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
10%inclusion83 decks831 decks
8%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
10%inclusion81 decks831 decks
8%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.5%inclusion62 decks831 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Incubator
6.0%inclusion50 decks831 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Kindred Discovery
61%inclusion508 decks831 decks
51%synergy
Branching Evolution
56%inclusion463 decks831 decks
45%synergy
Merrow Commerce
51%inclusion427 decks831 decks
47%synergy
Exploration
47%inclusion391 decks831 decks
34%synergy
Sphere Grid
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
40%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
40%inclusion331 decks831 decks
27%synergy
Burgeoning
32%inclusion266 decks831 decks
25%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
31%inclusion258 decks831 decks
23%synergy
Mystic Remora
26%inclusion216 decks831 decks
11%synergy
Doubling Season
21%inclusion172 decks831 decks
11%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
20%inclusion81 decks407 decks
15%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
19%inclusion157 decks831 decks
13%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
18%inclusion147 decks831 decks
15%synergy
Sylvan Library
14%inclusion119 decks831 decks
5%synergy
Twists and Turns
14%inclusion118 decks831 decks
12%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
13%inclusion109 decks831 decks
8%synergy
Intruder Alarm
13%inclusion107 decks831 decks
9%synergy
Loading Zone
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Path of Discovery
11%inclusion90 decks831 decks
9%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
10%inclusion85 decks831 decks
7%synergy
Elven Chorus
10%inclusion83 decks831 decks
6%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
8.7%inclusion72 decks831 decks
2%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Guardian Project
7.1%inclusion59 decks831 decks
0%synergy
Wild Growth
6.0%inclusion50 decks831 decks
-3%synergy
Stocking the Pantry
5.2%inclusion21 decks401 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, Thief of Crowns
12%inclusion100 decks831 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
74%inclusion619 decks831 decks
24%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
68%inclusion566 decks831 decks
46%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
62%inclusion512 decks831 decks
43%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
55%inclusion458 decks831 decks
33%synergy
Three Tree City
53%inclusion215 decks407 decks
48%synergy
Karn's Bastion
46%inclusion384 decks831 decks
35%synergy
Mistrise Village
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
29%inclusion242 decks831 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Passage
29%inclusion240 decks831 decks
7%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
17%inclusion139 decks831 decks
-1%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
16%inclusion133 decks831 decks
3%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
15%inclusion128 decks831 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion114 decks831 decks
8%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
13%inclusion109 decks831 decks
10%synergy
Mutavault
11%inclusion95 decks831 decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion81 decks831 decks
-6%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
8.5%inclusion71 decks831 decks
3%synergy
Shifting Woodland
8.4%inclusion41 decks490 decks
2%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
8.1%inclusion67 decks831 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion770 decks831 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion663 decks831 decks
17%synergy
Simic Signet
32%inclusion266 decks831 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
25%inclusion209 decks831 decks
4%synergy
Patchwork Banner
25%inclusion99 decks402 decks
21%synergy
Mana Crypt
23%inclusion195 decks831 decks
20%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion184 decks831 decks
2%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
21%inclusion176 decks831 decks
19%synergy
Herd Heirloom
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.7%inclusion72 decks831 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.4%inclusion70 decks831 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.6%inclusion63 decks831 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.6%inclusion63 decks831 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Vault
6.3%inclusion52 decks831 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Island
96%inclusion801 decks831 decks
1%synergy
Forest
96%inclusion797 decks831 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion786 decks831 decks
9%synergy
Breeding Pool
89%inclusion738 decks831 decks
43%synergy
Misty Rainforest
80%inclusion664 decks831 decks
49%synergy
Tropical Island
79%inclusion656 decks831 decks
65%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
79%inclusion653 decks831 decks
35%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
78%inclusion645 decks831 decks
18%synergy
Cavern of Souls
75%inclusion623 decks831 decks
69%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
59%inclusion492 decks831 decks
17%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
56%inclusion465 decks831 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
55%inclusion456 decks831 decks
38%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
47%inclusion387 decks831 decks
39%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
45%inclusion377 decks831 decks
25%synergy
Flooded Grove
45%inclusion377 decks831 decks
5%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
44%inclusion366 decks831 decks
37%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
37%inclusion306 decks831 decks
16%synergy
Hedge Maze
34%inclusion244 decks711 decks
15%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
33%inclusion277 decks831 decks
-5%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
28%inclusion230 decks831 decks
-21%synergy
Prismatic Vista
27%inclusion223 decks831 decks
19%synergy
Flooded Strand
27%inclusion222 decks831 decks
16%synergy
Willowrush Verge
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
25%inclusion209 decks831 decks
15%synergy
Polluted Delta
25%inclusion205 decks831 decks
14%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
22%inclusion185 decks831 decks
13%synergy
Windswept Heath
22%inclusion183 decks831 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Mystery
22%inclusion181 decks831 decks
-17%synergy
Wooded Foothills
19%inclusion156 decks831 decks
9%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
17%inclusion145 decks831 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
16%inclusion133 decks831 decks
-8%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion122 decks831 decks
0%synergy
Overflowing Basin
13%inclusion81 decks620 decks
-6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion61 decks491 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion102 decks831 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Confluence
12%inclusion101 decks831 decks
6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion96 decks831 decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
10%inclusion86 decks831 decks
7%synergy
City of Brass
10%inclusion86 decks831 decks
4%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
10%inclusion84 decks831 decks
4%synergy
Tangled Islet
7.6%inclusion63 decks831 decks
-9%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
7.0%inclusion58 decks831 decks
3%synergy
Rimewood Falls
5.9%inclusion49 decks831 decks
-3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.8%inclusion48 decks831 decks
0%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
5.7%inclusion47 decks831 decks
-1%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
5.3%inclusion44 decks831 decks
-2%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
5.1%inclusion25 decks490 decks
0%synergy