Hakbal of the Surging Soul (Commander) - Expensive Merfolk

Cooper Gottfried
Mar 23, 2026
The Top 40 Four-Mana Commanders
This list of the top 40 four-mana commanders is full of many of the best commanders out there. How many of these have you played against?
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Harmonized Trio
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Attuma, Atlantean Warlord
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Namor the Sub-Mariner
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Nev, the Practical Dean
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-1%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
3.6%inclusion1 decks28 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Nicanzil, Current Conductor
97%inclusion497 decks510 decks
90%synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
92%inclusion470 decks510 decks
82%synergy
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
89%inclusion456 decks510 decks
81%synergy
Emperor Mihail II
89%inclusion452 decks510 decks
80%synergy
Kopala, Warden of Waves
87%inclusion446 decks510 decks
79%synergy
Lord of Atlantis
84%inclusion427 decks510 decks
78%synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
85%inclusion435 decks510 decks
77%synergy
Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca
84%inclusion426 decks510 decks
77%synergy
Merrow Reejerey
85%inclusion432 decks510 decks
76%synergy
Vodalian Hexcatcher
83%inclusion422 decks510 decks
76%synergy
Top Cards
Herald of Secret Streams
90%inclusion459 decks510 decks
76%synergy
Topography Tracker
81%inclusion413 decks510 decks
74%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
81%inclusion412 decks510 decks
74%synergy
Merfolk Sovereign
80%inclusion409 decks510 decks
72%synergy
Deeproot Waters
80%inclusion407 decks510 decks
72%synergy
Hardened Scales
77%inclusion395 decks510 decks
62%synergy
Roaming Throne
76%inclusion387 decks510 decks
68%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
74%inclusion378 decks510 decks
62%synergy
Seafloor Oracle
71%inclusion364 decks510 decks
64%synergy
Singer of Swift Rivers
69%inclusion354 decks510 decks
62%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
74%inclusion375 decks510 decks
50%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
65%inclusion332 decks510 decks
49%synergy
Rhystic Study
64%inclusion327 decks510 decks
44%synergy
Force of Will
37%inclusion190 decks510 decks
28%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
35%inclusion176 decks510 decks
28%synergy
Worldly Tutor
33%inclusion169 decks510 decks
19%synergy
Ancient Tomb
22%inclusion110 decks510 decks
13%synergy
The One Ring
15%inclusion78 decks510 decks
8%synergy
Mystical Tutor
13%inclusion67 decks510 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion66 decks510 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Deeproot Elite
68%inclusion345 decks510 decks
60%synergy
Mist Dancer
65%inclusion333 decks510 decks
59%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
65%inclusion332 decks510 decks
58%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
64%inclusion327 decks510 decks
34%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
63%inclusion322 decks510 decks
58%synergy
Zegana, Utopian Speaker
60%inclusion308 decks510 decks
53%synergy
Merfolk Mistbinder
59%inclusion300 decks510 decks
52%synergy
Benthic Biomancer
57%inclusion289 decks510 decks
51%synergy
Kiora's Follower
55%inclusion278 decks510 decks
41%synergy
Realmwalker
53%inclusion268 decks510 decks
45%synergy
Deeproot Historian
51%inclusion258 decks510 decks
45%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
51%inclusion242 decks479 decks
47%synergy
Metallic Mimic
46%inclusion236 decks510 decks
41%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
36%inclusion185 decks510 decks
35%synergy
Wanderwine Prophets
31%inclusion160 decks510 decks
29%synergy
Forerunner of the Heralds
30%inclusion153 decks510 decks
26%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
29%inclusion148 decks510 decks
22%synergy
Tishana, Voice of Thunder
28%inclusion145 decks510 decks
23%synergy
Kiora, the Rising Tide
27%inclusion56 decks209 decks
24%synergy
Merfolk Skydiver
26%inclusion132 decks510 decks
20%synergy
Lullmage Mentor
26%inclusion132 decks510 decks
24%synergy
Merfolk Cave-Diver
24%inclusion124 decks510 decks
21%synergy
Prime Speaker Zegana
23%inclusion117 decks510 decks
13%synergy
Evolution Sage
23%inclusion116 decks510 decks
13%synergy
Deepfathom Echo
23%inclusion115 decks510 decks
19%synergy
Tributary Instructor
22%inclusion114 decks510 decks
19%synergy
Summon: Leviathan
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Seahunter
22%inclusion112 decks510 decks
20%synergy
Mindspring Merfolk
21%inclusion17 decks80 decks
19%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
21%inclusion106 decks510 decks
13%synergy
Tide Shaper
19%inclusion99 decks510 decks
18%synergy
Surgespanner
18%inclusion94 decks510 decks
15%synergy
Merrow Harbinger
18%inclusion91 decks510 decks
16%synergy
Wildgrowth Walker
18%inclusion90 decks510 decks
16%synergy
Mist-Cloaked Herald
17%inclusion87 decks510 decks
15%synergy
Floodpits Drowner
17%inclusion49 decks296 decks
15%synergy
Cenote Scout
16%inclusion81 decks510 decks
14%synergy
Deepchannel Mentor
16%inclusion80 decks510 decks
14%synergy
Jadelight Spelunker
15%inclusion79 decks510 decks
13%synergy
Silvergill Mentor
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
14%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
14%inclusion71 decks510 decks
8%synergy
Danny Pink
14%inclusion70 decks510 decks
12%synergy
Merfolk Trickster
14%inclusion69 decks510 decks
12%synergy
Sentinel of the Nameless City
13%inclusion65 decks510 decks
11%synergy
Silvergill Adept
13%inclusion64 decks510 decks
11%synergy
Sage of Fables
12%inclusion62 decks510 decks
10%synergy
Deeproot Wayfinder
11%inclusion58 decks510 decks
10%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
11%inclusion57 decks510 decks
7%synergy
Murkfiend Liege
11%inclusion55 decks510 decks
-3%synergy
Champions of the Shoal
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Ripples of Potential
68%inclusion349 decks510 decks
58%synergy
Heroic Intervention
67%inclusion342 decks510 decks
37%synergy
Inspiring Call
61%inclusion311 decks510 decks
48%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
58%inclusion295 decks510 decks
31%synergy
Beast Within
57%inclusion291 decks510 decks
8%synergy
Mana Drain
56%inclusion284 decks510 decks
40%synergy
Counterspell
51%inclusion262 decks510 decks
2%synergy
Swan Song
39%inclusion198 decks510 decks
20%synergy
Flare of Denial
31%inclusion151 decks494 decks
28%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
30%inclusion155 decks510 decks
7%synergy
Pongify
29%inclusion149 decks510 decks
4%synergy
Force of Negation
29%inclusion146 decks510 decks
21%synergy
Growth Spiral
27%inclusion138 decks510 decks
-18%synergy
Mutational Advantage
21%inclusion105 decks510 decks
16%synergy
Aetherize
18%inclusion93 decks510 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
15%inclusion78 decks510 decks
-7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion64 decks478 decks
1%synergy
Negate
12%inclusion61 decks510 decks
-14%synergy
Strix Serenade
11%inclusion52 decks478 decks
8%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Nature's Claim
10%inclusion52 decks510 decks
1%synergy
Reality Shift
10%inclusion52 decks510 decks
-4%synergy
Quandrix Command
9.4%inclusion48 decks510 decks
4%synergy
Flusterstorm
8.4%inclusion43 decks510 decks
2%synergy
Pact of Negation
8.0%inclusion41 decks510 decks
2%synergy
Ruinous Intrusion
7.3%inclusion37 decks510 decks
5%synergy
Force of Vigor
7.3%inclusion37 decks510 decks
3%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
5.9%inclusion30 decks510 decks
0%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
5.9%inclusion30 decks510 decks
1%synergy
Chord of Calling
5.5%inclusion28 decks510 decks
-2%synergy
Mental Misstep
5.3%inclusion27 decks510 decks
0%synergy
Brainstorm
5.3%inclusion27 decks510 decks
-9%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
5.3%inclusion27 decks510 decks
0%synergy
Resculpt
5.3%inclusion27 decks510 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Wave Goodbye
62%inclusion315 decks510 decks
51%synergy
Raise the Palisade
47%inclusion241 decks510 decks
41%synergy
Nature's Lore
42%inclusion213 decks510 decks
11%synergy
Three Visits
40%inclusion202 decks510 decks
16%synergy
Kodama's Reach
31%inclusion159 decks510 decks
-4%synergy
Farseek
25%inclusion125 decks510 decks
-1%synergy
Cultivate
24%inclusion122 decks510 decks
-23%synergy
Rampant Growth
19%inclusion99 decks510 decks
-21%synergy
Explore
19%inclusion95 decks510 decks
-2%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
14%inclusion71 decks510 decks
11%synergy
Finale of Devastation
14%inclusion71 decks510 decks
3%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
12%inclusion60 decks510 decks
-1%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion58 decks510 decks
1%synergy
Bygone Marvels
11%inclusion54 decks510 decks
8%synergy
Aquitect's Will
10%inclusion52 decks510 decks
9%synergy
Ravenform
10%inclusion50 decks510 decks
6%synergy
Curse of the Swine
9.4%inclusion48 decks510 decks
-2%synergy
Distant Melody
8.2%inclusion42 decks510 decks
5%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
7.5%inclusion38 decks510 decks
-1%synergy
Over the Edge
6.3%inclusion32 decks510 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.1%inclusion26 decks510 decks
0%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
5.0%inclusion24 decks477 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Great Henge
43%inclusion220 decks510 decks
34%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
43%inclusion219 decks510 decks
36%synergy
The Ozolith
39%inclusion201 decks510 decks
33%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion152 decks510 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion131 decks510 decks
1%synergy
Herald's Horn
23%inclusion119 decks510 decks
20%synergy
Bident of Thassa
21%inclusion109 decks510 decks
14%synergy
The Earth Crystal
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Banner of Kinship
12%inclusion25 decks212 decks
10%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
9.2%inclusion47 decks510 decks
7%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
9.0%inclusion46 decks510 decks
7%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Incubator
7.3%inclusion37 decks510 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Kindred Discovery
58%inclusion294 decks510 decks
48%synergy
Branching Evolution
55%inclusion281 decks510 decks
43%synergy
Merrow Commerce
53%inclusion269 decks510 decks
49%synergy
Exploration
45%inclusion229 decks510 decks
32%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
41%inclusion208 decks510 decks
28%synergy
Sphere Grid
41%inclusion22 decks54 decks
37%synergy
Burgeoning
33%inclusion166 decks510 decks
25%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
29%inclusion146 decks510 decks
21%synergy
Mystic Remora
23%inclusion119 decks510 decks
9%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
20%inclusion81 decks400 decks
15%synergy
Doubling Season
20%inclusion101 decks510 decks
10%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
19%inclusion95 decks510 decks
16%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
18%inclusion93 decks510 decks
13%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
14%inclusion69 decks510 decks
9%synergy
Twists and Turns
13%inclusion67 decks510 decks
11%synergy
Intruder Alarm
12%inclusion62 decks510 decks
8%synergy
Sylvan Library
12%inclusion61 decks510 decks
3%synergy
Springleaf Parade
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Path of Discovery
9.4%inclusion48 decks510 decks
7%synergy
Elven Chorus
8.6%inclusion44 decks510 decks
6%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
8.2%inclusion42 decks510 decks
2%synergy
Guardian Project
7.8%inclusion40 decks510 decks
1%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
6.5%inclusion33 decks510 decks
3%synergy
Loading Zone
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Wild Growth
5.3%inclusion27 decks510 decks
-3%synergy
Stocking the Pantry
5.1%inclusion20 decks395 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, Thief of Crowns
11%inclusion55 decks510 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
72%inclusion369 decks510 decks
23%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
67%inclusion341 decks510 decks
45%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
61%inclusion313 decks510 decks
43%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
54%inclusion276 decks510 decks
33%synergy
Three Tree City
53%inclusion212 decks400 decks
48%synergy
Karn's Bastion
44%inclusion225 decks510 decks
33%synergy
Mistrise Village
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Rogue's Passage
28%inclusion141 decks510 decks
6%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
25%inclusion130 decks510 decks
8%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
17%inclusion87 decks510 decks
0%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
17%inclusion85 decks510 decks
4%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
16%inclusion81 decks510 decks
10%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
14%inclusion73 decks510 decks
12%synergy
Secret Tunnel
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion64 decks510 decks
8%synergy
Mutavault
10%inclusion53 decks510 decks
9%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
10%inclusion51 decks510 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.2%inclusion47 decks510 decks
-6%synergy
Shifting Woodland
8.6%inclusion41 decks477 decks
3%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
7.5%inclusion38 decks510 decks
3%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
5.1%inclusion26 decks510 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion477 decks510 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion412 decks510 decks
18%synergy
Simic Signet
31%inclusion159 decks510 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
25%inclusion128 decks510 decks
3%synergy
Patchwork Banner
24%inclusion96 decks396 decks
21%synergy
Thought Vessel
21%inclusion108 decks510 decks
1%synergy
Mana Crypt
16%inclusion81 decks510 decks
15%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
15%inclusion75 decks510 decks
14%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.4%inclusion43 decks510 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.6%inclusion39 decks510 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.6%inclusion39 decks510 decks
-2%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.5%inclusion38 decks510 decks
1%synergy
Mana Vault
6.3%inclusion32 decks510 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion493 decks510 decks
1%synergy
Forest
97%inclusion493 decks510 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion481 decks510 decks
9%synergy
Breeding Pool
89%inclusion454 decks510 decks
42%synergy
Tropical Island
80%inclusion410 decks510 decks
66%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
79%inclusion405 decks510 decks
37%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
79%inclusion403 decks510 decks
18%synergy
Misty Rainforest
79%inclusion402 decks510 decks
48%synergy
Cavern of Souls
76%inclusion390 decks510 decks
71%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
60%inclusion305 decks510 decks
16%synergy
Path of Ancestry
57%inclusion289 decks510 decks
39%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
56%inclusion286 decks510 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Grove
48%inclusion247 decks510 decks
6%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
46%inclusion235 decks510 decks
26%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
46%inclusion233 decks510 decks
39%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
44%inclusion222 decks510 decks
37%synergy
Hedge Maze
39%inclusion198 decks510 decks
19%synergy
Willowrush Verge
36%inclusion30 decks83 decks
18%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
35%inclusion181 decks510 decks
16%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
35%inclusion179 decks510 decks
-4%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
28%inclusion145 decks510 decks
-19%synergy
Prismatic Vista
28%inclusion144 decks510 decks
21%synergy
Flooded Strand
25%inclusion127 decks510 decks
14%synergy
Polluted Delta
24%inclusion121 decks510 decks
14%synergy
Scalding Tarn
22%inclusion113 decks510 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Mystery
21%inclusion109 decks510 decks
-16%synergy
Windswept Heath
21%inclusion107 decks510 decks
11%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
21%inclusion107 decks510 decks
12%synergy
Wooded Foothills
18%inclusion92 decks510 decks
9%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
17%inclusion88 decks510 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
15%inclusion76 decks510 decks
-9%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion70 decks510 decks
-2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion64 decks478 decks
1%synergy
Overflowing Basin
13%inclusion68 decks510 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Confluence
12%inclusion63 decks510 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion60 decks510 decks
-9%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion58 decks510 decks
1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion57 decks510 decks
8%synergy
City of Brass
10%inclusion53 decks510 decks
5%synergy
Sodden Verdure
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
-5%synergy
Eclipsed Realms
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
10%inclusion52 decks510 decks
5%synergy
Rain-Slicked Copse
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
7.6%inclusion39 decks510 decks
3%synergy
Tangled Islet
6.5%inclusion33 decks510 decks
-9%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
5.3%inclusion27 decks510 decks
-1%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.1%inclusion26 decks510 decks
0%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
5.1%inclusion26 decks510 decks
-1%synergy
Rimewood Falls
5.1%inclusion26 decks510 decks
-3%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
5.0%inclusion24 decks477 decks
0%synergy