Hakbal of the Surging Soul (Commander) - Expensive Optimized

Hakbal of the Surging Soul
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Alejandro Fuentes
May 5, 2026
Alejandro Fuentes
Ranking Every Merfolk Commander On A Tier List
With Merfolk getting new commanders in the upcoming Marvel Super Heroes, let's rank all the Merfolk commanders on a tier list.
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Turbulent Wilderness
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Harmonized Trio
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Germination Practicum
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Attuma, Atlantean Warlord
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
3.8%inclusion1 decks26 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Nicanzil, Current Conductor
94%inclusion121 decks129 decks
87%synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
95%inclusion122 decks129 decks
85%synergy
Topography Tracker
89%inclusion115 decks129 decks
83%synergy
Kopala, Warden of Waves
89%inclusion115 decks129 decks
81%synergy
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
89%inclusion115 decks129 decks
81%synergy
Vodalian Hexcatcher
87%inclusion112 decks129 decks
81%synergy
Merrow Reejerey
87%inclusion112 decks129 decks
79%synergy
Lord of Atlantis
84%inclusion109 decks129 decks
79%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
91%inclusion117 decks129 decks
77%synergy
Emperor Mihail II
84%inclusion109 decks129 decks
76%synergy
Top Cards
Hardened Scales
84%inclusion108 decks129 decks
67%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
81%inclusion105 decks129 decks
75%synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
81%inclusion105 decks129 decks
74%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
78%inclusion101 decks129 decks
67%synergy
Deeproot Waters
77%inclusion99 decks129 decks
69%synergy
Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca
76%inclusion98 decks129 decks
70%synergy
Roaming Throne
75%inclusion97 decks129 decks
68%synergy
Heroic Intervention
70%inclusion90 decks129 decks
40%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
70%inclusion90 decks129 decks
65%synergy
Merfolk Sovereign
70%inclusion90 decks129 decks
62%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
78%inclusion101 decks129 decks
55%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
74%inclusion95 decks129 decks
67%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
73%inclusion94 decks129 decks
57%synergy
Rhystic Study
69%inclusion89 decks129 decks
49%synergy
Force of Will
59%inclusion76 decks129 decks
50%synergy
Worldly Tutor
54%inclusion70 decks129 decks
40%synergy
Ancient Tomb
46%inclusion59 decks129 decks
37%synergy
The One Ring
28%inclusion36 decks129 decks
21%synergy
Chrome Mox
23%inclusion30 decks129 decks
17%synergy
Mystical Tutor
20%inclusion26 decks129 decks
12%synergy
Creatures
Harbinger of the Seas
66%inclusion85 decks129 decks
62%synergy
Seafloor Oracle
64%inclusion83 decks129 decks
57%synergy
Singer of Swift Rivers
64%inclusion82 decks129 decks
57%synergy
Deeproot Elite
61%inclusion79 decks129 decks
54%synergy
Kiora's Follower
58%inclusion75 decks129 decks
45%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
57%inclusion74 decks129 decks
51%synergy
Mist Dancer
56%inclusion72 decks129 decks
49%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
53%inclusion68 decks129 decks
23%synergy
Merfolk Mistbinder
51%inclusion66 decks129 decks
45%synergy
Benthic Biomancer
50%inclusion64 decks129 decks
44%synergy
Zegana, Utopian Speaker
45%inclusion58 decks129 decks
38%synergy
Realmwalker
43%inclusion55 decks129 decks
36%synergy
Deeproot Historian
38%inclusion49 decks129 decks
33%synergy
Metallic Mimic
34%inclusion44 decks129 decks
29%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
34%inclusion44 decks129 decks
27%synergy
Wanderwine Prophets
33%inclusion42 decks129 decks
31%synergy
Lullmage Mentor
33%inclusion42 decks129 decks
31%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
31%inclusion40 decks129 decks
29%synergy
Forerunner of the Heralds
29%inclusion37 decks129 decks
25%synergy
Wildgrowth Walker
26%inclusion34 decks129 decks
25%synergy
Deepfathom Echo
22%inclusion29 decks129 decks
19%synergy
Merfolk Skydiver
22%inclusion29 decks129 decks
17%synergy
Mindspring Merfolk
22%inclusion28 decks128 decks
20%synergy
Tishana, Voice of Thunder
20%inclusion26 decks129 decks
15%synergy
Evolution Sage
20%inclusion26 decks129 decks
10%synergy
Merfolk Trickster
19%inclusion25 decks129 decks
18%synergy
Seahunter
19%inclusion24 decks129 decks
17%synergy
Merrow Harbinger
18%inclusion23 decks129 decks
16%synergy
Prime Speaker Zegana
18%inclusion23 decks129 decks
8%synergy
Danny Pink
18%inclusion23 decks129 decks
16%synergy
Birds of Paradise
18%inclusion23 decks129 decks
-9%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
17%inclusion22 decks129 decks
13%synergy
Tide Shaper
17%inclusion22 decks129 decks
15%synergy
Cenote Scout
16%inclusion21 decks129 decks
14%synergy
Merfolk Cave-Diver
16%inclusion20 decks129 decks
12%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
16%inclusion20 decks129 decks
8%synergy
Mist-Cloaked Herald
16%inclusion20 decks129 decks
13%synergy
Surgespanner
15%inclusion19 decks129 decks
12%synergy
Seedborn Muse
14%inclusion18 decks129 decks
-2%synergy
Jadelight Spelunker
13%inclusion17 decks129 decks
11%synergy
Kiora, the Rising Tide
13%inclusion17 decks129 decks
11%synergy
Summon: Leviathan
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Wonder
12%inclusion15 decks129 decks
9%synergy
Tributary Instructor
12%inclusion15 decks129 decks
8%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
12%inclusion15 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Empress Galina
12%inclusion15 decks129 decks
11%synergy
Forensic Researcher
11%inclusion14 decks129 decks
10%synergy
Deepchannel Mentor
11%inclusion14 decks129 decks
9%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
10%inclusion13 decks129 decks
0%synergy
Silvergill Adept
10%inclusion13 decks129 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Ripples of Potential
68%inclusion88 decks129 decks
58%synergy
Mana Drain
60%inclusion78 decks129 decks
45%synergy
Inspiring Call
53%inclusion69 decks129 decks
40%synergy
Swan Song
49%inclusion63 decks129 decks
30%synergy
Beast Within
48%inclusion62 decks129 decks
-1%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
47%inclusion61 decks129 decks
20%synergy
Counterspell
45%inclusion58 decks129 decks
-4%synergy
Force of Negation
36%inclusion46 decks129 decks
28%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
30%inclusion39 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Denial
23%inclusion30 decks129 decks
20%synergy
Pongify
20%inclusion26 decks129 decks
-5%synergy
Growth Spiral
19%inclusion24 decks129 decks
-26%synergy
Flusterstorm
17%inclusion22 decks129 decks
11%synergy
Crop Rotation
16%inclusion20 decks129 decks
3%synergy
Aetherize
16%inclusion20 decks129 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion17 decks129 decks
1%synergy
Veil of Summer
11%inclusion14 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Nature's Claim
10%inclusion13 decks129 decks
1%synergy
Chord of Calling
9.3%inclusion12 decks129 decks
2%synergy
Force of Vigor
8.5%inclusion11 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
8.5%inclusion11 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Pact of Negation
8.5%inclusion11 decks129 decks
2%synergy
Mutational Advantage
7.8%inclusion10 decks129 decks
3%synergy
Noxious Revival
7.8%inclusion10 decks129 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
7.8%inclusion10 decks129 decks
-14%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Mental Misstep
7.0%inclusion9 decks129 decks
2%synergy
Negate
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
-19%synergy
Brainstorm
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
-8%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
2%synergy
Resculpt
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
1%synergy
Stubborn Denial
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
3%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
0%synergy
Reality Shift
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
-9%synergy
Strix Serenade
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Wave Goodbye
54%inclusion70 decks129 decks
43%synergy
Raise the Palisade
47%inclusion60 decks129 decks
40%synergy
Nature's Lore
43%inclusion56 decks129 decks
11%synergy
Three Visits
40%inclusion51 decks129 decks
14%synergy
Kodama's Reach
27%inclusion35 decks129 decks
-8%synergy
Finale of Devastation
25%inclusion32 decks129 decks
14%synergy
Farseek
22%inclusion28 decks129 decks
-4%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
18%inclusion23 decks129 decks
15%synergy
Rampant Growth
16%inclusion20 decks129 decks
-24%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
12%inclusion15 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Cultivate
12%inclusion15 decks129 decks
-34%synergy
Explore
10%inclusion13 decks129 decks
-10%synergy
Aquitect's Will
10%inclusion13 decks129 decks
9%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
10%inclusion13 decks129 decks
0%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
10%inclusion13 decks129 decks
-2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.8%inclusion10 decks129 decks
2%synergy
Sylvan Tutor
7.0%inclusion9 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Bygone Marvels
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
1%synergy
Distant Melody
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
3%synergy
Ravenform
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Great Henge
42%inclusion54 decks129 decks
32%synergy
The Ozolith
40%inclusion52 decks129 decks
34%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
40%inclusion52 decks129 decks
32%synergy
Lightning Greaves
31%inclusion40 decks129 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion27 decks129 decks
-4%synergy
Herald's Horn
17%inclusion22 decks129 decks
13%synergy
Bident of Thassa
12%inclusion16 decks129 decks
6%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
12%inclusion15 decks129 decks
10%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
10%synergy
The Earth Crystal
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.0%inclusion9 decks129 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Incubator
7.0%inclusion9 decks129 decks
6%synergy
Banner of Kinship
7.0%inclusion9 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Quicksilver Fountain
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
6%synergy
Coat of Arms
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
3%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Merrow Commerce
57%inclusion73 decks129 decks
53%synergy
Branching Evolution
52%inclusion67 decks129 decks
40%synergy
Kindred Discovery
50%inclusion64 decks129 decks
40%synergy
Exploration
43%inclusion56 decks129 decks
31%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
40%inclusion52 decks129 decks
27%synergy
Burgeoning
38%inclusion49 decks129 decks
31%synergy
Mystic Remora
33%inclusion43 decks129 decks
19%synergy
Sphere Grid
26%inclusion28 decks107 decks
22%synergy
Doubling Season
26%inclusion33 decks129 decks
15%synergy
Intruder Alarm
24%inclusion31 decks129 decks
20%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
22%inclusion28 decks129 decks
16%synergy
Sylvan Library
19%inclusion24 decks129 decks
10%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
18%inclusion23 decks129 decks
10%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
18%inclusion23 decks129 decks
12%synergy
Twists and Turns
16%inclusion21 decks129 decks
15%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
14%inclusion18 decks129 decks
12%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
11%inclusion14 decks129 decks
8%synergy
Path of Discovery
11%inclusion14 decks129 decks
9%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
7.8%inclusion10 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
7.0%inclusion9 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
1%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
-1%synergy
Steely Resolve
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Propaganda
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
-2%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
7.0%inclusion9 decks129 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, Thief of Crowns
11%inclusion14 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
68%inclusion88 decks129 decks
46%synergy
Reliquary Tower
67%inclusion86 decks129 decks
17%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
62%inclusion80 decks129 decks
44%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
50%inclusion65 decks129 decks
29%synergy
Three Tree City
48%inclusion62 decks129 decks
43%synergy
Karn's Bastion
37%inclusion48 decks129 decks
26%synergy
Rogue's Passage
30%inclusion39 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
26%inclusion34 decks129 decks
21%synergy
Mistrise Village
25%inclusion28 decks114 decks
14%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
20%inclusion26 decks129 decks
2%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
19%inclusion25 decks129 decks
17%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
16%inclusion16 decks97 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
16%inclusion21 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Mutavault
16%inclusion20 decks129 decks
14%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
13%inclusion17 decks129 decks
-4%synergy
Shifting Woodland
11%inclusion14 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion13 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
7.0%inclusion9 decks129 decks
2%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
7.0%inclusion9 decks129 decks
3%synergy
Strip Mine
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion124 decks129 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion106 decks129 decks
19%synergy
Simic Signet
30%inclusion39 decks129 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
29%inclusion37 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Mox Diamond
19%inclusion25 decks129 decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion20 decks129 decks
-4%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion18 decks129 decks
8%synergy
Mana Vault
12%inclusion15 decks129 decks
6%synergy
Mox Amber
11%inclusion14 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Patchwork Banner
7.8%inclusion10 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.8%inclusion10 decks129 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Breeding Pool
97%inclusion125 decks129 decks
50%synergy
Forest
97%inclusion125 decks129 decks
1%synergy
Island
97%inclusion125 decks129 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion123 decks129 decks
10%synergy
Cavern of Souls
86%inclusion111 decks129 decks
81%synergy
Misty Rainforest
84%inclusion109 decks129 decks
54%synergy
Tropical Island
83%inclusion107 decks129 decks
69%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
78%inclusion100 decks129 decks
35%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
73%inclusion94 decks129 decks
11%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
58%inclusion75 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
50%inclusion64 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
48%inclusion62 decks129 decks
30%synergy
Hedge Maze
43%inclusion56 decks129 decks
24%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
40%inclusion52 decks129 decks
21%synergy
Flooded Grove
40%inclusion52 decks129 decks
-3%synergy
Willowrush Verge
40%inclusion51 decks128 decks
22%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
39%inclusion50 decks129 decks
19%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
36%inclusion46 decks129 decks
29%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
35%inclusion45 decks129 decks
28%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
33%inclusion42 decks129 decks
-7%synergy
Polluted Delta
32%inclusion41 decks129 decks
22%synergy
Flooded Strand
29%inclusion38 decks129 decks
19%synergy
Prismatic Vista
26%inclusion33 decks129 decks
19%synergy
Windswept Heath
26%inclusion33 decks129 decks
16%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
25%inclusion32 decks129 decks
16%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
23%inclusion30 decks129 decks
-23%synergy
Scalding Tarn
21%inclusion27 decks129 decks
12%synergy
Wooded Foothills
20%inclusion26 decks129 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Mystery
19%inclusion24 decks129 decks
-19%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
18%inclusion23 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
17%inclusion22 decks129 decks
-8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
16%inclusion21 decks129 decks
13%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
16%inclusion21 decks129 decks
11%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion19 decks129 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion18 decks129 decks
9%synergy
City of Brass
14%inclusion18 decks129 decks
8%synergy
Sodden Verdure
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
-7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion17 decks129 decks
1%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
12%inclusion15 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Overflowing Basin
11%inclusion14 decks129 decks
-11%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
10%inclusion13 decks129 decks
0%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.8%inclusion10 decks129 decks
2%synergy
Eclipsed Realms
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
-15%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
0%synergy
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