Hakbal of the Surging Soul (Commander) - Optimized Explore

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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Harmonized Trio
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Nev, the Practical Dean
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Paradox Gardens
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
-12%synergy
Orysa, Tide Choreographer
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Nicanzil, Current Conductor
98%inclusion80 decks82 decks
90%synergy
Emperor Mihail II
93%inclusion76 decks82 decks
85%synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
94%inclusion77 decks82 decks
84%synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
91%inclusion75 decks82 decks
84%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
98%inclusion80 decks82 decks
83%synergy
Topography Tracker
89%inclusion73 decks82 decks
83%synergy
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
89%inclusion73 decks82 decks
80%synergy
Kopala, Warden of Waves
87%inclusion71 decks82 decks
78%synergy
Merrow Reejerey
84%inclusion69 decks82 decks
76%synergy
Merfolk Sovereign
83%inclusion68 decks82 decks
75%synergy
Top Cards
Hardened Scales
87%inclusion71 decks82 decks
70%synergy
Wave Goodbye
80%inclusion66 decks82 decks
70%synergy
Branching Evolution
79%inclusion65 decks82 decks
67%synergy
Deeproot Waters
78%inclusion64 decks82 decks
70%synergy
Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca
77%inclusion63 decks82 decks
70%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
77%inclusion63 decks82 decks
65%synergy
Vodalian Hexcatcher
74%inclusion61 decks82 decks
68%synergy
Seafloor Oracle
74%inclusion61 decks82 decks
67%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
73%inclusion60 decks82 decks
66%synergy
Singer of Swift Rivers
73%inclusion60 decks82 decks
66%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
37%inclusion30 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Rhystic Study
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Worldly Tutor
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
-5%synergy
Seedborn Muse
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
-6%synergy
Mystical Tutor
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Force of Will
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Mist Dancer
73%inclusion60 decks82 decks
67%synergy
Zegana, Utopian Speaker
72%inclusion59 decks82 decks
65%synergy
Lord of Atlantis
72%inclusion59 decks82 decks
66%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
71%inclusion58 decks82 decks
67%synergy
Deeproot Elite
66%inclusion54 decks82 decks
59%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
65%inclusion53 decks82 decks
60%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
62%inclusion51 decks82 decks
32%synergy
Realmwalker
62%inclusion51 decks82 decks
55%synergy
Deeproot Historian
61%inclusion50 decks82 decks
56%synergy
Metallic Mimic
57%inclusion47 decks82 decks
52%synergy
Kiora's Follower
56%inclusion46 decks82 decks
42%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
54%inclusion44 decks82 decks
47%synergy
Merfolk Mistbinder
52%inclusion43 decks82 decks
46%synergy
Benthic Biomancer
48%inclusion39 decks82 decks
42%synergy
Wanderwine Prophets
43%inclusion35 decks82 decks
41%synergy
Roaming Throne
41%inclusion34 decks82 decks
34%synergy
Merfolk Skydiver
39%inclusion32 decks82 decks
34%synergy
Evolution Sage
35%inclusion29 decks82 decks
25%synergy
Forerunner of the Heralds
34%inclusion28 decks82 decks
31%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
33%inclusion27 decks82 decks
25%synergy
Tributary Instructor
32%inclusion26 decks82 decks
28%synergy
Merfolk Cave-Diver
32%inclusion26 decks82 decks
28%synergy
Deepfathom Echo
30%inclusion25 decks82 decks
27%synergy
Prime Speaker Zegana
30%inclusion25 decks82 decks
21%synergy
Wildgrowth Walker
27%inclusion22 decks82 decks
25%synergy
Tishana, Voice of Thunder
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
20%synergy
Merrow Harbinger
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
21%synergy
Seahunter
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
21%synergy
Tide Shaper
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
21%synergy
Kiora, the Rising Tide
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
19%synergy
Jadelight Spelunker
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
18%synergy
Mindspring Merfolk
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
16%synergy
Surgespanner
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Cenote Scout
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
16%synergy
Wonder
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Murkfiend Liege
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Xolatoyac, the Smiling Flood
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Mist-Cloaked Herald
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Sage of Fables
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Summon: Leviathan
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Lullmage Mentor
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Tempest Caller
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Jadelight Ranger
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Disruptor of Currents
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Coralhelm Commander
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
8%synergy
True-Name Nemesis
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Triton Shorestalker
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Ripples of Potential
72%inclusion59 decks82 decks
62%synergy
Inspiring Call
71%inclusion58 decks82 decks
57%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
66%inclusion54 decks82 decks
39%synergy
Beast Within
65%inclusion53 decks82 decks
16%synergy
Counterspell
54%inclusion44 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Growth Spiral
50%inclusion41 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Heroic Intervention
48%inclusion39 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Aetherize
40%inclusion33 decks82 decks
28%synergy
Quandrix Command
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
18%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
Ruinous Intrusion
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
19%synergy
Pongify
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
-5%synergy
Negate
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
-6%synergy
Arcane Denial
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
-4%synergy
Mutational Advantage
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Swan Song
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Mana Drain
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
-2%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Flare of Denial
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Reality Shift
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
-5%synergy
Nature's Claim
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
Brainstorm
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
-7%synergy
Auroral Procession
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-4%synergy
Collective Resistance
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Voidslime
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Kodama's Reach
41%inclusion34 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Raise the Palisade
37%inclusion30 decks82 decks
30%synergy
Explore
35%inclusion29 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Nature's Lore
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
-8%synergy
Cultivate
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
-23%synergy
Bygone Marvels
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
19%synergy
Farseek
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
-5%synergy
Ravenform
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
16%synergy
Curse of the Swine
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Three Visits
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
-10%synergy
Rampant Growth
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
-27%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Over the Edge
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
10%synergy
River's Rebuke
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Ponder
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Commit // Memory
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
-4%synergy
Lessons from Life
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
45%inclusion37 decks82 decks
20%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
33%inclusion27 decks82 decks
25%synergy
The Ozolith
29%inclusion24 decks82 decks
23%synergy
Herald's Horn
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
22%synergy
Bident of Thassa
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
3%synergy
The Earth Crystal
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Banner of Kinship
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
9%synergy
The Great Henge
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Incubator
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Kindred Discovery
65%inclusion53 decks82 decks
55%synergy
Merrow Commerce
46%inclusion38 decks82 decks
42%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
43%inclusion35 decks82 decks
29%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
40%inclusion33 decks82 decks
33%synergy
Exploration
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
19%synergy
Twists and Turns
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
20%synergy
Doubling Season
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Path of Discovery
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
16%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Sphere Grid
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Burgeoning
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Intruder Alarm
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
-3%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Loading Zone
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Propaganda
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Wizard Class
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Inexorable Tide
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Elven Chorus
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Hadana's Climb
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Primal Vigor
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
82%inclusion67 decks82 decks
32%synergy
Karn's Bastion
74%inclusion61 decks82 decks
63%synergy
Rogue's Passage
62%inclusion51 decks82 decks
40%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
50%inclusion41 decks82 decks
32%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
44%inclusion36 decks82 decks
27%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
21%synergy
Three Tree City
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
21%synergy
Temple of the False God
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
-4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
-9%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Mutavault
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Secret Tunnel
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion80 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion70 decks82 decks
22%synergy
Simic Signet
32%inclusion26 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
-3%synergy
Patchwork Banner
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion81 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Forest
99%inclusion81 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
98%inclusion80 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
91%inclusion75 decks82 decks
30%synergy
Path of Ancestry
78%inclusion64 decks82 decks
61%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
73%inclusion60 decks82 decks
34%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
67%inclusion55 decks82 decks
60%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
61%inclusion50 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
60%inclusion49 decks82 decks
53%synergy
Breeding Pool
57%inclusion47 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Mystery
56%inclusion46 decks82 decks
18%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
54%inclusion44 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
52%inclusion43 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Grove
46%inclusion38 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
40%inclusion33 decks82 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
34%inclusion28 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
34%inclusion28 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Misty Rainforest
30%inclusion25 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Willowrush Verge
27%inclusion22 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
19%synergy
Hedge Maze
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
-5%synergy
Overflowing Basin
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
-3%synergy
Tangled Islet
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
-4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Thornwood Falls
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
-2%synergy
Eclipsed Realms
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
-11%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Tropical Island
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
-4%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
-8%synergy
Rimewood Falls
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
-13%synergy
Sodden Verdure
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-13%synergy
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