Hakbal of the Surging Soul (Commander) - Expensive Optimized Explore

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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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Lord of Atlantis
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
94%synergy
Vodalian Hexcatcher
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
93%synergy
Singer of Swift Rivers
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
93%synergy
Nicanzil, Current Conductor
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
92%synergy
Merrow Reejerey
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
91%synergy
Kopala, Warden of Waves
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
91%synergy
Branching Evolution
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
89%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
86%synergy
Hardened Scales
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
85%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
78%synergy
Top Cards
Topography Tracker
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
76%synergy
Merfolk Sovereign
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
75%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
76%synergy
Emperor Mihail II
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
75%synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
73%synergy
Merfolk Mistbinder
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
76%synergy
Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
77%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
71%synergy
Wave Goodbye
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
56%synergy
The Ozolith
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
61%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
41%synergy
Rhystic Study
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Worldly Tutor
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
35%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
The One Ring
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Mana Vault
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Force of Will
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Kiora's Follower
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
52%synergy
Roaming Throne
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
59%synergy
Deeproot Historian
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
61%synergy
Deeproot Elite
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
59%synergy
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
58%synergy
Benthic Biomancer
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
61%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
60%synergy
Seafloor Oracle
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
59%synergy
Zegana, Utopian Speaker
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
42%synergy
Deepfathom Echo
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
42%synergy
Metallic Mimic
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
42%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Mist Dancer
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Tide Shaper
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Cenote Scout
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Jadelight Spelunker
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Merfolk Cave-Diver
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Forerunner of the Heralds
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Wanderwine Prophets
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Realmwalker
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Seeker of Sunlight
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Birds of Paradise
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
6%synergy
River Herald Scout
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Jadelight Ranger
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Evolution Witness
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
True-Name Nemesis
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Merfolk Branchwalker
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Xolatoyac, the Smiling Flood
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Mindspring Merfolk
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Tishana, Voice of Thunder
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Reef Shaman
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Seahunter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Merfolk Skydiver
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Streambed Aquitects
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
River Sneak
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Triton Shorestalker
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Mist-Cloaked Herald
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Lullmage Mentor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Tatyova, Steward of Tides
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Spark Double
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Vodalian Mage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Sentinel of the Nameless City
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Evolution Sage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Tempest Caller
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
36%synergy
Ripples of Potential
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
57%synergy
Beast Within
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Inspiring Call
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
37%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Growth Spiral
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-11%synergy
Reality Shift
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
19%synergy
Mana Drain
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-17%synergy
Auroral Procession
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Consign to Memory
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Fog
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Mutational Advantage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Biomass Mutation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Cyber Conversion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Brainstorm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Khalni Ambush
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Stubborn Denial
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Ruinous Intrusion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Whim of Volrath
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Force of Vigor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Aetherize
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Resculpt
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Swan Song
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-3%synergy
Jwari Disruption
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Mystical Tutor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
19%synergy
Raise the Palisade
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Kodama's Reach
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-3%synergy
Three Visits
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Aquitect's Will
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Consuming Tide
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Over the Edge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Bygone Marvels
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Farseek
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-8%synergy
Broken Bond
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Gaea's Will
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Sylvan Tutor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Stream of Life
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Explore
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-4%synergy
River's Rebuke
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Body of Research
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
60%synergy
Lightning Greaves
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
45%synergy
The Great Henge
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
41%synergy
Herald's Horn
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
8%synergy
The Earth Crystal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Glowcap Lantern
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Vexing Bauble
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Magistrate's Scepter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Subterranean Schooner
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Explorer's Cache
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Ivory Tower
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Lodestone Needle
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Enchantments
Deeproot Waters
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
58%synergy
Merrow Commerce
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
62%synergy
Kindred Discovery
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
40%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
37%synergy
Twists and Turns
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Sphere Grid
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Doubling Season
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Exploration
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
20%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Sylvan Library
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Spelunking
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Aqueous Form
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Unable to Scream
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Path of Discovery
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Burgeoning
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Remora
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Master Chef
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Spreading Seas
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, the Crashing Wave
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
61%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Karn's Bastion
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
56%synergy
Reliquary Tower
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Rogue's Passage
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Three Tree City
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Echoing Deeps
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Mutavault
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Heart of Yavimaya
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Homeward Path
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Strip Mine
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Pendelhaven
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
-13%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Simic Signet
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-15%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-4%synergy
Chrome Mox
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Mox Diamond
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Lands
Cavern of Souls
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
94%synergy
Island
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
-2%synergy
Breeding Pool
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
37%synergy
Tropical Island
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
69%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
39%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Misty Rainforest
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
35%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
60%synergy
Path of Ancestry
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
50%synergy
Flooded Grove
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Prismatic Vista
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
23%synergy
City of Brass
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-32%synergy
Khalni Ambush
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Sunken Citadel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Mystery
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-21%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Demolition Field
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Jwari Disruption
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Willowrush Verge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
0%synergy
Mana Confluence
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Thornwood Falls
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-1%synergy