Hakbal of the Surging Soul (Commander) - Optimized Merfolk

Hakbal of the Surging Soul
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Cooper Gottfried
Mar 23, 2026
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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
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Nev, the Practical Dean
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Expansion Algorithm
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Sculpt
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Nicanzil, Current Conductor
97%inclusion129 decks133 decks
89%synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
95%inclusion127 decks133 decks
85%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
97%inclusion129 decks133 decks
83%synergy
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
91%inclusion121 decks133 decks
82%synergy
Emperor Mihail II
90%inclusion120 decks133 decks
82%synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
89%inclusion118 decks133 decks
81%synergy
Topography Tracker
87%inclusion116 decks133 decks
81%synergy
Kopala, Warden of Waves
89%inclusion118 decks133 decks
80%synergy
Merrow Reejerey
86%inclusion114 decks133 decks
77%synergy
Merfolk Sovereign
85%inclusion113 decks133 decks
77%synergy
Top Cards
Hardened Scales
87%inclusion116 decks133 decks
72%synergy
Deeproot Waters
80%inclusion106 decks133 decks
72%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
80%inclusion106 decks133 decks
68%synergy
Seafloor Oracle
80%inclusion106 decks133 decks
72%synergy
Branching Evolution
78%inclusion104 decks133 decks
67%synergy
Wave Goodbye
77%inclusion102 decks133 decks
66%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
76%inclusion101 decks133 decks
69%synergy
Vodalian Hexcatcher
76%inclusion101 decks133 decks
69%synergy
Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca
76%inclusion101 decks133 decks
69%synergy
Lord of Atlantis
75%inclusion100 decks133 decks
69%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
36%inclusion48 decks133 decks
12%synergy
Rhystic Study
25%inclusion33 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Worldly Tutor
18%inclusion24 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
12%inclusion16 decks133 decks
-4%synergy
Mystical Tutor
11%inclusion14 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Seedborn Muse
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
-8%synergy
Force of Will
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Harbinger of the Seas
74%inclusion99 decks133 decks
71%synergy
Singer of Swift Rivers
70%inclusion93 decks133 decks
63%synergy
Zegana, Utopian Speaker
68%inclusion91 decks133 decks
61%synergy
Mist Dancer
68%inclusion91 decks133 decks
62%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
67%inclusion89 decks133 decks
36%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
65%inclusion87 decks133 decks
60%synergy
Deeproot Elite
63%inclusion84 decks133 decks
56%synergy
Kiora's Follower
60%inclusion80 decks133 decks
46%synergy
Merfolk Mistbinder
60%inclusion80 decks133 decks
54%synergy
Realmwalker
57%inclusion76 decks133 decks
50%synergy
Metallic Mimic
56%inclusion74 decks133 decks
51%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
56%inclusion74 decks133 decks
49%synergy
Deeproot Historian
54%inclusion72 decks133 decks
49%synergy
Benthic Biomancer
53%inclusion71 decks133 decks
48%synergy
Roaming Throne
47%inclusion63 decks133 decks
40%synergy
Wanderwine Prophets
46%inclusion61 decks133 decks
44%synergy
Forerunner of the Heralds
36%inclusion48 decks133 decks
32%synergy
Merfolk Skydiver
35%inclusion47 decks133 decks
30%synergy
Tributary Instructor
35%inclusion46 decks133 decks
31%synergy
Evolution Sage
34%inclusion45 decks133 decks
24%synergy
Deepfathom Echo
33%inclusion44 decks133 decks
30%synergy
Merfolk Cave-Diver
33%inclusion44 decks133 decks
30%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
32%inclusion43 decks133 decks
24%synergy
Tishana, Voice of Thunder
32%inclusion42 decks133 decks
26%synergy
Prime Speaker Zegana
31%inclusion41 decks133 decks
21%synergy
Merrow Harbinger
29%inclusion38 decks133 decks
26%synergy
Wildgrowth Walker
26%inclusion34 decks133 decks
24%synergy
Tide Shaper
25%inclusion33 decks133 decks
23%synergy
Seahunter
23%inclusion31 decks133 decks
21%synergy
Jadelight Spelunker
22%inclusion29 decks133 decks
19%synergy
Surgespanner
22%inclusion29 decks133 decks
19%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
21%inclusion28 decks133 decks
19%synergy
Mindspring Merfolk
20%inclusion27 decks133 decks
18%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
20%inclusion27 decks133 decks
15%synergy
Kiora, the Rising Tide
20%inclusion26 decks133 decks
17%synergy
Wonder
19%inclusion25 decks133 decks
16%synergy
Summon: Leviathan
17%inclusion21 decks121 decks
10%synergy
Murkfiend Liege
17%inclusion23 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Lullmage Mentor
17%inclusion22 decks133 decks
15%synergy
Sage of Fables
16%inclusion21 decks133 decks
14%synergy
Cenote Scout
15%inclusion20 decks133 decks
13%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
14%inclusion19 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Mist-Cloaked Herald
14%inclusion19 decks133 decks
12%synergy
True-Name Nemesis
14%inclusion18 decks133 decks
13%synergy
Xolatoyac, the Smiling Flood
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Deepchannel Mentor
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
11%synergy
Tempest Caller
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
11%synergy
Champions of the Shoal
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Jadelight Ranger
12%inclusion16 decks133 decks
11%synergy
Silvergill Adept
12%inclusion16 decks133 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Ripples of Potential
72%inclusion96 decks133 decks
62%synergy
Inspiring Call
71%inclusion94 decks133 decks
57%synergy
Beast Within
64%inclusion85 decks133 decks
15%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
62%inclusion83 decks133 decks
36%synergy
Counterspell
57%inclusion76 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Growth Spiral
44%inclusion59 decks133 decks
-1%synergy
Heroic Intervention
44%inclusion58 decks133 decks
13%synergy
Aetherize
36%inclusion48 decks133 decks
24%synergy
Negate
23%inclusion30 decks133 decks
-3%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
22%inclusion29 decks133 decks
-1%synergy
Quandrix Command
21%inclusion28 decks133 decks
16%synergy
Ruinous Intrusion
20%inclusion27 decks133 decks
18%synergy
Pongify
20%inclusion26 decks133 decks
-5%synergy
Swan Song
20%inclusion26 decks133 decks
1%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Denial
17%inclusion22 decks133 decks
-6%synergy
Flare of Denial
16%inclusion21 decks133 decks
13%synergy
Mutational Advantage
15%inclusion20 decks133 decks
10%synergy
Mana Drain
15%inclusion20 decks133 decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion18 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Nature's Claim
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
0%synergy
Reality Shift
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
-7%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
-1%synergy
Chord of Calling
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
-1%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
-1%synergy
Force of Negation
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Kodama's Reach
42%inclusion56 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Raise the Palisade
37%inclusion49 decks133 decks
31%synergy
Explore
34%inclusion45 decks133 decks
13%synergy
Nature's Lore
26%inclusion34 decks133 decks
-6%synergy
Farseek
23%inclusion30 decks133 decks
-3%synergy
Cultivate
21%inclusion28 decks133 decks
-26%synergy
Bygone Marvels
20%inclusion27 decks133 decks
18%synergy
Rampant Growth
20%inclusion26 decks133 decks
-21%synergy
Three Visits
19%inclusion25 decks133 decks
-5%synergy
Ravenform
19%inclusion25 decks133 decks
15%synergy
Curse of the Swine
15%inclusion20 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
11%inclusion15 decks133 decks
-1%synergy
Aquitect's Will
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
-1%synergy
River's Rebuke
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Commit // Memory
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Distant Melody
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Over the Edge
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Ponder
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
46%inclusion61 decks133 decks
21%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
29%inclusion39 decks133 decks
23%synergy
Bident of Thassa
27%inclusion36 decks133 decks
20%synergy
The Ozolith
26%inclusion34 decks133 decks
19%synergy
Herald's Horn
25%inclusion33 decks133 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion26 decks133 decks
-1%synergy
The Earth Crystal
13%inclusion16 decks119 decks
9%synergy
The Great Henge
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
12%inclusion16 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Banner of Kinship
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Incubator
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Door of Destinies
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Kindred Discovery
69%inclusion92 decks133 decks
60%synergy
Merrow Commerce
49%inclusion65 decks133 decks
45%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
42%inclusion56 decks133 decks
29%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
42%inclusion56 decks133 decks
35%synergy
Exploration
23%inclusion30 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
23%inclusion30 decks133 decks
17%synergy
Twists and Turns
20%inclusion26 decks133 decks
18%synergy
Sphere Grid
17%inclusion21 decks121 decks
14%synergy
Doubling Season
17%inclusion22 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Path of Discovery
17%inclusion22 decks133 decks
15%synergy
Burgeoning
14%inclusion19 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
14%inclusion19 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Intruder Alarm
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
11%inclusion15 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
11%inclusion14 decks133 decks
-4%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Loading Zone
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Hadana's Climb
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Elven Chorus
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Wizard Class
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
0%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
-1%synergy
Spreading Seas
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Primal Vigor
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Propaganda
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
81%inclusion108 decks133 decks
32%synergy
Karn's Bastion
66%inclusion88 decks133 decks
55%synergy
Rogue's Passage
56%inclusion75 decks133 decks
34%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
47%inclusion63 decks133 decks
30%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
38%inclusion51 decks133 decks
21%synergy
Three Tree City
31%inclusion41 decks133 decks
26%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
28%inclusion37 decks133 decks
23%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
20%inclusion27 decks133 decks
-2%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
19%inclusion25 decks133 decks
0%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
18%inclusion24 decks133 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of the False God
17%inclusion23 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Mistrise Village
12%inclusion15 decks123 decks
1%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
-3%synergy
Mutavault
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
1%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Secret Tunnel
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion125 decks133 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion102 decks133 decks
14%synergy
Simic Signet
30%inclusion40 decks133 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
17%inclusion23 decks133 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion22 decks133 decks
-3%synergy
Patchwork Banner
12%inclusion16 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion133 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion133 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion126 decks133 decks
10%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
90%inclusion120 decks133 decks
30%synergy
Path of Ancestry
77%inclusion103 decks133 decks
60%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
70%inclusion93 decks133 decks
31%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
64%inclusion85 decks133 decks
57%synergy
Breeding Pool
60%inclusion80 decks133 decks
13%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
59%inclusion78 decks133 decks
52%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
56%inclusion75 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
53%inclusion70 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Mystery
52%inclusion69 decks133 decks
14%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
52%inclusion69 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
46%inclusion61 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Grove
46%inclusion61 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
34%inclusion45 decks133 decks
13%synergy
Misty Rainforest
33%inclusion44 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
31%inclusion41 decks133 decks
11%synergy
Cavern of Souls
31%inclusion41 decks133 decks
26%synergy
Willowrush Verge
25%inclusion33 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
22%inclusion29 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
22%inclusion29 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Hedge Maze
19%inclusion25 decks133 decks
-1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
17%inclusion23 decks133 decks
-7%synergy
Overflowing Basin
17%inclusion22 decks133 decks
-4%synergy
Eclipsed Realms
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion18 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Thornwood Falls
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
-5%synergy
Sodden Verdure
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
-4%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion14 decks133 decks
-5%synergy
Tangled Islet
11%inclusion14 decks133 decks
-5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
11%inclusion14 decks133 decks
-14%synergy
Tropical Island
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
-5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
-1%synergy
Rimewood Falls
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
-13%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
-4%synergy
Polluted Delta
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
-4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
-2%synergy
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