Hakbal of the Surging Soul (Commander) - Optimized Merfolk

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
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
20%synergy
Nev, the Practical Dean
4.9%inclusion2 decks41 decks
-6%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
4.9%inclusion2 decks41 decks
-12%synergy
Planar Engineering
2.6%inclusion1 decks39 decks
-2%synergy
Paradox Gardens
2.4%inclusion1 decks41 decks
-5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Nicanzil, Current Conductor
97%inclusion135 decks139 decks
90%synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
95%inclusion132 decks139 decks
85%synergy
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
93%inclusion129 decks139 decks
84%synergy
Emperor Mihail II
92%inclusion128 decks139 decks
84%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
98%inclusion136 decks139 decks
84%synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
90%inclusion125 decks139 decks
82%synergy
Kopala, Warden of Waves
90%inclusion125 decks139 decks
82%synergy
Topography Tracker
87%inclusion121 decks139 decks
81%synergy
Merfolk Sovereign
87%inclusion121 decks139 decks
79%synergy
Merrow Reejerey
87%inclusion121 decks139 decks
79%synergy
Top Cards
Hardened Scales
87%inclusion121 decks139 decks
71%synergy
Deeproot Waters
80%inclusion111 decks139 decks
72%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
80%inclusion111 decks139 decks
68%synergy
Seafloor Oracle
80%inclusion111 decks139 decks
73%synergy
Wave Goodbye
78%inclusion109 decks139 decks
68%synergy
Branching Evolution
78%inclusion109 decks139 decks
66%synergy
Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca
78%inclusion108 decks139 decks
71%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
76%inclusion106 decks139 decks
69%synergy
Lord of Atlantis
76%inclusion106 decks139 decks
70%synergy
Vodalian Hexcatcher
76%inclusion105 decks139 decks
69%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
36%inclusion50 decks139 decks
12%synergy
Rhystic Study
27%inclusion37 decks139 decks
7%synergy
Worldly Tutor
18%inclusion25 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
13%inclusion18 decks139 decks
-3%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
10%inclusion14 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Mystical Tutor
9.4%inclusion13 decks139 decks
1%synergy
Force of Will
7.9%inclusion11 decks139 decks
-1%synergy
Seedborn Muse
7.2%inclusion10 decks139 decks
-9%synergy
Creatures
Harbinger of the Seas
74%inclusion103 decks139 decks
71%synergy
Singer of Swift Rivers
73%inclusion101 decks139 decks
66%synergy
Zegana, Utopian Speaker
72%inclusion100 decks139 decks
65%synergy
Mist Dancer
72%inclusion100 decks139 decks
65%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
67%inclusion93 decks139 decks
37%synergy
Deeproot Elite
65%inclusion90 decks139 decks
58%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
64%inclusion89 decks139 decks
59%synergy
Merfolk Mistbinder
61%inclusion85 decks139 decks
55%synergy
Kiora's Follower
60%inclusion83 decks139 decks
46%synergy
Realmwalker
59%inclusion82 decks139 decks
52%synergy
Metallic Mimic
58%inclusion80 decks139 decks
53%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
57%inclusion79 decks139 decks
50%synergy
Deeproot Historian
55%inclusion76 decks139 decks
50%synergy
Benthic Biomancer
52%inclusion72 decks139 decks
46%synergy
Roaming Throne
47%inclusion65 decks139 decks
39%synergy
Wanderwine Prophets
47%inclusion65 decks139 decks
45%synergy
Merfolk Skydiver
36%inclusion50 decks139 decks
31%synergy
Evolution Sage
35%inclusion49 decks139 decks
25%synergy
Tributary Instructor
35%inclusion48 decks139 decks
31%synergy
Forerunner of the Heralds
35%inclusion48 decks139 decks
31%synergy
Merfolk Cave-Diver
33%inclusion46 decks139 decks
30%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
32%inclusion45 decks139 decks
24%synergy
Prime Speaker Zegana
32%inclusion44 decks139 decks
22%synergy
Tishana, Voice of Thunder
31%inclusion43 decks139 decks
26%synergy
Deepfathom Echo
30%inclusion42 decks139 decks
27%synergy
Wildgrowth Walker
26%inclusion36 decks139 decks
24%synergy
Merrow Harbinger
24%inclusion34 decks139 decks
22%synergy
Tide Shaper
24%inclusion34 decks139 decks
23%synergy
Surgespanner
22%inclusion31 decks139 decks
19%synergy
Seahunter
22%inclusion30 decks139 decks
20%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
21%inclusion29 decks139 decks
19%synergy
Jadelight Spelunker
19%inclusion27 decks139 decks
17%synergy
Wonder
19%inclusion27 decks139 decks
17%synergy
Kiora, the Rising Tide
19%inclusion26 decks139 decks
16%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
19%inclusion26 decks139 decks
13%synergy
Mindspring Merfolk
17%inclusion24 decks139 decks
15%synergy
Murkfiend Liege
17%inclusion24 decks139 decks
3%synergy
Sage of Fables
17%inclusion23 decks139 decks
14%synergy
Summon: Leviathan
16%inclusion21 decks128 decks
10%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
14%inclusion19 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Mist-Cloaked Herald
14%inclusion19 decks139 decks
11%synergy
Xolatoyac, the Smiling Flood
13%inclusion18 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Lullmage Mentor
13%inclusion18 decks139 decks
11%synergy
Tempest Caller
13%inclusion18 decks139 decks
11%synergy
True-Name Nemesis
12%inclusion17 decks139 decks
11%synergy
Deepchannel Mentor
12%inclusion17 decks139 decks
11%synergy
Cenote Scout
12%inclusion17 decks139 decks
10%synergy
Jadelight Ranger
11%inclusion15 decks139 decks
9%synergy
Triton Shorestalker
11%inclusion15 decks139 decks
9%synergy
Sentinel of the Nameless City
11%inclusion15 decks139 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Ripples of Potential
74%inclusion103 decks139 decks
64%synergy
Inspiring Call
74%inclusion103 decks139 decks
61%synergy
Beast Within
65%inclusion90 decks139 decks
16%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
63%inclusion87 decks139 decks
36%synergy
Counterspell
60%inclusion83 decks139 decks
11%synergy
Heroic Intervention
46%inclusion64 decks139 decks
16%synergy
Growth Spiral
45%inclusion62 decks139 decks
0%synergy
Aetherize
40%inclusion55 decks139 decks
27%synergy
Quandrix Command
22%inclusion31 decks139 decks
17%synergy
Negate
22%inclusion30 decks139 decks
-4%synergy
Pongify
21%inclusion29 decks139 decks
-4%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
21%inclusion29 decks139 decks
-2%synergy
Ruinous Intrusion
20%inclusion28 decks139 decks
18%synergy
Swan Song
19%inclusion27 decks139 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Denial
17%inclusion24 decks139 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Drain
17%inclusion23 decks139 decks
1%synergy
Mutational Advantage
16%inclusion22 decks139 decks
11%synergy
Flare of Denial
16%inclusion22 decks139 decks
13%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion19 decks139 decks
2%synergy
Nature's Claim
9.4%inclusion13 decks139 decks
0%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
-1%synergy
Reality Shift
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
-9%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
-1%synergy
Force of Negation
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
-3%synergy
Planar Genesis
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
-6%synergy
Sorceries
Kodama's Reach
44%inclusion61 decks139 decks
9%synergy
Raise the Palisade
40%inclusion56 decks139 decks
34%synergy
Explore
35%inclusion49 decks139 decks
15%synergy
Nature's Lore
24%inclusion33 decks139 decks
-8%synergy
Farseek
22%inclusion31 decks139 decks
-4%synergy
Cultivate
20%inclusion28 decks139 decks
-26%synergy
Bygone Marvels
19%inclusion27 decks139 decks
17%synergy
Ravenform
19%inclusion26 decks139 decks
15%synergy
Rampant Growth
18%inclusion25 decks139 decks
-22%synergy
Three Visits
17%inclusion24 decks139 decks
-8%synergy
Curse of the Swine
16%inclusion22 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
13%inclusion18 decks139 decks
1%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
10%inclusion14 decks139 decks
0%synergy
Over the Edge
8.6%inclusion12 decks139 decks
7%synergy
River's Rebuke
8.6%inclusion12 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Aquitect's Will
8.6%inclusion12 decks139 decks
7%synergy
Commit // Memory
7.2%inclusion10 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
7.2%inclusion10 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Distant Melody
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
3%synergy
Ponder
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
43%inclusion60 decks139 decks
18%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
31%inclusion43 decks139 decks
23%synergy
Bident of Thassa
27%inclusion38 decks139 decks
20%synergy
The Ozolith
26%inclusion36 decks139 decks
19%synergy
Herald's Horn
24%inclusion34 decks139 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Greaves
21%inclusion29 decks139 decks
1%synergy
The Great Henge
13%inclusion18 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
12%inclusion17 decks139 decks
9%synergy
The Earth Crystal
12%inclusion15 decks126 decks
7%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Incubator
10%inclusion14 decks139 decks
9%synergy
Banner of Kinship
9.4%inclusion13 decks139 decks
8%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
7.9%inclusion11 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Door of Destinies
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Kindred Discovery
70%inclusion97 decks139 decks
61%synergy
Merrow Commerce
47%inclusion66 decks139 decks
43%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
43%inclusion60 decks139 decks
36%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
42%inclusion58 decks139 decks
28%synergy
Exploration
22%inclusion31 decks139 decks
9%synergy
Twists and Turns
21%inclusion29 decks139 decks
19%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
21%inclusion29 decks139 decks
15%synergy
Sphere Grid
18%inclusion23 decks128 decks
14%synergy
Path of Discovery
17%inclusion24 decks139 decks
15%synergy
Doubling Season
17%inclusion23 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Burgeoning
15%inclusion21 decks139 decks
8%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
14%inclusion20 decks139 decks
9%synergy
Intruder Alarm
12%inclusion16 decks139 decks
8%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
11%inclusion15 decks139 decks
8%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
10%inclusion14 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Remora
9.4%inclusion13 decks139 decks
-5%synergy
Loading Zone
6.8%inclusion8 decks117 decks
4%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
0%synergy
Inexorable Tide
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
3%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
0%synergy
Spreading Seas
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Propaganda
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
-1%synergy
Hadana's Climb
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
2%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
1%synergy
Elven Chorus
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
2%synergy
Primal Vigor
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
84%inclusion117 decks139 decks
34%synergy
Karn's Bastion
70%inclusion97 decks139 decks
59%synergy
Rogue's Passage
57%inclusion79 decks139 decks
34%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
48%inclusion67 decks139 decks
30%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
39%inclusion54 decks139 decks
22%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
28%inclusion39 decks139 decks
23%synergy
Three Tree City
28%inclusion39 decks139 decks
23%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
18%inclusion25 decks139 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of the False God
17%inclusion24 decks139 decks
1%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
17%inclusion23 decks139 decks
-5%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
17%inclusion23 decks139 decks
-2%synergy
Mistrise Village
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
0%synergy
Mutavault
10%inclusion14 decks139 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
8.6%inclusion12 decks139 decks
-4%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
6.5%inclusion9 decks139 decks
3%synergy
Secret Tunnel
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
2%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion132 decks139 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion110 decks139 decks
16%synergy
Simic Signet
31%inclusion43 decks139 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion24 decks139 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
17%inclusion23 decks139 decks
-5%synergy
Patchwork Banner
11%inclusion15 decks139 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.9%inclusion11 decks139 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion139 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion139 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion134 decks139 decks
11%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
91%inclusion127 decks139 decks
30%synergy
Path of Ancestry
78%inclusion109 decks139 decks
61%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
72%inclusion100 decks139 decks
33%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
65%inclusion91 decks139 decks
59%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
60%inclusion84 decks139 decks
54%synergy
Breeding Pool
58%inclusion81 decks139 decks
11%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
56%inclusion78 decks139 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Mystery
55%inclusion76 decks139 decks
17%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
54%inclusion75 decks139 decks
7%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
52%inclusion72 decks139 decks
7%synergy
Flooded Grove
45%inclusion63 decks139 decks
2%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
44%inclusion61 decks139 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
34%inclusion47 decks139 decks
13%synergy
Misty Rainforest
32%inclusion45 decks139 decks
1%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
29%inclusion41 decks139 decks
10%synergy
Cavern of Souls
28%inclusion39 decks139 decks
23%synergy
Willowrush Verge
24%inclusion34 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
19%inclusion27 decks139 decks
0%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
19%inclusion27 decks139 decks
7%synergy
Hedge Maze
19%inclusion27 decks139 decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion25 decks139 decks
-6%synergy
Overflowing Basin
17%inclusion24 decks139 decks
-4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion19 decks139 decks
2%synergy
Thornwood Falls
13%inclusion18 decks139 decks
-4%synergy
Eclipsed Realms
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion15 decks139 decks
-5%synergy
Tangled Islet
11%inclusion15 decks139 decks
-5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
11%inclusion15 decks139 decks
-14%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
10%inclusion14 decks139 decks
0%synergy
Sodden Verdure
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
-10%synergy
Tropical Island
8.6%inclusion12 decks139 decks
-6%synergy
Rimewood Falls
7.9%inclusion11 decks139 decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.5%inclusion9 decks139 decks
-14%synergy
Flooded Strand
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
-5%synergy
Simic Guildgate
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
-5%synergy
Polluted Delta
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
-5%synergy
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