Hakbal of the Surging Soul (Commander) - Budget Optimized Merfolk

Hakbal of the Surging Soul
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Sep 21, 2026
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Nicanzil, Current Conductor
100%inclusion16 decks16 decks
93%synergy
Seafloor Oracle
94%inclusion15 decks16 decks
87%synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
94%inclusion15 decks16 decks
86%synergy
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
94%inclusion15 decks16 decks
86%synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
94%inclusion15 decks16 decks
85%synergy
Merfolk Sovereign
88%inclusion14 decks16 decks
80%synergy
Kopala, Warden of Waves
88%inclusion14 decks16 decks
80%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
94%inclusion15 decks16 decks
80%synergy
Topography Tracker
81%inclusion13 decks16 decks
75%synergy
Merrow Reejerey
81%inclusion13 decks16 decks
74%synergy
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Inspiring Call
81%inclusion13 decks16 decks
67%synergy
Hardened Scales
81%inclusion13 decks16 decks
63%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
81%inclusion13 decks16 decks
71%synergy
Wave Goodbye
75%inclusion12 decks16 decks
64%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
75%inclusion12 decks16 decks
46%synergy
Kiora's Follower
75%inclusion12 decks16 decks
62%synergy
Ripples of Potential
75%inclusion12 decks16 decks
65%synergy
Merfolk Skydiver
75%inclusion12 decks16 decks
70%synergy
Deeproot Elite
75%inclusion12 decks16 decks
68%synergy
Singer of Swift Rivers
75%inclusion12 decks16 decks
69%synergy
Game Changers
Crop Rotation
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Harbinger of the Seas
75%inclusion12 decks16 decks
72%synergy
Mist Dancer
75%inclusion12 decks16 decks
69%synergy
Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca
75%inclusion12 decks16 decks
69%synergy
Emperor Mihail II
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
61%synergy
Zegana, Utopian Speaker
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
56%synergy
Tishana, Voice of Thunder
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
58%synergy
Benthic Biomancer
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
57%synergy
Merfolk Mistbinder
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
56%synergy
Metallic Mimic
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
52%synergy
Xolatoyac, the Smiling Flood
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
50%synergy
Merfolk Cave-Diver
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
53%synergy
Vodalian Hexcatcher
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
50%synergy
Deeproot Historian
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
52%synergy
Evolution Sage
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
46%synergy
Realmwalker
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
44%synergy
Lord of Atlantis
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
44%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
44%synergy
Deepfathom Echo
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
41%synergy
Tributary Instructor
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
40%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
36%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
33%synergy
Mindspring Merfolk
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
36%synergy
Wildgrowth Walker
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
36%synergy
Merrow Harbinger
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
29%synergy
Prime Speaker Zegana
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
22%synergy
Surgespanner
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
28%synergy
Forerunner of the Heralds
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
28%synergy
Attuma, Atlantean Warlord
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
27%synergy
Wonder
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
23%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
20%synergy
Tide Shaper
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
23%synergy
Jadelight Spelunker
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Coralhelm Commander
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Triton Shorestalker
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Mist-Cloaked Herald
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
16%synergy
Swift Warden
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Kenessos, Priest of Thassa
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Seahunter
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Murkfiend Liege
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-0%synergy
River Sneak
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Tatyova, Steward of Tides
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Sentinel of the Nameless City
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Tempest Caller
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Kodama of the East Tree
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
7%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-5%synergy
Library Larcenist
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Cenote Scout
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Wake Thrasher
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Sage of Fables
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Summon: Leviathan
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Aetherize
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
56%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
35%synergy
Growth Spiral
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Quandrix Command
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
56%synergy
Beast Within
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Ruinous Intrusion
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
41%synergy
Counterspell
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
-5%synergy
Negate
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
13%synergy
Nature's Claim
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
16%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Mutational Advantage
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
14%synergy
Amazing Acrobatics
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Decisive Denial
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Wrap in Vigor
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Commit // Memory
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Unsummon
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Annul
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Unforgiving Aim
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Rocky Rebuke
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Spider-Sense
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Octopus Form
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Refute
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Solidarity of Heroes
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Plasm Capture
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Brainstorm
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-9%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-0%synergy
Flare of Denial
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Defend the Rider
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Signature Slam
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Broken Wings
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-0%synergy
Bite Down
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Dispel
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Reality Shift
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-8%synergy
Return to Nature
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Reclaim
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Quick Study
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Resculpt
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Disallow
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Force Spike
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Joint Exploration
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Engulf the Shore
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Remove Soul
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Change of Plans
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Planar Genesis
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-5%synergy
Back to Nature
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Kodama's Reach
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
23%synergy
Explore
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
30%synergy
Bygone Marvels
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
36%synergy
Curse of the Swine
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
26%synergy
Cultivate
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
-14%synergy
Ravenform
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
28%synergy
Over the Edge
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
24%synergy
Rampant Growth
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
-20%synergy
Chart a Course
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Distant Melody
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
9%synergy
River's Rebuke
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Spry and Mighty
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Ponder
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-1%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Mind Spring
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Edge of Autumn
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Enter the Unknown
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Rabid Bite
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Seek the Horizon
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Broken Bond
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-3%synergy
Sleep
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Calming Verse
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Aquitect's Will
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Body of Research
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Tasha's Hideous Laughter
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Portent
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Raise the Palisade
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
0%synergy
Overflowing Insight
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
19%synergy
Bident of Thassa
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
31%synergy
Herald's Horn
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
-1%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Aether Vial
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
The Ooze
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Dawn-Blessed Pennant
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Glowcap Lantern
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Icon of Ancestry
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Mirage Mirror
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
0%synergy
Lumbering Worldwagon
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Hunter's Bow
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Stoneforge Masterwork
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Compass
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Incubator
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
The Earth Crystal
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
0%synergy
World Map
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Deeproot Waters
75%inclusion12 decks16 decks
68%synergy
Branching Evolution
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
56%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
55%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
56%synergy
Kindred Discovery
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
47%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
37%synergy
Merrow Commerce
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
27%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
26%synergy
Path of Discovery
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
23%synergy
Twists and Turns
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Primal Empathy
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
7%synergy
Song of Freyalise
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Claim the Kingdom
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Loading Zone
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Exploration
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-6%synergy
Intruder Alarm
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Curiosity
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Aqueous Form
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Wizard Class
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Undergrowth Recon
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Roaring Earth
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Utter Insignificance
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Dramatic Accusation
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Tightening Coils
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Glorious Sunrise
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Coastal Piracy
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Hadana's Climb
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Nylea's Presence
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Levitation
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Zendikar's Roil
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Spreading Seas
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Eaten by Piranhas
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-2%synergy
Ever-Watching Threshold
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Primal Vigor
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Quest for Renewal
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Primal Rage
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Sphere Grid
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
81%inclusion13 decks16 decks
31%synergy
Karn's Bastion
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
58%synergy
Rogue's Passage
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
45%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
37%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
33%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
39%synergy
Temple of the False God
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
28%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Secret Tunnel
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Ghost Town
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Echoing Deeps
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Arid Archway
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Guildless Commons
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion14 decks16 decks
25%synergy
Sol Ring
75%inclusion12 decks16 decks
-5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
25%synergy
Simic Signet
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-7%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Patchwork Banner
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-15%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion16 decks16 decks
15%synergy
Island
100%inclusion16 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion16 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
94%inclusion15 decks16 decks
31%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
88%inclusion14 decks16 decks
43%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
88%inclusion14 decks16 decks
48%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
81%inclusion13 decks16 decks
75%synergy
Path of Ancestry
81%inclusion13 decks16 decks
63%synergy
Myriad Landscape
75%inclusion12 decks16 decks
56%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
75%inclusion12 decks16 decks
69%synergy
Temple of Mystery
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
26%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
-28%synergy
Overflowing Basin
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Grove
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
-19%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
-21%synergy
Quandrix Campus
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-8%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-11%synergy
Opal Palace
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Willowrush Verge
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-6%synergy
Simic Guildgate
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Thornwood Falls
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-4%synergy
Eclipsed Realms
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Bant Panorama
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-19%synergy
Tanglepool Bridge
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Littjara Mirrorlake
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Tangled Islet
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-7%synergy
Rimewood Falls
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-1%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-36%synergy
Woodland Stream
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
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