Hakbal of the Surging Soul (Commander) - Budget Optimized +1/+1 Counters

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Roman Milan
Feb 10, 2026
How To Buy Your Second Commander Precon
Ready to upgrade to an intermediate level Commander precon? We've got a few solid recommendations here to keep you learning the game.
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Champions of the Shoal
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Eclipsed Realms
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Disruptor of Currents
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Silvergill Mentor
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Stonybrook Banneret
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
92%synergy
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
91%synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
90%synergy
Nicanzil, Current Conductor
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
89%synergy
Kopala, Warden of Waves
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
88%synergy
Mist Dancer
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
86%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
86%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
86%synergy
Deeproot Elite
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
86%synergy
Deeproot Waters
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
85%synergy
Top Cards
Merfolk Sovereign
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
85%synergy
Merrow Reejerey
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
84%synergy
Emperor Mihail II
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
84%synergy
Topography Tracker
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
83%synergy
Singer of Swift Rivers
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
82%synergy
Inspiring Call
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
76%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
77%synergy
Zegana, Utopian Speaker
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
78%synergy
Hardened Scales
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
71%synergy
Branching Evolution
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
71%synergy
Creatures
Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
76%synergy
Seafloor Oracle
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
75%synergy
Kiora's Follower
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
65%synergy
Merfolk Mistbinder
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
65%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
65%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Merfolk Cave-Diver
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
65%synergy
Benthic Biomancer
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
60%synergy
Tributary Instructor
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
58%synergy
Deepfathom Echo
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
55%synergy
Metallic Mimic
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
53%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
50%synergy
Vodalian Hexcatcher
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
52%synergy
Deeproot Historian
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
53%synergy
Merfolk Skydiver
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
53%synergy
Realmwalker
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
48%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
46%synergy
Prime Speaker Zegana
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Tishana, Voice of Thunder
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
46%synergy
Evolution Sage
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Lord of Atlantis
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Merrow Harbinger
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Coralhelm Commander
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Forerunner of the Heralds
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Wildgrowth Walker
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Jadelight Spelunker
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Cenote Scout
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Xolatoyac, the Smiling Flood
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Sage of Fables
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Kiora, the Rising Tide
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Summon: Leviathan
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Surgespanner
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Deepchannel Mentor
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Murkfiend Liege
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Merfolk Trickster
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Seahunter
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Merfolk Looter
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
River Sneak
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Wanderwine Prophets
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Tempest Caller
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Tide Shaper
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Swift Warden
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Jadelight Ranger
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Mindspring Merfolk
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Sentinel of the Nameless City
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Deeproot Wayfinder
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Floodpits Drowner
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
River Herald Scout
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
True-Name Nemesis
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Ripples of Potential
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
73%synergy
Growth Spiral
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Aetherize
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
64%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Beast Within
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Quandrix Command
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
47%synergy
Ruinous Intrusion
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Counterspell
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Negate
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Mutational Advantage
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Nature's Claim
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Thassa's Rebuff
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Flare of Denial
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Fog
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Reality Shift
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Cancel
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Filter Out
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Voidslime
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Simic Charm
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Spell Pierce
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Wave Goodbye
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
69%synergy
Kodama's Reach
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Bygone Marvels
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
53%synergy
Explore
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Ravenform
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Curse of the Swine
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Rampant Growth
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-17%synergy
Cultivate
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-30%synergy
Commit // Memory
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Distant Melody
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
River's Rebuke
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Over the Edge
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Abundant Harvest
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Broken Bond
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Repudiate // Replicate
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Aquitect's Will
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Raise the Palisade
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Bident of Thassa
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
The Earth Crystal
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Herald's Horn
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-13%synergy
Emerald Medallion
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Simic Ascendancy
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
70%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
68%synergy
Kindred Discovery
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
52%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
55%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Path of Discovery
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Intruder Alarm
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Merrow Commerce
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Exploration
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Twists and Turns
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Hadana's Climb
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Communal Brewing
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Eaten by Piranhas
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Propaganda
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Karn's Bastion
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
58%synergy
Rogue's Passage
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Reliquary Tower
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
50%synergy
Temple of the False God
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Secret Tunnel
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Simic Signet
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Commander's Sphere
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Patchwork Banner
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Simic Locket
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Island
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
72%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
47%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
79%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
72%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Temple of Mystery
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Myriad Landscape
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Flooded Grove
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-18%synergy
Thornwood Falls
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
Willowrush Verge
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-29%synergy
Thriving Isle
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Quandrix Campus
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-13%synergy
Breeding Pool
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-39%synergy
Exotic Orchard
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-17%synergy
Tanglepool Bridge
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Tangled Islet
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Simic Guildgate
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy