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

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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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Kopala, Warden of Waves
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
91%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
86%synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
86%synergy
Topography Tracker
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
81%synergy
Lord of Atlantis
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
78%synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
76%synergy
Vodalian Hexcatcher
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
74%synergy
Nicanzil, Current Conductor
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
73%synergy
Merrow Reejerey
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
72%synergy
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
72%synergy
Top Cards
Hardened Scales
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
70%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
69%synergy
Heroic Intervention
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
47%synergy
Mana Drain
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
61%synergy
Roaming Throne
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
65%synergy
Emperor Mihail II
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
64%synergy
Deeproot Waters
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
65%synergy
Wave Goodbye
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
59%synergy
Deeproot Elite
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
62%synergy
Counterspell
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
63%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
56%synergy
Force of Will
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
51%synergy
Rhystic Study
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
50%synergy
Worldly Tutor
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
42%synergy
Ancient Tomb
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Mystical Tutor
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Chrome Mox
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Crop Rotation
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Cold-Eyed Selkie
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
57%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
60%synergy
Merfolk Sovereign
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
53%synergy
Singer of Swift Rivers
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
54%synergy
Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
55%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Kiora's Follower
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
39%synergy
Deeproot Historian
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
48%synergy
Benthic Biomancer
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
48%synergy
Merfolk Mistbinder
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
47%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
47%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
48%synergy
Zegana, Utopian Speaker
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
42%synergy
Mist Dancer
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
39%synergy
Seafloor Oracle
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Mindspring Merfolk
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Metallic Mimic
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Realmwalker
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Forerunner of the Heralds
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Merfolk Skydiver
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Danny Pink
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Sentinel of the Nameless City
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Tide Shaper
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Prime Speaker Zegana
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Cenote Scout
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Deepfathom Echo
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Tishana, Voice of Thunder
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Birds of Paradise
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Jadelight Spelunker
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Lullmage Mentor
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Wildgrowth Walker
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Kiora, the Rising Tide
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Summon: Leviathan
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
13%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Wanderwine Prophets
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Jadelight Ranger
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Merfolk Branchwalker
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Merfolk Trickster
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Floodpits Drowner
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Stormtide Leviathan
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Tributary Instructor
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Xolatoyac, the Smiling Flood
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Merfolk Cave-Diver
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Eternal Witness
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
Seedborn Muse
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Jungleborn Pioneer
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Ripples of Potential
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
56%synergy
Inspiring Call
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Swan Song
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Beast Within
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
16%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Force of Negation
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Growth Spiral
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-18%synergy
Flare of Denial
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Mutational Advantage
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Veil of Summer
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Flusterstorm
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Chord of Calling
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Pongify
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-13%synergy
Noxious Revival
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Collective Resistance
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Force of Vigor
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Negate
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-18%synergy
Brainstorm
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Arcane Denial
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-15%synergy
Sorceries
Raise the Palisade
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
47%synergy
Nature's Lore
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Three Visits
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Kodama's Reach
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Farseek
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Cultivate
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-24%synergy
Ravenform
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Finale of Devastation
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Bygone Marvels
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Rampant Growth
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-29%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Natural Order
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Explore
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-13%synergy
River's Rebuke
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Echo of Eons
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Aquitect's Will
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Combat Tutorial
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
28%synergy
The Great Henge
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
37%synergy
The Ozolith
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Herald's Horn
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
The One Ring
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Bident of Thassa
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
12%synergy
The Earth Crystal
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
11%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Glowcap Lantern
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Aether Vial
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
The Water Crystal
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Kindred Discovery
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
48%synergy
Branching Evolution
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
47%synergy
Exploration
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Mystic Remora
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Merrow Commerce
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Burgeoning
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Doubling Season
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Sylvan Library
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Sphere Grid
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
17%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Intruder Alarm
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Path of Discovery
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Spelunking
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Food Chain
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Twists and Turns
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Hadana's Climb
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, Thief of Crowns
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Kiora, the Crashing Wave
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
62%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
46%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
39%synergy
Reliquary Tower
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Three Tree City
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Karn's Bastion
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Mistrise Village
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Rogue's Passage
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
17%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Command Beacon
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Shifting Woodland
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Mutavault
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
Strip Mine
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Patchwork Banner
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Simic Signet
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-13%synergy
Mana Vault
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Lotus Petal
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Mox Diamond
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Mox Amber
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Breeding Pool
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
50%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Cavern of Souls
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
79%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Misty Rainforest
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
46%synergy
Tropical Island
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
63%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Willowrush Verge
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
44%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Hedge Maze
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Flooded Grove
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Windswept Heath
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Wooded Foothills
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Polluted Delta
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Flooded Strand
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Scalding Tarn
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-25%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Mystery
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-19%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Overflowing Basin
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
City of Brass
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-16%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Starting Town
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy