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

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Cooper Gottfried
Mar 23, 2026
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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Attuma, Atlantean Warlord
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Namor the Sub-Mariner
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Level Up
2.2%inclusion1 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Lessons from Life
2.2%inclusion1 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Hidden Hideout
2.2%inclusion1 decks45 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Nicanzil, Current Conductor
95%inclusion232 decks245 decks
87%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
95%inclusion233 decks245 decks
81%synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
91%inclusion223 decks245 decks
81%synergy
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
88%inclusion215 decks245 decks
79%synergy
Kopala, Warden of Waves
87%inclusion212 decks245 decks
78%synergy
Lord of Atlantis
84%inclusion205 decks245 decks
78%synergy
Topography Tracker
84%inclusion205 decks245 decks
77%synergy
Vodalian Hexcatcher
82%inclusion202 decks245 decks
76%synergy
Emperor Mihail II
82%inclusion202 decks245 decks
74%synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
80%inclusion195 decks245 decks
71%synergy
Top Cards
Hardened Scales
80%inclusion197 decks245 decks
65%synergy
Merrow Reejerey
79%inclusion194 decks245 decks
71%synergy
Merfolk Sovereign
76%inclusion186 decks245 decks
67%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
75%inclusion184 decks245 decks
68%synergy
Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca
75%inclusion183 decks245 decks
68%synergy
Ripples of Potential
71%inclusion174 decks245 decks
61%synergy
Deeproot Waters
71%inclusion173 decks245 decks
62%synergy
Roaming Throne
69%inclusion168 decks245 decks
61%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
69%inclusion168 decks245 decks
57%synergy
Wave Goodbye
66%inclusion161 decks245 decks
55%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
65%inclusion159 decks245 decks
41%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
59%inclusion144 decks245 decks
42%synergy
Rhystic Study
57%inclusion139 decks245 decks
36%synergy
Force of Will
38%inclusion94 decks245 decks
29%synergy
Worldly Tutor
35%inclusion85 decks245 decks
20%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
25%inclusion62 decks245 decks
19%synergy
Ancient Tomb
23%inclusion57 decks245 decks
15%synergy
Mystical Tutor
17%inclusion42 decks245 decks
9%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
13%inclusion31 decks245 decks
8%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion31 decks245 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Deeproot Elite
65%inclusion159 decks245 decks
57%synergy
Mist Dancer
64%inclusion157 decks245 decks
57%synergy
Singer of Swift Rivers
64%inclusion156 decks245 decks
57%synergy
Seafloor Oracle
63%inclusion155 decks245 decks
56%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
62%inclusion151 decks245 decks
31%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
60%inclusion146 decks245 decks
54%synergy
Kiora's Follower
59%inclusion145 decks245 decks
45%synergy
Zegana, Utopian Speaker
57%inclusion139 decks245 decks
49%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
55%inclusion134 decks245 decks
48%synergy
Deeproot Historian
49%inclusion121 decks245 decks
44%synergy
Merfolk Mistbinder
49%inclusion121 decks245 decks
43%synergy
Benthic Biomancer
49%inclusion119 decks245 decks
43%synergy
Realmwalker
43%inclusion106 decks245 decks
36%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
41%inclusion98 decks237 decks
38%synergy
Metallic Mimic
40%inclusion99 decks245 decks
35%synergy
Forerunner of the Heralds
34%inclusion84 decks245 decks
31%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
31%inclusion77 decks245 decks
30%synergy
Merfolk Cave-Diver
29%inclusion72 decks245 decks
26%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
29%inclusion72 decks245 decks
22%synergy
Wanderwine Prophets
29%inclusion72 decks245 decks
27%synergy
Tishana, Voice of Thunder
28%inclusion68 decks245 decks
22%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
27%inclusion65 decks245 decks
18%synergy
Merfolk Skydiver
26%inclusion63 decks245 decks
20%synergy
Deepfathom Echo
25%inclusion62 decks245 decks
22%synergy
Evolution Sage
25%inclusion62 decks245 decks
15%synergy
Wildgrowth Walker
24%inclusion60 decks245 decks
23%synergy
Mindspring Merfolk
23%inclusion45 decks195 decks
21%synergy
Tributary Instructor
22%inclusion55 decks245 decks
19%synergy
Mist-Cloaked Herald
22%inclusion55 decks245 decks
20%synergy
Jadelight Spelunker
22%inclusion53 decks245 decks
19%synergy
Lullmage Mentor
21%inclusion52 decks245 decks
19%synergy
Tide Shaper
21%inclusion52 decks245 decks
19%synergy
Prime Speaker Zegana
21%inclusion51 decks245 decks
11%synergy
Summon: Leviathan
20%inclusion31 decks156 decks
13%synergy
Merrow Harbinger
20%inclusion48 decks245 decks
17%synergy
Seahunter
19%inclusion47 decks245 decks
17%synergy
Deepchannel Mentor
18%inclusion45 decks245 decks
17%synergy
Danny Pink
17%inclusion42 decks245 decks
15%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
17%inclusion41 decks245 decks
11%synergy
Cenote Scout
16%inclusion40 decks245 decks
14%synergy
Surgespanner
16%inclusion38 decks245 decks
12%synergy
Sage of Fables
16%inclusion38 decks245 decks
13%synergy
Kiora, the Rising Tide
15%inclusion32 decks209 decks
12%synergy
Champions of the Shoal
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
13%synergy
Empress Galina
14%inclusion34 decks245 decks
13%synergy
Sentinel of the Nameless City
13%inclusion32 decks245 decks
12%synergy
Wonder
13%inclusion31 decks245 decks
10%synergy
Triton Shorestalker
13%inclusion31 decks245 decks
11%synergy
Silvergill Mentor
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Murkfiend Liege
12%inclusion29 decks245 decks
-3%synergy
Instants
Inspiring Call
64%inclusion158 decks245 decks
51%synergy
Heroic Intervention
63%inclusion155 decks245 decks
33%synergy
Mana Drain
57%inclusion139 decks245 decks
41%synergy
Beast Within
51%inclusion125 decks245 decks
2%synergy
Counterspell
50%inclusion122 decks245 decks
0%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
49%inclusion119 decks245 decks
22%synergy
Swan Song
40%inclusion97 decks245 decks
21%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
31%inclusion75 decks245 decks
7%synergy
Growth Spiral
28%inclusion68 decks245 decks
-18%synergy
Flare of Denial
28%inclusion66 decks239 decks
25%synergy
Force of Negation
25%inclusion62 decks245 decks
18%synergy
Pongify
24%inclusion58 decks245 decks
-1%synergy
Mutational Advantage
22%inclusion53 decks245 decks
17%synergy
Aetherize
18%inclusion43 decks245 decks
5%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion34 decks245 decks
-12%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion33 decks245 decks
-9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion31 decks237 decks
1%synergy
Quandrix Command
9.4%inclusion23 decks245 decks
5%synergy
Ruinous Intrusion
9.4%inclusion23 decks245 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Claim
8.6%inclusion21 decks245 decks
-1%synergy
Flusterstorm
8.6%inclusion21 decks245 decks
2%synergy
Stubborn Denial
6.9%inclusion17 decks245 decks
4%synergy
Reality Shift
6.1%inclusion15 decks245 decks
-8%synergy
Pact of Negation
6.1%inclusion15 decks245 decks
0%synergy
Brainstorm
5.7%inclusion14 decks245 decks
-9%synergy
Force of Vigor
5.7%inclusion14 decks245 decks
1%synergy
Filter Out
5.7%inclusion14 decks245 decks
4%synergy
Noxious Revival
5.3%inclusion13 decks245 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Raise the Palisade
51%inclusion125 decks245 decks
45%synergy
Nature's Lore
39%inclusion96 decks245 decks
8%synergy
Three Visits
36%inclusion89 decks245 decks
13%synergy
Kodama's Reach
29%inclusion72 decks245 decks
-6%synergy
Farseek
22%inclusion55 decks245 decks
-3%synergy
Explore
17%inclusion41 decks245 decks
-4%synergy
Cultivate
16%inclusion40 decks245 decks
-31%synergy
Rampant Growth
16%inclusion39 decks245 decks
-25%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
13%inclusion31 decks245 decks
10%synergy
Finale of Devastation
13%inclusion31 decks245 decks
2%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion28 decks245 decks
1%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
11%inclusion28 decks245 decks
-1%synergy
Bygone Marvels
11%inclusion27 decks245 decks
9%synergy
Aquitect's Will
11%inclusion26 decks245 decks
9%synergy
Curse of the Swine
10%inclusion25 decks245 decks
-1%synergy
Ravenform
10%inclusion24 decks245 decks
6%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
6.8%inclusion16 decks237 decks
2%synergy
Over the Edge
6.5%inclusion16 decks245 decks
5%synergy
Distant Melody
5.7%inclusion14 decks245 decks
2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.3%inclusion13 decks245 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
40%inclusion98 decks245 decks
34%synergy
The Great Henge
38%inclusion94 decks245 decks
29%synergy
The Ozolith
38%inclusion92 decks245 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion72 decks245 decks
9%synergy
Bident of Thassa
23%inclusion57 decks245 decks
16%synergy
Herald's Horn
22%inclusion55 decks245 decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion55 decks245 decks
-3%synergy
The Earth Crystal
13%inclusion20 decks152 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Incubator
11%inclusion26 decks245 decks
9%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
10%inclusion25 decks245 decks
8%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Banner of Kinship
7.2%inclusion15 decks209 decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.5%inclusion16 decks245 decks
3%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
5.7%inclusion14 decks245 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Branching Evolution
57%inclusion139 decks245 decks
45%synergy
Merrow Commerce
53%inclusion130 decks245 decks
49%synergy
Kindred Discovery
50%inclusion122 decks245 decks
40%synergy
Exploration
42%inclusion104 decks245 decks
29%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
38%inclusion94 decks245 decks
25%synergy
Sphere Grid
35%inclusion54 decks156 decks
31%synergy
Burgeoning
32%inclusion79 decks245 decks
25%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
26%inclusion63 decks245 decks
18%synergy
Doubling Season
24%inclusion58 decks245 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Remora
24%inclusion58 decks245 decks
9%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
18%inclusion42 decks231 decks
13%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
18%inclusion43 decks245 decks
15%synergy
Sylvan Library
16%inclusion38 decks245 decks
7%synergy
Twists and Turns
15%inclusion37 decks245 decks
13%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
15%inclusion37 decks245 decks
9%synergy
Intruder Alarm
14%inclusion34 decks245 decks
10%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
13%inclusion33 decks245 decks
8%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
13%inclusion18 decks141 decks
8%synergy
Path of Discovery
9.4%inclusion23 decks245 decks
7%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
7.8%inclusion19 decks245 decks
4%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
7.3%inclusion18 decks245 decks
1%synergy
Spreading Seas
7.3%inclusion18 decks245 decks
7%synergy
Springleaf Parade
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Hadana's Climb
6.9%inclusion17 decks245 decks
3%synergy
Loading Zone
6.6%inclusion9 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Wild Growth
5.7%inclusion14 decks245 decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, Thief of Crowns
9.4%inclusion23 decks245 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
68%inclusion167 decks245 decks
19%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
58%inclusion141 decks245 decks
36%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
53%inclusion130 decks245 decks
35%synergy
Three Tree City
51%inclusion117 decks231 decks
46%synergy
Karn's Bastion
45%inclusion111 decks245 decks
34%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
42%inclusion102 decks245 decks
20%synergy
Rogue's Passage
31%inclusion77 decks245 decks
10%synergy
Mistrise Village
25%inclusion44 decks179 decks
14%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
24%inclusion59 decks245 decks
7%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
17%inclusion42 decks245 decks
11%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
16%inclusion40 decks245 decks
-1%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
16%inclusion38 decks245 decks
3%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
14%inclusion19 decks138 decks
9%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
13%inclusion33 decks245 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion25 decks245 decks
5%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
10%inclusion25 decks245 decks
5%synergy
Mutavault
8.6%inclusion21 decks245 decks
7%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
8.6%inclusion21 decks245 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.8%inclusion19 decks245 decks
-8%synergy
Shifting Woodland
7.2%inclusion17 decks237 decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
6.1%inclusion15 decks245 decks
2%synergy
Yavimaya Hollow
5.3%inclusion13 decks245 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion226 decks245 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion191 decks245 decks
15%synergy
Simic Signet
27%inclusion65 decks245 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
25%inclusion61 decks245 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion42 decks245 decks
-3%synergy
Patchwork Banner
14%inclusion32 decks231 decks
10%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion31 decks245 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Petal
9.0%inclusion22 decks245 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.8%inclusion19 decks245 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.8%inclusion19 decks245 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.9%inclusion17 decks245 decks
2%synergy
Mana Vault
6.5%inclusion16 decks245 decks
0%synergy
Mox Amber
5.7%inclusion14 decks245 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion238 decks245 decks
12%synergy
Island
97%inclusion238 decks245 decks
2%synergy
Forest
97%inclusion238 decks245 decks
2%synergy
Breeding Pool
91%inclusion223 decks245 decks
45%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
80%inclusion197 decks245 decks
20%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
79%inclusion194 decks245 decks
36%synergy
Misty Rainforest
78%inclusion192 decks245 decks
48%synergy
Tropical Island
77%inclusion188 decks245 decks
63%synergy
Cavern of Souls
74%inclusion182 decks245 decks
69%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
66%inclusion161 decks245 decks
22%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
55%inclusion135 decks245 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
53%inclusion129 decks245 decks
35%synergy
Willowrush Verge
49%inclusion96 decks195 decks
32%synergy
Flooded Grove
41%inclusion101 decks245 decks
-1%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
40%inclusion99 decks245 decks
2%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
40%inclusion99 decks245 decks
33%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
40%inclusion98 decks245 decks
33%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
38%inclusion92 decks245 decks
18%synergy
Hedge Maze
36%inclusion87 decks245 decks
16%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
32%inclusion78 decks245 decks
12%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
29%inclusion72 decks245 decks
-19%synergy
Temple of Mystery
25%inclusion61 decks245 decks
-13%synergy
Eclipsed Realms
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
22%synergy
Prismatic Vista
23%inclusion57 decks245 decks
16%synergy
Flooded Strand
22%inclusion55 decks245 decks
12%synergy
Polluted Delta
21%inclusion52 decks245 decks
11%synergy
Scalding Tarn
20%inclusion48 decks245 decks
10%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
20%inclusion48 decks245 decks
7%synergy
Windswept Heath
19%inclusion47 decks245 decks
9%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
18%inclusion43 decks245 decks
9%synergy
Wooded Foothills
16%inclusion39 decks245 decks
7%synergy
Overflowing Basin
16%inclusion38 decks245 decks
-5%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion37 decks245 decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion31 decks237 decks
1%synergy
Sodden Verdure
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion29 decks245 decks
9%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion28 decks245 decks
1%synergy
Mana Confluence
11%inclusion28 decks245 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion27 decks245 decks
-11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
11%inclusion27 decks245 decks
-13%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
11%inclusion27 decks245 decks
7%synergy
City of Brass
9.0%inclusion22 decks245 decks
3%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
7.8%inclusion19 decks245 decks
2%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
6.8%inclusion16 decks237 decks
2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.3%inclusion13 decks245 decks
0%synergy
Tangled Islet
5.3%inclusion13 decks245 decks
-11%synergy