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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Harmonized Trio
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Attuma, Atlantean Warlord
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
14%synergy
Namor the Sub-Mariner
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Nexus Mentality
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Nicanzil, Current Conductor
95%inclusion235 decks248 decks
87%synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
92%inclusion227 decks248 decks
81%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
95%inclusion236 decks248 decks
81%synergy
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
90%inclusion222 decks248 decks
81%synergy
Topography Tracker
85%inclusion212 decks248 decks
79%synergy
Kopala, Warden of Waves
87%inclusion216 decks248 decks
79%synergy
Lord of Atlantis
84%inclusion209 decks248 decks
78%synergy
Vodalian Hexcatcher
83%inclusion205 decks248 decks
76%synergy
Emperor Mihail II
83%inclusion205 decks248 decks
74%synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
80%inclusion199 decks248 decks
72%synergy
Top Cards
Hardened Scales
81%inclusion200 decks248 decks
65%synergy
Merrow Reejerey
79%inclusion196 decks248 decks
71%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
77%inclusion190 decks248 decks
69%synergy
Merfolk Sovereign
76%inclusion188 decks248 decks
68%synergy
Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca
75%inclusion185 decks248 decks
68%synergy
Ripples of Potential
72%inclusion178 decks248 decks
62%synergy
Roaming Throne
71%inclusion175 decks248 decks
63%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
70%inclusion173 decks248 decks
58%synergy
Deeproot Waters
69%inclusion172 decks248 decks
61%synergy
Wave Goodbye
65%inclusion162 decks248 decks
55%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
66%inclusion164 decks248 decks
42%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
60%inclusion150 decks248 decks
44%synergy
Rhystic Study
57%inclusion142 decks248 decks
37%synergy
Force of Will
41%inclusion101 decks248 decks
32%synergy
Worldly Tutor
35%inclusion88 decks248 decks
21%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
26%inclusion64 decks248 decks
19%synergy
Ancient Tomb
24%inclusion59 decks248 decks
15%synergy
Mystical Tutor
18%inclusion45 decks248 decks
10%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion33 decks248 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion32 decks248 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Singer of Swift Rivers
65%inclusion161 decks248 decks
58%synergy
Mist Dancer
65%inclusion160 decks248 decks
58%synergy
Seafloor Oracle
65%inclusion160 decks248 decks
57%synergy
Deeproot Elite
63%inclusion156 decks248 decks
56%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
61%inclusion151 decks248 decks
30%synergy
Kiora's Follower
61%inclusion151 decks248 decks
47%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
61%inclusion151 decks248 decks
56%synergy
Zegana, Utopian Speaker
55%inclusion136 decks248 decks
47%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
54%inclusion134 decks248 decks
47%synergy
Benthic Biomancer
50%inclusion123 decks248 decks
44%synergy
Deeproot Historian
48%inclusion120 decks248 decks
43%synergy
Merfolk Mistbinder
48%inclusion118 decks248 decks
41%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
42%inclusion103 decks243 decks
39%synergy
Realmwalker
42%inclusion103 decks248 decks
34%synergy
Metallic Mimic
39%inclusion97 decks248 decks
34%synergy
Forerunner of the Heralds
33%inclusion83 decks248 decks
30%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
32%inclusion80 decks248 decks
30%synergy
Wanderwine Prophets
31%inclusion76 decks248 decks
29%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
29%inclusion73 decks248 decks
22%synergy
Merfolk Cave-Diver
29%inclusion72 decks248 decks
25%synergy
Mindspring Merfolk
26%inclusion53 decks201 decks
24%synergy
Wildgrowth Walker
26%inclusion64 decks248 decks
24%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
25%inclusion63 decks248 decks
17%synergy
Tishana, Voice of Thunder
25%inclusion63 decks248 decks
20%synergy
Evolution Sage
24%inclusion60 decks248 decks
14%synergy
Deepfathom Echo
24%inclusion59 decks248 decks
21%synergy
Merfolk Skydiver
23%inclusion58 decks248 decks
18%synergy
Jadelight Spelunker
22%inclusion55 decks248 decks
20%synergy
Lullmage Mentor
22%inclusion55 decks248 decks
20%synergy
Tide Shaper
21%inclusion53 decks248 decks
20%synergy
Mist-Cloaked Herald
21%inclusion52 decks248 decks
18%synergy
Summon: Leviathan
20%inclusion33 decks162 decks
13%synergy
Tributary Instructor
20%inclusion50 decks248 decks
16%synergy
Merrow Harbinger
20%inclusion49 decks248 decks
17%synergy
Seahunter
20%inclusion49 decks248 decks
18%synergy
Prime Speaker Zegana
19%inclusion48 decks248 decks
9%synergy
Danny Pink
19%inclusion48 decks248 decks
18%synergy
Deepchannel Mentor
19%inclusion46 decks248 decks
17%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
16%inclusion40 decks248 decks
11%synergy
Cenote Scout
16%inclusion39 decks248 decks
14%synergy
Kiora, the Rising Tide
15%inclusion33 decks214 decks
13%synergy
Sage of Fables
15%inclusion38 decks248 decks
13%synergy
Surgespanner
15%inclusion36 decks248 decks
11%synergy
Empress Galina
15%inclusion36 decks248 decks
14%synergy
Wonder
13%inclusion33 decks248 decks
11%synergy
Sentinel of the Nameless City
13%inclusion33 decks248 decks
12%synergy
Silvergill Mentor
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
13%inclusion31 decks248 decks
8%synergy
Champions of the Shoal
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Triton Shorestalker
12%inclusion30 decks248 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
65%inclusion162 decks248 decks
35%synergy
Inspiring Call
64%inclusion158 decks248 decks
50%synergy
Mana Drain
60%inclusion149 decks248 decks
45%synergy
Beast Within
51%inclusion126 decks248 decks
2%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
50%inclusion123 decks248 decks
23%synergy
Counterspell
48%inclusion120 decks248 decks
-1%synergy
Swan Song
41%inclusion101 decks248 decks
22%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
31%inclusion78 decks248 decks
8%synergy
Flare of Denial
29%inclusion70 decks245 decks
26%synergy
Force of Negation
26%inclusion65 decks248 decks
18%synergy
Growth Spiral
25%inclusion63 decks248 decks
-20%synergy
Pongify
25%inclusion62 decks248 decks
0%synergy
Mutational Advantage
20%inclusion49 decks248 decks
15%synergy
Aetherize
17%inclusion41 decks248 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion37 decks243 decks
3%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion32 decks248 decks
-10%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion31 decks248 decks
-13%synergy
Nature's Claim
8.9%inclusion22 decks248 decks
0%synergy
Quandrix Command
8.5%inclusion21 decks248 decks
3%synergy
Ruinous Intrusion
8.1%inclusion20 decks248 decks
5%synergy
Flusterstorm
8.1%inclusion20 decks248 decks
2%synergy
Stubborn Denial
6.9%inclusion17 decks248 decks
4%synergy
Pact of Negation
6.9%inclusion17 decks248 decks
0%synergy
Brainstorm
5.6%inclusion14 decks248 decks
-9%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
5.2%inclusion13 decks248 decks
-1%synergy
Reality Shift
5.2%inclusion13 decks248 decks
-9%synergy
Noxious Revival
5.2%inclusion13 decks248 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Raise the Palisade
53%inclusion132 decks248 decks
47%synergy
Nature's Lore
42%inclusion103 decks248 decks
11%synergy
Three Visits
39%inclusion96 decks248 decks
15%synergy
Kodama's Reach
28%inclusion70 decks248 decks
-7%synergy
Farseek
22%inclusion55 decks248 decks
-4%synergy
Cultivate
16%inclusion40 decks248 decks
-31%synergy
Rampant Growth
16%inclusion39 decks248 decks
-25%synergy
Explore
16%inclusion39 decks248 decks
-5%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
14%inclusion34 decks248 decks
11%synergy
Finale of Devastation
13%inclusion32 decks248 decks
2%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion31 decks248 decks
3%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
12%inclusion30 decks248 decks
0%synergy
Bygone Marvels
10%inclusion25 decks248 decks
8%synergy
Ravenform
10%inclusion24 decks248 decks
6%synergy
Curse of the Swine
9.3%inclusion23 decks248 decks
-2%synergy
Aquitect's Will
9.3%inclusion23 decks248 decks
8%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
6.6%inclusion16 decks243 decks
2%synergy
Over the Edge
6.0%inclusion15 decks248 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.0%inclusion15 decks248 decks
1%synergy
Distant Melody
5.6%inclusion14 decks248 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Great Henge
41%inclusion101 decks248 decks
31%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
40%inclusion100 decks248 decks
34%synergy
The Ozolith
39%inclusion97 decks248 decks
33%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion74 decks248 decks
10%synergy
Herald's Horn
22%inclusion55 decks248 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion55 decks248 decks
-3%synergy
Bident of Thassa
22%inclusion54 decks248 decks
15%synergy
The Earth Crystal
13%inclusion20 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
11%inclusion28 decks248 decks
9%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Incubator
10%inclusion25 decks248 decks
9%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.3%inclusion18 decks248 decks
4%synergy
Banner of Kinship
7.0%inclusion15 decks214 decks
5%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
6.5%inclusion16 decks248 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Branching Evolution
55%inclusion137 decks248 decks
44%synergy
Merrow Commerce
52%inclusion129 decks248 decks
48%synergy
Kindred Discovery
50%inclusion123 decks248 decks
40%synergy
Exploration
42%inclusion105 decks248 decks
29%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
37%inclusion92 decks248 decks
24%synergy
Sphere Grid
37%inclusion60 decks162 decks
33%synergy
Burgeoning
33%inclusion82 decks248 decks
26%synergy
Mystic Remora
23%inclusion58 decks248 decks
9%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
23%inclusion58 decks248 decks
16%synergy
Doubling Season
22%inclusion54 decks248 decks
12%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
19%inclusion46 decks248 decks
16%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
18%inclusion42 decks237 decks
12%synergy
Twists and Turns
15%inclusion38 decks248 decks
13%synergy
Sylvan Library
15%inclusion38 decks248 decks
7%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
15%inclusion38 decks248 decks
10%synergy
Intruder Alarm
15%inclusion37 decks248 decks
11%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
14%inclusion34 decks248 decks
9%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
14%inclusion20 decks148 decks
8%synergy
Path of Discovery
9.3%inclusion23 decks248 decks
7%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
8.1%inclusion20 decks248 decks
2%synergy
Hadana's Climb
6.9%inclusion17 decks248 decks
3%synergy
Spreading Seas
6.9%inclusion17 decks248 decks
6%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
6.5%inclusion16 decks248 decks
3%synergy
Loading Zone
6.3%inclusion9 decks143 decks
4%synergy
Wild Growth
6.0%inclusion15 decks248 decks
-3%synergy
Springleaf Parade
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, Thief of Crowns
10%inclusion26 decks248 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
69%inclusion172 decks248 decks
20%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
60%inclusion150 decks248 decks
38%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
56%inclusion140 decks248 decks
38%synergy
Three Tree City
52%inclusion124 decks237 decks
47%synergy
Karn's Bastion
46%inclusion114 decks248 decks
35%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
44%inclusion108 decks248 decks
22%synergy
Rogue's Passage
31%inclusion77 decks248 decks
9%synergy
Mistrise Village
26%inclusion48 decks185 decks
15%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
23%inclusion58 decks248 decks
6%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
18%inclusion44 decks248 decks
12%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
16%inclusion40 decks248 decks
-1%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
16%inclusion40 decks248 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
15%inclusion38 decks248 decks
3%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
14%inclusion20 decks145 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion25 decks248 decks
5%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
10%inclusion25 decks248 decks
5%synergy
Mutavault
10%inclusion24 decks248 decks
8%synergy
Shifting Woodland
7.8%inclusion19 decks243 decks
2%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
7.7%inclusion19 decks248 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.3%inclusion18 decks248 decks
-8%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
6.0%inclusion15 decks248 decks
2%synergy
Yavimaya Hollow
5.6%inclusion14 decks248 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
5.6%inclusion14 decks248 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion231 decks248 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion196 decks248 decks
16%synergy
Simic Signet
25%inclusion63 decks248 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
25%inclusion63 decks248 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion43 decks248 decks
-3%synergy
Patchwork Banner
14%inclusion33 decks237 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.5%inclusion21 decks248 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.1%inclusion20 decks248 decks
-2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.5%inclusion16 decks248 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Vault
6.5%inclusion16 decks248 decks
0%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.5%inclusion16 decks248 decks
2%synergy
Mox Amber
5.2%inclusion13 decks248 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion241 decks248 decks
12%synergy
Island
97%inclusion241 decks248 decks
2%synergy
Forest
97%inclusion241 decks248 decks
2%synergy
Breeding Pool
91%inclusion225 decks248 decks
44%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
81%inclusion201 decks248 decks
20%synergy
Misty Rainforest
80%inclusion198 decks248 decks
49%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
79%inclusion195 decks248 decks
36%synergy
Cavern of Souls
76%inclusion189 decks248 decks
71%synergy
Tropical Island
74%inclusion184 decks248 decks
60%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
67%inclusion165 decks248 decks
23%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
56%inclusion139 decks248 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
52%inclusion128 decks248 decks
34%synergy
Willowrush Verge
51%inclusion102 decks201 decks
33%synergy
Flooded Grove
42%inclusion104 decks248 decks
0%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
40%inclusion100 decks248 decks
2%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
39%inclusion96 decks248 decks
32%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
39%inclusion96 decks248 decks
19%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
39%inclusion96 decks248 decks
32%synergy
Hedge Maze
36%inclusion90 decks248 decks
17%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
33%inclusion81 decks248 decks
13%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
30%inclusion75 decks248 decks
-18%synergy
Prismatic Vista
24%inclusion60 decks248 decks
17%synergy
Temple of Mystery
23%inclusion58 decks248 decks
-14%synergy
Flooded Strand
23%inclusion58 decks248 decks
13%synergy
Polluted Delta
22%inclusion54 decks248 decks
12%synergy
Eclipsed Realms
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
20%synergy
Scalding Tarn
21%inclusion51 decks248 decks
11%synergy
Windswept Heath
19%inclusion48 decks248 decks
9%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
18%inclusion44 decks248 decks
9%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
18%inclusion44 decks248 decks
5%synergy
Wooded Foothills
17%inclusion42 decks248 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion38 decks248 decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion37 decks243 decks
3%synergy
Sodden Verdure
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
0%synergy
Overflowing Basin
14%inclusion34 decks248 decks
-7%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion31 decks248 decks
3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion30 decks248 decks
9%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
12%inclusion30 decks248 decks
8%synergy
Mana Confluence
12%inclusion29 decks248 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion27 decks248 decks
-10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
10%inclusion25 decks248 decks
-14%synergy
City of Brass
9.3%inclusion23 decks248 decks
4%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
8.1%inclusion20 decks248 decks
3%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
6.6%inclusion16 decks243 decks
2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.0%inclusion15 decks248 decks
1%synergy
Tangled Islet
5.2%inclusion13 decks248 decks
-10%synergy