Hakbal of the Surging Soul (Commander) - Expensive Tempo

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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
White Lotus Tile
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Secret Tunnel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Boomerang Basics
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Agna Qel'a
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Namor the Sub-Mariner
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Lord of Atlantis
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
94%synergy
Vodalian Hexcatcher
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
93%synergy
Nicanzil, Current Conductor
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
92%synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
92%synergy
Emperor Mihail II
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
91%synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
90%synergy
Kiora's Follower
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
85%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
82%synergy
Benthic Biomancer
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
82%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
81%synergy
Top Cards
Kopala, Warden of Waves
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
79%synergy
Roaming Throne
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
80%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
73%synergy
Merrow Reejerey
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
79%synergy
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
78%synergy
Hardened Scales
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
73%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
75%synergy
Floodpits Drowner
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
79%synergy
Topography Tracker
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
68%synergy
Merfolk Sovereign
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
66%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
83%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Ancient Tomb
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Rhystic Study
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Force of Will
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Worldly Tutor
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Chrome Mox
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Mox Diamond
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Seedborn Muse
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Creatures
Deeproot Elite
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
67%synergy
Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
68%synergy
Seafloor Oracle
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
67%synergy
Singer of Swift Rivers
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
55%synergy
Mist Dancer
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
56%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
55%synergy
Zegana, Utopian Speaker
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Realmwalker
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Merfolk Mistbinder
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Silvergill Adept
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Merfolk Trickster
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Deepchannel Mentor
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Danny Pink
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Wanderwine Prophets
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Birds of Paradise
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Summon: Leviathan
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Ouroboroid
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Jadelight Spelunker
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Deepfathom Echo
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Metallic Mimic
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Mindspring Merfolk
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Surgespanner
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Deeproot Historian
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Forerunner of the Heralds
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Triton Shorestalker
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Mist-Cloaked Herald
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Lullmage Mentor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Mistcaller
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Cursecatcher
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Wildgrowth Walker
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Sage of Fables
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
River Herald Scout
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Jadelight Ranger
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Flesh Duplicate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Tributary Instructor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Masked Vandal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Wonder
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Merfolk Cave-Diver
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Eternal Witness
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Prime Speaker Zegana
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Cosi's Trickster
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rishadan Dockhand
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Beast Within
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Swan Song
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
56%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Force of Negation
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
54%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Ripples of Potential
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Mana Drain
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Pongify
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Stubborn Denial
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Flare of Denial
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Growth Spiral
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-20%synergy
Inspiring Call
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Strix Serenade
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Mutational Advantage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Trickbind
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mental Misstep
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Chain of Vapor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Cyber Conversion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Incubation // Incongruity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Reverse the Polarity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Nexus of Fate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Dispel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Resculpt
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Flusterstorm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Tale's End
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Delay
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Wash Away
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Snap
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Commandeer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Unsubstantiate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Misdirection
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Simic Charm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Counterspell
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-38%synergy
Obscuring Haze
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Pact of Negation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Three Visits
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Nature's Lore
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Wave Goodbye
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Finale of Devastation
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Raise the Palisade
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Farseek
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Aquitect's Will
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Neoform
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Edge of Autumn
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wash Out
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Glimpse of Nature
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sylvan Tutor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Ravenform
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Great Henge
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Herald's Horn
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Bident of Thassa
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Quicksilver Fountain
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
The Ozolith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Trinisphere
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Incubator
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Aether Vial
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Sphere Grid
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
55%synergy
Burgeoning
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Merrow Commerce
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Exploration
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Wild Growth
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Mystic Remora
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Deeproot Waters
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Sylvan Library
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Kindred Discovery
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Doubling Season
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Elven Chorus
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Twists and Turns
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Back to Basics
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Counterbalance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Trade Routes
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Branching Evolution
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Spelunking
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Spreading Seas
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Descendants' Path
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Fertile Ground
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, Thief of Crowns
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
65%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Three Tree City
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mistrise Village
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Saga
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Mutavault
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Karn's Bastion
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Rivendell
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Halimar Depths
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Strip Mine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Sol Ring
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Simic Signet
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Mana Crypt
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Patchwork Banner
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Springleaf Drum
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Misty Rainforest
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
69%synergy
Tropical Island
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
86%synergy
Island
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Breeding Pool
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
55%synergy
Cavern of Souls
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
69%synergy
Willowrush Verge
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
58%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Hedge Maze
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Prismatic Vista
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Windswept Heath
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Path of Ancestry
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Scalding Tarn
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Flooded Grove
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Polluted Delta
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Flooded Strand
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Wooded Foothills
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Mana Confluence
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-17%synergy
City of Brass
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-26%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Sunken Citadel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Thornwood Falls
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-5%synergy