Hakbal of the Surging Soul (Commander) - Budget Upgraded Merfolk

Hakbal of the Surging Soul
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Alejandro Fuentes
May 5, 2026
Alejandro Fuentes
Ranking Every Merfolk Commander On A Tier List
With Merfolk getting new commanders in the upcoming Marvel Super Heroes, let's rank all the Merfolk commanders on a tier list.
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Harmonized Trio
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Singer of Swift Rivers
100%inclusion18 decks18 decks
93%synergy
Nicanzil, Current Conductor
100%inclusion18 decks18 decks
93%synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
94%inclusion17 decks18 decks
87%synergy
Merfolk Sovereign
94%inclusion17 decks18 decks
86%synergy
Emperor Mihail II
94%inclusion17 decks18 decks
86%synergy
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
94%inclusion17 decks18 decks
86%synergy
Merfolk Cave-Diver
89%inclusion16 decks18 decks
85%synergy
Deeproot Historian
89%inclusion16 decks18 decks
84%synergy
Merfolk Mistbinder
89%inclusion16 decks18 decks
82%synergy
Topography Tracker
89%inclusion16 decks18 decks
82%synergy
Top Cards
Inspiring Call
94%inclusion17 decks18 decks
81%synergy
Kopala, Warden of Waves
89%inclusion16 decks18 decks
81%synergy
Wave Goodbye
89%inclusion16 decks18 decks
78%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
89%inclusion16 decks18 decks
75%synergy
Merrow Reejerey
89%inclusion16 decks18 decks
81%synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
89%inclusion16 decks18 decks
79%synergy
Zegana, Utopian Speaker
83%inclusion15 decks18 decks
76%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
83%inclusion15 decks18 decks
53%synergy
Ripples of Potential
83%inclusion15 decks18 decks
73%synergy
Deeproot Elite
83%inclusion15 decks18 decks
76%synergy
Creatures
Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca
83%inclusion15 decks18 decks
77%synergy
Mist Dancer
78%inclusion14 decks18 decks
71%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
78%inclusion14 decks18 decks
66%synergy
Seafloor Oracle
78%inclusion14 decks18 decks
70%synergy
Benthic Biomancer
72%inclusion13 decks18 decks
67%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
72%inclusion13 decks18 decks
66%synergy
Tributary Instructor
67%inclusion12 decks18 decks
63%synergy
Tishana, Voice of Thunder
67%inclusion12 decks18 decks
61%synergy
Metallic Mimic
61%inclusion11 decks18 decks
56%synergy
Kiora's Follower
61%inclusion11 decks18 decks
47%synergy
Deepfathom Echo
56%inclusion10 decks18 decks
52%synergy
Merfolk Skydiver
56%inclusion10 decks18 decks
50%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
42%synergy
Prime Speaker Zegana
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
40%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
39%synergy
Vodalian Hexcatcher
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
38%synergy
Surgespanner
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
41%synergy
Forerunner of the Heralds
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
35%synergy
Evolution Sage
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
29%synergy
Realmwalker
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
32%synergy
Jadelight Spelunker
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
25%synergy
Xolatoyac, the Smiling Flood
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
21%synergy
Coralhelm Commander
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
26%synergy
Tempest Caller
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
26%synergy
Sage of Fables
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
26%synergy
Pestered Wellguard
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Mindspring Merfolk
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
20%synergy
Jadelight Ranger
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
21%synergy
Mist-Cloaked Herald
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
20%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
19%synergy
River Herald Guide
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
22%synergy
Wildgrowth Walker
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
20%synergy
Cenote Scout
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
20%synergy
River Herald Scout
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Kiora, the Rising Tide
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
14%synergy
Sentinel of the Nameless City
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Lord of Atlantis
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Library Larcenist
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
17%synergy
Disruptor of Currents
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Silvergill Mentor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Omni-Changeling
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Gravelgill Scoundrel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Champions of the Shoal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Merrow Harbinger
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Swift Warden
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Floodpits Drowner
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Seahunter
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Murkfiend Liege
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-3%synergy
Triton Shorestalker
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Growth Spiral
78%inclusion14 decks18 decks
33%synergy
Aetherize
78%inclusion14 decks18 decks
66%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
72%inclusion13 decks18 decks
45%synergy
Beast Within
72%inclusion13 decks18 decks
23%synergy
Quandrix Command
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
39%synergy
Ruinous Intrusion
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
36%synergy
Counterspell
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
-21%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
-8%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Mutational Advantage
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Claim
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Cancel
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Decree of Savagery
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Origin of Metalbending
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Auroral Procession
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Hurl into History
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Heroic Intervention
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-25%synergy
Gaea's Gift
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Experimental Augury
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Winged Portent
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Stubborn Denial
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
For the Ancestors
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Signature Slam
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Wicked Slumber
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Broken Wings
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Titanic Growth
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-9%synergy
Unsummon
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Harrow
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-6%synergy
Filter Out
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Choose Your Weapon
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Slice in Twain
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-17%synergy
Kindred Summons
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Discombobulate
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Fanatical Strength
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Joint Exploration
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
0%synergy
Voidslime
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Simic Charm
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-2%synergy
Hinder
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Vastwood Fortification
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Remand
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Titanic Brawl
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
High Tide
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Kodama's Reach
61%inclusion11 decks18 decks
26%synergy
Explore
56%inclusion10 decks18 decks
35%synergy
Bygone Marvels
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
48%synergy
Curse of the Swine
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
38%synergy
Ravenform
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
35%synergy
Over the Edge
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
32%synergy
Commit // Memory
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
32%synergy
Cultivate
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
-18%synergy
Rampant Growth
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
-18%synergy
Aquitect's Will
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
21%synergy
Chart a Course
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
14%synergy
Wanderwine Farewell
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Expand the Sphere
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Contentious Plan
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Season of Gathering
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Farseek
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-21%synergy
Crashing Tide
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-4%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Joyous Respite
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-4%synergy
Vastwood Surge
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Urban Evolution
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-4%synergy
Smell Fear
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Traverse the Ulvenwald
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Open into Wonder
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
72%inclusion13 decks18 decks
48%synergy
Gathering Stone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bident of Thassa
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
4%synergy
The Earth Crystal
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Fractal Harness
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Glowcap Lantern
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Stone of Erech
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Compass
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Shadowed Caravel
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Seer's Sundial
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Seal of the Guildpact
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Subterranean Schooner
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Herald's Horn
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Greaves
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-15%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Deeproot Waters
83%inclusion15 decks18 decks
75%synergy
Hardened Scales
83%inclusion15 decks18 decks
67%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
83%inclusion15 decks18 decks
76%synergy
Branching Evolution
72%inclusion13 decks18 decks
60%synergy
Kindred Discovery
67%inclusion12 decks18 decks
57%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
61%inclusion11 decks18 decks
54%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
61%inclusion11 decks18 decks
48%synergy
Twists and Turns
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
43%synergy
Path of Discovery
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
26%synergy
Song of Freyalise
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Tale of Katara and Toph
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
A Realm Reborn
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Endless Evil
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Fight Rigging
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-1%synergy
Curiosity
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Steely Resolve
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Aqueous Form
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Wild Growth
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-3%synergy
Coastal Piracy
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Hadana's Climb
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Master Chef
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Merrow Commerce
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Spreading Seas
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Descendants' Path
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Eaten by Piranhas
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Grafted Growth
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Witness Protection
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Death's Presence
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Fall of Gil-galad
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Aquatic Incursion
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, Lorwyn Liege
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Vivien, Champion of the Wilds
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Jace, Unraveler of Secrets
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
72%inclusion13 decks18 decks
22%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
61%inclusion11 decks18 decks
44%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
61%inclusion11 decks18 decks
56%synergy
Temple of the False God
61%inclusion11 decks18 decks
45%synergy
Rogue's Passage
61%inclusion11 decks18 decks
39%synergy
Karn's Bastion
56%inclusion10 decks18 decks
45%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
32%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
7%synergy
Agna Qel'a
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Volatile Fault
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Castle Vantress
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-1%synergy
Access Tunnel
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion16 decks18 decks
26%synergy
Sol Ring
89%inclusion16 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Simic Signet
61%inclusion11 decks18 decks
31%synergy
Commander's Sphere
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
37%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
-5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion18 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion18 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion16 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
83%inclusion15 decks18 decks
66%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
78%inclusion14 decks18 decks
31%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
78%inclusion14 decks18 decks
38%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
78%inclusion14 decks18 decks
17%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
72%inclusion13 decks18 decks
65%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
67%inclusion12 decks18 decks
60%synergy
Temple of Mystery
67%inclusion12 decks18 decks
29%synergy
Myriad Landscape
56%inclusion10 decks18 decks
35%synergy
Flooded Grove
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
-21%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
-36%synergy
Overflowing Basin
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
-5%synergy
Thornwood Falls
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
0%synergy
Eclipsed Realms
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-13%synergy
Crystal Grotto
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Breeding Pool
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-42%synergy
Littjara Mirrorlake
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-19%synergy
Tangled Islet
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-10%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-14%synergy
Thriving Isle
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Umara Wizard
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-14%synergy
Thriving Grove
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Opal Palace
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Lush Oasis
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
0%synergy
Willowrush Verge
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-13%synergy
Hedge Maze
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-14%synergy
Vastwood Fortification
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-39%synergy
Simic Guildgate
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-4%synergy
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