Hakbal of the Surging Soul (Commander) - Optimized Merfolk

Hakbal of the Surging Soul
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Cas Hinds
Dec 1, 2025
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Curating a Healthy Play Pod in Commander
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Champions of the Shoal
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Eclipsed Realms
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Disruptor of Currents
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Celestial Reunion
4.0%inclusion1 decks25 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Nicanzil, Current Conductor
95%inclusion106 decks111 decks
88%synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
97%inclusion108 decks111 decks
87%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
95%inclusion106 decks111 decks
81%synergy
Kopala, Warden of Waves
90%inclusion100 decks111 decks
81%synergy
Topography Tracker
88%inclusion98 decks111 decks
81%synergy
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
90%inclusion100 decks111 decks
81%synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
88%inclusion98 decks111 decks
80%synergy
Emperor Mihail II
87%inclusion97 decks111 decks
79%synergy
Merfolk Sovereign
86%inclusion95 decks111 decks
77%synergy
Merrow Reejerey
84%inclusion93 decks111 decks
75%synergy
Top Cards
Hardened Scales
86%inclusion95 decks111 decks
71%synergy
Deeproot Waters
80%inclusion89 decks111 decks
72%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
80%inclusion89 decks111 decks
68%synergy
Vodalian Hexcatcher
79%inclusion88 decks111 decks
73%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
78%inclusion87 decks111 decks
71%synergy
Seafloor Oracle
78%inclusion87 decks111 decks
71%synergy
Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca
77%inclusion86 decks111 decks
71%synergy
Branching Evolution
77%inclusion85 decks111 decks
66%synergy
Inspiring Call
77%inclusion85 decks111 decks
63%synergy
Lord of Atlantis
76%inclusion84 decks111 decks
70%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
39%inclusion43 decks111 decks
13%synergy
Rhystic Study
25%inclusion28 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Worldly Tutor
15%inclusion17 decks111 decks
0%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
-5%synergy
Mystical Tutor
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Seedborn Muse
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
-9%synergy
Force of Will
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Harbinger of the Seas
74%inclusion82 decks111 decks
70%synergy
Zegana, Utopian Speaker
70%inclusion78 decks111 decks
63%synergy
Mist Dancer
69%inclusion77 decks111 decks
63%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
68%inclusion76 decks111 decks
37%synergy
Deeproot Elite
68%inclusion76 decks111 decks
61%synergy
Singer of Swift Rivers
68%inclusion76 decks111 decks
61%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
66%inclusion73 decks111 decks
60%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
61%inclusion68 decks111 decks
54%synergy
Realmwalker
59%inclusion66 decks111 decks
52%synergy
Merfolk Mistbinder
59%inclusion65 decks111 decks
52%synergy
Metallic Mimic
57%inclusion63 decks111 decks
52%synergy
Kiora's Follower
57%inclusion63 decks111 decks
42%synergy
Deeproot Historian
53%inclusion59 decks111 decks
48%synergy
Benthic Biomancer
52%inclusion58 decks111 decks
46%synergy
Roaming Throne
50%inclusion55 decks111 decks
42%synergy
Wanderwine Prophets
41%inclusion45 decks111 decks
39%synergy
Merfolk Skydiver
36%inclusion40 decks111 decks
30%synergy
Deepfathom Echo
35%inclusion39 decks111 decks
32%synergy
Merfolk Cave-Diver
35%inclusion39 decks111 decks
32%synergy
Tributary Instructor
34%inclusion38 decks111 decks
30%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
33%inclusion37 decks111 decks
25%synergy
Forerunner of the Heralds
33%inclusion37 decks111 decks
30%synergy
Evolution Sage
31%inclusion34 decks111 decks
20%synergy
Prime Speaker Zegana
30%inclusion33 decks111 decks
20%synergy
Tishana, Voice of Thunder
29%inclusion32 decks111 decks
23%synergy
Tide Shaper
27%inclusion30 decks111 decks
25%synergy
Wildgrowth Walker
27%inclusion30 decks111 decks
25%synergy
Merrow Harbinger
23%inclusion26 decks111 decks
21%synergy
Jadelight Spelunker
23%inclusion25 decks111 decks
20%synergy
Seahunter
22%inclusion24 decks111 decks
20%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
21%inclusion23 decks111 decks
19%synergy
Lullmage Mentor
20%inclusion22 decks111 decks
18%synergy
Surgespanner
19%inclusion21 decks111 decks
16%synergy
Mist-Cloaked Herald
18%inclusion20 decks111 decks
15%synergy
Sage of Fables
18%inclusion20 decks111 decks
16%synergy
Mindspring Merfolk
16%inclusion18 decks111 decks
14%synergy
Kiora, the Rising Tide
16%inclusion18 decks111 decks
13%synergy
Summon: Leviathan
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
15%inclusion17 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Cenote Scout
15%inclusion17 decks111 decks
13%synergy
True-Name Nemesis
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
14%synergy
Deepchannel Mentor
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
13%synergy
Murkfiend Liege
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
0%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Wonder
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Xolatoyac, the Smiling Flood
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Triton Shorestalker
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Tempest Caller
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
10%synergy
Jadelight Ranger
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Ripples of Potential
72%inclusion80 decks111 decks
62%synergy
Beast Within
68%inclusion75 decks111 decks
18%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
64%inclusion71 decks111 decks
38%synergy
Counterspell
55%inclusion61 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Heroic Intervention
46%inclusion51 decks111 decks
16%synergy
Growth Spiral
46%inclusion51 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Aetherize
38%inclusion42 decks111 decks
26%synergy
Ruinous Intrusion
24%inclusion27 decks111 decks
22%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
23%inclusion25 decks111 decks
-1%synergy
Flare of Denial
19%inclusion21 decks111 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Denial
19%inclusion21 decks111 decks
-4%synergy
Pongify
18%inclusion20 decks111 decks
-7%synergy
Quandrix Command
17%inclusion19 decks111 decks
12%synergy
Negate
16%inclusion18 decks111 decks
-10%synergy
Swan Song
16%inclusion18 decks111 decks
-3%synergy
Mutational Advantage
15%inclusion17 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Mana Drain
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
-4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
0%synergy
Reality Shift
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
-7%synergy
Auroral Procession
7.9%inclusion8 decks101 decks
4%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
-3%synergy
Brainstorm
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
-8%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
0%synergy
Stubborn Denial
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
-2%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
0%synergy
Filter Out
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Wave Goodbye
75%inclusion83 decks111 decks
64%synergy
Kodama's Reach
42%inclusion47 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Raise the Palisade
38%inclusion42 decks111 decks
32%synergy
Explore
35%inclusion39 decks111 decks
15%synergy
Nature's Lore
27%inclusion30 decks111 decks
-3%synergy
Farseek
26%inclusion29 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Bygone Marvels
20%inclusion22 decks111 decks
17%synergy
Rampant Growth
20%inclusion22 decks111 decks
-21%synergy
Cultivate
20%inclusion22 decks111 decks
-27%synergy
Ravenform
20%inclusion22 decks111 decks
15%synergy
Three Visits
18%inclusion20 decks111 decks
-5%synergy
Curse of the Swine
17%inclusion19 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
15%inclusion17 decks111 decks
3%synergy
River's Rebuke
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Aquitect's Will
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Over the Edge
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Commit // Memory
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
-3%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Ponder
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
-2%synergy
Distant Melody
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
43%inclusion48 decks111 decks
18%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
32%inclusion36 decks111 decks
26%synergy
The Ozolith
27%inclusion30 decks111 decks
21%synergy
Bident of Thassa
24%inclusion27 decks111 decks
17%synergy
Herald's Horn
23%inclusion25 decks111 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion22 decks111 decks
-2%synergy
The Earth Crystal
14%inclusion14 decks97 decks
10%synergy
The Great Henge
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Banner of Kinship
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Incubator
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Kindred Discovery
66%inclusion73 decks111 decks
56%synergy
Merrow Commerce
47%inclusion52 decks111 decks
43%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
44%inclusion49 decks111 decks
31%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
44%inclusion49 decks111 decks
36%synergy
Exploration
26%inclusion29 decks111 decks
13%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
23%inclusion26 decks111 decks
18%synergy
Sphere Grid
20%inclusion20 decks99 decks
17%synergy
Twists and Turns
19%inclusion21 decks111 decks
17%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
19%inclusion21 decks111 decks
14%synergy
Burgeoning
16%inclusion18 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Path of Discovery
15%inclusion17 decks111 decks
13%synergy
Intruder Alarm
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Doubling Season
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Remora
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
-4%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Elven Chorus
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Hadana's Climb
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Loading Zone
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Sylvan Library
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
-3%synergy
Spreading Seas
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Wizard Class
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
0%synergy
Primal Vigor
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
84%inclusion93 decks111 decks
34%synergy
Karn's Bastion
68%inclusion76 decks111 decks
57%synergy
Rogue's Passage
56%inclusion62 decks111 decks
34%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
44%inclusion49 decks111 decks
27%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
40%inclusion44 decks111 decks
22%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
26%inclusion29 decks111 decks
21%synergy
Three Tree City
25%inclusion28 decks111 decks
20%synergy
Temple of the False God
24%inclusion27 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
21%inclusion23 decks111 decks
-2%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
18%inclusion20 decks111 decks
-4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
16%inclusion18 decks111 decks
-3%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
-3%synergy
Mutavault
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.9%inclusion8 decks101 decks
-3%synergy
Secret Tunnel
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
-1%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion104 decks111 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion86 decks111 decks
15%synergy
Simic Signet
26%inclusion29 decks111 decks
-6%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion21 decks111 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
18%inclusion20 decks111 decks
-4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Patchwork Banner
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion111 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion111 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion105 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
90%inclusion100 decks111 decks
31%synergy
Path of Ancestry
79%inclusion88 decks111 decks
62%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
69%inclusion77 decks111 decks
31%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
69%inclusion77 decks111 decks
62%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
62%inclusion69 decks111 decks
55%synergy
Breeding Pool
59%inclusion65 decks111 decks
12%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
55%inclusion61 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
53%inclusion59 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
50%inclusion56 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Mystery
50%inclusion55 decks111 decks
12%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
48%inclusion53 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Grove
41%inclusion45 decks111 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
37%inclusion41 decks111 decks
15%synergy
Misty Rainforest
35%inclusion39 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
30%inclusion33 decks111 decks
24%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
27%inclusion30 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Willowrush Verge
25%inclusion28 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
22%inclusion24 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
22%inclusion24 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Hedge Maze
19%inclusion21 decks111 decks
-1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
17%inclusion19 decks111 decks
-7%synergy
Overflowing Basin
16%inclusion18 decks111 decks
-3%synergy
Tangled Islet
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
0%synergy
Thornwood Falls
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
-6%synergy
Rimewood Falls
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
-14%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
-6%synergy
Tropical Island
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
-6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
-13%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
-2%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
1%synergy
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