Hakbal of the Surging Soul (Commander) - Optimized Merfolk

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Chris Guest
Aug 21, 2025
Chris Guest
The Top 40 Two-Colored Commanders
Chris Guest is back with another Top 40 list, this time looking at the most popular two-colored commanders. Are your faves on the list?
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Strength of Will
2.6%inclusion1 decks39 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Nicanzil, Current Conductor
96%inclusion76 decks79 decks
88%synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
96%inclusion76 decks79 decks
85%synergy
Emperor Mihail II
94%inclusion74 decks79 decks
84%synergy
Topography Tracker
91%inclusion72 decks79 decks
84%synergy
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
92%inclusion73 decks79 decks
82%synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
90%inclusion71 decks79 decks
81%synergy
Kopala, Warden of Waves
90%inclusion71 decks79 decks
80%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
95%inclusion75 decks79 decks
80%synergy
Merfolk Sovereign
87%inclusion69 decks79 decks
78%synergy
Deeproot Waters
85%inclusion67 decks79 decks
76%synergy
Top Cards
Hardened Scales
87%inclusion69 decks79 decks
72%synergy
Merrow Reejerey
85%inclusion67 decks79 decks
75%synergy
Wave Goodbye
82%inclusion65 decks79 decks
71%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
82%inclusion65 decks79 decks
69%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
80%inclusion63 decks79 decks
72%synergy
Vodalian Hexcatcher
80%inclusion63 decks79 decks
72%synergy
Branching Evolution
78%inclusion62 decks79 decks
67%synergy
Seafloor Oracle
78%inclusion62 decks79 decks
70%synergy
Inspiring Call
77%inclusion61 decks79 decks
63%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
76%inclusion60 decks79 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
41%inclusion32 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Rhystic Study
25%inclusion20 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Worldly Tutor
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Mystical Tutor
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
-3%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Force of Will
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
-4%synergy
Seedborn Muse
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
-9%synergy
Crop Rotation
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-8%synergy
Creatures
Harbinger of the Seas
76%inclusion60 decks79 decks
72%synergy
Lord of Atlantis
75%inclusion59 decks79 decks
68%synergy
Zegana, Utopian Speaker
72%inclusion57 decks79 decks
64%synergy
Mist Dancer
72%inclusion57 decks79 decks
65%synergy
Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca
72%inclusion57 decks79 decks
65%synergy
Singer of Swift Rivers
70%inclusion55 decks79 decks
62%synergy
Deeproot Elite
68%inclusion54 decks79 decks
60%synergy
Kiora's Follower
66%inclusion52 decks79 decks
50%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
65%inclusion51 decks79 decks
59%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
59%inclusion47 decks79 decks
52%synergy
Metallic Mimic
58%inclusion46 decks79 decks
53%synergy
Realmwalker
56%inclusion44 decks79 decks
48%synergy
Benthic Biomancer
54%inclusion43 decks79 decks
48%synergy
Deeproot Historian
53%inclusion42 decks79 decks
47%synergy
Roaming Throne
49%inclusion39 decks79 decks
41%synergy
Merfolk Mistbinder
49%inclusion39 decks79 decks
42%synergy
Tributary Instructor
39%inclusion31 decks79 decks
35%synergy
Wanderwine Prophets
38%inclusion30 decks79 decks
36%synergy
Deepfathom Echo
34%inclusion27 decks79 decks
31%synergy
Merfolk Cave-Diver
34%inclusion27 decks79 decks
30%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
33%inclusion26 decks79 decks
25%synergy
Evolution Sage
32%inclusion25 decks79 decks
21%synergy
Prime Speaker Zegana
30%inclusion24 decks79 decks
20%synergy
Merfolk Skydiver
30%inclusion24 decks79 decks
24%synergy
Forerunner of the Heralds
29%inclusion23 decks79 decks
25%synergy
Tishana, Voice of Thunder
28%inclusion22 decks79 decks
22%synergy
Wildgrowth Walker
27%inclusion21 decks79 decks
25%synergy
Tide Shaper
25%inclusion20 decks79 decks
23%synergy
Kiora, the Rising Tide
24%inclusion19 decks79 decks
21%synergy
Mist-Cloaked Herald
22%inclusion17 decks79 decks
19%synergy
Lullmage Mentor
22%inclusion17 decks79 decks
19%synergy
Merrow Harbinger
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
18%synergy
Mindspring Merfolk
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
18%synergy
Surgespanner
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
16%synergy
Seahunter
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
18%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
17%synergy
Jadelight Spelunker
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
15%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Murkfiend Liege
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
3%synergy
True-Name Nemesis
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
15%synergy
Deepchannel Mentor
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
15%synergy
Wonder
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Sage of Fables
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Triton Shorestalker
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Deeproot Wayfinder
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Cenote Scout
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Summon: Leviathan
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Xolatoyac, the Smiling Flood
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Danny Pink
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Ripples of Potential
70%inclusion55 decks79 decks
59%synergy
Beast Within
70%inclusion55 decks79 decks
19%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
63%inclusion50 decks79 decks
37%synergy
Counterspell
57%inclusion45 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Heroic Intervention
49%inclusion39 decks79 decks
19%synergy
Growth Spiral
42%inclusion33 decks79 decks
-3%synergy
Aetherize
39%inclusion31 decks79 decks
28%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
29%inclusion23 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Ruinous Intrusion
23%inclusion18 decks79 decks
20%synergy
Arcane Denial
22%inclusion17 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Flare of Denial
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
17%synergy
Mutational Advantage
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Swan Song
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Quandrix Command
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Negate
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
-10%synergy
Pongify
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
-10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Mana Drain
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
-3%synergy
Reality Shift
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
-4%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
-3%synergy
Auroral Procession
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Stubborn Denial
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Chord of Calling
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Filter Out
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Planar Genesis
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-6%synergy
Abjure
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Kodama's Reach
48%inclusion38 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Raise the Palisade
41%inclusion32 decks79 decks
34%synergy
Explore
35%inclusion28 decks79 decks
15%synergy
Farseek
29%inclusion23 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Nature's Lore
29%inclusion23 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Cultivate
24%inclusion19 decks79 decks
-23%synergy
Three Visits
23%inclusion18 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Ravenform
23%inclusion18 decks79 decks
18%synergy
Bygone Marvels
22%inclusion17 decks79 decks
19%synergy
Rampant Growth
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
-22%synergy
Curse of the Swine
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Over the Edge
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
7%synergy
River's Rebuke
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Aquitect's Will
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
-2%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Expropriate
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Distant Melody
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
49%inclusion39 decks79 decks
23%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
33%inclusion26 decks79 decks
26%synergy
Bident of Thassa
28%inclusion22 decks79 decks
20%synergy
The Ozolith
27%inclusion21 decks79 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
24%inclusion19 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Herald's Horn
22%inclusion17 decks79 decks
18%synergy
The Earth Crystal
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Incubator
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Banner of Kinship
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
10%synergy
The Great Henge
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Kindred Discovery
71%inclusion56 decks79 decks
61%synergy
Merrow Commerce
44%inclusion35 decks79 decks
40%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
42%inclusion33 decks79 decks
34%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
38%inclusion30 decks79 decks
24%synergy
Exploration
27%inclusion21 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
24%inclusion19 decks79 decks
18%synergy
Sphere Grid
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Doubling Season
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Intruder Alarm
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Twists and Turns
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Path of Discovery
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Burgeoning
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Remora
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
-4%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Wizard Class
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Elven Chorus
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Hadana's Climb
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Spreading Seas
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Unnatural Growth
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Primal Vigor
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Propaganda
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, Thief of Crowns
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
86%inclusion68 decks79 decks
36%synergy
Karn's Bastion
68%inclusion54 decks79 decks
57%synergy
Rogue's Passage
61%inclusion48 decks79 decks
39%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
46%inclusion36 decks79 decks
28%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
42%inclusion33 decks79 decks
24%synergy
Three Tree City
28%inclusion22 decks79 decks
23%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
27%inclusion21 decks79 decks
21%synergy
Temple of the False God
24%inclusion19 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
22%inclusion17 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
-2%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
-5%synergy
Mutavault
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion76 decks79 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion64 decks79 decks
18%synergy
Simic Signet
28%inclusion22 decks79 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
-4%synergy
Patchwork Banner
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion79 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion79 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion76 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
91%inclusion72 decks79 decks
32%synergy
Path of Ancestry
78%inclusion62 decks79 decks
61%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
71%inclusion56 decks79 decks
32%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
70%inclusion55 decks79 decks
62%synergy
Breeding Pool
63%inclusion50 decks79 decks
18%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
62%inclusion49 decks79 decks
54%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
56%inclusion44 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
54%inclusion43 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
54%inclusion43 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
51%inclusion40 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Mystery
47%inclusion37 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Grove
44%inclusion35 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
41%inclusion32 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
37%inclusion29 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
27%inclusion21 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
27%inclusion21 decks79 decks
20%synergy
Willowrush Verge
27%inclusion21 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
25%inclusion20 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Hedge Maze
25%inclusion20 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
23%inclusion18 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Overflowing Basin
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
-3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
-9%synergy
Tangled Islet
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
-15%synergy
Tropical Island
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
-5%synergy
Thornwood Falls
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
-9%synergy
Rimewood Falls
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
-2%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
-2%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
-8%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-15%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
0%synergy
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