Hakbal of the Surging Soul (Commander) - Expensive Optimized

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
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
25%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Germination Practicum
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
8%synergy
Attuma, Atlantean Warlord
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Orysa, Tide Choreographer
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Nicanzil, Current Conductor
94%inclusion118 decks126 decks
86%synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
95%inclusion120 decks126 decks
85%synergy
Topography Tracker
89%inclusion112 decks126 decks
82%synergy
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
90%inclusion114 decks126 decks
82%synergy
Kopala, Warden of Waves
89%inclusion112 decks126 decks
81%synergy
Merrow Reejerey
88%inclusion111 decks126 decks
80%synergy
Vodalian Hexcatcher
86%inclusion108 decks126 decks
79%synergy
Lord of Atlantis
85%inclusion107 decks126 decks
79%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
91%inclusion115 decks126 decks
77%synergy
Emperor Mihail II
85%inclusion107 decks126 decks
77%synergy
Top Cards
Stonybrook Banneret
83%inclusion105 decks126 decks
75%synergy
Hardened Scales
83%inclusion105 decks126 decks
67%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
81%inclusion102 decks126 decks
74%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
78%inclusion98 decks126 decks
66%synergy
Roaming Throne
77%inclusion97 decks126 decks
70%synergy
Deeproot Waters
77%inclusion97 decks126 decks
69%synergy
Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca
75%inclusion94 decks126 decks
68%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
71%inclusion90 decks126 decks
66%synergy
Heroic Intervention
70%inclusion88 decks126 decks
40%synergy
Merfolk Sovereign
69%inclusion87 decks126 decks
61%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
78%inclusion98 decks126 decks
54%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
74%inclusion93 decks126 decks
58%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
72%inclusion91 decks126 decks
66%synergy
Rhystic Study
70%inclusion88 decks126 decks
50%synergy
Force of Will
57%inclusion72 decks126 decks
48%synergy
Worldly Tutor
52%inclusion66 decks126 decks
38%synergy
Ancient Tomb
42%inclusion53 decks126 decks
33%synergy
The One Ring
27%inclusion34 decks126 decks
20%synergy
Chrome Mox
21%inclusion27 decks126 decks
15%synergy
Mystical Tutor
20%inclusion25 decks126 decks
11%synergy
Creatures
Harbinger of the Seas
67%inclusion85 decks126 decks
64%synergy
Singer of Swift Rivers
63%inclusion80 decks126 decks
57%synergy
Seafloor Oracle
63%inclusion80 decks126 decks
56%synergy
Deeproot Elite
60%inclusion76 decks126 decks
53%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
60%inclusion75 decks126 decks
53%synergy
Mist Dancer
57%inclusion72 decks126 decks
51%synergy
Kiora's Follower
56%inclusion71 decks126 decks
43%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
53%inclusion67 decks126 decks
23%synergy
Merfolk Mistbinder
53%inclusion67 decks126 decks
47%synergy
Benthic Biomancer
52%inclusion65 decks126 decks
46%synergy
Zegana, Utopian Speaker
46%inclusion58 decks126 decks
39%synergy
Realmwalker
45%inclusion57 decks126 decks
38%synergy
Deeproot Historian
42%inclusion53 decks126 decks
37%synergy
Metallic Mimic
35%inclusion44 decks126 decks
30%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
35%inclusion44 decks126 decks
28%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
35%inclusion44 decks126 decks
33%synergy
Wanderwine Prophets
34%inclusion43 decks126 decks
32%synergy
Lullmage Mentor
33%inclusion42 decks126 decks
31%synergy
Forerunner of the Heralds
29%inclusion37 decks126 decks
26%synergy
Wildgrowth Walker
28%inclusion35 decks126 decks
26%synergy
Mindspring Merfolk
23%inclusion29 decks124 decks
21%synergy
Deepfathom Echo
23%inclusion29 decks126 decks
20%synergy
Merfolk Skydiver
23%inclusion29 decks126 decks
18%synergy
Tishana, Voice of Thunder
21%inclusion26 decks126 decks
15%synergy
Evolution Sage
19%inclusion24 decks126 decks
9%synergy
Merrow Harbinger
18%inclusion23 decks126 decks
16%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
18%inclusion23 decks126 decks
14%synergy
Merfolk Trickster
18%inclusion23 decks126 decks
17%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
17%inclusion22 decks126 decks
9%synergy
Seahunter
17%inclusion22 decks126 decks
16%synergy
Prime Speaker Zegana
17%inclusion21 decks126 decks
7%synergy
Danny Pink
17%inclusion21 decks126 decks
15%synergy
Birds of Paradise
17%inclusion21 decks126 decks
-11%synergy
Cenote Scout
17%inclusion21 decks126 decks
15%synergy
Merfolk Cave-Diver
16%inclusion20 decks126 decks
12%synergy
Tide Shaper
16%inclusion20 decks126 decks
14%synergy
Seedborn Muse
15%inclusion19 decks126 decks
-1%synergy
Kiora, the Rising Tide
14%inclusion18 decks125 decks
12%synergy
Surgespanner
14%inclusion18 decks126 decks
11%synergy
Mist-Cloaked Herald
14%inclusion18 decks126 decks
12%synergy
Summon: Leviathan
13%inclusion14 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Jadelight Spelunker
13%inclusion16 decks126 decks
10%synergy
Wonder
13%inclusion16 decks126 decks
10%synergy
Deepchannel Mentor
12%inclusion15 decks126 decks
11%synergy
Empress Galina
12%inclusion15 decks126 decks
11%synergy
Tributary Instructor
11%inclusion14 decks126 decks
7%synergy
Mistcaller
10%inclusion13 decks126 decks
10%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
10%inclusion13 decks126 decks
0%synergy
Sentinel of the Nameless City
10%inclusion13 decks126 decks
9%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
10%inclusion13 decks126 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Ripples of Potential
69%inclusion87 decks126 decks
59%synergy
Mana Drain
63%inclusion80 decks126 decks
48%synergy
Inspiring Call
55%inclusion69 decks126 decks
41%synergy
Beast Within
48%inclusion61 decks126 decks
-1%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
48%inclusion60 decks126 decks
21%synergy
Swan Song
48%inclusion60 decks126 decks
29%synergy
Counterspell
45%inclusion57 decks126 decks
-4%synergy
Force of Negation
35%inclusion44 decks126 decks
27%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
29%inclusion37 decks126 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Denial
24%inclusion30 decks126 decks
21%synergy
Growth Spiral
21%inclusion27 decks126 decks
-23%synergy
Pongify
19%inclusion24 decks126 decks
-6%synergy
Crop Rotation
16%inclusion20 decks126 decks
4%synergy
Aetherize
15%inclusion19 decks126 decks
3%synergy
Flusterstorm
15%inclusion19 decks126 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion16 decks126 decks
1%synergy
Nature's Claim
10%inclusion13 decks126 decks
1%synergy
Veil of Summer
10%inclusion12 decks126 decks
4%synergy
Mutational Advantage
8.7%inclusion11 decks126 decks
4%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
8.7%inclusion11 decks126 decks
7%synergy
Noxious Revival
7.9%inclusion10 decks126 decks
3%synergy
Chord of Calling
7.9%inclusion10 decks126 decks
1%synergy
Pact of Negation
7.9%inclusion10 decks126 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Denial
7.1%inclusion9 decks126 decks
-15%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Mental Misstep
6.3%inclusion8 decks126 decks
2%synergy
Brainstorm
6.3%inclusion8 decks126 decks
-8%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
6.3%inclusion8 decks126 decks
2%synergy
Force of Vigor
6.3%inclusion8 decks126 decks
2%synergy
Resculpt
6.3%inclusion8 decks126 decks
1%synergy
Stubborn Denial
5.6%inclusion7 decks126 decks
3%synergy
Ruinous Intrusion
5.6%inclusion7 decks126 decks
3%synergy
Strix Serenade
5.6%inclusion7 decks126 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Wave Goodbye
59%inclusion74 decks126 decks
48%synergy
Raise the Palisade
49%inclusion62 decks126 decks
43%synergy
Nature's Lore
43%inclusion54 decks126 decks
11%synergy
Three Visits
40%inclusion51 decks126 decks
16%synergy
Kodama's Reach
27%inclusion34 decks126 decks
-8%synergy
Finale of Devastation
23%inclusion29 decks126 decks
12%synergy
Farseek
22%inclusion28 decks126 decks
-4%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
17%inclusion22 decks126 decks
15%synergy
Rampant Growth
13%inclusion17 decks126 decks
-26%synergy
Cultivate
13%inclusion16 decks126 decks
-34%synergy
Explore
11%inclusion14 decks126 decks
-9%synergy
Aquitect's Will
11%inclusion14 decks126 decks
10%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
11%inclusion14 decks126 decks
-1%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
10%inclusion13 decks126 decks
2%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
10%inclusion13 decks126 decks
0%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.1%inclusion9 decks126 decks
2%synergy
Bygone Marvels
6.3%inclusion8 decks126 decks
4%synergy
Ravenform
6.3%inclusion8 decks126 decks
2%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
5.6%inclusion7 decks126 decks
1%synergy
Distant Melody
5.6%inclusion7 decks126 decks
2%synergy
Sylvan Tutor
5.6%inclusion7 decks126 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Ozolith
44%inclusion55 decks126 decks
37%synergy
The Great Henge
44%inclusion55 decks126 decks
34%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
42%inclusion53 decks126 decks
34%synergy
Lightning Greaves
32%inclusion40 decks126 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion29 decks126 decks
-2%synergy
Herald's Horn
17%inclusion22 decks126 decks
14%synergy
Bident of Thassa
13%inclusion17 decks126 decks
7%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
12%inclusion15 decks126 decks
10%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
The Earth Crystal
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Banner of Kinship
7.2%inclusion9 decks125 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Incubator
7.1%inclusion9 decks126 decks
6%synergy
Quicksilver Fountain
6.3%inclusion8 decks126 decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.3%inclusion8 decks126 decks
3%synergy
Coat of Arms
6.3%inclusion8 decks126 decks
5%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
5.6%inclusion7 decks126 decks
4%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
5.6%inclusion7 decks126 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Merrow Commerce
58%inclusion73 decks126 decks
54%synergy
Branching Evolution
54%inclusion68 decks126 decks
42%synergy
Kindred Discovery
50%inclusion63 decks126 decks
41%synergy
Exploration
48%inclusion60 decks126 decks
35%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
44%inclusion55 decks126 decks
30%synergy
Burgeoning
38%inclusion48 decks126 decks
31%synergy
Mystic Remora
32%inclusion40 decks126 decks
18%synergy
Sphere Grid
28%inclusion29 decks103 decks
24%synergy
Intruder Alarm
25%inclusion31 decks126 decks
21%synergy
Doubling Season
24%inclusion30 decks126 decks
14%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
20%inclusion25 decks126 decks
14%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
18%inclusion23 decks126 decks
11%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
17%inclusion21 decks125 decks
11%synergy
Twists and Turns
17%inclusion21 decks126 decks
15%synergy
Sylvan Library
17%inclusion21 decks126 decks
8%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
15%inclusion19 decks126 decks
13%synergy
Path of Discovery
11%inclusion14 decks126 decks
9%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
8.7%inclusion11 decks126 decks
6%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
7.9%inclusion10 decks126 decks
6%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
0%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
6.3%inclusion8 decks126 decks
6%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
6.3%inclusion8 decks126 decks
1%synergy
Steely Resolve
5.6%inclusion7 decks126 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
7.1%inclusion9 decks126 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, Thief of Crowns
12%inclusion15 decks126 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
69%inclusion87 decks126 decks
47%synergy
Reliquary Tower
68%inclusion86 decks126 decks
18%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
63%inclusion80 decks126 decks
45%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
51%inclusion64 decks126 decks
30%synergy
Three Tree City
46%inclusion58 decks125 decks
42%synergy
Karn's Bastion
40%inclusion50 decks126 decks
29%synergy
Rogue's Passage
32%inclusion40 decks126 decks
9%synergy
Mistrise Village
25%inclusion28 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
25%inclusion31 decks126 decks
19%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
21%inclusion26 decks126 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
17%inclusion22 decks126 decks
5%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
17%inclusion22 decks126 decks
15%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
17%inclusion16 decks93 decks
12%synergy
Mutavault
15%inclusion19 decks126 decks
14%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
12%inclusion15 decks126 decks
-5%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion13 decks126 decks
6%synergy
Shifting Woodland
10%inclusion12 decks126 decks
4%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
7.1%inclusion9 decks126 decks
3%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
6.3%inclusion8 decks126 decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
5.6%inclusion7 decks126 decks
2%synergy
Strip Mine
5.6%inclusion7 decks126 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion121 decks126 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion102 decks126 decks
18%synergy
Simic Signet
30%inclusion38 decks126 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
27%inclusion34 decks126 decks
5%synergy
Mox Diamond
18%inclusion23 decks126 decks
14%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion21 decks126 decks
-3%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion17 decks126 decks
7%synergy
Mana Vault
11%inclusion14 decks126 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
10%inclusion13 decks126 decks
5%synergy
Patchwork Banner
8.0%inclusion10 decks125 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.1%inclusion9 decks126 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Forest
98%inclusion123 decks126 decks
2%synergy
Island
98%inclusion123 decks126 decks
2%synergy
Breeding Pool
95%inclusion120 decks126 decks
48%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion119 decks126 decks
9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
84%inclusion106 decks126 decks
79%synergy
Misty Rainforest
83%inclusion105 decks126 decks
52%synergy
Tropical Island
81%inclusion102 decks126 decks
67%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
79%inclusion99 decks126 decks
36%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
75%inclusion95 decks126 decks
14%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
59%inclusion74 decks126 decks
6%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
50%inclusion63 decks126 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
47%inclusion59 decks126 decks
29%synergy
Hedge Maze
43%inclusion54 decks126 decks
23%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
41%inclusion52 decks126 decks
22%synergy
Willowrush Verge
40%inclusion50 decks124 decks
22%synergy
Flooded Grove
40%inclusion50 decks126 decks
-3%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
38%inclusion48 decks126 decks
31%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
37%inclusion46 decks126 decks
17%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
34%inclusion43 decks126 decks
28%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
33%inclusion42 decks126 decks
-6%synergy
Polluted Delta
31%inclusion39 decks126 decks
21%synergy
Flooded Strand
29%inclusion37 decks126 decks
19%synergy
Prismatic Vista
29%inclusion36 decks126 decks
22%synergy
Windswept Heath
25%inclusion31 decks126 decks
15%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
24%inclusion30 decks126 decks
15%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
21%inclusion26 decks126 decks
-26%synergy
Scalding Tarn
21%inclusion26 decks126 decks
12%synergy
Wooded Foothills
19%inclusion24 decks126 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Mystery
18%inclusion23 decks126 decks
-19%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
17%inclusion22 decks126 decks
5%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
17%inclusion21 decks126 decks
11%synergy
Sodden Verdure
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
15%inclusion19 decks126 decks
-9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
15%inclusion19 decks126 decks
12%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion18 decks126 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion18 decks126 decks
9%synergy
City of Brass
13%inclusion17 decks126 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion16 decks126 decks
1%synergy
Overflowing Basin
11%inclusion14 decks126 decks
-10%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
10%inclusion13 decks126 decks
6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
10%inclusion13 decks126 decks
0%synergy
Eclipsed Realms
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.1%inclusion9 decks126 decks
2%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
5.6%inclusion7 decks126 decks
1%synergy
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