Hakbal of the Surging Soul
The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander 19 • mythic
- Set
- The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander
- Collector number
- 19
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana green mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green · Blue
- Artist
- Anditya Dita
- Market price
- $3.63
What it does
At the beginning of combat on your turn, each Merfolk creature you control explores. (Reveal the top card of your library. Put that card into your hand if it's a land. Otherwise, put a +1/+1 counter on the exploring creature, then put the card back or put it into your graveyard.)
Whenever Hakbal attacks, you may put a land card from your hand onto the battlefield. If you don't, draw a card.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Hakbal of the Surging Soul was released in 2023 as part of The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander set, specifically heading the Explorers of the Deep deck. The card was designed to support the Merfolk creature type, centering on the explore mechanic to reflect the set's theme of deep-jungle subterranean discovery. It was created to provide a dedicated commander for Simic-colored Merfolk decks, offering both card advantage and board state acceleration.
The art was illustrated by Eliette Mitchell, who leaned into the aquatic and mystical aesthetic associated with the Merfolk of Ixalan. The design focuses on the character's role as a guide and navigator, utilizing fluid movement and bioluminescent accents to signify its connection to the uncharted caverns. Upon release, the card was widely received by the Commander community as a powerful, synergistic centerpiece that revitalized Merfolk tribal strategies in the format.
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