Hakbal of the Surging Soul
The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander 3 • mythic
- Set
- The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander
- Collector number
- 3
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana green mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green · Blue
- Artist
- Tyler Walpole
- Market price
- $0.42
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 the face commander for the Explorers of the Deep deck, part of The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander series. This card was designed to anchor a Merfolk-themed strategy, drawing inspiration from the set's exploration-focused narrative and the deep-sea aesthetics of Ixalan's subterranean regions. Mechanically, it emphasizes land-based card advantage and the +1/+1 counter synergy that has defined Merfolk creature types in the modern Magic: The Gathering era.
The card’s illustration was crafted by artist Jason Rainville, who sought to capture the character's command over the surging waters of the core. Rainville employed a dynamic composition to emphasize Hakbal's role as a leader of the Merfolk, utilizing the blue and green color palette synonymous with the Simic guild and aquatic themes. Upon release, it was well-received by the Commander community for its ability to provide consistent value and ramp, quickly becoming a staple choice for players focused on tribal deck building.
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