Explorers of the Deep - Hakbal of the Surging Soul
Commander
Section titled “Commander”Hakbal of the Surging Soul
Deck Information
Section titled “Deck Information”- Color Identity: Green, Blue
- Power Level: 6/10
- Release Year: 2023
- Expansion: The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander
Overview
Section titled “Overview”Dive deep with Hakbal and discover the treasures hidden beneath the waves. Each exploration makes your Merfolk stronger and your hand fuller.
Deck Themes
Section titled “Deck Themes”- Merfolk
- +1/+1 Counters
- Explore
- Card Advantage
- Tribal
Strategy Guide
Section titled “Strategy Guide”Turn 1 – Play a tap-land or a one-drop Merfolk. Turn 2 – Add a second Merfolk or a mana rock. Turn 3 – Cast Hakbal and, if drawn, suit him up with protection. Turn 4 – Attack with Hakbal and friends; each explore buffs creatures and filters draws. Turn 5 – Repeat the explore swing, then cast a Merfolk lord or draw spell to push the board toward a big turn-6 attack.
Keywords
Section titled “Keywords”Explore
Section titled “Explore”Reveal the top card of your library. If it’s a land, put it into your hand. Otherwise, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature, then decide whether to put the card on top of your library or into your graveyard.
Hexproof
Section titled “Hexproof”This creature can’t be the target of spells or abilities your opponents control.
Islandwalk
Section titled “Islandwalk”This creature can’t be blocked as long as defending player controls an Island.