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Explorers of the Deep - Hakbal of the Surging Soul

Hakbal of the Surging Soul

Hakbal of the Surging Soul

  • Color Identity: Green, Blue
  • Power Level: 6/10
  • Release Year: 2023
  • Expansion: The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander

Dive deep with Hakbal and discover the treasures hidden beneath the waves. Each exploration makes your Merfolk stronger and your hand fuller.

  • Merfolk
  • +1/+1 Counters
  • Explore
  • Card Advantage
  • Tribal

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.

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.

This creature can’t be the target of spells or abilities your opponents control.

This creature can’t be blocked as long as defending player controls an Island.