Hakbal of the Surging Soul (Extended Art) (Commander: The Lost Caverns of Ixalan) Light Play Foil

Hakbal, Exploratory Tidecaller

Hakbal of the Surging Soul rewards a tempo mindful pilot. As a three three legendary Merfolk Scout that makes every Merfolk explore at the start of combat, Hakbal accelerates land drops while keeping your dig engines active. The attack trigger that lets you put a land from your hand onto the battlefield or draw a card creates a repeatable choice between fixing your mana and refilling your hand, which pairs cleanly with bounce, flicker, and sacrifice synergies common in Commander shells.

This extended art foil print sits well in decks that want predictable ramp without relying on token production. Use Hakbal to smooth draws, find key color sources, and force opponents to answer repeated landfall or card advantage. The card plays well as a commander or a pivotal complementary threat in a Merfolk focused build where timing and incremental value matter more than single turn bursts.

Card Details:

• Mana Cost – {2}{G}{U}
• Card Type – Legendary Creature
• Subtypes – Merfolk Scout
• Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – At the beginning of combat on your turn, each Merfolk creature you control explores. Whenever Hakbal of the Surging Soul attacks, you may put a land card from your hand onto the battlefield. If you don’t, draw a card.
• Power / Toughness – 3/3