Hakbal of the Surging Soul (Showcase) (Commander: The Lost Caverns of Ixalan) Light Play

Hakbal of the Surging Soul: Merfolk Scout with Tactical Depth

Hakbal of the Surging Soul rewards a measured, land focused approach. As a three three Legendary Merfolk Scout, Hakbal forces your Merfolk into constant probing by making each Merfolk you control explore at the beginning of combat on your turn. That token of exploration accelerates card selection and board shaping without asking for risky top decking late in the game.

On offense Hakbal offers smooth mana development or card advantage. When Hakbal attacks you may put a land from your hand directly onto the battlefield which lets you keep your tempo and cast follow up threats. If you choose not to or cannot, you draw a card. This makes Hakbal a reliable piece in decks that want repeatable land drops and incremental value while still supporting the tribal Merfolk synergies that define this set.

Card Details:

• Mana Cost – {2}{U}{B}
• 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