The 2023 Hakbal of the Surging Soul foil is Mythic Rare card #3 from Magic: The Gathering's The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander subset, featuring a legendary Merfolk Scout.
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • The Lost Caverns of Ixalan • Commander
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Hakbal of the Surging Soul is a legendary Merfolk Scout from the 2023 Magic: The Gathering set, The Lost Caverns of Ixalan. As card number 3 in the Commander subset, this Mythic Rare foil offers collectors a distinct finish that stands out within the release. The card features artwork by Tyler Walpole, bringing the blue-green mana identity of the creature to life. In gameplay, Hakbal serves as a pivotal engine for Merfolk decks. Its primary ability triggers at the beginning of combat, causing each Merfolk creature you control to explore. This mechanic allows players to reveal the top card of their library; if it is a land, it goes to hand, otherwise, the exploring creature gains a +1/+1 counter. This ability encourages aggressive board presence while providing card advantage and resource acceleration. Additionally, whenever Hakbal attacks, players can choose to put a land card from their hand onto the battlefield or draw a card, offering flexibility in both tempo and resource management. For collectors, this card represents a key piece of the Commander format's diverse landscape. The foil treatment adds visual appeal, making it a desirable addition for those building themed collections or seeking high-quality examples of Merfolk-centric strategies. Whether you are looking to complete a set, invest in powerful Commander staples, or simply admire the intricate design of this Mythic Rare, this card holds significant value in the trading card game community. Explore the growing inventory to discover more essential cards from this iconic set.
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The catalog profile below summarizes the card identity, featured subject, and notable collectible traits.
The core identity of the card within the set.
Year
2023
Brand
Magic: The Gathering
Series
The Lost Caverns of Ixalan
Subset
Commander
Subset Type
Subset
Card Number
#3
The subject, team, league, and sport context tied to this card.
Featured
Hakbal of the Surging Soul
Game
Magic: The Gathering
Rarity, print treatment, and game-specific stats for this card.
Mythic Rare
Tyler Walpole
Card Stock
English
Foil
{2}{G}{U}
Legendary Creature — Merfolk Scout
3 / 3
G, U
Abilities, attacks, oracle text, and flavor text printed on the card.
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.
