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Hakbal of the Surging Soul
Price history
Hakbal of the Surging Soul price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.39.
Hakbal of the Surging Soul Price Summary
Hakbal of the Surging Soul's current headline price is $0.39.
Hakbal of the Surging Soul Printings & Prices
Hakbal of the Surging Soul has 4 tracked printings across 1 sets, in etched, nonfoil and foil finishes, including inverted, showcase and extended art treatments.
All finishes
Sell Hakbal of the Surging Soul: Buylist Offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | LCC #19 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | LCC #19 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | LCC #29 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | LCC #29 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | LCC #19 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | LCC #3 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | LCC #3 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | LCC #29 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | LCC #29 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | LCC #19 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Hakbal of the Surging Soul Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗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.
Hakbal of the Surging Soul is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Hakbal of the Surging Soul Rulings
- Nov 10, 2023 Each of your Merfolk creatures will explore during the resolution of Hakbal of the Surging Soul's first ability. Players won't be able to respond between the explores.
- Nov 10, 2023 If a resolving spell or ability instructs a specific creature to explore but that creature has left the battlefield, the creature still explores. If you reveal a nonland card this way, you won't put a +1/+1 counter on anything, but you may put the revealed card into your graveyard. Effects that trigger "whenever a creature explores" trigger as appropriate.
- Nov 10, 2023 If an ability instructs a creature to explore, its controller reveals the top card of their library. If it's a land card, they'll put it into their hand. Otherwise, they'll put a +1/+1 counter on that creature, then choose to either leave that card on top of their library or put it into their graveyard.
- Nov 10, 2023 If no card is revealed, most likely because that player's library is empty, the exploring creature receives a +1/+1 counter.
- Nov 10, 2023 If you control multiple Merfolk, you choose the order in which they explore. Make sure it's clear which Merfolk is exploring before you reveal any cards.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Hakbal of the Surging Soul has been reprinted 7 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LCC #29 | 2023-11-17 | Mythic | Extended Art | — |
| LCC #123 | 2023-11-17 | Mythic | Inverted | — |
| LCC #3 | 2023-11-17 | Mythic | Standard | — |
| LCC #3 | 2023-11-17 | Mythic | Standard | — |
| LCC #19 | 2023-11-17 | Mythic | Showcase | — |
| LCC #19 | 2023-11-17 | Mythic | Showcase | — |
| LCC #29 | 2023-11-17 | Mythic | Extended Art | — |
Hakbal of the Surging Soul in Commander
Hakbal of the Surging Soul is the #3,852 most-played card on EDHREC, down 129 places over the last 30 days.
Hakbal of the Surging Soul FAQ
How much is Hakbal of the Surging Soul worth?
Hakbal of the Surging Soul is worth about $0.39 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Hakbal of the Surging Soul legal in Commander?
Yes — Hakbal of the Surging Soul is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Hakbal of the Surging Soul been reprinted?
Yes — Hakbal of the Surging Soul has been reprinted 7 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Hakbal of the Surging Soul cheap?
Hakbal of the Surging Soul trades at about $0.39 — 7 reprints keep supply plentiful.