Explorers of the Deep Decklist

Led by Hakbal of the Surging Soul

Explorers of the Deep is the blue-green Commander precon from Magic: The Gathering's The Lost Caverns of Ixalan set, a 100-card deck led by Hakbal of the Surging Soul. It was released November 17, 2023.

Merfolk explore and lands. Chain explore triggers to grow the board and dig for lands, with Hakbal exploring your whole Merfolk team each combat.

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Commanders

Hakbal of the Surging Soul

Decklist

100 cards Updated June 27, 2026

Creatures 38

Lands 36

Instants 9

Sorceries 6

Enchantments 6

Artifacts 5

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Explorers of the Deep FAQ

What's in the Explorers of the Deep precon decklist?

Explorers of the Deep is a Commander precon from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan led by Hakbal of the Surging Soul. Merfolk explore and lands. Chain explore triggers to grow the board and dig for lands, with Hakbal exploring your whole Merfolk team each combat. The full decklist is on this page, with every card linking to its stats.

Who are the commanders of Explorers of the Deep?

Explorers of the Deep is led by Hakbal of the Surging Soul.

Can I playtest Explorers of the Deep for free?

Yes. Use the Playtest button to import the decklist and start a free solo game on Playgroup, or load it straight into a live multiplayer game.

When does The Lost Caverns of Ixalan release?

The Lost Caverns of Ixalan was released on November 17, 2023.