The article discusses the Merfolk faction in the Magic: The Gathering set, The Lost Caverns of Ixalan. The blue and green deck, Explorers of the Deep, focuses on Merfolk and features explore and +1/+1 counters sub-themes. The article highlights the commanders, Hakbal of the Surging Soul and Xolatoyac, the Smiling Flood, and their abilities. It also mentions the inclusion of staple cards in the deck, such as Kindred Discovery and Branching Evolution, which enhance the Merfolk strategy. The article praises the deck’s board wipe protection card, Wave Goodbye, and the powerful engine created by Hakbal, Nicanzil, and Topography Tracker. It also discusses the usefulness of Ripples of Potential as a protection spell and Mist Dancer as a finisher. The article mentions the inclusion of Singer of Swift Rivers for flash and proliferate effects. It also briefly discusses the absence of certain cards, such as Jadelight Ranger and Wildgrowth Walker, and suggests potential modifications to the deck. Overall, the article concludes that the Explorers of the Deep deck is a strong and well-designed option for players interested in the Merfolk faction.
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MTG Explorers of the Deep Merfolk EDH Deck Features Superfriends Staple!?
