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Sol'kanar the Swamp King
Price tag $0.17

Legendary CreatureDemon

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Grixis

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Proven Option Well-established with solid community support.

Ranking

#1714 Current Rank
#1689 Last Week
#1651 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Sol'kanar the Swamp King.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Sol'kanar the Swamp King decks.

Mai, Scornful Striker Mai, Scornful Striker
+11% Synergy $1.60
Cat-Gator Cat-Gator
+7% Synergy $0.06
Day of Black Sun Day of Black Sun
+3% Synergy $0.70
Zuko's Exile Zuko's Exile
+1% Synergy $0.07
Zuko's Conviction Zuko's Conviction
-1% Synergy $0.10

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Sol'kanar the Swamp King's abilities and overall game plan.

Blanket of Night Blanket of Night
+53% Synergy $0.95
Demon's Horn Demon's Horn
+51% Synergy $1.00
Marauding Blight-Priest Marauding Blight-Priest
+49% Synergy $0.14
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+46% Synergy $1.72
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+44% Synergy $5.24
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+43% Synergy $5.85
Staff of the Death Magus Staff of the Death Magus
+42% Synergy $0.27
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+41% Synergy $15.04
Witch of the Moors Witch of the Moors
+40% Synergy $1.49
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+39% Synergy $46.26

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Sol'kanar the Swamp King decks.

Filth Filth
+36% Synergy $6.60
Bloodthirsty Aerialist Bloodthirsty Aerialist
+36% Synergy $0.46
Dread Presence Dread Presence
+35% Synergy $3.74
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+32% Synergy $3.36
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+31% Synergy $0.46
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+22% Synergy $0.23
Terminate Terminate
+19% Synergy $0.50
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+18% Synergy $3.45
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+11% Synergy $0.25
Counterspell Counterspell
-3% Synergy $1.21

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+20% Synergy $12.34
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+6% Synergy $48.58
Necropotence Necropotence
+4% Synergy $20.52
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
0% Synergy $57.97
The One Ring The One Ring
-7% Synergy $91.84
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-7% Synergy $89.88
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-9% Synergy $49.78
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-11% Synergy $37.99
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-13% Synergy $40.38

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Sol'kanar the Swamp King's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Starscape Cleric Starscape Cleric
+32% Synergy $1.17
Epicure of Blood Epicure of Blood
+32% Synergy $0.20
Diamond Mare Diamond Mare
+32% Synergy $0.19
Painter's Servant Painter's Servant
+30% Synergy $66.56
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
+28% Synergy $0.97
Veinwitch Coven Veinwitch Coven
+28% Synergy $1.59
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+25% Synergy $5.43
Creeping Bloodsucker Creeping Bloodsucker
+24% Synergy $3.76
Great Unclean One Great Unclean One
+24% Synergy $5.21
Defiant Bloodlord Defiant Bloodlord
+23% Synergy $0.30
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
+21% Synergy $4.92
Kardur, Doomscourge Kardur, Doomscourge
+20% Synergy $0.49
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+18% Synergy $0.99
Tivash, Gloom Summoner Tivash, Gloom Summoner
+17% Synergy $0.33
Defiler of Flesh Defiler of Flesh
+17% Synergy $0.36
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+15% Synergy $31.91
Wall of Limbs Wall of Limbs
+15% Synergy $0.10
Scion of the Swarm Scion of the Swarm
+13% Synergy $0.10
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+11% Synergy $0.20
Bloodbond Vampire Bloodbond Vampire
+11% Synergy $0.11
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+10% Synergy $1.23
Plague Drone Plague Drone
+10% Synergy $3.46
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
+10% Synergy $6.54
Royal Assassin Royal Assassin
+10% Synergy $0.40
Silversmote Ghoul Silversmote Ghoul
+10% Synergy $0.25
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
+9% Synergy $3.47
Sygg, River Cutthroat Sygg, River Cutthroat
+9% Synergy $8.34
Wrexial, the Risen Deep Wrexial, the Risen Deep
+9% Synergy $1.40
Dream Thrush Dream Thrush
+9% Synergy $0.12
Orcish Farmer Orcish Farmer
+9% Synergy $0.16
Gollum, Obsessed Stalker Gollum, Obsessed Stalker
+9% Synergy $0.19
Prince of Thralls Prince of Thralls
+8% Synergy $4.00
Reef Shaman Reef Shaman
+8% Synergy $0.21
Nightscape Familiar Nightscape Familiar
+7% Synergy $0.46
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+7% Synergy $16.24
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
+7% Synergy $3.18
Sol'Kanar the Tainted Sol'Kanar the Tainted
+7% Synergy $0.21
Vampire Nighthawk Vampire Nighthawk
+7% Synergy $0.14
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+6% Synergy $73.33
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+6% Synergy $0.08
Be'lakor, the Dark Master Be'lakor, the Dark Master
+6% Synergy $13.77
Stormscape Familiar Stormscape Familiar
+6% Synergy $1.87
Nirkana Revenant Nirkana Revenant
+6% Synergy $5.01
Archfiend of Depravity Archfiend of Depravity
+5% Synergy $5.38
Noxious Gearhulk Noxious Gearhulk
+5% Synergy $0.34
Raphael, Fiendish Savior Raphael, Fiendish Savior
+5% Synergy $0.39
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+5% Synergy $0.96
Herald of Slaanesh Herald of Slaanesh
+4% Synergy $6.42
Bloodgift Demon Bloodgift Demon
+4% Synergy $1.04
Twilight Prophet Twilight Prophet
+3% Synergy $0.55

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Sol'kanar the Swamp King safe.

Countersquall Countersquall
+27% Synergy $0.89
Defile Defile
+23% Synergy $0.91
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
+22% Synergy $0.24
Bedevil Bedevil
+18% Synergy $0.53
Crosis's Charm Crosis's Charm
+18% Synergy $0.48
Nightcreep Nightcreep
+17% Synergy $0.22
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+16% Synergy $0.18
Undermine Undermine
+13% Synergy $6.70
Nightmare's Thirst Nightmare's Thirst
+10% Synergy $0.08
Terror Terror
+9% Synergy $0.08
Fire Covenant Fire Covenant
+8% Synergy $3.04
Tendrils of Corruption Tendrils of Corruption
+8% Synergy $0.10
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+7% Synergy $14.91
Psychic Strike Psychic Strike
+7% Synergy $0.13
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+6% Synergy $3.23
Perplex Perplex
+6% Synergy $0.78
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+6% Synergy $5.97
Howl from Beyond Howl from Beyond
+6% Synergy $0.09
Darkness Darkness
+5% Synergy $22.58
Maestros Charm Maestros Charm
+4% Synergy $0.09
Murder Murder
+4% Synergy $0.07
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+3% Synergy $0.53
Lim-Dûl's Vault Lim-Dûl's Vault
+3% Synergy $5.03
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
+2% Synergy $1.00
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+1% Synergy $1.28
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+1% Synergy $8.43
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
0% Synergy $10.47
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-2% Synergy $5.63
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-4% Synergy $1.19
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-4% Synergy $18.26
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-5% Synergy $45.83
Negate Negate
-7% Synergy $0.25
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-10% Synergy $48.80
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-11% Synergy $1.58
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-12% Synergy $0.40
Swan Song Swan Song
-13% Synergy $7.43
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-18% Synergy $0.38
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-23% Synergy $1.89

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Sol'kanar the Swamp King's game plan and control the board.

Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+28% Synergy $0.27
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+23% Synergy $0.13
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+22% Synergy $0.28
Essence Pulse Essence Pulse
+16% Synergy $0.20
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+14% Synergy $1.81
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
+10% Synergy $4.38
Mutilate Mutilate
+10% Synergy $1.78
Painful Truths Painful Truths
+9% Synergy $0.34
Corrupt Corrupt
+9% Synergy $0.12
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+8% Synergy $6.57
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+6% Synergy $0.42
Ashes to Ashes Ashes to Ashes
+6% Synergy $0.44
Ambition's Cost Ambition's Cost
+6% Synergy $0.25
Cruel Ultimatum Cruel Ultimatum
+5% Synergy $0.53
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+5% Synergy $2.40
Drain Life Drain Life
+5% Synergy $0.25
Damnation Damnation
+3% Synergy $16.94
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+2% Synergy $0.21
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+2% Synergy $23.14
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+2% Synergy $23.02
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+1% Synergy $4.93
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+1% Synergy $3.18
Victimize Victimize
-3% Synergy $0.35
Reanimate Reanimate
-4% Synergy $5.32
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
-4% Synergy $1499.99
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-5% Synergy $2.26
Windfall Windfall
-16% Synergy $3.84
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-23% Synergy $1.53

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+33% Synergy $1.71
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+32% Synergy $7.87
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+31% Synergy $9.86
Prism Ring Prism Ring
+30% Synergy $0.36
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+21% Synergy $17.53
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+17% Synergy $15.51
Lashwrithe Lashwrithe
+16% Synergy $0.72
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+13% Synergy $0.96
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+12% Synergy $2.34
Tablet of the Guilds Tablet of the Guilds
+12% Synergy $0.19
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+11% Synergy $1.33
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+10% Synergy $5.73
Nightmare Lash Nightmare Lash
+8% Synergy $3.31
Mystic Compass Mystic Compass
+8% Synergy $0.22
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+7% Synergy $2.61
Mask of Griselbrand Mask of Griselbrand
+7% Synergy $0.42
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+6% Synergy $1.55
Excalibur II Excalibur II
+6% Synergy $0.37
Nevinyrral's Disk Nevinyrral's Disk
+5% Synergy $2.12
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+5% Synergy $2.44
Dragonfire Blade Dragonfire Blade
+4% Synergy $0.84
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+3% Synergy $1.20
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+3% Synergy $0.19
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-13% Synergy $3.86

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Sol'kanar the Swamp King's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Evil Presence Evil Presence
+32% Synergy $0.09
Greed Greed
+30% Synergy $0.25
Contaminated Ground Contaminated Ground
+25% Synergy $0.08
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+20% Synergy $18.07
Tainted Well Tainted Well
+16% Synergy $0.13
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
+11% Synergy $1.20
Revenge of Ravens Revenge of Ravens
+10% Synergy $0.42
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+8% Synergy $11.71
Phantasmal Terrain Phantasmal Terrain
+8% Synergy $0.09
Trespasser's Curse Trespasser's Curse
+7% Synergy $0.42
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+7% Synergy $0.95
Pestilence Pestilence
+6% Synergy $0.46
Retreat to Hagra Retreat to Hagra
+6% Synergy $4.13
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+5% Synergy $7.75
Liliana's Contract Liliana's Contract
+4% Synergy $4.52
Black Market Black Market
+4% Synergy $3.65
Curiosity Curiosity
+2% Synergy $0.55
Underworld Dreams Underworld Dreams
+1% Synergy $1.99
Propaganda Propaganda
-4% Synergy $2.77
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-5% Synergy $9.06

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Sol'kanar the Swamp King to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Geyadrone Dihada Geyadrone Dihada
+15% Synergy $0.72
Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
+11% Synergy $4.84

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+33% Synergy $25.66
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+13% Synergy $0.63
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+11% Synergy $0.63
Leechridden Swamp Leechridden Swamp
+11% Synergy $0.31
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
+8% Synergy $11.91
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+8% Synergy $6.03
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+7% Synergy $21.30
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+7% Synergy $2.83
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+5% Synergy $7.19
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.11
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-12% Synergy $0.37
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-13% Synergy $2.26

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Paradise Plume Paradise Plume
+13% Synergy $0.21
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+8% Synergy $0.30
Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+6% Synergy $0.25
Obelisk of Grixis Obelisk of Grixis
+4% Synergy $0.29
Relic of Sauron Relic of Sauron
+2% Synergy $12.69
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+2% Synergy $0.83
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+1% Synergy $60.19
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
0% Synergy $2.58
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $0.92
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
-3% Synergy $0.79
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.15
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-3% Synergy $0.17
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-4% Synergy $0.59
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-11% Synergy $1.22
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-12% Synergy $1.21
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-17% Synergy $0.25
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-18% Synergy $0.34
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-20% Synergy $1.58
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-21% Synergy $2.87
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-31% Synergy $1.58

Lands

The mana base foundation for Sol'kanar the Swamp King decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
+16% Synergy $0.28
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
+13% Synergy $0.27
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
+12% Synergy $0.08
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
+12% Synergy $0.05
Maestros Theater Maestros Theater
+11% Synergy $0.23
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+7% Synergy $0.17
Akoum Refuge Akoum Refuge
+7% Synergy $0.37
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+6% Synergy $0.20
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
+6% Synergy $0.10
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+5% Synergy $0.17
Swamp Swamp
+4% Synergy $0.10
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+4% Synergy $9.43
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+4% Synergy $0.06
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+3% Synergy $0.23
Badlands Badlands
+2% Synergy
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+2% Synergy
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+2% Synergy $0.41
Seething Landscape Seething Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.19
Xander's Lounge Xander's Lounge
0% Synergy $9.80
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
0% Synergy $0.07
City of Brass City of Brass
-1% Synergy $20.01
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
-1% Synergy $17.19
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
-2% Synergy $0.17
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-3% Synergy
Crumbling Necropolis Crumbling Necropolis
-4% Synergy $0.29
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-4% Synergy $7.07
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-4% Synergy $17.41
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-4% Synergy $0.24
Island Island
-5% Synergy $0.08
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-5% Synergy $0.11
Mountain Mountain
-6% Synergy $0.10
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-6% Synergy $0.54
Underground River Underground River
-7% Synergy $0.96
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-7% Synergy $5.51
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-8% Synergy $13.30
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-10% Synergy $14.85
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-10% Synergy $4.95
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-13% Synergy $18.35
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-13% Synergy $25.18
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-14% Synergy $0.86
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-14% Synergy $1.83
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-14% Synergy $17.24
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-14% Synergy $0.21
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-16% Synergy $4.05
Command Tower Command Tower
-17% Synergy $0.21
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-17% Synergy $0.16
Training Center Training Center
-20% Synergy $10.95
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-21% Synergy $16.93
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-23% Synergy $0.14
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-33% Synergy $0.26

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