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Sol'kanar the Swamp King
Price tag $0.22

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

#1704 Current Rank
#1706 Last Week
#1630 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.

Cat-Gator Cat-Gator
+5% Synergy $2.08
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+2% Synergy $62.47
Gwenom, Remorseless Gwenom, Remorseless
+2% Synergy $9.01
Risky Research Risky Research
+1% Synergy $0.06
Oscorp Industries Oscorp Industries
-8% Synergy $0.78

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
+52% Synergy $1.03
Demon's Horn Demon's Horn
+50% Synergy $1.06
Marauding Blight-Priest Marauding Blight-Priest
+48% Synergy $0.17
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+45% Synergy $1.02
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+43% Synergy $3.34
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+43% Synergy $6.93
Staff of the Death Magus Staff of the Death Magus
+41% Synergy $0.28
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+40% Synergy $13.60
Witch of the Moors Witch of the Moors
+38% Synergy $0.79
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+38% Synergy $48.20

Top Cards

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

Bloodthirsty Aerialist Bloodthirsty Aerialist
+36% Synergy $0.35
Filth Filth
+35% Synergy $6.30
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+32% Synergy $2.32
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+31% Synergy $0.43
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+22% Synergy $0.37
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+18% Synergy $3.43
Terminate Terminate
+18% Synergy $0.59
Bedevil Bedevil
+17% Synergy $0.34
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+10% Synergy $0.22
Counterspell Counterspell
-2% Synergy $1.60

Game Changers

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

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+20% Synergy $14.25
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+7% Synergy $48.71
Necropotence Necropotence
+3% Synergy $17.41
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
0% Synergy $54.04
The One Ring The One Ring
-7% Synergy $78.29
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-7% Synergy $94.95
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-9% Synergy $51.13
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-12% Synergy $43.88
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-13% Synergy $44.22

Creatures

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

Dread Presence Dread Presence
+34% Synergy $2.31
Epicure of Blood Epicure of Blood
+32% Synergy $0.23
Diamond Mare Diamond Mare
+31% Synergy $0.24
Painter's Servant Painter's Servant
+30% Synergy $67.21
Starscape Cleric Starscape Cleric
+30% Synergy $0.71
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
+28% Synergy $0.73
Veinwitch Coven Veinwitch Coven
+28% Synergy $0.57
Great Unclean One Great Unclean One
+24% Synergy $5.11
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+24% Synergy $4.44
Creeping Bloodsucker Creeping Bloodsucker
+23% Synergy $3.89
Defiant Bloodlord Defiant Bloodlord
+23% Synergy $0.27
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
+21% Synergy $5.39
Kardur, Doomscourge Kardur, Doomscourge
+20% Synergy $0.50
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+17% Synergy $0.82
Tivash, Gloom Summoner Tivash, Gloom Summoner
+17% Synergy $0.30
Defiler of Flesh Defiler of Flesh
+17% Synergy $0.34
Wall of Limbs Wall of Limbs
+14% Synergy $0.08
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+13% Synergy $30.31
Scion of the Swarm Scion of the Swarm
+13% Synergy $0.08
Bloodbond Vampire Bloodbond Vampire
+11% Synergy $0.14
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+10% Synergy $0.26
Plague Drone Plague Drone
+10% Synergy $2.99
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+10% Synergy $2.05
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
+10% Synergy $8.99
Royal Assassin Royal Assassin
+10% Synergy $0.37
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
+9% Synergy $2.98
Prince of Thralls Prince of Thralls
+9% Synergy $4.19
Silversmote Ghoul Silversmote Ghoul
+9% Synergy $0.18
Wrexial, the Risen Deep Wrexial, the Risen Deep
+9% Synergy $1.54
Dream Thrush Dream Thrush
+9% Synergy $0.11
Gollum, Obsessed Stalker Gollum, Obsessed Stalker
+9% Synergy $0.22
Orcish Farmer Orcish Farmer
+9% Synergy $0.15
Nightscape Familiar Nightscape Familiar
+8% Synergy $0.28
Sygg, River Cutthroat Sygg, River Cutthroat
+8% Synergy $9.14
Sol'Kanar the Tainted Sol'Kanar the Tainted
+8% Synergy $0.22
Reef Shaman Reef Shaman
+8% Synergy $0.27
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
+7% Synergy $3.77
Vampire Nighthawk Vampire Nighthawk
+7% Synergy $0.18
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+6% Synergy $15.65
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+6% Synergy $0.09
Raphael, Fiendish Savior Raphael, Fiendish Savior
+6% Synergy $0.36
Be'lakor, the Dark Master Be'lakor, the Dark Master
+6% Synergy $14.28
Stormscape Familiar Stormscape Familiar
+6% Synergy $1.79
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+5% Synergy $68.66
Herald of Slaanesh Herald of Slaanesh
+5% Synergy $5.04
Archfiend of Depravity Archfiend of Depravity
+5% Synergy $6.81
Noxious Gearhulk Noxious Gearhulk
+5% Synergy $0.56
Bloodgift Demon Bloodgift Demon
+5% Synergy $1.02
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+5% Synergy $0.85
Twilight Prophet Twilight Prophet
+2% Synergy $0.52

Instants

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

Countersquall Countersquall
+26% Synergy $0.38
Defile Defile
+23% Synergy $0.59
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
+21% Synergy $0.17
Crosis's Charm Crosis's Charm
+18% Synergy $0.46
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+16% Synergy $0.26
Nightcreep Nightcreep
+16% Synergy $0.21
Undermine Undermine
+13% Synergy $6.41
Fire Covenant Fire Covenant
+9% Synergy $2.61
Terror Terror
+9% Synergy $0.06
Nightmare's Thirst Nightmare's Thirst
+9% Synergy $0.09
Tendrils of Corruption Tendrils of Corruption
+8% Synergy $0.11
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+7% Synergy $16.95
Perplex Perplex
+7% Synergy $1.03
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+7% Synergy $6.17
Psychic Strike Psychic Strike
+7% Synergy $0.15
Howl from Beyond Howl from Beyond
+6% Synergy $0.03
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+5% Synergy $2.52
Archenemy's Charm Archenemy's Charm
+5% Synergy $1.17
Maestros Charm Maestros Charm
+4% Synergy $0.09
Murder Murder
+4% Synergy $0.03
Lim-Dûl's Vault Lim-Dûl's Vault
+4% Synergy $4.51
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+3% Synergy $1.01
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+3% Synergy $0.74
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
+2% Synergy $1.27
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+1% Synergy $8.78
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
0% Synergy $9.63
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-2% Synergy $4.36
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-4% Synergy $1.27
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-4% Synergy $19.11
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-5% Synergy $46.95
Negate Negate
-7% Synergy $0.26
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-9% Synergy $52.81
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-9% Synergy $0.58
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-12% Synergy $1.83
Swan Song Swan Song
-12% Synergy $8.48
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-18% Synergy $0.50
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-21% Synergy $1.36

Sorceries

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

Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+28% Synergy $0.32
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+24% Synergy $0.21
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+22% Synergy $0.42
Essence Pulse Essence Pulse
+16% Synergy $0.19
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+12% Synergy $1.77
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
+10% Synergy $4.61
Mutilate Mutilate
+10% Synergy $1.70
Painful Truths Painful Truths
+9% Synergy $0.26
Corrupt Corrupt
+9% Synergy $0.10
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+7% Synergy $5.94
Ashes to Ashes Ashes to Ashes
+7% Synergy $0.46
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+6% Synergy $0.49
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+6% Synergy $2.19
Ambition's Cost Ambition's Cost
+6% Synergy $0.21
Cruel Ultimatum Cruel Ultimatum
+5% Synergy $0.54
Drain Life Drain Life
+5% Synergy $0.24
Earthquake Earthquake
+5% Synergy $0.76
Damnation Damnation
+3% Synergy $18.91
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+2% Synergy $0.59
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+2% Synergy $24.46
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+2% Synergy $21.95
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+1% Synergy $4.20
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
0% Synergy $4.97
Victimize Victimize
-3% Synergy $0.49
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
-4% Synergy $1486.43
Reanimate Reanimate
-5% Synergy $5.15
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-6% Synergy $4.78
Windfall Windfall
-17% Synergy $3.98
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-23% Synergy $1.83

Utility Artifacts

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

Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+33% Synergy $1.16
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+32% Synergy $5.69
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+30% Synergy $7.91
Prism Ring Prism Ring
+28% Synergy $0.32
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+21% Synergy $19.62
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+18% Synergy $18.83
Lashwrithe Lashwrithe
+15% Synergy $0.74
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+13% Synergy $2.02
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+13% Synergy $1.06
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+12% Synergy $1.10
Tablet of the Guilds Tablet of the Guilds
+12% Synergy $0.20
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+11% Synergy $6.23
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+8% Synergy $4.02
Mask of Griselbrand Mask of Griselbrand
+8% Synergy $0.35
Mystic Compass Mystic Compass
+8% Synergy $0.22
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+7% Synergy $1.59
Nightmare Lash Nightmare Lash
+7% Synergy $2.94
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+5% Synergy $1.14
Dragonfire Blade Dragonfire Blade
+5% Synergy $1.32
Nevinyrral's Disk Nevinyrral's Disk
+5% Synergy $0.88
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+5% Synergy $2.11
Excalibur II Excalibur II
+5% Synergy $0.93
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+2% Synergy $0.21
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-11% Synergy $4.12

Enchantments

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

Evil Presence Evil Presence
+31% Synergy $0.11
Greed Greed
+30% Synergy $0.23
Contaminated Ground Contaminated Ground
+24% Synergy $0.10
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+20% Synergy $17.82
Tainted Well Tainted Well
+16% Synergy $0.12
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
+11% Synergy $1.47
Revenge of Ravens Revenge of Ravens
+9% Synergy $0.52
Phantasmal Terrain Phantasmal Terrain
+8% Synergy $0.10
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+7% Synergy $11.69
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+7% Synergy $3.20
Pestilence Pestilence
+7% Synergy $0.59
Trespasser's Curse Trespasser's Curse
+6% Synergy $0.40
Retreat to Hagra Retreat to Hagra
+6% Synergy $1.76
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+5% Synergy $7.45
Liliana's Contract Liliana's Contract
+4% Synergy $3.35
Black Market Black Market
+4% Synergy $3.41
Curiosity Curiosity
+2% Synergy $0.53
Underworld Dreams Underworld Dreams
0% Synergy $2.21
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-5% Synergy $10.49
Propaganda Propaganda
-5% Synergy $2.29

Planeswalkers

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

Geyadrone Dihada Geyadrone Dihada
+15% Synergy $0.68
Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
+11% Synergy $5.27

Utility Lands

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

Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+32% Synergy $22.81
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+14% Synergy $1.04
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+11% Synergy $0.93
Leechridden Swamp Leechridden Swamp
+11% Synergy $0.29
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+8% Synergy $6.15
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
+8% Synergy $11.96
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+6% Synergy $7.61
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+6% Synergy $18.47
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+6% Synergy $3.60
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.13
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-12% Synergy $1.99
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-12% Synergy $0.31

Mana Artifacts

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

Paradise Plume Paradise Plume
+13% Synergy $0.19
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+7% Synergy $0.21
Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+6% Synergy $0.24
Obelisk of Grixis Obelisk of Grixis
+4% Synergy $0.30
Relic of Sauron Relic of Sauron
+2% Synergy $7.27
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+1% Synergy $1.06
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-1% Synergy $2.19
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $1.05
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-3% Synergy $0.13
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-4% Synergy $0.49
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
-4% Synergy $0.73
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-4% Synergy $0.17
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-10% Synergy $1.04
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-12% Synergy $1.46
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-17% Synergy $0.30
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-18% Synergy $0.49
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-19% Synergy $1.30
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-20% Synergy $1.01
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-30% Synergy $1.61

Lands

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

Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
+15% Synergy $0.24
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
+13% Synergy $0.24
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
+12% Synergy $0.07
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
+12% Synergy $0.07
Maestros Theater Maestros Theater
+11% Synergy $0.25
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+8% Synergy $0.19
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
+7% Synergy $0.18
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+6% Synergy $0.20
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+5% Synergy $0.16
Swamp Swamp
+4% Synergy $0.06
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+4% Synergy $9.48
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+3% Synergy $0.04
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+2% Synergy $0.26
Badlands Badlands
+2% Synergy
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+2% Synergy
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+2% Synergy $0.33
Xander's Lounge Xander's Lounge
0% Synergy $8.46
Seething Landscape Seething Landscape
0% Synergy $0.12
City of Brass City of Brass
0% Synergy $19.64
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-1% Synergy $0.12
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
-1% Synergy $19.92
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-2% Synergy
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
-2% Synergy $0.20
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-4% Synergy $7.35
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-4% Synergy $17.58
Island Island
-5% Synergy $0.06
Mountain Mountain
-5% Synergy $0.05
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-5% Synergy $0.24
Crumbling Necropolis Crumbling Necropolis
-6% Synergy $0.32
Underground River Underground River
-6% Synergy $0.83
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-6% Synergy $0.57
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-6% Synergy $0.16
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-7% Synergy $0.15
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-8% Synergy $12.90
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-8% Synergy $4.64
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-9% Synergy $15.26
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-11% Synergy $4.38
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-13% Synergy $19.55
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-13% Synergy $23.54
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-13% Synergy $0.33
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-14% Synergy $0.71
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-14% Synergy $1.38
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-14% Synergy $17.98
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-16% Synergy $3.68
Command Tower Command Tower
-18% Synergy $0.27
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-18% Synergy $0.16
Training Center Training Center
-19% Synergy $10.40
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-20% Synergy $17.00
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-22% Synergy $0.21
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-33% Synergy $0.26

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