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Sol'kanar the Swamp King
Price tag $0.20

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

#1635 Current Rank
#1646 Last Week
#1682 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.

South Wind Avatar South Wind Avatar
+5% Synergy $0.71
Manhole Cover Manhole Cover
+4% Synergy $0.49
Electric Seaweed Electric Seaweed
+4% Synergy $0.27
Swift Demise Swift Demise
+4% Synergy $0.35
Dream Harvest Dream Harvest
+2% Synergy $0.43

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 $1.01
Demon's Horn Demon's Horn
+51% Synergy $0.81
Marauding Blight-Priest Marauding Blight-Priest
+49% Synergy $0.31
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+45% Synergy $2.64
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+43% Synergy $9.65
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+42% Synergy $7.53
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+41% Synergy $16.84
Staff of the Death Magus Staff of the Death Magus
+41% Synergy $0.36
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+41% Synergy $52.27
Witch of the Moors Witch of the Moors
+40% Synergy $2.25

Top Cards

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

Filth Filth
+37% Synergy $8.26
Starscape Cleric Starscape Cleric
+35% Synergy $0.51
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+33% Synergy $4.29
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+32% Synergy $2.76
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+32% Synergy $10.94
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+21% Synergy $0.43
Terminate Terminate
+19% Synergy $0.39
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+16% Synergy $4.43
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+13% Synergy $0.28
Counterspell Counterspell
-4% Synergy $2.09

Game Changers

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

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+19% Synergy $16.20
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+5% Synergy $61.51
Necropotence Necropotence
+2% Synergy $22.51
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-1% Synergy $63.69
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-7% Synergy $111.70
The One Ring The One Ring
-7% Synergy $106.71
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-9% Synergy $58.23
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-11% Synergy $41.18
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-13% Synergy $53.72

Creatures

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

Dread Presence Dread Presence
+35% Synergy $2.22
Bloodthirsty Aerialist Bloodthirsty Aerialist
+34% Synergy $0.43
Diamond Mare Diamond Mare
+33% Synergy $0.13
Painter's Servant Painter's Servant
+31% Synergy $67.38
Epicure of Blood Epicure of Blood
+31% Synergy $0.26
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
+30% Synergy $0.96
Veinwitch Coven Veinwitch Coven
+28% Synergy $1.83
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+28% Synergy $5.74
Creeping Bloodsucker Creeping Bloodsucker
+22% Synergy $3.83
Great Unclean One Great Unclean One
+22% Synergy $6.01
Defiant Bloodlord Defiant Bloodlord
+22% Synergy $0.33
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
+20% Synergy $6.65
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+19% Synergy $3.35
Kardur, Doomscourge Kardur, Doomscourge
+19% Synergy $0.74
Tivash, Gloom Summoner Tivash, Gloom Summoner
+17% Synergy $0.40
Defiler of Flesh Defiler of Flesh
+17% Synergy $0.38
Wall of Limbs Wall of Limbs
+16% Synergy $0.16
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+14% Synergy $38.09
Scion of the Swarm Scion of the Swarm
+12% Synergy $0.08
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+11% Synergy $0.27
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+10% Synergy $2.85
Dream Thrush Dream Thrush
+10% Synergy $0.14
Wrexial, the Risen Deep Wrexial, the Risen Deep
+10% Synergy $1.40
Bloodbond Vampire Bloodbond Vampire
+10% Synergy $0.14
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
+9% Synergy $9.39
Sygg, River Cutthroat Sygg, River Cutthroat
+9% Synergy $7.49
Gollum, Obsessed Stalker Gollum, Obsessed Stalker
+9% Synergy $0.39
Orcish Farmer Orcish Farmer
+9% Synergy $0.16
Silversmote Ghoul Silversmote Ghoul
+9% Synergy $0.33
Reef Shaman Reef Shaman
+9% Synergy $0.26
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+8% Synergy $20.62
Plague Drone Plague Drone
+8% Synergy $4.01
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
+8% Synergy $3.64
Royal Assassin Royal Assassin
+8% Synergy $0.43
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
+7% Synergy $4.44
Prince of Thralls Prince of Thralls
+7% Synergy $4.00
Sol'Kanar the Tainted Sol'Kanar the Tainted
+7% Synergy $0.29
Stormscape Familiar Stormscape Familiar
+7% Synergy $1.95
Nightscape Familiar Nightscape Familiar
+6% Synergy $0.49
Vampire Nighthawk Vampire Nighthawk
+6% Synergy $0.35
Nirkana Revenant Nirkana Revenant
+6% Synergy $6.52
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+5% Synergy $91.08
Archfiend of Depravity Archfiend of Depravity
+5% Synergy $4.71
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+5% Synergy $0.25
Raphael, Fiendish Savior Raphael, Fiendish Savior
+5% Synergy $0.41
Bloodgift Demon Bloodgift Demon
+5% Synergy $0.93
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+5% Synergy $2.61
Noxious Gearhulk Noxious Gearhulk
+4% Synergy $0.37
Herald of Slaanesh Herald of Slaanesh
+4% Synergy $6.75
Twilight Prophet Twilight Prophet
+3% Synergy $1.18

Instants

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

Countersquall Countersquall
+28% Synergy $1.50
Defile Defile
+23% Synergy $1.26
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
+23% Synergy $0.35
Bedevil Bedevil
+17% Synergy $1.30
Crosis's Charm Crosis's Charm
+17% Synergy $0.51
Nightcreep Nightcreep
+17% Synergy $0.27
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+16% Synergy $0.31
Undermine Undermine
+14% Synergy $6.63
Terror Terror
+9% Synergy $0.13
Nightmare's Thirst Nightmare's Thirst
+9% Synergy $0.08
Fire Covenant Fire Covenant
+8% Synergy $0.36
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+7% Synergy $4.10
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+7% Synergy $8.89
Tendrils of Corruption Tendrils of Corruption
+7% Synergy $0.29
Psychic Strike Psychic Strike
+6% Synergy $0.24
Howl from Beyond Howl from Beyond
+6% Synergy $0.13
Perplex Perplex
+5% Synergy $1.78
Darkness Darkness
+5% Synergy $22.78
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+5% Synergy $6.26
Mind Bend Mind Bend
+5% Synergy $1.42
Maestros Charm Maestros Charm
+4% Synergy $0.18
Murder Murder
+4% Synergy $0.06
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+4% Synergy $0.19
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+2% Synergy $0.56
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+1% Synergy $11.91
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
0% Synergy $11.98
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-1% Synergy $2.95
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-1% Synergy $4.85
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-4% Synergy $24.44
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-5% Synergy $50.50
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-6% Synergy $1.35
Negate Negate
-8% Synergy $0.06
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-11% Synergy $2.06
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-11% Synergy $66.45
Swan Song Swan Song
-13% Synergy $8.40
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-14% Synergy $0.45
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-19% Synergy $0.52
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-24% Synergy $2.64

Sorceries

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

Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+28% Synergy $0.35
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+24% Synergy $0.24
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+23% Synergy $0.37
Essence Pulse Essence Pulse
+15% Synergy $0.27
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+13% Synergy $1.97
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
+10% Synergy $3.76
Painful Truths Painful Truths
+9% Synergy $0.29
Mutilate Mutilate
+9% Synergy $1.86
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+8% Synergy $7.91
Corrupt Corrupt
+8% Synergy $0.07
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+6% Synergy $0.39
Ambition's Cost Ambition's Cost
+6% Synergy $0.40
Ashes to Ashes Ashes to Ashes
+6% Synergy $0.46
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+5% Synergy $8.26
Cruel Ultimatum Cruel Ultimatum
+4% Synergy $0.56
Damnation Damnation
+3% Synergy $19.60
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+2% Synergy $0.32
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+2% Synergy $26.18
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+1% Synergy $5.41
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+1% Synergy $26.46
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+1% Synergy $4.32
Reanimate Reanimate
-4% Synergy $8.54
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
-4% Synergy $1907.80
Victimize Victimize
-4% Synergy $0.53
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-5% Synergy $2.56
Windfall Windfall
-16% Synergy $5.34
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-24% Synergy $0.77

Utility Artifacts

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

Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+33% Synergy $13.50
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+32% Synergy $4.15
Prism Ring Prism Ring
+32% Synergy $0.39
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+21% Synergy $20.36
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+18% Synergy $12.19
Lashwrithe Lashwrithe
+15% Synergy $0.77
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+13% Synergy $3.99
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+12% Synergy $0.62
Tablet of the Guilds Tablet of the Guilds
+12% Synergy $0.36
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+11% Synergy $2.60
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+10% Synergy $5.99
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+10% Synergy $3.89
Nightmare Lash Nightmare Lash
+8% Synergy $3.98
Mystic Compass Mystic Compass
+7% Synergy $0.21
Mask of Griselbrand Mask of Griselbrand
+6% Synergy $0.59
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+6% Synergy $2.50
Excalibur II Excalibur II
+6% Synergy $0.50
Nevinyrral's Disk Nevinyrral's Disk
+4% Synergy $1.55
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+3% Synergy $0.30
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
0% Synergy $2.00
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-12% Synergy $4.61

Enchantments

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

Evil Presence Evil Presence
+32% Synergy $0.11
Greed Greed
+27% Synergy $0.33
Contaminated Ground Contaminated Ground
+26% Synergy $0.10
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+19% Synergy $26.40
Tainted Well Tainted Well
+17% Synergy $0.13
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
+10% Synergy $1.61
Revenge of Ravens Revenge of Ravens
+10% Synergy $0.70
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+8% Synergy $16.34
Phantasmal Terrain Phantasmal Terrain
+8% Synergy $0.10
Trespasser's Curse Trespasser's Curse
+7% Synergy $0.36
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+6% Synergy $1.91
Pestilence Pestilence
+6% Synergy $0.51
Retreat to Hagra Retreat to Hagra
+6% Synergy $2.82
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+5% Synergy $8.62
Black Market Black Market
+4% Synergy $4.17
Curiosity Curiosity
+3% Synergy $0.74
Liliana's Contract Liliana's Contract
+3% Synergy $4.11
Underworld Dreams Underworld Dreams
+1% Synergy $2.57
Propaganda Propaganda
-4% Synergy $3.22
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-6% Synergy $10.69

Planeswalkers

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

Geyadrone Dihada Geyadrone Dihada
+14% Synergy $0.83
Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
+11% Synergy $9.71

Utility Lands

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

Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+32% Synergy $31.12
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+14% Synergy $0.94
Leechridden Swamp Leechridden Swamp
+13% Synergy $0.44
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+11% Synergy $1.07
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+8% Synergy $11.65
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
+8% Synergy $12.29
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+6% Synergy $3.80
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+6% Synergy $21.06
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+4% Synergy $8.97
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.28
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-13% Synergy $3.70
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-13% Synergy $1.16

Mana Artifacts

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

Paradise Plume Paradise Plume
+13% Synergy $0.31
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+9% Synergy $0.29
Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+6% Synergy $0.34
Relic of Sauron Relic of Sauron
+4% Synergy $10.33
Obelisk of Grixis Obelisk of Grixis
+4% Synergy $0.30
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+2% Synergy $61.24
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-1% Synergy $0.79
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.31
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-3% Synergy $0.33
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
-4% Synergy $2.74
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-5% Synergy $1.04
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-5% Synergy $1.08
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-12% Synergy $1.25
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-12% Synergy $2.53
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-17% Synergy $0.37
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-18% Synergy $0.44
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-20% Synergy $3.10
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-22% Synergy $2.81
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-31% Synergy $3.14

Lands

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

Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
+15% Synergy $0.41
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
+13% Synergy $0.39
Maestros Theater Maestros Theater
+12% Synergy $0.28
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
+12% Synergy $0.18
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
+11% Synergy $0.16
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+8% Synergy $0.22
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
+7% Synergy $0.28
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+6% Synergy $0.41
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+6% Synergy $10.68
Crypt of the Eternals Crypt of the Eternals
+6% Synergy $0.12
Swamp Swamp
+4% Synergy $0.24
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+4% Synergy $0.08
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+3% Synergy $0.34
Badlands Badlands
+3% Synergy
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+3% Synergy
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.30
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+2% Synergy $0.31
Seething Landscape Seething Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.19
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+1% Synergy $25.79
Xander's Lounge Xander's Lounge
0% Synergy $14.10
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-1% Synergy $0.22
City of Brass City of Brass
-1% Synergy $9.14
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
-2% Synergy $0.29
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-3% Synergy
Crumbling Necropolis Crumbling Necropolis
-4% Synergy $0.38
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-4% Synergy $10.02
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.29
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-4% Synergy $0.25
Island Island
-5% Synergy $0.20
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-5% Synergy $11.92
Mountain Mountain
-6% Synergy $0.25
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-6% Synergy $1.99
Underground River Underground River
-6% Synergy $1.26
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-7% Synergy $16.79
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-7% Synergy $7.47
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-9% Synergy $18.85
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-10% Synergy $6.22
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-12% Synergy $29.34
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-13% Synergy $4.16
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-14% Synergy $30.84
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-14% Synergy $25.27
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-14% Synergy $0.39
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-15% Synergy $0.37
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-17% Synergy $0.17
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-17% Synergy $4.03
Command Tower Command Tower
-18% Synergy $0.26
Training Center Training Center
-20% Synergy $13.53
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-22% Synergy $10.32
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-23% Synergy $0.27
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-35% Synergy $0.35

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