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Sol'kanar the Swamp King
Price tag $0.14

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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

#1591 Current Rank
#1577 Last Week
#1591 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.

The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+3% Synergy $3.87
Excalibur II Excalibur II
+3% Synergy $0.71
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
+2% Synergy $2.82
Suplex Suplex
+2% Synergy $0.12
Rejoin the Fight Rejoin the Fight
+2% Synergy $0.30

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 $0.76
Demon's Horn Demon's Horn
+50% Synergy $0.91
Marauding Blight-Priest Marauding Blight-Priest
+47% Synergy $0.13
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+44% Synergy $1.09
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+43% Synergy $3.53
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+42% Synergy $7.15
Staff of the Death Magus Staff of the Death Magus
+42% Synergy $0.23
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+40% Synergy $11.29
Witch of the Moors Witch of the Moors
+37% Synergy $0.73
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+35% Synergy $47.16

Top Cards

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

Bloodthirsty Aerialist Bloodthirsty Aerialist
+35% Synergy $0.46
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+30% Synergy $1.55
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+30% Synergy $0.60
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+21% Synergy $0.31
Terminate Terminate
+18% Synergy $0.32
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+16% Synergy $2.94
Bedevil Bedevil
+16% Synergy $0.51
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+8% Synergy $0.23
Nightscape Familiar Nightscape Familiar
+8% Synergy $0.27
Counterspell Counterspell
-3% Synergy $1.65

Game Changers

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

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+21% Synergy $11.59
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+5% Synergy $58.30
Necropotence Necropotence
+4% Synergy $17.52
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
0% Synergy $50.85
Mana Vault Mana Vault
-4% Synergy $71.05
The One Ring The One Ring
-7% Synergy $67.99
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-7% Synergy $94.69
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-9% Synergy $48.94
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-9% Synergy $46.20
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-13% Synergy $42.63

Creatures

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

Filth Filth
+34% Synergy $7.09
Dread Presence Dread Presence
+34% Synergy $1.66
Epicure of Blood Epicure of Blood
+33% Synergy $0.16
Diamond Mare Diamond Mare
+31% Synergy $0.15
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
+28% Synergy $0.67
Painter's Servant Painter's Servant
+28% Synergy $66.72
Starscape Cleric Starscape Cleric
+28% Synergy $0.66
Veinwitch Coven Veinwitch Coven
+26% Synergy $0.49
Defiant Bloodlord Defiant Bloodlord
+24% Synergy $0.34
Creeping Bloodsucker Creeping Bloodsucker
+22% Synergy $3.71
Great Unclean One Great Unclean One
+22% Synergy $4.22
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
+21% Synergy $3.86
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+21% Synergy $3.85
Kardur, Doomscourge Kardur, Doomscourge
+20% Synergy $0.65
Defiler of Flesh Defiler of Flesh
+18% Synergy $0.34
Tivash, Gloom Summoner Tivash, Gloom Summoner
+17% Synergy $0.33
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+15% Synergy $0.82
Wall of Limbs Wall of Limbs
+14% Synergy $0.13
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+13% Synergy $27.37
Scion of the Swarm Scion of the Swarm
+13% Synergy $0.04
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+11% Synergy $0.26
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
+11% Synergy $8.02
Bloodbond Vampire Bloodbond Vampire
+11% Synergy $0.11
Plague Drone Plague Drone
+10% Synergy $1.61
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+10% Synergy $1.24
Royal Assassin Royal Assassin
+10% Synergy $0.48
Silversmote Ghoul Silversmote Ghoul
+10% Synergy $0.19
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
+9% Synergy $3.04
Dream Thrush Dream Thrush
+9% Synergy $0.10
Gollum, Obsessed Stalker Gollum, Obsessed Stalker
+9% Synergy $0.22
Orcish Farmer Orcish Farmer
+9% Synergy $0.13
Sygg, River Cutthroat Sygg, River Cutthroat
+8% Synergy $12.01
Prince of Thralls Prince of Thralls
+8% Synergy $4.27
Wrexial, the Risen Deep Wrexial, the Risen Deep
+8% Synergy $1.46
Sol'Kanar the Tainted Sol'Kanar the Tainted
+8% Synergy $0.22
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
+7% Synergy $3.40
Vampire Nighthawk Vampire Nighthawk
+7% Synergy $0.15
Stormscape Familiar Stormscape Familiar
+7% Synergy $1.32
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+6% Synergy $0.12
Raphael, Fiendish Savior Raphael, Fiendish Savior
+6% Synergy $0.29
Be'lakor, the Dark Master Be'lakor, the Dark Master
+6% Synergy $15.94
Master of Cruelties Master of Cruelties
+6% Synergy $4.42
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+5% Synergy $63.03
Noxious Gearhulk Noxious Gearhulk
+5% Synergy $0.50
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+5% Synergy $0.96
Herald of Slaanesh Herald of Slaanesh
+4% Synergy $6.25
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+4% Synergy $15.89
Archfiend of Depravity Archfiend of Depravity
+4% Synergy $9.21
Bloodgift Demon Bloodgift Demon
+4% Synergy $1.11
Twilight Prophet Twilight Prophet
+2% Synergy $0.83

Instants

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

Countersquall Countersquall
+24% Synergy $1.06
Defile Defile
+22% Synergy $0.61
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
+20% Synergy $0.18
Crosis's Charm Crosis's Charm
+19% Synergy $0.45
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+16% Synergy $0.26
Nightcreep Nightcreep
+16% Synergy $0.19
Undermine Undermine
+13% Synergy $2.49
Nightmare's Thirst Nightmare's Thirst
+10% Synergy $0.06
Fire Covenant Fire Covenant
+9% Synergy $3.82
Terror Terror
+9% Synergy $0.10
Tendrils of Corruption Tendrils of Corruption
+8% Synergy $0.11
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+7% Synergy $16.38
Perplex Perplex
+7% Synergy $1.06
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+7% Synergy $5.96
Psychic Strike Psychic Strike
+6% Synergy $0.19
Howl from Beyond Howl from Beyond
+5% Synergy $0.04
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+4% Synergy $0.99
Maestros Charm Maestros Charm
+4% Synergy $0.11
Murder Murder
+4% Synergy $0.06
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+4% Synergy $0.21
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+3% Synergy $2.59
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+3% Synergy $0.79
Lim-Dûl's Vault Lim-Dûl's Vault
+3% Synergy $4.38
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
+2% Synergy $0.99
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+1% Synergy $8.43
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
0% Synergy $9.16
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-2% Synergy $5.21
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-4% Synergy $1.51
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-4% Synergy $18.24
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
-4% Synergy $0.17
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-5% Synergy $42.96
Negate Negate
-7% Synergy $0.24
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-8% Synergy $0.34
Swan Song Swan Song
-12% Synergy $6.09
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-13% Synergy $1.75
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-13% Synergy $48.08
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-19% Synergy $0.34
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-19% Synergy $1.46

Sorceries

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

Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+27% Synergy $0.43
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+23% Synergy $0.28
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+21% Synergy $0.25
Essence Pulse Essence Pulse
+15% Synergy $0.23
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+13% Synergy $1.75
Painful Truths Painful Truths
+10% Synergy $0.27
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
+10% Synergy $2.13
Mutilate Mutilate
+10% Synergy $1.57
Corrupt Corrupt
+9% Synergy $0.07
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+7% Synergy $5.30
Ashes to Ashes Ashes to Ashes
+7% Synergy $0.46
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+6% Synergy $0.49
Ambition's Cost Ambition's Cost
+6% Synergy $0.22
Ancient Craving Ancient Craving
+6% Synergy $0.25
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+5% Synergy $2.49
Earthquake Earthquake
+5% Synergy $0.80
Cruel Ultimatum Cruel Ultimatum
+4% Synergy $0.54
Dreadbore Dreadbore
+3% Synergy $0.58
Damnation Damnation
+2% Synergy $18.68
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+2% Synergy $20.27
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+1% Synergy $0.28
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+1% Synergy $18.70
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
0% Synergy $3.59
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
0% Synergy $2.98
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
-2% Synergy $1474.14
Victimize Victimize
-3% Synergy $0.56
Reanimate Reanimate
-5% Synergy $7.64
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-6% Synergy $2.73
Windfall Windfall
-15% Synergy $3.95
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-24% Synergy $1.13

Utility Artifacts

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

Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+33% Synergy $1.78
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+32% Synergy $5.20
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+28% Synergy $7.55
Prism Ring Prism Ring
+28% Synergy $0.28
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+22% Synergy $18.82
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+18% Synergy $17.46
Lashwrithe Lashwrithe
+15% Synergy $0.69
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+13% Synergy $2.31
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+13% Synergy $0.92
Tablet of the Guilds Tablet of the Guilds
+13% Synergy $0.22
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+12% Synergy $1.54
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+11% Synergy $7.52
Mask of Griselbrand Mask of Griselbrand
+8% Synergy $0.47
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+7% Synergy $1.06
Nightmare Lash Nightmare Lash
+7% Synergy $2.84
Mystic Compass Mystic Compass
+7% Synergy $0.21
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+6% Synergy $1.91
Nevinyrral's Disk Nevinyrral's Disk
+5% Synergy $1.12
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+4% Synergy $1.30
Dragonfire Blade Dragonfire Blade
+4% Synergy $1.67
Mask of Riddles Mask of Riddles
+4% Synergy $0.47
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+2% Synergy $0.24
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-12% Synergy $4.45

Enchantments

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

Evil Presence Evil Presence
+31% Synergy $0.10
Greed Greed
+30% Synergy $0.24
Contaminated Ground Contaminated Ground
+23% Synergy $0.12
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+19% Synergy $26.18
Tainted Well Tainted Well
+15% Synergy $0.15
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
+11% Synergy $2.40
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+8% Synergy $15.42
Revenge of Ravens Revenge of Ravens
+8% Synergy $0.34
Phantasmal Terrain Phantasmal Terrain
+8% Synergy $0.07
Retreat to Hagra Retreat to Hagra
+7% Synergy $1.67
Pestilence Pestilence
+7% Synergy $0.61
Trespasser's Curse Trespasser's Curse
+6% Synergy $0.46
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+6% Synergy $2.64
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+5% Synergy $6.79
Liliana's Contract Liliana's Contract
+5% Synergy $1.53
Lich's Mastery Lich's Mastery
+5% Synergy $0.45
Black Market Black Market
+4% Synergy $3.61
Curiosity Curiosity
+3% Synergy $0.53
Underworld Dreams Underworld Dreams
0% Synergy $1.78
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-5% Synergy $8.34
Propaganda Propaganda
-5% Synergy $2.01

Planeswalkers

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

Geyadrone Dihada Geyadrone Dihada
+14% Synergy $0.53
Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
+11% Synergy $5.91

Utility Lands

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

Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+32% Synergy $24.56
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+13% Synergy $0.61
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+10% Synergy $0.57
Leechridden Swamp Leechridden Swamp
+10% Synergy $0.43
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
+8% Synergy $11.54
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+8% Synergy $5.17
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+6% Synergy $14.84
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+6% Synergy $3.76
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+5% Synergy $7.01
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.14
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-12% Synergy $0.27
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-13% Synergy $1.98

Mana Artifacts

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

Paradise Plume Paradise Plume
+14% Synergy $0.19
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+8% Synergy $0.26
Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+7% Synergy $0.32
Obelisk of Grixis Obelisk of Grixis
+4% Synergy $0.30
Relic of Sauron Relic of Sauron
+2% Synergy $5.15
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+1% Synergy $1.28
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $1.12
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-2% Synergy $2.17
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.22
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.16
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-5% Synergy $0.54
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
-5% Synergy $0.76
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-10% Synergy $1.33
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-13% Synergy $1.07
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-17% Synergy $0.29
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-18% Synergy $0.51
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-18% Synergy $1.94
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-19% Synergy $0.90
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-30% Synergy $1.32

Lands

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

Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
+16% Synergy $0.30
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
+14% Synergy $0.31
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
+13% Synergy $0.11
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
+12% Synergy $0.07
Maestros Theater Maestros Theater
+11% Synergy $0.35
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+9% Synergy $0.19
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
+7% Synergy $0.40
Geothermal Bog Geothermal Bog
+7% Synergy $0.22
Crypt of the Eternals Crypt of the Eternals
+7% Synergy $0.16
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+6% Synergy $0.38
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.11
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+5% Synergy $8.92
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.07
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+3% Synergy $0.03
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+2% Synergy $0.26
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+2% Synergy
Badlands Badlands
+2% Synergy
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+1% Synergy $0.32
Seething Landscape Seething Landscape
0% Synergy $0.21
City of Brass City of Brass
0% Synergy $17.11
Xander's Lounge Xander's Lounge
-1% Synergy $7.08
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-1% Synergy $0.23
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
-1% Synergy $20.14
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
-2% Synergy $0.21
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-2% Synergy
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-4% Synergy $8.98
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-4% Synergy $15.33
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-5% Synergy $0.34
Island Island
-6% Synergy $0.05
Underground River Underground River
-6% Synergy $1.37
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-6% Synergy $0.40
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-6% Synergy $0.28
Mountain Mountain
-7% Synergy $0.06
Crumbling Necropolis Crumbling Necropolis
-7% Synergy $0.26
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-7% Synergy $13.68
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-8% Synergy $15.21
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-8% Synergy $3.99
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-11% Synergy $3.25
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-12% Synergy $24.04
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-12% Synergy $0.24
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-14% Synergy $13.40
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-15% Synergy $1.01
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-15% Synergy $15.63
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-16% Synergy $1.71
Command Tower Command Tower
-17% Synergy $0.22
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-19% Synergy $0.18
Training Center Training Center
-20% Synergy $10.54
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-21% Synergy $14.78
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-22% Synergy $0.45
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-32% Synergy $0.32

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