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Sol'kanar the Swamp King
Price tag $0.15

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

#1681 Current Rank
#1674 Last Week
#1677 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.

Stalactite Dagger Stalactite Dagger
+2% Synergy $0.15
Firdoch Core Firdoch Core
+2% Synergy $0.20
Dream Harvest Dream Harvest
+1% Synergy $0.50
Collective Inferno Collective Inferno
+1% Synergy $0.51
Omni-Changeling Omni-Changeling
+1% Synergy $0.32

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
+54% Synergy $0.98
Demon's Horn Demon's Horn
+52% Synergy $0.82
Marauding Blight-Priest Marauding Blight-Priest
+50% Synergy $0.13
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+47% Synergy $2.34
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+44% Synergy $7.48
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+44% Synergy $6.46
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+43% Synergy $13.42
Staff of the Death Magus Staff of the Death Magus
+42% Synergy $0.34
Witch of the Moors Witch of the Moors
+40% Synergy $2.94
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+40% Synergy $53.21

Top Cards

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

Filth Filth
+37% Synergy $10.68
Dread Presence Dread Presence
+36% Synergy $3.07
Bloodthirsty Aerialist Bloodthirsty Aerialist
+36% Synergy $0.49
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+33% Synergy $3.28
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+33% Synergy $2.42
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+23% Synergy $0.32
Terminate Terminate
+19% Synergy $0.25
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+17% Synergy $4.24
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+13% Synergy $0.20
Counterspell Counterspell
-3% 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 $12.63
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+6% Synergy $57.52
Necropotence Necropotence
+3% Synergy $21.85
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
0% Synergy $61.04
The One Ring The One Ring
-7% Synergy $99.32
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-7% Synergy $98.84
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-9% Synergy $53.63
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-11% Synergy $40.86
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-13% Synergy $45.55

Creatures

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

Starscape Cleric Starscape Cleric
+35% Synergy $0.89
Diamond Mare Diamond Mare
+33% Synergy $0.14
Epicure of Blood Epicure of Blood
+32% Synergy $0.22
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
+30% Synergy $0.91
Painter's Servant Painter's Servant
+30% Synergy $67.53
Veinwitch Coven Veinwitch Coven
+28% Synergy $2.98
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+26% Synergy $5.61
Creeping Bloodsucker Creeping Bloodsucker
+24% Synergy $4.27
Great Unclean One Great Unclean One
+23% Synergy $5.13
Defiant Bloodlord Defiant Bloodlord
+23% Synergy $0.37
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
+21% Synergy $6.27
Kardur, Doomscourge Kardur, Doomscourge
+20% Synergy $0.66
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+18% Synergy $1.38
Tivash, Gloom Summoner Tivash, Gloom Summoner
+17% Synergy $0.36
Defiler of Flesh Defiler of Flesh
+17% Synergy $0.33
Wall of Limbs Wall of Limbs
+16% Synergy $0.10
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+15% Synergy $33.96
Scion of the Swarm Scion of the Swarm
+13% Synergy $0.09
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+11% Synergy $0.23
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+10% Synergy $1.61
Bloodbond Vampire Bloodbond Vampire
+10% Synergy $0.13
Dream Thrush Dream Thrush
+10% Synergy $0.13
Plague Drone Plague Drone
+9% Synergy $3.54
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
+9% Synergy $7.63
Sygg, River Cutthroat Sygg, River Cutthroat
+9% Synergy $8.47
Royal Assassin Royal Assassin
+9% Synergy $0.39
Silversmote Ghoul Silversmote Ghoul
+9% Synergy $0.27
Gollum, Obsessed Stalker Gollum, Obsessed Stalker
+9% Synergy $0.21
Orcish Farmer Orcish Farmer
+9% Synergy $0.15
Nightscape Familiar Nightscape Familiar
+8% Synergy $0.52
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
+8% Synergy $3.49
Prince of Thralls Prince of Thralls
+8% Synergy $4.04
Wrexial, the Risen Deep Wrexial, the Risen Deep
+8% Synergy $1.38
Reef Shaman Reef Shaman
+8% Synergy $0.25
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+7% Synergy $18.14
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
+7% Synergy $4.01
Mai, Scornful Striker Mai, Scornful Striker
+7% Synergy $1.98
Sol'Kanar the Tainted Sol'Kanar the Tainted
+7% Synergy $0.24
Stormscape Familiar Stormscape Familiar
+7% Synergy $2.04
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+6% Synergy $0.20
Vampire Nighthawk Vampire Nighthawk
+6% Synergy $0.18
Be'lakor, the Dark Master Be'lakor, the Dark Master
+6% Synergy $16.14
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+5% Synergy $87.13
Archfiend of Depravity Archfiend of Depravity
+5% Synergy $5.11
Noxious Gearhulk Noxious Gearhulk
+5% Synergy $0.34
Raphael, Fiendish Savior Raphael, Fiendish Savior
+5% Synergy $0.40
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+5% Synergy $2.59
Bloodgift Demon Bloodgift Demon
+5% Synergy $0.98
Herald of Slaanesh Herald of Slaanesh
+4% Synergy $6.60
Twilight Prophet Twilight Prophet
+3% Synergy $0.63

Instants

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

Countersquall Countersquall
+28% Synergy $1.45
Defile Defile
+24% Synergy $1.04
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
+23% Synergy $0.20
Bedevil Bedevil
+18% Synergy $2.26
Crosis's Charm Crosis's Charm
+18% Synergy $0.48
Nightcreep Nightcreep
+17% Synergy $0.23
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+16% Synergy $0.15
Undermine Undermine
+15% Synergy $6.56
Nightmare's Thirst Nightmare's Thirst
+10% Synergy $0.07
Terror Terror
+9% Synergy $0.10
Fire Covenant Fire Covenant
+8% Synergy $0.34
Tendrils of Corruption Tendrils of Corruption
+8% Synergy $0.10
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+7% Synergy $11.77
Psychic Strike Psychic Strike
+7% Synergy $0.16
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+6% Synergy $3.91
Perplex Perplex
+6% Synergy $2.38
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+6% Synergy $5.91
Howl from Beyond Howl from Beyond
+6% Synergy $0.07
Darkness Darkness
+5% Synergy $22.90
Murder Murder
+4% Synergy $0.05
Maestros Charm Maestros Charm
+4% Synergy $0.08
Lim-Dûl's Vault Lim-Dûl's Vault
+3% Synergy $4.38
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+2% Synergy $0.53
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+1% Synergy $8.50
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
0% Synergy $12.12
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-1% Synergy $1.76
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-1% Synergy $3.81
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-4% Synergy $21.94
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-5% Synergy $1.29
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-5% Synergy $52.65
Negate Negate
-7% Synergy $0.24
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-10% Synergy $62.01
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-11% Synergy $1.93
Swan Song Swan Song
-13% Synergy $7.83
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-14% Synergy $0.42
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-18% Synergy $0.47
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-23% Synergy $2.29

Sorceries

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

Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+28% Synergy $0.32
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+24% Synergy $0.24
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+23% Synergy $0.23
Essence Pulse Essence Pulse
+16% Synergy $0.23
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+13% Synergy $1.86
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
+10% Synergy $5.03
Mutilate Mutilate
+10% Synergy $1.80
Painful Truths Painful Truths
+9% Synergy $0.14
Corrupt Corrupt
+9% Synergy $0.09
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+8% Synergy $6.86
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+7% Synergy $0.38
Ashes to Ashes Ashes to Ashes
+6% Synergy $0.45
Ambition's Cost Ambition's Cost
+6% Synergy $0.25
Cruel Ultimatum Cruel Ultimatum
+5% Synergy $0.55
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+5% Synergy $2.41
Damnation Damnation
+3% Synergy $18.65
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+2% Synergy $0.24
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+2% Synergy $24.60
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+2% Synergy $25.19
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+1% Synergy $5.60
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+1% Synergy $3.18
Victimize Victimize
-3% Synergy $0.48
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
-4% Synergy $1719.97
Reanimate Reanimate
-5% Synergy $6.67
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-5% Synergy $2.27
Windfall Windfall
-16% Synergy $4.14
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-23% Synergy $0.93

Utility Artifacts

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

Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+34% Synergy $3.04
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+33% Synergy $8.77
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+32% Synergy $9.63
Prism Ring Prism Ring
+31% Synergy $0.36
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+21% Synergy $19.38
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+17% Synergy $12.58
Lashwrithe Lashwrithe
+16% Synergy $0.77
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+13% Synergy $2.24
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+12% Synergy $0.73
Tablet of the Guilds Tablet of the Guilds
+12% Synergy $0.22
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+11% Synergy $2.02
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+10% Synergy $5.14
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+8% Synergy $3.49
Nightmare Lash Nightmare Lash
+8% Synergy $3.63
Mask of Griselbrand Mask of Griselbrand
+7% Synergy $0.44
Excalibur II Excalibur II
+7% Synergy $0.63
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+6% Synergy $2.84
Mystic Compass Mystic Compass
+6% Synergy $0.23
Nevinyrral's Disk Nevinyrral's Disk
+5% Synergy $2.16
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+3% Synergy $0.23
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+1% Synergy $1.58
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-12% Synergy $4.38

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
+28% Synergy $0.36
Contaminated Ground Contaminated Ground
+26% Synergy $0.07
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+20% Synergy $16.80
Tainted Well Tainted Well
+17% Synergy $0.12
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
+10% Synergy $1.92
Revenge of Ravens Revenge of Ravens
+10% Synergy $0.58
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+8% Synergy $13.23
Trespasser's Curse Trespasser's Curse
+7% Synergy $0.29
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+7% Synergy $1.25
Phantasmal Terrain Phantasmal Terrain
+7% Synergy $0.08
Retreat to Hagra Retreat to Hagra
+7% Synergy $2.34
Pestilence Pestilence
+6% Synergy $0.48
Lich's Mastery Lich's Mastery
+5% Synergy $0.91
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+4% Synergy $7.94
Liliana's Contract Liliana's Contract
+4% Synergy $5.31
Black Market Black Market
+4% Synergy $4.37
Curiosity Curiosity
+2% Synergy $0.64
Underworld Dreams Underworld Dreams
+1% Synergy $2.21
Propaganda Propaganda
-4% Synergy $3.23
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-6% Synergy $8.92

Planeswalkers

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

Geyadrone Dihada Geyadrone Dihada
+15% Synergy $0.75
Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
+11% Synergy $7.85

Utility Lands

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

Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+33% Synergy $27.86
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+14% Synergy $0.64
Leechridden Swamp Leechridden Swamp
+12% Synergy $0.71
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+11% Synergy $0.85
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+8% Synergy $9.32
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
+8% Synergy $12.12
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+7% Synergy $3.16
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+7% Synergy $21.55
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+5% Synergy $7.91
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.11
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-11% Synergy $0.27
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-14% Synergy $3.28

Mana Artifacts

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

Paradise Plume Paradise Plume
+13% Synergy $0.25
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+8% Synergy $0.28
Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+6% Synergy $0.35
Relic of Sauron Relic of Sauron
+4% Synergy $13.27
Obelisk of Grixis Obelisk of Grixis
+4% Synergy $0.32
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+1% Synergy $55.31
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
0% Synergy $1.31
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.17
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
-3% Synergy $1.40
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-3% Synergy $0.23
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-4% Synergy $0.87
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-4% Synergy $0.72
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-11% Synergy $1.04
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-11% Synergy $1.71
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-17% Synergy $0.33
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-18% Synergy $0.32
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-20% Synergy $2.21
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-21% Synergy $4.41
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-31% Synergy $2.52

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
+14% Synergy $0.35
Maestros Theater Maestros Theater
+12% Synergy $0.22
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
+12% Synergy $0.08
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
+12% Synergy $0.06
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+8% Synergy $0.16
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+7% Synergy $0.19
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
+7% Synergy $0.24
Crypt of the Eternals Crypt of the Eternals
+6% Synergy $0.18
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+5% Synergy $0.23
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+5% Synergy $10.27
Swamp Swamp
+4% Synergy $0.14
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.21
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+4% Synergy $0.04
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+3% Synergy
Badlands Badlands
+2% Synergy
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+2% Synergy $0.16
Seething Landscape Seething Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.18
Xander's Lounge Xander's Lounge
0% Synergy $12.31
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
0% Synergy $0.17
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
0% Synergy $18.24
City of Brass City of Brass
-1% Synergy $21.23
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
-2% Synergy $0.18
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-3% Synergy
Crumbling Necropolis Crumbling Necropolis
-4% Synergy $0.30
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.09
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-4% Synergy $0.19
Island Island
-5% Synergy $0.15
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-5% Synergy $9.01
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-5% Synergy $8.70
Mountain Mountain
-6% Synergy $0.16
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-6% Synergy $0.86
Underground River Underground River
-6% Synergy $1.12
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-7% Synergy $5.56
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-8% Synergy $15.26
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-10% Synergy $16.58
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-10% Synergy $5.33
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-13% Synergy $22.01
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-14% Synergy $0.52
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-14% Synergy $2.86
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-14% Synergy $26.93
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-14% Synergy $0.25
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-15% Synergy $18.51
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-16% Synergy $4.97
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-17% Synergy $0.13
Command Tower Command Tower
-18% Synergy $0.23
Training Center Training Center
-20% Synergy $11.91
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-22% Synergy $8.90
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-23% Synergy $0.12
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-34% Synergy $0.27

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