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Sol'kanar the Swamp King
Price tag $0.23

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

#1629 Current Rank
#2004 Last Week
#1689 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.

Moseo, Vein's New Dean Moseo, Vein's New Dean
+13% Synergy $0.61
Scheming Silvertongue Scheming Silvertongue
+10% Synergy $0.78
Defiling Daemogoth Defiling Daemogoth
+9% Synergy $3.21
South Wind Avatar South Wind Avatar
+6% Synergy $1.53
Leech Collector Leech Collector
+4% Synergy $0.11

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 $1.17
Demon's Horn Demon's Horn
+51% Synergy $0.73
Marauding Blight-Priest Marauding Blight-Priest
+50% Synergy $0.29
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+45% Synergy $3.53
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+43% Synergy $8.84
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+42% Synergy $6.31
Staff of the Death Magus Staff of the Death Magus
+41% Synergy $0.40
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+40% Synergy $58.63
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+40% Synergy $16.99
Witch of the Moors Witch of the Moors
+40% Synergy $0.46

Top Cards

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

Filth Filth
+37% Synergy $8.54
Dread Presence Dread Presence
+35% Synergy $2.43
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+33% Synergy $3.70
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+32% Synergy $2.79
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+32% Synergy $10.58
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+21% Synergy $0.38
Terminate Terminate
+19% Synergy $0.38
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+14% Synergy $6.80
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+14% Synergy $0.38
Counterspell Counterspell
-3% Synergy $2.52

Game Changers

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

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+18% Synergy $17.61
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+5% Synergy $68.04
Necropotence Necropotence
+3% Synergy $24.13
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-1% Synergy $64.98
The One Ring The One Ring
-7% Synergy $99.03
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-7% Synergy $122.46
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-9% Synergy $67.17
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-11% Synergy $41.42
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-13% Synergy $56.28

Creatures

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

Starscape Cleric Starscape Cleric
+35% Synergy $0.73
Bloodthirsty Aerialist Bloodthirsty Aerialist
+33% Synergy $0.41
Diamond Mare Diamond Mare
+32% Synergy $0.31
Painter's Servant Painter's Servant
+31% Synergy $63.84
Epicure of Blood Epicure of Blood
+31% Synergy $0.36
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
+30% Synergy $0.64
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+28% Synergy $9.98
Veinwitch Coven Veinwitch Coven
+28% Synergy $0.37
Creeping Bloodsucker Creeping Bloodsucker
+21% Synergy $4.38
Great Unclean One Great Unclean One
+21% Synergy $5.61
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
+20% Synergy $8.70
Defiant Bloodlord Defiant Bloodlord
+20% Synergy $0.40
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+19% Synergy $2.10
Kardur, Doomscourge Kardur, Doomscourge
+18% Synergy $0.79
Tivash, Gloom Summoner Tivash, Gloom Summoner
+17% Synergy $0.40
Wall of Limbs Wall of Limbs
+17% Synergy $0.19
Defiler of Flesh Defiler of Flesh
+16% Synergy $0.44
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+14% Synergy $30.04
Scion of the Swarm Scion of the Swarm
+12% Synergy $0.06
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+11% Synergy $0.31
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+11% Synergy $1.48
Dream Thrush Dream Thrush
+10% Synergy $0.14
Wrexial, the Risen Deep Wrexial, the Risen Deep
+10% Synergy $1.50
Sygg, River Cutthroat Sygg, River Cutthroat
+9% Synergy $7.26
Bloodbond Vampire Bloodbond Vampire
+9% Synergy $0.17
Silversmote Ghoul Silversmote Ghoul
+9% Synergy $0.34
Reef Shaman Reef Shaman
+9% Synergy $0.25
Orcish Farmer Orcish Farmer
+9% Synergy $0.15
Gollum, Obsessed Stalker Gollum, Obsessed Stalker
+9% Synergy $0.41
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+8% Synergy $19.89
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
+8% Synergy $4.25
Plague Drone Plague Drone
+8% Synergy $3.13
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
+8% Synergy $9.90
Royal Assassin Royal Assassin
+8% Synergy $0.38
Nightscape Familiar Nightscape Familiar
+7% Synergy $0.39
Prince of Thralls Prince of Thralls
+7% Synergy $3.95
Sol'Kanar the Tainted Sol'Kanar the Tainted
+7% Synergy $0.33
Nirkana Revenant Nirkana Revenant
+7% Synergy $5.85
Blistergrub Blistergrub
+7% Synergy $0.11
Stormscape Familiar Stormscape Familiar
+7% Synergy $1.99
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
+6% Synergy $4.24
Archfiend of Depravity Archfiend of Depravity
+6% Synergy $4.56
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+5% Synergy $94.97
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+5% Synergy $0.28
Bloodgift Demon Bloodgift Demon
+5% Synergy $0.94
Twilight Prophet Twilight Prophet
+4% Synergy $3.79
Herald of Slaanesh Herald of Slaanesh
+4% Synergy $5.44
Raphael, Fiendish Savior Raphael, Fiendish Savior
+4% Synergy $0.42
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+4% Synergy $2.59
Noxious Gearhulk Noxious Gearhulk
+3% Synergy $0.32

Instants

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

Countersquall Countersquall
+28% Synergy $1.22
Defile Defile
+24% Synergy $1.30
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
+23% Synergy $0.22
Bedevil Bedevil
+17% Synergy $0.26
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+17% Synergy $0.30
Crosis's Charm Crosis's Charm
+17% Synergy $0.54
Nightcreep Nightcreep
+16% Synergy $0.30
Undermine Undermine
+14% Synergy $6.57
Terror Terror
+9% Synergy $0.20
Fire Covenant Fire Covenant
+8% Synergy $0.31
Nightmare's Thirst Nightmare's Thirst
+8% Synergy $0.13
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+7% Synergy $3.31
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+7% Synergy $9.20
Tendrils of Corruption Tendrils of Corruption
+7% Synergy $0.32
Psychic Strike Psychic Strike
+6% Synergy $0.30
Howl from Beyond Howl from Beyond
+6% Synergy $0.17
Mind Bend Mind Bend
+6% Synergy $1.38
Perplex Perplex
+5% Synergy $1.88
Darkness Darkness
+5% Synergy $22.81
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+5% Synergy $13.65
Maestros Charm Maestros Charm
+4% Synergy $0.32
Murder Murder
+4% Synergy $0.15
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+3% Synergy $0.59
Lim-Dûl's Vault Lim-Dûl's Vault
+3% Synergy $7.00
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+1% Synergy $13.71
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
0% Synergy $12.32
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-1% Synergy $2.89
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-1% Synergy $3.11
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-4% Synergy $26.08
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-5% Synergy $52.04
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-6% Synergy $1.37
Negate Negate
-8% Synergy $0.22
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-10% Synergy $1.30
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-11% Synergy $68.07
Swan Song Swan Song
-13% Synergy $7.01
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-15% Synergy $0.46
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-18% Synergy $0.36
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-23% Synergy $2.04

Sorceries

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

Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+28% Synergy $0.44
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+24% Synergy $0.27
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+24% Synergy $0.27
Essence Pulse Essence Pulse
+15% Synergy $0.38
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+12% Synergy $2.07
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
+10% Synergy $3.53
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+9% Synergy $4.71
Painful Truths Painful Truths
+9% Synergy $0.30
Mutilate Mutilate
+9% Synergy $1.86
Corrupt Corrupt
+8% Synergy $0.09
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+6% Synergy $0.37
Ashes to Ashes Ashes to Ashes
+6% Synergy $0.62
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+5% Synergy $5.31
Ambition's Cost Ambition's Cost
+5% Synergy $0.38
Cruel Ultimatum Cruel Ultimatum
+4% Synergy $0.53
Damnation Damnation
+3% Synergy $20.74
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+2% Synergy $0.23
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+2% Synergy $26.21
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+1% Synergy $32.22
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+1% Synergy $4.73
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
0% Synergy $3.47
Reanimate Reanimate
-4% Synergy $9.18
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-4% Synergy $2.39
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
-4% Synergy $2063.83
Windfall Windfall
-16% Synergy $4.79
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-24% Synergy $0.66

Utility Artifacts

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

Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+33% Synergy $5.97
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+32% Synergy $5.26
Prism Ring Prism Ring
+32% Synergy $0.39
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+20% Synergy $23.94
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+19% Synergy $11.24
Lashwrithe Lashwrithe
+14% Synergy $0.84
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+13% Synergy $3.17
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+12% Synergy $0.65
Tablet of the Guilds Tablet of the Guilds
+11% Synergy $0.38
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+10% Synergy $6.52
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+10% Synergy $2.81
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+9% Synergy $4.40
Nightmare Lash Nightmare Lash
+8% Synergy $5.74
Mystic Compass Mystic Compass
+7% Synergy $0.18
Mask of Griselbrand Mask of Griselbrand
+6% Synergy $0.48
Excalibur II Excalibur II
+6% Synergy $0.63
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+5% Synergy $2.56
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+5% Synergy $2.91
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+4% Synergy $0.32
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-1% Synergy $1.85
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-12% Synergy $3.56

Enchantments

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

Evil Presence Evil Presence
+33% Synergy $0.13
Contaminated Ground Contaminated Ground
+27% Synergy $0.09
Greed Greed
+26% Synergy $0.36
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+19% Synergy $32.58
Tainted Well Tainted Well
+17% Synergy $0.12
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
+10% Synergy $1.59
Revenge of Ravens Revenge of Ravens
+10% Synergy $0.51
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+8% Synergy $17.30
Phantasmal Terrain Phantasmal Terrain
+8% Synergy $0.08
Trespasser's Curse Trespasser's Curse
+7% Synergy $0.31
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+6% Synergy $2.02
Pestilence Pestilence
+6% Synergy $0.82
Retreat to Hagra Retreat to Hagra
+6% Synergy $3.11
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+5% Synergy $3.92
Liliana's Contract Liliana's Contract
+4% Synergy $4.01
Black Market Black Market
+4% Synergy $5.00
Curiosity Curiosity
+3% Synergy $1.12
Underworld Dreams Underworld Dreams
+1% Synergy $2.17
Propaganda Propaganda
-4% Synergy $3.42
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-6% Synergy $10.56

Planeswalkers

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

Geyadrone Dihada Geyadrone Dihada
+14% Synergy $0.85
Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
+11% Synergy $11.12

Utility Lands

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

Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+32% Synergy $29.74
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+15% Synergy $0.75
Leechridden Swamp Leechridden Swamp
+14% Synergy $0.47
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+11% Synergy $0.53
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+8% Synergy $12.94
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
+8% Synergy $13.24
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+7% Synergy $4.00
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+7% Synergy $22.89
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+4% Synergy $9.82
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $1.11
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-13% Synergy $0.31
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-14% Synergy $2.54

Mana Artifacts

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

Paradise Plume Paradise Plume
+14% Synergy $0.40
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+9% Synergy $0.36
Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+6% Synergy $0.37
Obelisk of Grixis Obelisk of Grixis
+4% Synergy $0.30
Relic of Sauron Relic of Sauron
+3% Synergy $7.24
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+2% Synergy $68.33
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-1% Synergy $1.81
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.34
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-3% Synergy $0.35
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-4% Synergy $0.65
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
-4% Synergy $2.32
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-5% Synergy $1.18
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-12% Synergy $1.17
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-12% Synergy $2.90
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-17% Synergy $0.42
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-18% Synergy $0.39
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-19% Synergy $3.52
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-22% Synergy $2.69
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-31% Synergy $1.29

Lands

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

Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
+15% Synergy $0.56
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
+13% Synergy $0.51
Maestros Theater Maestros Theater
+11% Synergy $0.29
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
+11% Synergy $0.17
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
+11% Synergy $0.20
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+8% Synergy $0.29
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+7% Synergy $0.37
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
+7% Synergy $0.34
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+6% Synergy $10.76
Crypt of the Eternals Crypt of the Eternals
+6% Synergy $0.18
Swamp Swamp
+4% Synergy $0.11
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+3% Synergy $0.37
Badlands Badlands
+3% Synergy
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.27
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+3% Synergy $0.13
Seething Landscape Seething Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.26
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+2% Synergy
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+1% Synergy $19.05
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+1% Synergy $0.35
Xander's Lounge Xander's Lounge
0% Synergy $13.35
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-1% Synergy $0.23
City of Brass City of Brass
-1% Synergy $9.04
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-3% Synergy
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
-3% Synergy $0.33
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.26
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-4% Synergy $0.23
Island Island
-5% Synergy $0.21
Crumbling Necropolis Crumbling Necropolis
-5% Synergy $0.33
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-5% Synergy $11.90
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-5% Synergy $8.87
Mountain Mountain
-6% Synergy $0.16
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-7% Synergy $16.13
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-7% Synergy $1.04
Underground River Underground River
-7% Synergy $1.34
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-8% Synergy $18.43
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-8% Synergy $7.52
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-10% Synergy $6.74
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-12% Synergy $3.13
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-13% Synergy $29.92
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-14% Synergy $0.53
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-14% Synergy $35.34
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-14% Synergy $30.66
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-15% Synergy $0.32
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-17% Synergy $0.29
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-17% Synergy $1.33
Command Tower Command Tower
-19% Synergy $0.31
Training Center Training Center
-20% Synergy $13.96
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-22% Synergy $11.10
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-23% Synergy $0.30
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-35% Synergy $0.30

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