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Sol'Kanar the Tainted
Price tag $0.22

Legendary CreatureElemental Demon

Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for R
Grixis

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Proven Option Well-established with solid community support.

Ranking

#2099 Current Rank
#2191 Last Week
#1807 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Sol'Kanar the Tainted.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Sol'Kanar the Tainted decks.

Kain, Traitorous Dragoon Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
+18% Synergy $0.30
Weftwalking Weftwalking
+9% Synergy $0.33
Random Encounter Random Encounter
+3% Synergy $0.08
Y'shtola Rhul Y'shtola Rhul
+2% Synergy $7.01
Undercity Dire Rat Undercity Dire Rat
+2% Synergy $0.03

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Sol'Kanar the Tainted's abilities and overall game plan.

Role Reversal Role Reversal
+47% Synergy $0.30
Humble Defector Humble Defector
+47% Synergy $0.14
Jon Irenicus, Shattered One Jon Irenicus, Shattered One
+45% Synergy $0.15
Fateful Handoff Fateful Handoff
+43% Synergy $0.15
Blim, Comedic Genius Blim, Comedic Genius
+43% Synergy $0.20
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
+42% Synergy $3.88
Wrong Turn Wrong Turn
+41% Synergy $0.34
Harmless Offering Harmless Offering
+39% Synergy $0.38
The Trickster-God's Heist The Trickster-God's Heist
+37% Synergy $0.15
Shifting Grift Shifting Grift
+36% Synergy $0.12

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Sol'Kanar the Tainted decks.

Archfiend of the Dross Archfiend of the Dross
+35% Synergy $0.33
Perplexing Chimera Perplexing Chimera
+34% Synergy $1.08
Coveted Falcon Coveted Falcon
+34% Synergy $0.15
Demonic Pact Demonic Pact
+34% Synergy $0.62
Modify Memory Modify Memory
+32% Synergy $0.19
Kardur, Doomscourge Kardur, Doomscourge
+31% Synergy $0.65
Nightscape Familiar Nightscape Familiar
+20% Synergy $0.27
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+19% Synergy $0.34
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+18% Synergy $0.26
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-14% Synergy $1.13

Game Changers

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

Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-12% Synergy $50.85
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-13% Synergy $58.30
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-15% Synergy $48.94
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-15% Synergy $48.08

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Sol'Kanar the Tainted's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Khârn the Betrayer Khârn the Betrayer
+31% Synergy $4.95
Bazaar Trader Bazaar Trader
+31% Synergy $3.78
Abyssal Persecutor Abyssal Persecutor
+31% Synergy $1.84
Plague Reaver Plague Reaver
+28% Synergy $0.27
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
+23% Synergy $0.34
Akroan Horse Akroan Horse
+20% Synergy $0.42
Djinn of Infinite Deceits Djinn of Infinite Deceits
+19% Synergy $0.86
Ertai Resurrected Ertai Resurrected
+18% Synergy $0.56
Sleeper Agent Sleeper Agent
+17% Synergy $1.70
Daring Thief Daring Thief
+16% Synergy $0.30
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+14% Synergy $0.82
Aether Channeler Aether Channeler
+14% Synergy $0.29
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+13% Synergy $0.32
Rust Elemental Rust Elemental
+13% Synergy $0.65
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+12% Synergy $20.35
Steel Golem Steel Golem
+12% Synergy $1.47
Ebon Drake Ebon Drake
+12% Synergy $1.22
Nephalia Smuggler Nephalia Smuggler
+12% Synergy $0.06
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+11% Synergy $0.22
Slicer, Hired Muscle Slicer, High-Speed Antagonist Slicer, Hired Muscle
+11% Synergy $6.28
Mocking Doppelganger Mocking Doppelganger
+11% Synergy $2.38
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
+10% Synergy $6.04
Life of the Party Life of the Party
+10% Synergy $6.95
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+9% Synergy $0.30
Callous Bloodmage Callous Bloodmage
+9% Synergy $0.19
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+8% Synergy $19.42
Master of the Feast Master of the Feast
+8% Synergy $3.00
Deadpool, Trading Card Deadpool, Trading Card
+8% Synergy $12.12
Starke of Rath Starke of Rath
+8% Synergy $1.13
Halo Forager Halo Forager
+7% Synergy $0.12
Be'lakor, the Dark Master Be'lakor, the Dark Master
+7% Synergy $15.94
Demonic Taskmaster Demonic Taskmaster
+7% Synergy $0.09
Atris, Oracle of Half-Truths Atris, Oracle of Half-Truths
+7% Synergy $0.14
Goldnight Castigator Goldnight Castigator
+7% Synergy $0.33
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+6% Synergy $2.68
Gonti, Lord of Luxury Gonti, Lord of Luxury
+6% Synergy $0.31
Ardent Elementalist Ardent Elementalist
+6% Synergy $0.12
Sly Instigator Sly Instigator
+6% Synergy $0.22
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+5% Synergy $0.87
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+5% Synergy $1.56
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+4% Synergy $3.91
Agent of Treachery Agent of Treachery
+4% Synergy $4.68
Plargg and Nassari Plargg and Nassari
+3% Synergy $1.32
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
+3% Synergy $3.40
Rakdos, the Showstopper Rakdos, the Showstopper
+3% Synergy $1.75
Lord of Change Lord of Change
+2% Synergy $2.52
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+1% Synergy $3.65
Spark Double Spark Double
+1% Synergy $6.73
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+1% Synergy $0.34
Hostage Taker Hostage Taker
-4% Synergy $0.16

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Sol'Kanar the Tainted safe.

Sudden Substitution Sudden Substitution
+28% Synergy $2.62
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+26% Synergy $0.17
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+23% Synergy $0.81
Reins of Power Reins of Power
+22% Synergy $1.79
Blur Blur
+20% Synergy $0.21
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+17% Synergy $0.30
Displace Displace
+16% Synergy $0.48
Guff Rewrites History Guff Rewrites History
+15% Synergy $2.85
Domineering Will Domineering Will
+14% Synergy $0.46
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+13% Synergy $0.53
Zoyowa's Justice Zoyowa's Justice
+13% Synergy $0.14
Brand Brand
+13% Synergy $2.44
Chef's Kiss Chef's Kiss
+13% Synergy $0.25
Run Away Together Run Away Together
+10% Synergy $0.04
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+9% Synergy $0.37
Aetherize Aetherize
+8% Synergy $0.29
Hostile Negotiations Hostile Negotiations
+8% Synergy $0.20
Illusionist's Stratagem Illusionist's Stratagem
+8% Synergy $0.20
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+7% Synergy $0.31
Release to the Wind Release to the Wind
+7% Synergy $0.58
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+6% Synergy $8.49
Siren's Ruse Siren's Ruse
+5% Synergy $0.20
Tempt with Mayhem Tempt with Mayhem
+5% Synergy $0.92
Tyrant's Scorn Tyrant's Scorn
+5% Synergy $0.10
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
+4% Synergy $0.45
See Double See Double
+4% Synergy $0.47
Chaos Mutation Chaos Mutation
+4% Synergy $0.45
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+3% Synergy $0.41
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+2% Synergy $0.17
Bedevil Bedevil
+1% Synergy $0.51
Abrade Abrade
+1% Synergy $0.15
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+1% Synergy $9.16
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-1% Synergy $2.59
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-1% Synergy $5.21
Terminate Terminate
-2% Synergy $0.32
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $7.64
Negate Negate
-7% Synergy $0.24
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-9% Synergy $1.46
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-9% Synergy $1.51
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-10% Synergy $42.96
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-12% Synergy $1.75
Counterspell Counterspell
-13% Synergy $1.65
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-17% Synergy $2.94

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Sol'Kanar the Tainted's game plan and control the board.

Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+23% Synergy $0.82
Last One Standing Last One Standing
+16% Synergy $2.13
Scrambleverse Scrambleverse
+16% Synergy $1.01
Donate Donate
+15% Synergy $10.11
Visions of Duplicity Visions of Duplicity
+12% Synergy $0.20
Order of Succession Order of Succession
+11% Synergy $0.44
Warp World Warp World
+11% Synergy $0.70
Shifting Loyalties Shifting Loyalties
+10% Synergy $0.07
Cultural Exchange Cultural Exchange
+9% Synergy $7.09
Whims of the Fates Whims of the Fates
+9% Synergy $0.26
Scheming Symmetry Scheming Symmetry
+8% Synergy $5.95
Allure of the Unknown Allure of the Unknown
+8% Synergy $0.12
Chaotic Transformation Chaotic Transformation
+7% Synergy $0.09
Switcheroo Switcheroo
+7% Synergy $0.09
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+6% Synergy $7.87
Cruel Entertainment Cruel Entertainment
+6% Synergy $4.04
Spectacular Showdown Spectacular Showdown
+6% Synergy $0.31
Legerdemain Legerdemain
+6% Synergy $0.47
Over the Top Over the Top
+5% Synergy $0.13
Trade the Helm Trade the Helm
+5% Synergy $0.06
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+4% Synergy $0.28
Splash Portal Splash Portal
+4% Synergy $0.35
Maestros Confluence Maestros Confluence
+4% Synergy $0.21
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+2% Synergy $0.25
Demonic Counsel Demonic Counsel
+2% Synergy $0.94
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+2% Synergy $0.44
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+1% Synergy $4.42
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
0% Synergy $3.59
Victimize Victimize
-1% Synergy $0.56
Ponder Ponder
-4% Synergy $1.65
Damnation Damnation
-4% Synergy $18.68
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-6% Synergy $2.73
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-9% Synergy $5.30
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-10% Synergy $0.23
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-10% Synergy $0.29
Reanimate Reanimate
-11% Synergy $7.64
Windfall Windfall
-14% Synergy $3.95

Utility Artifacts

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

Pendant of Prosperity Pendant of Prosperity
+26% Synergy $0.47
Assault Suit Assault Suit
+22% Synergy $0.19
Hithlain Rope Hithlain Rope
+21% Synergy $0.18
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+18% Synergy $2.49
Bucknard's Everfull Purse Bucknard's Everfull Purse
+17% Synergy $1.43
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+16% Synergy $2.20
Bloodthirsty Blade Bloodthirsty Blade
+15% Synergy $0.17
Avarice Totem Avarice Totem
+13% Synergy $0.33
Immortal Coil Immortal Coil
+12% Synergy $0.59
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+11% Synergy $0.24
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
+8% Synergy $0.23
Jinxed Choker Jinxed Choker
+8% Synergy $0.78
Voyager Staff Voyager Staff
+7% Synergy $0.18
Jinxed Idol Jinxed Idol
+6% Synergy $0.62
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+5% Synergy $12.75
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+5% Synergy $20.45
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+2% Synergy $4.60
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
0% Synergy $5.37
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-19% Synergy $1.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-24% Synergy $4.45

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Sol'Kanar the Tainted's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Puca's Mischief Puca's Mischief
+26% Synergy $2.88
Greed's Gambit Greed's Gambit
+24% Synergy $0.32
Captive Audience Captive Audience
+23% Synergy $3.85
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
+21% Synergy $0.09
Witch Hunt Witch Hunt
+19% Synergy $0.30
Endless Whispers Endless Whispers
+14% Synergy $4.83
Conjured Currency Conjured Currency
+14% Synergy $0.17
Confusion in the Ranks Confusion in the Ranks
+13% Synergy $8.78
Demonic Lore Demonic Lore
+12% Synergy $0.12
Exchange of Words Exchange of Words
+12% Synergy $0.54
Ghoulish Impetus Ghoulish Impetus
+9% Synergy $5.84
Custody Battle Custody Battle
+9% Synergy $0.69
Possibility Storm Possibility Storm
+8% Synergy $1.62
Propaganda Propaganda
+7% Synergy $2.01
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+7% Synergy $0.13
Share the Spoils Share the Spoils
+7% Synergy $2.31
Hive Mind Hive Mind
+7% Synergy $7.75
Vesuvan Duplimancy Vesuvan Duplimancy
+6% Synergy $3.11
Eyes Everywhere Eyes Everywhere
+6% Synergy $0.10
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+5% Synergy $0.55
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+3% Synergy $1.01
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+3% Synergy $5.49
Fevered Visions Fevered Visions
+2% Synergy $1.12
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-1% Synergy $1.55
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-3% Synergy $6.79
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-10% Synergy $8.34

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Sol'Kanar the Tainted to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Geyadrone Dihada Geyadrone Dihada
+13% Synergy $0.53

Utility Lands

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

Homeward Path Homeward Path
+28% Synergy $16.08
Sanctum of Eternity Sanctum of Eternity
+17% Synergy $5.95
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+9% Synergy $0.57
Restless Spire Restless Spire
+5% Synergy $0.23
Restless Vents Restless Vents
+4% Synergy $0.21
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.14
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+2% Synergy $5.08
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+1% Synergy $1.41
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
0% Synergy $47.16
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-1% Synergy $1.98
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-5% Synergy $19.28
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-11% Synergy $0.27

Mana Artifacts

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

Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+19% Synergy $0.26
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+8% Synergy $0.29
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+6% Synergy $0.76
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.16
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+5% Synergy $0.96
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+5% Synergy $0.29
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+4% Synergy $0.54
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.24
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.26
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.14
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+3% Synergy $0.22
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
0% Synergy $2.10
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-2% Synergy $2.17
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $1.12
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-6% Synergy $1.32
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-6% Synergy $1.94
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-7% Synergy $1.33
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-9% Synergy $0.90
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-10% Synergy $0.51
Relic of Sauron Relic of Sauron
-11% Synergy $5.15
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-12% Synergy $1.07

Lands

The mana base foundation for Sol'Kanar the Tainted decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+13% Synergy $0.34
Seething Landscape Seething Landscape
+12% Synergy $0.21
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+12% Synergy $0.29
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
+12% Synergy $0.22
Maestros Theater Maestros Theater
+10% Synergy $0.35
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+8% Synergy $0.11
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+6% Synergy $0.23
Mountain Mountain
+5% Synergy $0.06
Swamp Swamp
+4% Synergy $0.07
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.05
Crumbling Necropolis Crumbling Necropolis
+4% Synergy $0.26
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+4% Synergy $0.03
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
+4% Synergy $0.07
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+3% Synergy $0.38
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
+3% Synergy $0.11
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+2% Synergy $0.26
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+2% Synergy $0.24
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.28
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+2% Synergy $3.53
Xander's Lounge Xander's Lounge
+1% Synergy $7.08
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+1% Synergy $0.26
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
0% Synergy $3.99
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
0% Synergy $0.21
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
0% Synergy $0.32
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
0% Synergy $8.84
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-1% Synergy $0.45
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
-1% Synergy $0.27
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
-1% Synergy $6.82
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-2% Synergy $1.71
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-2% Synergy $2.60
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-3% Synergy $0.32
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-3% Synergy $3.25
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
-3% Synergy $0.28
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-4% Synergy $13.40
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
-4% Synergy $0.22
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-5% Synergy $1.01
Underground River Underground River
-5% Synergy $1.37
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-5% Synergy $0.40
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-6% Synergy $0.23
Command Tower Command Tower
-7% Synergy $0.22
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-7% Synergy $0.20
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-8% Synergy $15.33
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-9% Synergy $14.78
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-11% Synergy $8.98
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-11% Synergy $0.18
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-11% Synergy $15.63
Training Center Training Center
-12% Synergy $10.54
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-13% Synergy $13.68
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-13% Synergy $15.21
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-13% Synergy $24.04

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