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The Swarmlord
Price tag $7.02

Legendary CreatureTyranid

Magic color symbol for G Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for R
Temur

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#895 Current Rank
#978 Last Week
#787 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring The Swarmlord.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in The Swarmlord decks.

Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+3% Synergy $23.27
Soul Immolation Soul Immolation
+1% Synergy $3.11
Sodden Verdure Sodden Verdure
0% Synergy $0.51
Abundant Countryside Abundant Countryside
0% Synergy $4.76
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-7% Synergy $17.77

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with The Swarmlord's abilities and overall game plan.

Winged Hive Tyrant Winged Hive Tyrant
+82% Synergy $2.27
Tyranid Prime Tyranid Prime
+79% Synergy $0.60
Tervigon Tervigon
+75% Synergy $3.37
Termagant Swarm Termagant Swarm
+75% Synergy $1.65
Trygon Prime Trygon Prime
+73% Synergy $0.40
Tyrant Guard Tyrant Guard
+73% Synergy $5.28
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+72% Synergy $0.39
Old One Eye Old One Eye
+71% Synergy $3.56
Biophagus Biophagus
+71% Synergy $18.00
Malanthrope Malanthrope
+71% Synergy $0.37

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful The Swarmlord decks.

Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+70% Synergy $3.24
Zoanthrope Zoanthrope
+70% Synergy $1.06
Clamavus Clamavus
+69% Synergy $2.98
Purestrain Genestealer Purestrain Genestealer
+69% Synergy $0.42
Bred for the Hunt Bred for the Hunt
+68% Synergy $0.48
Mawloc Mawloc
+67% Synergy $3.15
Broodlord Broodlord
+67% Synergy $1.47
Exocrine Exocrine
+66% Synergy $1.49
Cultivate Cultivate
+36% Synergy $0.26
Farseek Farseek
+26% Synergy $0.71

Game Changers

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

Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-7% Synergy $24.79
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-8% Synergy $41.18
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-8% Synergy $58.42
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-9% Synergy $52.78

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement The Swarmlord's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Aberrant Aberrant
+65% Synergy $8.18
Magus Lucea Kane Magus Lucea Kane
+65% Synergy $13.05
Sporocyst Sporocyst
+64% Synergy $8.46
Haruspex Haruspex
+64% Synergy $0.42
Hormagaunt Horde Hormagaunt Horde
+62% Synergy $0.56
Tyranid Harridan Tyranid Harridan
+62% Synergy $0.31
Hierophant Bio-Titan Hierophant Bio-Titan
+61% Synergy $1.89
Atalan Jackal Atalan Jackal
+57% Synergy $4.52
Screamer-Killer Screamer-Killer
+57% Synergy $0.51
Ravener Ravener
+56% Synergy $0.60
Nexos Nexos
+54% Synergy $8.32
Gargoyle Flock Gargoyle Flock
+51% Synergy $0.32
Toxicrene Toxicrene
+50% Synergy $0.69
Venomthrope Venomthrope
+48% Synergy $2.89
The Red Terror The Red Terror
+45% Synergy $5.91
Genestealer Patriarch Genestealer Patriarch
+42% Synergy $0.40
Deathleaper, Terror Weapon Deathleaper, Terror Weapon
+37% Synergy $0.45
Lictor Lictor
+34% Synergy $0.29
Acolyte Hybrid Acolyte Hybrid
+32% Synergy $0.26
Master Biomancer Master Biomancer
+25% Synergy $0.64
Herald of Secret Streams Herald of Secret Streams
+22% Synergy $4.83
Animar, Soul of Elements Animar, Soul of Elements
+21% Synergy $45.45
Kodama of the West Tree Kodama of the West Tree
+21% Synergy $21.69
Genestealer Locus Genestealer Locus
+20% Synergy $0.22
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+19% Synergy $1.03
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+17% Synergy $6.09
Grumgully, the Generous Grumgully, the Generous
+17% Synergy $0.22
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
+14% Synergy $48.40
Defiler of Vigor Defiler of Vigor
+12% Synergy $2.79
Ouroboroid Ouroboroid
+12% Synergy $38.75
Kalonian Hydra Kalonian Hydra
+11% Synergy $5.56
Incubation Druid Incubation Druid
+11% Synergy $1.12
Shaman of the Great Hunt Shaman of the Great Hunt
+10% Synergy $0.84
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
+10% Synergy $2.50
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
+10% Synergy $0.25
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
+9% Synergy $44.48
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
+9% Synergy $35.74
Gyre Sage Gyre Sage
+8% Synergy $3.01
Renata, Called to the Hunt Renata, Called to the Hunt
+8% Synergy $0.14
Fathom Mage Fathom Mage
+7% Synergy $0.25
Quilled Greatwurm Quilled Greatwurm
+6% Synergy $3.44
Champion of Lambholt Champion of Lambholt
+6% Synergy $5.91
Railway Brawler Railway Brawler
+6% Synergy $5.23
Evolution Witness Evolution Witness
+6% Synergy $0.34
Hydroid Krasis Hydroid Krasis
+5% Synergy $0.31
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+4% Synergy $0.79
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
-1% Synergy $8.51
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
-5% Synergy $0.32
Temur Battlecrier Temur Battlecrier
-9% Synergy $1.86
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-22% Synergy $13.51

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping The Swarmlord safe.

Aetherize Aetherize
+43% Synergy $0.47
Starstorm Starstorm
+36% Synergy $0.26
Harrow Harrow
+34% Synergy $0.29
Mutational Advantage Mutational Advantage
+20% Synergy $4.38
Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
+11% Synergy $1.63
Repulsive Mutation Repulsive Mutation
+10% Synergy $0.44
Silkguard Silkguard
+8% Synergy $4.40
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+6% Synergy $0.59
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
+4% Synergy $0.22
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+1% Synergy $12.95
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+1% Synergy $3.66
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+1% Synergy $1.60
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-3% Synergy $50.42
Beast Within Beast Within
-5% Synergy $0.70
Negate Negate
-6% Synergy $0.06
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-7% Synergy $0.51
Counterspell Counterspell
-9% Synergy $2.09
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-10% Synergy $2.03
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-11% Synergy $0.22
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-11% Synergy $66.45

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance The Swarmlord's game plan and control the board.

Hull Breach Hull Breach
+54% Synergy $1.19
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+34% Synergy $0.42
Explore Explore
+34% Synergy $0.33
Tyranid Invasion Tyranid Invasion
+34% Synergy $0.24
Wave Goodbye Wave Goodbye
+19% Synergy $0.46
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+7% Synergy $2.18
Fangs of Kalonia Fangs of Kalonia
+7% Synergy $0.37
Unnatural Restoration Unnatural Restoration
+6% Synergy $2.56
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+6% Synergy $0.19
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+1% Synergy $0.45
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-1% Synergy $0.81
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-4% Synergy $1.31
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-6% Synergy $3.14
Three Visits Three Visits
-7% Synergy $9.41
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-8% Synergy $0.74

Utility Artifacts

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

Bone Sabres Bone Sabres
+51% Synergy $5.26
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+46% Synergy $4.92
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+36% Synergy $0.39
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+28% Synergy $59.49
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+22% Synergy $12.12
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+19% Synergy $9.61
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+13% Synergy $61.31
Goliath Truck Goliath Truck
+10% Synergy $0.41
Power Fist Power Fist
+9% Synergy $12.50
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+5% Synergy $22.37
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-12% Synergy $4.56
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-14% Synergy $1.85

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support The Swarmlord's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

The First Tyrannic War The First Tyrannic War
+64% Synergy $0.57
Shadow in the Warp Shadow in the Warp
+57% Synergy $16.86
Death's Presence Death's Presence
+50% Synergy $0.36
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+32% Synergy $4.37
Overgrowth Overgrowth
+28% Synergy $0.34
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+26% Synergy $4.22
New Horizons New Horizons
+26% Synergy $0.22
Abundance Abundance
+24% Synergy $1.22
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
+21% Synergy $8.27
All Will Be One All Will Be One
+20% Synergy $32.07
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+16% Synergy $0.46
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+15% Synergy $33.97
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+14% Synergy $10.55
Simic Ascendancy Simic Ascendancy
+14% Synergy $0.35
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+12% Synergy $13.38
Greater Good Greater Good
+11% Synergy $4.77
Invigorating Hot Spring Invigorating Hot Spring
+10% Synergy $0.33
Unbound Flourishing Unbound Flourishing
+9% Synergy $16.02
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+9% Synergy $12.41
Uncivil Unrest Uncivil Unrest
+8% Synergy $21.14
Loading Zone Loading Zone
+7% Synergy $1.56
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+6% Synergy $14.49
Inexorable Tide Inexorable Tide
+6% Synergy $4.39
Master Chef Master Chef
+6% Synergy $0.20
Communal Brewing Communal Brewing
+6% Synergy $0.36
Primal Empathy Primal Empathy
+5% Synergy $0.20
Temur Ascendancy Temur Ascendancy
+4% Synergy $1.96
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+4% Synergy $11.55
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+1% Synergy $13.25

Utility Lands

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

Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+21% Synergy $2.21
Drannith Ruins Drannith Ruins
+7% Synergy $0.38
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+6% Synergy $2.75
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+5% Synergy $21.12
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+3% Synergy $16.32
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.30
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-1% Synergy $14.19
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-1% Synergy $0.39
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
-3% Synergy $0.30
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-4% Synergy $3.70
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-10% Synergy $46.17

Mana Artifacts

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

Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+10% Synergy $0.37
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+6% Synergy $1.01
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+5% Synergy $3.98
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+3% Synergy $0.83
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.31
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-2% Synergy $0.23
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
-2% Synergy $0.46
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-4% Synergy $0.37
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
-9% Synergy $0.31
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-10% Synergy $0.34

Lands

The mana base foundation for The Swarmlord decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Opal Palace Opal Palace
+51% Synergy $0.25
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+46% Synergy $0.33
Game Trail Game Trail
+37% Synergy $0.26
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+35% Synergy $0.19
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+30% Synergy $0.20
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+30% Synergy $0.27
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+28% Synergy $0.26
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+27% Synergy $1.11
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
+27% Synergy $0.19
Cave of Temptation Cave of Temptation
+27% Synergy $0.20
Rugged Highlands Rugged Highlands
+26% Synergy $0.15
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+24% Synergy $0.30
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+23% Synergy $1.00
Frontier Bivouac Frontier Bivouac
+22% Synergy $0.26
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+18% Synergy $0.22
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+12% Synergy $0.29
Mountain Mountain
+6% Synergy $0.25
Forest Forest
+4% Synergy $0.20
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.22
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $0.23
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+3% Synergy $48.99
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.28
Ketria Triome Ketria Triome
-2% Synergy $15.97
Commercial District Commercial District
-4% Synergy $8.45
Spire Garden Spire Garden
-5% Synergy $2.20
Taiga Taiga
-5% Synergy
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-5% Synergy
Tropical Island Tropical Island
-6% Synergy
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
-6% Synergy $12.28
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-8% Synergy $0.29
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
-8% Synergy $0.35
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
-8% Synergy $0.32
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-9% Synergy $7.80
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-9% Synergy $0.66
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-9% Synergy $4.12
Training Center Training Center
-10% Synergy $13.53
Bountiful Landscape Bountiful Landscape
-10% Synergy $0.28
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-12% Synergy $8.81
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-13% Synergy $11.90
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-13% Synergy $30.79
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
-13% Synergy $2.01
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
-14% Synergy $0.40
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-15% Synergy $10.05
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-15% Synergy $0.34
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
-15% Synergy $0.31
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-15% Synergy $19.28
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-15% Synergy $30.46
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-18% Synergy $0.30
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-18% Synergy $0.40
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-20% Synergy $0.34

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