Sol'kanar the Swamp King (Commander) - Lifegain

Sol'kanar the Swamp King
Rank #1,679
135decks
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Benjamin Levin
Sep 9, 2025
How Fun Are All of the Grixis Commanders?
There are dozens of Grixis commanders available now. But which ones are fun to play? Let's break them all down.
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Glen Elendra's Answer
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Marauding Blight-Priest
83%inclusion112 decks135 decks
83%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
84%inclusion113 decks135 decks
82%synergy
Demon's Horn
81%inclusion110 decks135 decks
81%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
79%inclusion106 decks135 decks
78%synergy
Crypt Ghast
73%inclusion99 decks135 decks
73%synergy
Sanguine Bond
73%inclusion99 decks135 decks
73%synergy
Staff of the Death Magus
71%inclusion96 decks135 decks
71%synergy
Blanket of Night
71%inclusion96 decks135 decks
71%synergy
Witch of the Moors
67%inclusion90 decks135 decks
67%synergy
Dread Presence
65%inclusion88 decks135 decks
65%synergy
Top Cards
Feed the Swarm
67%inclusion90 decks135 decks
38%synergy
Bontu's Monument
65%inclusion88 decks135 decks
64%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
63%inclusion85 decks135 decks
63%synergy
Terminate
63%inclusion85 decks135 decks
37%synergy
Diamond Mare
61%inclusion83 decks135 decks
61%synergy
Epicure of Blood
61%inclusion83 decks135 decks
61%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
61%inclusion82 decks135 decks
56%synergy
Dark Ritual
61%inclusion82 decks135 decks
25%synergy
Starscape Cleric
60%inclusion64 decks107 decks
60%synergy
Rakdos Charm
59%inclusion80 decks135 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
53%inclusion71 decks135 decks
47%synergy
Demonic Tutor
33%inclusion44 decks135 decks
11%synergy
Rhystic Study
21%inclusion28 decks135 decks
-3%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
20%inclusion27 decks135 decks
4%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
13%inclusion18 decks135 decks
-9%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion14 decks135 decks
-3%synergy
Necropotence
10%inclusion13 decks135 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.9%inclusion8 decks135 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Filth
56%inclusion75 decks135 decks
55%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
55%inclusion74 decks135 decks
54%synergy
Painter's Servant
54%inclusion73 decks135 decks
54%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
52%inclusion70 decks135 decks
25%synergy
Veinwitch Coven
52%inclusion70 decks135 decks
52%synergy
Great Unclean One
47%inclusion63 decks135 decks
44%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
45%inclusion61 decks135 decks
45%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
45%inclusion61 decks135 decks
44%synergy
Baleful Strix
44%inclusion59 decks135 decks
34%synergy
Tivash, Gloom Summoner
39%inclusion53 decks135 decks
39%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
39%inclusion53 decks135 decks
35%synergy
Defiler of Flesh
37%inclusion50 decks135 decks
37%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
36%inclusion49 decks135 decks
24%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
32%inclusion36 decks111 decks
32%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
26%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
25%inclusion34 decks135 decks
16%synergy
Blood Artist
22%inclusion30 decks135 decks
19%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
22%inclusion30 decks135 decks
20%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
20%inclusion27 decks135 decks
17%synergy
Wall of Limbs
19%inclusion25 decks135 decks
18%synergy
Plague Drone
19%inclusion25 decks135 decks
16%synergy
Scion of the Swarm
18%inclusion24 decks135 decks
18%synergy
Gollum, Obsessed Stalker
18%inclusion24 decks135 decks
18%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
18%inclusion24 decks135 decks
16%synergy
Silversmote Ghoul
17%inclusion23 decks135 decks
17%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
14%inclusion19 decks135 decks
11%synergy
Murderous Rider
11%inclusion15 decks135 decks
11%synergy
Bloodbond Vampire
11%inclusion15 decks135 decks
11%synergy
Twilight Prophet
11%inclusion15 decks135 decks
6%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Sol'Kanar the Tainted
10%inclusion14 decks135 decks
10%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
10%inclusion14 decks135 decks
8%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
10%inclusion14 decks135 decks
10%synergy
The Lord of Pain
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Raphael, Fiendish Savior
10%inclusion13 decks135 decks
7%synergy
Pontiff of Blight
10%inclusion13 decks135 decks
10%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
10%inclusion13 decks135 decks
9%synergy
Cat-Gator
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
8.9%inclusion12 decks135 decks
9%synergy
Burnished Hart
8.9%inclusion12 decks135 decks
7%synergy
Sangromancer
8.9%inclusion12 decks135 decks
7%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
8.1%inclusion11 decks135 decks
5%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
8.1%inclusion11 decks135 decks
6%synergy
Soot Imp
8.1%inclusion11 decks135 decks
8%synergy
Nazar, the Velvet Fang
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Rowan, Scion of War
7.4%inclusion10 decks135 decks
7%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
7.4%inclusion10 decks135 decks
4%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
6.7%inclusion9 decks135 decks
7%synergy
Herald of Slaanesh
6.7%inclusion9 decks135 decks
3%synergy
Be'lakor, the Dark Master
5.9%inclusion8 decks135 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Bedevil
54%inclusion73 decks135 decks
38%synergy
Countersquall
48%inclusion65 decks135 decks
46%synergy
Counterspell
39%inclusion52 decks135 decks
-6%synergy
Infernal Grasp
36%inclusion48 decks135 decks
31%synergy
Consuming Corruption
34%inclusion40 decks116 decks
34%synergy
Defile
34%inclusion46 decks135 decks
34%synergy
Crosis's Charm
28%inclusion38 decks135 decks
25%synergy
Withering Torment
25%inclusion21 decks84 decks
13%synergy
Undermine
20%inclusion27 decks135 decks
20%synergy
Chaos Warp
19%inclusion25 decks135 decks
-17%synergy
Nightcreep
18%inclusion24 decks135 decks
18%synergy
Fire Covenant
16%inclusion22 decks135 decks
15%synergy
Nightmare's Thirst
16%inclusion21 decks135 decks
16%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion20 decks135 decks
-8%synergy
Deadly Rollick
14%inclusion19 decks135 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion19 decks135 decks
-15%synergy
Stinging Study
11%inclusion15 decks135 decks
11%synergy
Snuff Out
11%inclusion15 decks135 decks
8%synergy
Psychic Strike
10%inclusion14 decks135 decks
10%synergy
Go for the Throat
10%inclusion14 decks135 decks
4%synergy
Maestros Charm
10%inclusion14 decks135 decks
7%synergy
Perplex
10%inclusion14 decks135 decks
9%synergy
Tendrils of Corruption
10%inclusion14 decks135 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion14 decks135 decks
4%synergy
Blood Pact
10%inclusion14 decks135 decks
10%synergy
Mana Drain
10%inclusion13 decks135 decks
-6%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
1%synergy
Drown in the Loch
8.9%inclusion12 decks135 decks
6%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Imp's Mischief
7.4%inclusion10 decks135 decks
6%synergy
Deflecting Swat
7.4%inclusion10 decks135 decks
-11%synergy
Brainstorm
5.9%inclusion8 decks135 decks
-11%synergy
Energybending
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
5.2%inclusion7 decks135 decks
3%synergy
Murder
5.2%inclusion7 decks135 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
-4%synergy
Sorceries
Sign in Blood
54%inclusion73 decks135 decks
51%synergy
Exsanguinate
53%inclusion72 decks135 decks
50%synergy
Toxic Deluge
50%inclusion68 decks135 decks
30%synergy
Night's Whisper
44%inclusion60 decks135 decks
40%synergy
Read the Bones
43%inclusion58 decks135 decks
40%synergy
Essence Pulse
27%inclusion37 decks135 decks
27%synergy
Blasphemous Act
23%inclusion31 decks135 decks
-22%synergy
Reanimate
21%inclusion28 decks135 decks
-3%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
19%inclusion25 decks135 decks
14%synergy
Painful Truths
19%inclusion25 decks135 decks
17%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
15%inclusion20 decks130 decks
13%synergy
Mutilate
13%inclusion18 decks135 decks
13%synergy
Bubbling Muck
13%inclusion17 decks135 decks
12%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Damnation
12%inclusion16 decks135 decks
4%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
11%inclusion15 decks135 decks
7%synergy
Corrupt
10%inclusion14 decks135 decks
10%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
8.1%inclusion11 decks135 decks
4%synergy
Ambition's Cost
8.1%inclusion11 decks135 decks
8%synergy
Syphon Mind
8.1%inclusion11 decks135 decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
7.4%inclusion10 decks135 decks
3%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Day of Black Sun
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Foggy Swamp Visions
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
5.2%inclusion7 decks135 decks
-11%synergy
Profane Tutor
5.2%inclusion7 decks135 decks
1%synergy
Ancient Craving
5.2%inclusion7 decks135 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Well of Lost Dreams
58%inclusion78 decks135 decks
58%synergy
Jet Medallion
57%inclusion77 decks135 decks
54%synergy
Prism Ring
55%inclusion74 decks135 decks
55%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
40%inclusion54 decks135 decks
39%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion51 decks135 decks
11%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
37%inclusion50 decks135 decks
37%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion34 decks135 decks
-4%synergy
Lashwrithe
20%inclusion27 decks135 decks
20%synergy
Whip of Erebos
20%inclusion27 decks135 decks
15%synergy
Tablet of the Guilds
19%inclusion26 decks135 decks
19%synergy
Expedition Map
19%inclusion26 decks135 decks
18%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion20 decks135 decks
3%synergy
Vorpal Sword
14%inclusion19 decks135 decks
14%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
14%inclusion19 decks135 decks
12%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
10%inclusion13 decks135 decks
10%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
8.9%inclusion12 decks135 decks
8%synergy
Excalibur II
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Nightmare Lash
5.9%inclusion8 decks135 decks
6%synergy
Basilisk Collar
5.9%inclusion8 decks135 decks
4%synergy
Shadowspear
5.9%inclusion8 decks135 decks
2%synergy
Mask of Riddles
5.2%inclusion7 decks135 decks
4%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
5.2%inclusion7 decks135 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
59%inclusion79 decks135 decks
48%synergy
Black Market Connections
39%inclusion53 decks135 decks
28%synergy
Exquisite Blood
39%inclusion52 decks135 decks
37%synergy
Greed
36%inclusion48 decks135 decks
35%synergy
Evil Presence
30%inclusion41 decks135 decks
30%synergy
Contaminated Ground
27%inclusion36 decks135 decks
27%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
19%inclusion16 decks84 decks
17%synergy
Trespasser's Curse
17%inclusion23 decks135 decks
15%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
15%inclusion20 decks135 decks
14%synergy
Tainted Well
13%inclusion18 decks135 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
11%inclusion15 decks135 decks
10%synergy
Retreat to Hagra
11%inclusion15 decks135 decks
11%synergy
Lich's Mastery
8.9%inclusion12 decks135 decks
9%synergy
Black Market
7.4%inclusion10 decks135 decks
6%synergy
Underworld Dreams
7.4%inclusion10 decks135 decks
1%synergy
Animate Dead
7.4%inclusion10 decks135 decks
-1%synergy
Liliana's Contract
6.7%inclusion9 decks135 decks
4%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
6.7%inclusion9 decks135 decks
4%synergy
Theater of Horrors
5.9%inclusion8 decks135 decks
5%synergy
Propaganda
5.2%inclusion7 decks135 decks
-9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Geyadrone Dihada
32%inclusion43 decks135 decks
29%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
16%inclusion22 decks135 decks
16%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
75%inclusion101 decks135 decks
61%synergy
Cabal Coffers
61%inclusion82 decks135 decks
56%synergy
Bojuka Bog
47%inclusion64 decks135 decks
23%synergy
Witch's Cottage
25%inclusion34 decks135 decks
25%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion34 decks135 decks
-10%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
23%inclusion31 decks135 decks
23%synergy
Witch's Clinic
13%inclusion18 decks135 decks
13%synergy
Castle Locthwain
13%inclusion17 decks135 decks
12%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
12%inclusion16 decks135 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.2%inclusion7 decks135 decks
-17%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion118 decks135 decks
-1%synergy
Sol Ring
87%inclusion118 decks135 decks
-2%synergy
Relic of Sauron
44%inclusion59 decks135 decks
25%synergy
Rakdos Signet
41%inclusion56 decks135 decks
8%synergy
Dimir Signet
40%inclusion54 decks135 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
32%inclusion43 decks135 decks
-17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
30%inclusion41 decks135 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
24%inclusion33 decks135 decks
-19%synergy
Paradise Plume
24%inclusion32 decks135 decks
24%synergy
Commander's Sphere
23%inclusion31 decks135 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Signet
20%inclusion27 decks135 decks
-13%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion16 decks135 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
10%inclusion14 decks135 decks
-34%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.9%inclusion12 decks135 decks
-13%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
6.7%inclusion9 decks135 decks
5%synergy
Pristine Talisman
6.7%inclusion9 decks135 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
6.7%inclusion9 decks135 decks
-7%synergy
Caged Sun
5.2%inclusion7 decks135 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion132 decks135 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion118 decks135 decks
-4%synergy
Island
85%inclusion115 decks135 decks
-8%synergy
Mountain
82%inclusion111 decks135 decks
-9%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
64%inclusion86 decks135 decks
26%synergy
Xander's Lounge
63%inclusion85 decks135 decks
23%synergy
Sunken Hollow
61%inclusion83 decks135 decks
22%synergy
Watery Grave
61%inclusion83 decks135 decks
14%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
61%inclusion82 decks135 decks
7%synergy
Blood Crypt
59%inclusion80 decks135 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
45%inclusion61 decks135 decks
-11%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
37%inclusion50 decks135 decks
-8%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
35%inclusion47 decks135 decks
0%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
34%inclusion46 decks135 decks
-8%synergy
Polluted Delta
34%inclusion46 decks135 decks
0%synergy
Maestros Theater
30%inclusion41 decks135 decks
21%synergy
Seething Landscape
29%inclusion33 decks115 decks
12%synergy
Raucous Theater
27%inclusion37 decks135 decks
17%synergy
Steam Vents
27%inclusion37 decks135 decks
-17%synergy
Luxury Suite
27%inclusion37 decks135 decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
26%inclusion35 decks135 decks
2%synergy
Tainted Isle
24%inclusion32 decks135 decks
19%synergy
Scalding Tarn
24%inclusion32 decks135 decks
-9%synergy
Fetid Pools
23%inclusion31 decks135 decks
19%synergy
Canyon Slough
22%inclusion30 decks135 decks
18%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
22%inclusion30 decks135 decks
17%synergy
Dismal Backwater
21%inclusion29 decks135 decks
15%synergy
Morphic Pool
21%inclusion29 decks135 decks
-11%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
20%inclusion27 decks135 decks
-7%synergy
Tainted Peak
19%inclusion26 decks135 decks
15%synergy
Haunted Ridge
19%inclusion26 decks135 decks
-2%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
18%inclusion24 decks135 decks
-7%synergy
Undercity Sewers
17%inclusion23 decks135 decks
5%synergy
Badlands
17%inclusion23 decks135 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion23 decks135 decks
7%synergy
Underground Sea
17%inclusion23 decks135 decks
2%synergy
Underground River
16%inclusion22 decks135 decks
-11%synergy
Training Center
14%inclusion19 decks135 decks
-18%synergy
Crypt of the Eternals
13%inclusion17 decks135 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Cave
12%inclusion15 decks124 decks
11%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
11%inclusion15 decks135 decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion15 decks135 decks
-20%synergy
Shivan Reef
10%inclusion14 decks135 decks
-19%synergy
Akoum Refuge
10%inclusion14 decks135 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion14 decks135 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion13 decks135 decks
-10%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
10%inclusion13 decks135 decks
-2%synergy
Ice Tunnel
10%inclusion13 decks135 decks
9%synergy
Jwar Isle Refuge
10%inclusion13 decks135 decks
9%synergy
Volcanic Island
10%inclusion13 decks135 decks
-5%synergy