Sol'kanar the Swamp King (Commander) - Lifegain

Sol'kanar the Swamp King
Rank #1,682
131decks
Benjamin Levin
Sep 9, 2025
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Defiling Daemogoth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Moseo, Vein's New Dean
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Marauding Blight-Priest
84%inclusion110 decks131 decks
84%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
82%inclusion108 decks131 decks
80%synergy
Demon's Horn
79%inclusion104 decks131 decks
79%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
79%inclusion104 decks131 decks
79%synergy
Sanguine Bond
73%inclusion96 decks131 decks
73%synergy
Staff of the Death Magus
71%inclusion93 decks131 decks
71%synergy
Crypt Ghast
71%inclusion93 decks131 decks
70%synergy
Blanket of Night
69%inclusion91 decks131 decks
69%synergy
Witch of the Moors
66%inclusion87 decks131 decks
66%synergy
Dread Presence
63%inclusion83 decks131 decks
63%synergy
Top Cards
Feed the Swarm
66%inclusion87 decks131 decks
38%synergy
Bontu's Monument
64%inclusion84 decks131 decks
63%synergy
Terminate
64%inclusion84 decks131 decks
38%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
62%inclusion81 decks131 decks
62%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
61%inclusion80 decks131 decks
51%synergy
Epicure of Blood
61%inclusion80 decks131 decks
61%synergy
Starscape Cleric
61%inclusion69 decks113 decks
61%synergy
Dark Ritual
60%inclusion78 decks131 decks
23%synergy
Rakdos Charm
59%inclusion77 decks131 decks
44%synergy
Diamond Mare
58%inclusion76 decks131 decks
58%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
49%inclusion64 decks131 decks
44%synergy
Demonic Tutor
33%inclusion43 decks131 decks
12%synergy
Rhystic Study
21%inclusion27 decks131 decks
-3%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
18%inclusion24 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
-8%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
-3%synergy
Necropotence
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Creeping Bloodsucker
57%inclusion75 decks131 decks
53%synergy
Filth
54%inclusion71 decks131 decks
54%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
54%inclusion71 decks131 decks
54%synergy
Painter's Servant
52%inclusion68 decks131 decks
52%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
50%inclusion66 decks131 decks
23%synergy
Veinwitch Coven
50%inclusion66 decks131 decks
50%synergy
Baleful Strix
44%inclusion58 decks131 decks
34%synergy
Great Unclean One
44%inclusion58 decks131 decks
41%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
42%inclusion55 decks131 decks
41%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
41%inclusion54 decks131 decks
41%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
38%inclusion50 decks131 decks
34%synergy
Tivash, Gloom Summoner
37%inclusion49 decks131 decks
37%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
37%inclusion43 decks117 decks
37%synergy
Defiler of Flesh
37%inclusion48 decks131 decks
37%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
35%inclusion46 decks131 decks
23%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
28%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
24%inclusion31 decks131 decks
15%synergy
Blood Artist
23%inclusion30 decks131 decks
20%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
21%inclusion28 decks131 decks
19%synergy
Wall of Limbs
20%inclusion26 decks131 decks
20%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
19%inclusion25 decks131 decks
16%synergy
Plague Drone
18%inclusion24 decks131 decks
16%synergy
Silversmote Ghoul
18%inclusion23 decks131 decks
18%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
18%inclusion23 decks131 decks
16%synergy
Gollum, Obsessed Stalker
17%inclusion22 decks131 decks
17%synergy
Scion of the Swarm
17%inclusion22 decks131 decks
17%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Twilight Prophet
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Bloodbond Vampire
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Murderous Rider
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Sol'Kanar the Tainted
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Pontiff of Blight
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
11%synergy
The Lord of Pain
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Raphael, Fiendish Savior
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Burnished Hart
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Sangromancer
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Soot Imp
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Nazar, the Velvet Fang
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Cat-Gator
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Herald of Slaanesh
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Beamsaw Prospector
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Bedevil
53%inclusion69 decks131 decks
37%synergy
Countersquall
48%inclusion63 decks131 decks
46%synergy
Counterspell
38%inclusion50 decks131 decks
-6%synergy
Infernal Grasp
37%inclusion49 decks131 decks
32%synergy
Consuming Corruption
36%inclusion44 decks122 decks
36%synergy
Defile
34%inclusion45 decks131 decks
34%synergy
Withering Torment
27%inclusion24 decks90 decks
14%synergy
Crosis's Charm
26%inclusion34 decks131 decks
23%synergy
Undermine
20%inclusion26 decks131 decks
20%synergy
Chaos Warp
19%inclusion25 decks131 decks
-16%synergy
Nightcreep
19%inclusion25 decks131 decks
19%synergy
Arcane Denial
16%inclusion21 decks131 decks
-12%synergy
Fire Covenant
15%inclusion20 decks131 decks
14%synergy
Deadly Rollick
15%inclusion20 decks131 decks
-2%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion19 decks131 decks
-8%synergy
Nightmare's Thirst
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
13%synergy
Go for the Throat
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Maestros Charm
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Perplex
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Psychic Strike
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Tendrils of Corruption
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Snuff Out
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Mana Drain
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
-7%synergy
Blood Pact
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Drown in the Loch
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
2%synergy
Imp's Mischief
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Stinging Study
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Deflecting Swat
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
-12%synergy
Brainstorm
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
-11%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Glen Elendra's Answer
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Exsanguinate
54%inclusion71 decks131 decks
50%synergy
Sign in Blood
54%inclusion71 decks131 decks
51%synergy
Toxic Deluge
50%inclusion65 decks131 decks
29%synergy
Night's Whisper
44%inclusion58 decks131 decks
40%synergy
Read the Bones
44%inclusion57 decks131 decks
41%synergy
Essence Pulse
28%inclusion37 decks131 decks
28%synergy
Reanimate
24%inclusion31 decks131 decks
-1%synergy
Blasphemous Act
24%inclusion31 decks131 decks
-21%synergy
Painful Truths
19%inclusion25 decks131 decks
17%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
18%inclusion24 decks131 decks
14%synergy
Mutilate
15%inclusion19 decks131 decks
14%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
15%inclusion19 decks131 decks
12%synergy
Bubbling Muck
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
13%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Damnation
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Corrupt
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Syphon Mind
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Ambition's Cost
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Grim Tutor
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Vandalblast
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
-9%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Profane Tutor
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Soul Immolation
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Well of Lost Dreams
56%inclusion73 decks131 decks
56%synergy
Jet Medallion
55%inclusion72 decks131 decks
52%synergy
Prism Ring
51%inclusion67 decks131 decks
51%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
37%inclusion49 decks131 decks
36%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
34%inclusion45 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
34%inclusion44 decks131 decks
33%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion33 decks131 decks
-4%synergy
Whip of Erebos
20%inclusion26 decks131 decks
15%synergy
Lashwrithe
19%inclusion25 decks131 decks
19%synergy
Tablet of the Guilds
18%inclusion24 decks131 decks
18%synergy
Expedition Map
18%inclusion23 decks131 decks
16%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion20 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Vorpal Sword
15%inclusion19 decks131 decks
14%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
14%inclusion18 decks131 decks
12%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Nightmare Lash
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Basilisk Collar
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Excalibur II
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Grindstone
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Shadowspear
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
5%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
39%inclusion51 decks131 decks
27%synergy
Exquisite Blood
38%inclusion50 decks131 decks
36%synergy
Greed
32%inclusion42 decks131 decks
32%synergy
Evil Presence
32%inclusion42 decks131 decks
32%synergy
Contaminated Ground
30%inclusion39 decks131 decks
30%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
21%inclusion19 decks90 decks
20%synergy
Tainted Well
15%inclusion20 decks131 decks
15%synergy
Trespasser's Curse
15%inclusion19 decks131 decks
13%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
12%synergy
Retreat to Hagra
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Liliana's Contract
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Underworld Dreams
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Animate Dead
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
-1%synergy
Lich's Mastery
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Black Market
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Theater of Horrors
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Geyadrone Dihada
32%inclusion42 decks131 decks
29%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
17%inclusion22 decks131 decks
17%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
73%inclusion96 decks131 decks
59%synergy
Cabal Coffers
59%inclusion77 decks131 decks
54%synergy
Bojuka Bog
47%inclusion62 decks131 decks
23%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion34 decks131 decks
-10%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
25%inclusion33 decks131 decks
25%synergy
Witch's Cottage
24%inclusion32 decks131 decks
24%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
13%synergy
Castle Locthwain
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Witch's Clinic
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
-17%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion112 decks131 decks
-3%synergy
Sol Ring
85%inclusion112 decks131 decks
-4%synergy
Relic of Sauron
43%inclusion56 decks131 decks
24%synergy
Rakdos Signet
41%inclusion54 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Dimir Signet
40%inclusion52 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion41 decks131 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
30%inclusion39 decks131 decks
-19%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
24%inclusion32 decks131 decks
-19%synergy
Commander's Sphere
24%inclusion31 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Paradise Plume
22%inclusion29 decks131 decks
22%synergy
Izzet Signet
19%inclusion25 decks131 decks
-14%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
-34%synergy
Mind Stone
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
-5%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
-14%synergy
Pristine Talisman
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Obelisk of Grixis
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Caged Sun
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion128 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion113 decks131 decks
-5%synergy
Island
85%inclusion111 decks131 decks
-8%synergy
Mountain
82%inclusion107 decks131 decks
-10%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
65%inclusion85 decks131 decks
28%synergy
Sunken Hollow
63%inclusion82 decks131 decks
23%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
62%inclusion81 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Xander's Lounge
62%inclusion81 decks131 decks
22%synergy
Watery Grave
61%inclusion80 decks131 decks
14%synergy
Blood Crypt
59%inclusion77 decks131 decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
45%inclusion59 decks131 decks
-11%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
37%inclusion48 decks131 decks
-8%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
35%inclusion46 decks131 decks
0%synergy
Polluted Delta
34%inclusion45 decks131 decks
0%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
34%inclusion44 decks131 decks
-9%synergy
Seething Landscape
29%inclusion35 decks121 decks
12%synergy
Raucous Theater
28%inclusion37 decks131 decks
18%synergy
Maestros Theater
28%inclusion37 decks131 decks
20%synergy
Steam Vents
27%inclusion36 decks131 decks
-18%synergy
Luxury Suite
26%inclusion34 decks131 decks
-5%synergy
Tainted Isle
25%inclusion33 decks131 decks
21%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion32 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Fetid Pools
23%inclusion30 decks131 decks
19%synergy
Scalding Tarn
23%inclusion30 decks131 decks
-9%synergy
Dismal Backwater
22%inclusion29 decks131 decks
16%synergy
Canyon Slough
22%inclusion29 decks131 decks
18%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
22%inclusion29 decks131 decks
17%synergy
Morphic Pool
21%inclusion27 decks131 decks
-11%synergy
Tainted Peak
20%inclusion26 decks131 decks
16%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
20%inclusion26 decks131 decks
-8%synergy
Undercity Sewers
19%inclusion25 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Haunted Ridge
18%inclusion23 decks131 decks
-4%synergy
Badlands
17%inclusion22 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Underground Sea
17%inclusion22 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
16%inclusion21 decks131 decks
-9%synergy
Underground River
16%inclusion21 decks131 decks
-12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion20 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Training Center
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
-19%synergy
Urza's Cave
12%inclusion16 decks129 decks
12%synergy
Crypt of the Eternals
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
-20%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
-9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Ice Tunnel
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Shivan Reef
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
-19%synergy
Akoum Refuge
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Jwar Isle Refuge
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Geothermal Bog
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
8%synergy