Sol'kanar the Swamp King (Commander) - Expensive Lifegain

Sol'kanar the Swamp King
Rank #1,624
15decks
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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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Demon's Horn
93%inclusion14 decks15 decks
93%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
93%inclusion14 decks15 decks
93%synergy
Crypt Ghast
93%inclusion14 decks15 decks
93%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
93%inclusion14 decks15 decks
91%synergy
Dread Presence
87%inclusion13 decks15 decks
87%synergy
Staff of the Death Magus
87%inclusion13 decks15 decks
87%synergy
Painter's Servant
87%inclusion13 decks15 decks
87%synergy
Bontu's Monument
87%inclusion13 decks15 decks
85%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
100%inclusion15 decks15 decks
85%synergy
Cabal Coffers
87%inclusion13 decks15 decks
81%synergy
Top Cards
Terminate
80%inclusion12 decks15 decks
54%synergy
Sanguine Bond
80%inclusion12 decks15 decks
79%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
80%inclusion12 decks15 decks
80%synergy
Exquisite Blood
80%inclusion12 decks15 decks
78%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
80%inclusion12 decks15 decks
80%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
80%inclusion12 decks15 decks
69%synergy
Jet Medallion
73%inclusion11 decks15 decks
71%synergy
Bedevil
73%inclusion11 decks15 decks
55%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
67%inclusion10 decks15 decks
62%synergy
Prism Ring
67%inclusion10 decks15 decks
67%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
73%inclusion11 decks15 decks
68%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
60%inclusion9 decks15 decks
43%synergy
Demonic Tutor
60%inclusion9 decks15 decks
38%synergy
Rhystic Study
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
15%synergy
The One Ring
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
20%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Necropotence
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Ad Nauseam
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Opposition Agent
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
67%inclusion10 decks15 decks
58%synergy
Baleful Strix
67%inclusion10 decks15 decks
57%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
67%inclusion10 decks15 decks
65%synergy
Filth
60%inclusion9 decks15 decks
59%synergy
Witch of the Moors
60%inclusion9 decks15 decks
60%synergy
Veinwitch Coven
60%inclusion9 decks15 decks
60%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
60%inclusion9 decks15 decks
60%synergy
Starscape Cleric
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
58%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
39%synergy
Diamond Mare
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
53%synergy
Epicure of Blood
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
53%synergy
Great Unclean One
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
50%synergy
Blood Artist
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
44%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
21%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
44%synergy
Defiler of Flesh
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
40%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
35%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
33%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
26%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
17%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
18%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
17%synergy
Tivash, Gloom Summoner
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
20%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
18%synergy
Murderous Rider
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Wall of Limbs
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Bloodbond Vampire
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Pontiff of Blight
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
The Lord of Pain
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Phage the Untouchable
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Tourach, Dread Cantor
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Dream Devourer
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Abhorrent Overlord
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Marchesa, the Black Rose
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Mishra, Claimed by Gix
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Acererak the Archlich
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Rowan, Scion of War
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Ertai Resurrected
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
67%inclusion10 decks15 decks
34%synergy
Rakdos Charm
67%inclusion10 decks15 decks
51%synergy
Deadly Rollick
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
38%synergy
Counterspell
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
9%synergy
Countersquall
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
45%synergy
Undermine
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
40%synergy
Mana Drain
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
24%synergy
Fire Covenant
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
32%synergy
Snuff Out
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
30%synergy
Infernal Grasp
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
28%synergy
Defile
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
26%synergy
Consuming Corruption
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Drown in the Loch
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
17%synergy
Perplex
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
18%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
14%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
-4%synergy
Crosis's Charm
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
17%synergy
Withering Torment
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Stinging Study
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Psychic Strike
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Nightmare's Thirst
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
-16%synergy
Deflecting Swat
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
-4%synergy
Kill! Maim! Burn!
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Recoil
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Fatal Push
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-20%synergy
Go for the Throat
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
0%synergy
Imp's Mischief
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Negate
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-17%synergy
Stubborn Denial
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Undying Evil
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Hurl Through Hell
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Moonlight Bargain
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Dimir Charm
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Ritual
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-2%synergy
Unnatural Endurance
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Tainted Indulgence
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Tendrils of Corruption
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Flusterstorm
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-1%synergy
Nightcreep
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Tyrant's Scorn
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Dismember
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
67%inclusion10 decks15 decks
34%synergy
Toxic Deluge
67%inclusion10 decks15 decks
46%synergy
Exsanguinate
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
50%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
43%synergy
Night's Whisper
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
35%synergy
Sign in Blood
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
36%synergy
Reanimate
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Mutilate
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
27%synergy
Grim Tutor
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
22%synergy
Bubbling Muck
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
20%synergy
Read the Bones
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
17%synergy
Blasphemous Act
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
-27%synergy
Damnation
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Essence Pulse
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Nuclear Fallout
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Profane Transfusion
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-10%synergy
Scarscale Ritual
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Fatal Grudge
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Painful Truths
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Killing Wave
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Vision
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Sorin's Vengeance
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Craving
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Corrupt
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Dreadbore
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Aetherflux Reservoir
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
52%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
53%synergy
Whip of Erebos
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
35%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
40%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Expedition Map
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
25%synergy
Lashwrithe
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Shadowspear
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Grindstone
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Mask of Riddles
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Basilisk Collar
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Cyclopean Tomb
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Filter
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Vorpal Sword
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Tablet of the Guilds
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Compass
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Wand of Orcus
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Plate
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Dragon's Claw
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Executioner's Capsule
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Blanket of Night
60%inclusion9 decks15 decks
60%synergy
Black Market Connections
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
41%synergy
Greed
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
40%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
32%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Black Market
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
25%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
25%synergy
Trespasser's Curse
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Retreat to Hagra
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
0%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Hecatomb
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Descent into Avernus
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Evil Presence
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Tainted Remedy
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Contaminated Ground
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Shade's Form
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Omniscience
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Phantasmal Terrain
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Underworld Dreams
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
0%synergy
Shadows of the Past
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Koskun Falls
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Wound Reflection
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Tainted Well
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Gate to Phyrexia
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Animate Dead
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-2%synergy
Oubliette
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Dark Prophecy
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Heartless Summoning
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Geyadrone Dihada
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
24%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
20%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Ob Nixilis Reignited
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Sorin Markov
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
16%synergy
Witch's Cottage
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
39%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
-2%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
33%synergy
Witch's Clinic
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
8%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
High Market
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
-9%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
1%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Radiant Fountain
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-1%synergy
Inventors' Fair
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Castle Locthwain
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Spawning Pool
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion14 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion13 decks15 decks
-1%synergy
Relic of Sauron
60%inclusion9 decks15 decks
39%synergy
Dimir Signet
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
1%synergy
Rakdos Signet
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
-15%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
-22%synergy
Paradise Plume
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
-15%synergy
Caged Sun
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Mana Crypt
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Signet
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
-22%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
-8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-16%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-37%synergy
Crowded Crypt
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-9%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
1%synergy
Obsidian Obelisk
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Badlands
100%inclusion15 decks15 decks
85%synergy
Underground Sea
100%inclusion15 decks15 decks
85%synergy
Blood Crypt
93%inclusion14 decks15 decks
50%synergy
Swamp
93%inclusion14 decks15 decks
1%synergy
Xander's Lounge
93%inclusion14 decks15 decks
52%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion13 decks15 decks
-5%synergy
Watery Grave
87%inclusion13 decks15 decks
41%synergy
Volcanic Island
73%inclusion11 decks15 decks
59%synergy
Luxury Suite
60%inclusion9 decks15 decks
28%synergy
Polluted Delta
60%inclusion9 decks15 decks
27%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
60%inclusion9 decks15 decks
26%synergy
Steam Vents
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
15%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
-3%synergy
Island
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
-39%synergy
Morphic Pool
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
20%synergy
Mountain
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
-45%synergy
Sunken Hollow
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Raucous Theater
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
25%synergy
Undercity Sewers
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
24%synergy
Canyon Slough
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
29%synergy
Urza's Cave
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Fetid Pools
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
22%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
-18%synergy
Scalding Tarn
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
-5%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
14%synergy
Mana Confluence
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
8%synergy
Training Center
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
-13%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
-43%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
-12%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
-29%synergy
Underground River
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
-13%synergy
Maestros Theater
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
-19%synergy
Crypt of the Eternals
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Marsh Flats
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Haunted Ridge
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
-8%synergy
City of Brass
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
0%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
-13%synergy
Blazemire Verge
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Seething Landscape
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-10%synergy
Thundering Falls
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-3%synergy
Tainted Isle
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-5%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-6%synergy