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

Sol'kanar the Swamp King
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Benjamin Levin
Sep 9, 2025
Benjamin Levin
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Witch of the Moors
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
87%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
87%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
87%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
75%synergy
Starscape Cleric
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
75%synergy
Blanket of Night
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
75%synergy
Crypt Ghast
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
74%synergy
Exquisite Blood
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
73%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
71%synergy
Exsanguinate
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
71%synergy
Top Cards
Phyrexian Arena
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
66%synergy
Terminate
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Feed the Swarm
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Dark Ritual
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Filth
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
62%synergy
Sanguine Bond
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
62%synergy
Jet Medallion
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
62%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
62%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Demonic Tutor
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Ancient Tomb
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
The One Ring
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Rhystic Study
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Notion Thief
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Jeska's Will
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Opposition Agent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Epicure of Blood
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
62%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
62%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
62%synergy
Blood Artist
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Baleful Strix
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Diamond Mare
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Tivash, Gloom Summoner
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Painter's Servant
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Dread Presence
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Wall of Limbs
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Silversmote Ghoul
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Veinwitch Coven
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Defiler of Flesh
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Reef Shaman
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Twilight Prophet
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Scion of the Swarm
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Great Unclean One
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Stensian Sanguinist
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Moseo, Vein's New Dean
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Starlit Soothsayer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tree of Perdition
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dream Devourer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Murderous Rider
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Illuminor Szeras
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dream Thrush
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Blade Juggler
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Gollum, Scheming Guide
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Blood Seeker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Gumdrop Poisoner
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Harvester of Souls
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Restless Bloodseeker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Nightshade Harvester
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Deadly Rollick
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Bedevil
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Consuming Corruption
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Defile
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Rakdos Charm
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Countersquall
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Withering Torment
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Undermine
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Mana Drain
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Infernal Grasp
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Nightmare's Thirst
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Spoils of Evil
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Glen Elendra's Answer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Hero's Downfall
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Drown in the Loch
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Psychic Strike
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Moment of Defiance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Annihilate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Entomb
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Go for the Throat
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Imp's Mischief
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Snuff Out
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Brainstorm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Chain Assassination
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Stubborn Denial
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Afflict
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Consider
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Opt
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Burnt Offering
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Nightcreep
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Darkness
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Cling to Dust
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Get Out
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bladebrand
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bolt Bend
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Blood Pact
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Aphotic Wisps
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Crosis's Charm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Deathlace
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mystical Tutor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Toxic Deluge
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Read the Bones
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Night's Whisper
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Sign in Blood
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Essence Pulse
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Soul Immolation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Bubbling Muck
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fabricate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Last Caress
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ringsight
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Demonic Counsel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-32%synergy
Brain Pry
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Gamble
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Corrupt
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Morsel Theft
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ribbons of Night
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Brainbite
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Villainous Wrath
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Demon's Horn
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
62%synergy
Prism Ring
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Whip of Erebos
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Bontu's Monument
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Staff of the Death Magus
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Vorpal Sword
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Expedition Map
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Excalibur II
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Lashwrithe
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Chalice of Life
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Ankh of Mishra
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Shadowspear
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Grindstone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fireshrieker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mask of Riddles
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Champion's Helm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Tome of Legends
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lead Pipe
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Basilisk Collar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Greed
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Curiosity
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Contaminated Ground
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Lich's Mastery
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Underworld Dreams
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Tainted Well
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Underworld Connections
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Evil Presence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Midnight Snack
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Grievous Wound
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Traveler's Cloak
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Intimidation Campaign
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Maddening Hex
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Vampiric Rites
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Smoke
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Power Artifact
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mark of the Vampire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wound Reflection
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Painful Quandary
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Dark Suspicions
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dragon Cultist
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Pestilence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Infernal Darkness
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Planeswalkers
Geyadrone Dihada
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ob Nixilis Reignited
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
51%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Cabal Coffers
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Witch's Cottage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Westvale Abbey
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mortuary Mire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rivendell
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Hammerheim
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Everglades
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Sol Ring
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
-15%synergy
Relic of Sauron
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Fellwar Stone
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Signet
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Dimir Signet
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Obelisk of Grixis
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-32%synergy
Pristine Talisman
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-32%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Paradise Plume
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-0%synergy
The Soul Stone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Island
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Sunken Hollow
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Watery Grave
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Mountain
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
-29%synergy
Xander's Lounge
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Steam Vents
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Blood Crypt
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Tainted Isle
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Badlands
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-32%synergy
Seething Landscape
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Underground Sea
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-22%synergy
Maestros Theater
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Tainted Peak
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Path of Ancestry
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Scalding Tarn
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Crosis's Catacombs
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Polluted Delta
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Raucous Theater
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Undercity Sewers
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-0%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Canyon Slough
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Fetid Pools
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Deceit
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-14%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Ferrous Lake
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Sulfur Falls
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-35%synergy
Grixis Panorama
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Malice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Luxury Suite
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-19%synergy
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