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

Sol'kanar the Swamp King
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Benjamin Levin
Sep 9, 2025
Benjamin Levin
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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Emeritus of Woe
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Starscape Cleric
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
100%synergy
Witch of the Moors
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
100%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
100%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
99%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
83%synergy
Epicure of Blood
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
83%synergy
Blanket of Night
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
83%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
83%synergy
Crypt Ghast
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
83%synergy
Exquisite Blood
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
82%synergy
Top Cards
Creeping Bloodsucker
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
79%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
81%synergy
Dark Ritual
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Terminate
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
58%synergy
Exsanguinate
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
79%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
73%synergy
Blood Artist
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
64%synergy
Filth
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
66%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
40%synergy
Feed the Swarm
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Rhystic Study
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Demonic Tutor
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Jeska's Will
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
0%synergy
Opposition Agent
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Ancient Tomb
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
The One Ring
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Mana Vault
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Gamble
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
66%synergy
Wall of Limbs
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
50%synergy
Baleful Strix
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
40%synergy
Diamond Mare
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
50%synergy
Painter's Servant
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
50%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
50%synergy
Dread Presence
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Twilight Prophet
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Veinwitch Coven
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Tivash, Gloom Summoner
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Scion of the Swarm
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Great Unclean One
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Starlit Soothsayer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Tree of Perdition
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Murderous Rider
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Illuminor Szeras
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Dream Thrush
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Blade Juggler
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Defiler of Flesh
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Blood Seeker
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Reef Shaman
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Gumdrop Poisoner
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Silversmote Ghoul
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Restless Bloodseeker
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Nightshade Harvester
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Gollum, Obsessed Stalker
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Callous Bloodmage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Bloodbond Vampire
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
The Lord of Pain
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Kaervek the Merciless
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
The Speed Demon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Shadow Guildmage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Deadly Rollick
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Consuming Corruption
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
50%synergy
Rakdos Charm
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
35%synergy
Countersquall
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Bedevil
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
34%synergy
Withering Torment
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
38%synergy
Defile
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Undermine
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Mana Drain
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Spoils of Evil
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Glen Elendra's Answer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Hero's Downfall
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Chaos Warp
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-18%synergy
Drown in the Loch
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Psychic Strike
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Moment of Defiance
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Annihilate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Entomb
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Go for the Throat
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Imp's Mischief
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Snuff Out
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Brainstorm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Chain Assassination
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Afflict
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Consider
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Opt
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Burnt Offering
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Nightcreep
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Darkness
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Infernal Grasp
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Cling to Dust
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Nightmare's Thirst
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Get Out
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Bladebrand
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-5%synergy
Aphotic Wisps
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Crosis's Charm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Deathlace
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Mystical Tutor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Diabolic Tutor
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Read the Bones
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Reanimate
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Toxic Deluge
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Essence Pulse
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Night's Whisper
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Sign in Blood
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Soul Immolation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Vandalblast
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
0%synergy
Bubbling Muck
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Fabricate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Last Caress
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Ringsight
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Demonic Counsel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Blasphemous Act
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-28%synergy
Brain Pry
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Morsel Theft
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Ribbons of Night
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Brainbite
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Villainous Wrath
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Jet Medallion
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
64%synergy
Demon's Horn
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
67%synergy
Bontu's Monument
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
50%synergy
Staff of the Death Magus
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
50%synergy
Prism Ring
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Lashwrithe
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Whip of Erebos
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Vorpal Sword
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Ankh of Mishra
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Shadowspear
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Expedition Map
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Grindstone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mask of Riddles
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-10%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Basilisk Collar
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Excalibur II
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Enchantments
Sanguine Bond
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
66%synergy
Black Market Connections
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
38%synergy
Greed
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Contaminated Ground
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Underworld Dreams
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Curiosity
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Evil Presence
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Midnight Snack
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Grievous Wound
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Intimidation Campaign
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Maddening Hex
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Vampiric Rites
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Lich's Mastery
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Smoke
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Power Artifact
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Wound Reflection
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Tainted Well
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Painful Quandary
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Dark Suspicions
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Pestilence
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Infernal Darkness
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Planeswalkers
Geyadrone Dihada
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
66%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
53%synergy
Cabal Coffers
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Westvale Abbey
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Rivendell
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Saga
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Witch's Cottage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-19%synergy
Hammerheim
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Everglades
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
-21%synergy
Sol Ring
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
-23%synergy
Relic of Sauron
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-3%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Signet
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-16%synergy
Paradise Plume
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Dimir Signet
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-19%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Watery Grave
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
53%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Island
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
-9%synergy
Sunken Hollow
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Steam Vents
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Blood Crypt
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Xander's Lounge
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Mountain
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
-41%synergy
Badlands
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Underground Sea
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Scalding Tarn
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Crosis's Catacombs
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Polluted Delta
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Tainted Isle
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Raucous Theater
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Undercity Sewers
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Canyon Slough
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-40%synergy
Seething Landscape
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
0%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Fetid Pools
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Deceit
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-28%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Grixis Panorama
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Malice
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Luxury Suite
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-15%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-26%synergy
Maestros Theater
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Peak
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-14%synergy
Volcanic Island
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Crypt of the Eternals
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Marsh Flats
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-11%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-18%synergy
Oscorp Industries
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
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