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Ekthi, Contaminator Priest
Price tag $58.15

Legendary Creature — Phyrexian Cleric

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White
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Exhibition: theme first, winning second
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Core: roughly preconstructed deck power
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Upgraded: tuned decks, up to three Game Changers
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Optimized: high power, anything goes
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cEDH: built to win in competitive play

Budget

$ shows the cheapest Ekthi, Contaminator Priest builds, $$$ the most expensive ones.

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New Cards

Recent-set cards showing up in Budget Ekthi, Contaminator Priest decks.

The Everforger The Everforger
+30% Synergy in 32% of decks $23.81
Danitha, Sword of Hope Danitha, Sword of Hope
+23% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.26
Starfleet Communicator Starfleet Communicator
+2% Synergy in 3% of decks $0.30
Federation Resupply Federation Resupply
+1% Synergy in 4% of decks $0.68
Kindred Judgment Kindred Judgment
+1% Synergy in 8% of decks $1.45

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy cards in Budget Ekthi, Contaminator Priest decks.

Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+79% Synergy in 86% of decks $2.61
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+79% Synergy in 83% of decks $3.58
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+78% Synergy in 91% of decks $1.97
Vulpine Harvester Vulpine Harvester
+76% Synergy in 78% of decks $0.42
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+74% Synergy in 78% of decks $1.11
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+72% Synergy in 76% of decks $4.95
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+72% Synergy in 77% of decks $1.48
Wrecking Ball Arm Wrecking Ball Arm
+71% Synergy in 74% of decks $0.37
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+71% Synergy in 87% of decks $1.85
Dispatch Dispatch
+66% Synergy in 75% of decks $0.37

Top Cards

The cards most Budget Ekthi, Contaminator Priest decks run.

Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+79% Synergy in 86% of decks $2.61
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+79% Synergy in 83% of decks $3.58
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+78% Synergy in 91% of decks $1.97
Vulpine Harvester Vulpine Harvester
+76% Synergy in 78% of decks $0.42
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+74% Synergy in 78% of decks $1.11
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+72% Synergy in 76% of decks $4.95
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+72% Synergy in 77% of decks $1.48
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+71% Synergy in 87% of decks $1.85
Dispatch Dispatch
+66% Synergy in 75% of decks $0.37
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+2% Synergy in 78% of decks $1.09

Creatures

Creatures played in Budget Ekthi, Contaminator Priest decks.

Cid, Freeflier Pilot Cid, Freeflier Pilot
+64% Synergy in 69% of decks $0.34
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+62% Synergy in 68% of decks $0.39
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+60% Synergy in 73% of decks $0.36
Kíli the Resourceful Kíli the Resourceful
+53% Synergy in 58% of decks $0.96
Voyager Quickwelder Voyager Quickwelder
+50% Synergy in 53% of decks $0.36
Cloudsteel Kirin Cloudsteel Kirin
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.31
Envoy of the Ancestors Envoy of the Ancestors
+45% Synergy in 48% of decks $0.46
Mite Overseer Mite Overseer
+32% Synergy in 35% of decks $0.42
Armored Skyhunter Armored Skyhunter
+31% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.40
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+25% Synergy in 42% of decks $3.46
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+24% Synergy in 39% of decks $2.87
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+16% Synergy in 22% of decks $1.83
Essence of Orthodoxy Essence of Orthodoxy
+14% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.41
Elesh Norn The Argent Etchings Elesh Norn
+13% Synergy in 16% of decks $8.67
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+12% Synergy in 15% of decks $1.26
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+11% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.36
Balan, Wandering Knight Balan, Wandering Knight
+11% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.39
Adelbert Steiner Adelbert Steiner
+11% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.26
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+10% Synergy in 18% of decks $3.21
Gold Myr Gold Myr
+9% Synergy in 15% of decks $1.01
Leonin Abunas Leonin Abunas
+8% Synergy in 10% of decks $2.40
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+8% Synergy in 10% of decks $1.01
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
+7% Synergy in 12% of decks $2.76
Zenith Chronicler Zenith Chronicler
+6% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.57
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+5% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.88
Kemba, Kha Enduring Kemba, Kha Enduring
+4% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.36
Heavenly Blademaster Heavenly Blademaster
+4% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.42
Leonin Shikari Leonin Shikari
+4% Synergy in 6% of decks $4.70
Phyrexian Censor Phyrexian Censor
+3% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.33
Oswald Fiddlebender Oswald Fiddlebender
+2% Synergy in 6% of decks $2.40
Phyrexian Vindicator Phyrexian Vindicator
+1% Synergy in 10% of decks $6.07
Codsworth, Handy Helper Codsworth, Handy Helper
+0% Synergy in 8% of decks $13.23
Suture Priest Suture Priest
0% Synergy in 12% of decks $4.47
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
-3% Synergy in 8% of decks $20.29
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
-3% Synergy in 14% of decks $4.71
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
-4% Synergy in 5% of decks $29.18
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-8% Synergy in 10% of decks $5.24
Sun Titan Sun Titan
-13% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.32
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-16% Synergy in 8% of decks $3.75

Instants

Instants played in Budget Ekthi, Contaminator Priest decks.

Resistance Reunited Resistance Reunited
+21% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.23
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+18% Synergy in 30% of decks $4.54
Ultimate Magic: Holy Ultimate Magic: Holy
+9% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.31
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+6% Synergy in 75% of decks $0.37
Slash of Light Slash of Light
+5% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.13
Battlefield Improvisation Battlefield Improvisation
+4% Synergy in 5% of decks $5.81
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+2% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.24
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+0% Synergy in 13% of decks $1.84
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+0% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.32
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+0% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.26
Disenchant Disenchant
+0% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.20
Reprieve Reprieve
0% Synergy in 23% of decks $1.48
Bilbo's Gambit Bilbo's Gambit
0% Synergy in 9% of decks $1.23
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
0% Synergy in 12% of decks $2.26
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-2% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.87
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-5% Synergy in 35% of decks $1.45
Erode Erode
-6% Synergy in 6% of decks $9.14
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-8% Synergy in 10% of decks $5.79

Sorceries

Sorceries played in Budget Ekthi, Contaminator Priest decks.

Open the Armory Open the Armory
+36% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.68
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+33% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.33
Open the Vaults Open the Vaults
+30% Synergy in 32% of decks $0.80
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+28% Synergy in 41% of decks $0.42
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+21% Synergy in 26% of decks $1.32
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+12% Synergy in 22% of decks $8.25
Phyrexian Rebirth Phyrexian Rebirth
+9% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.41
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
+8% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.48
Sunfall Sunfall
+8% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.27
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+6% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.34
Unfinished Business Unfinished Business
+3% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.25
Austere Command Austere Command
0% Synergy in 28% of decks $0.41
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
0% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.34
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
-2% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.33

Utility Artifacts

Utility artifacts played in Budget Ekthi, Contaminator Priest decks.

Wrecking Ball Arm Wrecking Ball Arm
+71% Synergy in 74% of decks $0.37
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+58% Synergy in 62% of decks $5.77
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+51% Synergy in 70% of decks $4.68
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+50% Synergy in 68% of decks $3.16
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+49% Synergy in 57% of decks $2.83
Machinist's Arsenal Machinist's Arsenal
+45% Synergy in 47% of decks $0.53
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+44% Synergy in 49% of decks $2.91
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+43% Synergy in 49% of decks $2.52
Batterbone Batterbone
+42% Synergy in 43% of decks $0.34
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+39% Synergy in 49% of decks $3.98
Mandibular Kite Mandibular Kite
+39% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.20
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+36% Synergy in 45% of decks $3.30
Conformer Shuriken Conformer Shuriken
+32% Synergy in 34% of decks $0.32
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+31% Synergy in 36% of decks $1.44
Scytheclaw Scytheclaw
+30% Synergy in 31% of decks $0.31
Godsend Godsend
+29% Synergy in 32% of decks $2.79
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+24% Synergy in 32% of decks $0.38
Kemba's Banner Kemba's Banner
+22% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.37
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+21% Synergy in 24% of decks $0.23
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+20% Synergy in 23% of decks $6.12
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+20% Synergy in 48% of decks $2.58
Dancer's Chakrams Dancer's Chakrams
+19% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.25
Infested Fleshcutter Infested Fleshcutter
+19% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.20
Aettir and Priwen Aettir and Priwen
+18% Synergy in 22% of decks $8.71
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+17% Synergy in 23% of decks $11.37
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+17% Synergy in 26% of decks $8.27
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+15% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.72
Paladin's Arms Paladin's Arms
+15% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.17
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+14% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.28
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+14% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.26
Doc Ock's Tentacles Doc Ock's Tentacles
+13% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.38
Orcrist, Goblin-cleaver Orcrist, Goblin-cleaver
+13% Synergy in 18% of decks $7.92
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+12% Synergy in 16% of decks $2.37
Forebear's Blade Forebear's Blade
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.25
Mace of the Valiant Mace of the Valiant
+11% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.32
Ultima Weapon Ultima Weapon
+11% Synergy in 14% of decks $4.85
Skateboard Skateboard
+11% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.37
Strata Scythe Strata Scythe
+11% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.65
Conqueror's Flail Conqueror's Flail
+10% Synergy in 12% of decks $4.06
Brass Knuckles Brass Knuckles
+10% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.23
Seraphic Greatsword Seraphic Greatsword
+10% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.88
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+10% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.78
Glimmer Lens Glimmer Lens
+10% Synergy in 12% of decks $4.14
Bonehoard Bonehoard
+9% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.86
Cathar's Shield Cathar's Shield
+9% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.24
Plate Armor Plate Armor
+9% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.34
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+7% Synergy in 10% of decks $3.75
Maul of the Skyclaves Maul of the Skyclaves
+7% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.32
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-1% Synergy in 25% of decks $1.26
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-47% Synergy in 13% of decks $9.04

Enchantments

Enchantments played in Budget Ekthi, Contaminator Priest decks.

Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+53% Synergy in 65% of decks $0.29
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+40% Synergy in 47% of decks $3.76
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+35% Synergy in 51% of decks $1.46
Phyrexian Awakening Phyrexian Awakening
+21% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.33
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+15% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.34
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+10% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.43
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+3% Synergy in 14% of decks $11.58
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+3% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.32
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+2% Synergy in 10% of decks $1.81
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+0% Synergy in 9% of decks $4.72
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
0% Synergy in 15% of decks $1.32
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
-2% Synergy in 8% of decks $16.91
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
-3% Synergy in 6% of decks $11.15
All That Glitters All That Glitters
-4% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.74

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers played in Budget Ekthi, Contaminator Priest decks.

Nahiri, the Lithomancer Nahiri, the Lithomancer
+9% Synergy in 11% of decks $1.01

Utility Lands

Utility lands played in Budget Ekthi, Contaminator Priest decks.

Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+35% Synergy in 45% of decks $0.41
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+22% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.59
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+12% Synergy in 20% of decks $2.18
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+9% Synergy in 18% of decks $1.68
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+8% Synergy in 12% of decks $2.26
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+7% Synergy in 16% of decks $7.45
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+7% Synergy in 34% of decks $0.32
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+4% Synergy in 6% of decks $2.28
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+4% Synergy in 6% of decks $1.32
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+4% Synergy in 6% of decks $1.30
Secret Tunnel Secret Tunnel
+3% Synergy in 6% of decks $2.42
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.36
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+0% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.31
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
0% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.30
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
-6% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.31
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-6% Synergy in 9% of decks $6.27
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-10% Synergy in 13% of decks $1.64
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-11% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.61
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-19% Synergy in 7% of decks $5.76
War Room War Room
-19% Synergy in 17% of decks $4.53
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-29% Synergy in 11% of decks $7.46

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing in Budget Ekthi, Contaminator Priest decks.

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+32% Synergy in 43% of decks $2.44
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+24% Synergy in 51% of decks $0.25
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+21% Synergy in 32% of decks $2.72
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+19% Synergy in 36% of decks $1.37
Paradise Mantle Paradise Mantle
+17% Synergy in 19% of decks $8.89
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+17% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.28
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+16% Synergy in 75% of decks $0.25
Fabrication Foundry Fabrication Foundry
+5% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.27
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+2% Synergy in 9% of decks $4.18
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+1% Synergy in 5% of decks $17.77
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+0% Synergy in 84% of decks $0.91

Lands

The lands Budget Ekthi, Contaminator Priest decks run.

The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+13% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.38
Plains Plains
+5% Synergy in 99% of decks $0.08
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+2% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.24
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+0% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.32
Demolition Field Demolition Field
0% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.56
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
0% Synergy in 12% of decks $2.26
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-6% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.32
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-8% Synergy in 10% of decks $5.24

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