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Ekthi, Contaminator Priest
Price tag $58.15

Legendary Creature — Phyrexian Cleric

Brackets

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Exhibition: theme first, winning second
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Core: roughly preconstructed deck power
3
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 Core Ekthi, Contaminator Priest decks.

The Everforger The Everforger
+25% Synergy in 27% of decks $23.81
Danitha, Sword of Hope Danitha, Sword of Hope
+24% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.26
Federation Resupply Federation Resupply
+7% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.68
Emergency Regeneration Emergency Regeneration
+6% Synergy in 7% of decks $2.31
Starfleet Communicator Starfleet Communicator
+5% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.30

High Synergy Cards

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

Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+84% Synergy in 91% of decks $2.61
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+76% Synergy in 80% of decks $3.58
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+76% Synergy in 79% of decks $1.11
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+74% Synergy in 87% of decks $1.97
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+73% Synergy in 89% of decks $1.85
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+69% Synergy in 74% of decks $1.48
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+64% Synergy in 68% of decks $4.95
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+60% Synergy in 64% of decks $5.77
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+59% Synergy in 79% of decks $4.68
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+59% Synergy in 77% of decks $3.16

Top Cards

The cards most Core Ekthi, Contaminator Priest decks run.

Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+84% Synergy in 91% of decks $2.61
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+76% Synergy in 80% of decks $3.58
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+76% Synergy in 79% of decks $1.11
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+74% Synergy in 87% of decks $1.97
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+73% Synergy in 89% of decks $1.85
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+69% Synergy in 74% of decks $1.48
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+64% Synergy in 68% of decks $4.95
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+59% Synergy in 79% of decks $4.68
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+59% Synergy in 77% of decks $3.16
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-4% Synergy in 72% of decks $1.09

Creatures

Creatures played in Core Ekthi, Contaminator Priest decks.

Cid, Freeflier Pilot Cid, Freeflier Pilot
+55% Synergy in 60% of decks $0.34
Kíli the Resourceful Kíli the Resourceful
+51% Synergy in 56% of decks $0.96
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+50% Synergy in 63% of decks $0.36
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+47% Synergy in 54% of decks $0.39
Cloudsteel Kirin Cloudsteel Kirin
+37% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.31
Codsworth, Handy Helper Codsworth, Handy Helper
+36% Synergy in 44% of decks $13.23
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+36% Synergy in 46% of decks $29.18
Halvar, God of Battle Sword of the Realms Halvar, God of Battle
+34% Synergy in 38% of decks $20.53
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
+29% Synergy in 35% of decks $20.82
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+25% Synergy in 40% of decks $2.87
Voyager Quickwelder Voyager Quickwelder
+23% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.36
Armored Skyhunter Armored Skyhunter
+22% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.40
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+18% Synergy in 35% of decks $3.46
Mite Overseer Mite Overseer
+17% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.42
Envoy of the Ancestors Envoy of the Ancestors
+17% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.46
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+16% Synergy in 22% of decks $1.83
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+16% Synergy in 35% of decks $5.24
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
+15% Synergy in 21% of decks $2.76
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+14% Synergy in 22% of decks $3.21
Elesh Norn The Argent Etchings Elesh Norn
+13% Synergy in 16% of decks $8.67
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+12% Synergy in 24% of decks $20.29
Essence of Orthodoxy Essence of Orthodoxy
+10% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.41
Leonin Shikari Leonin Shikari
+9% Synergy in 11% of decks $4.70
Stonehewer Giant Stonehewer Giant
+8% Synergy in 12% of decks $7.39
Leonin Abunas Leonin Abunas
+8% Synergy in 10% of decks $2.40
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+7% Synergy in 10% of decks $1.01
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+6% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.36
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+5% Synergy in 17% of decks $46.06
Phyrexian Vindicator Phyrexian Vindicator
+5% Synergy in 15% of decks $6.07
Gold Myr Gold Myr
+5% Synergy in 12% of decks $1.01
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+5% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.38
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+4% Synergy in 5% of decks $7.82
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+4% Synergy in 12% of decks $26.45
Adelbert Steiner Adelbert Steiner
+4% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.26
Oswald Fiddlebender Oswald Fiddlebender
+3% Synergy in 7% of decks $2.40
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+3% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.88
Suture Priest Suture Priest
-1% Synergy in 11% of decks $4.47
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-5% Synergy in 27% of decks $54.41
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
-7% Synergy in 10% of decks $4.71
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
-13% Synergy in 7% of decks $11.06
Sun Titan Sun Titan
-14% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.32
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
-16% Synergy in 6% of decks $1.38
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-18% Synergy in 6% of decks $3.75

Instants

Instants played in Core Ekthi, Contaminator Priest decks.

Dispatch Dispatch
+54% Synergy in 63% of decks $0.37
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+20% Synergy in 32% of decks $4.54
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+13% Synergy in 27% of decks $8.47
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+11% Synergy in 24% of decks $2.26
Resistance Reunited Resistance Reunited
+9% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.23
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+6% Synergy in 32% of decks $7.75
Ultimate Magic: Holy Ultimate Magic: Holy
+5% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.31
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+5% Synergy in 31% of decks $15.93
Battlefield Improvisation Battlefield Improvisation
+4% Synergy in 6% of decks $5.81
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+4% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.24
Bilbo's Gambit Bilbo's Gambit
+2% Synergy in 12% of decks $1.23
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+2% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.32
Erode Erode
+2% Synergy in 15% of decks $9.14
Get Lost Get Lost
+1% Synergy in 7% of decks $3.47
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+0% Synergy in 5% of decks $6.09
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+0% Synergy in 18% of decks $5.79
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-2% Synergy in 65% of decks $0.37
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
-4% Synergy in 7% of decks $1.84
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-4% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.26
Reprieve Reprieve
-4% Synergy in 19% of decks $1.48
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-5% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.87
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-5% Synergy in 35% of decks $1.45
Disenchant Disenchant
-6% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.20

Sorceries

Sorceries played in Core Ekthi, Contaminator Priest decks.

Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+45% Synergy in 55% of decks $8.25
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+34% Synergy in 48% of decks $2.68
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+26% Synergy in 32% of decks $0.33
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+19% Synergy in 23% of decks $1.32
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+18% Synergy in 31% of decks $0.42
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+9% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.34
Open the Vaults Open the Vaults
+7% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.80
Sunfall Sunfall
+6% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.27
Phyrexian Rebirth Phyrexian Rebirth
+5% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.41
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
0% Synergy in 6% of decks $4.35
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
0% Synergy in 5% of decks $5.29
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
-3% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.48
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-4% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.34
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-8% Synergy in 5% of decks $1.40
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
-8% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.33
Austere Command Austere Command
-11% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.41

Utility Artifacts

Utility artifacts played in Core Ekthi, Contaminator Priest decks.

Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+60% Synergy in 64% of decks $5.77
Orcrist, Goblin-cleaver Orcrist, Goblin-cleaver
+50% Synergy in 55% of decks $7.92
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+50% Synergy in 54% of decks $2.91
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+49% Synergy in 53% of decks $9.65
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+44% Synergy in 51% of decks $2.83
Aettir and Priwen Aettir and Priwen
+44% Synergy in 48% of decks $8.71
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+40% Synergy in 48% of decks $40.15
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+40% Synergy in 49% of decks $43.03
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+40% Synergy in 46% of decks $46.39
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+37% Synergy in 50% of decks $37.83
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+34% Synergy in 39% of decks $18.64
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+33% Synergy in 42% of decks $8.27
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+31% Synergy in 35% of decks $9.09
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+29% Synergy in 37% of decks $3.30
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+28% Synergy in 39% of decks $30.52
Andúril, Narsil Reforged Andúril, Narsil Reforged
+27% Synergy in 29% of decks $9.64
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+26% Synergy in 54% of decks $2.58
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+25% Synergy in 33% of decks $16.60
Batterskull Batterskull
+25% Synergy in 26% of decks $4.52
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+24% Synergy in 33% of decks $3.98
Godsend Godsend
+24% Synergy in 26% of decks $2.79
Ultima Weapon Ultima Weapon
+20% Synergy in 22% of decks $4.85
Machinist's Arsenal Machinist's Arsenal
+19% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.53
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+19% Synergy in 55% of decks $1.26
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+18% Synergy in 25% of decks $11.37
Sword of War and Peace Sword of War and Peace
+18% Synergy in 21% of decks $9.29
Sword of Sinew and Steel Sword of Sinew and Steel
+18% Synergy in 21% of decks $9.39
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+17% Synergy in 24% of decks $2.52
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+17% Synergy in 21% of decks $2.61
Mandibular Kite Mandibular Kite
+16% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.20
Conformer Shuriken Conformer Shuriken
+16% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.32
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+15% Synergy in 24% of decks $22.82
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+15% Synergy in 17% of decks $27.74
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+14% Synergy in 17% of decks $3.75
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+14% Synergy in 17% of decks $6.12
Batterbone Batterbone
+14% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.34
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+14% Synergy in 19% of decks $1.44
Sword of Body and Mind Sword of Body and Mind
+14% Synergy in 16% of decks $18.27
Scytheclaw Scytheclaw
+13% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.31
Nazgûl Battle-Mace Nazgûl Battle-Mace
+13% Synergy in 15% of decks $14.77
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+13% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.38
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+12% Synergy in 16% of decks $2.37
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+12% Synergy in 18% of decks $7.56
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+12% Synergy in 14% of decks $20.47
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+11% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.23
Conqueror's Flail Conqueror's Flail
+11% Synergy in 13% of decks $4.06
Sword of Kaldra Sword of Kaldra
+10% Synergy in 11% of decks $18.78
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+6% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.72
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-9% Synergy in 17% of decks $1.26
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-35% Synergy in 25% of decks $9.04

Enchantments

Enchantments played in Core Ekthi, Contaminator Priest decks.

Forge Anew Forge Anew
+53% Synergy in 60% of decks $3.76
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+40% Synergy in 51% of decks $0.29
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+39% Synergy in 50% of decks $16.91
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+36% Synergy in 46% of decks $11.58
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+18% Synergy in 34% of decks $1.46
Phyrexian Awakening Phyrexian Awakening
+9% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.33
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+7% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.43
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+6% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.34
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+2% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.32
Renewed Solidarity Renewed Solidarity
+1% Synergy in 5% of decks $4.08
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+1% Synergy in 10% of decks $4.72
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+0% Synergy in 10% of decks $11.15
Gleaming Splendor Gleaming Splendor
-2% Synergy in 11% of decks $31.76
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
-2% Synergy in 6% of decks $10.72
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-4% Synergy in 11% of decks $33.72
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-4% Synergy in 12% of decks $1.32
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
-4% Synergy in 7% of decks $59.91
Land Tax Land Tax
-4% Synergy in 29% of decks $16.85
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-16% Synergy in 5% of decks $7.01

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers played in Core Ekthi, Contaminator Priest decks.

Nahiri, the Lithomancer Nahiri, the Lithomancer
+8% Synergy in 10% of decks $1.01
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+3% Synergy in 5% of decks $26.75

Utility Lands

Utility lands played in Core Ekthi, Contaminator Priest decks.

Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+46% Synergy in 56% of decks $0.41
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+41% Synergy in 49% of decks $18.14
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+37% Synergy in 51% of decks $0.59
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+35% Synergy in 44% of decks $7.45
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+28% Synergy in 35% of decks $2.18
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+22% Synergy in 34% of decks $39.55
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+20% Synergy in 32% of decks $28.32
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+19% Synergy in 46% of decks $0.32
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+18% Synergy in 27% of decks $1.68
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+14% Synergy in 17% of decks $2.26
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+13% Synergy in 15% of decks $15.17
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+13% Synergy in 29% of decks $6.27
Inkmoth Nexus Inkmoth Nexus
+10% Synergy in 12% of decks $13.96
Secret Tunnel Secret Tunnel
+9% Synergy in 12% of decks $2.42
War Room War Room
+7% Synergy in 44% of decks $4.53
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+5% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.30
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+5% Synergy in 7% of decks $2.28
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+5% Synergy in 7% of decks $1.32
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+5% Synergy in 7% of decks $1.30
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+4% Synergy in 12% of decks $2.51
Fountainport Fountainport
+2% Synergy in 6% of decks $2.90
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.36
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-1% Synergy in 25% of decks $5.76
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-2% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.31
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-2% Synergy in 20% of decks $6.95
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy in 20% of decks $1.64
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-4% Synergy in 36% of decks $7.46
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-18% Synergy in 13% of decks $48.04

Mana Artifacts

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

Paradise Mantle Paradise Mantle
+34% Synergy in 36% of decks $8.89
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+20% Synergy in 24% of decks $17.77
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+16% Synergy in 27% of decks $2.44
The Mind Stone The Mind Stone
+9% Synergy in 21% of decks $45.17
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+8% Synergy in 18% of decks $2.72
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+6% Synergy in 11% of decks $216.30
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+6% Synergy in 23% of decks $1.37
Fabrication Foundry Fabrication Foundry
+4% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.27
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+3% Synergy in 6% of decks $3.09
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy in 62% of decks $0.25
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+2% Synergy in 8% of decks $4.18
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+2% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.25
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
0% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.28
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy in 82% of decks $0.91

Lands

The lands Core Ekthi, Contaminator Priest decks run.

The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+18% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.38
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+16% Synergy in 35% of decks $5.24
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+11% Synergy in 24% of decks $2.26
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+4% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.24
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+3% Synergy in 5% of decks $3.70
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.56
Mirrex Mirrex
+2% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.81
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+2% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.32
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.35
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+1% Synergy in 5% of decks $2.92
Command Tower Command Tower
+0% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.28
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+0% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.44
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
0% Synergy in 6% of decks $4.35
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy in 92% of decks $0.08
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
-4% Synergy in 7% of decks $48.99
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-7% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.32

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