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Ertai, the Corrupted
Price tag $1.08

Legendary CreaturePhyrexian Human Wizard

Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for B
Esper

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1690 Current Rank
#1631 Last Week
#1450 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Ertai, the Corrupted.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Ertai, the Corrupted decks.

Bitterbloom Bearer Bitterbloom Bearer
+4% Synergy $24.16
Mornsong Aria Mornsong Aria
+4% Synergy $0.44
Deceit Deceit
+1% Synergy $18.51
Donnie & April, Adorkable Duo Donnie & April, Adorkable Duo
0% Synergy
Morningtide's Light Morningtide's Light
0% Synergy $3.85

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Ertai, the Corrupted's abilities and overall game plan.

Hatching Plans Hatching Plans
+49% Synergy $0.37
Lullmage Mentor Lullmage Mentor
+41% Synergy $2.40
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+38% Synergy $8.99
Guile Guile
+36% Synergy $0.81
Treacherous Blessing Treacherous Blessing
+35% Synergy $0.23
Induced Amnesia Induced Amnesia
+32% Synergy $0.24
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+32% Synergy $25.37
Zur the Enchanter Zur the Enchanter
+32% Synergy $1.03
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+31% Synergy $0.72
Hanna, Ship's Navigator Hanna, Ship's Navigator
+30% Synergy $0.27

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Ertai, the Corrupted decks.

Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+23% Synergy $0.26
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+21% Synergy $3.28
Propaganda Propaganda
+19% Synergy $3.23
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+18% Synergy $5.73
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+11% Synergy $4.38
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+10% Synergy $8.92
Counterspell Counterspell
+3% Synergy $1.60
Void Rend Void Rend
+3% Synergy $0.39
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-5% Synergy $0.93
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-14% Synergy $1.16

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+6% Synergy $53.63
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+3% Synergy $57.52
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+3% Synergy $31.52
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+1% Synergy $40.86
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-1% Synergy $48.00
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-1% Synergy $61.04
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-1% Synergy $14.79
Force of Will Force of Will
-2% Synergy $62.72
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-3% Synergy $47.42
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-4% Synergy $45.55

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Ertai, the Corrupted's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Aura Thief Aura Thief
+28% Synergy $14.21
Drumbellower Drumbellower
+28% Synergy $12.77
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+27% Synergy $2.34
Alela, Artful Provocateur Alela, Artful Provocateur
+23% Synergy $0.88
Ashiok's Reaper Ashiok's Reaper
+23% Synergy $0.07
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+22% Synergy $0.11
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+21% Synergy $0.89
Vizier of Tumbling Sands Vizier of Tumbling Sands
+21% Synergy $0.13
Ioreth of the Healing House Ioreth of the Healing House
+21% Synergy $0.19
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+19% Synergy $0.25
Ertai Resurrected Ertai Resurrected
+18% Synergy $0.59
Fatestitcher Fatestitcher
+15% Synergy $0.99
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+14% Synergy $0.23
Starfield Mystic Starfield Mystic
+14% Synergy $0.30
Entity Tracker Entity Tracker
+13% Synergy $0.52
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
+13% Synergy $7.53
Inquisitive Glimmer Inquisitive Glimmer
+12% Synergy $0.22
Aphetto Alchemist Aphetto Alchemist
+12% Synergy $3.32
Auramancer Auramancer
+11% Synergy $0.10
Academy Rector Academy Rector
+11% Synergy $67.62
Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+10% Synergy $0.45
Doomwake Giant Doomwake Giant
+9% Synergy $0.18
Grim Guardian Grim Guardian
+9% Synergy $0.38
Neva, Stalked by Nightmares Neva, Stalked by Nightmares
+9% Synergy $0.06
Warehouse Tabby Warehouse Tabby
+8% Synergy $0.09
Wicked Visitor Wicked Visitor
+8% Synergy $0.07
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn Heliod, the Warped Eclipse Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
+7% Synergy $1.88
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+7% Synergy $1.61
Gremlin Tamer Gremlin Tamer
+7% Synergy $0.12
Ajani's Chosen Ajani's Chosen
+7% Synergy $0.33
Ertai, Wizard Adept Ertai, Wizard Adept
+7% Synergy $7.53
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+6% Synergy $0.21
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+6% Synergy $1.89
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+6% Synergy $2.04
Reef Worm Reef Worm
+6% Synergy $0.10
Kelpie Guide Kelpie Guide
+6% Synergy $0.23
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+5% Synergy $0.17
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+4% Synergy $15.12
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+4% Synergy $1.69
Stormscape Familiar Stormscape Familiar
+4% Synergy $2.04
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+4% Synergy $4.97
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+4% Synergy $1.94
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
+3% Synergy $8.53
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
0% Synergy $10.91
Notion Thief Notion Thief
0% Synergy $1.65
Ondu Spiritdancer Ondu Spiritdancer
0% Synergy $1.45
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
-1% Synergy $32.78
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
-4% Synergy $1.38
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
-6% Synergy $9.76
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-9% Synergy $46.54

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Ertai, the Corrupted safe.

Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+5% Synergy $3.08
Render Silent Render Silent
+5% Synergy $2.11
Ertai's Scorn Ertai's Scorn
+5% Synergy $0.07
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+4% Synergy $1.93
Disallow Disallow
+4% Synergy $2.38
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+4% Synergy $6.70
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+3% Synergy $52.65
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+3% Synergy $0.16
Absorb Absorb
+3% Synergy $0.42
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
0% Synergy $1.86
Negate Negate
0% Synergy $0.24
Inkshield Inkshield
0% Synergy $8.08
Utter End Utter End
0% Synergy $0.11
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-2% Synergy $0.27
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-3% Synergy $1.29
Despark Despark
-3% Synergy $0.26
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-3% Synergy $0.87
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-4% Synergy $7.56
Swan Song Swan Song
-5% Synergy $7.83
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-5% Synergy $47.15
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-6% Synergy $4.24
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-10% Synergy $2.29
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-12% Synergy $0.42

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Ertai, the Corrupted's game plan and control the board.

Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+14% Synergy $2.35
Dance of the Manse Dance of the Manse
+12% Synergy $3.52
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+11% Synergy $10.03
Replenish Replenish
+10% Synergy $124.28
Resurgent Belief Resurgent Belief
+9% Synergy $0.96
Cleansing Meditation Cleansing Meditation
+9% Synergy $1.50
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+5% Synergy $5.09
Asinine Antics Asinine Antics
+5% Synergy $0.88
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+4% Synergy $1.86
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+4% Synergy $2.73
Merciless Eviction Merciless Eviction
+3% Synergy $0.52
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+2% Synergy $25.19
Farewell Farewell
+1% Synergy $4.79
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+1% Synergy $11.12
Damn Damn
0% Synergy $1.10
Vindicate Vindicate
-1% Synergy $0.72
Time Wipe Time Wipe
-1% Synergy $0.16
Ponder Ponder
-2% Synergy $1.29
Austere Command Austere Command
-2% Synergy $0.43
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-3% Synergy $0.52
Victimize Victimize
-3% Synergy $0.48
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-7% Synergy $6.86
Windfall Windfall
-7% Synergy $4.14
Reanimate Reanimate
-8% Synergy $6.67

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+22% Synergy $13.90
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+8% Synergy $4.42
Magewright's Stone Magewright's Stone
+7% Synergy $9.23
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+6% Synergy $50.76
Thornbite Staff Thornbite Staff
+6% Synergy $16.64
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+6% Synergy $4.19
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+5% Synergy $4.36
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+4% Synergy $1.58
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+4% Synergy $17.25
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+3% Synergy $0.23
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
0% Synergy $12.30
The One Ring The One Ring
-8% Synergy $99.32

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Ertai, the Corrupted's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Pemmin's Aura Pemmin's Aura
+27% Synergy $12.50
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+26% Synergy $0.79
Enchanted Evening Enchanted Evening
+22% Synergy $9.82
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+20% Synergy $0.97
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+18% Synergy $2.47
Hopeless Nightmare Hopeless Nightmare
+17% Synergy $0.39
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+14% Synergy $0.42
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+13% Synergy $0.23
Starfield of Nyx Starfield of Nyx
+13% Synergy $15.21
Intruder Alarm Intruder Alarm
+13% Synergy $2.92
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+12% Synergy $4.67
Land Tax Land Tax
+12% Synergy $24.31
Telepathy Telepathy
+11% Synergy $1.50
Omen of the Sea Omen of the Sea
+11% Synergy $0.08
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+9% Synergy $2.72
Demonic Lore Demonic Lore
+9% Synergy $0.08
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+8% Synergy $11.16
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+8% Synergy $3.69
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+8% Synergy $0.23
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+8% Synergy $26.35
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+8% Synergy $15.50
Arcane Laboratory Arcane Laboratory
+7% Synergy $0.70
Confounding Conundrum Confounding Conundrum
+7% Synergy $0.22
Chime of Night Chime of Night
+7% Synergy $0.19
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+6% Synergy $0.86
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+6% Synergy $2.10
Estrid's Invocation Estrid's Invocation
+6% Synergy $0.55
Court of Vantress Court of Vantress
+6% Synergy $5.10
Decree of Silence Decree of Silence
+6% Synergy $21.88
Sothera, the Supervoid Sothera, the Supervoid
+6% Synergy $3.13
Martyr's Bond Martyr's Bond
+6% Synergy $0.81
Solemnity Solemnity
+5% Synergy $9.05
Karmic Justice Karmic Justice
+5% Synergy $0.91
No Mercy No Mercy
+5% Synergy $21.00
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+5% Synergy $2.09
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+5% Synergy $0.62
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+5% Synergy $1.25
Case of the Stashed Skeleton Case of the Stashed Skeleton
+5% Synergy $0.28
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+4% Synergy $0.18
Hallowed Haunting Hallowed Haunting
+4% Synergy $4.65
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+4% Synergy $2.24
Seal of Cleansing Seal of Cleansing
+4% Synergy $0.13
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+3% Synergy $13.23
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+3% Synergy $6.31
Necropotence Necropotence
+1% Synergy $21.85
Copy Enchantment Copy Enchantment
+1% Synergy $1.21
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
0% Synergy $1.10
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
0% Synergy $0.61
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-1% Synergy $7.94
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
-1% Synergy $45.63

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Ertai, the Corrupted to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+5% Synergy $1.08
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+4% Synergy $1.24
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+2% Synergy $29.12
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
+1% Synergy $6.25

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+23% Synergy $6.11
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+23% Synergy $50.05
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+13% Synergy $0.49
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+5% Synergy $53.21
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+5% Synergy $22.18
Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+5% Synergy $327.85
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+5% Synergy $0.14
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+3% Synergy $5.01
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+3% Synergy $7.91
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+2% Synergy $27.86
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+2% Synergy $34.84
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
0% Synergy $0.85
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-2% Synergy $3.28
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.11
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-4% Synergy $98.84
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-5% Synergy $35.94
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-6% Synergy $20.40

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+28% Synergy $3.74
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+6% Synergy $0.19
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+3% Synergy $0.87
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+3% Synergy $1.31
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+2% Synergy $0.53
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-1% Synergy $0.23
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-3% Synergy $0.21
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-6% Synergy $0.17
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-7% Synergy $0.72
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-8% Synergy $0.28
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-10% Synergy $1.04
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-10% Synergy $1.71
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-11% Synergy $4.41
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-11% Synergy $0.48
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-14% Synergy $0.32

Lands

The mana base foundation for Ertai, the Corrupted decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Valgavoth's Lair Valgavoth's Lair
+8% Synergy $0.53
Contaminated Landscape Contaminated Landscape
+5% Synergy $0.14
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.15
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.20
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.14
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
+3% Synergy $12.68
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+3% Synergy $0.18
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
+2% Synergy $0.28
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+2% Synergy $0.09
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+2% Synergy $8.99
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+1% Synergy $0.19
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+1% Synergy $0.17
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
0% Synergy $5.33
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
0% Synergy $4.32
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
0% Synergy $0.09
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
0% Synergy $13.60
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-1% Synergy $7.94
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-1% Synergy $0.15
Tundra Tundra
-1% Synergy
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-1% Synergy $3.14
Scrubland Scrubland
-1% Synergy
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-1% Synergy $11.81
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
-1% Synergy $0.21
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-2% Synergy $9.01
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-2% Synergy $0.22
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-2% Synergy $0.25
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-2% Synergy $2.86
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-2% Synergy $23.91
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-2% Synergy $18.51
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-2% Synergy $12.50
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-2% Synergy
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-3% Synergy $7.17
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-3% Synergy $15.20
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-3% Synergy $0.16
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
-3% Synergy $18.24
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-4% Synergy $14.36
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-4% Synergy $16.58
City of Brass City of Brass
-4% Synergy $21.23
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.18
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-4% Synergy $0.20
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-5% Synergy $0.27
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-6% Synergy $0.21
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-6% Synergy $0.17
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-7% Synergy $0.23
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-7% Synergy $0.68
Port Town Port Town
-7% Synergy $0.16
Underground River Underground River
-8% Synergy $1.12
Command Tower Command Tower
-10% Synergy $0.23
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-10% Synergy $0.13
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-13% Synergy $0.12

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