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Ertai, the Corrupted
Price tag $1.00

Legendary CreaturePhyrexian Human Wizard

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Esper

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1431 Current Rank
#1577 Last Week
#1399 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.

Spider-Sense Spider-Sense
+4% Synergy $1.46
Bitterbloom Bearer Bitterbloom Bearer
+2% Synergy $49.99
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+2% Synergy $2.21
Superior Spider-Man Superior Spider-Man
+1% Synergy $1.75
Hydro-Man, Fluid Felon Hydro-Man, Fluid Felon
+1% Synergy $0.40

High Synergy Cards

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

Hatching Plans Hatching Plans
+49% Synergy $0.32
Lullmage Mentor Lullmage Mentor
+40% Synergy $1.90
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+38% Synergy $9.96
Treacherous Blessing Treacherous Blessing
+35% Synergy $0.23
Guile Guile
+35% Synergy $0.79
Induced Amnesia Induced Amnesia
+33% Synergy $0.20
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+33% Synergy $22.45
Zur the Enchanter Zur the Enchanter
+32% Synergy $0.82
Aura Thief Aura Thief
+30% Synergy $7.89
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+30% Synergy $1.40

Top Cards

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

Hanna, Ship's Navigator Hanna, Ship's Navigator
+30% Synergy $0.26
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+23% Synergy $0.33
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+22% Synergy $2.32
Propaganda Propaganda
+20% Synergy $2.29
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+18% Synergy $4.88
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+10% Synergy $4.12
Counterspell Counterspell
+3% Synergy $1.60
Void Rend Void Rend
+1% Synergy $0.37
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-5% Synergy $1.14
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-15% Synergy $1.38

Game Changers

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

Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+7% Synergy $51.13
Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+6% Synergy $339.29
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+4% Synergy $15.54
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+3% Synergy $48.71
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+3% Synergy $32.03
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+3% Synergy $1.89
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+3% Synergy $41.01
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+2% Synergy $43.88
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
0% Synergy $36.64
Necropotence Necropotence
0% Synergy $17.41

Creatures

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

Drumbellower Drumbellower
+28% Synergy $10.68
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+27% Synergy $1.94
Ashiok's Reaper Ashiok's Reaper
+23% Synergy $0.09
Alela, Artful Provocateur Alela, Artful Provocateur
+22% Synergy $0.63
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+22% Synergy $0.11
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+21% Synergy $0.73
Ioreth of the Healing House Ioreth of the Healing House
+21% Synergy $0.16
Vizier of Tumbling Sands Vizier of Tumbling Sands
+20% Synergy $0.12
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+19% Synergy $0.28
Ertai Resurrected Ertai Resurrected
+19% Synergy $0.63
Starfield Mystic Starfield Mystic
+14% Synergy $0.46
Fatestitcher Fatestitcher
+14% Synergy $1.02
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+13% Synergy $0.26
Entity Tracker Entity Tracker
+13% Synergy $0.51
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
+13% Synergy $6.11
Aphetto Alchemist Aphetto Alchemist
+12% Synergy $2.62
Academy Rector Academy Rector
+12% Synergy $70.29
Inquisitive Glimmer Inquisitive Glimmer
+11% Synergy $0.24
Neva, Stalked by Nightmares Neva, Stalked by Nightmares
+11% Synergy $0.08
Auramancer Auramancer
+10% Synergy $0.06
Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+10% Synergy $0.37
Grim Guardian Grim Guardian
+9% Synergy $0.32
Doomwake Giant Doomwake Giant
+8% Synergy $0.26
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn Heliod, the Warped Eclipse Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
+8% Synergy $1.19
Warehouse Tabby Warehouse Tabby
+8% Synergy $0.07
Wicked Visitor Wicked Visitor
+8% Synergy $0.10
Ajani's Chosen Ajani's Chosen
+8% Synergy $0.31
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+7% Synergy $2.05
Gremlin Tamer Gremlin Tamer
+7% Synergy $0.09
Ertai, Wizard Adept Ertai, Wizard Adept
+7% Synergy $7.13
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+6% Synergy $0.28
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+6% Synergy $1.64
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+6% Synergy $2.55
Kelpie Guide Kelpie Guide
+6% Synergy $0.19
Reef Worm Reef Worm
+6% Synergy $0.10
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+5% Synergy $2.06
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+5% Synergy $0.16
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+4% Synergy $3.72
Zur, Eternal Schemer Zur, Eternal Schemer
+3% Synergy $3.28
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+3% Synergy $1.55
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
+3% Synergy $7.94
The Master of Keys The Master of Keys
+2% Synergy $0.66
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
0% Synergy $13.27
Notion Thief Notion Thief
0% Synergy $0.95
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
-1% Synergy $31.18
Ondu Spiritdancer Ondu Spiritdancer
-1% Synergy $2.90
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
-4% Synergy $19.90
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
-5% Synergy $0.82
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
-7% Synergy $10.08
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-10% Synergy $41.79

Instants

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

Ertai's Scorn Ertai's Scorn
+5% Synergy $0.10
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+4% Synergy $2.00
Render Silent Render Silent
+4% Synergy $1.98
Disallow Disallow
+4% Synergy $2.42
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+4% Synergy $10.54
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+3% Synergy $1.83
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+2% Synergy $46.95
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+2% Synergy $0.12
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+1% Synergy $2.07
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
0% Synergy $54.04
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
0% Synergy $13.26
Inkshield Inkshield
0% Synergy $8.82
Utter End Utter End
0% Synergy $0.18
Negate Negate
-1% Synergy $0.26
Force of Will Force of Will
-1% Synergy $64.58
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-1% Synergy $0.40
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-2% Synergy $50.09
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-3% Synergy $0.68
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $7.76
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-4% Synergy $44.22
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-4% Synergy $1.27
Despark Despark
-4% Synergy $0.47
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-4% Synergy $45.90
Swan Song Swan Song
-5% Synergy $8.48
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-7% Synergy $3.43
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-10% Synergy $1.36

Sorceries

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

Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+13% Synergy $1.77
Dance of the Manse Dance of the Manse
+13% Synergy $0.71
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+11% Synergy $10.23
Replenish Replenish
+10% Synergy $122.66
Resurgent Belief Resurgent Belief
+10% Synergy $0.70
Cleansing Meditation Cleansing Meditation
+10% Synergy $1.60
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+5% Synergy $1.77
Asinine Antics Asinine Antics
+5% Synergy $0.53
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+4% Synergy $2.26
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+4% Synergy $3.16
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+2% Synergy $11.31
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+2% Synergy $21.95
Farewell Farewell
+1% Synergy $3.33
Damn Damn
0% Synergy $1.22
Vindicate Vindicate
-1% Synergy $0.49
Austere Command Austere Command
-2% Synergy $0.21
Time Wipe Time Wipe
-2% Synergy $0.15
Ponder Ponder
-3% Synergy $1.67
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-3% Synergy $0.44
Victimize Victimize
-4% Synergy $0.49
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-8% Synergy $5.94
Reanimate Reanimate
-8% Synergy $5.15
Windfall Windfall
-8% Synergy $3.98

Utility Artifacts

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

Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+22% Synergy $12.72
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+8% Synergy $4.87
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+6% Synergy $2.62
Magewright's Stone Magewright's Stone
+6% Synergy $6.91
Thornbite Staff Thornbite Staff
+6% Synergy $11.97
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+5% Synergy $59.53
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+5% Synergy $16.26
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+4% Synergy $1.14
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+4% Synergy $3.92
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+1% Synergy $0.21
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
0% Synergy $9.12
The One Ring The One Ring
-9% Synergy $78.29

Enchantments

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

Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+27% Synergy $0.90
Pemmin's Aura Pemmin's Aura
+27% Synergy $12.29
Enchanted Evening Enchanted Evening
+23% Synergy $4.89
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+19% Synergy $0.87
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+18% Synergy $2.19
Hopeless Nightmare Hopeless Nightmare
+18% Synergy $0.17
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+15% Synergy $0.38
Starfield of Nyx Starfield of Nyx
+14% Synergy $16.69
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+13% Synergy $0.42
Land Tax Land Tax
+13% Synergy $22.02
Intruder Alarm Intruder Alarm
+13% Synergy $2.86
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+11% Synergy $3.00
Omen of the Sea Omen of the Sea
+11% Synergy $0.11
Telepathy Telepathy
+10% Synergy $0.77
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+9% Synergy $10.49
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+9% Synergy $3.74
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+9% Synergy $0.26
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+9% Synergy $2.50
Demonic Lore Demonic Lore
+9% Synergy $0.09
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+8% Synergy $3.04
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+8% Synergy $17.40
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+8% Synergy $20.68
Court of Vantress Court of Vantress
+7% Synergy $3.91
Arcane Laboratory Arcane Laboratory
+7% Synergy $0.84
Decree of Silence Decree of Silence
+7% Synergy $8.12
Confounding Conundrum Confounding Conundrum
+7% Synergy $0.17
Chime of Night Chime of Night
+7% Synergy $0.19
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+6% Synergy $1.50
Estrid's Invocation Estrid's Invocation
+6% Synergy $0.47
Martyr's Bond Martyr's Bond
+6% Synergy $0.78
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+5% Synergy $1.03
Solemnity Solemnity
+5% Synergy $8.60
Karmic Justice Karmic Justice
+5% Synergy $1.08
No Mercy No Mercy
+5% Synergy $19.12
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+5% Synergy $2.47
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+5% Synergy $3.20
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+5% Synergy $0.50
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+5% Synergy $2.23
Dovescape Dovescape
+5% Synergy $2.58
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+4% Synergy $11.69
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+4% Synergy $0.17
Hallowed Haunting Hallowed Haunting
+4% Synergy $4.88
Seal of Cleansing Seal of Cleansing
+4% Synergy $0.09
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+3% Synergy $5.21
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+2% Synergy $21.80
Copy Enchantment Copy Enchantment
+1% Synergy $0.94
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
0% Synergy $0.54
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
0% Synergy $0.64
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
-2% Synergy $42.89
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-3% Synergy $7.45

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 $0.64
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+3% Synergy $29.42
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
0% Synergy $5.38

Utility Lands

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

Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+24% Synergy $5.98
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+23% Synergy $46.25
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+12% Synergy $0.56
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+6% Synergy $48.20
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+5% Synergy $18.46
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+4% Synergy $7.61
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+4% Synergy $0.15
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+3% Synergy $1.70
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+3% Synergy $22.81
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-1% Synergy $0.93
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.13
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $1.99
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-4% Synergy $94.95
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-4% Synergy $35.36
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-5% Synergy $18.45

Mana Artifacts

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

Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+28% Synergy $3.69
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+6% Synergy $0.17
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+3% Synergy $0.49
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+3% Synergy $2.19
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-2% Synergy $0.23
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.13
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-6% Synergy $1.05
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-6% Synergy $0.17
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-7% Synergy $0.23
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-9% Synergy $1.46
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-10% Synergy $0.70
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-10% Synergy $1.04
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-11% Synergy $1.01
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-12% Synergy $0.49

Lands

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

Valgavoth's Lair Valgavoth's Lair
+8% Synergy $0.57
Contaminated Landscape Contaminated Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.13
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.06
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.05
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.06
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
+3% Synergy $11.22
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
+2% Synergy $0.31
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+2% Synergy $7.94
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+1% Synergy $0.12
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+1% Synergy $0.20
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
0% Synergy $2.61
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
0% Synergy $4.38
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
0% Synergy $0.24
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
0% Synergy $0.15
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
0% Synergy $17.32
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-1% Synergy $12.60
Tundra Tundra
-1% Synergy
Scrubland Scrubland
-1% Synergy
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-1% Synergy
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-1% Synergy $4.59
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-1% Synergy $12.98
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
-1% Synergy $0.19
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-2% Synergy $11.39
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-2% Synergy $0.26
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-2% Synergy $0.33
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-2% Synergy $13.51
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-2% Synergy $21.48
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-2% Synergy $17.98
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-2% Synergy $1.38
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-2% Synergy $0.20
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.16
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-3% Synergy $6.84
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-3% Synergy $7.35
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-3% Synergy $13.38
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-3% Synergy $15.26
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-3% Synergy $0.17
City of Brass City of Brass
-3% Synergy $19.64
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
-3% Synergy $19.92
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-4% Synergy $1.03
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.12
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-5% Synergy $0.28
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-7% Synergy $0.12
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-7% Synergy $0.26
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-7% Synergy $0.75
Underground River Underground River
-7% Synergy $0.83
Port Town Port Town
-7% Synergy $0.22
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-8% Synergy $0.12
Command Tower Command Tower
-10% Synergy $0.27
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-11% Synergy $0.16
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-13% Synergy $0.21

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