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Ertai, the Corrupted
Price tag $0.89

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

#1505 Current Rank
#1433 Last Week
#1386 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.

Sothera, the Supervoid Sothera, the Supervoid
+6% Synergy $4.46
Weftwalking Weftwalking
+5% Synergy $0.38
Singularity Rupture Singularity Rupture
+3% Synergy $0.72
Space-Time Anomaly Space-Time Anomaly
+2% Synergy $0.38
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+1% Synergy $7.96

High Synergy Cards

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

Hatching Plans Hatching Plans
+49% Synergy $0.35
Lullmage Mentor Lullmage Mentor
+40% Synergy $1.75
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+38% Synergy $11.77
Treacherous Blessing Treacherous Blessing
+35% Synergy $0.18
Guile Guile
+35% Synergy $0.73
Induced Amnesia Induced Amnesia
+33% Synergy $0.20
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+33% Synergy $21.01
Zur the Enchanter Zur the Enchanter
+32% Synergy $0.83
Aura Thief Aura Thief
+30% Synergy $5.45
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+28% Synergy $1.21

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
+28% Synergy $0.26
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+23% Synergy $0.43
Propaganda Propaganda
+20% Synergy $2.35
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+20% Synergy $2.62
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+18% Synergy $6.05
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+10% Synergy $4.54
Counterspell Counterspell
+4% Synergy $1.25
Void Rend Void Rend
+1% Synergy $0.31
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-5% Synergy $0.96
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-15% Synergy $1.28

Game Changers

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

Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+7% Synergy $49.29
Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+6% Synergy $344.72
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+4% Synergy $14.03
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+3% Synergy $37.00
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+3% Synergy $2.11
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+3% Synergy $41.81
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+2% Synergy $52.72
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+1% Synergy $34.30
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+1% Synergy $46.53
Necropotence Necropotence
0% Synergy $16.11

Creatures

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

Drumbellower Drumbellower
+28% Synergy $9.37
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+26% Synergy $1.59
Ashiok's Reaper Ashiok's Reaper
+23% Synergy $0.08
Alela, Artful Provocateur Alela, Artful Provocateur
+22% Synergy $0.78
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+22% Synergy $0.16
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+21% Synergy $0.73
Vizier of Tumbling Sands Vizier of Tumbling Sands
+21% Synergy $0.16
Ioreth of the Healing House Ioreth of the Healing House
+20% Synergy $0.18
Ertai Resurrected Ertai Resurrected
+19% Synergy $0.58
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+18% Synergy $0.28
Fatestitcher Fatestitcher
+15% Synergy $0.99
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+13% Synergy $0.25
Starfield Mystic Starfield Mystic
+13% Synergy $0.42
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
+13% Synergy $7.23
Entity Tracker Entity Tracker
+12% Synergy $0.70
Aphetto Alchemist Aphetto Alchemist
+12% Synergy $3.10
Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+11% Synergy $0.45
Academy Rector Academy Rector
+11% Synergy $70.46
Neva, Stalked by Nightmares Neva, Stalked by Nightmares
+11% Synergy $0.11
Inquisitive Glimmer Inquisitive Glimmer
+10% Synergy $0.20
Auramancer Auramancer
+10% Synergy $0.10
Doomwake Giant Doomwake Giant
+9% Synergy $0.24
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn Heliod, the Warped Eclipse Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
+8% Synergy $1.05
Grim Guardian Grim Guardian
+8% Synergy $0.32
Ajani's Chosen Ajani's Chosen
+8% Synergy $0.30
Wicked Visitor Wicked Visitor
+8% Synergy $0.08
Warehouse Tabby Warehouse Tabby
+8% Synergy $0.10
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+7% Synergy $1.86
Gremlin Tamer Gremlin Tamer
+7% Synergy $0.08
Ertai, Wizard Adept Ertai, Wizard Adept
+7% Synergy $7.66
Reef Worm Reef Worm
+7% Synergy $0.09
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+6% Synergy $1.35
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+6% Synergy $3.00
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+6% Synergy $2.30
Kelpie Guide Kelpie Guide
+6% Synergy $0.24
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+5% Synergy $0.31
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+5% Synergy $0.26
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+4% Synergy $4.57
Zur, Eternal Schemer Zur, Eternal Schemer
+3% Synergy $2.95
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+3% Synergy $1.95
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
+3% Synergy $6.92
The Master of Keys The Master of Keys
+1% Synergy $0.96
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
0% Synergy $13.36
Ondu Spiritdancer Ondu Spiritdancer
0% Synergy $3.54
Notion Thief Notion Thief
-1% Synergy $0.78
Fear of Sleep Paralysis Fear of Sleep Paralysis
-1% Synergy $0.44
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
-2% Synergy $30.84
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
-6% Synergy $0.76
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
-8% Synergy $10.41
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-10% Synergy $45.59

Instants

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

Ertai's Scorn Ertai's Scorn
+5% Synergy $0.09
Render Silent Render Silent
+4% Synergy $2.05
Disallow Disallow
+4% Synergy $1.55
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+4% Synergy $13.39
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+3% Synergy $1.94
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+2% Synergy $1.82
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+2% Synergy $44.85
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+2% Synergy $0.17
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+1% Synergy $1.72
Inkshield Inkshield
0% Synergy $10.29
Utter End Utter End
0% Synergy $0.19
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
0% Synergy $0.38
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-1% Synergy $59.87
Negate Negate
-1% Synergy $0.26
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-1% Synergy $15.45
Force of Will Force of Will
-2% Synergy $61.91
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-3% Synergy $50.22
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-3% Synergy $0.73
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $7.87
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-4% Synergy $42.02
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-4% Synergy $1.34
Swan Song Swan Song
-5% Synergy $8.03
Despark Despark
-5% Synergy $0.37
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-5% Synergy $51.18
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-7% Synergy $3.59
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-11% Synergy $1.45

Sorceries

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

Dance of the Manse Dance of the Manse
+13% Synergy $0.64
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+12% Synergy $1.58
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+11% Synergy $9.90
Resurgent Belief Resurgent Belief
+10% Synergy $0.92
Replenish Replenish
+10% Synergy $130.65
Cleansing Meditation Cleansing Meditation
+10% Synergy $1.61
Asinine Antics Asinine Antics
+6% Synergy $0.39
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+5% Synergy $1.72
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+4% Synergy $2.26
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+4% Synergy $1.96
Farewell Farewell
+2% Synergy $4.03
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+2% Synergy $20.09
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+1% Synergy $10.83
Damn Damn
0% Synergy $1.49
Vindicate Vindicate
0% Synergy $0.66
Time Wipe Time Wipe
-2% Synergy $0.21
Ponder Ponder
-3% Synergy $1.33
Austere Command Austere Command
-3% Synergy $0.38
Victimize Victimize
-4% Synergy $0.44
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-8% Synergy $5.54
Reanimate Reanimate
-8% Synergy $5.14
Windfall Windfall
-8% Synergy $4.82

Utility Artifacts

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

Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+24% Synergy $11.96
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+8% Synergy $5.16
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+7% Synergy $1.73
Magewright's Stone Magewright's Stone
+6% Synergy $6.20
Thornbite Staff Thornbite Staff
+6% Synergy $11.46
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+5% Synergy $57.97
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+5% Synergy $17.19
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+4% Synergy $1.32
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+4% Synergy $4.87
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+1% Synergy $0.26
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
0% Synergy $8.10
The One Ring The One Ring
-9% Synergy $82.60

Enchantments

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

Pemmin's Aura Pemmin's Aura
+28% Synergy $12.40
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+27% Synergy $1.24
Enchanted Evening Enchanted Evening
+23% Synergy $4.27
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+20% Synergy $1.05
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+18% Synergy $3.36
Hopeless Nightmare Hopeless Nightmare
+16% Synergy $0.21
Starfield of Nyx Starfield of Nyx
+14% Synergy $16.08
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+14% Synergy $0.34
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+13% Synergy $0.46
Land Tax Land Tax
+12% Synergy $20.79
Intruder Alarm Intruder Alarm
+12% Synergy $2.90
Omen of the Sea Omen of the Sea
+11% Synergy $0.08
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+10% Synergy $3.09
Telepathy Telepathy
+10% Synergy $0.62
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+9% Synergy $8.45
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+9% Synergy $3.61
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+9% Synergy $0.26
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+9% Synergy $15.38
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+9% Synergy $2.38
Demonic Lore Demonic Lore
+9% Synergy $0.11
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+8% Synergy $3.33
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+8% Synergy $20.40
Court of Vantress Court of Vantress
+7% Synergy $2.37
Decree of Silence Decree of Silence
+7% Synergy $8.53
Arcane Laboratory Arcane Laboratory
+7% Synergy $0.90
Confounding Conundrum Confounding Conundrum
+7% Synergy $0.14
Chime of Night Chime of Night
+7% Synergy $0.20
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+6% Synergy $1.52
Estrid's Invocation Estrid's Invocation
+6% Synergy $0.63
Martyr's Bond Martyr's Bond
+6% Synergy $0.81
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+5% Synergy $12.32
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+5% Synergy $1.41
Solemnity Solemnity
+5% Synergy $7.39
Karmic Justice Karmic Justice
+5% Synergy $1.15
No Mercy No Mercy
+5% Synergy $16.56
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+5% Synergy $3.56
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+5% Synergy $0.46
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+5% Synergy $1.25
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+5% Synergy $10.34
Dovescape Dovescape
+5% Synergy $2.13
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+4% Synergy $2.51
Hallowed Haunting Hallowed Haunting
+4% Synergy $4.99
Seal of Cleansing Seal of Cleansing
+4% Synergy $0.11
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+3% Synergy $4.35
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+3% Synergy $0.16
Copy Enchantment Copy Enchantment
+1% Synergy $0.81
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
0% Synergy $0.42
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
0% Synergy $0.69
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
-2% Synergy $45.90
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-3% Synergy $6.56

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 $1.00
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+3% Synergy $34.00
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
-1% Synergy $4.04

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 $6.80
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+24% Synergy $49.50
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+12% Synergy $0.45
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+5% Synergy $49.13
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+5% Synergy $19.45
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+4% Synergy $0.18
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+3% Synergy $1.39
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+3% Synergy $25.71
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+3% Synergy $7.45
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.15
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-1% Synergy $0.89
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $2.59
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-4% Synergy $95.44
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-4% Synergy $41.89
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-6% Synergy $18.65

Mana Artifacts

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

Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+28% Synergy $3.14
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+6% Synergy $0.19
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+4% Synergy $0.51
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+4% Synergy $2.28
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.21
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-3% Synergy $0.26
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-6% Synergy $0.41
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-6% Synergy $1.34
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-6% Synergy $0.17
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-9% Synergy $1.24
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-10% Synergy $0.87
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-10% Synergy $0.79
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-10% Synergy $1.15
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-12% Synergy $0.52

Lands

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

Valgavoth's Lair Valgavoth's Lair
+8% Synergy $0.67
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
+4% Synergy $11.82
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.04
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.06
Contaminated Landscape Contaminated Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.13
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.07
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+2% Synergy $8.12
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+1% Synergy $0.12
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+1% Synergy $0.23
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+1% Synergy $18.92
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
0% Synergy $0.39
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
0% Synergy $0.25
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
0% Synergy $0.19
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
0% Synergy $0.21
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-1% Synergy $12.12
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-1% Synergy $13.50
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-1% Synergy $3.68
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-1% Synergy $5.02
Tundra Tundra
-1% Synergy
Scrubland Scrubland
-1% Synergy
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-1% Synergy
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-1% Synergy $4.95
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-1% Synergy $13.69
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
-1% Synergy $0.22
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-2% Synergy $15.94
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-2% Synergy $6.49
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-2% Synergy $0.34
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-2% Synergy $0.34
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-2% Synergy $23.61
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-2% Synergy $16.75
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-2% Synergy $1.44
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-2% Synergy $0.19
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.18
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
-2% Synergy $20.95
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-3% Synergy $7.60
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-3% Synergy $13.93
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-4% Synergy $15.70
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-4% Synergy $0.19
City of Brass City of Brass
-4% Synergy $18.89
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.14
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-4% Synergy $0.21
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-6% Synergy $0.44
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-8% Synergy $0.16
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-8% Synergy $0.26
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-8% Synergy $0.86
Underground River Underground River
-8% Synergy $0.87
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-8% Synergy $0.07
Command Tower Command Tower
-11% Synergy $0.30
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-11% Synergy $0.15
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-14% Synergy $0.27

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