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Ertai, the Corrupted
Price tag $1.04

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

#1584 Current Rank
#1475 Last Week
#1423 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
+3% Synergy $45.68
North Pole Patrol North Pole Patrol
+3% Synergy $0.09
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+2% Synergy $0.26
Deceit Deceit
+1% Synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se The Walls of Ba Sing Se
+1% Synergy $21.33

High Synergy Cards

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

Hatching Plans Hatching Plans
+49% Synergy $0.36
Lullmage Mentor Lullmage Mentor
+40% Synergy $1.96
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+38% Synergy $8.22
Guile Guile
+35% Synergy $0.78
Treacherous Blessing Treacherous Blessing
+34% Synergy $0.23
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+33% Synergy $23.46
Induced Amnesia Induced Amnesia
+32% Synergy $0.19
Zur the Enchanter Zur the Enchanter
+31% Synergy $0.93
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+30% Synergy $0.58
Hanna, Ship's Navigator Hanna, Ship's Navigator
+30% Synergy $0.29

Top Cards

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

Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+22% Synergy $0.33
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+21% Synergy $3.36
Propaganda Propaganda
+19% Synergy $2.77
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+18% Synergy $4.69
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+10% Synergy $3.86
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+10% Synergy $9.06
Counterspell Counterspell
+3% Synergy $1.21
Void Rend Void Rend
+2% Synergy $0.44
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-5% Synergy $1.71
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-14% Synergy $1.06

Game Changers

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

Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+7% Synergy $49.78
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+3% Synergy $30.49
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+2% Synergy $48.58
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+1% Synergy $37.99
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
0% Synergy $44.01
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
0% Synergy $57.97
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-1% Synergy $13.35
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-2% Synergy $46.24
Force of Will Force of Will
-2% Synergy $63.77
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-4% Synergy $40.38

Creatures

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

Aura Thief Aura Thief
+30% Synergy $10.62
Drumbellower Drumbellower
+28% Synergy $9.07
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+27% Synergy $2.18
Alela, Artful Provocateur Alela, Artful Provocateur
+22% Synergy $1.05
Ashiok's Reaper Ashiok's Reaper
+22% Synergy $0.06
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+21% Synergy $0.81
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+21% Synergy $0.12
Ioreth of the Healing House Ioreth of the Healing House
+21% Synergy $0.16
Vizier of Tumbling Sands Vizier of Tumbling Sands
+20% Synergy $0.09
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+19% Synergy $0.20
Ertai Resurrected Ertai Resurrected
+19% Synergy $0.57
Fatestitcher Fatestitcher
+15% Synergy $0.97
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+14% Synergy $0.20
Starfield Mystic Starfield Mystic
+14% Synergy $0.32
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
+13% Synergy $6.10
Entity Tracker Entity Tracker
+12% Synergy $0.50
Aphetto Alchemist Aphetto Alchemist
+12% Synergy $2.49
Inquisitive Glimmer Inquisitive Glimmer
+11% Synergy $0.19
Auramancer Auramancer
+11% Synergy $0.07
Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+11% Synergy $0.29
Academy Rector Academy Rector
+11% Synergy $68.38
Neva, Stalked by Nightmares Neva, Stalked by Nightmares
+10% Synergy $0.06
Grim Guardian Grim Guardian
+9% Synergy $0.24
Doomwake Giant Doomwake Giant
+8% Synergy $0.17
Warehouse Tabby Warehouse Tabby
+8% Synergy $0.05
Wicked Visitor Wicked Visitor
+8% Synergy $0.04
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn Heliod, the Warped Eclipse Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
+7% Synergy $1.48
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+7% Synergy $1.23
Gremlin Tamer Gremlin Tamer
+7% Synergy $0.13
Ajani's Chosen Ajani's Chosen
+7% Synergy $0.33
Ertai, Wizard Adept Ertai, Wizard Adept
+7% Synergy $6.95
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+6% Synergy $0.20
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+6% Synergy $1.87
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+6% Synergy $2.04
Reef Worm Reef Worm
+6% Synergy $0.05
Kelpie Guide Kelpie Guide
+6% Synergy $0.21
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+5% Synergy $1.98
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+5% Synergy $0.17
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+4% Synergy $3.48
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+3% Synergy $13.89
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+3% Synergy $1.54
Zur, Eternal Schemer Zur, Eternal Schemer
+3% Synergy $2.78
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
0% Synergy $11.24
Notion Thief Notion Thief
0% Synergy $1.56
Ondu Spiritdancer Ondu Spiritdancer
0% Synergy $1.29
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
-1% Synergy $29.74
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
-3% Synergy $17.00
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
-5% Synergy $0.99
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
-7% Synergy $9.19
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-9% Synergy $42.73

Instants

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

Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+5% Synergy $2.63
Render Silent Render Silent
+5% Synergy $1.97
Ertai's Scorn Ertai's Scorn
+5% Synergy $0.08
Disallow Disallow
+4% Synergy $3.77
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+4% Synergy $7.42
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+3% Synergy $1.58
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+3% Synergy $45.83
Absorb Absorb
+3% Synergy $0.41
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+2% Synergy $0.12
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+1% Synergy $1.25
Utter End Utter End
0% Synergy $0.09
Negate Negate
-1% Synergy $0.25
Inkshield Inkshield
-1% Synergy $7.14
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-2% Synergy $0.30
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-3% Synergy $1.19
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-3% Synergy $0.96
Despark Despark
-4% Synergy $0.24
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-4% Synergy $8.82
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-4% Synergy $48.26
Swan Song Swan Song
-5% Synergy $7.43
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-6% Synergy $3.45
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-10% Synergy $1.89
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-11% Synergy $0.40

Sorceries

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

Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+13% Synergy $2.12
Dance of the Manse Dance of the Manse
+12% Synergy $0.98
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+11% Synergy $8.65
Replenish Replenish
+10% Synergy $122.39
Resurgent Belief Resurgent Belief
+9% Synergy $0.68
Cleansing Meditation Cleansing Meditation
+9% Synergy $1.33
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+5% Synergy $1.81
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+4% Synergy $2.70
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+4% Synergy $3.20
Asinine Antics Asinine Antics
+4% Synergy $0.51
Merciless Eviction Merciless Eviction
+3% Synergy $0.51
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+2% Synergy $10.32
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+2% Synergy $23.02
Farewell Farewell
+1% Synergy $3.39
Damn Damn
0% Synergy $1.18
Vindicate Vindicate
0% Synergy $0.49
Austere Command Austere Command
-2% Synergy $0.27
Time Wipe Time Wipe
-2% Synergy $0.10
Ponder Ponder
-3% Synergy $1.18
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-3% Synergy $0.45
Victimize Victimize
-3% Synergy $0.35
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-8% Synergy $6.57
Reanimate Reanimate
-8% Synergy $5.32
Windfall Windfall
-8% Synergy $3.84

Utility Artifacts

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

Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+23% Synergy $13.84
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+8% Synergy $4.10
Magewright's Stone Magewright's Stone
+7% Synergy $7.49
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+6% Synergy $4.07
Thornbite Staff Thornbite Staff
+6% Synergy $14.24
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+5% Synergy $51.84
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+4% Synergy $1.20
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+4% Synergy $3.20
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+4% Synergy $17.15
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+2% Synergy $0.19
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
0% Synergy $6.31
The One Ring The One Ring
-9% Synergy $91.84

Enchantments

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

Pemmin's Aura Pemmin's Aura
+27% Synergy $11.27
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+26% Synergy $0.81
Enchanted Evening Enchanted Evening
+22% Synergy $7.18
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+19% Synergy $0.73
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+18% Synergy $1.75
Hopeless Nightmare Hopeless Nightmare
+17% Synergy $0.38
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+15% Synergy $0.39
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+13% Synergy $0.19
Starfield of Nyx Starfield of Nyx
+13% Synergy $15.48
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+12% Synergy $3.70
Land Tax Land Tax
+12% Synergy $20.00
Intruder Alarm Intruder Alarm
+12% Synergy $2.93
Omen of the Sea Omen of the Sea
+11% Synergy $0.13
Telepathy Telepathy
+10% Synergy $1.82
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+9% Synergy $2.23
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+9% Synergy $14.18
Demonic Lore Demonic Lore
+9% Synergy $0.11
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+8% Synergy $7.04
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+8% Synergy $3.54
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+8% Synergy $0.24
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+8% Synergy $22.82
Court of Vantress Court of Vantress
+7% Synergy $5.03
Arcane Laboratory Arcane Laboratory
+7% Synergy $0.74
Chime of Night Chime of Night
+7% Synergy $0.19
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+6% Synergy $0.81
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+6% Synergy $1.80
Estrid's Invocation Estrid's Invocation
+6% Synergy $0.54
Decree of Silence Decree of Silence
+6% Synergy $8.03
Confounding Conundrum Confounding Conundrum
+6% Synergy $0.16
Martyr's Bond Martyr's Bond
+6% Synergy $0.78
Solemnity Solemnity
+5% Synergy $8.03
Karmic Justice Karmic Justice
+5% Synergy $1.08
No Mercy No Mercy
+5% Synergy $20.14
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+5% Synergy $1.96
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+5% Synergy $0.95
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+5% Synergy $0.41
Case of the Stashed Skeleton Case of the Stashed Skeleton
+5% Synergy $0.30
Sothera, the Supervoid Sothera, the Supervoid
+5% Synergy $3.28
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+4% Synergy $0.17
Hallowed Haunting Hallowed Haunting
+4% Synergy $4.44
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+4% Synergy $1.80
Seal of Cleansing Seal of Cleansing
+4% Synergy $0.08
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+3% Synergy $11.71
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+3% Synergy $4.41
Copy Enchantment Copy Enchantment
+1% Synergy $0.96
Necropotence Necropotence
0% Synergy $20.52
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
0% Synergy $1.59
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
0% Synergy $0.56
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-2% Synergy $7.75
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
-2% Synergy $40.08

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 $0.90
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+4% Synergy $1.37
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+2% Synergy $29.84
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
0% Synergy $5.97

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 $5.71
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+23% Synergy $47.66
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+12% Synergy $0.44
Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+6% Synergy $329.34
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+5% Synergy $46.26
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+5% Synergy $18.55
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+4% Synergy $0.19
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+3% Synergy $6.48
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+3% Synergy $25.66
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+3% Synergy $7.19
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+2% Synergy $33.91
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-1% Synergy $0.63
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.11
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $2.26
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-4% Synergy $89.88
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-5% Synergy $34.91
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-6% Synergy $19.12

Mana Artifacts

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

Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+28% Synergy $3.04
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+6% Synergy $0.21
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+3% Synergy $0.59
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+2% Synergy $2.58
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.17
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-3% Synergy $0.24
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-6% Synergy $0.92
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-6% Synergy $0.15
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-8% Synergy $0.27
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-10% Synergy $1.21
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-10% Synergy $1.22
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-11% Synergy $2.87
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-11% Synergy $0.41
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-13% Synergy $0.34

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 $0.19
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.08
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.10
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
+3% Synergy $11.54
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.08
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+2% Synergy $0.17
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+2% Synergy $7.78
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
+1% Synergy $0.25
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+1% Synergy $0.09
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
0% Synergy $5.86
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
0% Synergy $4.95
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
0% Synergy $0.24
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
0% Synergy $0.16
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
0% Synergy $14.57
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.11
Tundra Tundra
-1% Synergy
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-1% Synergy $3.16
Scrubland Scrubland
-1% Synergy
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-1% Synergy
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-1% Synergy $11.78
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
-1% Synergy $0.12
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-2% Synergy $15.00
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-2% Synergy $0.26
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-2% Synergy $0.26
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-2% Synergy $13.80
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-2% Synergy $1.83
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-2% Synergy $17.24
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-2% Synergy $10.84
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-2% Synergy $0.11
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-3% Synergy $6.59
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-3% Synergy $7.07
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-3% Synergy $20.39
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-3% Synergy $0.15
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
-3% Synergy $17.19
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-4% Synergy $13.06
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-4% Synergy $14.85
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-4% Synergy $0.14
City of Brass City of Brass
-4% Synergy $20.01
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.10
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-5% Synergy $0.16
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-6% Synergy $0.18
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-7% Synergy $0.23
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-7% Synergy $0.59
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-7% Synergy $0.07
Port Town Port Town
-7% Synergy $0.20
Underground River Underground River
-8% Synergy $0.96
Command Tower Command Tower
-10% Synergy $0.21
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-11% Synergy $0.16
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-13% Synergy $0.14

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