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Ertai, the Corrupted
Price tag $1.11

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

#1555 Current Rank
#1432 Last Week
#1469 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.

Decorum Dissertation Decorum Dissertation
+5% Synergy $7.73
Emeritus of Woe Emeritus of Woe
+4% Synergy $23.42
Mana Sculpt Mana Sculpt
+4% Synergy $0.96
Echocasting Symposium Echocasting Symposium
+4% Synergy $3.27
Restoration Seminar Restoration Seminar
+3% Synergy $3.65

High Synergy Cards

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

Hatching Plans Hatching Plans
+48% Synergy $0.33
Lullmage Mentor Lullmage Mentor
+40% Synergy $5.49
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+38% Synergy $7.65
Guile Guile
+36% Synergy $0.79
Treacherous Blessing Treacherous Blessing
+35% Synergy $0.33
Induced Amnesia Induced Amnesia
+33% Synergy $0.26
Zur the Enchanter Zur the Enchanter
+32% Synergy $1.27
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+32% Synergy $0.63
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+31% Synergy $33.13
Hanna, Ship's Navigator Hanna, Ship's Navigator
+30% Synergy $0.34

Top Cards

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

Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+23% Synergy $0.64
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+22% Synergy $4.09
Propaganda Propaganda
+18% Synergy $3.44
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+16% Synergy $3.53
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+10% Synergy $3.70
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+6% Synergy $3.13
Counterspell Counterspell
+3% Synergy $2.48
Void Rend Void Rend
+2% Synergy $0.84
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-4% Synergy $0.99
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-13% Synergy $1.01

Game Changers

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

Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+6% Synergy $67.17
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+3% Synergy $68.64
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+3% Synergy $37.16
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+1% Synergy $41.42
Farewell Farewell
+1% Synergy $6.50
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
0% Synergy $63.51
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-1% Synergy $57.11
Force of Will Force of Will
-1% Synergy $69.18
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-2% Synergy $55.57
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-4% Synergy $56.33

Creatures

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

Drumbellower Drumbellower
+28% Synergy $4.45
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+28% Synergy $2.16
Aura Thief Aura Thief
+28% Synergy $16.29
Alela, Artful Provocateur Alela, Artful Provocateur
+23% Synergy $1.43
Ashiok's Reaper Ashiok's Reaper
+22% Synergy $0.30
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+22% Synergy $0.25
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+21% Synergy $0.29
Vizier of Tumbling Sands Vizier of Tumbling Sands
+21% Synergy $0.19
Ioreth of the Healing House Ioreth of the Healing House
+20% Synergy $0.35
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+19% Synergy $0.33
Ertai Resurrected Ertai Resurrected
+19% Synergy $1.00
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+15% Synergy $0.27
Starfield Mystic Starfield Mystic
+15% Synergy $0.34
Fatestitcher Fatestitcher
+14% Synergy $0.89
Entity Tracker Entity Tracker
+13% Synergy $0.48
Inquisitive Glimmer Inquisitive Glimmer
+12% Synergy $0.33
Aphetto Alchemist Aphetto Alchemist
+12% Synergy $3.17
Auramancer Auramancer
+11% Synergy $0.26
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
+11% Synergy $2.18
Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+11% Synergy $0.59
Academy Rector Academy Rector
+11% Synergy $75.36
Grim Guardian Grim Guardian
+9% Synergy $0.29
Neva, Stalked by Nightmares Neva, Stalked by Nightmares
+9% Synergy $0.26
Doomwake Giant Doomwake Giant
+8% Synergy $0.30
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+8% Synergy $1.54
Warehouse Tabby Warehouse Tabby
+8% Synergy $0.24
Ertai, Wizard Adept Ertai, Wizard Adept
+8% Synergy $12.86
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+7% Synergy $0.37
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn Heliod, the Warped Eclipse Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
+7% Synergy $2.99
Bitterbloom Bearer Bitterbloom Bearer
+7% Synergy $17.22
Wicked Visitor Wicked Visitor
+7% Synergy $0.19
Reef Worm Reef Worm
+7% Synergy $0.24
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+6% Synergy $0.67
Ajani's Chosen Ajani's Chosen
+6% Synergy $0.28
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+5% Synergy $2.60
Stormscape Familiar Stormscape Familiar
+5% Synergy $1.99
Gremlin Tamer Gremlin Tamer
+5% Synergy $0.20
Kelpie Guide Kelpie Guide
+5% Synergy $0.31
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+4% Synergy $16.21
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+4% Synergy $0.34
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+3% Synergy $3.39
The Master of Keys The Master of Keys
+2% Synergy $0.60
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
0% Synergy $12.97
Notion Thief Notion Thief
0% Synergy $1.59
Ondu Spiritdancer Ondu Spiritdancer
0% Synergy $11.31
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
-1% Synergy $39.72
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-1% Synergy $2.89
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
-5% Synergy $2.05
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
-6% Synergy $16.59
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-8% Synergy $57.22

Instants

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

Render Silent Render Silent
+6% Synergy $2.06
Ertai's Scorn Ertai's Scorn
+6% Synergy $0.25
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+5% Synergy $1.43
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+4% Synergy $52.08
Disallow Disallow
+4% Synergy $1.58
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+4% Synergy $3.92
Absorb Absorb
+3% Synergy $0.40
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+2% Synergy $0.25
Negate Negate
+1% Synergy $0.20
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+1% Synergy $0.45
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
0% Synergy $0.74
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
0% Synergy $17.03
Utter End Utter End
0% Synergy $0.26
Inkshield Inkshield
-1% Synergy $4.97
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-2% Synergy $1.37
Despark Despark
-2% Synergy $0.34
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-2% Synergy $0.33
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-3% Synergy $1.47
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-3% Synergy $3.06
Swan Song Swan Song
-4% Synergy $7.19
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-4% Synergy $5.64
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-4% Synergy $47.88
Mortify Mortify
-4% Synergy $0.19
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-5% Synergy $6.77
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-9% Synergy $2.05
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-13% Synergy $0.45

Sorceries

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

Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+14% Synergy $3.01
Dance of the Manse Dance of the Manse
+12% Synergy $1.10
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+11% Synergy $11.28
Replenish Replenish
+11% Synergy $165.90
Resurgent Belief Resurgent Belief
+9% Synergy $1.04
Cleansing Meditation Cleansing Meditation
+9% Synergy $9.12
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+5% Synergy $5.25
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+4% Synergy $2.07
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+4% Synergy $3.33
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+3% Synergy $16.33
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+3% Synergy $26.21
Damn Damn
+1% Synergy $2.56
Vindicate Vindicate
0% Synergy $0.78
Time Wipe Time Wipe
-1% Synergy $0.27
Austere Command Austere Command
-2% Synergy $0.64
Ponder Ponder
-2% Synergy $1.64
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-3% Synergy $0.35
Victimize Victimize
-3% Synergy $1.20
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-6% Synergy $4.74
Windfall Windfall
-6% Synergy $4.79
Reanimate Reanimate
-7% Synergy $9.11

Utility Artifacts

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

Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+21% Synergy $14.81
Thornbite Staff Thornbite Staff
+7% Synergy $23.87
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+7% Synergy $6.84
Magewright's Stone Magewright's Stone
+7% Synergy $7.77
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+6% Synergy $54.75
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+6% Synergy $3.75
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+5% Synergy $5.69
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+4% Synergy $12.44
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+3% Synergy $1.85
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+3% Synergy $0.30
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+1% Synergy $15.53
The One Ring The One Ring
-8% Synergy $98.98

Enchantments

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

Pemmin's Aura Pemmin's Aura
+27% Synergy $11.22
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+26% Synergy $2.22
Enchanted Evening Enchanted Evening
+22% Synergy $10.32
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+19% Synergy $1.11
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+16% Synergy $4.46
Hopeless Nightmare Hopeless Nightmare
+16% Synergy $0.35
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+15% Synergy $0.44
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+14% Synergy $0.43
Intruder Alarm Intruder Alarm
+13% Synergy $3.35
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+12% Synergy $4.82
Starfield of Nyx Starfield of Nyx
+12% Synergy $15.75
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+11% Synergy $10.56
Land Tax Land Tax
+11% Synergy $16.22
Telepathy Telepathy
+11% Synergy $1.22
Omen of the Sea Omen of the Sea
+11% Synergy $0.25
Demonic Lore Demonic Lore
+9% Synergy $0.29
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+8% Synergy $8.96
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+8% Synergy $0.33
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+8% Synergy $6.22
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+8% Synergy $30.17
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+8% Synergy $4.61
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+8% Synergy $21.12
Arcane Laboratory Arcane Laboratory
+8% Synergy $0.71
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+7% Synergy $0.58
Chime of Night Chime of Night
+7% Synergy $0.17
Confounding Conundrum Confounding Conundrum
+7% Synergy $0.29
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+6% Synergy $1.73
Estrid's Invocation Estrid's Invocation
+6% Synergy $0.38
Decree of Silence Decree of Silence
+6% Synergy $35.19
Solemnity Solemnity
+5% Synergy $11.74
Court of Vantress Court of Vantress
+5% Synergy $4.81
No Mercy No Mercy
+5% Synergy $25.39
Karmic Justice Karmic Justice
+5% Synergy $1.46
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+5% Synergy $2.07
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+5% Synergy $2.93
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+5% Synergy $0.72
Martyr's Bond Martyr's Bond
+5% Synergy $1.04
Seal of Cleansing Seal of Cleansing
+4% Synergy $0.22
Hallowed Haunting Hallowed Haunting
+4% Synergy $5.35
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+4% Synergy $2.63
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+3% Synergy $16.90
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+3% Synergy $3.48
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+3% Synergy $0.29
Necropotence Necropotence
+1% Synergy $24.50
Copy Enchantment Copy Enchantment
+1% Synergy $1.83
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
0% Synergy $1.01
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
0% Synergy $0.55
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
-1% Synergy $57.58
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-2% Synergy $3.97

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 $1.66
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+3% Synergy $2.62
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
+1% Synergy $6.99

Utility Lands

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

Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+23% Synergy $60.97
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+22% Synergy $10.06
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+13% Synergy $0.45
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+6% Synergy $23.89
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+5% Synergy $59.22
Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+5% Synergy $416.17
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+5% Synergy $0.25
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+4% Synergy $10.04
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+3% Synergy $0.80
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+3% Synergy $34.13
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+2% Synergy $29.55
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+1% Synergy $0.57
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $1.13
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $2.65
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $122.46
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-4% Synergy $39.96
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-6% Synergy $28.81

Mana Artifacts

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

Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+27% Synergy $5.10
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+6% Synergy $0.22
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+3% Synergy $1.18
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+3% Synergy $1.55
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+3% Synergy $0.74
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-1% Synergy $0.33
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-3% Synergy $0.34
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-5% Synergy $0.34
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-7% Synergy $0.63
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-8% Synergy $0.48
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-10% Synergy $1.19
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-11% Synergy $2.72
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-11% Synergy $2.89
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-12% Synergy $0.48
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-14% Synergy $0.43

Lands

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

Valgavoth's Lair Valgavoth's Lair
+7% Synergy $0.86
Contaminated Landscape Contaminated Landscape
+5% Synergy $0.25
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+3% Synergy $0.28
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+3% Synergy $0.34
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.07
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.07
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.09
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
+2% Synergy $14.82
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
+1% Synergy $0.39
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+1% Synergy $0.23
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+1% Synergy $0.34
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+1% Synergy $15.76
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
0% Synergy $0.21
Tundra Tundra
0% Synergy $3000.00
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-1% Synergy $4.99
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-1% Synergy $0.30
Scrubland Scrubland
-1% Synergy
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-1% Synergy
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
-1% Synergy $13.05
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-1% Synergy $12.03
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-2% Synergy $6.85
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-2% Synergy $0.29
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-3% Synergy $6.79
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-3% Synergy $3.04
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-3% Synergy $18.97
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-3% Synergy $30.66
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-3% Synergy $14.11
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-3% Synergy $1.24
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
-3% Synergy $19.13
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-3% Synergy $0.30
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-4% Synergy $11.82
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-4% Synergy $0.32
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-4% Synergy $0.28
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-4% Synergy $29.76
City of Brass City of Brass
-4% Synergy $9.33
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.19
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-5% Synergy $9.90
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-5% Synergy $14.49
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-5% Synergy $19.07
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-5% Synergy $0.35
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-6% Synergy $0.26
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-6% Synergy $0.39
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-6% Synergy $0.23
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-7% Synergy $0.38
Port Town Port Town
-7% Synergy $0.24
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-7% Synergy $0.33
Underground River Underground River
-9% Synergy $1.36
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-9% Synergy $0.26
Command Tower Command Tower
-10% Synergy $0.26
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-13% Synergy $0.28

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