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Ertai, the Corrupted
Price tag $1.36

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

#1469 Current Rank
#1635 Last Week
#1472 Past 2 Years

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.

Panther Pounce Panther Pounce
+5% Synergy
Restoration Seminar Restoration Seminar
+4% Synergy $4.51
Emeritus of Woe Emeritus of Woe
+3% Synergy $16.66
Eclipsed Steppe Eclipsed Steppe
+2% Synergy $2.48
Mana Sculpt Mana Sculpt
+1% Synergy $1.05

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
+39% Synergy $4.83
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+38% Synergy $9.62
Guile Guile
+35% Synergy $0.80
Treacherous Blessing Treacherous Blessing
+33% Synergy $0.33
Induced Amnesia Induced Amnesia
+32% Synergy $0.27
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+32% Synergy $0.76
Zur the Enchanter Zur the Enchanter
+31% Synergy $1.17
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+31% Synergy $34.36
Hanna, Ship's Navigator Hanna, Ship's Navigator
+29% Synergy $0.36

Top Cards

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

Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+23% Synergy $0.91
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+22% Synergy $4.21
Propaganda Propaganda
+16% Synergy $3.12
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+15% Synergy $4.71
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+9% Synergy $4.39
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+6% Synergy $3.42
Counterspell Counterspell
+2% Synergy $3.62
Void Rend Void Rend
+1% Synergy $0.68
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-3% Synergy $1.23
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-13% Synergy $1.26

Game Changers

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

Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+5% Synergy $66.59
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+2% Synergy $72.88
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+2% Synergy $37.90
Farewell Farewell
+1% Synergy $6.17
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+1% Synergy $41.55
Force of Will Force of Will
0% Synergy $64.60
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
0% Synergy $61.79
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-1% Synergy $58.09
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-2% Synergy $53.21
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-4% Synergy $58.38

Creatures

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

Drumbellower Drumbellower
+28% Synergy $1.87
Aura Thief Aura Thief
+27% Synergy $15.45
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+27% Synergy $2.64
Alela, Artful Provocateur Alela, Artful Provocateur
+22% Synergy $1.62
Ashiok's Reaper Ashiok's Reaper
+21% Synergy $0.31
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+20% Synergy $0.34
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+20% Synergy $0.23
Vizier of Tumbling Sands Vizier of Tumbling Sands
+20% Synergy $0.26
Ioreth of the Healing House Ioreth of the Healing House
+19% Synergy $0.39
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+18% Synergy $0.33
Ertai Resurrected Ertai Resurrected
+18% Synergy $1.20
Starfield Mystic Starfield Mystic
+15% Synergy $0.26
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+14% Synergy $0.30
Fatestitcher Fatestitcher
+14% Synergy $0.96
Entity Tracker Entity Tracker
+13% Synergy $0.41
Inquisitive Glimmer Inquisitive Glimmer
+12% Synergy $0.30
Aphetto Alchemist Aphetto Alchemist
+11% Synergy $3.37
Academy Rector Academy Rector
+11% Synergy $78.19
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
+10% Synergy $0.97
Auramancer Auramancer
+10% Synergy $0.30
Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+10% Synergy $0.70
Grim Guardian Grim Guardian
+8% Synergy $0.44
Doomwake Giant Doomwake Giant
+8% Synergy $0.27
Neva, Stalked by Nightmares Neva, Stalked by Nightmares
+8% Synergy $0.26
Warehouse Tabby Warehouse Tabby
+7% Synergy $0.25
Ertai, Wizard Adept Ertai, Wizard Adept
+7% Synergy $12.93
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+7% Synergy $1.65
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+7% Synergy $0.37
Bitterbloom Bearer Bitterbloom Bearer
+7% Synergy $17.27
Reef Worm Reef Worm
+6% Synergy $0.29
Wicked Visitor Wicked Visitor
+6% Synergy $0.23
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+6% Synergy $0.97
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn Heliod, the Warped Eclipse Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
+6% Synergy $3.02
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+5% Synergy $2.41
Ajani's Chosen Ajani's Chosen
+5% Synergy $0.28
Kelpie Guide Kelpie Guide
+5% Synergy $0.34
Stormscape Familiar Stormscape Familiar
+5% Synergy $2.08
Gremlin Tamer Gremlin Tamer
+5% Synergy $0.26
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+4% Synergy $7.30
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+3% Synergy $16.91
The Master of Keys The Master of Keys
+1% Synergy $0.49
Notion Thief Notion Thief
+0% Synergy $1.58
Ondu Spiritdancer Ondu Spiritdancer
+0% Synergy $12.45
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
0% Synergy $14.61
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
0% Synergy $44.63
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-1% Synergy $3.10
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
-2% Synergy $23.37
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
-4% Synergy $3.20
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
-5% Synergy $17.83
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-7% Synergy $60.48

Instants

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

Ertai's Scorn Ertai's Scorn
+5% Synergy $0.26
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+5% Synergy $2.03
Render Silent Render Silent
+5% Synergy $2.09
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+4% Synergy $55.81
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+3% Synergy $0.50
Disallow Disallow
+3% Synergy $1.74
Absorb Absorb
+3% Synergy $0.41
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+2% Synergy $0.26
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+0% Synergy $0.43
Negate Negate
+0% Synergy $0.22
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+0% Synergy $18.15
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+0% Synergy $0.92
Utter End Utter End
0% Synergy $0.31
Inkshield Inkshield
0% Synergy $4.60
Despark Despark
-1% Synergy $0.33
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-1% Synergy $1.43
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-3% Synergy $1.40
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-3% Synergy $3.63
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-3% Synergy $50.79
Mortify Mortify
-3% Synergy $0.23
Swan Song Swan Song
-3% Synergy $8.18
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-4% Synergy $3.90
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-4% Synergy $7.20
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-8% Synergy $1.96
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-12% Synergy $1.11

Sorceries

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

Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+13% Synergy $2.61
Dance of the Manse Dance of the Manse
+11% Synergy $0.89
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+11% Synergy $11.69
Replenish Replenish
+10% Synergy $214.86
Cleansing Meditation Cleansing Meditation
+9% Synergy $10.62
Resurgent Belief Resurgent Belief
+8% Synergy $1.09
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+5% Synergy $5.81
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+3% Synergy $3.91
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+3% Synergy $25.57
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+3% Synergy $2.11
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+2% Synergy $16.86
Damn Damn
+0% Synergy $2.47
Vindicate Vindicate
0% Synergy $0.75
Time Wipe Time Wipe
-1% Synergy $0.33
Austere Command Austere Command
-1% Synergy $0.42
Ponder Ponder
-2% Synergy $1.73
Victimize Victimize
-3% Synergy $1.72
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-3% Synergy $0.32
Windfall Windfall
-5% Synergy $4.94
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-6% Synergy $5.18
Reanimate Reanimate
-6% Synergy $8.28

Utility Artifacts

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

Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+22% Synergy $14.85
Magewright's Stone Magewright's Stone
+6% Synergy $7.73
Thornbite Staff Thornbite Staff
+6% Synergy $24.50
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+6% Synergy $7.82
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+5% Synergy $3.87
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+5% Synergy $6.27
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+5% Synergy $54.81
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+3% Synergy $14.36
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+3% Synergy $0.30
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+2% Synergy $1.91
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+1% Synergy $16.24
The One Ring The One Ring
-7% Synergy $108.23

Enchantments

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

Pemmin's Aura Pemmin's Aura
+27% Synergy $11.10
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+25% Synergy $2.27
Enchanted Evening Enchanted Evening
+22% Synergy $10.00
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+18% Synergy $1.08
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+17% Synergy $5.54
Hopeless Nightmare Hopeless Nightmare
+15% Synergy $0.40
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+14% Synergy $0.51
Intruder Alarm Intruder Alarm
+13% Synergy $4.30
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+13% Synergy $0.54
Starfield of Nyx Starfield of Nyx
+12% Synergy $15.18
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+12% Synergy $6.60
Telepathy Telepathy
+11% Synergy $1.15
Land Tax Land Tax
+10% Synergy $13.52
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+10% Synergy $12.12
Omen of the Sea Omen of the Sea
+10% Synergy $0.33
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+8% Synergy $0.32
Demonic Lore Demonic Lore
+8% Synergy $0.31
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+8% Synergy $7.40
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+7% Synergy $30.39
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+7% Synergy $7.19
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+7% Synergy $19.32
Chime of Night Chime of Night
+7% Synergy $0.15
Arcane Laboratory Arcane Laboratory
+7% Synergy $0.72
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+6% Synergy $8.34
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+6% Synergy $2.08
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+6% Synergy $0.69
Confounding Conundrum Confounding Conundrum
+5% Synergy $0.29
Estrid's Invocation Estrid's Invocation
+5% Synergy $0.39
Decree of Silence Decree of Silence
+5% Synergy $35.80
Solemnity Solemnity
+5% Synergy $10.45
No Mercy No Mercy
+5% Synergy $25.86
Karmic Justice Karmic Justice
+5% Synergy $1.70
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+5% Synergy $2.58
Court of Vantress Court of Vantress
+5% Synergy $5.19
Martyr's Bond Martyr's Bond
+4% Synergy $1.08
Seal of Cleansing Seal of Cleansing
+4% Synergy $0.32
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+4% Synergy $0.73
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+4% Synergy $2.96
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+4% Synergy $2.30
Hallowed Haunting Hallowed Haunting
+3% Synergy $7.69
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+3% Synergy $3.95
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+2% Synergy $0.29
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+1% Synergy $19.63
Necropotence Necropotence
+1% Synergy $37.26
Copy Enchantment Copy Enchantment
+0% Synergy $1.96
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+0% Synergy $0.62
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+0% Synergy $1.21
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
-1% Synergy $63.03
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-1% Synergy $4.93

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+4% Synergy $1.92
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+3% Synergy $2.09
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
+0% Synergy $7.07

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
+22% Synergy $62.97
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+21% Synergy $12.99
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+12% Synergy $0.43
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+6% Synergy $26.40
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+5% Synergy $64.75
Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+5% Synergy $480.05
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+4% Synergy $0.31
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+4% Synergy $11.00
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+2% Synergy $0.92
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+2% Synergy $31.34
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+2% Synergy $33.13
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
0% Synergy $0.73
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.33
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $129.20
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $2.99
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-4% Synergy $41.36
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-5% Synergy $30.54

Mana Artifacts

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

Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+26% Synergy $5.47
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+5% Synergy $0.28
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+3% Synergy $1.20
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+2% Synergy $0.77
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+2% Synergy $4.40
Mind Stone Mind Stone
0% Synergy $0.19
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-2% Synergy $0.35
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-4% Synergy $0.33
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-6% Synergy $2.20
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-7% Synergy $0.41
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-10% Synergy $3.30
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-10% Synergy $1.63
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-10% Synergy $2.50
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-11% Synergy $0.39
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-13% Synergy $1.10

Lands

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

Valgavoth's Lair Valgavoth's Lair
+6% Synergy $0.81
Contaminated Landscape Contaminated Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.22
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+3% Synergy $0.34
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
+2% Synergy $15.11
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $2.00
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+1% Synergy $0.28
Island Island
+1% Synergy $2.00
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+1% Synergy $16.55
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $2.00
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
+1% Synergy $0.37
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+0% Synergy $0.24
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+0% Synergy $0.23
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
0% Synergy $0.16
Tundra Tundra
0% Synergy $3000.00
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
0% Synergy $11.01
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
0% Synergy $0.25
Underground Sea Underground Sea
0% Synergy
Scrubland Scrubland
0% Synergy
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-1% Synergy $11.95
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-1% Synergy $5.35
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-1% Synergy $6.83
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-2% Synergy $1.76
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-2% Synergy $0.26
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-2% Synergy $27.97
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-2% Synergy $15.62
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-2% Synergy $18.79
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
-2% Synergy $16.74
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-3% Synergy $8.02
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-3% Synergy $10.34
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-3% Synergy $32.53
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-3% Synergy $1.46
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-3% Synergy $0.30
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-3% Synergy $0.33
City of Brass City of Brass
-3% Synergy $10.49
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-3% Synergy $19.48
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-4% Synergy $9.48
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-4% Synergy $16.09
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-4% Synergy $0.32
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.21
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-5% Synergy $0.38
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-5% Synergy $0.27
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-6% Synergy $0.35
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-6% Synergy $0.12
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-6% Synergy $0.53
Port Town Port Town
-7% Synergy $0.22
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-7% Synergy $0.31
Underground River Underground River
-8% Synergy $1.47
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-9% Synergy $0.28
Command Tower Command Tower
-10% Synergy $0.21
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-13% Synergy $0.82

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