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Ertai, Wizard Adept
Price tag $6.95

Legendary CreatureHuman Wizard

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3365 Current Rank
#2706 Last Week
#2797 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Ertai, Wizard Adept.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Ertai, Wizard Adept decks.

Boomerang Basics Boomerang Basics
+14% Synergy $1.21
Octopus Form Octopus Form
+10% Synergy $0.10
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
+10% Synergy $0.27
It'll Quench Ya! It'll Quench Ya!
+2% Synergy $0.13

High Synergy Cards

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

Rewind Rewind
+46% Synergy $0.42
Patron Wizard Patron Wizard
+45% Synergy $4.03
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+41% Synergy $2.18
Wizard's Retort Wizard's Retort
+40% Synergy $0.14
Disruptive Student Disruptive Student
+38% Synergy $0.30
Guile Guile
+38% Synergy $0.78
Disallow Disallow
+37% Synergy $3.77
Bane's Contingency Bane's Contingency
+36% Synergy $0.08
Ertai's Scorn Ertai's Scorn
+36% Synergy $0.08
Arcanis the Omnipotent Arcanis the Omnipotent
+35% Synergy $0.26

Top Cards

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

Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
+35% Synergy $1.40
Azami, Lady of Scrolls Azami, Lady of Scrolls
+35% Synergy $0.40
Training Grounds Training Grounds
+33% Synergy $4.56
Counterspell Counterspell
+21% Synergy $1.21
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+21% Synergy $45.83
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+19% Synergy $0.98
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+15% Synergy $1.58
Propaganda Propaganda
+13% Synergy $2.77
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+6% Synergy $4.33
Negate Negate
+5% Synergy $0.25

Game Changers

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

Force of Will Force of Will
+20% Synergy $63.77
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+10% Synergy $40.38
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+9% Synergy $49.78
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+6% Synergy $13.35
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+4% Synergy $34.12
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+2% Synergy $37.99
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $89.88
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
-4% Synergy $17.51
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
-6% Synergy $1.37

Creatures

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

Lullmage Mentor Lullmage Mentor
+32% Synergy $1.96
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
+28% Synergy $2.31
Disruptive Pitmage Disruptive Pitmage
+28% Synergy $0.15
Glen Elendra Archmage Glen Elendra Archmage
+23% Synergy $9.17
Voidmage Prodigy Voidmage Prodigy
+23% Synergy $1.77
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+22% Synergy $0.52
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+20% Synergy $0.61
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
+20% Synergy $8.00
Riptide Director Riptide Director
+19% Synergy $0.56
Brine Seer Brine Seer
+19% Synergy $0.23
Gadwick, the Wizened Gadwick, the Wizened
+16% Synergy $0.49
Archmage of Echoes Archmage of Echoes
+16% Synergy $7.56
Daring Apprentice Daring Apprentice
+15% Synergy $0.47
Draining Whelk Draining Whelk
+14% Synergy $0.31
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+13% Synergy $15.86
Fatespinner Fatespinner
+13% Synergy $11.62
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+12% Synergy $5.41
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+12% Synergy $1.06
Docent of Perfection Final Iteration Docent of Perfection
+12% Synergy $0.49
Apprentice Wizard Apprentice Wizard
+12% Synergy $0.17
Aphetto Alchemist Aphetto Alchemist
+11% Synergy $2.49
Vodalian Mage Vodalian Mage
+11% Synergy $0.15
Malevolent Hermit Benevolent Geist Malevolent Hermit
+10% Synergy $0.88
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+9% Synergy $0.85
Wavebreak Hippocamp Wavebreak Hippocamp
+9% Synergy $0.62
Stronghold Machinist Stronghold Machinist
+9% Synergy $0.23
Archivist Archivist
+9% Synergy $0.36
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
+8% Synergy $5.10
Voidmage Husher Voidmage Husher
+8% Synergy $0.25
Ghost-Lit Warder Ghost-Lit Warder
+8% Synergy $0.18
Stronghold Biologist Stronghold Biologist
+8% Synergy $0.25
Disciple of the Ring Disciple of the Ring
+8% Synergy $0.19
Cursecatcher Cursecatcher
+7% Synergy $0.45
Hisoka, Minamo Sensei Hisoka, Minamo Sensei
+7% Synergy $0.47
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+6% Synergy $0.21
Stonybrook Banneret Stonybrook Banneret
+6% Synergy $0.16
Galecaster Colossus Galecaster Colossus
+6% Synergy $2.28
Transcendent Dragon Transcendent Dragon
+6% Synergy $0.36
Supreme Inquisitor Supreme Inquisitor
+6% Synergy $0.56
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
+5% Synergy $11.33
Academy Loremaster Academy Loremaster
+5% Synergy $0.10
Wizards of Thay Wizards of Thay
+4% Synergy $0.95
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+2% Synergy $0.27
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+2% Synergy $2.76
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+1% Synergy $1.77
Spellseeker Spellseeker
-1% Synergy $12.90
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
-2% Synergy $0.46
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
-4% Synergy $0.75
Silver Myr Silver Myr
-4% Synergy $0.42
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-14% Synergy $0.20

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Ertai, Wizard Adept safe.

Dissolve Dissolve
+35% Synergy $0.17
Disdainful Stroke Disdainful Stroke
+33% Synergy $0.06
Dismiss Dismiss
+33% Synergy $0.13
Dissipate Dissipate
+32% Synergy $0.10
Cancel Cancel
+30% Synergy $0.29
Saw It Coming Saw It Coming
+28% Synergy $0.35
Neutralize Neutralize
+27% Synergy $0.16
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+25% Synergy $5.88
Unwind Unwind
+24% Synergy $1.21
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+21% Synergy $0.14
Defabricate Defabricate
+18% Synergy $0.12
Last Word Last Word
+18% Synergy $0.70
Desertion Desertion
+17% Synergy $0.91
Annul Annul
+15% Synergy $0.13
Access Denied Access Denied
+14% Synergy $2.60
Capsize Capsize
+14% Synergy $1.08
Force Spike Force Spike
+14% Synergy $0.77
Foil Foil
+13% Synergy $0.83
Forbid Forbid
+13% Synergy $1.22
Wash Away Wash Away
+11% Synergy $0.49
Exclude Exclude
+11% Synergy $0.08
Amazing Acrobatics Amazing Acrobatics
+11% Synergy $0.08
Contradict Contradict
+11% Synergy $0.04
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+10% Synergy $48.26
Tale's End Tale's End
+10% Synergy $2.44
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+9% Synergy $3.90
Power Sink Power Sink
+9% Synergy $0.14
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+8% Synergy $0.17
Miscast Miscast
+8% Synergy $1.25
Dream Fracture Dream Fracture
+8% Synergy $0.10
Divert Disaster Divert Disaster
+8% Synergy $0.07
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+7% Synergy $14.80
Dispel Dispel
+7% Synergy $0.36
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
+6% Synergy $0.22
Abjure Abjure
+6% Synergy $3.11
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+5% Synergy $0.33
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+4% Synergy $1.26
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+4% Synergy $0.60
Evacuation Evacuation
+4% Synergy $0.16
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
-2% Synergy $1.78
Swan Song Swan Song
-3% Synergy $7.43
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-5% Synergy $1.89
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
-7% Synergy $7.42
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-8% Synergy $1.19
Aetherize Aetherize
-11% Synergy $0.34
Opt Opt
-15% Synergy $0.10
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-19% Synergy $0.40
High Tide High Tide
-22% Synergy $0.89
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-23% Synergy $0.67
Pongify Pongify
-30% Synergy $1.47

Sorceries

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

Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+9% Synergy $7.18
Enter the Infinite Enter the Infinite
+8% Synergy $4.69
Time Warp Time Warp
+7% Synergy $12.67
Relm's Sketching Relm's Sketching
+4% Synergy $0.15
Show and Tell Show and Tell
+4% Synergy $13.26
Preordain Preordain
+2% Synergy $0.46
Bribery Bribery
+2% Synergy $5.71
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+1% Synergy $1.83
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+1% Synergy $0.19
Windfall Windfall
0% Synergy $3.84
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
0% Synergy $2.83
Ponder Ponder
-1% Synergy $1.18
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
-1% Synergy $0.16
Fabricate Fabricate
-14% Synergy $8.90

Utility Artifacts

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

Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+13% Synergy $17.15
Heartstone Heartstone
+11% Synergy $4.00
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+9% Synergy $13.84
Magewright's Stone Magewright's Stone
+8% Synergy $7.49
Amulet of Safekeeping Amulet of Safekeeping
+6% Synergy $0.17
Sphinx-Bone Wand Sphinx-Bone Wand
+5% Synergy $0.41
Erratic Portal Erratic Portal
+5% Synergy $2.11
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+3% Synergy $0.80
The Enigma Jewel Locus of Enlightenment The Enigma Jewel
+3% Synergy $0.93
Spellbook Spellbook
0% Synergy $2.85
Cloud Key Cloud Key
0% Synergy $1.36
Voltaic Key Voltaic Key
0% Synergy $2.34
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
-3% Synergy $2.66
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-5% Synergy $3.86
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
-6% Synergy $34.01
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
-6% Synergy $20.65
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-9% Synergy $0.19
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-14% Synergy $1.20

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Ertai, Wizard Adept's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Omniscience Omniscience
+23% Synergy $5.56
Declaration of Naught Declaration of Naught
+21% Synergy $2.62
Counterbalance Counterbalance
+20% Synergy $6.51
Telepathy Telepathy
+18% Synergy $1.82
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+16% Synergy $0.52
Sunken Field Sunken Field
+14% Synergy $0.37
Pemmin's Aura Pemmin's Aura
+12% Synergy $11.27
Mind Over Matter Mind Over Matter
+12% Synergy $37.59
Arcane Laboratory Arcane Laboratory
+9% Synergy $0.74
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+5% Synergy $7.04
Dissipation Field Dissipation Field
+5% Synergy $2.32
Equilibrium Equilibrium
+5% Synergy $3.25
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+4% Synergy $1.07
Back to Basics Back to Basics
-1% Synergy $5.59
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
-4% Synergy $0.17
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
-10% Synergy $3.12
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-12% Synergy $9.06

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Ertai, Wizard Adept to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Jace, Unraveler of Secrets Jace, Unraveler of Secrets
+24% Synergy $2.07
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+2% Synergy $6.02

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
+21% Synergy $47.66
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+21% Synergy $0.44
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+12% Synergy $0.21
Hall of Storm Giants Hall of Storm Giants
+11% Synergy $0.37
Rivendell Rivendell
+9% Synergy $1.53
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+6% Synergy $0.18
Coral Atoll Coral Atoll
+6% Synergy $0.55
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+5% Synergy $0.10
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+5% Synergy $7.19
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+5% Synergy $0.68
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.11
Desert of the Mindful Desert of the Mindful
+2% Synergy $0.14
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+1% Synergy $38.24
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+1% Synergy $5.75
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+1% Synergy $1.38
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
-2% Synergy $0.07
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $2.26
War Room War Room
-4% Synergy $4.92
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
-4% Synergy $10.59
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-7% Synergy $19.12
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-8% Synergy $6.48
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
-11% Synergy $10.48
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
-12% Synergy $0.60

Mana Artifacts

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

Caged Sun Caged Sun
+18% Synergy $3.17
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+13% Synergy $0.83
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+11% Synergy $0.18
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+9% Synergy $3.41
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+7% Synergy $3.16
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+4% Synergy $0.24
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
+4% Synergy $33.74
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+2% Synergy $9.68
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+1% Synergy $0.41
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
0% Synergy $0.23
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.15
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-6% Synergy $1.22
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-9% Synergy $0.17
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-10% Synergy $0.16
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-12% Synergy $0.92
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-19% Synergy $1.21
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-25% Synergy $0.34

Lands

The mana base foundation for Ertai, Wizard Adept decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+5% Synergy $0.33
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
0% Synergy $0.80
Island Island
-2% Synergy $0.08
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-4% Synergy $0.17
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-13% Synergy $8.82

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