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Ertai, Wizard Adept
Price tag $10.77

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

#2873 Current Rank
#2988 Last Week
#2838 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.

Krang, the All-Powerful Krang, the All-Powerful
+10% Synergy $0.49
Glamermite Glamermite
+5% Synergy $0.10
Glen Elendra's Answer Glen Elendra's Answer
+4% Synergy $1.34
Glen Elendra Guardian Glen Elendra Guardian
+4% Synergy $0.55
Noggle the Mind Noggle the Mind
+4% Synergy $0.27

High Synergy Cards

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

Patron Wizard Patron Wizard
+47% Synergy $3.97
Rewind Rewind
+44% Synergy $0.43
Disruptive Student Disruptive Student
+41% Synergy $0.28
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+39% Synergy $2.31
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
+37% Synergy $1.22
Wizard's Retort Wizard's Retort
+37% Synergy $0.33
Arcanis the Omnipotent Arcanis the Omnipotent
+35% Synergy $0.18
Disallow Disallow
+35% Synergy $1.66
Dismiss Dismiss
+34% Synergy $0.12
Guile Guile
+33% Synergy $0.81

Top Cards

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

Training Grounds Training Grounds
+33% Synergy $5.95
Disdainful Stroke Disdainful Stroke
+32% Synergy $0.18
Azami, Lady of Scrolls Azami, Lady of Scrolls
+32% Synergy $0.43
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+22% Synergy $50.42
Counterspell Counterspell
+20% Synergy $2.09
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+16% Synergy $2.03
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+16% Synergy $2.00
Propaganda Propaganda
+13% Synergy $3.22
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+4% Synergy $5.80
Negate Negate
+4% Synergy $0.06

Game Changers

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

Force of Will Force of Will
+23% Synergy $68.34
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+12% Synergy $52.78
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+9% Synergy $15.76
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+7% Synergy $58.42
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+4% Synergy $41.18
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+3% Synergy $33.59
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+1% Synergy $938.97
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $111.70
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
-2% Synergy $22.74
Mana Vault Mana Vault
-4% Synergy $97.40

Creatures

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

Disruptive Pitmage Disruptive Pitmage
+33% Synergy $0.16
Lullmage Mentor Lullmage Mentor
+32% Synergy $4.77
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
+30% Synergy $3.17
Voidmage Prodigy Voidmage Prodigy
+25% Synergy $1.60
Riptide Director Riptide Director
+23% Synergy $0.58
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+22% Synergy $0.60
Glen Elendra Archmage Glen Elendra Archmage
+22% Synergy $11.75
Brine Seer Brine Seer
+21% Synergy $0.25
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
+20% Synergy $9.55
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+19% Synergy $0.42
Gadwick, the Wizened Gadwick, the Wizened
+16% Synergy $0.43
Daring Apprentice Daring Apprentice
+15% Synergy $0.47
Archmage of Echoes Archmage of Echoes
+14% Synergy $17.57
Draining Whelk Draining Whelk
+14% Synergy $0.38
Vodalian Mage Vodalian Mage
+14% Synergy $0.14
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+13% Synergy $18.85
Apprentice Wizard Apprentice Wizard
+13% Synergy $0.23
Aphetto Alchemist Aphetto Alchemist
+12% Synergy $3.00
Fatespinner Fatespinner
+12% Synergy $10.47
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+10% Synergy $5.43
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+10% Synergy $1.07
Docent of Perfection Final Iteration Docent of Perfection
+10% Synergy $0.93
Stronghold Biologist Stronghold Biologist
+10% Synergy $0.22
Stronghold Machinist Stronghold Machinist
+10% Synergy $0.25
Ghost-Lit Warder Ghost-Lit Warder
+10% Synergy $0.15
Disciple of the Ring Disciple of the Ring
+10% Synergy $0.24
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+9% Synergy $1.12
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+9% Synergy $0.30
Stonybrook Banneret Stonybrook Banneret
+9% Synergy $0.22
Archivist Archivist
+9% Synergy $0.33
Cursecatcher Cursecatcher
+8% Synergy $0.44
Voidmage Husher Voidmage Husher
+8% Synergy $0.24
Malevolent Hermit Benevolent Geist Malevolent Hermit
+7% Synergy $0.93
Martyr of Frost Martyr of Frost
+7% Synergy $0.23
Spiketail Drakeling Spiketail Drakeling
+7% Synergy $0.08
Hisoka, Minamo Sensei Hisoka, Minamo Sensei
+7% Synergy $0.43
Diplomatic Escort Diplomatic Escort
+7% Synergy $0.24
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
+6% Synergy $5.82
Galecaster Colossus Galecaster Colossus
+6% Synergy $2.14
Supreme Inquisitor Supreme Inquisitor
+6% Synergy $0.48
Wavebreak Hippocamp Wavebreak Hippocamp
+5% Synergy $0.82
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
+4% Synergy $11.36
Omen Hawker Omen Hawker
+3% Synergy $0.16
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+1% Synergy $0.95
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
0% Synergy $0.36
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
0% Synergy $3.15
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
0% Synergy $0.41
Stormtide Leviathan Stormtide Leviathan
0% Synergy $3.11
Silver Myr Silver Myr
-3% Synergy $0.50
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-15% Synergy $0.30

Instants

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

Ertai's Scorn Ertai's Scorn
+33% Synergy $0.19
Dissolve Dissolve
+32% Synergy $0.23
Bane's Contingency Bane's Contingency
+31% Synergy $0.17
Dissipate Dissipate
+31% Synergy $0.16
Cancel Cancel
+27% Synergy $0.23
Unwind Unwind
+26% Synergy $1.32
Neutralize Neutralize
+26% Synergy $0.27
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+24% Synergy $5.66
Saw It Coming Saw It Coming
+23% Synergy $0.38
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+21% Synergy $0.19
Defabricate Defabricate
+17% Synergy $0.22
Capsize Capsize
+15% Synergy $0.83
Annul Annul
+15% Synergy $0.29
Desertion Desertion
+15% Synergy $0.76
Last Word Last Word
+15% Synergy $0.73
Foil Foil
+12% Synergy $1.66
Access Denied Access Denied
+12% Synergy $2.48
Exclude Exclude
+12% Synergy $0.10
Forbid Forbid
+12% Synergy $1.09
Force Spike Force Spike
+12% Synergy $1.05
Tale's End Tale's End
+11% Synergy $3.29
Power Sink Power Sink
+11% Synergy $0.11
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+10% Synergy $44.34
Dispel Dispel
+10% Synergy $0.39
Contradict Contradict
+10% Synergy $0.06
Abjure Abjure
+9% Synergy $2.11
Wash Away Wash Away
+9% Synergy $0.59
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+8% Synergy $17.65
Miscast Miscast
+8% Synergy $1.40
Dream Fracture Dream Fracture
+8% Synergy $0.10
Amazing Acrobatics Amazing Acrobatics
+8% Synergy $0.20
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+7% Synergy $6.55
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
+6% Synergy $0.30
Memory Lapse Memory Lapse
+6% Synergy $0.55
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+5% Synergy $1.58
Evacuation Evacuation
+5% Synergy $0.29
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+5% Synergy $10.93
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+4% Synergy $0.29
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+4% Synergy $0.41
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+2% Synergy $0.84
Swan Song Swan Song
-1% Synergy $8.38
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
-1% Synergy $1.97
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
-4% Synergy $5.13
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-5% Synergy $2.44
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-6% Synergy $1.35
Aetherize Aetherize
-11% Synergy $0.47
Opt Opt
-16% Synergy $0.22
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-20% Synergy $0.44
High Tide High Tide
-22% Synergy $0.94
Pongify Pongify
-31% Synergy $1.93

Sorceries

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

Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+12% Synergy $5.67
Enter the Infinite Enter the Infinite
+8% Synergy $5.03
Time Warp Time Warp
+6% Synergy $13.24
Windfall Windfall
+4% Synergy $5.37
Bribery Bribery
+4% Synergy $5.26
Time Spiral Time Spiral
+4% Synergy $96.10
Timetwister Timetwister
+4% Synergy
Preordain Preordain
+2% Synergy $0.57
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+1% Synergy $2.72
Ponder Ponder
0% Synergy $1.40
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
-1% Synergy $0.22
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
-1% Synergy $0.24
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
-1% Synergy $2.76
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-9% Synergy $31.34
Fabricate Fabricate
-16% Synergy $8.98

Utility Artifacts

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

Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+14% Synergy $15.81
Heartstone Heartstone
+13% Synergy $3.83
Amulet of Safekeeping Amulet of Safekeeping
+7% Synergy $0.25
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+6% Synergy $15.16
Magewright's Stone Magewright's Stone
+6% Synergy $8.92
The Enigma Jewel Locus of Enlightenment The Enigma Jewel
+4% Synergy $1.11
Spellbook Spellbook
0% Synergy $4.77
Voltaic Key Voltaic Key
0% Synergy $2.77
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-6% Synergy $4.56
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
-7% Synergy $39.43
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-10% Synergy $0.28
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-16% Synergy $1.85

Enchantments

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

Omniscience Omniscience
+22% Synergy $6.39
Counterbalance Counterbalance
+21% Synergy $7.34
Declaration of Naught Declaration of Naught
+20% Synergy $5.47
Sunken Field Sunken Field
+19% Synergy $0.41
Telepathy Telepathy
+16% Synergy $1.45
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+13% Synergy $0.56
Mind Over Matter Mind Over Matter
+11% Synergy $41.86
Pemmin's Aura Pemmin's Aura
+10% Synergy $11.26
Arcane Laboratory Arcane Laboratory
+7% Synergy $0.71
Dissipation Field Dissipation Field
+5% Synergy $2.53
Douse Douse
+5% Synergy $0.27
Pendrell Mists Pendrell Mists
+5% Synergy $9.06
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+4% Synergy $1.69
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+3% Synergy $9.71
Back to Basics Back to Basics
-1% Synergy $6.01
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
-4% Synergy $0.35
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
-11% Synergy $3.42
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-15% Synergy $10.63

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 $1.98
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+1% Synergy $8.02

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
+24% Synergy $55.63
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+23% Synergy $0.53
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+11% Synergy $0.30
Hall of Storm Giants Hall of Storm Giants
+9% Synergy $0.63
Rivendell Rivendell
+8% Synergy $1.46
Coral Atoll Coral Atoll
+7% Synergy $0.53
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+6% Synergy $0.30
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+5% Synergy $8.95
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+5% Synergy $0.12
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+4% Synergy $0.30
Faerie Conclave Faerie Conclave
+4% Synergy $0.48
Desert of the Mindful Desert of the Mindful
+3% Synergy $0.21
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+2% Synergy $1.60
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+1% Synergy $1.15
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-1% Synergy $43.73
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-1% Synergy $8.66
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
-1% Synergy $2.22
Agna Qel'a Agna Qel'a
-1% Synergy $1.08
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
-2% Synergy $0.16
War Room War Room
-5% Synergy $9.15
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy $3.70
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-8% Synergy $24.44
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-9% Synergy $4.49
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
-10% Synergy $9.07
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
-13% Synergy $0.65

Mana Artifacts

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

Caged Sun Caged Sun
+18% Synergy $3.60
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+14% Synergy $0.86
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+11% Synergy $0.21
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+8% Synergy $5.05
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+5% Synergy $3.80
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+4% Synergy $0.33
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
0% Synergy $9.70
Mox Opal Mox Opal
-2% Synergy $191.56
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-3% Synergy $0.51
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.31
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-7% Synergy $0.30
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-10% Synergy $2.55
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-10% Synergy $0.30
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-13% Synergy $1.06
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-17% Synergy $1.01
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-25% Synergy $0.37

Lands

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

Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+4% Synergy $0.41
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+2% Synergy $1.30
Island Island
-1% Synergy $0.22
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-6% Synergy $0.28
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-9% Synergy $31.34
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-13% Synergy $8.05

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