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Ertai, Wizard Adept
Price tag $7.57

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

#2805 Current Rank
#3051 Last Week
#2673 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.

Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+15% Synergy $0.17
Blue Mage's Cane Blue Mage's Cane
+15% Synergy $0.30
Relm's Sketching Relm's Sketching
+11% Synergy $0.26
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+10% Synergy $1.61
Gogo, Master of Mimicry Gogo, Master of Mimicry
+6% Synergy $5.03

High Synergy Cards

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

Guile Guile
+47% Synergy $0.72
Patron Wizard Patron Wizard
+46% Synergy $3.60
Rewind Rewind
+46% Synergy $0.45
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+44% Synergy $1.62
Disallow Disallow
+44% Synergy $1.90
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
+42% Synergy $1.26
Bane's Contingency Bane's Contingency
+41% Synergy $0.14
Wizard's Retort Wizard's Retort
+41% Synergy $0.22
Disruptive Student Disruptive Student
+40% Synergy $0.34
Arcanis the Omnipotent Arcanis the Omnipotent
+40% Synergy $0.25

Top Cards

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

Training Grounds Training Grounds
+39% Synergy $4.68
Azami, Lady of Scrolls Azami, Lady of Scrolls
+38% Synergy $0.25
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+28% Synergy $0.28
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+24% Synergy $1.28
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+23% Synergy $42.96
Counterspell Counterspell
+22% Synergy $1.65
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+22% Synergy $1.75
Propaganda Propaganda
+17% Synergy $2.01
Negate Negate
+12% Synergy $0.24
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+6% Synergy $3.79

Game Changers

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

Force of Will Force of Will
+24% Synergy $57.48
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+12% Synergy $42.63
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+10% Synergy $48.94
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+7% Synergy $11.92
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+5% Synergy $48.08
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+4% Synergy $33.99
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
+3% Synergy $12.05
Expropriate Expropriate
+1% Synergy $10.93
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
-1% Synergy $16.62
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
-5% Synergy $2.58

Creatures

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

Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
+35% Synergy $1.52
Lullmage Mentor Lullmage Mentor
+31% Synergy $2.14
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+26% Synergy $0.58
Glen Elendra Archmage Glen Elendra Archmage
+24% Synergy $8.44
Voidmage Prodigy Voidmage Prodigy
+24% Synergy $1.62
Disruptive Pitmage Disruptive Pitmage
+24% Synergy $0.15
Gadwick, the Wizened Gadwick, the Wizened
+19% Synergy $0.49
Riptide Director Riptide Director
+19% Synergy $0.55
Brine Seer Brine Seer
+19% Synergy $0.23
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
+18% Synergy $6.51
Fatespinner Fatespinner
+18% Synergy $5.81
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+17% Synergy $0.68
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+16% Synergy $14.73
Daring Apprentice Daring Apprentice
+16% Synergy $0.32
Draining Whelk Draining Whelk
+16% Synergy $0.25
Archmage of Echoes Archmage of Echoes
+15% Synergy $5.20
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+14% Synergy $2.18
Docent of Perfection Final Iteration Docent of Perfection
+14% Synergy $0.34
Wavebreak Hippocamp Wavebreak Hippocamp
+12% Synergy $0.49
Malevolent Hermit Benevolent Geist Malevolent Hermit
+12% Synergy $0.65
Apprentice Wizard Apprentice Wizard
+12% Synergy $0.10
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+11% Synergy $0.87
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+11% Synergy $0.23
Aphetto Alchemist Aphetto Alchemist
+11% Synergy $4.05
Cursecatcher Cursecatcher
+9% Synergy $0.37
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
+8% Synergy $3.78
Stronghold Machinist Stronghold Machinist
+8% Synergy $0.27
Vodalian Mage Vodalian Mage
+8% Synergy $0.18
Voidmage Husher Voidmage Husher
+8% Synergy $0.23
Ghost-Lit Warder Ghost-Lit Warder
+8% Synergy $0.25
Stronghold Biologist Stronghold Biologist
+7% Synergy $0.24
Voracious Greatshark Voracious Greatshark
+7% Synergy $0.18
Disciple of the Ring Disciple of the Ring
+7% Synergy $0.18
Sister of Silence Sister of Silence
+7% Synergy $0.43
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+6% Synergy $1.02
Stonybrook Banneret Stonybrook Banneret
+6% Synergy $0.18
Galecaster Colossus Galecaster Colossus
+6% Synergy $2.17
Transcendent Dragon Transcendent Dragon
+6% Synergy $1.32
Diplomatic Escort Diplomatic Escort
+6% Synergy $0.22
Wizards of Thay Wizards of Thay
+5% Synergy $0.35
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+4% Synergy $0.32
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+2% Synergy $0.91
Aether Channeler Aether Channeler
+2% Synergy $0.29
Silver Myr Silver Myr
0% Synergy $0.40
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
-1% Synergy $0.84
Spellseeker Spellseeker
-1% Synergy $12.30
Stormtide Leviathan Stormtide Leviathan
-1% Synergy $1.14
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
-1% Synergy $0.32
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
-3% Synergy $0.32
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-12% Synergy $0.26

Instants

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

Dissolve Dissolve
+38% Synergy $0.15
Ertai's Scorn Ertai's Scorn
+38% Synergy $0.09
Dissipate Dissipate
+37% Synergy $0.06
Dismiss Dismiss
+37% Synergy $0.15
Disdainful Stroke Disdainful Stroke
+34% Synergy $0.10
Cancel Cancel
+31% Synergy $0.27
Neutralize Neutralize
+30% Synergy $0.08
Saw It Coming Saw It Coming
+28% Synergy $0.26
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+25% Synergy $7.15
Unwind Unwind
+25% Synergy $1.59
Desertion Desertion
+24% Synergy $0.86
Defabricate Defabricate
+23% Synergy $0.22
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+17% Synergy $0.21
Access Denied Access Denied
+15% Synergy $3.45
Wash Away Wash Away
+14% Synergy $0.34
Exclude Exclude
+14% Synergy $0.06
Capsize Capsize
+13% Synergy $1.37
Last Word Last Word
+13% Synergy $0.62
Foil Foil
+12% Synergy $0.73
Tale's End Tale's End
+12% Synergy $1.52
Annul Annul
+12% Synergy $0.12
Forbid Forbid
+11% Synergy $1.15
Bone to Ash Bone to Ash
+11% Synergy $0.03
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+10% Synergy $5.49
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+9% Synergy $49.42
Dispel Dispel
+9% Synergy $0.29
Miscast Miscast
+9% Synergy $1.24
Force Spike Force Spike
+9% Synergy $0.78
Contradict Contradict
+9% Synergy $0.03
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+8% Synergy $14.89
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+8% Synergy $0.17
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+7% Synergy $1.36
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
+7% Synergy $0.29
Insidious Will Insidious Will
+7% Synergy $0.29
Stifle Stifle
+7% Synergy $8.11
Dream Fracture Dream Fracture
+7% Synergy $0.08
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+6% Synergy $0.43
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+5% Synergy $0.49
Evacuation Evacuation
+4% Synergy $0.22
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+2% Synergy $6.96
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
0% Synergy $1.59
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-1% Synergy $1.46
Swan Song Swan Song
-1% Synergy $6.09
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
-5% Synergy $15.68
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-9% Synergy $1.51
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-11% Synergy $7.64
Aetherize Aetherize
-12% Synergy $0.29
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-22% Synergy $1.15
High Tide High Tide
-24% Synergy $1.29
Pongify Pongify
-30% Synergy $2.10

Sorceries

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

Enter the Infinite Enter the Infinite
+12% Synergy $3.20
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+8% Synergy $10.10
Preordain Preordain
+6% Synergy $0.61
Time Warp Time Warp
+5% Synergy $13.00
Bribery Bribery
+4% Synergy $5.14
Show and Tell Show and Tell
+4% Synergy $12.45
Ponder Ponder
+2% Synergy $1.65
Blatant Thievery Blatant Thievery
+2% Synergy $2.16
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+1% Synergy $0.21
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
0% Synergy $1.68
Step Through Step Through
0% Synergy $0.17
Windfall Windfall
-1% Synergy $3.95
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
-1% Synergy $1.75
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
-1% Synergy $0.37
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
-2% Synergy $0.19
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-7% Synergy $4.80
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-9% Synergy $34.20
Fabricate Fabricate
-10% Synergy $7.90

Utility Artifacts

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

Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+17% Synergy $14.41
Heartstone Heartstone
+11% Synergy $1.86
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+10% Synergy $11.66
Magewright's Stone Magewright's Stone
+7% Synergy $5.81
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+6% Synergy $0.76
Sphinx-Bone Wand Sphinx-Bone Wand
+6% Synergy $0.41
Amulet of Safekeeping Amulet of Safekeeping
+6% Synergy $0.13
The Enigma Jewel Locus of Enlightenment The Enigma Jewel
+5% Synergy $0.98
Library of Leng Library of Leng
+4% Synergy $119.94
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+2% Synergy $1.20
Spellbook Spellbook
0% Synergy $1.89
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-1% Synergy $4.45
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
-2% Synergy $2.82
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
-4% Synergy $29.26
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-9% Synergy $0.24
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-10% Synergy $1.30

Enchantments

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

Omniscience Omniscience
+24% Synergy $3.83
Declaration of Naught Declaration of Naught
+23% Synergy $2.61
Telepathy Telepathy
+20% Synergy $0.72
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+19% Synergy $1.11
Counterbalance Counterbalance
+19% Synergy $8.56
Pemmin's Aura Pemmin's Aura
+12% Synergy $7.34
Arcane Laboratory Arcane Laboratory
+12% Synergy $0.99
Mind Over Matter Mind Over Matter
+11% Synergy $40.77
Sunken Field Sunken Field
+9% Synergy $0.35
Observed Stasis Observed Stasis
+7% Synergy $0.32
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+6% Synergy $1.77
Dissipation Field Dissipation Field
+6% Synergy $2.28
Equilibrium Equilibrium
+5% Synergy $3.90
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+4% Synergy $1.44
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+2% Synergy $9.04
Intruder Alarm Intruder Alarm
+2% Synergy $3.05
Back to Basics Back to Basics
+1% Synergy $5.58
Metallurgic Summonings Metallurgic Summonings
+1% Synergy $1.41
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
-3% Synergy $0.16
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
-6% Synergy $2.10
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-9% Synergy $8.34

Planeswalkers

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

Jace, Unraveler of Secrets Jace, Unraveler of Secrets
+23% Synergy $0.87
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+2% Synergy $6.28
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+2% Synergy $3.55

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 $51.06
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+20% Synergy $0.53
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+13% Synergy $0.34
Hall of Storm Giants Hall of Storm Giants
+11% Synergy $0.66
Rivendell Rivendell
+10% Synergy $0.77
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+7% Synergy $0.25
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+5% Synergy $0.18
Coral Atoll Coral Atoll
+5% Synergy $0.45
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+4% Synergy $0.14
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+4% Synergy $5.43
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+4% Synergy $7.01
Skyline Cascade Skyline Cascade
+4% Synergy $0.10
Desert of the Mindful Desert of the Mindful
+2% Synergy $0.14
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+1% Synergy $1.22
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-1% Synergy $1.98
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-2% Synergy $34.54
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-3% Synergy $19.28
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
-3% Synergy $0.23
War Room War Room
-4% Synergy $2.73
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-5% Synergy $94.69
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
-9% Synergy $7.74
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-11% Synergy $1.41

Mana Artifacts

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

Caged Sun Caged Sun
+20% Synergy $3.61
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+12% Synergy $1.28
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+11% Synergy $0.14
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+11% Synergy $2.10
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+6% Synergy $2.44
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+5% Synergy $0.24
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+4% Synergy $0.29
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+4% Synergy $7.59
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
+4% Synergy $32.45
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+4% Synergy $1.79
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+2% Synergy $0.25
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+2% Synergy $3.21
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+1% Synergy $55.47
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-4% Synergy $1.33
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
-4% Synergy $2.82
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-5% Synergy $0.16
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-8% Synergy $0.19
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-10% Synergy $1.12
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-11% Synergy $1.07
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-13% Synergy $0.22
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-21% Synergy $0.51

Lands

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

Capital City Capital City
+7% Synergy $0.17
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+6% Synergy $0.43
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.05
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
-2% Synergy $0.83
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-7% Synergy $0.11
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-7% Synergy $0.98
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-9% Synergy $34.20
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-11% Synergy $7.64

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