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Ertai, Wizard Adept
Price tag $7.13

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

#3086 Current Rank
#2772 Last Week
#2758 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.

Amazing Acrobatics Amazing Acrobatics
+5% Synergy $0.14
Spider-Sense Spider-Sense
+3% Synergy $1.46

High Synergy Cards

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

Rewind Rewind
+46% Synergy $0.41
Patron Wizard Patron Wizard
+43% Synergy $4.02
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+42% Synergy $1.94
Guile Guile
+42% Synergy $0.79
Wizard's Retort Wizard's Retort
+40% Synergy $0.17
Disallow Disallow
+40% Synergy $2.42
Arcanis the Omnipotent Arcanis the Omnipotent
+36% Synergy $0.21
Bane's Contingency Bane's Contingency
+36% Synergy $0.18
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
+36% Synergy $1.16
Dissolve Dissolve
+35% Synergy $0.20

Top Cards

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

Azami, Lady of Scrolls Azami, Lady of Scrolls
+35% Synergy $0.33
Training Grounds Training Grounds
+33% Synergy $4.50
Disdainful Stroke Disdainful Stroke
+33% Synergy $0.08
Counterspell Counterspell
+22% Synergy $1.60
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+22% Synergy $46.95
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+19% Synergy $0.75
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+17% Synergy $1.83
Propaganda Propaganda
+14% Synergy $2.29
Negate Negate
+7% Synergy $0.26
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+5% Synergy $4.34

Game Changers

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

Force of Will Force of Will
+23% Synergy $64.58
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+11% Synergy $44.22
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+8% Synergy $51.13
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+7% Synergy $13.26
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+5% Synergy $37.35
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+4% Synergy $43.88
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $94.95
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
-4% Synergy $17.54
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
-6% Synergy $1.89

Creatures

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

Disruptive Student Disruptive Student
+35% Synergy $0.28
Lullmage Mentor Lullmage Mentor
+31% Synergy $1.90
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
+28% Synergy $2.23
Disruptive Pitmage Disruptive Pitmage
+25% Synergy $0.16
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+22% Synergy $0.41
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+22% Synergy $0.50
Glen Elendra Archmage Glen Elendra Archmage
+22% Synergy $9.42
Voidmage Prodigy Voidmage Prodigy
+22% Synergy $1.65
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
+19% Synergy $7.94
Brine Seer Brine Seer
+19% Synergy $0.22
Riptide Director Riptide Director
+17% Synergy $0.56
Gadwick, the Wizened Gadwick, the Wizened
+15% Synergy $0.68
Archmage of Echoes Archmage of Echoes
+15% Synergy $8.92
Fatespinner Fatespinner
+15% Synergy $12.39
Draining Whelk Draining Whelk
+15% Synergy $0.24
Daring Apprentice Daring Apprentice
+15% Synergy $0.37
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+14% Synergy $17.93
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+13% Synergy $3.87
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+11% Synergy $0.96
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+11% Synergy $0.84
Docent of Perfection Final Iteration Docent of Perfection
+11% Synergy $0.40
Apprentice Wizard Apprentice Wizard
+11% Synergy $0.16
Aphetto Alchemist Aphetto Alchemist
+11% Synergy $2.62
Malevolent Hermit Benevolent Geist Malevolent Hermit
+10% Synergy $0.80
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
+10% Synergy $4.29
Vodalian Mage Vodalian Mage
+10% Synergy $0.15
Stronghold Machinist Stronghold Machinist
+10% Synergy $0.22
Wavebreak Hippocamp Wavebreak Hippocamp
+9% Synergy $0.55
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+9% Synergy $0.16
Voidmage Husher Voidmage Husher
+9% Synergy $0.23
Stronghold Biologist Stronghold Biologist
+9% Synergy $0.24
Ghost-Lit Warder Ghost-Lit Warder
+9% Synergy $0.18
Archivist Archivist
+8% Synergy $0.36
Disciple of the Ring Disciple of the Ring
+8% Synergy $0.17
Cursecatcher Cursecatcher
+7% Synergy $0.39
Transcendent Dragon Transcendent Dragon
+7% Synergy $0.72
Temporal Adept Temporal Adept
+7% Synergy $0.52
Hisoka, Minamo Sensei Hisoka, Minamo Sensei
+7% Synergy $0.52
Galecaster Colossus Galecaster Colossus
+6% Synergy $2.25
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
+5% Synergy $10.98
Stonybrook Banneret Stonybrook Banneret
+5% Synergy $0.09
Wizards of Thay Wizards of Thay
+4% Synergy $0.45
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+3% Synergy $0.27
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+2% Synergy $1.85
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+1% Synergy $1.15
Spellseeker Spellseeker
0% Synergy $12.63
Silver Myr Silver Myr
-2% Synergy $0.37
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
-2% Synergy $0.58
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
-3% Synergy $0.35
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-13% Synergy $0.26

Instants

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

Ertai's Scorn Ertai's Scorn
+34% Synergy $0.10
Dissipate Dissipate
+34% Synergy $0.12
Dismiss Dismiss
+33% Synergy $0.12
Cancel Cancel
+31% Synergy $0.28
Saw It Coming Saw It Coming
+28% Synergy $0.37
Neutralize Neutralize
+28% Synergy $0.09
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+25% Synergy $5.74
Unwind Unwind
+23% Synergy $0.78
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+19% Synergy $0.21
Desertion Desertion
+19% Synergy $0.81
Defabricate Defabricate
+18% Synergy $0.16
Last Word Last Word
+17% Synergy $0.69
Capsize Capsize
+15% Synergy $1.20
Access Denied Access Denied
+14% Synergy $2.71
Foil Foil
+13% Synergy $1.03
Wash Away Wash Away
+13% Synergy $0.57
Tale's End Tale's End
+13% Synergy $1.80
Exclude Exclude
+13% Synergy $0.09
Annul Annul
+12% Synergy $0.14
Force Spike Force Spike
+12% Synergy $0.79
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+11% Synergy $45.90
Contradict Contradict
+11% Synergy $0.02
Forbid Forbid
+10% Synergy $1.21
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+9% Synergy $15.61
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+9% Synergy $5.28
Miscast Miscast
+9% Synergy $1.18
Bone to Ash Bone to Ash
+9% Synergy $0.04
Power Sink Power Sink
+9% Synergy $0.15
Dispel Dispel
+8% Synergy $0.31
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+8% Synergy $0.21
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
+8% Synergy $0.16
Memory Lapse Memory Lapse
+8% Synergy $0.44
Deprive Deprive
+8% Synergy $0.42
Stifle Stifle
+7% Synergy $7.12
Dream Fracture Dream Fracture
+7% Synergy $0.12
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+6% Synergy $1.35
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+5% Synergy $0.43
Evacuation Evacuation
+3% Synergy $0.14
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+3% Synergy $8.08
Swan Song Swan Song
-1% Synergy $8.48
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
-1% Synergy $1.85
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-5% Synergy $1.36
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
-7% Synergy $10.54
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-8% Synergy $1.27
Aetherize Aetherize
-11% Synergy $0.36
Opt Opt
-16% Synergy $0.10
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-19% Synergy $0.58
High Tide High Tide
-21% Synergy $1.03
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-23% Synergy $1.52
Pongify Pongify
-30% Synergy $1.81

Sorceries

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

Enter the Infinite Enter the Infinite
+10% Synergy $3.63
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+9% Synergy $7.84
Time Warp Time Warp
+6% Synergy $11.41
Relm's Sketching Relm's Sketching
+5% Synergy $0.13
Bribery Bribery
+3% Synergy $5.65
Preordain Preordain
+2% Synergy $0.58
Ponder Ponder
+1% Synergy $1.67
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+1% Synergy $0.24
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+1% Synergy $2.91
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
0% Synergy $1.96
Windfall Windfall
-1% Synergy $3.98
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
-1% Synergy $0.12
Fabricate Fabricate
-12% Synergy $8.72

Utility Artifacts

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

Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+14% Synergy $16.26
Heartstone Heartstone
+11% Synergy $2.96
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+10% Synergy $12.72
Magewright's Stone Magewright's Stone
+8% Synergy $6.91
Amulet of Safekeeping Amulet of Safekeeping
+7% Synergy $0.19
Erratic Portal Erratic Portal
+6% Synergy $2.13
Sphinx-Bone Wand Sphinx-Bone Wand
+5% Synergy $0.40
Blue Mage's Cane Blue Mage's Cane
+5% Synergy $0.20
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+4% Synergy $0.56
Cloud Key Cloud Key
0% Synergy $1.97
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
-1% Synergy $3.69
Spellbook Spellbook
-1% Synergy $2.55
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-2% Synergy $4.12
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
-5% Synergy $32.17
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
-6% Synergy $17.43
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-9% Synergy $0.21
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-11% Synergy $1.14

Enchantments

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

Omniscience Omniscience
+22% Synergy $5.39
Declaration of Naught Declaration of Naught
+22% Synergy $2.45
Counterbalance Counterbalance
+20% Synergy $6.43
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+16% Synergy $0.64
Telepathy Telepathy
+16% Synergy $0.77
Sunken Field Sunken Field
+13% Synergy $0.37
Pemmin's Aura Pemmin's Aura
+12% Synergy $12.29
Mind Over Matter Mind Over Matter
+11% Synergy $37.59
Arcane Laboratory Arcane Laboratory
+9% Synergy $0.84
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+6% Synergy $3.04
Dissipation Field Dissipation Field
+5% Synergy $2.37
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+4% Synergy $1.35
Back to Basics Back to Basics
-1% Synergy $5.49
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
-3% Synergy $0.17
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
-8% Synergy $1.89
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-10% Synergy $10.49

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 $1.41
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+3% Synergy $6.62

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 $46.25
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+21% Synergy $0.56
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+13% Synergy $0.33
Rivendell Rivendell
+10% Synergy $1.59
Hall of Storm Giants Hall of Storm Giants
+10% Synergy $0.38
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+7% Synergy $0.65
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+5% Synergy $7.61
Coral Atoll Coral Atoll
+5% Synergy $0.48
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+5% Synergy $0.10
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+4% Synergy $0.14
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+4% Synergy $1.74
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.13
Desert of the Mindful Desert of the Mindful
+2% Synergy $0.13
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+1% Synergy $39.21
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+1% Synergy $6.13
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+1% Synergy $1.21
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-2% Synergy $1.99
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
-2% Synergy $0.11
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
-3% Synergy $11.53
War Room War Room
-4% Synergy $3.03
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-6% Synergy $18.45
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-9% Synergy $1.70
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
-10% Synergy $10.89
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
-12% Synergy $0.82

Mana Artifacts

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

Caged Sun Caged Sun
+17% Synergy $3.55
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+12% Synergy $0.24
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+12% Synergy $1.06
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+9% Synergy $3.47
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+8% Synergy $2.63
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
+5% Synergy $34.51
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+3% Synergy $0.43
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+3% Synergy $0.22
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+2% Synergy $8.70
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+1% Synergy $0.26
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-5% Synergy $0.17
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
-5% Synergy $4.29
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-6% Synergy $1.04
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-9% Synergy $0.25
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-10% Synergy $0.13
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-11% Synergy $1.05
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-16% Synergy $1.46
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-24% Synergy $0.49

Lands

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

Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+4% Synergy $0.42
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
0% Synergy $0.97
Island Island
-1% Synergy $0.06
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-4% Synergy $0.16
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-13% Synergy $7.76

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