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Ertai, Wizard Adept
Price tag $12.86

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
#3345 Last Week
#2862 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
+2% Synergy $0.44
Fugitive Droid Fugitive Droid
+2% Synergy $0.26

High Synergy Cards

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

Patron Wizard Patron Wizard
+47% Synergy $4.41
Rewind Rewind
+46% Synergy $0.47
Disruptive Student Disruptive Student
+41% Synergy $0.31
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+41% Synergy $2.16
Wizard's Retort Wizard's Retort
+41% Synergy $0.34
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
+39% Synergy $1.39
Arcanis the Omnipotent Arcanis the Omnipotent
+37% Synergy $0.39
Disallow Disallow
+36% Synergy $1.58
Training Grounds Training Grounds
+35% Synergy $7.37
Disruptive Pitmage Disruptive Pitmage
+35% Synergy $0.18

Top Cards

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

Ertai's Scorn Ertai's Scorn
+35% Synergy $0.25
Guile Guile
+34% Synergy $0.79
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+27% Synergy $52.04
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+26% Synergy $6.13
Counterspell Counterspell
+21% Synergy $2.52
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+18% Synergy $1.30
Propaganda Propaganda
+17% Synergy $3.42
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+17% Synergy $0.77
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+6% Synergy $5.47
Negate Negate
+6% Synergy $0.22

Game Changers

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

Force of Will Force of Will
+24% Synergy $69.23
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+13% Synergy $56.28
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+11% Synergy $67.17
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+10% Synergy $17.27
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+6% Synergy $41.42
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+6% Synergy $31.47
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+1% Synergy $1066.67
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $122.46
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
-2% Synergy $24.05
Mana Vault Mana Vault
-3% Synergy $110.91

Creatures

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

Azami, Lady of Scrolls Azami, Lady of Scrolls
+32% Synergy $0.34
Lullmage Mentor Lullmage Mentor
+32% Synergy $5.49
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
+30% Synergy $2.76
Voidmage Prodigy Voidmage Prodigy
+30% Synergy $1.61
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+25% Synergy $0.86
Riptide Director Riptide Director
+25% Synergy $0.60
Glen Elendra Archmage Glen Elendra Archmage
+24% Synergy $12.38
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
+21% Synergy $9.41
Brine Seer Brine Seer
+21% Synergy $0.27
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+18% Synergy $0.42
Gadwick, the Wizened Gadwick, the Wizened
+17% Synergy $0.64
Daring Apprentice Daring Apprentice
+16% Synergy $0.45
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+15% Synergy $17.51
Draining Whelk Draining Whelk
+14% Synergy $0.43
Archmage of Echoes Archmage of Echoes
+14% Synergy $18.67
Vodalian Mage Vodalian Mage
+14% Synergy $0.14
Aphetto Alchemist Aphetto Alchemist
+12% Synergy $3.17
Fatespinner Fatespinner
+12% Synergy $10.14
Docent of Perfection Final Iteration Docent of Perfection
+11% Synergy $0.51
Apprentice Wizard Apprentice Wizard
+11% Synergy $0.26
Stronghold Biologist Stronghold Biologist
+11% Synergy $0.27
Stronghold Machinist Stronghold Machinist
+11% Synergy $0.24
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+10% Synergy $5.88
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+9% Synergy $0.94
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+9% Synergy $0.37
Stonybrook Banneret Stonybrook Banneret
+9% Synergy $0.31
Ghost-Lit Warder Ghost-Lit Warder
+9% Synergy $0.17
Disciple of the Ring Disciple of the Ring
+9% Synergy $0.26
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+8% Synergy $1.84
Glen Elendra Guardian Glen Elendra Guardian
+8% Synergy $0.56
Cursecatcher Cursecatcher
+8% Synergy $0.45
Martyr of Frost Martyr of Frost
+8% Synergy $0.23
Archivist Archivist
+8% Synergy $0.36
Wavebreak Hippocamp Wavebreak Hippocamp
+7% Synergy $0.61
Malevolent Hermit Benevolent Geist Malevolent Hermit
+7% Synergy $0.93
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
+7% Synergy $5.57
Galecaster Colossus Galecaster Colossus
+7% Synergy $2.28
Supreme Inquisitor Supreme Inquisitor
+7% Synergy $0.49
Diplomatic Escort Diplomatic Escort
+7% Synergy $0.23
Voidmage Apprentice Voidmage Apprentice
+7% Synergy $0.78
Hisoka, Minamo Sensei Hisoka, Minamo Sensei
+7% Synergy $0.41
Voidmage Husher Voidmage Husher
+7% Synergy $0.23
Transcendent Dragon Transcendent Dragon
+6% Synergy $0.31
Omen Hawker Omen Hawker
+5% Synergy $0.20
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
+4% Synergy $13.50
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+3% Synergy $2.54
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+1% Synergy $0.34
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+1% Synergy $1.06
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
-2% Synergy $0.38
Silver Myr Silver Myr
-4% Synergy $0.52

Instants

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

Bane's Contingency Bane's Contingency
+32% Synergy $0.24
Dismiss Dismiss
+32% Synergy $0.12
Disdainful Stroke Disdainful Stroke
+31% Synergy $0.21
Dissolve Dissolve
+30% Synergy $0.28
Dissipate Dissipate
+30% Synergy $0.19
Unwind Unwind
+26% Synergy $1.15
Cancel Cancel
+26% Synergy $0.32
Saw It Coming Saw It Coming
+24% Synergy $0.35
Neutralize Neutralize
+23% Synergy $0.27
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+20% Synergy $0.36
Defabricate Defabricate
+16% Synergy $0.18
Capsize Capsize
+15% Synergy $0.96
Foil Foil
+14% Synergy $2.34
Annul Annul
+14% Synergy $0.27
Desertion Desertion
+14% Synergy $0.76
Last Word Last Word
+14% Synergy $0.66
Tale's End Tale's End
+12% Synergy $2.71
Exclude Exclude
+12% Synergy $0.12
Amazing Acrobatics Amazing Acrobatics
+11% Synergy $0.20
Forbid Forbid
+11% Synergy $1.07
Force Spike Force Spike
+11% Synergy $1.38
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+10% Synergy $47.43
Dispel Dispel
+10% Synergy $0.34
Wash Away Wash Away
+10% Synergy $0.47
Access Denied Access Denied
+10% Synergy $2.71
Power Sink Power Sink
+10% Synergy $0.12
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+9% Synergy $1.51
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+9% Synergy $18.25
Abjure Abjure
+9% Synergy $2.09
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+8% Synergy $6.36
Miscast Miscast
+8% Synergy $1.40
Dream Fracture Dream Fracture
+7% Synergy $0.13
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
+6% Synergy $0.27
Evacuation Evacuation
+5% Synergy $0.35
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+5% Synergy $0.37
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+4% Synergy $0.35
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+2% Synergy $1.83
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+2% Synergy $0.68
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+2% Synergy $10.06
Swan Song Swan Song
+1% Synergy $7.01
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
-1% Synergy $3.94
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-3% Synergy $2.04
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-8% Synergy $1.37
Snap Snap
-9% Synergy $3.64
Aetherize Aetherize
-10% Synergy $0.39
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-13% Synergy $5.52
Opt Opt
-16% Synergy $0.21
High Tide High Tide
-17% Synergy $0.93
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-19% Synergy $0.46
Pongify Pongify
-28% Synergy $1.73

Sorceries

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

Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+15% Synergy $5.71
Time Warp Time Warp
+8% Synergy $13.41
Enter the Infinite Enter the Infinite
+8% Synergy $5.51
Windfall Windfall
+5% Synergy $4.79
Bribery Bribery
+5% Synergy $5.88
Show and Tell Show and Tell
+5% Synergy $18.00
Time Spiral Time Spiral
+5% Synergy $96.32
Preordain Preordain
+3% Synergy $0.64
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+3% Synergy $3.45
Timetwister Timetwister
+3% Synergy
Ponder Ponder
+1% Synergy $1.53
Step Through Step Through
0% Synergy $0.24
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
-1% Synergy $0.36
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
-2% Synergy $0.28
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
-2% Synergy $3.07
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-9% Synergy $33.96
Fabricate Fabricate
-16% Synergy $8.93

Utility Artifacts

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

Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+19% Synergy $12.21
Heartstone Heartstone
+11% Synergy $3.40
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+7% Synergy $14.81
Magewright's Stone Magewright's Stone
+7% Synergy $7.77
Amulet of Safekeeping Amulet of Safekeeping
+6% Synergy $0.29
The Enigma Jewel Locus of Enlightenment The Enigma Jewel
+4% Synergy $1.29
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+1% Synergy $0.98
Spellbook Spellbook
0% Synergy $4.60
Voltaic Key Voltaic Key
0% Synergy $7.25
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
-2% Synergy $3.93
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-5% Synergy $3.56
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
-5% Synergy $44.91
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-11% Synergy $0.32
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 $5.10
Counterbalance Counterbalance
+21% Synergy $6.97
Sunken Field Sunken Field
+19% Synergy $0.44
Declaration of Naught Declaration of Naught
+18% Synergy $18.68
Telepathy Telepathy
+16% Synergy $1.22
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+12% Synergy $0.82
Mind Over Matter Mind Over Matter
+10% Synergy $41.81
Pemmin's Aura Pemmin's Aura
+9% Synergy $11.22
Dissipation Field Dissipation Field
+7% Synergy $2.33
Arcane Laboratory Arcane Laboratory
+6% Synergy $0.71
Douse Douse
+6% Synergy $0.28
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+5% Synergy $3.88
Noggle the Mind Noggle the Mind
+5% Synergy $0.18
Pendrell Mists Pendrell Mists
+5% Synergy $10.51
Future Sight Future Sight
+4% Synergy $0.39
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+3% Synergy $8.91
Back to Basics Back to Basics
-1% Synergy $5.72
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
-3% Synergy $0.29
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
-9% Synergy $3.74
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-14% Synergy $10.56

Planeswalkers

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

Jace, Unraveler of Secrets Jace, Unraveler of Secrets
+22% Synergy $1.77
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
0% Synergy $8.74

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+27% Synergy $0.45
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+25% Synergy $60.69
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+11% Synergy $0.37
Rivendell Rivendell
+9% Synergy $1.67
Hall of Storm Giants Hall of Storm Giants
+9% Synergy $0.72
Coral Atoll Coral Atoll
+7% Synergy $0.57
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+6% Synergy $0.29
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+5% Synergy $9.82
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+4% Synergy $0.17
Faerie Conclave Faerie Conclave
+4% Synergy $0.52
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $1.11
Desert of the Mindful Desert of the Mindful
+2% Synergy $0.24
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+1% Synergy $7.57
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+1% Synergy $1.69
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
0% Synergy $51.56
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
0% Synergy $1.82
Agna Qel'a Agna Qel'a
-1% Synergy $1.34
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
-2% Synergy $0.28
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
-2% Synergy $2.18
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-4% Synergy $2.54
War Room War Room
-5% Synergy $2.31
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-8% Synergy $0.81
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-9% Synergy $28.46
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
-10% Synergy $9.05
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
-13% Synergy $0.57

Mana Artifacts

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

Caged Sun Caged Sun
+18% Synergy $3.87
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+13% Synergy $0.47
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+11% Synergy $0.24
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+8% Synergy $5.28
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+3% Synergy $4.35
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+3% Synergy $10.73
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+3% Synergy $0.31
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-1% Synergy $0.56
Mox Opal Mox Opal
-2% Synergy $214.76
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.34
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
-4% Synergy $0.74
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
-5% Synergy $4.73
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-9% Synergy $0.35
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-10% Synergy $0.40
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-13% Synergy $0.65
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-14% Synergy $2.90
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-15% Synergy $1.17
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-23% Synergy $0.39

Lands

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

Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+5% Synergy $0.37
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+2% Synergy $1.23
Island Island
-1% Synergy $0.21
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-6% Synergy $0.27
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-9% Synergy $33.96
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-13% Synergy $5.52

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