Ertai, the Corrupted (Commander) - Expensive

Chris Guest
Apr 9, 2026
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Minamo, School at Water's Edge
61%inclusion67 decks109 decks
58%synergy
Bitterblossom
59%inclusion64 decks109 decks
54%synergy
Lullmage Mentor
42%inclusion46 decks109 decks
42%synergy
Mana Drain
59%inclusion64 decks109 decks
41%synergy
Hatching Plans
40%inclusion44 decks109 decks
40%synergy
Academy Rector
40%inclusion44 decks109 decks
40%synergy
Freed from the Real
39%inclusion43 decks109 decks
39%synergy
Drumbellower
38%inclusion41 decks109 decks
37%synergy
Aura Thief
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36%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
49%inclusion53 decks109 decks
36%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
69%inclusion75 decks109 decks
1%synergy
Mystic Remora
54%inclusion59 decks109 decks
34%synergy
Esper Sentinel
50%inclusion55 decks109 decks
23%synergy
Propaganda
46%inclusion50 decks109 decks
17%synergy
Ghostly Prison
41%inclusion45 decks109 decks
18%synergy
Dovin's Veto
39%inclusion43 decks109 decks
13%synergy
Counterspell
39%inclusion43 decks109 decks
-3%synergy
Teferi's Protection
37%inclusion40 decks109 decks
21%synergy
Swan Song
37%inclusion40 decks109 decks
17%synergy
Path to Exile
37%inclusion40 decks109 decks
-6%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
78%inclusion85 decks109 decks
47%synergy
Demonic Tutor
70%inclusion76 decks109 decks
50%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
63%inclusion69 decks109 decks
47%synergy
Smothering Tithe
61%inclusion66 decks109 decks
30%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
59%inclusion64 decks109 decks
40%synergy
Ancient Tomb
54%inclusion59 decks109 decks
42%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
53%inclusion58 decks109 decks
31%synergy
Force of Will
50%inclusion54 decks109 decks
37%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
46%inclusion50 decks109 decks
26%synergy
Mox Diamond
38%inclusion41 decks109 decks
31%synergy
Creatures
Zur the Enchanter
36%inclusion39 decks109 decks
31%synergy
Ophiomancer
29%inclusion32 decks109 decks
28%synergy
Guile
28%inclusion31 decks109 decks
28%synergy
Hanna, Ship's Navigator
28%inclusion30 decks109 decks
25%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
28%inclusion30 decks109 decks
26%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
27%inclusion29 decks109 decks
19%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
26%inclusion28 decks109 decks
17%synergy
Opposition Agent
25%inclusion27 decks109 decks
17%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
25%inclusion27 decks109 decks
15%synergy
Alela, Artful Provocateur
25%inclusion27 decks109 decks
22%synergy
Starfield Mystic
23%inclusion25 decks109 decks
17%synergy
Grand Abolisher
22%inclusion24 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
20%inclusion22 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
19%inclusion21 decks109 decks
15%synergy
Entity Tracker
17%inclusion17 decks101 decks
11%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
17%inclusion18 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
17%inclusion18 decks109 decks
16%synergy
Notion Thief
17%inclusion18 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
16%inclusion17 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
16%inclusion17 decks109 decks
15%synergy
Sun Titan
16%inclusion17 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
15%inclusion16 decks109 decks
13%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
15%inclusion16 decks109 decks
14%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
14%inclusion14 decks101 decks
7%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
14%inclusion15 decks109 decks
-3%synergy
Baleful Strix
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
-8%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
12%synergy
Blood Artist
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Voice of Victory
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Auramancer
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
1%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Fatestitcher
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
1%synergy
Monastery Mentor
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Ertai Resurrected
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
-2%synergy
Grim Guardian
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Archon of Emeria
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Force of Negation
33%inclusion36 decks109 decks
21%synergy
Dark Ritual
32%inclusion35 decks109 decks
12%synergy
Void Rend
32%inclusion35 decks109 decks
-3%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
32%inclusion35 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Mystical Tutor
28%inclusion31 decks109 decks
18%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
22%inclusion24 decks109 decks
-6%synergy
Brainstorm
20%inclusion22 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
18%inclusion20 decks109 decks
-2%synergy
Tainted Pact
17%inclusion19 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Mental Misstep
17%inclusion19 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Demonic Consultation
17%inclusion19 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Rollick
17%inclusion18 decks109 decks
1%synergy
Pact of Negation
16%inclusion17 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion17 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Flusterstorm
15%inclusion16 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Silence
15%inclusion16 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Stifle
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
-4%synergy
Despark
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
-6%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Negate
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
-8%synergy
Intuition
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Inkshield
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
-2%synergy
Cabal Ritual
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Chain of Vapor
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Frantic Search
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
-12%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Spell Pierce
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Delay
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
-4%synergy
Render Silent
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Fact or Fiction
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Ad Nauseam
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Culling the Weak
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Replenish
36%inclusion39 decks109 decks
34%synergy
Imperial Seal
28%inclusion31 decks109 decks
22%synergy
Supreme Verdict
26%inclusion28 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Toxic Deluge
26%inclusion28 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
25%inclusion27 decks109 decks
13%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
25%inclusion27 decks109 decks
21%synergy
Grim Tutor
19%inclusion21 decks109 decks
15%synergy
Diabolic Intent
17%inclusion19 decks109 decks
13%synergy
Windfall
17%inclusion18 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Reanimate
14%inclusion15 decks109 decks
-3%synergy
Timetwister
14%inclusion15 decks109 decks
13%synergy
Damn
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
-9%synergy
Ponder
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
1%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
1%synergy
Dance of the Manse
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Cleansing Meditation
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Resurgent Belief
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Wrath of God
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Braingeyser
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Vindicate
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
-6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
30%inclusion33 decks109 decks
18%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
29%inclusion32 decks109 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Greaves
28%inclusion31 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion23 decks109 decks
-3%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
18%inclusion20 decks109 decks
15%synergy
Skullclamp
17%inclusion18 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Isochron Scepter
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Halo Fountain
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Magewright's Stone
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
-1%synergy
Thornbite Staff
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
-0%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
-2%synergy
Jet Medallion
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
32%inclusion35 decks109 decks
18%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
31%inclusion34 decks109 decks
30%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
30%inclusion33 decks109 decks
30%synergy
Land Tax
28%inclusion31 decks109 decks
22%synergy
Sphere of Safety
28%inclusion30 decks109 decks
18%synergy
Enchanted Evening
28%inclusion30 decks109 decks
26%synergy
Treacherous Blessing
25%inclusion27 decks109 decks
25%synergy
Blind Obedience
25%inclusion27 decks109 decks
13%synergy
Rule of Law
24%inclusion26 decks109 decks
22%synergy
Black Market Connections
24%inclusion26 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Aura of Silence
24%inclusion26 decks109 decks
21%synergy
Induced Amnesia
23%inclusion25 decks109 decks
23%synergy
Necropotence
23%inclusion25 decks109 decks
16%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
21%inclusion23 decks109 decks
18%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
20%inclusion22 decks109 decks
16%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
18%inclusion20 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Intruder Alarm
17%inclusion19 decks109 decks
17%synergy
Solemnity
17%inclusion19 decks109 decks
14%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
17%inclusion19 decks109 decks
13%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
17%inclusion18 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Telepathy
17%inclusion18 decks109 decks
15%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
14%inclusion15 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
14%inclusion15 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Mirrormade
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
3%synergy
No Mercy
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Decree of Silence
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
12%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Laboratory
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Animate Dead
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
1%synergy
Hopeless Nightmare
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Anointed Procession
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Karmic Justice
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Rest in Peace
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Court of Vantress
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
-0%synergy
Opalescence
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Omniscience
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Demonic Lore
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Grave Pact
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Confounding Conundrum
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Standstill
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Shark Typhoon
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
1%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
5.9%inclusion6 decks101 decks
5%synergy
Grasp of Fate
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
-1%synergy
Deafening Silence
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Mind Over Matter
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
24%inclusion26 decks109 decks
16%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
17%inclusion18 decks109 decks
13%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
48%inclusion52 decks109 decks
35%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
44%inclusion48 decks109 decks
25%synergy
Urza's Saga
38%inclusion41 decks109 decks
26%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
36%inclusion39 decks109 decks
34%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion27 decks109 decks
-9%synergy
Bojuka Bog
24%inclusion26 decks109 decks
-3%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
21%inclusion23 decks109 decks
18%synergy
Maze of Ith
17%inclusion19 decks109 decks
15%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
15%inclusion16 decks109 decks
14%synergy
Field of the Dead
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Coffers
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Strip Mine
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Wasteland
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Academy Ruins
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion105 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion85 decks109 decks
-10%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
51%inclusion56 decks109 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
45%inclusion49 decks109 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
42%inclusion46 decks109 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
40%inclusion44 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Mana Vault
36%inclusion39 decks109 decks
27%synergy
Chrome Mox
34%inclusion37 decks109 decks
25%synergy
Patriar's Seal
28%inclusion31 decks109 decks
28%synergy
Dimir Signet
23%inclusion25 decks109 decks
-7%synergy
Azorius Signet
23%inclusion25 decks109 decks
-7%synergy
Lotus Petal
22%inclusion24 decks109 decks
12%synergy
Orzhov Signet
20%inclusion22 decks109 decks
-11%synergy
Mox Opal
19%inclusion21 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Grim Monolith
15%inclusion16 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion15 decks109 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
-15%synergy
Mox Amber
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Mana Crypt
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
-4%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
5%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Basalt Monolith
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Tundra
91%inclusion99 decks109 decks
75%synergy
Underground Sea
90%inclusion98 decks109 decks
74%synergy
Scrubland
89%inclusion97 decks109 decks
73%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
87%inclusion95 decks109 decks
36%synergy
Godless Shrine
85%inclusion93 decks109 decks
34%synergy
Command Tower
83%inclusion91 decks109 decks
-9%synergy
Island
83%inclusion91 decks109 decks
-10%synergy
Watery Grave
83%inclusion91 decks109 decks
32%synergy
Flooded Strand
83%inclusion90 decks109 decks
44%synergy
Polluted Delta
82%inclusion89 decks109 decks
44%synergy
Plains
78%inclusion85 decks109 decks
-14%synergy
Marsh Flats
78%inclusion85 decks109 decks
42%synergy
Swamp
77%inclusion84 decks109 decks
-15%synergy
Vault of Champions
61%inclusion66 decks109 decks
28%synergy
Sea of Clouds
60%inclusion65 decks109 decks
25%synergy
Raffine's Tower
60%inclusion65 decks109 decks
19%synergy
Morphic Pool
59%inclusion64 decks109 decks
25%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion48 decks109 decks
-15%synergy
City of Brass
38%inclusion41 decks109 decks
22%synergy
Undercity Sewers
32%inclusion35 decks109 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
31%inclusion34 decks109 decks
-23%synergy
Meticulous Archive
30%inclusion33 decks109 decks
16%synergy
Misty Rainforest
28%inclusion30 decks109 decks
17%synergy
Mana Confluence
27%inclusion29 decks109 decks
13%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
25%inclusion27 decks109 decks
15%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
25%inclusion27 decks109 decks
-14%synergy
Scalding Tarn
25%inclusion27 decks109 decks
14%synergy
Underground River
24%inclusion26 decks109 decks
-11%synergy
Glacial Fortress
23%inclusion25 decks109 decks
-20%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
23%inclusion25 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Caves of Koilos
23%inclusion25 decks109 decks
-13%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
23%inclusion25 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
23%inclusion25 decks109 decks
-10%synergy
Deserted Beach
23%inclusion25 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Isolated Chapel
22%inclusion24 decks109 decks
-20%synergy
Windswept Heath
21%inclusion23 decks109 decks
12%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
21%inclusion23 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Arid Mesa
20%inclusion22 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Reflecting Pool
20%inclusion22 decks109 decks
12%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
18%inclusion20 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
18%inclusion20 decks109 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion17 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Prairie Stream
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
-31%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Starting Town
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
1%synergy