Ertai, the Corrupted (Commander)

Chris Guest
Apr 9, 2026
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Eclipsed Steppe
6.3%inclusion12 decks191 decks
3%synergy
Restoration Seminar
5.3%inclusion10 decks189 decks
4%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
4.7%inclusion8 decks170 decks
3%synergy
Mana Sculpt
3.7%inclusion7 decks189 decks
1%synergy
Turbulent Moor
3.1%inclusion6 decks191 decks
-0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Hatching Plans
48%inclusion533 decks1.10K decks
48%synergy
Lullmage Mentor
40%inclusion441 decks1.10K decks
40%synergy
Freed from the Real
39%inclusion426 decks1.10K decks
38%synergy
Guile
36%inclusion396 decks1.10K decks
36%synergy
Treacherous Blessing
34%inclusion375 decks1.10K decks
34%synergy
Induced Amnesia
33%inclusion361 decks1.10K decks
33%synergy
Ophiomancer
33%inclusion365 decks1.10K decks
32%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
37%inclusion403 decks1.10K decks
31%synergy
Bitterblossom
36%inclusion398 decks1.10K decks
31%synergy
Hanna, Ship's Navigator
32%inclusion354 decks1.10K decks
30%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
54%inclusion601 decks1.10K decks
-13%synergy
Propaganda
45%inclusion499 decks1.10K decks
16%synergy
Counterspell
44%inclusion488 decks1.10K decks
2%synergy
Path to Exile
39%inclusion434 decks1.10K decks
-3%synergy
Ghostly Prison
38%inclusion422 decks1.10K decks
15%synergy
Void Rend
37%inclusion404 decks1.10K decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
37%inclusion404 decks1.10K decks
23%synergy
Dovin's Veto
32%inclusion355 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
32%inclusion355 decks1.10K decks
9%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
32%inclusion353 decks1.10K decks
23%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
36%inclusion400 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Smothering Tithe
30%inclusion326 decks1.10K decks
-1%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
24%inclusion263 decks1.10K decks
1%synergy
Demonic Tutor
23%inclusion252 decks1.10K decks
3%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
21%inclusion235 decks1.10K decks
3%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
16%inclusion174 decks1.10K decks
-1%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
16%inclusion173 decks1.10K decks
-5%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion155 decks1.10K decks
-2%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion148 decks1.10K decks
1%synergy
Force of Will
11%inclusion126 decks1.10K decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Drumbellower
29%inclusion316 decks1.10K decks
28%synergy
Aura Thief
28%inclusion314 decks1.10K decks
28%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
28%inclusion312 decks1.10K decks
27%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
28%inclusion307 decks1.10K decks
15%synergy
Sun Titan
27%inclusion296 decks1.10K decks
19%synergy
Alela, Artful Provocateur
26%inclusion282 decks1.10K decks
23%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
25%inclusion272 decks1.10K decks
20%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
22%inclusion243 decks1.10K decks
22%synergy
Starfield Mystic
22%inclusion241 decks1.10K decks
15%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
21%inclusion233 decks1.10K decks
20%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
21%inclusion231 decks1.10K decks
20%synergy
Ertai Resurrected
20%inclusion223 decks1.10K decks
19%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
20%inclusion223 decks1.10K decks
20%synergy
Esper Sentinel
19%inclusion214 decks1.10K decks
-8%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
19%inclusion200 decks1.03K decks
12%synergy
Entity Tracker
19%inclusion197 decks1.03K decks
13%synergy
Baleful Strix
17%inclusion183 decks1.10K decks
-4%synergy
Fatestitcher
14%inclusion160 decks1.10K decks
14%synergy
Doomwake Giant
14%inclusion154 decks1.10K decks
8%synergy
Auramancer
14%inclusion152 decks1.10K decks
11%synergy
Academy Rector
12%inclusion137 decks1.10K decks
12%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
12%inclusion136 decks1.10K decks
12%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
12%inclusion134 decks1.10K decks
11%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
12%inclusion132 decks1.10K decks
7%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
12%inclusion129 decks1.10K decks
11%synergy
Grim Guardian
11%inclusion122 decks1.10K decks
9%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
10%inclusion109 decks1.10K decks
4%synergy
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
10%inclusion109 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Blood Artist
10%inclusion107 decks1.10K decks
7%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
9.4%inclusion104 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Grand Abolisher
9.2%inclusion102 decks1.10K decks
-5%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
8.8%inclusion45 decks509 decks
7%synergy
Neva, Stalked by Nightmares
8.7%inclusion96 decks1.10K decks
8%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
8.4%inclusion93 decks1.10K decks
7%synergy
Warehouse Tabby
7.9%inclusion87 decks1.10K decks
8%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
7.8%inclusion86 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Ertai, Wizard Adept
7.6%inclusion84 decks1.10K decks
8%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
7.4%inclusion82 decks1.10K decks
-0%synergy
Notion Thief
7.1%inclusion78 decks1.10K decks
0%synergy
Reef Worm
7.0%inclusion77 decks1.10K decks
7%synergy
Wicked Visitor
6.9%inclusion76 decks1.10K decks
7%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
6.6%inclusion73 decks1.10K decks
4%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
6.3%inclusion70 decks1.10K decks
0%synergy
Gremlin Tamer
6.0%inclusion62 decks1.03K decks
5%synergy
Ajani's Chosen
5.8%inclusion64 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
5.8%inclusion64 decks1.10K decks
-0%synergy
Opposition Agent
5.6%inclusion62 decks1.10K decks
-2%synergy
Kelpie Guide
5.6%inclusion62 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
5.5%inclusion61 decks1.10K decks
-2%synergy
The Master of Keys
5.4%inclusion56 decks1.03K decks
2%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
26%inclusion286 decks1.10K decks
0%synergy
Arcane Denial
26%inclusion284 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Mana Drain
22%inclusion240 decks1.10K decks
4%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion209 decks1.10K decks
-9%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion184 decks1.10K decks
0%synergy
Swan Song
16%inclusion179 decks1.10K decks
-4%synergy
Dark Ritual
16%inclusion174 decks1.10K decks
-4%synergy
Brainstorm
15%inclusion163 decks1.10K decks
-2%synergy
Despark
14%inclusion153 decks1.10K decks
-2%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion119 decks1.10K decks
-3%synergy
Mystical Tutor
11%inclusion119 decks1.10K decks
0%synergy
Render Silent
9.1%inclusion101 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
9.0%inclusion99 decks1.10K decks
-4%synergy
Inkshield
8.9%inclusion98 decks1.10K decks
-1%synergy
Force of Negation
8.1%inclusion89 decks1.10K decks
-4%synergy
Disallow
7.2%inclusion80 decks1.10K decks
3%synergy
Fact or Fiction
6.1%inclusion67 decks1.10K decks
3%synergy
Ertai's Scorn
6.0%inclusion66 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
5.9%inclusion65 decks1.10K decks
-3%synergy
Utter End
5.8%inclusion64 decks1.10K decks
-0%synergy
Absorb
5.6%inclusion62 decks1.10K decks
3%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
5.6%inclusion62 decks1.10K decks
4%synergy
Frantic Search
5.5%inclusion61 decks1.10K decks
-13%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
5.3%inclusion58 decks1.10K decks
1%synergy
Mortify
5.2%inclusion57 decks1.10K decks
-4%synergy
Sorceries
Supreme Verdict
28%inclusion312 decks1.10K decks
14%synergy
Damn
21%inclusion231 decks1.10K decks
1%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
15%inclusion171 decks1.10K decks
11%synergy
Dance of the Manse
15%inclusion165 decks1.10K decks
12%synergy
Toxic Deluge
14%inclusion151 decks1.10K decks
-6%synergy
Replenish
12%inclusion134 decks1.10K decks
10%synergy
Vindicate
11%inclusion120 decks1.10K decks
-0%synergy
Resurgent Belief
11%inclusion117 decks1.10K decks
9%synergy
Reanimate
10%inclusion109 decks1.10K decks
-6%synergy
Cleansing Meditation
9.4%inclusion104 decks1.10K decks
9%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
8.5%inclusion94 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.7%inclusion85 decks1.10K decks
3%synergy
Wrath of God
7.5%inclusion83 decks1.10K decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Intent
7.4%inclusion82 decks1.10K decks
3%synergy
Windfall
7.2%inclusion80 decks1.10K decks
-6%synergy
Grim Tutor
7.2%inclusion80 decks1.10K decks
3%synergy
Austere Command
6.8%inclusion75 decks1.10K decks
-2%synergy
Ponder
6.6%inclusion73 decks1.10K decks
-2%synergy
Victimize
5.8%inclusion64 decks1.10K decks
-3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.5%inclusion61 decks1.10K decks
-3%synergy
Time Wipe
5.1%inclusion56 decks1.10K decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion298 decks1.10K decks
3%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
23%inclusion251 decks1.10K decks
22%synergy
Skullclamp
14%inclusion159 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion112 decks1.10K decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
8.6%inclusion95 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
7.4%inclusion82 decks1.10K decks
2%synergy
Magewright's Stone
7.3%inclusion81 decks1.10K decks
7%synergy
Halo Fountain
7.2%inclusion79 decks1.10K decks
7%synergy
Thornbite Staff
7.2%inclusion79 decks1.10K decks
7%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
6.4%inclusion71 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Isochron Scepter
5.9%inclusion65 decks1.10K decks
4%synergy
The One Ring
5.3%inclusion59 decks1.10K decks
-7%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
31%inclusion345 decks1.10K decks
11%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
28%inclusion312 decks1.10K decks
28%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
27%inclusion297 decks1.10K decks
26%synergy
Sphere of Safety
26%inclusion292 decks1.10K decks
17%synergy
Blind Obedience
24%inclusion265 decks1.10K decks
12%synergy
Enchanted Evening
24%inclusion260 decks1.10K decks
22%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
21%inclusion236 decks1.10K decks
18%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
19%inclusion209 decks1.10K decks
13%synergy
Black Market Connections
17%inclusion190 decks1.10K decks
2%synergy
Rule of Law
17%inclusion188 decks1.10K decks
15%synergy
Land Tax
17%inclusion188 decks1.10K decks
11%synergy
Mirrormade
16%inclusion180 decks1.10K decks
7%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
16%inclusion179 decks1.10K decks
3%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
16%inclusion179 decks1.10K decks
12%synergy
Hopeless Nightmare
16%inclusion174 decks1.10K decks
15%synergy
Intruder Alarm
14%inclusion154 decks1.10K decks
13%synergy
Telepathy
13%inclusion143 decks1.10K decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
12%inclusion137 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
12%inclusion130 decks1.10K decks
9%synergy
Aura of Silence
11%inclusion124 decks1.10K decks
8%synergy
Omen of the Sea
11%inclusion121 decks1.10K decks
10%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
11%inclusion120 decks1.10K decks
7%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
11%inclusion118 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
9.1%inclusion101 decks1.10K decks
2%synergy
Grave Pact
9.1%inclusion100 decks1.10K decks
8%synergy
Court of Ardenvale
8.9%inclusion98 decks1.10K decks
8%synergy
Solemnity
8.9%inclusion98 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Demonic Lore
8.6%inclusion95 decks1.10K decks
9%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
8.4%inclusion93 decks1.10K decks
8%synergy
Arcane Laboratory
8.4%inclusion93 decks1.10K decks
8%synergy
Animate Dead
8.2%inclusion91 decks1.10K decks
-1%synergy
No Mercy
7.8%inclusion86 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Karmic Justice
7.7%inclusion85 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Necropotence
7.6%inclusion84 decks1.10K decks
1%synergy
Court of Vantress
7.6%inclusion84 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Chime of Night
7.5%inclusion83 decks1.10K decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
7.2%inclusion79 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
6.7%inclusion59 decks876 decks
4%synergy
Grasp of Fate
6.7%inclusion74 decks1.10K decks
1%synergy
Decree of Silence
6.5%inclusion72 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Confounding Conundrum
6.3%inclusion70 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
6.3%inclusion69 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
6.2%inclusion68 decks1.10K decks
4%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
6.0%inclusion61 decks1.02K decks
5%synergy
Anointed Procession
5.9%inclusion65 decks1.10K decks
-1%synergy
Copy Enchantment
5.9%inclusion65 decks1.10K decks
1%synergy
Shark Typhoon
5.8%inclusion64 decks1.10K decks
0%synergy
Court of Grace
5.6%inclusion62 decks1.10K decks
4%synergy
Martyr's Bond
5.1%inclusion56 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
9.2%inclusion102 decks1.10K decks
1%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
6.7%inclusion74 decks1.10K decks
3%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
6.4%inclusion71 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
35%inclusion388 decks1.10K decks
22%synergy
Reliquary Tower
31%inclusion337 decks1.10K decks
-3%synergy
Bojuka Bog
27%inclusion297 decks1.10K decks
0%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
26%inclusion291 decks1.10K decks
23%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
19%inclusion207 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
13%inclusion149 decks1.10K decks
13%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
13%inclusion147 decks1.10K decks
-6%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
10%inclusion108 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
9.4%inclusion104 decks1.10K decks
-3%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.7%inclusion85 decks1.10K decks
-4%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
7.0%inclusion77 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
6.6%inclusion73 decks1.10K decks
3%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.5%inclusion72 decks1.10K decks
4%synergy
Field of the Dead
5.8%inclusion64 decks1.10K decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.3%inclusion59 decks1.10K decks
-3%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.3%inclusion59 decks1.10K decks
2%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
5.3%inclusion59 decks1.10K decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
79%inclusion876 decks1.10K decks
-10%synergy
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion816 decks1.10K decks
-14%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
39%inclusion436 decks1.10K decks
-11%synergy
Talisman of Progress
37%inclusion407 decks1.10K decks
-7%synergy
Azorius Signet
35%inclusion391 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Dimir Signet
34%inclusion372 decks1.10K decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
33%inclusion365 decks1.10K decks
-12%synergy
Orzhov Signet
29%inclusion325 decks1.10K decks
-2%synergy
Patriar's Seal
27%inclusion295 decks1.10K decks
26%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion293 decks1.10K decks
-7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
16%inclusion172 decks1.10K decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion155 decks1.10K decks
-11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion140 decks1.10K decks
-5%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion119 decks1.10K decks
-1%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
8.8%inclusion50 decks566 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
95%inclusion1.05K decks1.10K decks
2%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion1.04K decks1.10K decks
2%synergy
Swamp
93%inclusion1.02K decks1.10K decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
82%inclusion904 decks1.10K decks
-11%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
55%inclusion606 decks1.10K decks
1%synergy
Watery Grave
48%inclusion531 decks1.10K decks
-3%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
48%inclusion530 decks1.10K decks
-3%synergy
Godless Shrine
48%inclusion529 decks1.10K decks
-4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
46%inclusion507 decks1.10K decks
-13%synergy
Raffine's Tower
43%inclusion477 decks1.10K decks
2%synergy
Glacial Fortress
39%inclusion428 decks1.10K decks
-4%synergy
Isolated Chapel
38%inclusion423 decks1.10K decks
-4%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
36%inclusion398 decks1.10K decks
-2%synergy
Prairie Stream
35%inclusion385 decks1.10K decks
-6%synergy
Flooded Strand
34%inclusion378 decks1.10K decks
-4%synergy
Polluted Delta
34%inclusion377 decks1.10K decks
-4%synergy
Sunken Hollow
34%inclusion371 decks1.10K decks
-6%synergy
Marsh Flats
33%inclusion360 decks1.10K decks
-3%synergy
Sea of Clouds
32%inclusion352 decks1.10K decks
-3%synergy
Morphic Pool
31%inclusion341 decks1.10K decks
-3%synergy
Vault of Champions
29%inclusion323 decks1.10K decks
-3%synergy
Caves of Koilos
29%inclusion316 decks1.10K decks
-7%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
27%inclusion300 decks1.10K decks
-5%synergy
Underground River
26%inclusion287 decks1.10K decks
-9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
19%inclusion211 decks1.10K decks
-9%synergy
Deserted Beach
19%inclusion211 decks1.10K decks
-2%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
18%inclusion204 decks1.10K decks
-2%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
18%inclusion201 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Temple of Deceit
18%inclusion197 decks1.10K decks
1%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
18%inclusion196 decks1.10K decks
2%synergy
Temple of Silence
18%inclusion195 decks1.10K decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion194 decks1.10K decks
-7%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
16%inclusion175 decks1.10K decks
3%synergy
Tundra
15%inclusion169 decks1.10K decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion169 decks1.10K decks
-0%synergy
Scrubland
15%inclusion163 decks1.10K decks
-1%synergy
Underground Sea
15%inclusion162 decks1.10K decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Chancery
14%inclusion154 decks1.10K decks
1%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
14%inclusion152 decks1.10K decks
-3%synergy
Meticulous Archive
13%inclusion149 decks1.10K decks
-0%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
12%inclusion134 decks1.10K decks
-3%synergy
Undercity Sewers
12%inclusion131 decks1.10K decks
-3%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
12%inclusion129 decks1.10K decks
-1%synergy
City of Brass
11%inclusion126 decks1.10K decks
-4%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
11%inclusion122 decks1.10K decks
-4%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
10%inclusion113 decks1.10K decks
-5%synergy
Port Town
10%inclusion107 decks1.10K decks
-7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
10%inclusion107 decks1.10K decks
2%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
9.3%inclusion96 decks1.03K decks
7%synergy
Choked Estuary
9.1%inclusion101 decks1.10K decks
-7%synergy