Ertai, the Corrupted (Commander)

Chris Guest
Apr 9, 2026
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Decorum Dissertation
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
4.1%inclusion2 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
3.8%inclusion1 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Moseo, Vein's New Dean
3.8%inclusion1 decks26 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Hatching Plans
49%inclusion501 decks1.03K decks
49%synergy
Lullmage Mentor
40%inclusion409 decks1.03K decks
40%synergy
Freed from the Real
39%inclusion398 decks1.03K decks
38%synergy
Guile
36%inclusion371 decks1.03K decks
36%synergy
Treacherous Blessing
35%inclusion356 decks1.03K decks
35%synergy
Induced Amnesia
32%inclusion333 decks1.03K decks
32%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
37%inclusion378 decks1.03K decks
32%synergy
Ophiomancer
33%inclusion334 decks1.03K decks
32%synergy
Bitterblossom
36%inclusion370 decks1.03K decks
31%synergy
Hanna, Ship's Navigator
32%inclusion329 decks1.03K decks
30%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
54%inclusion558 decks1.03K decks
-14%synergy
Propaganda
46%inclusion471 decks1.03K decks
18%synergy
Counterspell
44%inclusion456 decks1.03K decks
3%synergy
Ghostly Prison
38%inclusion395 decks1.03K decks
16%synergy
Path to Exile
38%inclusion388 decks1.03K decks
-5%synergy
Void Rend
37%inclusion376 decks1.03K decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
36%inclusion368 decks1.03K decks
22%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion337 decks1.03K decks
10%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
32%inclusion329 decks1.03K decks
23%synergy
Dovin's Veto
32%inclusion327 decks1.03K decks
6%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
37%inclusion383 decks1.03K decks
6%synergy
Smothering Tithe
30%inclusion308 decks1.03K decks
-1%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
24%inclusion251 decks1.03K decks
1%synergy
Demonic Tutor
23%inclusion240 decks1.03K decks
3%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
22%inclusion227 decks1.03K decks
3%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
17%inclusion172 decks1.03K decks
0%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
16%inclusion163 decks1.03K decks
-4%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion142 decks1.03K decks
-3%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion137 decks1.03K decks
1%synergy
Force of Will
11%inclusion114 decks1.03K decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Drumbellower
30%inclusion303 decks1.03K decks
29%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
29%inclusion296 decks1.03K decks
28%synergy
Aura Thief
29%inclusion296 decks1.03K decks
28%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
28%inclusion289 decks1.03K decks
14%synergy
Sun Titan
27%inclusion277 decks1.03K decks
19%synergy
Alela, Artful Provocateur
26%inclusion265 decks1.03K decks
23%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
25%inclusion259 decks1.03K decks
21%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
22%inclusion227 decks1.03K decks
22%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
22%inclusion226 decks1.03K decks
21%synergy
Starfield Mystic
22%inclusion222 decks1.03K decks
15%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
21%inclusion219 decks1.03K decks
20%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
21%inclusion211 decks1.03K decks
20%synergy
Ertai Resurrected
20%inclusion210 decks1.03K decks
19%synergy
Entity Tracker
20%inclusion178 decks909 decks
13%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
19%inclusion176 decks914 decks
12%synergy
Esper Sentinel
19%inclusion197 decks1.03K decks
-8%synergy
Baleful Strix
16%inclusion166 decks1.03K decks
-5%synergy
Fatestitcher
15%inclusion150 decks1.03K decks
14%synergy
Doomwake Giant
14%inclusion145 decks1.03K decks
8%synergy
Auramancer
14%inclusion144 decks1.03K decks
11%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
12%inclusion128 decks1.03K decks
11%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
12%inclusion128 decks1.03K decks
12%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
12%inclusion127 decks1.03K decks
11%synergy
Academy Rector
12%inclusion125 decks1.03K decks
11%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
12%inclusion119 decks1.03K decks
7%synergy
Grim Guardian
11%inclusion117 decks1.03K decks
9%synergy
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
11%inclusion110 decks1.03K decks
7%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
10%inclusion103 decks1.03K decks
4%synergy
Blood Artist
10%inclusion99 decks1.03K decks
7%synergy
Neva, Stalked by Nightmares
9.5%inclusion97 decks1.03K decks
9%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
9.0%inclusion92 decks1.03K decks
5%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
8.7%inclusion33 decks380 decks
7%synergy
Grand Abolisher
8.6%inclusion88 decks1.03K decks
-6%synergy
Warehouse Tabby
8.3%inclusion85 decks1.03K decks
8%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
7.8%inclusion80 decks1.03K decks
6%synergy
Ertai, Wizard Adept
7.7%inclusion79 decks1.03K decks
8%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
7.7%inclusion79 decks1.03K decks
5%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
7.5%inclusion77 decks1.03K decks
0%synergy
Wicked Visitor
7.4%inclusion76 decks1.03K decks
7%synergy
Reef Worm
7.1%inclusion73 decks1.03K decks
7%synergy
Notion Thief
6.7%inclusion69 decks1.03K decks
0%synergy
Gremlin Tamer
6.5%inclusion59 decks909 decks
5%synergy
Ajani's Chosen
6.2%inclusion64 decks1.03K decks
6%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
6.0%inclusion62 decks1.03K decks
0%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
5.9%inclusion61 decks1.03K decks
3%synergy
Kelpie Guide
5.8%inclusion60 decks1.03K decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
5.7%inclusion58 decks1.01K decks
-1%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
5.7%inclusion58 decks1.03K decks
-1%synergy
The Master of Keys
5.6%inclusion51 decks909 decks
2%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
5.6%inclusion57 decks1.03K decks
4%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
25%inclusion255 decks1.03K decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Denial
25%inclusion253 decks1.03K decks
4%synergy
Mana Drain
21%inclusion220 decks1.03K decks
4%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
18%inclusion188 decks1.03K decks
-9%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion170 decks1.03K decks
0%synergy
Dark Ritual
15%inclusion154 decks1.03K decks
-5%synergy
Swan Song
15%inclusion153 decks1.03K decks
-5%synergy
Brainstorm
15%inclusion149 decks1.03K decks
-2%synergy
Despark
14%inclusion139 decks1.03K decks
-2%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion116 decks1.03K decks
-3%synergy
Mystical Tutor
11%inclusion113 decks1.03K decks
0%synergy
Render Silent
9.3%inclusion95 decks1.03K decks
5%synergy
Inkshield
8.9%inclusion91 decks1.03K decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.6%inclusion87 decks1.01K decks
-4%synergy
Disallow
7.9%inclusion81 decks1.03K decks
4%synergy
Force of Negation
7.8%inclusion80 decks1.03K decks
-4%synergy
Utter End
6.4%inclusion66 decks1.03K decks
0%synergy
Fact or Fiction
6.0%inclusion62 decks1.03K decks
2%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
5.9%inclusion61 decks1.03K decks
4%synergy
Ertai's Scorn
5.8%inclusion60 decks1.03K decks
6%synergy
Absorb
5.7%inclusion58 decks1.03K decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
5.5%inclusion56 decks1.01K decks
-3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.4%inclusion55 decks1.03K decks
-2%synergy
Frantic Search
5.3%inclusion54 decks1.03K decks
-13%synergy
Mortify
5.2%inclusion53 decks1.03K decks
-4%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
5.1%inclusion51 decks1.01K decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Supreme Verdict
29%inclusion293 decks1.03K decks
14%synergy
Damn
21%inclusion212 decks1.03K decks
0%synergy
Dance of the Manse
15%inclusion155 decks1.03K decks
12%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
15%inclusion154 decks1.03K decks
11%synergy
Toxic Deluge
13%inclusion136 decks1.03K decks
-6%synergy
Replenish
13%inclusion131 decks1.03K decks
11%synergy
Resurgent Belief
11%inclusion112 decks1.03K decks
9%synergy
Vindicate
11%inclusion110 decks1.03K decks
0%synergy
Cleansing Meditation
10%inclusion99 decks1.03K decks
9%synergy
Reanimate
10%inclusion98 decks1.03K decks
-7%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.7%inclusion89 decks1.03K decks
4%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
8.6%inclusion88 decks1.03K decks
5%synergy
Wrath of God
7.9%inclusion81 decks1.03K decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Intent
7.4%inclusion76 decks1.03K decks
3%synergy
Grim Tutor
7.3%inclusion75 decks1.03K decks
3%synergy
Windfall
7.1%inclusion73 decks1.03K decks
-6%synergy
Austere Command
6.8%inclusion70 decks1.03K decks
-2%synergy
Ponder
6.6%inclusion68 decks1.03K decks
-2%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.7%inclusion58 decks1.03K decks
-3%synergy
Time Wipe
5.6%inclusion57 decks1.03K decks
-1%synergy
Victimize
5.5%inclusion56 decks1.03K decks
-3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion280 decks1.03K decks
3%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
22%inclusion225 decks1.03K decks
21%synergy
Skullclamp
15%inclusion149 decks1.03K decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion111 decks1.03K decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
9.2%inclusion94 decks1.03K decks
6%synergy
Halo Fountain
7.2%inclusion74 decks1.03K decks
7%synergy
Thornbite Staff
7.2%inclusion74 decks1.03K decks
7%synergy
Magewright's Stone
7.0%inclusion72 decks1.03K decks
7%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.5%inclusion67 decks1.03K decks
1%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
6.4%inclusion66 decks1.03K decks
6%synergy
Isochron Scepter
6.3%inclusion65 decks1.03K decks
4%synergy
The One Ring
5.4%inclusion55 decks1.03K decks
-8%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
31%inclusion322 decks1.03K decks
11%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
28%inclusion285 decks1.03K decks
27%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
28%inclusion283 decks1.03K decks
26%synergy
Sphere of Safety
26%inclusion265 decks1.03K decks
16%synergy
Blind Obedience
24%inclusion250 decks1.03K decks
12%synergy
Enchanted Evening
24%inclusion242 decks1.03K decks
22%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
22%inclusion226 decks1.03K decks
19%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
19%inclusion196 decks1.03K decks
13%synergy
Land Tax
18%inclusion183 decks1.03K decks
12%synergy
Black Market Connections
17%inclusion175 decks1.03K decks
2%synergy
Rule of Law
17%inclusion174 decks1.03K decks
15%synergy
Hopeless Nightmare
16%inclusion169 decks1.03K decks
16%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
16%inclusion165 decks1.03K decks
12%synergy
Mirrormade
16%inclusion160 decks1.03K decks
6%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
15%inclusion159 decks1.03K decks
3%synergy
Intruder Alarm
14%inclusion144 decks1.03K decks
13%synergy
Telepathy
13%inclusion133 decks1.03K decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
12%inclusion128 decks1.03K decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
12%inclusion123 decks1.03K decks
8%synergy
Omen of the Sea
12%inclusion121 decks1.03K decks
11%synergy
Aura of Silence
11%inclusion115 decks1.03K decks
8%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
11%inclusion112 decks1.03K decks
8%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
11%inclusion108 decks1.03K decks
6%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
10%inclusion102 decks1.03K decks
3%synergy
Grave Pact
8.9%inclusion91 decks1.03K decks
8%synergy
Court of Ardenvale
8.9%inclusion91 decks1.03K decks
8%synergy
Demonic Lore
8.8%inclusion90 decks1.03K decks
9%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
8.8%inclusion90 decks1.03K decks
8%synergy
Solemnity
8.7%inclusion89 decks1.03K decks
5%synergy
Arcane Laboratory
8.5%inclusion87 decks1.03K decks
8%synergy
Court of Vantress
8.0%inclusion82 decks1.03K decks
6%synergy
Animate Dead
8.0%inclusion82 decks1.03K decks
-2%synergy
No Mercy
7.8%inclusion80 decks1.03K decks
5%synergy
Karmic Justice
7.7%inclusion79 decks1.03K decks
5%synergy
Necropotence
7.7%inclusion79 decks1.03K decks
1%synergy
Chime of Night
7.2%inclusion74 decks1.03K decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
7.2%inclusion74 decks1.03K decks
5%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
7.0%inclusion53 decks755 decks
5%synergy
Confounding Conundrum
7.0%inclusion72 decks1.03K decks
7%synergy
Decree of Silence
6.9%inclusion71 decks1.03K decks
6%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
6.6%inclusion60 decks905 decks
5%synergy
Shark Typhoon
6.3%inclusion65 decks1.03K decks
1%synergy
Grasp of Fate
6.2%inclusion64 decks1.03K decks
0%synergy
Anointed Procession
6.1%inclusion63 decks1.03K decks
-1%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
6.0%inclusion62 decks1.03K decks
4%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
5.8%inclusion60 decks1.03K decks
4%synergy
Copy Enchantment
5.7%inclusion58 decks1.03K decks
1%synergy
Court of Grace
5.7%inclusion58 decks1.03K decks
4%synergy
Martyr's Bond
5.6%inclusion57 decks1.03K decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
9.0%inclusion92 decks1.03K decks
1%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
7.1%inclusion73 decks1.03K decks
3%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
6.7%inclusion69 decks1.03K decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
35%inclusion364 decks1.03K decks
22%synergy
Reliquary Tower
30%inclusion312 decks1.03K decks
-4%synergy
Bojuka Bog
27%inclusion279 decks1.03K decks
0%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
27%inclusion277 decks1.03K decks
23%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
19%inclusion191 decks1.03K decks
6%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
13%inclusion138 decks1.03K decks
13%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
13%inclusion135 decks1.03K decks
-6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion100 decks1.03K decks
-3%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
9.5%inclusion97 decks1.03K decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.3%inclusion75 decks1.03K decks
-4%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
7.0%inclusion72 decks1.03K decks
5%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
6.9%inclusion71 decks1.03K decks
3%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.7%inclusion69 decks1.03K decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.8%inclusion60 decks1.03K decks
-2%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.8%inclusion59 decks1.03K decks
3%synergy
Field of the Dead
5.8%inclusion59 decks1.03K decks
3%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
5.6%inclusion57 decks1.03K decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
80%inclusion822 decks1.03K decks
-10%synergy
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion756 decks1.03K decks
-14%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
40%inclusion406 decks1.03K decks
-10%synergy
Azorius Signet
37%inclusion377 decks1.03K decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Progress
36%inclusion371 decks1.03K decks
-8%synergy
Dimir Signet
34%inclusion351 decks1.03K decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
33%inclusion339 decks1.03K decks
-11%synergy
Orzhov Signet
30%inclusion306 decks1.03K decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion279 decks1.03K decks
-6%synergy
Patriar's Seal
27%inclusion278 decks1.03K decks
27%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion158 decks1.03K decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion146 decks1.03K decks
-11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion132 decks1.03K decks
-5%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion119 decks1.03K decks
-1%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
8.7%inclusion38 decks438 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
95%inclusion973 decks1.03K decks
2%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion965 decks1.03K decks
2%synergy
Swamp
94%inclusion960 decks1.03K decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
82%inclusion842 decks1.03K decks
-10%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
55%inclusion566 decks1.03K decks
1%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
47%inclusion486 decks1.03K decks
-3%synergy
Watery Grave
47%inclusion485 decks1.03K decks
-4%synergy
Godless Shrine
47%inclusion484 decks1.03K decks
-4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
45%inclusion465 decks1.03K decks
-13%synergy
Raffine's Tower
44%inclusion448 decks1.03K decks
3%synergy
Glacial Fortress
38%inclusion391 decks1.03K decks
-4%synergy
Isolated Chapel
37%inclusion382 decks1.03K decks
-4%synergy
Prairie Stream
35%inclusion356 decks1.03K decks
-6%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
34%inclusion351 decks1.03K decks
-3%synergy
Flooded Strand
34%inclusion346 decks1.03K decks
-5%synergy
Polluted Delta
34%inclusion344 decks1.03K decks
-4%synergy
Sunken Hollow
33%inclusion342 decks1.03K decks
-6%synergy
Sea of Clouds
33%inclusion337 decks1.03K decks
-2%synergy
Marsh Flats
33%inclusion334 decks1.03K decks
-3%synergy
Morphic Pool
31%inclusion323 decks1.03K decks
-2%synergy
Vault of Champions
30%inclusion308 decks1.03K decks
-2%synergy
Caves of Koilos
28%inclusion283 decks1.03K decks
-8%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
26%inclusion271 decks1.03K decks
-5%synergy
Underground River
25%inclusion254 decks1.03K decks
-9%synergy
Deserted Beach
19%inclusion197 decks1.03K decks
-2%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
19%inclusion194 decks1.03K decks
-2%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
19%inclusion189 decks1K decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion188 decks1.03K decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
18%inclusion186 decks1.03K decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion186 decks1.03K decks
-10%synergy
Temple of Silence
18%inclusion183 decks1.03K decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Deceit
18%inclusion182 decks1.03K decks
0%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
17%inclusion173 decks1.03K decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion164 decks1.03K decks
0%synergy
Tundra
15%inclusion159 decks1.03K decks
0%synergy
Scrubland
15%inclusion156 decks1.03K decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Chancery
15%inclusion152 decks1.03K decks
1%synergy
Underground Sea
15%inclusion151 decks1.03K decks
-1%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
14%inclusion139 decks1.03K decks
-3%synergy
Meticulous Archive
13%inclusion138 decks1.03K decks
0%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
13%inclusion132 decks1.03K decks
-2%synergy
City of Brass
12%inclusion119 decks1.03K decks
-3%synergy
Undercity Sewers
12%inclusion118 decks1.03K decks
-3%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
11%inclusion117 decks1.03K decks
-1%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
11%inclusion116 decks1.03K decks
-3%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
11%inclusion111 decks1.03K decks
-4%synergy
Port Town
10%inclusion102 decks1.03K decks
-7%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
10%inclusion89 decks916 decks
7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
9.3%inclusion95 decks1.03K decks
1%synergy
Choked Estuary
9.2%inclusion94 decks1.03K decks
-7%synergy