Ertai, the Corrupted (Commander) - Budget

Chris Guest
Apr 9, 2026
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hatching Plans
47%inclusion51 decks109 decks
47%synergy
Treacherous Blessing
39%inclusion42 decks109 decks
38%synergy
Induced Amnesia
29%inclusion32 decks109 decks
29%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
38%inclusion41 decks109 decks
29%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
28%inclusion30 decks109 decks
27%synergy
Guile
27%inclusion29 decks109 decks
26%synergy
Doomwake Giant
32%inclusion35 decks109 decks
26%synergy
Auramancer
28%inclusion30 decks109 decks
25%synergy
Hanna, Ship's Navigator
27%inclusion29 decks109 decks
25%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
25%inclusion27 decks109 decks
24%synergy
Top Cards
Solemn Simulacrum
32%inclusion35 decks109 decks
19%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
29%inclusion32 decks109 decks
24%synergy
Counterspell
28%inclusion31 decks109 decks
-14%synergy
Negate
28%inclusion30 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
27%inclusion29 decks109 decks
22%synergy
Sun Titan
27%inclusion29 decks109 decks
19%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
26%inclusion28 decks109 decks
-42%synergy
Void Rend
25%inclusion27 decks109 decks
-10%synergy
Starfield Mystic
24%inclusion26 decks109 decks
17%synergy
Omen of the Sea
24%inclusion26 decks109 decks
23%synergy
Creatures
Ioreth of the Healing House
24%inclusion26 decks109 decks
23%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
22%inclusion24 decks107 decks
15%synergy
Grim Guardian
22%inclusion24 decks109 decks
20%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
21%inclusion23 decks109 decks
20%synergy
Alela, Artful Provocateur
20%inclusion22 decks109 decks
18%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
20%inclusion22 decks109 decks
16%synergy
Warehouse Tabby
19%inclusion21 decks109 decks
19%synergy
Entity Tracker
18%inclusion19 decks106 decks
12%synergy
Ertai Resurrected
17%inclusion18 decks109 decks
15%synergy
Neva, Stalked by Nightmares
17%inclusion18 decks109 decks
16%synergy
Ophiomancer
16%inclusion17 decks109 decks
15%synergy
Wicked Visitor
15%inclusion16 decks109 decks
15%synergy
Knight of Doves
15%inclusion16 decks109 decks
15%synergy
Lullmage Mentor
15%inclusion16 decks109 decks
15%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
14%inclusion15 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Kelpie Guide
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
12%synergy
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Fatestitcher
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Spirited Companion
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Page, Loose Leaf
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Reef Worm
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Agent of Erebos
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Joined Researchers
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
3%synergy
The Master of Keys
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Blood Artist
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Baleful Strix
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
-13%synergy
Ajani's Chosen
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Doomed Traveler
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Ria Ivor, Bane of Bladehold
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Dancers
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Starnheim Courser
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Drumbellower
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Spellbook Vendor
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Aura Thief
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Censor
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Hateful Eidolon
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Gremlin Tamer
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Fear of Impostors
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
4%synergy
North Pole Patrol
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Judge's Familiar
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Vedalken Aethermage
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Crawling Chorus
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Blightbelly Rat
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Despark
24%inclusion26 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Path to Exile
21%inclusion23 decks109 decks
-21%synergy
Mortify
16%inclusion17 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Utter End
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Absorb
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Not Dead After All
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Denial
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
-11%synergy
Thirst for Meaning
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Ertai's Scorn
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
-6%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Go for the Throat
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Aetherize
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Fact or Fiction
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Rewind
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
1%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Disenchant
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Deny the Witch
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Amazing Acrobatics
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Octopus Form
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Experimental Augury
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Dispute
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Cancel
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
-20%synergy
Infernal Grasp
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Resurgent Belief
14%inclusion15 decks109 decks
12%synergy
Vindicate
14%inclusion15 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Dance of the Manse
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Asinine Antics
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Time Wipe
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
-2%synergy
Victimize
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
-2%synergy
Merciless Eviction
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Supreme Verdict
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
-8%synergy
Eriette's Whisper
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Cruise
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Day of Judgment
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
5%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Winds of Rath
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Open the Vaults
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Wrath of God
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Decree of Pain
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Return Triumphant
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Damn
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
-15%synergy
Step Through
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion21 decks109 decks
-5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
17%inclusion18 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Unbender Tine
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
-17%synergy
Sewer-veillance Cam
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Hopeless Nightmare
23%inclusion25 decks109 decks
23%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
21%inclusion23 decks109 decks
15%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
17%inclusion19 decks109 decks
15%synergy
Telepathy
17%inclusion18 decks109 decks
15%synergy
Rule of Law
16%inclusion17 decks109 decks
13%synergy
Propaganda
15%inclusion16 decks109 decks
-14%synergy
Lord Skitter's Blessing
15%inclusion16 decks109 decks
14%synergy
Omen of the Sun
14%inclusion15 decks109 decks
14%synergy
Chime of Night
14%inclusion15 decks109 decks
14%synergy
Demonic Lore
14%inclusion15 decks109 decks
14%synergy
Freed from the Real
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
12%synergy
Grasp of Fate
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Hopeful Vigil
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
13%synergy
Glasswing Grace
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Brilliant Halo
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
13%synergy
Enchanted Evening
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
-1%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Martyr's Bond
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
12%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Omen of the Dead
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Intruder Alarm
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Confounding Conundrum
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Sphere of Safety
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
1%synergy
Launch
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Mirrormade
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
0%synergy
Despondency
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Slow Motion
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Sage's Reverie
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
-15%synergy
Spirit Loop
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Aura of Dominion
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Doom Foretold
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Reality Acid
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Journey to Nowhere
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Cessation
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
1%synergy
Case of the Stashed Skeleton
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Ethereal Armor
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Laboratory
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Standstill
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Crab Umbra
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Bitter Chill
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Theros
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
18%inclusion20 decks109 decks
-8%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
-6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
-28%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Barren Moor
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
59%inclusion64 decks109 decks
-29%synergy
Sol Ring
53%inclusion58 decks109 decks
-36%synergy
Azorius Signet
46%inclusion50 decks109 decks
16%synergy
Dimir Signet
39%inclusion42 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Orzhov Signet
37%inclusion40 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
26%inclusion28 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion23 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Progress
17%inclusion18 decks109 decks
-28%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
16%inclusion17 decks109 decks
-35%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion17 decks109 decks
-17%synergy
Sky Diamond
14%inclusion15 decks109 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
14%inclusion15 decks109 decks
-31%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Marble Diamond
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Patriar's Seal
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Star Compass
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion107 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Island
98%inclusion107 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion107 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
72%inclusion78 decks109 decks
-21%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
60%inclusion65 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Prairie Stream
51%inclusion56 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
45%inclusion49 decks109 decks
-14%synergy
Sunken Hollow
41%inclusion45 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
38%inclusion41 decks109 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Deceit
36%inclusion39 decks109 decks
19%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
35%inclusion38 decks109 decks
19%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
35%inclusion38 decks109 decks
19%synergy
Temple of Silence
35%inclusion38 decks109 decks
17%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
33%inclusion36 decks109 decks
19%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
32%inclusion35 decks109 decks
19%synergy
Path of Ancestry
27%inclusion29 decks109 decks
-1%synergy
Glacial Fortress
25%inclusion27 decks109 decks
-19%synergy
Azorius Chancery
25%inclusion27 decks109 decks
12%synergy
Isolated Chapel
23%inclusion25 decks109 decks
-19%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
22%inclusion24 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Caves of Koilos
22%inclusion24 decks109 decks
-14%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
22%inclusion24 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
19%inclusion21 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Obscura Storefront
19%inclusion21 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
17%inclusion19 decks109 decks
-15%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion18 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Tranquil Cove
17%inclusion18 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Scoured Barrens
17%inclusion18 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Port Town
16%inclusion17 decks109 decks
-1%synergy
Choked Estuary
16%inclusion17 decks109 decks
-1%synergy
Ash Barrens
14%inclusion15 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Glasswing Grace
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Dismal Backwater
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Underground River
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
-23%synergy
Tainted Field
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Forum of Amity
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Fetid Pools
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
-29%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Dromar's Cavern
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Spring
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
-3%synergy
Tainted Isle
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
1%synergy
Esper Panorama
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
1%synergy