Ertai, the Corrupted (Commander) - Budget

Chris Guest
Apr 9, 2026
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Forum of Amity
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Sewer-veillance Cam
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Fugitive Droid
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Hatching Plans
49%inclusion50 decks103 decks
48%synergy
Treacherous Blessing
41%inclusion42 decks103 decks
41%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
39%inclusion40 decks103 decks
30%synergy
Guile
28%inclusion29 decks103 decks
28%synergy
Induced Amnesia
28%inclusion29 decks103 decks
28%synergy
Auramancer
30%inclusion31 decks103 decks
27%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
32%inclusion33 decks103 decks
27%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
27%inclusion28 decks103 decks
26%synergy
Hanna, Ship's Navigator
28%inclusion29 decks103 decks
26%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
26%inclusion27 decks103 decks
26%synergy
Top Cards
Solemn Simulacrum
34%inclusion35 decks103 decks
20%synergy
Doomwake Giant
31%inclusion32 decks103 decks
25%synergy
Counterspell
30%inclusion31 decks103 decks
-12%synergy
Negate
28%inclusion29 decks103 decks
12%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
27%inclusion28 decks103 decks
-41%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
26%inclusion27 decks103 decks
22%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
26%inclusion27 decks103 decks
26%synergy
Omen of the Sea
25%inclusion26 decks103 decks
25%synergy
Hopeless Nightmare
25%inclusion26 decks103 decks
25%synergy
Void Rend
25%inclusion26 decks103 decks
-9%synergy
Creatures
Sun Titan
25%inclusion26 decks103 decks
17%synergy
Starfield Mystic
24%inclusion25 decks103 decks
18%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
24%inclusion25 decks103 decks
24%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
23%inclusion22 decks97 decks
15%synergy
Alela, Artful Provocateur
21%inclusion22 decks103 decks
19%synergy
Grim Guardian
19%inclusion20 decks103 decks
17%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
18%inclusion19 decks103 decks
14%synergy
Ertai Resurrected
17%inclusion18 decks103 decks
16%synergy
Warehouse Tabby
17%inclusion18 decks103 decks
17%synergy
Neva, Stalked by Nightmares
17%inclusion18 decks103 decks
17%synergy
Entity Tracker
17%inclusion16 decks96 decks
11%synergy
Lullmage Mentor
16%inclusion16 decks103 decks
15%synergy
Wicked Visitor
15%inclusion15 decks103 decks
14%synergy
Ophiomancer
15%inclusion15 decks103 decks
14%synergy
Kelpie Guide
14%inclusion14 decks103 decks
13%synergy
Knight of Doves
14%inclusion14 decks103 decks
13%synergy
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
14%inclusion14 decks103 decks
10%synergy
Spirited Companion
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
10%synergy
Reef Worm
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Fatestitcher
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
10%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Blood Artist
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
6%synergy
The Master of Keys
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
9.3%inclusion9 decks97 decks
7%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
2%synergy
Agent of Erebos
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Ajani's Chosen
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Dancers
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Baleful Strix
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
-13%synergy
Spellbook Vendor
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Ria Ivor, Bane of Bladehold
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Doomed Traveler
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Puppeteer
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Starnheim Courser
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
3%synergy
Conceited Witch
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Censor
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Blightbelly Rat
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Gremlin Tamer
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
5%synergy
North Pole Patrol
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Fear of Impostors
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Judge's Familiar
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Vantress Transmuter
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Charmed Clothier
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Protective Parents
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Despark
23%inclusion24 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Path to Exile
21%inclusion22 decks103 decks
-21%synergy
Mortify
16%inclusion16 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Utter End
13%inclusion13 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Not Dead After All
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
-10%synergy
Amazing Acrobatics
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Ertai's Scorn
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Absorb
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
-6%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Experimental Augury
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Thirst for Meaning
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Cancel
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Disenchant
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Octopus Form
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Go for the Throat
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Aetherize
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
2%synergy
Obscura Charm
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
3%synergy
Deadly Dispute
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
2%synergy
Infernal Grasp
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Rewind
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Dance of the Manse
15%inclusion15 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Resurgent Belief
14%inclusion14 decks103 decks
12%synergy
Vindicate
14%inclusion14 decks103 decks
3%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion13 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Asinine Antics
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Time Wipe
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Eriette's Whisper
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Victimize
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
0%synergy
Merciless Eviction
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Treasure Cruise
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Supreme Verdict
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
-8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
-2%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Return Triumphant
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Damn
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
-14%synergy
Day of Judgment
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
1%synergy
Wrath of God
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
2%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Step Through
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Redress Fate
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
17%inclusion18 decks103 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion18 decks103 decks
-7%synergy
Unbender Tine
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
-17%synergy
Enchantments
Sigil of the Empty Throne
22%inclusion23 decks103 decks
17%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
18%inclusion19 decks103 decks
16%synergy
Omen of the Sun
17%inclusion17 decks103 decks
16%synergy
Rule of Law
17%inclusion17 decks103 decks
14%synergy
Telepathy
17%inclusion17 decks103 decks
15%synergy
Freed from the Real
15%inclusion15 decks103 decks
14%synergy
Chime of Night
15%inclusion15 decks103 decks
15%synergy
Demonic Lore
15%inclusion15 decks103 decks
14%synergy
Propaganda
15%inclusion15 decks103 decks
-14%synergy
Lord Skitter's Blessing
15%inclusion15 decks103 decks
14%synergy
Omen of the Dead
14%inclusion14 decks103 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
14%inclusion14 decks103 decks
0%synergy
Grasp of Fate
13%inclusion13 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Hopeful Vigil
13%inclusion13 decks103 decks
13%synergy
Enchanted Evening
13%inclusion13 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
10%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Glasswing Grace
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Martyr's Bond
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
10%synergy
Confounding Conundrum
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
10%synergy
Intruder Alarm
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Mirrormade
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
0%synergy
Brilliant Halo
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
10%synergy
Sphere of Safety
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
0%synergy
Launch
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
10%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
2%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Despondency
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Aura of Dominion
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Doom Foretold
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Case of the Stashed Skeleton
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Sage's Reverie
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
-16%synergy
Slow Motion
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Journey to Nowhere
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Reality Acid
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Gadwick's First Duel
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Bitter Chill
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Crab Umbra
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Cessation
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Theros
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
16%inclusion16 decks103 decks
-11%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
-27%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
-2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
-4%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
59%inclusion61 decks103 decks
-29%synergy
Sol Ring
55%inclusion57 decks103 decks
-34%synergy
Azorius Signet
50%inclusion52 decks103 decks
20%synergy
Dimir Signet
44%inclusion45 decks103 decks
13%synergy
Orzhov Signet
41%inclusion42 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
28%inclusion29 decks103 decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion22 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion18 decks103 decks
-16%synergy
Talisman of Progress
16%inclusion16 decks103 decks
-28%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
16%inclusion16 decks103 decks
-34%synergy
Sky Diamond
15%inclusion15 decks103 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
14%inclusion14 decks103 decks
-31%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
10%synergy
Marble Diamond
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Worn Powerstone
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Star Compass
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Clock
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
2%synergy
Obelisk of Esper
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Patriar's Seal
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion101 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Island
98%inclusion101 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion101 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
72%inclusion74 decks103 decks
-21%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
59%inclusion61 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Prairie Stream
53%inclusion55 decks103 decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
46%inclusion47 decks103 decks
-13%synergy
Sunken Hollow
44%inclusion45 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Deceit
39%inclusion40 decks103 decks
22%synergy
Evolving Wilds
39%inclusion40 decks103 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Silence
39%inclusion40 decks103 decks
20%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
38%inclusion39 decks103 decks
22%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
33%inclusion34 decks102 decks
19%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
33%inclusion34 decks103 decks
17%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
31%inclusion32 decks103 decks
18%synergy
Path of Ancestry
29%inclusion30 decks103 decks
1%synergy
Glacial Fortress
28%inclusion29 decks103 decks
-14%synergy
Azorius Chancery
24%inclusion25 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Isolated Chapel
24%inclusion25 decks103 decks
-17%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
22%inclusion23 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
21%inclusion22 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Caves of Koilos
20%inclusion21 decks103 decks
-15%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
19%inclusion20 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Tranquil Cove
17%inclusion18 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Scoured Barrens
17%inclusion18 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Port Town
17%inclusion17 decks103 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion17 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Choked Estuary
17%inclusion17 decks103 decks
0%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
17%inclusion17 decks103 decks
-15%synergy
Obscura Storefront
17%inclusion17 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Ash Barrens
14%inclusion14 decks103 decks
3%synergy
Dismal Backwater
14%inclusion14 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Field
14%inclusion14 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
13%inclusion13 decks103 decks
-25%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Glasswing Grace
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Underground River
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
-23%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
0%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Isle
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
2%synergy
Fetid Pools
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
2%synergy
Dromar's Cavern
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Spring
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
2%synergy