Ertai, the Corrupted (Commander) - Core

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Chris Guest
Apr 9, 2026
Is Paradigm a Fixed Version of Epic?
The new paradigm mechanic harkens back to an unloved mechanic from 21 years ago. But are these new cards more playable?
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47%synergy
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Entity Tracker
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Braids, Arisen Nightmare
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6%synergy
Knight of Doves
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8%synergy
The Master of Keys
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4%synergy
Fear of Sleep Paralysis
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Balemurk Leech
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Glen Elendra Guardian
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Rhys, the Evermore
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Spellbook Vendor
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6%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
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4%synergy
Esper Sentinel
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-21%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
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Ertai, Wizard Adept
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6%synergy
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Path to Exile
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6%synergy
Despark
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6%synergy
Dovin's Veto
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-7%synergy
Arcane Denial
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
-2%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
-10%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
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-15%synergy
Ertai's Scorn
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9%synergy
Utter End
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Generous Gift
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Brainstorm
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Dramatic Reversal
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Mortify
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Glimmerburst
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Not Dead After All
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Fact or Fiction
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Stroke of Midnight
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-1%synergy
Inkshield
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-3%synergy
Go for the Throat
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4%synergy
Mana Drain
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-12%synergy
Swan Song
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-14%synergy
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Supreme Verdict
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6%synergy
Dance of the Manse
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Resurgent Belief
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Damn
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Asinine Antics
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9%synergy
Vindicate
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Cleansing Meditation
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10%synergy
Wrath of God
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Merciless Eviction
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Replenish
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Toxic Deluge
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4%synergy
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-2%synergy
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2%synergy
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Sunfall
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6%synergy
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Open the Vaults
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Victimize
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Back for Seconds
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5%synergy
Final Vengeance
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5%synergy
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Swiftfoot Boots
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3%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion23 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
20%inclusion18 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
18%synergy
Skullclamp
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Unbender Tine
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Halo Fountain
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5%synergy
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Hopeless Nightmare
28%inclusion26 decks92 decks
28%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
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24%synergy
Omen of the Sea
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Phyrexian Arena
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12%synergy
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Pemmin's Aura
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20%synergy
Bitterblossom
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16%synergy
Mystic Remora
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Enchanted Evening
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18%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
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12%synergy
Rule of Law
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16%synergy
Blind Obedience
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5%synergy
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13%synergy
Chime of Night
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15%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
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8%synergy
Demonic Lore
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14%synergy
Telepathy
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12%synergy
Intruder Alarm
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12%synergy
Confounding Conundrum
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13%synergy
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Omen of the Dead
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11%synergy
Omen of the Sun
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11%synergy
Court of Grace
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10%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
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8%synergy
Glasswing Grace
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7%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
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5%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
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6%synergy
Witness Protection
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8%synergy
Oblivion Ring
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9%synergy
Court of Ardenvale
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9%synergy
Mirrormade
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0%synergy
Slow Motion
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9%synergy
Grasp of Fate
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3%synergy
Reality Acid
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8%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
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8%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
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4%synergy
Cessation
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9%synergy
Land Tax
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3%synergy
Hopeful Vigil
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8%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
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Phyrexian Reclamation
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6%synergy
Spirit Loop
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7%synergy
Sage's Reverie
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6%synergy
Lord Skitter's Blessing
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7%synergy
Ethereal Armor
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3%synergy
Banishing Light
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6%synergy
Despondency
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8%synergy
Seal of Removal
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7%synergy
Aquitect's Defenses
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Sentinel's Eyes
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6%synergy
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Invasion of Theros
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
10%synergy
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Hall of Heliod's Generosity
33%inclusion30 decks92 decks
20%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion23 decks92 decks
-9%synergy
Bojuka Bog
22%inclusion20 decks92 decks
-5%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
17%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
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-14%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
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-7%synergy
Sol Ring
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-17%synergy
Azorius Signet
50%inclusion46 decks92 decks
19%synergy
Orzhov Signet
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9%synergy
Dimir Signet
38%inclusion35 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion32 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
28%inclusion26 decks92 decks
-21%synergy
Patriar's Seal
27%inclusion25 decks92 decks
27%synergy
Talisman of Progress
26%inclusion24 decks92 decks
-18%synergy
Commander's Sphere
26%inclusion24 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion19 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
21%inclusion19 decks92 decks
-23%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
-10%synergy
Sky Diamond
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Marble Diamond
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Firdoch Core
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
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Swamp
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7%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion91 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Island
98%inclusion90 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion78 decks92 decks
-8%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
66%inclusion61 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
53%inclusion49 decks92 decks
-5%synergy
Prairie Stream
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2%synergy
Sunken Hollow
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2%synergy
Isolated Chapel
36%inclusion33 decks92 decks
-5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
35%inclusion32 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
33%inclusion30 decks92 decks
17%synergy
Glacial Fortress
30%inclusion28 decks92 decks
-12%synergy
Temple of Deceit
30%inclusion28 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Silence
29%inclusion27 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
29%inclusion27 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
28%inclusion26 decks92 decks
-22%synergy
Watery Grave
28%inclusion26 decks92 decks
-22%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
27%inclusion25 decks91 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
27%inclusion25 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Raffine's Tower
27%inclusion25 decks92 decks
-14%synergy
Godless Shrine
25%inclusion23 decks92 decks
-26%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
24%inclusion22 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
24%inclusion22 decks92 decks
-13%synergy
Caves of Koilos
20%inclusion18 decks92 decks
-16%synergy
Sea of Clouds
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
-17%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
-13%synergy
Azorius Chancery
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Port Town
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
-1%synergy
Obscura Storefront
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Vault of Champions
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
-17%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
-6%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
-1%synergy
Morphic Pool
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
-20%synergy
Polluted Delta
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
-24%synergy
Flooded Strand
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
-24%synergy
Scoured Barrens
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Marsh Flats
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
-22%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
-2%synergy
Tranquil Cove
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
-2%synergy
Underground River
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
-21%synergy
Choked Estuary
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
-3%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Esper Panorama
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Field
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
-5%synergy
Glasswing Grace
10%inclusion9 decks91 decks
7%synergy
Dismal Backwater
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
4%synergy