Ertai, the Corrupted (Commander) - Budget Core

Ertai, the Corrupted
Rank #1,432
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Sep 23, 2025
How To Be New and Not Know Magic Lore
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11%synergy
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9%synergy
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16%synergy
Sky Diamond
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49%synergy
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18%synergy
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36%synergy
Mind Stone
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19%synergy
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11%synergy
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21%synergy
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12%synergy
Skybridge Towers
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12%synergy
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12%synergy
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6%synergy
Ice Tunnel
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12%synergy
Tainted Field
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11%synergy
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Citadel Gate
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12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
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12%synergy
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12%synergy
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11%synergy
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Promising Vein
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12%synergy
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11%synergy
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2%synergy
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10%synergy
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12%synergy