Ertai, the Corrupted (Commander) - Counterspells

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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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Archidekt
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Fugitive Droid
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Hatching Plans
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
55%synergy
Lullmage Mentor
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
48%synergy
Freed from the Real
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
48%synergy
Guile
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
45%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Drumbellower
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Bitterblossom
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Hopeless Nightmare
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Ertai's Scorn
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Dovin's Veto
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Arcane Denial
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Greaves
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Void Rend
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Propaganda
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
-33%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Smothering Tithe
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Protection
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Demonic Tutor
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Force of Will
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Mystical Tutor
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Field of the Dead
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Mesa Enchantress
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Ertai Resurrected
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Daring Apprentice
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Aura Thief
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Entity Tracker
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Starfield Mystic
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Patron Wizard
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Hanna, Ship's Navigator
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Ophiomancer
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Sun Titan
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Ertai, Wizard Adept
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Mundungu
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Judge's Familiar
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Disruptive Student
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Alela, Artful Provocateur
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Cursecatcher
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Blood Artist
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Esper Sentinel
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-13%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Grim Guardian
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Disruptive Pitmage
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Glen Elendra Archmage
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Fear of Impostors
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Rhys, the Evermore
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Glen Elendra Guardian
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Y'shtola, Night's Blessed
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Baleful Strix
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Malevolent Hermit
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Spellbook Vendor
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Diplomatic Escort
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Voidmage Prodigy
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Spiketail Hatchling
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Notion Thief
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Doomwake Giant
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Archon of Emeria
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
The Master of Keys
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Hope-Ender Coatl
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Wicked Visitor
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Azorius Guildmage
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Absorb
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Path to Exile
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-15%synergy
Swan Song
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Cryptic Command
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Brainstorm
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Render Silent
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Cancel
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Disallow
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Mental Misstep
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Access Denied
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Saw It Coming
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Didn't Say Please
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Rewind
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Despark
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Inkshield
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Force of Negation
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Deprive
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Spell Burst
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Negate
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Not Dead After All
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Dissipate
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Dark Ritual
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Blue Elemental Blast
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Countersquall
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Admiral's Order
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Annul
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Deny the Witch
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Dromar's Charm
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Desertion
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Pact of Negation
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Psychic Strike
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Chain of Vapor
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Dissolve
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Go for the Throat
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Consider
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Ertai's Meddling
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Cloudshift
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Dispel
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Insidious Will
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Hindering Light
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Dawn Charm
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-19%synergy
Wizard's Retort
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Whirlwind Denial
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Mana Leak
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Utter End
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Abjure
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Supreme Verdict
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Dance of the Manse
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Diabolic Intent
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Asinine Antics
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Damn
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Ponder
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Windfall
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Resurgent Belief
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Imperial Seal
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Eriette's Whisper
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Time Wipe
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Replenish
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Mind's Desire
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Thoughtseize
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Return Triumphant
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Singularity Rupture
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Tragic Trajectory
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Space-Time Anomaly
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Risky Shortcut
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Thousand-Year Elixir
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Magewright's Stone
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Isochron Scepter
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Halo Fountain
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Skullclamp
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-14%synergy
Unwinding Clock
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Skull of Orm
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Null Brooch
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Grindstone
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Thornbite Staff
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Crystal Fragments
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
The Masamune
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Valor's Flagship
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Enchanted Evening
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Treacherous Blessing
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Blind Obedience
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Mystic Remora
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Land Tax
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Declaration of Naught
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Induced Amnesia
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Ghostly Prison
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Court of Grace
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Sphere of Safety
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Black Market Connections
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Sunken Field
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Grave Pact
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Court of Ardenvale
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Demonic Lore
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Rule of Law
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Mornsong Aria
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Counterbalance
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Intruder Alarm
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Mirrormade
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Abduction
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Feather of Flight
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Chime of Night
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Legacy's Allure
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Deathgrip
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Gadwick's First Duel
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Hopeful Vigil
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Douse
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Absolute Grace
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Omen of the Sea
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Shifting Sky
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Arenson's Aura
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Deafening Silence
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Case of the Stashed Skeleton
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Seal of Doom
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Sanguine Bond
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Archangel Elspeth
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Kaya the Inexorable
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Jace, Unraveler of Secrets
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Bojuka Bog
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Mortuary Mire
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Vale
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Field
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
-21%synergy
Arcane Signet
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
-29%synergy
Patriar's Seal
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Talisman of Progress
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-16%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-22%synergy
Dimir Signet
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-16%synergy
Azorius Signet
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-16%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Orzhov Signet
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-15%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Crypt
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Mind Stone
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
The Soul Stone
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Plains
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Swamp
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Command Tower
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Raffine's Tower
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Glacial Fortress
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Godless Shrine
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Prairie Stream
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Isolated Chapel
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
-17%synergy
Watery Grave
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Polluted Delta
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Sea of Clouds
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Flooded Strand
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Morphic Pool
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Marsh Flats
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Sunken Hollow
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-16%synergy
Vault of Champions
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Scrubland
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Tundra
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Dromar's Cavern
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Azorius Chancery
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Deceit
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Caves of Koilos
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-22%synergy
Underground Sea
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Deserted Beach
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Silence
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Underground River
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-24%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
North Pole Gates
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Misty Palms Oasis
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Serpent's Pass
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy