Ertai, the Corrupted (Commander) - Counterspells

Chris Guest
Apr 9, 2026
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13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
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Hatching Plans
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
54%synergy
Lullmage Mentor
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
45%synergy
Freed from the Real
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
45%synergy
Guile
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
42%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
38%synergy
Drumbellower
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
36%synergy
Bitterblossom
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
35%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
34%synergy
Enchanted Evening
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Treacherous Blessing
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
30%synergy
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Counterspell
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Dovin's Veto
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Arcane Denial
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
-31%synergy
Propaganda
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
11%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Hanna, Ship's Navigator
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Hopeless Nightmare
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
30%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Smothering Tithe
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Protection
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Tutor
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Force of Will
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Mystical Tutor
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Field of the Dead
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Entity Tracker
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Starfield Mystic
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Aura Thief
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Ertai Resurrected
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Ophiomancer
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Sun Titan
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Ertai, Wizard Adept
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Daring Apprentice
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Alela, Artful Provocateur
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Patron Wizard
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Blood Artist
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Mundungu
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Esper Sentinel
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-12%synergy
Wicked Visitor
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Merieke Ri Berit
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Baleful Strix
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-9%synergy
Spellbook Vendor
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Glen Elendra Archmage
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Neva, Stalked by Nightmares
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Cursecatcher
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Grim Guardian
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Fear of Impostors
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Fugitive Droid
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Judge's Familiar
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Opposition Agent
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Haughty Djinn
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Fatestitcher
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Diplomatic Escort
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Disruptive Student
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Daxos the Returned
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Kelpie Guide
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Archaeomancer
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Doomwake Giant
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Archon of Emeria
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Notion Thief
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Y'shtola, Night's Blessed
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
The Master of Keys
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Void Rend
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Drain
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Path to Exile
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
-12%synergy
Ertai's Scorn
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Absorb
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Swan Song
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Cancel
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Disallow
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Brainstorm
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Render Silent
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Dark Ritual
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Cryptic Command
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Rewind
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Access Denied
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Not Dead After All
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Saw It Coming
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Force of Negation
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Despark
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Didn't Say Please
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Inkshield
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Deprive
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Spell Burst
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Mental Misstep
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Negate
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Dissipate
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Ertai's Meddling
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Blue Elemental Blast
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Admiral's Order
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-17%synergy
Annul
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-10%synergy
Deny the Witch
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Spider-Sense
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Psychic Strike
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Chain of Vapor
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Dissolve
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Go for the Throat
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Consider
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Undermine
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Abeyance
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Countersquall
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Cloudshift
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Dispel
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Forbid
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Archmage's Charm
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Aetherize
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Insidious Will
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Supreme Verdict
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Dance of the Manse
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Asinine Antics
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Diabolic Intent
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Resurgent Belief
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Damn
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
Ponder
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Eriette's Whisper
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Replenish
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Windfall
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Imperial Seal
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Settle Beyond Reality
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Time Wipe
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Farewell
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Yawgmoth's Vile Offering
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Return Triumphant
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-14%synergy
Mind's Desire
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Thoughtseize
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Thousand-Year Elixir
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Skullclamp
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Halo Fountain
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Magewright's Stone
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Thornbite Staff
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Isochron Scepter
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Unwinding Clock
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Skull of Orm
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Panharmonicon
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Primal Amulet
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Grindstone
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Unbender Tine
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Quicksilver Amulet
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Blind Obedience
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Ghostly Prison
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Induced Amnesia
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Court of Grace
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Sphere of Safety
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Declaration of Naught
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Court of Ardenvale
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Land Tax
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Demonic Lore
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Rule of Law
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Grave Pact
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Aura of Silence
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Black Market Connections
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Counterbalance
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Intruder Alarm
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Gadwick's First Duel
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Arenson's Aura
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Deafening Silence
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Case of the Stashed Skeleton
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Mirrormade
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Shark Typhoon
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Abduction
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Lord Skitter's Blessing
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Solemnity
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Feather of Flight
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Mornsong Aria
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Chime of Night
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
The Cruelty of Gix
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Hopeful Vigil
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Omen of the Sea
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Shifting Sky
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Enduring Renewal
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Cartouche of Knowledge
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Absolute Grace
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Sunken Field
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Archangel Elspeth
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Jace, Unraveler of Secrets
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Kaya the Inexorable
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Bojuka Bog
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Maze of Ith
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Mortuary Mire
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Lotus Vale
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Field
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Halimar Depths
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Academy Ruins
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Strip Mine
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
-17%synergy
Arcane Signet
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
-30%synergy
Patriar's Seal
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Dimir Signet
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Azorius Signet
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
-26%synergy
Talisman of Progress
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-23%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-23%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-15%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Orzhov Signet
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-17%synergy
Mana Crypt
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion33 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion31 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion29 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Swamp
85%inclusion28 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Glacial Fortress
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Raffine's Tower
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Prairie Stream
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Godless Shrine
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Isolated Chapel
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
-16%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Watery Grave
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
-12%synergy
Polluted Delta
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Sea of Clouds
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Flooded Strand
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Marsh Flats
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
-9%synergy
Sunken Hollow
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
-12%synergy
Morphic Pool
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
-9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Dromar's Cavern
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Scrubland
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Vault of Champions
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-11%synergy
Tundra
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-10%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-14%synergy
Temple of Silence
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Underground Sea
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Azorius Chancery
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Deceit
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Caves of Koilos
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-24%synergy
Deserted Beach
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-9%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Fetid Heath
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Tainted Field
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Underground River
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-26%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Seachrome Coast
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-2%synergy