Ertai, the Corrupted (Commander) - Expensive

Chris Guest
Apr 9, 2026
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Panther Pounce
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Turbulent Moor
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo Dynastorian
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
62%inclusion68 decks110 decks
58%synergy
Bitterblossom
58%inclusion64 decks110 decks
53%synergy
Lullmage Mentor
43%inclusion47 decks110 decks
43%synergy
Mana Drain
58%inclusion64 decks110 decks
41%synergy
Hatching Plans
41%inclusion45 decks110 decks
41%synergy
Freed from the Real
40%inclusion44 decks110 decks
39%synergy
Academy Rector
40%inclusion44 decks110 decks
39%synergy
Drumbellower
37%inclusion41 decks110 decks
37%synergy
Aura Thief
36%inclusion40 decks110 decks
36%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
47%inclusion52 decks110 decks
34%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
68%inclusion75 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Mystic Remora
55%inclusion60 decks110 decks
34%synergy
Esper Sentinel
52%inclusion57 decks110 decks
25%synergy
Propaganda
46%inclusion51 decks110 decks
17%synergy
Ghostly Prison
41%inclusion45 decks110 decks
18%synergy
Dovin's Veto
39%inclusion43 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Counterspell
38%inclusion42 decks110 decks
-4%synergy
Path to Exile
37%inclusion41 decks110 decks
-5%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
36%inclusion40 decks110 decks
31%synergy
Replenish
35%inclusion39 decks110 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
78%inclusion86 decks110 decks
48%synergy
Demonic Tutor
68%inclusion75 decks110 decks
48%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
64%inclusion70 decks110 decks
47%synergy
Smothering Tithe
60%inclusion66 decks110 decks
30%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
58%inclusion64 decks110 decks
39%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
55%inclusion60 decks110 decks
32%synergy
Ancient Tomb
53%inclusion58 decks110 decks
40%synergy
Force of Will
48%inclusion53 decks110 decks
36%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
45%inclusion50 decks110 decks
25%synergy
Teferi's Protection
38%inclusion42 decks110 decks
22%synergy
Creatures
Ophiomancer
29%inclusion32 decks110 decks
28%synergy
Guile
28%inclusion31 decks110 decks
28%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
27%inclusion30 decks110 decks
20%synergy
Hanna, Ship's Navigator
26%inclusion29 decks110 decks
24%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
26%inclusion29 decks110 decks
25%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
25%inclusion27 decks110 decks
16%synergy
Alela, Artful Provocateur
25%inclusion27 decks110 decks
22%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
25%inclusion27 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Opposition Agent
24%inclusion26 decks110 decks
16%synergy
Starfield Mystic
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
20%inclusion22 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
20%inclusion22 decks110 decks
16%synergy
Grand Abolisher
20%inclusion22 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Entity Tracker
17%inclusion17 decks101 decks
11%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Notion Thief
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Sun Titan
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
-3%synergy
Baleful Strix
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
-7%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
13%inclusion13 decks101 decks
6%synergy
Blood Artist
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Voice of Victory
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Auramancer
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Fatestitcher
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Ertai Resurrected
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Monastery Mentor
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
-2%synergy
Doomwake Giant
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Grim Guardian
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Archon of Emeria
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Swan Song
35%inclusion39 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Void Rend
33%inclusion36 decks110 decks
-2%synergy
Dark Ritual
32%inclusion35 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
32%inclusion35 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Force of Negation
32%inclusion35 decks110 decks
20%synergy
Mystical Tutor
28%inclusion31 decks110 decks
18%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
-7%synergy
Brainstorm
20%inclusion22 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
19%inclusion21 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Tainted Pact
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Demonic Consultation
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Rollick
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Mental Misstep
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Flusterstorm
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Pact of Negation
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Silence
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Generous Gift
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
-4%synergy
Stifle
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Inkshield
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Intuition
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Negate
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
-8%synergy
Despark
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
-7%synergy
Cabal Ritual
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Frantic Search
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
-12%synergy
Chain of Vapor
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Spell Pierce
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Delay
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
-4%synergy
Render Silent
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Fact or Fiction
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Culling the Weak
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Ad Nauseam
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Imperial Seal
27%inclusion30 decks110 decks
20%synergy
Supreme Verdict
26%inclusion29 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Farewell
25%inclusion28 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Toxic Deluge
25%inclusion28 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
25%inclusion27 decks110 decks
20%synergy
Grim Tutor
19%inclusion21 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Diabolic Intent
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Windfall
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Reanimate
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
-3%synergy
Timetwister
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Damn
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
-7%synergy
Ponder
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Dance of the Manse
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Cleansing Meditation
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Resurgent Belief
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Wrath of God
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Braingeyser
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Vindicate
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
-6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
30%inclusion33 decks110 decks
17%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
28%inclusion31 decks110 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
27%inclusion30 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
-3%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
18%inclusion20 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Skullclamp
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Halo Fountain
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Isochron Scepter
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Magewright's Stone
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Thornbite Staff
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
-0%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
-2%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Jet Medallion
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
32%inclusion35 decks110 decks
18%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
32%inclusion35 decks110 decks
31%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
31%inclusion34 decks110 decks
30%synergy
Sphere of Safety
27%inclusion30 decks110 decks
18%synergy
Land Tax
27%inclusion30 decks110 decks
21%synergy
Enchanted Evening
27%inclusion30 decks110 decks
26%synergy
Blind Obedience
26%inclusion29 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Treacherous Blessing
25%inclusion28 decks110 decks
25%synergy
Black Market Connections
25%inclusion27 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Rule of Law
24%inclusion26 decks110 decks
21%synergy
Induced Amnesia
24%inclusion26 decks110 decks
23%synergy
Aura of Silence
24%inclusion26 decks110 decks
20%synergy
Necropotence
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
18%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
17%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
19%inclusion21 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Solemnity
18%inclusion20 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Intruder Alarm
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
16%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Telepathy
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Decree of Silence
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Laboratory
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Mirrormade
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
2%synergy
No Mercy
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Animate Dead
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Anointed Procession
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Hopeless Nightmare
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Karmic Justice
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Court of Vantress
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Rest in Peace
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Demonic Lore
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Shark Typhoon
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Confounding Conundrum
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Grasp of Fate
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Opalescence
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Grave Pact
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Omniscience
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Standstill
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
5.9%inclusion6 decks101 decks
5%synergy
Deafening Silence
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Mind Over Matter
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
23%inclusion25 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
47%inclusion52 decks110 decks
34%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
46%inclusion51 decks110 decks
27%synergy
Urza's Saga
35%inclusion39 decks110 decks
24%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
35%inclusion39 decks110 decks
34%synergy
Bojuka Bog
24%inclusion26 decks110 decks
-3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
24%inclusion26 decks110 decks
-10%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
18%synergy
Maze of Ith
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Field of the Dead
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Coffers
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Strip Mine
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Wasteland
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Academy Ruins
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion104 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion85 decks110 decks
-10%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
52%inclusion57 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
45%inclusion50 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
43%inclusion47 decks110 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
40%inclusion44 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Mox Diamond
36%inclusion40 decks110 decks
30%synergy
Mana Vault
35%inclusion39 decks110 decks
27%synergy
Chrome Mox
33%inclusion36 decks110 decks
24%synergy
Patriar's Seal
28%inclusion31 decks110 decks
28%synergy
Dimir Signet
24%inclusion26 decks110 decks
-6%synergy
Azorius Signet
24%inclusion26 decks110 decks
-6%synergy
Lotus Petal
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Orzhov Signet
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
-11%synergy
Mox Opal
18%inclusion20 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Grim Monolith
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
-15%synergy
Mana Crypt
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Mox Amber
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Mind Stone
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
-5%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Basalt Monolith
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Tundra
92%inclusion101 decks110 decks
76%synergy
Underground Sea
91%inclusion100 decks110 decks
75%synergy
Scrubland
90%inclusion99 decks110 decks
74%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
88%inclusion97 decks110 decks
37%synergy
Godless Shrine
86%inclusion95 decks110 decks
35%synergy
Watery Grave
85%inclusion93 decks110 decks
33%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion92 decks110 decks
-9%synergy
Island
84%inclusion92 decks110 decks
-9%synergy
Flooded Strand
84%inclusion92 decks110 decks
45%synergy
Polluted Delta
82%inclusion90 decks110 decks
44%synergy
Marsh Flats
79%inclusion87 decks110 decks
43%synergy
Plains
77%inclusion85 decks110 decks
-15%synergy
Swamp
76%inclusion84 decks110 decks
-15%synergy
Vault of Champions
62%inclusion68 decks110 decks
30%synergy
Sea of Clouds
61%inclusion67 decks110 decks
26%synergy
Morphic Pool
60%inclusion66 decks110 decks
26%synergy
Raffine's Tower
59%inclusion65 decks110 decks
18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion48 decks110 decks
-15%synergy
City of Brass
38%inclusion42 decks110 decks
23%synergy
Undercity Sewers
33%inclusion36 decks110 decks
18%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
31%inclusion34 decks110 decks
-23%synergy
Meticulous Archive
31%inclusion34 decks110 decks
17%synergy
Misty Rainforest
29%inclusion32 decks110 decks
19%synergy
Mana Confluence
28%inclusion31 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
26%inclusion29 decks110 decks
17%synergy
Scalding Tarn
26%inclusion29 decks110 decks
16%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
25%inclusion28 decks110 decks
-13%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
25%inclusion27 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Glacial Fortress
24%inclusion26 decks110 decks
-20%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
24%inclusion26 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Deserted Beach
24%inclusion26 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Underground River
24%inclusion26 decks110 decks
-11%synergy
Caves of Koilos
23%inclusion25 decks110 decks
-13%synergy
Windswept Heath
23%inclusion25 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
23%inclusion25 decks110 decks
-10%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
23%inclusion25 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Isolated Chapel
23%inclusion25 decks110 decks
-19%synergy
Arid Mesa
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
20%inclusion22 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
19%inclusion21 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
18%inclusion20 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Prairie Stream
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
-31%synergy
Prismatic Vista
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
0%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
7.9%inclusion8 decks101 decks
-3%synergy
Starting Town
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
4%synergy