Ertai, the Corrupted (Commander) - Optimized

Ertai, the Corrupted
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Chris Guest
Apr 9, 2026
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Lullmage Mentor
53%inclusion27 decks51 decks
53%synergy
Freed from the Real
51%inclusion26 decks51 decks
50%synergy
Bitterblossom
51%inclusion26 decks51 decks
46%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
51%inclusion26 decks51 decks
46%synergy
Hatching Plans
45%inclusion23 decks51 decks
45%synergy
Guile
41%inclusion21 decks51 decks
41%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
39%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
38%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
41%inclusion21 decks51 decks
37%synergy
Treacherous Blessing
37%inclusion19 decks51 decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
Propaganda
63%inclusion32 decks51 decks
34%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion32 decks51 decks
-5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
55%inclusion28 decks51 decks
32%synergy
Counterspell
51%inclusion26 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Void Rend
51%inclusion26 decks51 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Remora
47%inclusion24 decks51 decks
27%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
47%inclusion24 decks51 decks
33%synergy
Lightning Greaves
43%inclusion22 decks51 decks
20%synergy
Esper Sentinel
41%inclusion21 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Path to Exile
41%inclusion21 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
69%inclusion35 decks51 decks
38%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
63%inclusion32 decks51 decks
40%synergy
Demonic Tutor
59%inclusion30 decks51 decks
39%synergy
Smothering Tithe
57%inclusion29 decks51 decks
27%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
45%inclusion23 decks51 decks
26%synergy
Teferi's Protection
37%inclusion19 decks51 decks
21%synergy
Mystical Tutor
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
25%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
19%synergy
Force of Will
33%inclusion17 decks51 decks
21%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Creatures
Hanna, Ship's Navigator
37%inclusion19 decks51 decks
35%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
37%inclusion19 decks51 decks
36%synergy
Drumbellower
33%inclusion17 decks51 decks
33%synergy
Ophiomancer
33%inclusion17 decks51 decks
32%synergy
Aura Thief
33%inclusion17 decks51 decks
33%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
23%synergy
Sun Titan
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
23%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
24%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
29%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Ertai Resurrected
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
26%synergy
Alela, Artful Provocateur
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
25%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
25%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
25%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
23%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Academy Rector
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
19%synergy
Starfield Mystic
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Fatestitcher
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Grand Abolisher
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Auramancer
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Lo and Li, Royal Advisors
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Rat King, Verminister
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Entity Tracker
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Archon of Emeria
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Notion Thief
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Patron Wizard
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Blood Artist
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Baleful Strix
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-13%synergy
Drana and Linvala
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Reef Worm
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Soul Warden
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Ertai, Wizard Adept
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Voice of Victory
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Nita, Forum Conciliator
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Aunt May
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Dovin's Veto
39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Mana Drain
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Brainstorm
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Swan Song
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Force of Negation
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
10%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
-8%synergy
Dark Ritual
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Kitsune's Technique
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Render Silent
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
-0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Deadly Rollick
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
-4%synergy
Disallow
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Inkshield
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
-0%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Mental Misstep
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Dissipate
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Capsize
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Silence
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Demonic Consultation
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Despark
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-8%synergy
Absorb
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Negate
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-10%synergy
Fact or Fiction
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Brainsurge
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Strix Serenade
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Stifle
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Rewind
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Cryptic Command
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Unwind
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Fracture
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Pact of Negation
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Supreme Verdict
33%inclusion17 decks51 decks
19%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
23%synergy
Damn
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Farewell
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Vindicate
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Toxic Deluge
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Diabolic Intent
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Reanimate
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
-3%synergy
Replenish
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Cleansing Meditation
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Windfall
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Imperial Seal
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Dance of the Manse
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Resurgent Belief
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Fabricate
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Profane Tutor
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Wrath of God
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Grim Tutor
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Singularity Rupture
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Ponder
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-3%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Splinter's Technique
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Thousand-Year Elixir
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
27%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Skullclamp
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
11%synergy
The One Ring
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Isochron Scepter
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Halo Fountain
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Magewright's Stone
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
The Water Crystal
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Thornbite Staff
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Sword of the Meek
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Thopter Foundry
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Mindcrank
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Norn's Annex
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Sphere of Safety
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
26%synergy
Induced Amnesia
33%inclusion17 decks51 decks
33%synergy
Enchanted Evening
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
30%synergy
Blind Obedience
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
18%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
20%synergy
Rule of Law
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
21%synergy
Black Market Connections
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Land Tax
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Telepathy
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
18%synergy
Intruder Alarm
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Solemnity
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Necropotence
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Aura of Silence
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Hopeless Nightmare
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Mirrormade
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Court of Ardenvale
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Martyr's Bond
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Decree of Silence
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Smile at Death
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Rest in Peace
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Counterbalance
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Grasp of Fate
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-0%synergy
Opalescence
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Omniscience
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Court of Vantress
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
No Mercy
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Case of the Stashed Skeleton
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Grave Pact
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Laboratory
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Karmic Justice
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Jace, Unraveler of Secrets
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Archangel Elspeth
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
53%inclusion27 decks51 decks
19%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
43%inclusion22 decks51 decks
30%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
22%synergy
Bojuka Bog
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
16%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Realm of Koh
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Maze of Ith
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Field of the Dead
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Coffers
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Glacial Chasm
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Academy Ruins
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion47 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion42 decks51 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Progress
39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
37%inclusion19 decks51 decks
-13%synergy
Azorius Signet
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Patriar's Seal
33%inclusion17 decks51 decks
33%synergy
Dimir Signet
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
-15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
-4%synergy
Orzhov Signet
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
-7%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Petal
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Chrome Mox
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Mox Opal
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-9%synergy
Mind Stone
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Vault
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
94%inclusion48 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion47 decks51 decks
-0%synergy
Island
92%inclusion47 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
92%inclusion47 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Godless Shrine
67%inclusion34 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
67%inclusion34 decks51 decks
16%synergy
Watery Grave
67%inclusion34 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Flooded Strand
49%inclusion25 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Glacial Fortress
47%inclusion24 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Raffine's Tower
47%inclusion24 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Marsh Flats
47%inclusion24 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Polluted Delta
47%inclusion24 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
45%inclusion23 decks51 decks
-14%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
45%inclusion23 decks51 decks
-9%synergy
Morphic Pool
43%inclusion22 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Sea of Clouds
41%inclusion21 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
41%inclusion21 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Isolated Chapel
37%inclusion19 decks51 decks
-5%synergy
Vault of Champions
37%inclusion19 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Sunken Hollow
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
-4%synergy
Prairie Stream
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
-13%synergy
Scrubland
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Tundra
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Underground River
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
-11%synergy
Caves of Koilos
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
-14%synergy
Underground Sea
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
6%synergy
City of Brass
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
-13%synergy
Deserted Beach
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Silence
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Deceit
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
-14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
-4%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Meticulous Archive
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Undercity Sewers
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
-5%synergy
Misty Rainforest
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
-3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
-15%synergy
Misty Palms Oasis
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
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