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Ertai, the Corrupted
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Chris Guest
Apr 9, 2026
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Kitsune's Technique
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Rat King, Verminister
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Nita, Forum Conciliator
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Pox Plague
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Lullmage Mentor
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
53%synergy
Freed from the Real
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
50%synergy
Hatching Plans
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
49%synergy
Bitterblossom
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
44%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
44%synergy
Guile
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
40%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
39%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
39%synergy
Treacherous Blessing
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
38%synergy
Propaganda
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
36%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Ghostly Prison
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Void Rend
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Mystic Remora
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Counterspell
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Esper Sentinel
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Dovin's Veto
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Demonic Tutor
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
40%synergy
Smothering Tithe
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Mystical Tutor
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Teferi's Protection
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Force of Will
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
17%synergy
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Ophiomancer
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Drumbellower
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Hanna, Ship's Navigator
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Aura Thief
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Sun Titan
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Ertai Resurrected
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Alela, Artful Provocateur
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Academy Rector
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Fatestitcher
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Lo and Li, Royal Advisors
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
19%synergy
Grand Abolisher
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Starfield Mystic
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
7%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Auramancer
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Notion Thief
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Archon of Emeria
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Blood Artist
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Baleful Strix
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-12%synergy
Drana and Linvala
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Barrin, Master Wizard
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Reef Worm
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Ertai, Wizard Adept
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Soul Warden
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Krang & Shredder
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Aunt May
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Entity Tracker
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Blade Splicer
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Persistent Petitioners
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Bruvac the Grandiloquent
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Mana Drain
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
2%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Swan Song
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Dark Ritual
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Force of Negation
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Render Silent
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Rollick
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Disallow
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Inkshield
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Silence
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Dissipate
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Despark
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Capsize
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Absorb
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Negate
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-10%synergy
Fact or Fiction
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Strix Serenade
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Rewind
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Unwind
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Fracture
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Demonic Consultation
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Cryptic Command
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Supreme Verdict
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Damn
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Vindicate
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Reanimate
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Cleansing Meditation
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Toxic Deluge
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
17%synergy
Diabolic Intent
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Windfall
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Replenish
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Dance of the Manse
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Resurgent Belief
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Imperial Seal
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Profane Tutor
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Wrath of God
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Fabricate
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Splinter's Technique
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Singularity Rupture
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Skullclamp
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
13%synergy
The One Ring
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Isochron Scepter
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Halo Fountain
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Thornbite Staff
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
The Water Crystal
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Magewright's Stone
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Sword of the Meek
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Thopter Foundry
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Mindcrank
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Induced Amnesia
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Sphere of Safety
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Blind Obedience
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Enchanted Evening
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Rule of Law
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Black Market Connections
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Land Tax
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Intruder Alarm
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Telepathy
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Solemnity
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Mirrormade
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Aura of Silence
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Martyr's Bond
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Decree of Silence
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Smile at Death
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Counterbalance
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Rest in Peace
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Demonic Lore
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Opalescence
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Necropotence
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Hopeless Nightmare
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Court of Ardenvale
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Grave Pact
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Omniscience
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Laboratory
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Court of Vantress
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
No Mercy
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Standstill
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Jace, Unraveler of Secrets
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Bojuka Bog
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Realm of Koh
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Maze of Ith
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Field of the Dead
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Coffers
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Academy Ruins
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Strip Mine
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Dark Depths
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Agna Qel'a
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion40 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion37 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Progress
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
-12%synergy
Patriar's Seal
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Azorius Signet
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
-15%synergy
Dimir Signet
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Orzhov Signet
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
-8%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-9%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Mox Diamond
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Chrome Mox
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Mind Stone
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Opal
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Mana Vault
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
White Lotus Tile
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
93%inclusion42 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Swamp
93%inclusion42 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Island
91%inclusion41 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Plains
91%inclusion41 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Watery Grave
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Godless Shrine
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Glacial Fortress
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Flooded Strand
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Polluted Delta
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Marsh Flats
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
-14%synergy
Raffine's Tower
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Morphic Pool
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Sea of Clouds
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Vault of Champions
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Isolated Chapel
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Sunken Hollow
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Prairie Stream
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
-14%synergy
Scrubland
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Tundra
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Underground Sea
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Caves of Koilos
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
-13%synergy
Underground River
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
-14%synergy
Deserted Beach
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
City of Brass
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
-12%synergy
Temple of Deceit
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Silence
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-12%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Misty Palms Oasis
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Misty Rainforest
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Meticulous Archive
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Tainted Isle
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Undercity Sewers
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
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