Ertai, the Corrupted (Commander) - Optimized

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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Kitsune's Technique
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Krang & Shredder
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Big Apple, 3 a.m.
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Splinter's Technique
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Rat King, Verminister
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Lullmage Mentor
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
55%synergy
Hatching Plans
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
52%synergy
Freed from the Real
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
49%synergy
Bitterblossom
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
47%synergy
Guile
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
43%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
42%synergy
Treacherous Blessing
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
40%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
39%synergy
Propaganda
67%inclusion28 decks42 decks
39%synergy
Aura Thief
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion27 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Ghostly Prison
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
30%synergy
Void Rend
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Remora
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Counterspell
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Greaves
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
37%synergy
Ophiomancer
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
69%inclusion29 decks42 decks
38%synergy
Demonic Tutor
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
41%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
36%synergy
Smothering Tithe
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Mystical Tutor
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Teferi's Protection
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Force of Will
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Esper Sentinel
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Drumbellower
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
33%synergy
Hanna, Ship's Navigator
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
31%synergy
Sun Titan
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
30%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
30%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Ertai Resurrected
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Academy Rector
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Alela, Artful Provocateur
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Lo and Li, Royal Advisors
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Fatestitcher
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Grand Abolisher
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Starfield Mystic
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Archon of Emeria
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Notion Thief
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Auramancer
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Aunt May
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Blood Artist
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Baleful Strix
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-11%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Malevolent Hermit
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Ertai, Wizard Adept
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Soul Warden
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Barrin, Master Wizard
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Entity Tracker
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Patron Wizard
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Blade Splicer
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Monastery Mentor
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Glen Elendra Archmage
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Dovin's Veto
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Path to Exile
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
-9%synergy
Brainstorm
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Denial
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Mana Drain
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Swan Song
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
2%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
-8%synergy
Dark Ritual
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Force of Negation
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Deadly Rollick
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Render Silent
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Disallow
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Inkshield
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Dissipate
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Capsize
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Despark
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-7%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Strix Serenade
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Fact or Fiction
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Negate
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-9%synergy
Silence
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Rewind
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Consultation
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Cryptic Command
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Unwind
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Supreme Verdict
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Farewell
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Damn
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Cleansing Meditation
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Diabolic Intent
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Vindicate
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Reanimate
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Toxic Deluge
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Windfall
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Replenish
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Dance of the Manse
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Resurgent Belief
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Profane Tutor
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Imperial Seal
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Wrath of God
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Singularity Rupture
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Thousand-Year Elixir
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
2%synergy
The One Ring
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Skullclamp
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Isochron Scepter
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Halo Fountain
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
The Water Crystal
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Sword of the Meek
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Magewright's Stone
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Thornbite Staff
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Thopter Foundry
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Pemmin's Aura
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
37%synergy
Induced Amnesia
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
36%synergy
Sphere of Safety
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Enchanted Evening
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
32%synergy
Blind Obedience
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Intruder Alarm
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Rule of Law
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Black Market Connections
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Land Tax
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Solemnity
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Mirrormade
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Telepathy
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Aura of Silence
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Decree of Silence
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Martyr's Bond
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Rest in Peace
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Counterbalance
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Demonic Lore
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Necropotence
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Court of Vantress
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Opalescence
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
No Mercy
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Court of Ardenvale
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Dovescape
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Grave Pact
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Leyline of the Void
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Standstill
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Laboratory
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Jace, Unraveler of Secrets
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
30%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Bojuka Bog
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Maze of Ith
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
7%synergy
Realm of Koh
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Coffers
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Field of the Dead
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Agna Qel'a
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Academy Ruins
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Dark Depths
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Strip Mine
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion37 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion34 decks42 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Progress
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
-14%synergy
Azorius Signet
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Patriar's Seal
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
33%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Dimir Signet
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
-16%synergy
Orzhov Signet
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
Chrome Mox
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Mox Opal
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
White Lotus Tile
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Vault
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
93%inclusion39 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Swamp
90%inclusion38 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Island
90%inclusion38 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Plains
88%inclusion37 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Godless Shrine
69%inclusion29 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Watery Grave
69%inclusion29 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
67%inclusion28 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Flooded Strand
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Glacial Fortress
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Marsh Flats
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Polluted Delta
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
-16%synergy
Sea of Clouds
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Morphic Pool
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Raffine's Tower
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Vault of Champions
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Isolated Chapel
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Sunken Hollow
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
Prairie Stream
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
-14%synergy
Scrubland
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Tundra
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Caves of Koilos
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
-14%synergy
Underground Sea
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Deserted Beach
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
1%synergy
City of Brass
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Underground River
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
-15%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
-13%synergy
Temple of Deceit
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Silence
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Abundant Countryside
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-13%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Misty Rainforest
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Meticulous Archive
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Tainted Isle
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Undercity Sewers
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-5%synergy