Ertai, the Corrupted (Commander) - Optimized

Chris Guest
Apr 9, 2026
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Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Nita, Forum Conciliator
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Lullmage Mentor
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
53%synergy
Freed from the Real
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
50%synergy
Hatching Plans
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
47%synergy
Bitterblossom
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
46%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
46%synergy
Guile
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
43%synergy
Treacherous Blessing
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
39%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
38%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
37%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion31 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Propaganda
63%inclusion31 decks49 decks
34%synergy
Ghostly Prison
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
32%synergy
Void Rend
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Counterspell
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
31%synergy
Dovin's Veto
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
71%inclusion35 decks49 decks
41%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
61%inclusion30 decks49 decks
38%synergy
Demonic Tutor
59%inclusion29 decks49 decks
39%synergy
Smothering Tithe
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Teferi's Protection
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Mystical Tutor
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Force of Will
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Creatures
Esper Sentinel
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Hanna, Ship's Navigator
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
35%synergy
Drumbellower
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
34%synergy
Ophiomancer
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
34%synergy
Aura Thief
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
32%synergy
Sun Titan
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Ertai Resurrected
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Alela, Artful Provocateur
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Academy Rector
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Fatestitcher
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Starfield Mystic
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Grand Abolisher
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Lo and Li, Royal Advisors
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
15%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Rat King, Verminister
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Auramancer
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Entity Tracker
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Archon of Emeria
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Notion Thief
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Patron Wizard
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Blood Artist
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Baleful Strix
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-13%synergy
Drana and Linvala
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Reef Worm
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Soul Warden
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Ertai, Wizard Adept
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Voice of Victory
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-1%synergy
Aunt May
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Krang & Shredder
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Persistent Petitioners
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Drain
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Denial
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Brainstorm
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
6%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
-7%synergy
Dark Ritual
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Swan Song
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Force of Negation
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Kitsune's Technique
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Render Silent
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Deadly Rollick
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Disallow
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Inkshield
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Dissipate
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Silence
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Despark
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-8%synergy
Capsize
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Demonic Consultation
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Absorb
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Mental Misstep
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Negate
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-10%synergy
Fact or Fiction
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Brainsurge
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Strix Serenade
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Cryptic Command
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Stifle
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Rewind
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Unwind
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Fracture
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Pact of Negation
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Supreme Verdict
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Damn
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Farewell
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Vindicate
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Diabolic Intent
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Cleansing Meditation
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Reanimate
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Windfall
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Imperial Seal
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Replenish
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Dance of the Manse
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Resurgent Belief
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Profane Tutor
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Wrath of God
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Fabricate
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Singularity Rupture
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Splinter's Technique
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Thousand-Year Elixir
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
2%synergy
The One Ring
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Skullclamp
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Isochron Scepter
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Halo Fountain
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Magewright's Stone
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
The Water Crystal
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Thornbite Staff
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Sword of the Meek
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Mindcrank
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Thopter Foundry
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Sphere of Safety
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Induced Amnesia
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
35%synergy
Blind Obedience
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Enchanted Evening
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
29%synergy
Rule of Law
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Black Market Connections
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Land Tax
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Telepathy
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Intruder Alarm
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Solemnity
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Aura of Silence
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Mirrormade
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Hopeless Nightmare
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Court of Ardenvale
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Necropotence
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Smile at Death
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Rest in Peace
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Counterbalance
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Grasp of Fate
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Grave Pact
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Martyr's Bond
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Decree of Silence
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Case of the Stashed Skeleton
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Laboratory
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Court of Vantress
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
No Mercy
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Jace, Unraveler of Secrets
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Archangel Elspeth
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
37%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Bojuka Bog
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Realm of Koh
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Maze of Ith
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Field of the Dead
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Coffers
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Strip Mine
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Academy Ruins
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Agna Qel'a
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion45 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion41 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Progress
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
-11%synergy
Patriar's Seal
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
34%synergy
Azorius Signet
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
-14%synergy
Dimir Signet
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Orzhov Signet
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-9%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Chrome Mox
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Mox Opal
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-9%synergy
Mind Stone
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Vault
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
94%inclusion46 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion45 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Island
92%inclusion45 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
92%inclusion45 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Godless Shrine
65%inclusion32 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
65%inclusion32 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Watery Grave
65%inclusion32 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Flooded Strand
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Marsh Flats
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Polluted Delta
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Glacial Fortress
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Raffine's Tower
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
-7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
-14%synergy
Sea of Clouds
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Morphic Pool
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Isolated Chapel
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Vault of Champions
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Sunken Hollow
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Prairie Stream
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
-12%synergy
Scrubland
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Tundra
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Underground Sea
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Caves of Koilos
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
-15%synergy
Deserted Beach
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
0%synergy
City of Brass
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Underground River
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
-14%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
-14%synergy
Temple of Silence
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Deceit
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-16%synergy
Meticulous Archive
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Undercity Sewers
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Misty Rainforest
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-14%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Misty Palms Oasis
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy