Ertai, the Corrupted (Commander) - Upgraded

Chris Guest
Apr 9, 2026
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Mana Sculpt
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Turbulent Moor
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Restoration Seminar
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Hatching Plans
53%inclusion30 decks57 decks
52%synergy
Lullmage Mentor
49%inclusion28 decks57 decks
49%synergy
Guile
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
44%synergy
Ophiomancer
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
39%synergy
Treacherous Blessing
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
37%synergy
Hanna, Ship's Navigator
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
37%synergy
Freed from the Real
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
36%synergy
Drumbellower
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
35%synergy
Bitterblossom
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
32%synergy
Ertai Resurrected
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
32%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion36 decks57 decks
-5%synergy
Void Rend
47%inclusion27 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Counterspell
46%inclusion26 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Propaganda
46%inclusion26 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Path to Exile
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Supreme Verdict
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
24%synergy
Ghostly Prison
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Damn
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Smothering Tithe
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
-13%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
-7%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Protection
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-7%synergy
Farewell
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-10%synergy
Notion Thief
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Demonic Tutor
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-13%synergy
Creatures
Mesa Enchantress
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
26%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
30%synergy
Baleful Strix
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Alela, Artful Provocateur
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
29%synergy
Aura Thief
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
31%synergy
Sun Titan
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
24%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
25%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
27%synergy
Starfield Mystic
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Entity Tracker
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
22%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Fatestitcher
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Doomwake Giant
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Auramancer
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Academy Rector
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Neva, Stalked by Nightmares
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Ajani's Chosen
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Archaeomancer
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Warren Soultrader
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Venser, Shaper Savant
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Blood Artist
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Woe Strider
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Esper Sentinel
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-20%synergy
Grand Abolisher
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-7%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Displacer Kitten
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Wicked Visitor
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Mulldrifter
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Arcane Denial
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Dovin's Veto
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
2%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Brainstorm
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Mana Drain
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Dark Ritual
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Despark
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Negate
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
-4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Fracture
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Inkshield
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-0%synergy
Swan Song
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-11%synergy
No More Lies
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Mortify
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-0%synergy
Absorb
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Drown in the Loch
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Dispute
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Ertai's Scorn
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Strix Serenade
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Silence
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Hindering Light
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Mana Leak
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Utter End
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-10%synergy
Mystical Tutor
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-4%synergy
Eerie Interlude
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Ephemerate
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Render Silent
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Experimental Augury
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Village Rites
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Archmage's Charm
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Countersquall
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Dromar's Charm
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Desertion
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Secure the Wastes
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Idyllic Tutor
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Cleansing Meditation
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Vindicate
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Dance of the Manse
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Austere Command
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Resurgent Belief
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Ponder
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Toxic Deluge
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
-7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Time Wipe
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Reanimate
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-6%synergy
Windfall
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-4%synergy
Victimize
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-0%synergy
Profane Tutor
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Replenish
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Step Through
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Intent
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Fractured Identity
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Wrath of God
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Decree of Pain
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Concentrate
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Sign in Blood
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Sunfall
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Damnation
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
20%synergy
Skullclamp
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Magewright's Stone
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Weatherlight Compleated
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Halo Fountain
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Norn's Annex
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Thornbite Staff
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Blind Obedience
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Enchanted Evening
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
28%synergy
Mystic Remora
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Induced Amnesia
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
28%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
25%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
26%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Sphere of Safety
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Mirrormade
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Intruder Alarm
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Land Tax
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Black Market Connections
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Telepathy
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Solemnity
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Hopeless Nightmare
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Rule of Law
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Grave Pact
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Chime of Night
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Omen of the Sea
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Demonic Lore
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-5%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Aura of Silence
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Laboratory
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Grave Venerations
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Detention Sphere
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Grasp of Fate
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Martyr's Bond
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Decree of Silence
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Opalescence
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
No Mercy
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Karmic Justice
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Court of Ardenvale
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Animate Dead
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Awakening
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Counterbalance
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Parallax Wave
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Theros
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Aminatou, the Fateshifter
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
24%synergy
Bojuka Bog
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
-8%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-7%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-6%synergy
Barad-dûr
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Castle Locthwain
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion46 decks57 decks
-7%synergy
Sol Ring
72%inclusion41 decks57 decks
-18%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Progress
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
-4%synergy
Azorius Signet
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Dimir Signet
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
-8%synergy
Orzhov Signet
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
-0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
-7%synergy
Patriar's Seal
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-16%synergy
Mind Stone
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Hourglass of the Lost
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
95%inclusion54 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion54 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
93%inclusion53 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
82%inclusion47 decks57 decks
-10%synergy
Watery Grave
61%inclusion35 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Godless Shrine
58%inclusion33 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
54%inclusion31 decks57 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
54%inclusion31 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Raffine's Tower
51%inclusion29 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
47%inclusion27 decks57 decks
-4%synergy
Isolated Chapel
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Marsh Flats
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Sunken Hollow
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Caves of Koilos
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Underground River
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Glacial Fortress
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
-8%synergy
Flooded Strand
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Prairie Stream
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
-7%synergy
Polluted Delta
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
-5%synergy
Morphic Pool
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
-4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Sea of Clouds
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
-7%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
-4%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Meticulous Archive
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Vault of Champions
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
-8%synergy
Deserted Beach
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Undercity Sewers
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
-5%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Tundra
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
-0%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Deceit
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Silence
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Scrubland
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
-0%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Chancery
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Port Town
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Underground Sea
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
-3%synergy