Ertai, the Corrupted (Commander)

Chris Guest
Apr 9, 2026
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Decorum Dissertation
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Restoration Seminar
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
4.2%inclusion3 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Mana Sculpt
3.8%inclusion3 decks78 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Hatching Plans
48%inclusion505 decks1.04K decks
48%synergy
Lullmage Mentor
40%inclusion419 decks1.04K decks
40%synergy
Freed from the Real
39%inclusion405 decks1.04K decks
38%synergy
Guile
36%inclusion376 decks1.04K decks
36%synergy
Treacherous Blessing
35%inclusion364 decks1.04K decks
35%synergy
Induced Amnesia
33%inclusion340 decks1.04K decks
32%synergy
Ophiomancer
33%inclusion342 decks1.04K decks
32%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
37%inclusion385 decks1.04K decks
32%synergy
Bitterblossom
36%inclusion374 decks1.04K decks
31%synergy
Hanna, Ship's Navigator
32%inclusion335 decks1.04K decks
30%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
54%inclusion566 decks1.04K decks
-14%synergy
Propaganda
46%inclusion478 decks1.04K decks
18%synergy
Counterspell
44%inclusion463 decks1.04K decks
3%synergy
Ghostly Prison
39%inclusion402 decks1.04K decks
16%synergy
Path to Exile
38%inclusion399 decks1.04K decks
-4%synergy
Void Rend
37%inclusion384 decks1.04K decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
36%inclusion376 decks1.04K decks
22%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion342 decks1.04K decks
10%synergy
Dovin's Veto
32%inclusion335 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
32%inclusion332 decks1.04K decks
23%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
37%inclusion382 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Smothering Tithe
30%inclusion308 decks1.04K decks
-1%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
24%inclusion252 decks1.04K decks
1%synergy
Demonic Tutor
23%inclusion243 decks1.04K decks
3%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
22%inclusion226 decks1.04K decks
3%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
17%inclusion175 decks1.04K decks
0%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
16%inclusion168 decks1.04K decks
-4%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion145 decks1.04K decks
-2%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion139 decks1.04K decks
1%synergy
Force of Will
11%inclusion117 decks1.04K decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Drumbellower
29%inclusion306 decks1.04K decks
29%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
29%inclusion301 decks1.04K decks
28%synergy
Aura Thief
29%inclusion298 decks1.04K decks
28%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
28%inclusion294 decks1.04K decks
15%synergy
Sun Titan
27%inclusion281 decks1.04K decks
19%synergy
Alela, Artful Provocateur
26%inclusion269 decks1.04K decks
23%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
25%inclusion261 decks1.04K decks
21%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
22%inclusion232 decks1.04K decks
22%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
22%inclusion231 decks1.04K decks
21%synergy
Starfield Mystic
22%inclusion228 decks1.04K decks
15%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
21%inclusion221 decks1.04K decks
20%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
21%inclusion216 decks1.04K decks
20%synergy
Ertai Resurrected
20%inclusion211 decks1.04K decks
19%synergy
Entity Tracker
20%inclusion182 decks932 decks
13%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
19%inclusion181 decks937 decks
12%synergy
Esper Sentinel
19%inclusion197 decks1.04K decks
-8%synergy
Baleful Strix
16%inclusion168 decks1.04K decks
-5%synergy
Fatestitcher
15%inclusion152 decks1.04K decks
14%synergy
Doomwake Giant
14%inclusion148 decks1.04K decks
8%synergy
Auramancer
14%inclusion147 decks1.04K decks
11%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
13%inclusion132 decks1.04K decks
12%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
12%inclusion128 decks1.04K decks
11%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
12%inclusion127 decks1.04K decks
11%synergy
Academy Rector
12%inclusion125 decks1.04K decks
11%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
12%inclusion121 decks1.04K decks
7%synergy
Grim Guardian
11%inclusion118 decks1.04K decks
9%synergy
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
11%inclusion110 decks1.04K decks
7%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
10%inclusion103 decks1.04K decks
4%synergy
Blood Artist
10%inclusion101 decks1.04K decks
7%synergy
Neva, Stalked by Nightmares
9.2%inclusion96 decks1.04K decks
9%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
9.1%inclusion95 decks1.04K decks
5%synergy
Grand Abolisher
8.4%inclusion88 decks1.04K decks
-6%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
8.4%inclusion34 decks405 decks
6%synergy
Warehouse Tabby
8.3%inclusion86 decks1.04K decks
8%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
7.9%inclusion82 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
7.8%inclusion81 decks1.04K decks
5%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
7.5%inclusion78 decks1.04K decks
0%synergy
Ertai, Wizard Adept
7.5%inclusion78 decks1.04K decks
7%synergy
Wicked Visitor
7.4%inclusion77 decks1.04K decks
7%synergy
Reef Worm
7.2%inclusion75 decks1.04K decks
7%synergy
Notion Thief
6.7%inclusion70 decks1.04K decks
0%synergy
Gremlin Tamer
6.3%inclusion59 decks932 decks
5%synergy
Ajani's Chosen
6.1%inclusion64 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
6.0%inclusion63 decks1.04K decks
3%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
6.0%inclusion63 decks1.04K decks
0%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
5.9%inclusion61 decks1.04K decks
-1%synergy
Kelpie Guide
5.8%inclusion60 decks1.04K decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
5.7%inclusion59 decks1.03K decks
-1%synergy
The Master of Keys
5.6%inclusion52 decks932 decks
2%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
5.6%inclusion58 decks1.04K decks
4%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
25%inclusion264 decks1.04K decks
0%synergy
Arcane Denial
25%inclusion261 decks1.04K decks
5%synergy
Mana Drain
21%inclusion224 decks1.04K decks
4%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
18%inclusion192 decks1.04K decks
-9%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion176 decks1.04K decks
0%synergy
Swan Song
15%inclusion160 decks1.04K decks
-4%synergy
Dark Ritual
15%inclusion160 decks1.04K decks
-5%synergy
Brainstorm
14%inclusion151 decks1.04K decks
-2%synergy
Despark
14%inclusion146 decks1.04K decks
-2%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion117 decks1.04K decks
-3%synergy
Mystical Tutor
11%inclusion116 decks1.04K decks
0%synergy
Render Silent
10%inclusion100 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Inkshield
8.7%inclusion91 decks1.04K decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.6%inclusion89 decks1.03K decks
-4%synergy
Disallow
8.0%inclusion83 decks1.04K decks
4%synergy
Force of Negation
7.9%inclusion82 decks1.04K decks
-4%synergy
Utter End
6.3%inclusion66 decks1.04K decks
0%synergy
Fact or Fiction
5.9%inclusion61 decks1.04K decks
2%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
5.9%inclusion61 decks1.04K decks
4%synergy
Absorb
5.8%inclusion60 decks1.04K decks
3%synergy
Ertai's Scorn
5.8%inclusion60 decks1.04K decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
5.6%inclusion58 decks1.03K decks
-3%synergy
Frantic Search
5.3%inclusion55 decks1.04K decks
-13%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
5.2%inclusion54 decks1.03K decks
1%synergy
Mortify
5.2%inclusion54 decks1.04K decks
-4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.2%inclusion54 decks1.04K decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Supreme Verdict
29%inclusion297 decks1.04K decks
14%synergy
Damn
21%inclusion219 decks1.04K decks
1%synergy
Dance of the Manse
15%inclusion160 decks1.04K decks
12%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
15%inclusion154 decks1.04K decks
11%synergy
Toxic Deluge
13%inclusion138 decks1.04K decks
-6%synergy
Replenish
13%inclusion131 decks1.04K decks
11%synergy
Resurgent Belief
11%inclusion113 decks1.04K decks
9%synergy
Vindicate
11%inclusion113 decks1.04K decks
0%synergy
Cleansing Meditation
10%inclusion101 decks1.04K decks
9%synergy
Reanimate
10%inclusion100 decks1.04K decks
-7%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.5%inclusion89 decks1.04K decks
4%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
8.4%inclusion88 decks1.04K decks
5%synergy
Wrath of God
7.9%inclusion82 decks1.04K decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Intent
7.4%inclusion77 decks1.04K decks
3%synergy
Grim Tutor
7.2%inclusion75 decks1.04K decks
3%synergy
Windfall
7.1%inclusion74 decks1.04K decks
-6%synergy
Austere Command
6.9%inclusion72 decks1.04K decks
-2%synergy
Ponder
6.7%inclusion70 decks1.04K decks
-2%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.6%inclusion58 decks1.04K decks
-3%synergy
Time Wipe
5.6%inclusion58 decks1.04K decks
-1%synergy
Victimize
5.5%inclusion57 decks1.04K decks
-3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
28%inclusion287 decks1.04K decks
3%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
22%inclusion228 decks1.04K decks
21%synergy
Skullclamp
14%inclusion151 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion113 decks1.04K decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
9.0%inclusion94 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Thornbite Staff
7.6%inclusion79 decks1.04K decks
7%synergy
Halo Fountain
7.2%inclusion75 decks1.04K decks
7%synergy
Magewright's Stone
7.1%inclusion74 decks1.04K decks
7%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.6%inclusion69 decks1.04K decks
1%synergy
Isochron Scepter
6.3%inclusion66 decks1.04K decks
4%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
6.3%inclusion66 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
The One Ring
5.3%inclusion55 decks1.04K decks
-8%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
31%inclusion325 decks1.04K decks
11%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
28%inclusion291 decks1.04K decks
27%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
27%inclusion284 decks1.04K decks
26%synergy
Sphere of Safety
26%inclusion268 decks1.04K decks
16%synergy
Blind Obedience
24%inclusion252 decks1.04K decks
12%synergy
Enchanted Evening
24%inclusion246 decks1.04K decks
22%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
22%inclusion229 decks1.04K decks
19%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
19%inclusion201 decks1.04K decks
14%synergy
Land Tax
17%inclusion181 decks1.04K decks
11%synergy
Black Market Connections
17%inclusion179 decks1.04K decks
3%synergy
Rule of Law
17%inclusion176 decks1.04K decks
15%synergy
Hopeless Nightmare
17%inclusion173 decks1.04K decks
16%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
16%inclusion170 decks1.04K decks
12%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
16%inclusion164 decks1.04K decks
3%synergy
Mirrormade
15%inclusion161 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Intruder Alarm
14%inclusion142 decks1.04K decks
13%synergy
Telepathy
13%inclusion138 decks1.04K decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
12%inclusion130 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
12%inclusion124 decks1.04K decks
8%synergy
Omen of the Sea
12%inclusion122 decks1.04K decks
11%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
11%inclusion113 decks1.04K decks
8%synergy
Aura of Silence
11%inclusion113 decks1.04K decks
8%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
11%inclusion111 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
10%inclusion102 decks1.04K decks
3%synergy
Grave Pact
9.2%inclusion96 decks1.04K decks
8%synergy
Court of Ardenvale
8.8%inclusion92 decks1.04K decks
8%synergy
Demonic Lore
8.7%inclusion91 decks1.04K decks
9%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
8.7%inclusion91 decks1.04K decks
8%synergy
Solemnity
8.7%inclusion91 decks1.04K decks
5%synergy
Arcane Laboratory
8.4%inclusion88 decks1.04K decks
8%synergy
Court of Vantress
7.8%inclusion81 decks1.04K decks
5%synergy
No Mercy
7.8%inclusion81 decks1.04K decks
5%synergy
Animate Dead
7.8%inclusion81 decks1.04K decks
-2%synergy
Necropotence
7.6%inclusion79 decks1.04K decks
1%synergy
Karmic Justice
7.6%inclusion79 decks1.04K decks
5%synergy
Chime of Night
7.4%inclusion77 decks1.04K decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
7.2%inclusion75 decks1.04K decks
5%synergy
Confounding Conundrum
7.1%inclusion74 decks1.04K decks
7%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
7.1%inclusion55 decks778 decks
5%synergy
Decree of Silence
6.6%inclusion69 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
6.5%inclusion60 decks928 decks
5%synergy
Grasp of Fate
6.2%inclusion65 decks1.04K decks
0%synergy
Shark Typhoon
6.2%inclusion65 decks1.04K decks
0%synergy
Anointed Procession
6.0%inclusion62 decks1.04K decks
-1%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
6.0%inclusion62 decks1.04K decks
4%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
5.9%inclusion61 decks1.04K decks
4%synergy
Copy Enchantment
5.7%inclusion59 decks1.04K decks
1%synergy
Martyr's Bond
5.5%inclusion57 decks1.04K decks
5%synergy
Court of Grace
5.5%inclusion57 decks1.04K decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
9.0%inclusion94 decks1.04K decks
1%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
6.9%inclusion72 decks1.04K decks
3%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
6.6%inclusion69 decks1.04K decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
35%inclusion368 decks1.04K decks
22%synergy
Reliquary Tower
30%inclusion317 decks1.04K decks
-4%synergy
Bojuka Bog
28%inclusion287 decks1.04K decks
1%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
27%inclusion280 decks1.04K decks
23%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
19%inclusion194 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
14%inclusion143 decks1.04K decks
13%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
13%inclusion137 decks1.04K decks
-6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion100 decks1.04K decks
-3%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
9.4%inclusion98 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.4%inclusion77 decks1.04K decks
-4%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
7.0%inclusion73 decks1.04K decks
5%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
6.9%inclusion72 decks1.04K decks
3%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.6%inclusion69 decks1.04K decks
4%synergy
Field of the Dead
5.7%inclusion59 decks1.04K decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.7%inclusion59 decks1.04K decks
-2%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.7%inclusion59 decks1.04K decks
2%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
5.7%inclusion59 decks1.04K decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
80%inclusion831 decks1.04K decks
-10%synergy
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion769 decks1.04K decks
-14%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
39%inclusion408 decks1.04K decks
-11%synergy
Azorius Signet
36%inclusion379 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Progress
36%inclusion374 decks1.04K decks
-8%synergy
Dimir Signet
34%inclusion353 decks1.04K decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
33%inclusion339 decks1.04K decks
-12%synergy
Orzhov Signet
30%inclusion309 decks1.04K decks
-3%synergy
Patriar's Seal
27%inclusion282 decks1.04K decks
27%synergy
Fellwar Stone
26%inclusion276 decks1.04K decks
-7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion160 decks1.04K decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion148 decks1.04K decks
-11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion134 decks1.04K decks
-5%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion118 decks1.04K decks
-1%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
8.2%inclusion38 decks463 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
95%inclusion988 decks1.04K decks
2%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion979 decks1.04K decks
2%synergy
Swamp
93%inclusion973 decks1.04K decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
82%inclusion856 decks1.04K decks
-10%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
56%inclusion579 decks1.04K decks
1%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
47%inclusion491 decks1.04K decks
-3%synergy
Watery Grave
47%inclusion491 decks1.04K decks
-4%synergy
Godless Shrine
47%inclusion489 decks1.04K decks
-4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
45%inclusion472 decks1.04K decks
-13%synergy
Raffine's Tower
43%inclusion450 decks1.04K decks
2%synergy
Glacial Fortress
39%inclusion402 decks1.04K decks
-4%synergy
Isolated Chapel
38%inclusion393 decks1.04K decks
-3%synergy
Prairie Stream
35%inclusion365 decks1.04K decks
-6%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
35%inclusion362 decks1.04K decks
-3%synergy
Sunken Hollow
34%inclusion352 decks1.04K decks
-6%synergy
Flooded Strand
33%inclusion348 decks1.04K decks
-5%synergy
Polluted Delta
33%inclusion346 decks1.04K decks
-5%synergy
Sea of Clouds
32%inclusion338 decks1.04K decks
-3%synergy
Marsh Flats
32%inclusion337 decks1.04K decks
-4%synergy
Morphic Pool
31%inclusion324 decks1.04K decks
-3%synergy
Vault of Champions
30%inclusion308 decks1.04K decks
-3%synergy
Caves of Koilos
28%inclusion294 decks1.04K decks
-7%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
27%inclusion282 decks1.04K decks
-5%synergy
Underground River
25%inclusion263 decks1.04K decks
-9%synergy
Deserted Beach
19%inclusion202 decks1.04K decks
-1%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
19%inclusion197 decks1.04K decks
-2%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
19%inclusion193 decks1.03K decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
19%inclusion194 decks1.04K decks
-9%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
19%inclusion193 decks1.04K decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion192 decks1.04K decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Deceit
18%inclusion190 decks1.04K decks
1%synergy
Temple of Silence
18%inclusion186 decks1.04K decks
-1%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
17%inclusion172 decks1.04K decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion164 decks1.04K decks
0%synergy
Tundra
16%inclusion163 decks1.04K decks
0%synergy
Scrubland
15%inclusion160 decks1.04K decks
-1%synergy
Underground Sea
15%inclusion155 decks1.04K decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Chancery
14%inclusion150 decks1.04K decks
1%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
14%inclusion143 decks1.04K decks
-3%synergy
Meticulous Archive
13%inclusion139 decks1.04K decks
-1%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
13%inclusion132 decks1.04K decks
-2%synergy
Undercity Sewers
12%inclusion120 decks1.04K decks
-3%synergy
City of Brass
11%inclusion119 decks1.04K decks
-4%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
11%inclusion118 decks1.04K decks
-1%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
11%inclusion117 decks1.04K decks
-3%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
11%inclusion110 decks1.04K decks
-4%synergy
Port Town
10%inclusion103 decks1.04K decks
-7%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
10%inclusion90 decks939 decks
7%synergy
Choked Estuary
9.3%inclusion97 decks1.04K decks
-7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
9.1%inclusion95 decks1.04K decks
1%synergy