Ertai, the Corrupted (Commander) - Optimized

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Roman Milan
Sep 23, 2025
How To Be New and Not Know Magic Lore
Magic losing its lore has been a sore point for a lot of enfranchised players lately. But how do you deal with that as a new player?
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Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Lullmage Mentor
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
57%synergy
Hatching Plans
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
54%synergy
Freed from the Real
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
51%synergy
Bitterblossom
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
49%synergy
Guile
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
45%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
44%synergy
Ophiomancer
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
44%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
43%synergy
Treacherous Blessing
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
39%synergy
Aura Thief
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Propaganda
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
38%synergy
Lightning Greaves
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Ghostly Prison
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Void Rend
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Remora
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Counterspell
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Supreme Verdict
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
43%synergy
Demonic Tutor
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
45%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
35%synergy
Smothering Tithe
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Teferi's Protection
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Mystical Tutor
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Force of Will
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Creatures
Hanna, Ship's Navigator
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
37%synergy
Esper Sentinel
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Drumbellower
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
36%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
36%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
35%synergy
Sun Titan
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Ertai Resurrected
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Alela, Artful Provocateur
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Academy Rector
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Fatestitcher
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Grand Abolisher
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Archon of Emeria
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Starfield Mystic
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Malevolent Hermit
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Auramancer
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Notion Thief
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Baleful Strix
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-11%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Monastery Mentor
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Drana and Linvala
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Lost Auramancers
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Reef Worm
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Windborn Muse
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Barrin, Master Wizard
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Ajani's Chosen
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Entity Tracker
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Warren Soultrader
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Ocelot Pride
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Dovin's Veto
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Path to Exile
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Brainstorm
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Mana Drain
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Denial
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Swan Song
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
2%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
Generous Gift
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Deadly Rollick
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Disallow
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Force of Negation
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Inkshield
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Render Silent
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Despark
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Dark Ritual
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Strix Serenade
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Negate
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
Fact or Fiction
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Consultation
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Brainsurge
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Absorb
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Tainted Pact
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Cryptic Command
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Stifle
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Utter End
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Deadly Dispute
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Ice Out
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Fracture
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Forbid
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Silence
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Sorceries
Idyllic Tutor
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Damn
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Vindicate
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Toxic Deluge
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Cleansing Meditation
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Diabolic Intent
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Windfall
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Replenish
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Reanimate
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Imperial Seal
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Profane Tutor
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Resurgent Belief
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Wrath of God
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Dance of the Manse
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Ponder
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Fractured Identity
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Winds of Abandon
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Collusion
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Mastermind's Acquisition
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Beseech the Queen
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Sunfall
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Living Death
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Thousand-Year Elixir
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Skullclamp
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
11%synergy
The One Ring
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Isochron Scepter
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Halo Fountain
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Magewright's Stone
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Helm of Obedience
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Sword of the Meek
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Altar of Dementia
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Thornbite Staff
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Thopter Foundry
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Expedition Map
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Sphere of Safety
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
30%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
39%synergy
Enchanted Evening
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
35%synergy
Blind Obedience
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Induced Amnesia
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Rule of Law
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Black Market Connections
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Solemnity
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Land Tax
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Telepathy
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Aura of Silence
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Intruder Alarm
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Mirrormade
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Decree of Silence
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Rest in Peace
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Martyr's Bond
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Court of Vantress
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Leyline of the Void
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Grave Pact
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Court of Ardenvale
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Counterbalance
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Robe of Mirrors
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Grasp of Fate
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Hopeless Nightmare
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Deafening Silence
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Anointed Procession
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Omniscience
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Necropotence
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Karmic Justice
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
No Mercy
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Animate Dead
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Dovescape
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Standstill
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Necromancy
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Shark Typhoon
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Laboratory
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Jace, Unraveler of Secrets
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Archangel Elspeth
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Elspeth, Knight-Errant
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
38%synergy
Reliquary Tower
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Bojuka Bog
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Tomb
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Cabal Coffers
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Academy Ruins
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Dark Depths
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Field of the Dead
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Strip Mine
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Dust Bowl
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Glacial Chasm
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
High Market
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion30 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion29 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Progress
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Patriar's Seal
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
42%synergy
Azorius Signet
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
-9%synergy
Dimir Signet
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
-9%synergy
Orzhov Signet
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Diamond
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Chrome Mox
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Mox Opal
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Basalt Monolith
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Mox Amber
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Mana Vault
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
94%inclusion31 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Swamp
94%inclusion31 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Island
91%inclusion30 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Plains
91%inclusion30 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Watery Grave
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Godless Shrine
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Marsh Flats
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Polluted Delta
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Flooded Strand
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Raffine's Tower
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
-16%synergy
Sea of Clouds
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Isolated Chapel
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Morphic Pool
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Glacial Fortress
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Vault of Champions
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Sunken Hollow
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
-9%synergy
Scrubland
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Prairie Stream
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
-13%synergy
Caves of Koilos
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
-11%synergy
Deserted Beach
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Tundra
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Underground Sea
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Underground River
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-10%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-12%synergy
City of Brass
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Misty Rainforest
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Deceit
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-15%synergy
Temple of Silence
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
Prismatic Vista
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Undercity Sewers
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Meticulous Archive
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-2%synergy