Quick Answer

Ertai, the Corrupted is a rare Legendary Creature — Phyrexian Human Wizard from PLST (PLST) costing {2}{W}{U}{B}. Current price: $2.1 USD. Legal in Commander.

Ertai, the Corrupted MTG card

Ertai, the Corrupted

Legendary Creature — Phyrexian Human Wizard

Card Text

{U}, {T}, Sacrifice a creature or enchantment: Counter target spell.

Altered by Phyrexian science, corrupted by black mana, and twisted by rage, Ertai still looked in the mirror and saw only glory.

Card Stats

3/4 rare CMC: 5.0 PLST PLST 🎨 Mark Tedin

Market Prices

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$2.10
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Card Kingdom
$1.29
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€0.63
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€1.50
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ertai, the Corrupted? Basics

Ertai, the Corrupted is a Legendary Creature — Phyrexian Human Wizard card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{U}, {T}, Sacrifice a creature or enchantment: Counter target spell."

How much mana does Ertai, the Corrupted cost to cast? Basics

Ertai, the Corrupted has a mana cost of {2}{W}{U}{B}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, U, W mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Ertai, the Corrupted's mana cost of {2}{W}{U}{B} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Ertai, the Corrupted has a mana value of 5.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Ertai, the Corrupted's current oracle text is: "{U}, {T}, Sacrifice a creature or enchantment: Counter target spell."

What is the current price of Ertai, the Corrupted? Pricing

The current market price for Ertai, the Corrupted is approximately $2.1 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.63 EUR.

Where can I buy Ertai, the Corrupted? Pricing

You can purchase Ertai, the Corrupted from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Ertai, the Corrupted legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Ertai, the Corrupted in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Ertai, the Corrupted legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Ertai, the Corrupted in Modern is not available.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Ertai, the Corrupted legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Ertai, the Corrupted is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Ertai, the Corrupted legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Ertai, the Corrupted in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Ertai, the Corrupted legal in Legacy? Legality

Ertai, the Corrupted is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Ertai, the Corrupted legal in Vintage? Legality

Ertai, the Corrupted is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Ertai, the Corrupted legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Ertai, the Corrupted in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Ertai, the Corrupted from? Details

This printing of Ertai, the Corrupted is from PLST (PLST), with collector number PLS-107.

Ertai, the Corrupted may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Ertai, the Corrupted's rarity? Details

Ertai, the Corrupted is a rare card in PLST.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Ertai, the Corrupted? Details

Ertai, the Corrupted was illustrated by Mark Tedin.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Ertai, the Corrupted's power and toughness? Details

Ertai, the Corrupted is a 3/4 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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