Ertai, Wizard Adept

Ertai, Wizard Adept is a compact counterspell on a stick—you're essentially playing a control deck that wins by out-grinding opponents with interaction. Your game plan revolves around protecting Ertai, keeping him alive and tapped down as much as possible, while answering threats before they hit the board. You're not trying to win fast; instead, you're building a defensive fortress where opponents run out of gas while you slowly stabilize the board.

The deck combines efficient blue counterspells and cantrips with creatures that generate value over time. Cards that untap Ertai or reduce his activation cost let you counter multiple spells per turn, creating a tempo advantage. You'll win through a combination of commander damage (once the board is clear), token generation, or simply outlasting opponents by having answers to everything. This is a control shell at heart—tempo-oriented but leaning toward the grindy side of blue's spectrum.

Strategy generated by Tapped Decks AI. Not affiliated with Wizards of the Coast.