Ertai, the Corrupted
Secret Lair Drop 1216 • rare
- Set
- Secret Lair Drop
- Collector number
- 1216
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana white mana blue mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black · Blue · White
- Artist
- Sidharth Chaturvedi
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
blue mana, tap, Sacrifice a creature or enchantment: Counter target spell.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Ertai, the Corrupted, originally debuted as a legendary creature in the 2000 Magic: The Gathering expansion Invasion, representing the character's tragic transition from a headstrong wizard to a Phyrexian agent. This particular version was released as part of the Secret Lair Drop series, a specialty line introduced by Wizards of the Coast to offer fans artist-driven, alternative-art versions of iconic cards that fall outside the standard booster pack distribution.
The art for this specific printing, collector number 1216, was crafted to evoke the character's descent into corruption through a distinct, stylized aesthetic common to the curated limited-edition drops. By emphasizing the narrative weight of Ertai’s transformation, the design team aimed to resonate with long-time players who appreciate the deep lore of the Weatherlight Saga, positioning the card as a collectible centerpiece rather than merely a functional piece for gameplay.
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