Ertai, the Corrupted
Ertai, the Corrupted Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Ertai, the Corrupted is $1.35 (PLS #107), and the most expensive is $194.58 (PLS #107★, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $1.37, flat over 7 days, flat over 30 days, up 23.4% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $1.37 (2026).
Ertai, the Corrupted Printings & Prices
Ertai, the Corrupted has 4 tracked printings across 3 sets, in step and compleat foil, nonfoil and foil finishes, including borderless treatments.
Sell Ertai, the Corrupted: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $185.00 cash for PLS #107★ (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 34% (normal).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PLS #107★ | Foil | $185.00 | $279.99 | 34% |
| CoolStuffInc | PLS #107 | Foil | $25.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLS #107 | Foil | $22.50 | $44.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #1216 | Step and Compleat Foil | $4.00 | $6.99 | 43% |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #1216 | Step and Compleat Foil | $3.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLS #107 | Nonfoil | $0.60 | $1.49 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #PLS-107 | Nonfoil | $0.45 | $1.79 | 75% |
| CoolStuffInc | PLS #107 | Nonfoil | $0.35 | — | — |
Ertai, the Corrupted Rules Text & Legality
{U}, {T}, Sacrifice a creature or enchantment: Counter target spell.
Ertai, the Corrupted is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Ertai, the Corrupted Rulings
- Oct 4, 2004 The Legend rule only applies to two legendary permanents with identical names. If the names are different, even if they depict the same character, the rule does not apply.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Ertai, the Corrupted has been reprinted 5 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #PLS-107 | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Standard |
| SLD #1216 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless |
| PLS #107★ | 2001-02-05 | Rare | Standard |
| PLS #107 | 2001-02-05 | Rare | Standard |
| PLS #107 | 2001-02-05 | Rare | Standard |
PLST #PLS-107 
SLD #1216 
PLS #107★ Ertai, the Corrupted in Commander
Ertai, the Corrupted is the #18,005 most-played card on EDHREC, down 203 places over the last 30 days.
Ertai, the Corrupted FAQ
How much is Ertai, the Corrupted worth?
Ertai, the Corrupted is worth about $1.37 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $1.35 to $194.58 across 4 tracked printings.
Is Ertai, the Corrupted legal in Commander?
Yes — Ertai, the Corrupted is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Ertai, the Corrupted been reprinted?
Yes — Ertai, the Corrupted has been reprinted 5 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Ertai, the Corrupted cheap?
Ertai, the Corrupted trades at about $1.37 — 5 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#18,005 on EDHREC).