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Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Acolyte of Bahamut
Price tag $27.64

Legendary Creature — Horror Enchantment Background

Zellix, Sanity Flayer Acolyte of Bahamut
Magic color symbol for G Magic color symbol for U
Simic

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4654 Current Rank
#3756 Last Week

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New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Acolyte of Bahamut decks.

Procrastinate Procrastinate
+98% Synergy $0.25
Quandrix, the Proof Quandrix, the Proof
+98% Synergy $4.13
Planar Engineering Planar Engineering
+95% Synergy $2.01

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Mana Vault Mana Vault
+94% Synergy $104.50
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+93% Synergy $1417.27
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+92% Synergy $17.55
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+84% Synergy $14.72
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+84% Synergy $56.76
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+80% Synergy $70.20
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+76% Synergy $41.26

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Acolyte of Bahamut's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Keiga, the Tide Star Keiga, the Tide Star
+99% Synergy $0.31
Allosaurus Shepherd Allosaurus Shepherd
+99% Synergy $52.63
Hedron Crab Hedron Crab
+98% Synergy $2.74
Ruin Crab Ruin Crab
+98% Synergy $2.18
Devoted Druid Devoted Druid
+97% Synergy $0.45
Harbinger of the Seas Harbinger of the Seas
+96% Synergy $1.39
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+91% Synergy $1.97
Azusa, Lost but Seeking Azusa, Lost but Seeking
+86% Synergy $11.82
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+83% Synergy $6.01
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+73% Synergy $13.48
Bruvac the Grandiloquent Bruvac the Grandiloquent
+100% Synergy $45.96
Korlessa, Scale Singer Korlessa, Scale Singer
+100% Synergy $0.28
Soulless Jailer Soulless Jailer
+100% Synergy $1.41
Kairi, the Swirling Sky Kairi, the Swirling Sky
+100% Synergy $0.99
Diviner of Mist Diviner of Mist
+100% Synergy $0.30
Mindscour Dragon Mindscour Dragon
+100% Synergy $0.15
Overwhelmed Apprentice Overwhelmed Apprentice
+100% Synergy $0.21
Jace's Phantasm Jace's Phantasm
+100% Synergy $0.34

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Acolyte of Bahamut safe.

Thought Scour Thought Scour
+99% Synergy $0.66
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+98% Synergy $2.61
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+96% Synergy $3.88
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+95% Synergy $7.50
Swan Song Swan Song
+81% Synergy $8.26
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+70% Synergy $13.20
Counterspell Counterspell
+51% Synergy $3.41
Thought Collapse Thought Collapse
+100% Synergy $0.37
Sunder Sunder
+100% Synergy $4.58

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Acolyte of Bahamut's game plan and control the board.

Inevitable Betrayal Inevitable Betrayal
+99% Synergy $1.12
Gaea's Blessing Gaea's Blessing
+99% Synergy $0.33
Traumatize Traumatize
+99% Synergy $3.91
Time Warp Time Warp
+98% Synergy $13.97
Harmonize Harmonize
+95% Synergy $0.33
Explore Explore
+80% Synergy $0.38
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+65% Synergy $1.17
Cultivate Cultivate
+54% Synergy $0.29
Fractured Sanity Fractured Sanity
+100% Synergy $3.39
Maddening Cacophony Maddening Cacophony
+100% Synergy $7.49
Tasha's Hideous Laughter Tasha's Hideous Laughter
+100% Synergy $3.84

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+99% Synergy $18.56
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+99% Synergy $19.92
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+99% Synergy $9.16
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+98% Synergy $13.02
Luxior, Giada's Gift Luxior, Giada's Gift
+100% Synergy $4.11
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+100% Synergy $11.52

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Acolyte of Bahamut's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Fraying Sanity Fraying Sanity
+99% Synergy $0.49
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+96% Synergy $0.28
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+93% Synergy $35.82
Memory Erosion Memory Erosion
+100% Synergy $8.84
Drowned Secrets Drowned Secrets
+100% Synergy $0.61

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Acolyte of Bahamut to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Tamiyo, the Moon Sage Tamiyo, the Moon Sage
+99% Synergy $5.28

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+97% Synergy $0.39
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+97% Synergy $49.09
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+96% Synergy $6.85
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+89% Synergy $8.47
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+88% Synergy $0.77
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+79% Synergy $14.79
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+78% Synergy $51.87
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+50% Synergy $2.19

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Paradise Mantle Paradise Mantle
+99% Synergy $11.32
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+96% Synergy $0.35
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+94% Synergy $37.75
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+20% Synergy $1.11

Lands

The mana base foundation for Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Acolyte of Bahamut decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+56% Synergy $0.29
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+55% Synergy $0.70
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+53% Synergy $0.33
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+53% Synergy $10.98
Forest Forest
+4% Synergy $0.08
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.08

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Acolyte of Bahamut.

Zellix, Sanity Flayer Hardy Outlander Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Hardy Outlander
Skanos Dragonheart // Clan Crafter Skanos Dragonheart // Clan Crafter
The Third Doctor Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg The Third Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Siani, Eye of the Storm Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Thrasios, Triton Hero Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Pir, Imaginative Rascal Toothy, Imaginary Friend Pir, Imaginative Rascal // Toothy, Imaginary Friend
The Fourth Doctor Ace, Fearless Rebel The Fourth Doctor // Ace, Fearless Rebel
The Fourth Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Fourth Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
The Fourth Doctor Clara Oswald The Fourth Doctor // Clara Oswald
The Fourth Doctor Graham O'Brien The Fourth Doctor // Graham O'Brien
The Fourth Doctor Jamie McCrimmon The Fourth Doctor // Jamie McCrimmon
The Fourth Doctor K-9, Mark I The Fourth Doctor // K-9, Mark I
The Fourth Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The Fourth Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
The Fourth Doctor Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg The Fourth Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg
The Fourth Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Fourth Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
The Fourth Doctor Susan Foreman The Fourth Doctor // Susan Foreman
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Acolyte of Bahamut Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Acolyte of Bahamut
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Cloakwood Hermit Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Cloakwood Hermit
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Hardy Outlander Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Hardy Outlander
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Master Chef Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Master Chef
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Raised by Giants Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Raised by Giants
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Cloakwood Hermit Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Cloakwood Hermit
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Master Chef Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Master Chef
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Raised by Giants Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Raised by Giants
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Candlekeep Sage Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Candlekeep Sage
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Clan Crafter Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Clan Crafter
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Dungeon Delver Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Dungeon Delver
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Feywild Visitor Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Feywild Visitor
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Shameless Charlatan Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Shameless Charlatan
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Sword Coast Sailor Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Sword Coast Sailor
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Numa, Joraga Chieftain Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Slurrk, All-Ingesting Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Thrasios, Triton Hero Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Siani, Eye of the Storm Slurrk, All-Ingesting Siani, Eye of the Storm // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Siani, Eye of the Storm Thrasios, Triton Hero Siani, Eye of the Storm // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Skanos Dragonheart Candlekeep Sage Skanos Dragonheart // Candlekeep Sage
Skanos Dragonheart Dungeon Delver Skanos Dragonheart // Dungeon Delver

Other Available Backgrounds

Zellix, Sanity Flayer can also choose from these 28 other backgrounds:

Haunted One Haunted One
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
Master Chef Master Chef
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
Criminal Past Criminal Past
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Acolyte of Bahamut Acolyte of Bahamut
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
Faceless One Faceless One
Folk Hero Folk Hero
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier