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Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Candlekeep Sage
Price tag $20.98

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Zellix, Sanity Flayer Candlekeep Sage
Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

Playstyle & Strategy

Mill 53% Persistent Petitioners 21% Card Draw 5% Control 5% Extra Turns 5% Spellslinger 5% Tokens 5%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3335 Current Rank
#3504 Last Week
#3646 Last Month

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New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Candlekeep Sage decks.

Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+16% Synergy $0.68
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
+15% Synergy $2.66

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Candlekeep Sage's abilities and overall game plan.

Bruvac the Grandiloquent Bruvac the Grandiloquent
+70% Synergy $43.52
Ruin Crab Ruin Crab
+70% Synergy $1.30
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+66% Synergy $7.12
Hedron Crab Hedron Crab
+60% Synergy $0.89
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+56% Synergy $4.65
Thought Collapse Thought Collapse
+56% Synergy $0.27
Teferi's Tutelage Teferi's Tutelage
+56% Synergy $0.30
Drowned Secrets Drowned Secrets
+56% Synergy $0.50
Memory Erosion Memory Erosion
+56% Synergy $7.09
Sphinx's Tutelage Sphinx's Tutelage
+56% Synergy $3.48

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Candlekeep Sage decks.

Fractured Sanity Fractured Sanity
+54% Synergy $3.64
Jace's Erasure Jace's Erasure
+54% Synergy $0.17
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+53% Synergy $11.23
Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+53% Synergy $3.21
Didn't Say Please Didn't Say Please
+52% Synergy $0.26
Fraying Sanity Fraying Sanity
+48% Synergy $0.42
Psychic Spiral Psychic Spiral
+46% Synergy $0.20
Maddening Cacophony Maddening Cacophony
+45% Synergy $6.67
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+44% Synergy $0.33
Propaganda Propaganda
+24% Synergy $2.77

Game Changers

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

Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+8% Synergy $17.51
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+4% Synergy $49.78
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+4% Synergy $34.12
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-6% Synergy $40.38
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-9% Synergy $13.35
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-11% Synergy $37.99

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Candlekeep Sage's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Undead Alchemist Undead Alchemist
+44% Synergy $1.31
Persistent Petitioners Persistent Petitioners
+37% Synergy $0.95
Riddlekeeper Riddlekeeper
+37% Synergy $11.30
Terisian Mindbreaker Terisian Mindbreaker
+28% Synergy $0.84
Shadow Kin Shadow Kin
+28% Synergy $1.32
Vantress Gargoyle Vantress Gargoyle
+28% Synergy $0.18
Dreamborn Muse Dreamborn Muse
+24% Synergy $4.04
Fleet Swallower Fleet Swallower
+22% Synergy $1.21
Cathartic Adept Cathartic Adept
+21% Synergy $0.16
Manic Scribe Manic Scribe
+20% Synergy $0.25
Ancient Silver Dragon Ancient Silver Dragon
+14% Synergy $38.02
Selhoff Occultist Selhoff Occultist
+13% Synergy $0.15
Stitcher Geralf Stitcher Geralf
+12% Synergy $0.15
Aboleth Spawn Aboleth Spawn
+12% Synergy $9.17
Overwhelmed Apprentice Overwhelmed Apprentice
+11% Synergy $0.13
Jace, Vryn's Prodigy Jace, Telepath Unbound Jace, Vryn's Prodigy
+11% Synergy $5.11
Soulless Jailer Soulless Jailer
+10% Synergy $0.39
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+10% Synergy $10.33
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+9% Synergy $3.07
Jin-Gitaxias The Great Synthesis Jin-Gitaxias
+9% Synergy $7.19
Jace's Archivist Jace's Archivist
+9% Synergy $7.25
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+8% Synergy $0.20
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+7% Synergy $0.42
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+7% Synergy $4.51
Defiler of Dreams Defiler of Dreams
+3% Synergy $0.26
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+3% Synergy $0.46
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+1% Synergy $0.85
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
0% Synergy $14.48

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Candlekeep Sage safe.

Visions of Beyond Visions of Beyond
+43% Synergy $5.60
Archive Trap Archive Trap
+27% Synergy $1.64
Drown in Dreams Drown in Dreams
+26% Synergy $0.57
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+18% Synergy $6.27
Vision Charm Vision Charm
+13% Synergy $1.14
Countermand Countermand
+12% Synergy $0.07
Winds of Rebuke Winds of Rebuke
+12% Synergy $0.09
Into the Story Into the Story
+11% Synergy $0.14
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
+7% Synergy $0.22
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-1% Synergy $45.83
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-3% Synergy $1.19
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-8% Synergy $0.67
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
-8% Synergy $7.42
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-11% Synergy $0.40
Opt Opt
-12% Synergy $0.10
Negate Negate
-13% Synergy $0.25
Aetherize Aetherize
-13% Synergy $0.34
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-14% Synergy $1.58
Pongify Pongify
-19% Synergy $1.47
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-21% Synergy $1.89
Counterspell Counterspell
-24% Synergy $1.21
High Tide High Tide
-32% Synergy $0.89

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Candlekeep Sage's game plan and control the board.

Traumatize Traumatize
+34% Synergy $4.34
Cut Your Losses Cut Your Losses
+30% Synergy $1.16
Increasing Confusion Increasing Confusion
+28% Synergy $1.38
Tasha's Hideous Laughter Tasha's Hideous Laughter
+26% Synergy $3.07
Windfall Windfall
+24% Synergy $3.84
Tome Scour Tome Scour
+20% Synergy $0.13
Stream of Thought Stream of Thought
+17% Synergy $0.14
Sanity Grinding Sanity Grinding
+13% Synergy $2.45
Startled Awake Persistent Nightmare Startled Awake
+12% Synergy $0.75
Bond of Insight Bond of Insight
+12% Synergy $0.14
Mind Sculpt Mind Sculpt
+11% Synergy $0.13
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+7% Synergy $7.18
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-1% Synergy $32.52
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
-2% Synergy $1.83
Ponder Ponder
-9% Synergy $1.18

Utility Artifacts

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

Folio of Fancies Folio of Fancies
+39% Synergy $1.10
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+39% Synergy $24.10
Riverchurn Monument Riverchurn Monument
+30% Synergy $1.43
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+28% Synergy $10.45
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
+20% Synergy $0.38
Grindstone Grindstone
+16% Synergy $10.39
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+12% Synergy $0.22
Thrumming Stone Thrumming Stone
+12% Synergy $14.90
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+8% Synergy $3.49
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-4% Synergy $3.86
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-11% Synergy $4.33

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Candlekeep Sage's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Curse of the Bloody Tome Curse of the Bloody Tome
+26% Synergy $0.12
Patient Rebuilding Patient Rebuilding
+25% Synergy $0.61
Struggle for Project Purity Struggle for Project Purity
+14% Synergy $1.20
Court of Vantress Court of Vantress
+13% Synergy $5.03
Disturbing Conversion Disturbing Conversion
+13% Synergy $0.04
Chronic Flooding Chronic Flooding
+13% Synergy $0.16
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+10% Synergy $0.17
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+9% Synergy $1.07
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+9% Synergy $3.12
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+7% Synergy $7.04
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+6% Synergy $5.95
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+2% Synergy $1.21
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-15% Synergy $9.06

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Candlekeep Sage to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+24% Synergy $6.02
Jace, Memory Adept Jace, Memory Adept
+23% Synergy $2.53
Jace, the Perfected Mind Jace, the Perfected Mind
+18% Synergy $1.28

Utility Lands

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

Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+15% Synergy $0.18
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+14% Synergy $0.43
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+14% Synergy $0.57
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+11% Synergy $0.21
Ipnu Rivulet Ipnu Rivulet
+11% Synergy $0.15
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+9% Synergy $10.48
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+9% Synergy $5.11
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+7% Synergy $0.11
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+6% Synergy $38.24
Rivendell Rivendell
+5% Synergy $1.53
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+2% Synergy $47.66
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+1% Synergy $19.12
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-17% Synergy $2.26
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-17% Synergy $6.48

Mana Artifacts

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

Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+18% Synergy $0.41
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+14% Synergy $0.83
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+14% Synergy $25.64
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+11% Synergy $3.41
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+8% Synergy $18.57
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+6% Synergy $40.66
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.21
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-4% Synergy $0.34
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-7% Synergy $0.92
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-8% Synergy $0.18
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-12% Synergy $1.22

Lands

The mana base foundation for Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Candlekeep Sage decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+10% Synergy $0.11
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+9% Synergy $0.07
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-6% Synergy $0.17

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Candlekeep Sage.

Zellix, Sanity Flayer Sword Coast Sailor Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Sword Coast Sailor
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Dungeon Delver Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Dungeon Delver
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Feywild Visitor Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Feywild Visitor
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Criminal Past Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Criminal Past
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Far Traveler Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Far Traveler
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Shameless Charlatan Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Shameless Charlatan
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Agent of the Iron Throne Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Agent of the Iron Throne
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Cloakwood Hermit Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Cloakwood Hermit
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Cultist of the Absolute Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Cultist of the Absolute
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Haunted One Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Haunted One
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Inspiring Leader Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Inspiring Leader
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Passionate Archaeologist Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Passionate Archaeologist
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Popular Entertainer Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Popular Entertainer
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Raised by Giants Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Raised by Giants
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Scion of Halaster Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Scion of Halaster
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Street Urchin Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Street Urchin
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Tavern Brawler Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Tavern Brawler
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Master Chef Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Master Chef
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Criminal Past Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Criminal Past
Neerdiv, Devious Diver Neerdiv, Devious Diver
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Raul, Trouble Shooter Raul, Trouble Shooter
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Folk Hero Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Folk Hero
Wrexial, the Risen Deep Wrexial, the Risen Deep
The Ancient One The Ancient One
The Mindskinner The Mindskinner
Ambassador Laquatus Ambassador Laquatus
Lazav, Familiar Stranger Lazav, Familiar Stranger
Lazav, Dimir Mastermind Lazav, Dimir Mastermind
Mirko Vosk, Mind Drinker Mirko Vosk, Mind Drinker
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Noble Heritage Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Noble Heritage
Saruman of Many Colors Saruman of Many Colors
Stitcher Geralf Stitcher Geralf
The Master, Transcendent The Master, Transcendent
Sidisi, Brood Tyrant Sidisi, Brood Tyrant
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Candlekeep Sage Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Candlekeep Sage

Other Available Backgrounds

Zellix, Sanity Flayer can also choose from these 27 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
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Master Chef Master Chef
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Criminal Past Criminal Past
Folk Hero Folk Hero
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
Faceless One Faceless One
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier