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Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Candlekeep Sage
Price tag $24.68

Legendary Creature — Horror Enchantment Background

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%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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Mana Pool $18.65
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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 in 20% of decks $1.20
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
+15% Synergy in 25% of decks $3.49

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 in 74% of decks $45.83
Ruin Crab Ruin Crab
+70% Synergy in 78% of decks $1.50
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+66% Synergy in 70% of decks $10.26
Hedron Crab Hedron Crab
+60% Synergy in 65% of decks $3.26
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+56% Synergy in 65% of decks $5.01
Thought Collapse Thought Collapse
+56% Synergy in 61% of decks $0.34
Teferi's Tutelage Teferi's Tutelage
+56% Synergy in 61% of decks $0.34
Drowned Secrets Drowned Secrets
+56% Synergy in 61% of decks $0.65
Memory Erosion Memory Erosion
+56% Synergy in 61% of decks $9.39
Sphinx's Tutelage Sphinx's Tutelage
+56% Synergy in 61% of decks $1.71

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 in 61% of decks $3.13
Jace's Erasure Jace's Erasure
+54% Synergy in 57% of decks $0.28
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+53% Synergy in 57% of decks $11.01
Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+53% Synergy in 57% of decks $4.16
Didn't Say Please Didn't Say Please
+52% Synergy in 57% of decks $0.35
Fraying Sanity Fraying Sanity
+48% Synergy in 52% of decks $0.77
Psychic Spiral Psychic Spiral
+46% Synergy in 48% of decks $0.26
Maddening Cacophony Maddening Cacophony
+45% Synergy in 52% of decks $6.63
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+44% Synergy in 52% of decks $0.44
Propaganda Propaganda
+24% Synergy in 52% of decks $2.19

Game Changers

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

Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+8% Synergy in 22% of decks $22.70
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+4% Synergy in 39% of decks $69.16
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+4% Synergy in 17% of decks $32.09
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-6% Synergy in 17% of decks $63.88
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-9% Synergy in 17% of decks $18.20
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-11% Synergy in 26% of decks $39.16

Creatures

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

Undead Alchemist Undead Alchemist
+44% Synergy in 48% of decks $0.76
Persistent Petitioners Persistent Petitioners
+37% Synergy in 39% of decks $0.84
Riddlekeeper Riddlekeeper
+37% Synergy in 39% of decks $11.65
Terisian Mindbreaker Terisian Mindbreaker
+28% Synergy in 35% of decks $1.02
Shadow Kin Shadow Kin
+28% Synergy in 30% of decks $0.69
Vantress Gargoyle Vantress Gargoyle
+28% Synergy in 30% of decks $0.35
Dreamborn Muse Dreamborn Muse
+24% Synergy in 26% of decks $3.19
Fleet Swallower Fleet Swallower
+22% Synergy in 26% of decks $1.18
Cathartic Adept Cathartic Adept
+21% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.24
Manic Scribe Manic Scribe
+20% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.30
Ancient Silver Dragon Ancient Silver Dragon
+14% Synergy in 17% of decks $47.93
Selhoff Occultist Selhoff Occultist
+13% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.12
Stitcher Geralf Stitcher Geralf
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.30
Aboleth Spawn Aboleth Spawn
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $7.11
Overwhelmed Apprentice Overwhelmed Apprentice
+11% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.25
Jace, Vryn's Prodigy Jace, Telepath Unbound Jace, Vryn's Prodigy
+11% Synergy in 13% of decks $6.64
Soulless Jailer Soulless Jailer
+10% Synergy in 13% of decks $1.34
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+10% Synergy in 13% of decks $10.29
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+9% Synergy in 22% of decks $4.17
Jin-Gitaxias The Great Synthesis Jin-Gitaxias
+9% Synergy in 13% of decks $13.56
Jace's Archivist Jace's Archivist
+9% Synergy in 13% of decks $7.85
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+8% Synergy in 30% of decks $0.31
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+7% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.71
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+7% Synergy in 13% of decks $6.37
Defiler of Dreams Defiler of Dreams
+3% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.58
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+3% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.64
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+1% Synergy in 17% of decks $2.05
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
0% Synergy in 13% of decks $12.61

Instants

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

Visions of Beyond Visions of Beyond
+43% Synergy in 48% of decks $4.50
Archive Trap Archive Trap
+27% Synergy in 30% of decks $1.80
Drown in Dreams Drown in Dreams
+26% Synergy in 30% of decks $1.33
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+18% Synergy in 22% of decks $4.09
Vision Charm Vision Charm
+13% Synergy in 13% of decks $1.44
Countermand Countermand
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.07
Winds of Rebuke Winds of Rebuke
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.30
Into the Story Into the Story
+11% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.31
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
+7% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.27
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-1% Synergy in 26% of decks $56.12
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-3% Synergy in 39% of decks $0.67
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-8% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.83
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
-8% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.40
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-11% Synergy in 17% of decks $2.18
Opt Opt
-12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.63
Negate Negate
-13% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.31
Aetherize Aetherize
-13% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.40
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-14% Synergy in 22% of decks $2.17
Pongify Pongify
-19% Synergy in 22% of decks $2.93
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-21% Synergy in 13% of decks $3.01
Counterspell Counterspell
-24% Synergy in 44% of decks $4.49
High Tide High Tide
-32% Synergy in 13% of decks $1.81

Sorceries

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

Traumatize Traumatize
+34% Synergy in 39% of decks $3.90
Cut Your Losses Cut Your Losses
+30% Synergy in 35% of decks $1.42
Increasing Confusion Increasing Confusion
+28% Synergy in 30% of decks $0.93
Tasha's Hideous Laughter Tasha's Hideous Laughter
+26% Synergy in 30% of decks $3.93
Windfall Windfall
+24% Synergy in 48% of decks $6.12
Tome Scour Tome Scour
+20% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.22
Stream of Thought Stream of Thought
+17% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.19
Sanity Grinding Sanity Grinding
+13% Synergy in 13% of decks $1.41
Startled Awake Persistent Nightmare Startled Awake
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $1.03
Bond of Insight Bond of Insight
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.20
Mind Sculpt Mind Sculpt
+11% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.24
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+7% Synergy in 17% of decks $4.91
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-1% Synergy in 13% of decks $35.01
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
-2% Synergy in 13% of decks $3.85
Ponder Ponder
-9% Synergy in 22% of decks $2.32

Utility Artifacts

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

Folio of Fancies Folio of Fancies
+39% Synergy in 44% of decks $1.86
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+39% Synergy in 44% of decks $17.62
Riverchurn Monument Riverchurn Monument
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.45
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+28% Synergy in 30% of decks $16.28
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
+20% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.83
Grindstone Grindstone
+16% Synergy in 17% of decks $13.92
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+12% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.32
Thrumming Stone Thrumming Stone
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $21.10
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+8% Synergy in 13% of decks $2.21
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-4% Synergy in 22% of decks $3.82
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-11% Synergy in 44% of decks $8.57

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 in 26% of decks $0.24
Patient Rebuilding Patient Rebuilding
+25% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.58
Struggle for Project Purity Struggle for Project Purity
+14% Synergy in 16% of decks $3.77
Court of Vantress Court of Vantress
+13% Synergy in 14% of decks $5.65
Disturbing Conversion Disturbing Conversion
+13% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.19
Chronic Flooding Chronic Flooding
+13% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.19
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+10% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.32
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+9% Synergy in 26% of decks $2.88
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+9% Synergy in 26% of decks $5.42
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+7% Synergy in 17% of decks $5.40
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+6% Synergy in 13% of decks $4.83
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+2% Synergy in 13% of decks $1.45
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-15% Synergy in 13% of decks $12.48

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 in 39% of decks $10.61
Jace, Memory Adept Jace, Memory Adept
+23% Synergy in 26% of decks $5.78
Jace, the Perfected Mind Jace, the Perfected Mind
+18% Synergy in 22% of decks $3.11

Utility Lands

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

Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+15% Synergy in 35% of decks $0.32
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+14% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.28
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+14% Synergy in 17% of decks $2.87
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+11% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.39
Ipnu Rivulet Ipnu Rivulet
+11% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.24
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+9% Synergy in 26% of decks $9.11
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+9% Synergy in 13% of decks $4.60
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+7% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.31
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+6% Synergy in 22% of decks $39.00
Rivendell Rivendell
+5% Synergy in 17% of decks $1.17
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+2% Synergy in 13% of decks $57.96
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+1% Synergy in 26% of decks $28.40
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-17% Synergy in 39% of decks $4.97
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-17% Synergy in 35% of decks $1.40

Mana Artifacts

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

Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+18% Synergy in 39% of decks $0.50
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+14% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.75
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+14% Synergy in 24% of decks $29.38
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+11% Synergy in 26% of decks $4.25
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+8% Synergy in 13% of decks $19.48
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+6% Synergy in 13% of decks $40.22
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy in 87% of decks $1.66
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-4% Synergy in 61% of decks $0.65
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-7% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.92
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-8% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.30
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-12% Synergy in 39% of decks $2.35

Lands

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

Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+10% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.33
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+9% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.33
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-6% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.31

Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Candlekeep Sage Deck Stats

Based on 23 Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Candlekeep Sage decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Card Types in the average deck
98 cards
  • Creature 22
  • Instant 12
  • Sorcery 7
  • Artifact 11
  • Enchantment 11
  • Planeswalker 2
  • Land 33

Lands: 35 basic, -2 nonbasic

Most Played Combos

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 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
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Haunted One Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Haunted One
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Folk Hero Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Folk Hero
The Mindskinner The Mindskinner
Neerdiv, Devious Diver Neerdiv, Devious Diver
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
Ambassador Laquatus Ambassador Laquatus
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Candlekeep Sage Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Candlekeep Sage
Raul, Trouble Shooter Raul, Trouble Shooter
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Faceless One Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Faceless One
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Faceless One Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Faceless One
Phenax, God of Deception Phenax, God of Deception
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Scion of Halaster Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Scion of Halaster
Stitcher Geralf Stitcher Geralf
Cloudhoof Kirin Cloudhoof Kirin
Lazav, Dimir Mastermind Lazav, Dimir Mastermind

Other Available Backgrounds

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

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