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Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Candlekeep Sage
Price tag $26.71

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%
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Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Candlekeep Sage Card Draw game on their own.

Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+68% Synergy $72.26
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+67% Synergy $40.14

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Card Draw plan in Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Candlekeep Sage decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Tiller Engine Tiller Engine
+99% Synergy $25.03
Harrier Strix Harrier Strix
+98% Synergy $0.16
Tempest Djinn Tempest Djinn
+98% Synergy $0.28
Dreamborn Muse Dreamborn Muse
+97% Synergy $3.26
Undead Alchemist Undead Alchemist
+96% Synergy $0.77
Bruvac the Grandiloquent Bruvac the Grandiloquent
+96% Synergy $45.47
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+94% Synergy $0.27
Ruin Crab Ruin Crab
+91% Synergy $1.39
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+78% Synergy $0.34

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Candlekeep Sage's Card Draw deck ahead.

Countermand Countermand
+99% Synergy $0.12
Psychic Spiral Psychic Spiral
+98% Synergy $0.17
Archive Trap Archive Trap
+96% Synergy $1.73
Thought Collapse Thought Collapse
+96% Synergy $0.33
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+95% Synergy $3.08
Didn't Say Please Didn't Say Please
+95% Synergy $0.32
Visions of Beyond Visions of Beyond
+94% Synergy $4.80
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+92% Synergy $1.45
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+68% Synergy $1.55
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+63% Synergy $1.92
Negate Negate
+62% Synergy $0.24
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+61% Synergy $2.39
Pongify Pongify
+59% Synergy $1.54
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+59% Synergy $1.62
Counterspell Counterspell
+34% Synergy $3.77

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Card Draw game plan forward for Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Candlekeep Sage.

Amass the Components Amass the Components
+99% Synergy $0.16
Argivian Restoration Argivian Restoration
+99% Synergy $0.15
Fascination Fascination
+99% Synergy $0.31
Fractured Sanity Fractured Sanity
+93% Synergy $3.44
Maddening Cacophony Maddening Cacophony
+92% Synergy $6.25
Windfall Windfall
+78% Synergy $5.08

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Candlekeep Sage Card Draw decks.

Profane Memento Profane Memento
+99% Synergy $1.58
Armillary Sphere Armillary Sphere
+99% Synergy $0.20
Thaumatic Compass Spires of Orazca Thaumatic Compass
+99% Synergy $1.87
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
+99% Synergy $0.59
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+98% Synergy $6.01
Font of Mythos Font of Mythos
+98% Synergy $15.60
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+98% Synergy $16.79
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+96% Synergy $8.47
Folio of Fancies Folio of Fancies
+96% Synergy $1.64
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+40% Synergy $5.28

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Card Draw strategy in Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Candlekeep Sage decks.

Hard Cover Hard Cover
+99% Synergy $0.22
Disturbing Conversion Disturbing Conversion
+99% Synergy $0.17
Bitter Chill Bitter Chill
+99% Synergy $0.20
Curse of the Bloody Tome Curse of the Bloody Tome
+99% Synergy $0.32
Patient Rebuilding Patient Rebuilding
+99% Synergy $0.64
Archmage Ascension Archmage Ascension
+98% Synergy $4.67
Jace's Erasure Jace's Erasure
+97% Synergy $0.27
Forced Fruition Forced Fruition
+97% Synergy $7.45
Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+96% Synergy $3.88
Drowned Secrets Drowned Secrets
+96% Synergy $0.57
Teferi's Tutelage Teferi's Tutelage
+96% Synergy $0.32
Memory Erosion Memory Erosion
+95% Synergy $9.10
Fraying Sanity Fraying Sanity
+95% Synergy $0.62
Sphinx's Tutelage Sphinx's Tutelage
+94% Synergy $1.26

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Candlekeep Sage Card Draw decks.

Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+92% Synergy $2.17
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+83% Synergy $43.89
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+81% Synergy $9.00

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Candlekeep Sage's Card Draw strategy.

Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+91% Synergy $30.81
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+35% Synergy $0.69
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+15% Synergy $1.84

Lands

The mana base behind Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Candlekeep Sage's Card Draw decks.

Warped Landscape Warped Landscape
+99% Synergy $0.24
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+99% Synergy $0.27
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+75% Synergy $0.31
Island Island
+6% Synergy $0.21

Similar Commanders

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

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
Neerdiv, Devious Diver Neerdiv, Devious Diver
The Mindskinner The Mindskinner
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
Raul, Trouble Shooter Raul, Trouble Shooter
Wrexial, the Risen Deep Wrexial, the Risen Deep
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Candlekeep Sage Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Candlekeep Sage
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Faceless One Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Faceless One
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Faceless One Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Faceless One
Saruman of Many Colors Saruman of Many Colors
Lazav, Dimir Mastermind Lazav, Dimir Mastermind
The Ancient One The Ancient One
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Phenax, God of Deception Phenax, God of Deception

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
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Acolyte of Bahamut Acolyte of Bahamut
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Criminal Past Criminal Past
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
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier