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Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Candlekeep Sage: Control
Price tag $27.12

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 Control game on their own.

Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+78% Synergy $17.28
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+40% Synergy $105.77
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+38% Synergy $125.34
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+38% Synergy $34.59
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+27% Synergy $56.78
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+18% Synergy $69.44
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+17% Synergy $41.26

Creatures

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

Hedron Crab Hedron Crab
+95% Synergy $2.82
Ruin Crab Ruin Crab
+92% Synergy $2.32
Drowner Initiate Drowner Initiate
+50% Synergy $0.27
Grell Philosopher Grell Philosopher
+50% Synergy $0.55
Selhoff Occultist Selhoff Occultist
+50% Synergy $0.09
Dreamborn Muse Dreamborn Muse
+48% Synergy $3.37
Shadow Kin Shadow Kin
+48% Synergy $0.81
Riddlekeeper Riddlekeeper
+48% Synergy $12.53
Undead Alchemist Undead Alchemist
+47% Synergy $1.25
Bruvac the Grandiloquent Bruvac the Grandiloquent
+46% Synergy $45.96
Terisian Mindbreaker Terisian Mindbreaker
+45% Synergy $2.21
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+44% Synergy $4.30
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+43% Synergy $6.74
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+42% Synergy $1.05
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+41% Synergy $0.40
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+28% Synergy $0.26
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+25% Synergy $6.00

Instants

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

Thought Collapse Thought Collapse
+97% Synergy $0.37
Counterlash Counterlash
+50% Synergy $0.29
Last Word Last Word
+50% Synergy $0.65
Overwhelming Intellect Overwhelming Intellect
+50% Synergy $0.22
Glacial Grasp Glacial Grasp
+50% Synergy $0.12
Psychic Spiral Psychic Spiral
+49% Synergy $0.22
Thassa's Intervention Thassa's Intervention
+49% Synergy $0.42
Insidious Will Insidious Will
+48% Synergy $0.48
Bane's Contingency Bane's Contingency
+48% Synergy $0.19
Desertion Desertion
+48% Synergy $0.86
Archive Trap Archive Trap
+47% Synergy $1.63
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+46% Synergy $3.75
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+45% Synergy $0.39
Didn't Say Please Didn't Say Please
+45% Synergy $0.38
Drown in Dreams Drown in Dreams
+45% Synergy $3.24
Nexus of Fate Nexus of Fate
+44% Synergy $5.23
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
+43% Synergy $0.30
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+41% Synergy $0.74
Unwind Unwind
+40% Synergy $1.02
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+38% Synergy $5.74
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+35% Synergy $1.88
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
+33% Synergy $1.39
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+31% Synergy $3.95
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+23% Synergy $52.75
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+16% Synergy $0.60
Pongify Pongify
+10% Synergy $1.98
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+9% Synergy $1.43
Counterspell Counterspell
-16% Synergy $3.43

Sorceries

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

Fractured Sanity Fractured Sanity
+94% Synergy $3.27
Maddening Cacophony Maddening Cacophony
+93% Synergy $7.28
Weight of Memory Weight of Memory
+50% Synergy $0.09
Thassa's Bounty Thassa's Bounty
+50% Synergy $0.07
Dreadwaters Dreadwaters
+50% Synergy $0.14
Bond of Insight Bond of Insight
+49% Synergy $0.26
Tome Scour Tome Scour
+49% Synergy $0.34
Startled Awake Persistent Nightmare Startled Awake
+49% Synergy $0.87
Sorcerous Squall Sorcerous Squall
+49% Synergy $0.75
Stream of Thought Stream of Thought
+49% Synergy $0.22
Increasing Confusion Increasing Confusion
+48% Synergy $1.03
Mind Sculpt Mind Sculpt
+48% Synergy $0.32
Temporal Manipulation Temporal Manipulation
+46% Synergy $12.89
Personal Tutor Personal Tutor
+46% Synergy $5.74
Traumatize Traumatize
+45% Synergy $3.87
Time Warp Time Warp
+44% Synergy $14.06
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+41% Synergy $5.62
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+38% Synergy $3.76
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+35% Synergy $35.07
Fabricate Fabricate
+28% Synergy $9.41
Windfall Windfall
+28% Synergy $4.34
Psionic Ritual Psionic Ritual
+100% Synergy $0.32

Utility Artifacts

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

Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+97% Synergy $9.09
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+96% Synergy $10.64
Wizard's Spellbook Wizard's Spellbook
+49% Synergy $0.32
Unlicensed Hearse Unlicensed Hearse
+49% Synergy $0.41
Grindstone Grindstone
+48% Synergy $13.39
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+46% Synergy $18.53
Riverchurn Monument Riverchurn Monument
+46% Synergy $2.77
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+46% Synergy $46.52
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+45% Synergy $0.31
Tormod's Crypt Tormod's Crypt
+41% Synergy $0.51
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+38% Synergy $0.45
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+33% Synergy $12.89
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+24% Synergy $3.93
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+22% Synergy $2.99
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-9% Synergy $6.10

Enchantments

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

Drowned Secrets Drowned Secrets
+97% Synergy $0.60
Memory Erosion Memory Erosion
+95% Synergy $8.90
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+92% Synergy $5.83
Endless Evil Endless Evil
+49% Synergy $4.53
Military Intelligence Military Intelligence
+49% Synergy $0.36
Patient Rebuilding Patient Rebuilding
+49% Synergy $0.75
Swarm Intelligence Swarm Intelligence
+48% Synergy $0.40
Archmage Ascension Archmage Ascension
+48% Synergy $4.77
Jace's Erasure Jace's Erasure
+48% Synergy $0.34
Intruder Alarm Intruder Alarm
+47% Synergy $3.92
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+46% Synergy $0.77
Copy Artifact Copy Artifact
+46% Synergy
Teferi's Tutelage Teferi's Tutelage
+46% Synergy $0.35
Sphinx's Tutelage Sphinx's Tutelage
+45% Synergy $1.87
Fraying Sanity Fraying Sanity
+45% Synergy $0.49
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+44% Synergy $14.98
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+43% Synergy $1.44
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+41% Synergy $8.51
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+38% Synergy $0.30
Propaganda Propaganda
+19% Synergy $3.52

Utility Lands

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

Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+87% Synergy $60.97
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+82% Synergy $0.29
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+81% Synergy $8.69
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+74% Synergy $31.72
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+50% Synergy $0.85
Nephalia Academy Nephalia Academy
+50% Synergy $0.19
Oboro, Palace in the Clouds Oboro, Palace in the Clouds
+49% Synergy $21.99
Vesuva Vesuva
+48% Synergy $3.47
Coral Atoll Coral Atoll
+47% Synergy $0.57
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+45% Synergy $1.56
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+42% Synergy $0.35
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+40% Synergy $0.38
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+38% Synergy $0.37
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+37% Synergy $13.08
War Room War Room
+34% Synergy $1.99
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+34% Synergy $49.84
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $2.76

Mana Artifacts

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

Vexing Puzzlebox Vexing Puzzlebox
+49% Synergy $8.66
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+15% Synergy $1.40
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-2% Synergy $2.60

Lands

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

Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+45% Synergy $0.39
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+44% Synergy $0.40
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+42% Synergy $1.41
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+35% Synergy $35.07
Island Island
-44% Synergy $0.07

Similar Commanders

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

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
Wrexial, the Risen Deep Wrexial, the Risen Deep
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Noble Heritage Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Noble Heritage
Raul, Trouble Shooter Raul, Trouble Shooter
Ambassador Laquatus Ambassador Laquatus
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Candlekeep Sage Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Candlekeep Sage
Lazav, Dimir Mastermind Lazav, Dimir Mastermind
Saruman of Many Colors Saruman of Many Colors
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Faceless One Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Faceless One
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Faceless One Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Faceless One
The Ancient One The Ancient One
Lazav, Familiar Stranger Lazav, Familiar Stranger
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa

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
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Acolyte of Bahamut Acolyte of Bahamut
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Criminal Past Criminal Past
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
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier