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Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Candlekeep Sage
Price tag $25.95

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 Extra Turns game on their own.

Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+79% Synergy $16.42
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+77% Synergy $57.26

Creatures

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

Grell Philosopher Grell Philosopher
+99% Synergy $0.64
Riddlekeeper Riddlekeeper
+97% Synergy $11.96
Terisian Mindbreaker Terisian Mindbreaker
+95% Synergy $1.67
Hedron Crab Hedron Crab
+94% Synergy $2.87
Ruin Crab Ruin Crab
+91% Synergy $1.83

Instants

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

Glacial Grasp Glacial Grasp
+99% Synergy $0.16
Last Word Last Word
+99% Synergy $0.63
Counterlash Counterlash
+99% Synergy $0.28
Overwhelming Intellect Overwhelming Intellect
+99% Synergy $0.22
Thassa's Intervention Thassa's Intervention
+99% Synergy $0.45
Psychic Spiral Psychic Spiral
+98% Synergy $0.17
Insidious Will Insidious Will
+98% Synergy $0.57
Desertion Desertion
+98% Synergy $0.94
Bane's Contingency Bane's Contingency
+97% Synergy $0.22
Thought Collapse Thought Collapse
+96% Synergy $0.33
Archive Trap Archive Trap
+96% Synergy $1.84
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+95% Synergy $3.77
Drown in Dreams Drown in Dreams
+95% Synergy $1.83
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+95% Synergy $0.39
Nexus of Fate Nexus of Fate
+94% Synergy $5.54
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
+93% Synergy $0.33
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+91% Synergy $1.06
Unwind Unwind
+90% Synergy $0.98
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+87% Synergy $7.44
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+73% Synergy $57.71

Sorceries

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

Psionic Ritual Psionic Ritual
+99% Synergy $0.32
Weight of Memory Weight of Memory
+99% Synergy $0.09
Thassa's Bounty Thassa's Bounty
+99% Synergy $0.08
Dreadwaters Dreadwaters
+99% Synergy $0.07
Stream of Thought Stream of Thought
+99% Synergy $0.19
Startled Awake Persistent Nightmare Startled Awake
+99% Synergy $0.81
Bond of Insight Bond of Insight
+99% Synergy $0.23
Sorcerous Squall Sorcerous Squall
+98% Synergy $0.83
Increasing Confusion Increasing Confusion
+98% Synergy $0.80
Temporal Manipulation Temporal Manipulation
+96% Synergy $12.67
Personal Tutor Personal Tutor
+96% Synergy $6.59
Traumatize Traumatize
+95% Synergy $4.14
Time Warp Time Warp
+94% Synergy $5.26
Fractured Sanity Fractured Sanity
+93% Synergy $3.37
Maddening Cacophony Maddening Cacophony
+93% Synergy $6.03
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+91% Synergy $5.00
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+88% Synergy $3.49
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+84% Synergy $35.68

Utility Artifacts

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

Wizard's Spellbook Wizard's Spellbook
+99% Synergy $0.36
Grindstone Grindstone
+98% Synergy $13.72
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+96% Synergy $9.13
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+96% Synergy $11.87

Enchantments

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

Patient Rebuilding Patient Rebuilding
+99% Synergy $0.46
Endless Evil Endless Evil
+98% Synergy $3.89
Swarm Intelligence Swarm Intelligence
+98% Synergy $0.39
Archmage Ascension Archmage Ascension
+98% Synergy $4.70
Drowned Secrets Drowned Secrets
+96% Synergy $0.57
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+96% Synergy $1.58
Memory Erosion Memory Erosion
+95% Synergy $9.41
Fraying Sanity Fraying Sanity
+95% Synergy $0.92
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+91% Synergy $5.93
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+91% Synergy $6.81

Battles

Battles worth siding into a Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Candlekeep Sage Extra Turns build for the payoff on the back face.

Invasion of Arcavios Invocation of the Founders Invasion of Arcavios
+99% Synergy $0.38

Utility Lands

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

Nephalia Academy Nephalia Academy
+99% Synergy $0.22
Oboro, Palace in the Clouds Oboro, Palace in the Clouds
+98% Synergy $22.08
Vesuva Vesuva
+98% Synergy $3.64
Coral Atoll Coral Atoll
+96% Synergy $0.62
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+95% Synergy $1.34
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+90% Synergy $0.39
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+86% Synergy $60.52
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+82% Synergy $0.34
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+80% Synergy $8.07
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+74% Synergy $28.30
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+50% Synergy $1.09

Mana Artifacts

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

Vexing Puzzlebox Vexing Puzzlebox
+99% Synergy $9.07
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+48% Synergy $2.59
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+15% Synergy $1.55

Lands

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

Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+95% Synergy $0.39
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+84% Synergy $35.68
Island Island
+6% Synergy $0.08

Similar Commanders

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

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
Ambassador Laquatus Ambassador Laquatus
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
Wrexial, the Risen Deep Wrexial, the Risen Deep
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
Lazav, Dimir Mastermind Lazav, Dimir Mastermind
Saruman of Many Colors Saruman of Many Colors
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

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
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
Master Chef Master Chef
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Faceless One Faceless One
Criminal Past Criminal Past
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
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
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Folk Hero Folk Hero
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier