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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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Creatures

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

Persistent Petitioners Persistent Petitioners
+98% Synergy $1.15
Transit Mage Transit Mage
+97% Synergy $0.30
Chakram Retriever Chakram Retriever
+48% Synergy $6.16
The Mindskinner The Mindskinner
+47% Synergy $2.45
Bruvac the Grandiloquent Bruvac the Grandiloquent
+46% Synergy $45.47
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+40% Synergy $31.80

Instants

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

Outwit Outwit
+49% Synergy $0.07
Artificer's Epiphany Artificer's Epiphany
+49% Synergy $0.33
Refocus Refocus
+48% Synergy $0.11
Dizzy Spell Dizzy Spell
+48% Synergy $2.40
Long River's Pull Long River's Pull
+45% Synergy $0.38
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+40% Synergy $18.00
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+38% Synergy $2.09
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
+32% Synergy $1.88
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+23% Synergy $57.71
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+13% Synergy $1.67
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+11% Synergy $3.83
Counterspell Counterspell
-15% Synergy $3.32

Sorceries

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

Voidwalk Voidwalk
+49% Synergy $0.21
Clear the Mind Clear the Mind
+48% Synergy $0.31
Splash Portal Splash Portal
+47% Synergy $0.32
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+44% Synergy $0.36
Fabricate Fabricate
+29% Synergy $10.13

Utility Artifacts

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

The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
+89% Synergy $3.63
Thrumming Stone Thrumming Stone
+49% Synergy $22.63
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+45% Synergy $3.99
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+43% Synergy $5.65
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-9% Synergy $6.98

Enchantments

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

Gossip's Talent Gossip's Talent
+49% Synergy $0.23
Archmage Ascension Archmage Ascension
+48% Synergy $4.70
Propaganda Propaganda
+18% Synergy $2.54

Utility Lands

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

Soldevi Excavations Soldevi Excavations
+49% Synergy $7.98
Desert of the Mindful Desert of the Mindful
+46% Synergy $0.30
Coral Atoll Coral Atoll
+46% Synergy $0.62
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+45% Synergy $28.42
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+40% Synergy $0.39
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+36% Synergy $0.23
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+32% Synergy $0.34
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+24% Synergy $28.30
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+0% Synergy $1.09
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $3.52

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $2.59
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-34% Synergy $1.55

Lands

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

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: Persistent Petitioners.

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