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Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Clan Crafter
Price tag $37.99

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Zellix, Sanity Flayer Clan Crafter
Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

Playstyle & Strategy

Artifacts 50% Storm 50%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4229 Current Rank

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Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Clan Crafter.

Playing with Precons! Zellix vs Burakos vs Durnan vs Baeloth EDH / CMDR game play

Playing with Precons! Zellix vs Burakos vs Durnan vs Baeloth EDH / CMDR game play

Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate Precon Stream + Normal #EDH / #CMDR games!

Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate Precon Stream + Normal #EDH / #CMDR games!

Creatures

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

Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+56% Synergy $0.44
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+56% Synergy $0.45
Deepmuck Desperado Deepmuck Desperado
+49% Synergy $0.11
Leonardo da Vinci Leonardo da Vinci
+49% Synergy $0.48
Kiora, the Rising Tide Kiora, the Rising Tide
+46% Synergy $0.59
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+44% Synergy $0.23
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+44% Synergy $11.64
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+42% Synergy $5.13
Ethereal Forager Ethereal Forager
+33% Synergy $0.20
Brineborn Cutthroat Brineborn Cutthroat
+33% Synergy $0.06
Iceberg Cancrix Iceberg Cancrix
+33% Synergy $0.48
Geode Golem Geode Golem
+33% Synergy $0.18
Canoptek Tomb Sentinel Canoptek Tomb Sentinel
+33% Synergy $1.54
Thran Spider Thran Spider
+33% Synergy $0.21
Brazen Borrower Brazen Borrower
+32% Synergy $4.19
Body Double Body Double
+32% Synergy $0.12
Aboleth Spawn Aboleth Spawn
+32% Synergy $10.01
Flesh Duplicate Flesh Duplicate
+32% Synergy $5.01
Deranged Assistant Deranged Assistant
+32% Synergy $0.04
Faerie Vandal Faerie Vandal
+32% Synergy $0.14
Hedron Crawler Hedron Crawler
+32% Synergy $0.21
Portal Mage Portal Mage
+32% Synergy $0.12
Sphinx of the Final Word Sphinx of the Final Word
+32% Synergy $0.25
Kuldotha Forgemaster Kuldotha Forgemaster
+32% Synergy $7.72
Combat Courier Combat Courier
+32% Synergy $0.09
Vantress Gargoyle Vantress Gargoyle
+31% Synergy $0.20
Platinum Angel Platinum Angel
+31% Synergy $8.12
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+30% Synergy $3.28
Gilded Drake Gilded Drake
+30% Synergy $173.26
Loyal Drake Loyal Drake
+30% Synergy $0.20
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+28% Synergy $9.50
Tidespout Tyrant Tidespout Tyrant
+28% Synergy $1.72
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+28% Synergy $1.46
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+28% Synergy $2.42
Hedron Crab Hedron Crab
+28% Synergy $1.54
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch Temple of Cyclical Time Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
+28% Synergy $3.85
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+28% Synergy $1.63
Terisian Mindbreaker Terisian Mindbreaker
+28% Synergy $0.98
Phantasmal Image Phantasmal Image
+27% Synergy $3.73
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+27% Synergy $6.55
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+27% Synergy $0.35
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+27% Synergy $0.25
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+25% Synergy $0.19
Ruin Crab Ruin Crab
+25% Synergy $1.27
Spellskite Spellskite
+23% Synergy $6.88
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+22% Synergy $0.72
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+20% Synergy $18.92
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+20% Synergy $21.92
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+19% Synergy $0.29
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+17% Synergy $0.70

Instants

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

Thought Scour Thought Scour
+59% Synergy $0.47
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
+50% Synergy $0.16
Mana Short Mana Short
+33% Synergy $2.13
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+32% Synergy $2.15
Intuition Intuition
+32% Synergy $207.06
Mental Note Mental Note
+32% Synergy $9.52
Stern Scolding Stern Scolding
+32% Synergy $0.22
Disruption Protocol Disruption Protocol
+31% Synergy $0.09
Long-Term Plans Long-Term Plans
+30% Synergy $2.84
Commandeer Commandeer
+30% Synergy $2.09
Run Away Together Run Away Together
+30% Synergy $0.16
Delay Delay
+28% Synergy $1.58
Thirst for Knowledge Thirst for Knowledge
+28% Synergy $0.09
Drown in Dreams Drown in Dreams
+28% Synergy $0.97
Misdirection Misdirection
+28% Synergy $8.20
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+28% Synergy $10.92
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+28% Synergy $15.19
Disdainful Stroke Disdainful Stroke
+28% Synergy $0.10
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+26% Synergy $8.80
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+26% Synergy $3.89
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+24% Synergy $0.19
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+22% Synergy $16.31
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+20% Synergy $4.44
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+17% Synergy $47.03
Force of Will Force of Will
+15% Synergy $62.81
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+9% Synergy $46.80
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+7% Synergy $15.02
Aetherize Aetherize
+7% Synergy $0.51
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+6% Synergy $52.76
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+4% Synergy $0.13
Counterspell Counterspell
-1% Synergy $1.60
Negate Negate
-6% Synergy $0.24
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-8% Synergy $1.28
High Tide High Tide
-12% Synergy $1.03

Sorceries

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

Inspiration from Beyond Inspiration from Beyond
+48% Synergy $0.07
Skyscribing Skyscribing
+33% Synergy $0.52
Psionic Ritual Psionic Ritual
+33% Synergy $0.32
Splitting the Powerstone Splitting the Powerstone
+33% Synergy $0.07
Prosperity Prosperity
+32% Synergy $4.13
Careful Study Careful Study
+31% Synergy $2.14
Tasha's Hideous Laughter Tasha's Hideous Laughter
+28% Synergy $3.13
Fractured Sanity Fractured Sanity
+27% Synergy $1.74
Step Through Step Through
+27% Synergy $0.12
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+23% Synergy $6.50
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+21% Synergy $3.21
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+21% Synergy $0.19
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+19% Synergy $2.18
Windfall Windfall
+9% Synergy $4.26
Ponder Ponder
+3% Synergy $1.26

Utility Artifacts

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

Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+63% Synergy $7.21
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+62% Synergy $26.32
Perpetual Timepiece Perpetual Timepiece
+33% Synergy $0.63
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+33% Synergy $29.43
Ghoulcaller's Bell Ghoulcaller's Bell
+33% Synergy $0.19
Silent Gravestone Silent Gravestone
+33% Synergy $0.37
Nimblewright Schematic Nimblewright Schematic
+33% Synergy $0.11
Elsewhere Flask Elsewhere Flask
+33% Synergy $0.29
Boompile Boompile
+33% Synergy $0.55
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
+33% Synergy $46.99
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+32% Synergy $11.90
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+32% Synergy $2.25
Font of Mythos Font of Mythos
+32% Synergy $14.18
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+32% Synergy $5.14
Teferi's Puzzle Box Teferi's Puzzle Box
+32% Synergy $11.40
Temple Bell Temple Bell
+32% Synergy $5.13
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+32% Synergy $0.84
Conjurer's Bauble Conjurer's Bauble
+31% Synergy $0.81
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+31% Synergy $1.24
The Enigma Jewel Locus of Enlightenment The Enigma Jewel
+31% Synergy $0.88
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+30% Synergy $9.45
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+28% Synergy $0.17
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+28% Synergy $25.49
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+27% Synergy $0.32
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+27% Synergy $4.54
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+27% Synergy $1.64
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+27% Synergy $19.55
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+24% Synergy $1.63
Tormod's Crypt Tormod's Crypt
+24% Synergy $0.43
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+24% Synergy $1.75
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+14% Synergy $0.23
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+7% Synergy $4.37
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-21% Synergy $4.72

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Clan Crafter's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+63% Synergy $3.85
Teferi's Tutelage Teferi's Tutelage
+63% Synergy $0.35
Pedantic Learning Pedantic Learning
+33% Synergy $0.45
Founding the Third Path Founding the Third Path
+33% Synergy $0.13
Spreading Seas Spreading Seas
+32% Synergy $0.29
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+31% Synergy $54.27
Dress Down Dress Down
+31% Synergy $0.57
Jace's Erasure Jace's Erasure
+31% Synergy $0.14
Dictate of Kruphix Dictate of Kruphix
+30% Synergy $0.62
Artificer Class Artificer Class
+30% Synergy $14.14
Memory Erosion Memory Erosion
+28% Synergy $7.82
Sphinx's Tutelage Sphinx's Tutelage
+28% Synergy $3.20
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+28% Synergy $0.05
Mirrodin Besieged Mirrodin Besieged
+28% Synergy $3.70
Back to Basics Back to Basics
+24% Synergy $6.06
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+16% Synergy $3.18
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+5% Synergy $9.09

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Clan Crafter to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Karn, Living Legacy Karn, Living Legacy
+32% Synergy $1.28
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
+31% Synergy $0.31
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+20% Synergy $1.24
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+18% Synergy $6.66

Utility Lands

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

Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+57% Synergy $0.18
Volatile Fault Volatile Fault
+33% Synergy $0.13
Boseiju, Who Shelters All Boseiju, Who Shelters All
+32% Synergy $11.86
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+31% Synergy $0.82
Hidden Cataract Hidden Cataract
+31% Synergy $0.06
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+23% Synergy $0.22
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+17% Synergy $44.36
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+17% Synergy $35.79
War Room War Room
+17% Synergy $5.33
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+10% Synergy $3.67
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+8% Synergy $20.52
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-18% Synergy $5.28

Mana Artifacts

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

Slagstone Refinery Slagstone Refinery
+33% Synergy $0.12
Coalition Relic Coalition Relic
+32% Synergy $0.31
Stonespeaker Crystal Stonespeaker Crystal
+32% Synergy $0.43
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+30% Synergy $0.69
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+30% Synergy $0.27
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+28% Synergy $16.99
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+28% Synergy $832.25
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+27% Synergy $39.15
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+27% Synergy $65.77
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+27% Synergy $42.45
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+27% Synergy $0.30
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+24% Synergy $116.19
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+24% Synergy $175.72
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+22% Synergy $85.02
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+21% Synergy $3.40
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+21% Synergy $33.73
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+17% Synergy $0.25
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+14% Synergy $1.23
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+13% Synergy $0.72
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.35
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-18% Synergy $1.71

Lands

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

Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+28% Synergy $42.67
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+28% Synergy $30.45
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+27% Synergy $0.31
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+25% Synergy $14.76
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+25% Synergy $25.87

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Clan Crafter.

Volo, Itinerant Scholar Clan Crafter Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Clan Crafter
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Clan Crafter Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Clan Crafter
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Faceless One Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Faceless One
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Clan Crafter Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Clan Crafter
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
The Fourth Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Fourth Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
Akiri, Line-Slinger Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Akiri, Line-Slinger // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Akiri, Line-Slinger Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Akiri, Line-Slinger // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Akiri, Line-Slinger Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Akiri, Line-Slinger // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Akiri, Line-Slinger Siani, Eye of the Storm Akiri, Line-Slinger // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Akiri, Line-Slinger Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Akiri, Line-Slinger // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Sarevok, Deathbringer Clan Crafter Sarevok, Deathbringer // Clan Crafter
The Eighth Doctor Ace, Fearless Rebel The Eighth Doctor // Ace, Fearless Rebel
The Eighth Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Eighth Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
The Seventh Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Seventh Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
The Seventh Doctor Ryan Sinclair The Seventh Doctor // Ryan Sinclair
The Ninth Doctor Romana II The Ninth Doctor // Romana II
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Hardy Outlander Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Hardy Outlander
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Francisco, Fowl Marauder Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Agent of the Iron Throne Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Agent of the Iron Throne
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Cloakwood Hermit Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Cloakwood Hermit
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Inspiring Leader Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Inspiring Leader
The Sixth Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Sixth Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
The Fifteenth Doctor Dan Lewis The Fifteenth Doctor // Dan Lewis
The Fifteenth Doctor Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg The Fifteenth Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg
The Fifteenth Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Fifteenth Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
The Fifteenth Doctor Peri Brown The Fifteenth Doctor // Peri Brown
The Fifteenth Doctor Romana II The Fifteenth Doctor // Romana II
Ravos, Soultender Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Ravos, Soultender // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
The Twelfth Doctor Dan Lewis The Twelfth Doctor // Dan Lewis
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Esior, Wardwing Familiar Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker

Other Available Backgrounds

Zellix, Sanity Flayer can also choose from these 27 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
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Master Chef Master Chef
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Criminal Past Criminal Past
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Folk Hero Folk Hero
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
Faceless One Faceless One
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier