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Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Clan Crafter
Price tag $18.23

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Zellix, Sanity Flayer Clan Crafter

Playstyle & Strategy

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Videos

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

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 $0.64
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+56% Synergy $0.58
Deepmuck Desperado Deepmuck Desperado
+49% Synergy $0.11
Leonardo da Vinci Leonardo da Vinci
+49% Synergy $0.64
Kiora, the Rising Tide Kiora, the Rising Tide
+46% Synergy $0.54
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+44% Synergy $0.26
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+44% Synergy $3.14
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+42% Synergy $3.98
Ethereal Forager Ethereal Forager
+33% Synergy $0.19
Brineborn Cutthroat Brineborn Cutthroat
+33% Synergy $0.07
Iceberg Cancrix Iceberg Cancrix
+33% Synergy $0.07
Geode Golem Geode Golem
+33% Synergy $0.13
Canoptek Tomb Sentinel Canoptek Tomb Sentinel
+33% Synergy $1.19
Thran Spider Thran Spider
+33% Synergy $0.21
Brazen Borrower Brazen Borrower
+32% Synergy $3.38
Body Double Body Double
+32% Synergy $0.12
Aboleth Spawn Aboleth Spawn
+32% Synergy $6.62
Flesh Duplicate Flesh Duplicate
+32% Synergy $3.40
Deranged Assistant Deranged Assistant
+32% Synergy $0.05
Faerie Vandal Faerie Vandal
+32% Synergy $0.09
Hedron Crawler Hedron Crawler
+32% Synergy $0.16
Portal Mage Portal Mage
+32% Synergy $0.12
Sphinx of the Final Word Sphinx of the Final Word
+32% Synergy $0.29
Kuldotha Forgemaster Kuldotha Forgemaster
+32% Synergy $6.53
Combat Courier Combat Courier
+32% Synergy $0.05
Vantress Gargoyle Vantress Gargoyle
+31% Synergy $0.24
Platinum Angel Platinum Angel
+31% Synergy $7.91
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+30% Synergy $2.63
Gilded Drake Gilded Drake
+30% Synergy $180.37
Loyal Drake Loyal Drake
+30% Synergy $0.15
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+28% Synergy $12.15
Tidespout Tyrant Tidespout Tyrant
+28% Synergy $1.58
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+28% Synergy $3.05
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+28% Synergy $2.81
Hedron Crab Hedron Crab
+28% Synergy $3.18
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch Temple of Cyclical Time Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
+28% Synergy $2.77
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+28% Synergy $1.62
Terisian Mindbreaker Terisian Mindbreaker
+28% Synergy $0.91
Phantasmal Image Phantasmal Image
+27% Synergy $3.46
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+27% Synergy $6.50
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+27% Synergy $0.41
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+27% Synergy $0.17
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+25% Synergy $0.22
Ruin Crab Ruin Crab
+25% Synergy $1.39
Spellskite Spellskite
+23% Synergy $8.83
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+22% Synergy $0.40
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+20% Synergy $17.49
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+20% Synergy $11.81
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+19% Synergy $0.21
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+17% Synergy $1.12

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 $0.20
Mana Short Mana Short
+33% Synergy $2.17
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+32% Synergy $1.43
Intuition Intuition
+32% Synergy $190.59
Mental Note Mental Note
+32% Synergy $6.30
Stern Scolding Stern Scolding
+32% Synergy $0.29
Disruption Protocol Disruption Protocol
+31% Synergy $0.09
Long-Term Plans Long-Term Plans
+30% Synergy $3.11
Commandeer Commandeer
+30% Synergy $1.00
Run Away Together Run Away Together
+30% Synergy $0.02
Delay Delay
+28% Synergy $1.95
Thirst for Knowledge Thirst for Knowledge
+28% Synergy $0.13
Drown in Dreams Drown in Dreams
+28% Synergy $0.48
Misdirection Misdirection
+28% Synergy $8.08
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+28% Synergy $10.56
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+28% Synergy $14.42
Disdainful Stroke Disdainful Stroke
+28% Synergy $0.08
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+26% Synergy $8.08
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+26% Synergy $2.28
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+24% Synergy $0.99
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+22% Synergy $15.34
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+20% Synergy $4.61
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+17% Synergy $47.03
Force of Will Force of Will
+15% Synergy $64.58
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+9% Synergy $43.48
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+7% Synergy $13.29
Aetherize Aetherize
+7% Synergy $0.36
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+6% Synergy $46.95
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+4% Synergy $0.24
Counterspell Counterspell
-1% Synergy $1.61
Negate Negate
-6% Synergy $0.26
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-8% Synergy $1.25
High Tide High Tide
-12% Synergy $1.01

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 $0.58
Psionic Ritual Psionic Ritual
+33% Synergy $0.30
Splitting the Powerstone Splitting the Powerstone
+33% Synergy $0.05
Prosperity Prosperity
+32% Synergy $2.70
Careful Study Careful Study
+31% Synergy $1.60
Tasha's Hideous Laughter Tasha's Hideous Laughter
+28% Synergy $2.87
Fractured Sanity Fractured Sanity
+27% Synergy $3.16
Step Through Step Through
+27% Synergy $0.13
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+23% Synergy $7.84
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+21% Synergy $3.38
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+21% Synergy $0.24
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+19% Synergy $1.84
Windfall Windfall
+9% Synergy $3.98
Ponder Ponder
+3% Synergy $1.62

Utility Artifacts

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

Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+63% Synergy $8.94
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+62% Synergy $22.09
Perpetual Timepiece Perpetual Timepiece
+33% Synergy $0.48
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+33% Synergy $21.93
Ghoulcaller's Bell Ghoulcaller's Bell
+33% Synergy $0.22
Silent Gravestone Silent Gravestone
+33% Synergy $0.37
Nimblewright Schematic Nimblewright Schematic
+33% Synergy $0.13
Elsewhere Flask Elsewhere Flask
+33% Synergy $0.11
Boompile Boompile
+33% Synergy $0.37
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
+33% Synergy $19.54
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+32% Synergy $11.91
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+32% Synergy $2.17
Font of Mythos Font of Mythos
+32% Synergy $13.54
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+32% Synergy $4.12
Teferi's Puzzle Box Teferi's Puzzle Box
+32% Synergy $9.56
Temple Bell Temple Bell
+32% Synergy $4.52
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+32% Synergy $0.45
Conjurer's Bauble Conjurer's Bauble
+31% Synergy $0.58
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+31% Synergy $0.40
The Enigma Jewel Locus of Enlightenment The Enigma Jewel
+31% Synergy $1.02
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+30% Synergy $10.06
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+28% Synergy $0.14
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+28% Synergy $25.14
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+27% Synergy $0.26
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+27% Synergy $3.62
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+27% Synergy $2.00
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+27% Synergy $19.63
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+24% Synergy $1.84
Tormod's Crypt Tormod's Crypt
+24% Synergy $0.35
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+24% Synergy $1.85
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+14% Synergy $0.21
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+7% Synergy $4.07
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-21% Synergy $4.34

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 $2.62
Teferi's Tutelage Teferi's Tutelage
+63% Synergy $0.32
Pedantic Learning Pedantic Learning
+33% Synergy $0.44
Founding the Third Path Founding the Third Path
+33% Synergy $0.13
Spreading Seas Spreading Seas
+32% Synergy $0.27
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+31% Synergy $51.17
Dress Down Dress Down
+31% Synergy $0.56
Jace's Erasure Jace's Erasure
+31% Synergy $0.17
Dictate of Kruphix Dictate of Kruphix
+30% Synergy $0.93
Artificer Class Artificer Class
+30% Synergy $16.76
Memory Erosion Memory Erosion
+28% Synergy $7.05
Sphinx's Tutelage Sphinx's Tutelage
+28% Synergy $1.51
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+28% Synergy $0.13
Mirrodin Besieged Mirrodin Besieged
+28% Synergy $4.91
Back to Basics Back to Basics
+24% Synergy $5.49
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+16% Synergy $1.89
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+5% Synergy $10.52

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 $1.08
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
+31% Synergy $0.29
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+20% Synergy $1.93
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+18% Synergy $6.53

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 $0.12
Boseiju, Who Shelters All Boseiju, Who Shelters All
+32% Synergy $12.14
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+31% Synergy $0.65
Hidden Cataract Hidden Cataract
+31% Synergy $0.04
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+23% Synergy $0.34
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+17% Synergy $39.21
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+17% Synergy $35.82
War Room War Room
+17% Synergy $3.05
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+10% Synergy $2.07
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+8% Synergy $18.45
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-18% Synergy $1.69

Mana Artifacts

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

Slagstone Refinery Slagstone Refinery
+33% Synergy $0.13
Coalition Relic Coalition Relic
+32% Synergy $0.36
Stonespeaker Crystal Stonespeaker Crystal
+32% Synergy $0.25
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+30% Synergy $0.25
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+30% Synergy $0.28
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+28% Synergy $16.82
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+28% Synergy $716.12
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+27% Synergy $38.40
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+27% Synergy $64.48
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+27% Synergy $32.43
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+27% Synergy $0.27
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+24% Synergy $109.39
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+24% Synergy $181.01
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+22% Synergy $78.39
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+21% Synergy $3.55
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+21% Synergy $26.71
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+17% Synergy $0.25
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+14% Synergy $1.45
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+13% Synergy $1.01
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.48
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-18% Synergy $1.02

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 $35.21
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+28% Synergy $30.97
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+27% Synergy $0.55
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+25% Synergy $13.18
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+25% Synergy $26.10

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
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
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces

Other Available Backgrounds

Zellix, Sanity Flayer can also choose from these 26 other backgrounds: