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Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Cloakwood Hermit
Price tag $25.95

Legendary Creature — Horror Enchantment Background

Zellix, Sanity Flayer Cloakwood Hermit
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Playstyle & Strategy

Mill 74% Tokens 11% Self-Mill 5% Graveyard 2% Persistent Petitioners 2%
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New Cards

Recent-set cards that Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Cloakwood Hermit players are trying out in Graveyard decks.

Fantastic Elasticity Fantastic Elasticity
+49% Synergy $0.31
Doom's Time Platform Doom's Time Platform
+49% Synergy $2.01
Surveillance Room Surveillance Room
+49% Synergy $0.24
Cosmic Crucible Cosmic Crucible
+49% Synergy $0.34
Mole Man, Moloid Master Mole Man, Moloid Master
+47% Synergy $1.33

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Cloakwood Hermit's Graveyard builds — cards that lean hardest into the Graveyard theme.

Splinterfright Splinterfright
+99% Synergy $0.29
Genesis Genesis
+99% Synergy $0.50
Aftermath Analyst Aftermath Analyst
+98% Synergy $0.72
Wonder Wonder
+97% Synergy $3.24
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+77% Synergy $4.84
Beast Within Beast Within
+51% Synergy $0.62

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Cloakwood Hermit Graveyard game on their own.

Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+34% Synergy $16.98
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+27% Synergy $38.67
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+20% Synergy $21.94
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+5% Synergy $69.93

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Graveyard plan in Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Cloakwood Hermit decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Mirelurk Queen Mirelurk Queen
+74% Synergy $0.98
Golgari Grave-Troll Golgari Grave-Troll
+74% Synergy $2.02
Vilespawn Spider Vilespawn Spider
+74% Synergy $0.17
Deranged Assistant Deranged Assistant
+74% Synergy $0.24
World Shaper World Shaper
+74% Synergy $9.84
Millikin Millikin
+74% Synergy $0.23
Icetill Explorer Icetill Explorer
+70% Synergy $18.97
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+56% Synergy $2.22
Glowing One Glowing One
+49% Synergy $2.12
Tato Farmer Tato Farmer
+49% Synergy $0.99
Rumbleweed Rumbleweed
+49% Synergy $3.46
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+49% Synergy $16.85
Satyr Wayfinder Satyr Wayfinder
+48% Synergy $0.21
Tangled Florahedron Tangled Vale Tangled Florahedron
+48% Synergy $0.36
Hedron Crab Hedron Crab
+48% Synergy $2.87
Ruin Crab Ruin Crab
+48% Synergy $1.83
Emeritus of Abundance Emeritus of Abundance
+47% Synergy $2.73
Timeless Witness Timeless Witness
+47% Synergy $0.35
Shigeki, Jukai Visionary Shigeki, Jukai Visionary
+47% Synergy $0.36
Junk Winder Junk Winder
+43% Synergy $0.33
Enduring Vitality Enduring Vitality
+42% Synergy $16.89
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
+40% Synergy $3.13
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
+40% Synergy $8.05
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+37% Synergy $0.30
Dune Chanter Dune Chanter
+24% Synergy $2.39
Turntimber Sower Turntimber Sower
+24% Synergy $0.36
Bruvac the Grandiloquent Bruvac the Grandiloquent
+24% Synergy $45.47
Jace, Vryn's Prodigy Jace, Telepath Unbound Jace, Vryn's Prodigy
+24% Synergy $4.51
Malevolent Hermit Benevolent Geist Malevolent Hermit
+24% Synergy $1.21
Overlord of the Floodpits Overlord of the Floodpits
+24% Synergy $2.43
Bramble Familiar Bramble Familiar
+24% Synergy $0.60
Tyvar, the Pummeler Tyvar, the Pummeler
+24% Synergy $7.97
Vorinclex The Grand Evolution Vorinclex
+24% Synergy $6.44
Marang River Regent Marang River Regent
+23% Synergy $1.26
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+23% Synergy $4.49
Scavenging Ooze Scavenging Ooze
+22% Synergy $0.31
Frilled Mystic Frilled Mystic
+22% Synergy $0.22
Mystic Snake Mystic Snake
+22% Synergy $1.32
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+21% Synergy $0.30
Springbloom Druid Springbloom Druid
+21% Synergy $0.59
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
+21% Synergy $16.23
End-Raze Forerunners End-Raze Forerunners
+20% Synergy $0.64
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+19% Synergy $0.32
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+18% Synergy $0.88
Oracle of Mul Daya Oracle of Mul Daya
+16% Synergy $2.87
Ramunap Excavator Ramunap Excavator
+15% Synergy $5.66
Coiling Oracle Coiling Oracle
+13% Synergy $0.22
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+9% Synergy $0.40
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
+7% Synergy $11.60
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
-4% Synergy $0.33

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Cloakwood Hermit's Graveyard deck ahead.

Didn't Say Please Didn't Say Please
+49% Synergy $0.34
Grapple with the Past Grapple with the Past
+49% Synergy $0.30
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+49% Synergy $1.01
Harmonized Crescendo Harmonized Crescendo
+30% Synergy $1.19
Negate Negate
+25% Synergy $0.31
Psychic Spiral Psychic Spiral
+24% Synergy $0.17
Think Twice Think Twice
+23% Synergy $0.27
Consider Consider
+23% Synergy $0.32
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+21% Synergy $2.58
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+20% Synergy $0.34
Resculpt Resculpt
+20% Synergy $0.28
Perplexing Test Perplexing Test
+19% Synergy $0.32
Quandrix Command Quandrix Command
+18% Synergy $0.31
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+10% Synergy $0.32
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+10% Synergy $1.41
Counterspell Counterspell
+1% Synergy $3.32
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+1% Synergy $3.83
Pongify Pongify
+0% Synergy $1.91
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-2% Synergy $1.20

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Graveyard game plan forward for Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Cloakwood Hermit.

Ancestral Communion Ancestral Communion
+49% Synergy $0.26
Life from the Loam Life from the Loam
+48% Synergy $5.25
Splendid Reclamation Splendid Reclamation
+47% Synergy $0.38
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+40% Synergy $6.78
Psionic Ritual Psionic Ritual
+24% Synergy $0.32
Seize the Secrets Seize the Secrets
+24% Synergy $0.14
Secrets of the Golden City Secrets of the Golden City
+24% Synergy $0.20
Genesis Storm Genesis Storm
+24% Synergy $0.63
Creeping Renaissance Creeping Renaissance
+24% Synergy $1.18
Druidic Ritual Druidic Ritual
+24% Synergy $0.24
Gaea's Blessing Gaea's Blessing
+24% Synergy $0.29
Temporal Trespass Temporal Trespass
+24% Synergy $3.32
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+24% Synergy $0.20
Flood of Tears Flood of Tears
+22% Synergy $1.30
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+21% Synergy $0.36
Regrowth Regrowth
+21% Synergy $0.41
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+21% Synergy $0.27
Windfall Windfall
+21% Synergy $5.05
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+20% Synergy $1.38
Harmonize Harmonize
+19% Synergy $0.33
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+12% Synergy $1.20
Explore Explore
+4% Synergy $0.21
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-7% Synergy $2.88
Cultivate Cultivate
-20% Synergy $0.42

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Cloakwood Hermit Graveyard decks.

Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+74% Synergy $9.13
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+73% Synergy $5.65
Hair-Strung Koto Hair-Strung Koto
+49% Synergy $0.61
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+49% Synergy $0.36
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+48% Synergy $18.32
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+46% Synergy $1.99
Combine Chrysalis Combine Chrysalis
+45% Synergy $0.32
Chitterspitter Chitterspitter
+24% Synergy $0.51
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+24% Synergy $11.87
Matzalantli, the Great Door The Core Matzalantli, the Great Door
+24% Synergy $2.59
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+24% Synergy $56.15
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+24% Synergy $15.57
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
+24% Synergy $3.63
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+24% Synergy $17.24
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+24% Synergy $0.93
Hedge Shredder Hedge Shredder
+22% Synergy $3.01
Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
+19% Synergy $1.03

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Graveyard strategy in Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Cloakwood Hermit decks.

Crawling Sensation Crawling Sensation
+74% Synergy $0.29
Intruder Alarm Intruder Alarm
+71% Synergy $5.84
Crawling Infestation Crawling Infestation
+49% Synergy $0.22
Crop Sigil Crop Sigil
+24% Synergy $0.13
Stillness in Motion Stillness in Motion
+24% Synergy $0.17
Opposition Opposition
+24% Synergy $0.97
Earthcraft Earthcraft
+24% Synergy $287.70
Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+24% Synergy $4.49
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+24% Synergy $5.93
Undergrowth Recon Undergrowth Recon
+24% Synergy $1.87
Eaten by Piranhas Eaten by Piranhas
+23% Synergy $0.39
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
+21% Synergy $5.72
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+21% Synergy $1.05
Cryptolith Rite Cryptolith Rite
+21% Synergy $12.34
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+20% Synergy $0.33
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+20% Synergy $8.59
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+19% Synergy $9.31
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+18% Synergy $37.30

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Cloakwood Hermit's Graveyard game plan.

Oko, the Ringleader Oko, the Ringleader
+24% Synergy $0.41
Wrenn and Seven Wrenn and Seven
+23% Synergy $2.98
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+20% Synergy $9.36

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Cloakwood Hermit Graveyard decks.

Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+72% Synergy $0.28
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+22% Synergy $8.07
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+21% Synergy $0.31
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+21% Synergy $0.30
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+19% Synergy $18.89
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+19% Synergy $60.52
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+13% Synergy $1.09
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+6% Synergy $28.30
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+2% Synergy $50.54
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-25% Synergy $3.52

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Cloakwood Hermit's Graveyard strategy.

Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.56
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-13% Synergy $0.85

Lands

The mana base behind Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Cloakwood Hermit's Graveyard decks.

Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+49% Synergy $0.24
Tangled Florahedron Tangled Vale Tangled Florahedron
+48% Synergy $0.36
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+40% Synergy $6.78
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+30% Synergy $10.44
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+20% Synergy $6.12
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+18% Synergy $0.88
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+18% Synergy $35.90
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+16% Synergy $28.70
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+15% Synergy $37.29
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+15% Synergy $18.06
Command Tower Command Tower
+15% Synergy $0.31
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+14% Synergy $20.44
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+14% Synergy $12.47
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+14% Synergy $15.97
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+13% Synergy $0.28
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+10% Synergy
Sodden Verdure Sodden Verdure
+10% Synergy $0.37
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+7% Synergy $4.44
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+7% Synergy $1.11
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
+6% Synergy $6.12
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+6% Synergy $0.28
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
+5% Synergy $1.54
Forest Forest
+4% Synergy $0.08
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.08
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+2% Synergy $8.91
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-2% Synergy $0.36
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-12% Synergy $0.38
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
-14% Synergy $0.27
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-20% Synergy $0.34
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-21% Synergy $0.98

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Cloakwood Hermit: Graveyard.

Zellix, Sanity Flayer Raised by Giants Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Raised by Giants
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Shameless Charlatan Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Shameless Charlatan
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Faceless One Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Faceless One
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 Sword Coast Sailor Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Sword Coast Sailor
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Feywild Visitor Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Feywild Visitor
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Cultist of the Absolute Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Cultist of the Absolute
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Popular Entertainer Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Popular Entertainer
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Tavern Brawler Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Tavern Brawler
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Street Urchin Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Street Urchin
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Master Chef Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Master Chef
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Candlekeep Sage Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Candlekeep Sage
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Criminal Past Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Criminal Past
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Dungeon Delver Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Dungeon Delver
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Passionate Archaeologist Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Passionate Archaeologist
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Criminal Past Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Criminal Past
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Cloakwood Hermit Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Cloakwood Hermit
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Inspiring Leader Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Inspiring Leader
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Agent of the Iron Throne Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Agent of the Iron Throne
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Scion of Halaster Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Scion of Halaster
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Far Traveler Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Far Traveler
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Haunted One Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Haunted One
The Mindskinner The Mindskinner
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Neerdiv, Devious Diver Neerdiv, Devious Diver
Mirko Vosk, Mind Drinker Mirko Vosk, Mind Drinker
Ambassador Laquatus Ambassador Laquatus
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Criminal Past Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Criminal Past
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Criminal Past Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Criminal Past
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
The Fourth Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Fourth Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Candlekeep Sage Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Candlekeep Sage
Stitcher Geralf Stitcher Geralf
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Cloakwood Hermit Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cloakwood Hermit
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Candlekeep Sage Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Candlekeep Sage
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Clan Crafter Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Clan Crafter
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Shameless Charlatan Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Shameless Charlatan

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