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Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Cloakwood Hermit: Persistent Petitioners
Price tag $27.00

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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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Game Changers

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

Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+17% Synergy $15.22
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+13% Synergy $69.44

Creatures

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

Deranged Assistant Deranged Assistant
+66% Synergy $0.08
Millikin Millikin
+66% Synergy $0.30
Poison Dart Frog Poison Dart Frog
+60% Synergy $0.35
Patchwork Beastie Patchwork Beastie
+50% Synergy $0.07
Elder of Laurels Elder of Laurels
+33% Synergy $0.27
Ormos, Archive Keeper Ormos, Archive Keeper
+33% Synergy $0.35
Skola Grovedancer Skola Grovedancer
+33% Synergy $0.20
Excavated Wall Excavated Wall
+33% Synergy $0.08
Jaddi Offshoot Jaddi Offshoot
+33% Synergy $0.32
Bruvac the Grandiloquent Bruvac the Grandiloquent
+33% Synergy $45.96
Ambassador Laquatus Ambassador Laquatus
+33% Synergy $1.29
Living Conundrum Living Conundrum
+33% Synergy $0.06
Roil Cartographer Roil Cartographer
+33% Synergy $0.21
Honored Dreyleader Honored Dreyleader
+33% Synergy $0.19
Cathartic Adept Cathartic Adept
+33% Synergy $0.22
Wall of Lost Thoughts Wall of Lost Thoughts
+33% Synergy $0.18
Vine Trellis Vine Trellis
+33% Synergy $1.17
Coral Colony Coral Colony
+33% Synergy $0.10
Drover of the Mighty Drover of the Mighty
+33% Synergy $0.16
Doorkeeper Doorkeeper
+33% Synergy $0.07
Blanchwood Prowler Blanchwood Prowler
+33% Synergy $0.29
Minister of Inquiries Minister of Inquiries
+33% Synergy $0.11
Selesnya Eulogist Selesnya Eulogist
+33% Synergy $0.35
Aftermath Analyst Aftermath Analyst
+32% Synergy $0.84
Fog Bank Fog Bank
+32% Synergy $0.15
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+32% Synergy $4.31
Grolnok, the Omnivore Grolnok, the Omnivore
+32% Synergy $0.53
Overgrown Battlement Overgrown Battlement
+32% Synergy $0.30
Blossoming Tortoise Blossoming Tortoise
+32% Synergy $6.54
Wonder Wonder
+31% Synergy $1.44
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+31% Synergy $0.78
Hedron Crab Hedron Crab
+31% Synergy $2.82
Ruin Crab Ruin Crab
+31% Synergy $2.32
Timeless Witness Timeless Witness
+31% Synergy $0.30
Ilysian Caryatid Ilysian Caryatid
+28% Synergy $0.22
Pond Prophet Pond Prophet
+28% Synergy $0.30
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+28% Synergy $0.77
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+27% Synergy $2.24
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+26% Synergy $52.17
Ancient Greenwarden Ancient Greenwarden
+26% Synergy $13.68
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
+25% Synergy $10.58
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+25% Synergy $9.41
Ramunap Excavator Ramunap Excavator
+23% Synergy $5.86
Azusa, Lost but Seeking Azusa, Lost but Seeking
+20% Synergy $11.61
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
+16% Synergy $11.83
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+14% Synergy $1.38
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+11% Synergy $0.41
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+6% Synergy $0.25
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
+3% Synergy $0.23
Persistent Petitioners Persistent Petitioners
+100% Synergy $1.08

Instants

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

Return to Nature Return to Nature
+62% Synergy $0.24
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+40% Synergy $0.60
Thought Collapse Thought Collapse
+33% Synergy $0.37
Didn't Say Please Didn't Say Please
+33% Synergy $0.38
Druid's Deliverance Druid's Deliverance
+32% Synergy $0.36
Drown in Dreams Drown in Dreams
+30% Synergy $3.24
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+30% Synergy $0.26
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+28% Synergy $1.88
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+28% Synergy $3.95
Perplexing Test Perplexing Test
+28% Synergy $0.32
Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
+22% Synergy $0.33
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+21% Synergy $7.11
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+19% Synergy $1.43
Beast Within Beast Within
+18% Synergy $0.46
Counterspell Counterspell
+18% Synergy $3.43
Pongify Pongify
+9% Synergy $1.98
Negate Negate
+8% Synergy $0.14
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+3% Synergy $13.39

Sorceries

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

Borrowing 100,000 Arrows Borrowing 100,000 Arrows
+33% Synergy $0.36
Full Flowering Full Flowering
+33% Synergy $1.41
Fractured Sanity Fractured Sanity
+33% Synergy $3.27
Maddening Cacophony Maddening Cacophony
+33% Synergy $7.28
Tasha's Hideous Laughter Tasha's Hideous Laughter
+33% Synergy $3.63
Nanogene Conversion Nanogene Conversion
+32% Synergy $7.02
Life from the Loam Life from the Loam
+31% Synergy $5.04
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+30% Synergy $0.36
Regrowth Regrowth
+30% Synergy $0.48
Fabricate Fabricate
+27% Synergy $9.41
Ponder Ponder
+26% Synergy $2.00
Three Visits Three Visits
+8% Synergy $5.51

Utility Artifacts

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

Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+66% Synergy $16.99
Hedge Shredder Hedge Shredder
+47% Synergy $3.26
The Everflowing Well The Myriad Pools The Everflowing Well
+33% Synergy $0.36
Millstone Millstone
+33% Synergy $0.13
Ghoulcaller's Bell Ghoulcaller's Bell
+33% Synergy $0.22
Chitterspitter Chitterspitter
+33% Synergy $0.30
Sword of the Squeak Sword of the Squeak
+33% Synergy $0.35
Thrumming Stone Thrumming Stone
+33% Synergy $21.84
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+33% Synergy $9.09
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+33% Synergy $10.64
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+33% Synergy $0.26
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+32% Synergy $18.53
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+32% Synergy $6.62
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+28% Synergy $32.63

Enchantments

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

Memory Erosion Memory Erosion
+67% Synergy $8.90
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+66% Synergy $5.83
Primal Vigor Primal Vigor
+64% Synergy $13.94
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+61% Synergy $38.35
Unable to Scream Unable to Scream
+49% Synergy $0.29
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
+47% Synergy $7.99
Sphinx's Tutelage Sphinx's Tutelage
+33% Synergy $1.87
Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+33% Synergy $4.07
Teachings of the Kirin Kirin-Touched Orochi Teachings of the Kirin
+33% Synergy $0.21
Search for Azcanta Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin Search for Azcanta
+33% Synergy $2.02
Eaten by Piranhas Eaten by Piranhas
+32% Synergy $0.36
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+31% Synergy $0.31
Abundance Abundance
+31% Synergy $1.34
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+30% Synergy $3.91
Elven Chorus Elven Chorus
+30% Synergy $4.07
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+28% Synergy $0.30
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+28% Synergy $7.61
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+25% Synergy $26.85
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+23% Synergy $32.33
Exploration Exploration
+20% Synergy $32.33
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+19% Synergy $11.44

Planeswalkers

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

Wrenn and Realmbreaker Wrenn and Realmbreaker
+32% Synergy $6.36
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+28% Synergy $10.01

Utility Lands

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

Sequestered Stash Sequestered Stash
+33% Synergy $0.18
Ipnu Rivulet Ipnu Rivulet
+33% Synergy $0.29
Trenchpost Trenchpost
+30% Synergy $0.44
Glimmerpost Glimmerpost
+30% Synergy $0.28
Cloudpost Cloudpost
+28% Synergy $0.27

Mana Artifacts

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

Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+33% Synergy $0.39
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+28% Synergy $0.34
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+26% Synergy $0.25
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+12% Synergy $0.45
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+4% Synergy $0.46
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+3% Synergy $0.26
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-14% Synergy $1.40

Lands

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

Conduit Pylons Conduit Pylons
+33% Synergy $0.34
Hidden Grotto Hidden Grotto
+33% Synergy $0.18
Lush Oasis Lush Oasis
+28% Synergy $0.20
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
+25% Synergy $0.60
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+23% Synergy $0.30
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+21% Synergy $7.11
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+20% Synergy $11.06
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
+17% Synergy $0.27
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
+14% Synergy $4.35
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
+14% Synergy $1.73
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+14% Synergy $12.70
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+13% Synergy $0.26
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+13% Synergy $0.24
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
+12% Synergy $0.26
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+9% Synergy $0.39
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+5% Synergy $0.28
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.07
Forest Forest
+4% Synergy $0.08
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-4% Synergy $0.24
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-11% Synergy $0.75
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-13% Synergy $0.33
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-19% Synergy $0.28
Command Tower Command Tower
-52% Synergy $0.25

Similar Commanders

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

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
Mirko Vosk, Mind Drinker Mirko Vosk, Mind Drinker
Neerdiv, Devious Diver Neerdiv, Devious Diver
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
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
Ambassador Laquatus Ambassador Laquatus
Stitcher Geralf Stitcher Geralf
The Master, Transcendent The Master, Transcendent
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
Sidisi, Brood Tyrant Sidisi, Brood Tyrant
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Cloakwood Hermit Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cloakwood Hermit
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Candlekeep Sage Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Candlekeep Sage

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
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
Master Chef Master Chef
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Acolyte of Bahamut Acolyte of Bahamut
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Criminal Past Criminal Past
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
Faceless One Faceless One
Folk Hero Folk Hero
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier