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Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Criminal Past
Price tag $17.14

Legendary Creature — Horror Enchantment Background

Zellix, Sanity Flayer Criminal Past
Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for B
Dimir

Playstyle & Strategy

Mill 68% Persistent Petitioners 23% Graveyard 5% Horrors 5%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Criminal Past decks.

Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+47% Synergy $1.61

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Criminal Past's abilities and overall game plan.

Naga Fleshcrafter Naga Fleshcrafter
+55% Synergy $0.26
Ruin Crab Ruin Crab
+50% Synergy $1.50
Captain N'ghathrod Captain N'ghathrod
+50% Synergy $6.38
Fractured Sanity Fractured Sanity
+48% Synergy $2.24
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+42% Synergy $9.78
Bruvac the Grandiloquent Bruvac the Grandiloquent
+41% Synergy $38.08
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+41% Synergy $0.68
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+40% Synergy $0.60
Glimpse the Unthinkable Glimpse the Unthinkable
+40% Synergy $2.59
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+39% Synergy $20.02

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Criminal Past decks.

Cruel Somnophage Cruel Somnophage
+38% Synergy $0.33
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+37% Synergy $12.08
The Mindskinner The Mindskinner
+35% Synergy $1.12
Fraying Sanity Fraying Sanity
+35% Synergy $0.44
Cut Your Losses Cut Your Losses
+35% Synergy $0.74
Maddening Cacophony Maddening Cacophony
+34% Synergy $6.11
Consuming Aberration Consuming Aberration
+33% Synergy $0.24
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+32% Synergy $4.58
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
+25% Synergy $0.99
Counterspell Counterspell
-1% Synergy $1.65

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+5% Synergy $16.62
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+1% Synergy $48.08
Force of Will Force of Will
-1% Synergy $57.48
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-2% Synergy $50.85
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-2% Synergy $11.92
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-12% Synergy $42.63
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-13% Synergy $58.30
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-15% Synergy $48.94

Creatures

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

Nemesis of Reason Nemesis of Reason
+31% Synergy $1.85
Guiltfeeder Guiltfeeder
+28% Synergy $1.32
Phenax, God of Deception Phenax, God of Deception
+28% Synergy $10.05
Wonder Wonder
+27% Synergy $1.25
Hedron Crab Hedron Crab
+27% Synergy $2.85
Manic Scribe Manic Scribe
+26% Synergy $0.22
Sewer Nemesis Sewer Nemesis
+25% Synergy $0.73
The Ancient One The Ancient One
+25% Synergy $1.03
Fleet Swallower Fleet Swallower
+25% Synergy $1.21
Raul, Trouble Shooter Raul, Trouble Shooter
+25% Synergy $0.24
Terisian Mindbreaker Terisian Mindbreaker
+22% Synergy $0.87
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker
+22% Synergy $0.09
Devourer of Memory Devourer of Memory
+22% Synergy $0.06
Persistent Petitioners Persistent Petitioners
+22% Synergy $0.59
Umbris, Fear Manifest Umbris, Fear Manifest
+21% Synergy $9.45
Dreamborn Muse Dreamborn Muse
+21% Synergy $3.97
Duskmantle Guildmage Duskmantle Guildmage
+20% Synergy $0.70
Mind Flayer Mind Flayer
+20% Synergy $0.30
Nighthowler Nighthowler
+19% Synergy $0.28
Shadow Kin Shadow Kin
+19% Synergy $0.57
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+19% Synergy $0.26
Angel of Suffering Angel of Suffering
+19% Synergy $1.84
Grell Philosopher Grell Philosopher
+18% Synergy $0.48
Elder Brain Elder Brain
+18% Synergy $0.34
Deranged Assistant Deranged Assistant
+17% Synergy $0.07
Uchuulon Uchuulon
+16% Synergy $1.18
Screaming Swarm Screaming Swarm
+16% Synergy $0.06
Millikin Millikin
+14% Synergy $0.16
Intellect Devourer Intellect Devourer
+14% Synergy $0.11
Likeness Looter Likeness Looter
+13% Synergy $0.94
Undead Butler Undead Butler
+12% Synergy $0.20
Wight of Precinct Six Wight of Precinct Six
+12% Synergy $0.13
Lazav, the Multifarious Lazav, the Multifarious
+11% Synergy $0.25
Narcomoeba Narcomoeba
+11% Synergy $0.34
Mindwrack Harpy Mindwrack Harpy
+11% Synergy $0.18
Golgari Thug Golgari Thug
+11% Synergy $0.26
Gyruda, Doom of Depths Gyruda, Doom of Depths
+10% Synergy $0.32
Lazav, Dimir Mastermind Lazav, Dimir Mastermind
+10% Synergy $0.57
Dreadhound Dreadhound
+10% Synergy $0.16
Sludge Monster Sludge Monster
+9% Synergy $0.42
Belltower Sphinx Belltower Sphinx
+8% Synergy $0.10
Selhoff Occultist Selhoff Occultist
+8% Synergy $0.09
Hell's Caretaker Hell's Caretaker
+8% Synergy $2.66
Starving Revenant Starving Revenant
+7% Synergy $0.17
Sheoldred The True Scriptures Sheoldred
+6% Synergy $16.23
Brainstealer Dragon Brainstealer Dragon
+5% Synergy $4.62
Krydle of Baldur's Gate Krydle of Baldur's Gate
+5% Synergy $0.17
Master of Death Master of Death
+4% Synergy $0.16
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
-2% Synergy $2.18
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
-10% Synergy $0.82

Instants

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

Thought Scour Thought Scour
+27% Synergy $0.47
Didn't Say Please Didn't Say Please
+25% Synergy $0.26
Drown in Dreams Drown in Dreams
+20% Synergy $0.45
Thought Collapse Thought Collapse
+19% Synergy $0.24
High Tide High Tide
+17% Synergy $1.29
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+16% Synergy $2.35
Psychic Strike Psychic Strike
+16% Synergy $0.19
Visions of Beyond Visions of Beyond
+16% Synergy $5.53
Corpse Churn Corpse Churn
+16% Synergy $0.18
Grisly Spectacle Grisly Spectacle
+15% Synergy $0.05
Archive Trap Archive Trap
+15% Synergy $2.17
Another Chance Another Chance
+12% Synergy $0.04
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+10% Synergy $15.68
Songs of the Damned Songs of the Damned
+10% Synergy $2.15
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+8% Synergy $1.36
Pongify Pongify
+7% Synergy $2.10
Winds of Rebuke Winds of Rebuke
+7% Synergy $0.08
Overwhelming Remorse Overwhelming Remorse
+7% Synergy $0.11
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+7% Synergy $0.49
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+3% Synergy $14.89
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+1% Synergy $49.42
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+1% Synergy $1.15
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
0% Synergy $0.34
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-1% Synergy $9.16
Negate Negate
-2% Synergy $0.24
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-2% Synergy $0.34
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-6% Synergy $42.96
Swan Song Swan Song
-7% Synergy $6.09
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-9% Synergy $1.46
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-15% Synergy $1.75
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-18% Synergy $1.51
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-20% Synergy $2.94

Sorceries

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

Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+24% Synergy $5.65
Dread Return Dread Return
+24% Synergy $0.26
Traumatize Traumatize
+23% Synergy $3.83
Victimize Victimize
+20% Synergy $0.56
Extract from Darkness Extract from Darkness
+20% Synergy $0.16
Artful Dodge Artful Dodge
+16% Synergy $0.67
Psionic Ritual Psionic Ritual
+13% Synergy $0.21
Windfall Windfall
+11% Synergy $3.95
Mind Grind Mind Grind
+8% Synergy $3.10
Wail of the Forgotten Wail of the Forgotten
+8% Synergy $0.12
Echoing Return Echoing Return
+7% Synergy $0.10
Reanimate Reanimate
+6% Synergy $7.64
Tasha's Hideous Laughter Tasha's Hideous Laughter
+6% Synergy $2.57
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
+6% Synergy $2.76
Mind Funeral Mind Funeral
+5% Synergy $1.18
Living Death Living Death
+3% Synergy $2.36
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
-1% Synergy $0.21
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-24% Synergy $0.23

Utility Artifacts

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

Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+28% Synergy $11.38
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+20% Synergy $0.21
Folio of Fancies Folio of Fancies
+19% Synergy $0.97
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+15% Synergy $11.69
Grindstone Grindstone
+13% Synergy $10.98
Ghoulcaller's Bell Ghoulcaller's Bell
+13% Synergy $0.23
Keening Stone Keening Stone
+13% Synergy $0.40
Thrumming Stone Thrumming Stone
+11% Synergy $16.44
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+10% Synergy $5.02
Bonehoard Bonehoard
+9% Synergy $0.29
Perpetual Timepiece Perpetual Timepiece
+7% Synergy $0.46
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+5% Synergy $14.41
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+4% Synergy $1.42
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+3% Synergy $8.99
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+3% Synergy $3.79
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+2% Synergy $54.66
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-10% Synergy $1.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-19% Synergy $4.45

Enchantments

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

Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+27% Synergy $2.80
Memory Erosion Memory Erosion
+18% Synergy $6.29
Mortal Combat Mortal Combat
+17% Synergy $4.39
Out of the Tombs Out of the Tombs
+16% Synergy $12.62
Drowned Secrets Drowned Secrets
+16% Synergy $0.57
Cemetery Tampering Cemetery Tampering
+13% Synergy $0.27
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
+11% Synergy $0.08
Intruder Alarm Intruder Alarm
+10% Synergy $3.05
Omniscience Omniscience
+10% Synergy $3.83
Sphinx's Tutelage Sphinx's Tutelage
+8% Synergy $1.43
Jace's Erasure Jace's Erasure
+7% Synergy $0.22
Teferi's Tutelage Teferi's Tutelage
+6% Synergy $0.25
Propaganda Propaganda
+5% Synergy $2.01
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+5% Synergy $2.10
Endless Evil Endless Evil
+3% Synergy $3.73
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+1% Synergy $17.12
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
0% Synergy $8.34
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
-3% Synergy $5.01
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-3% Synergy $6.79

Planeswalkers

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

Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+25% Synergy $6.28
Jace, Memory Adept Jace, Memory Adept
+17% Synergy $2.68
Jace, the Perfected Mind Jace, the Perfected Mind
+11% Synergy $3.61
Ashiok, Dream Render Ashiok, Dream Render
+10% Synergy $0.89
Ashiok, Sculptor of Fears Ashiok, Sculptor of Fears
+7% Synergy $1.47

Utility Lands

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

Nephalia Drownyard Nephalia Drownyard
+32% Synergy $0.16
Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+13% Synergy $0.19
Dakmor Salvage Dakmor Salvage
+13% Synergy $0.32
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+11% Synergy $6.61
Duskmantle, House of Shadow Duskmantle, House of Shadow
+9% Synergy $0.22
Ipnu Rivulet Ipnu Rivulet
+8% Synergy $0.20
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+6% Synergy $0.25
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+6% Synergy $1.84
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+5% Synergy $47.16
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+3% Synergy $24.56
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+2% Synergy $21.58
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.14
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-1% Synergy $0.57
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-2% Synergy $0.27
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-3% Synergy $19.28
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $1.98

Mana Artifacts

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

Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+6% Synergy $2.10
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+5% Synergy $0.22
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.26
Dimir Keyrune Dimir Keyrune
+3% Synergy $0.23
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.14
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+1% Synergy $1.33
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.16
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-4% Synergy $0.51
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-6% Synergy $1.07
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-13% Synergy $0.54
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-21% Synergy $1.12
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-27% Synergy $0.90

Lands

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

Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+8% Synergy $0.28
Port of Karfell Port of Karfell
+6% Synergy $0.15
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+5% Synergy $3.25
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.23
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
+5% Synergy $3.03
Ice Tunnel Ice Tunnel
+3% Synergy $0.26
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+1% Synergy $0.21
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+1% Synergy $0.19
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
+1% Synergy $0.07
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
0% Synergy $1.71
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-2% Synergy $0.23
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
-3% Synergy $9.82
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-4% Synergy $0.26
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-4% Synergy $15.63
Command Tower Command Tower
-5% Synergy $0.22
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-5% Synergy $0.30
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
-6% Synergy $20.14
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-8% Synergy $0.11
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-11% Synergy $0.26
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-11% Synergy $8.98
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-12% Synergy $0.18
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-13% Synergy $0.34
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-15% Synergy $0.45
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
-17% Synergy $3.86
Underground River Underground River
-19% Synergy $1.37
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-22% Synergy $15.21

Similar Commanders

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

Zellix, Sanity Flayer Sword Coast Sailor Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Sword Coast Sailor
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Cultist of the Absolute Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Cultist of the Absolute
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Feywild Visitor Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Feywild Visitor
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Agent of the Iron Throne Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Agent of the Iron Throne
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Shameless Charlatan Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Shameless Charlatan
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Criminal Past Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Criminal Past
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Scion of Halaster Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Scion of Halaster
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Candlekeep Sage Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Candlekeep Sage
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Haunted One Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Haunted One
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Dungeon Delver Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Dungeon Delver
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 Cloakwood Hermit Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Cloakwood Hermit
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Far Traveler Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Far Traveler
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 Street Urchin Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Street Urchin
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Tavern Brawler Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Tavern Brawler
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Passionate Archaeologist Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Passionate Archaeologist
Mirko Vosk, Mind Drinker Mirko Vosk, Mind Drinker
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Inspiring Leader Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Inspiring Leader
Lazav, Dimir Mastermind Lazav, Dimir Mastermind
Wrexial, the Risen Deep Wrexial, the Risen Deep
The Ancient One The Ancient One
Lazav, Familiar Stranger Lazav, Familiar Stranger
Raul, Trouble Shooter Raul, Trouble Shooter
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Faceless One Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Faceless One
The Master, Transcendent The Master, Transcendent
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Master Chef Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Master Chef
Araumi of the Dead Tide Araumi of the Dead Tide
Ambassador Laquatus Ambassador Laquatus
Captain N'ghathrod Captain N'ghathrod
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Scion of Halaster Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Scion of Halaster
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Agent of the Shadow Thieves Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Criminal Past Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Criminal Past
Alora, Merry Thief Criminal Past Alora, Merry Thief // Criminal Past
Sidisi, Brood Tyrant Sidisi, Brood Tyrant
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Criminal Past Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Criminal Past

Other Available Backgrounds

Zellix, Sanity Flayer can also choose from these 26 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
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
Master Chef Master Chef
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Folk Hero Folk Hero
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Criminal Past Criminal Past
Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
Faceless One Faceless One
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier