Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Criminal Past
$24.51
$24.51Legendary Creature — Horror Enchantment Background
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Niche Pick
Less common, brings surprise factor.
Ranking
#4183
Current Rank
#4277
Past 2 Years
36
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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+47% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$1.20
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Criminal Past's abilities and overall game plan.
Naga Fleshcrafter+55% Synergy
in 57% of decks
$0.35
Ruin Crab+50% Synergy
in 58% of decks
$1.69
Captain N'ghathrod+50% Synergy
in 53% of decks
$12.26
Fractured Sanity+48% Synergy
in 58% of decks
$2.89
Altar of the Brood+42% Synergy
in 47% of decks
$9.57
Bruvac the Grandiloquent+41% Synergy
in 47% of decks
$45.58
Laboratory Maniac+41% Synergy
in 44% of decks
$1.98
Syr Konrad, the Grim+40% Synergy
in 53% of decks
$1.69
Glimpse the Unthinkable+40% Synergy
in 44% of decks
$3.32
Mesmeric Orb+39% Synergy
in 44% of decks
$17.19
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Criminal Past decks.
Cruel Somnophage+38% Synergy
in 44% of decks
$0.37
Mindcrank+37% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$13.41
The Mindskinner+35% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$2.91
Fraying Sanity+35% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$0.59
Cut Your Losses+35% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$1.92
Maddening Cacophony+34% Synergy
in 44% of decks
$6.44
Consuming Aberration+33% Synergy
in 47% of decks
$0.31
Psychic Corrosion+32% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$4.87
Drown in the Loch+25% Synergy
in 44% of decks
$1.53
Counterspell-1% Synergy
in 56% of decks
$4.36
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Thassa's Oracle+5% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$23.73
Cyclonic Rift+1% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$39.05
Force of Will-1% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$58.52
Vampiric Tutor-2% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$51.77
Mystical Tutor-2% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$17.14
Fierce Guardianship-12% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$67.32
Demonic Tutor-13% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$65.21
Rhystic Study-15% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$67.78
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Criminal Past's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Nemesis of Reason+31% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$3.08
Guiltfeeder+28% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$1.31
Phenax, God of Deception+28% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$12.30
Wonder+27% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$3.65
Hedron Crab+27% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$3.20
Manic Scribe+26% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$0.30
Sewer Nemesis+25% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$1.38
The Ancient One+25% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$1.98
Fleet Swallower+25% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$1.15
Raul, Trouble Shooter+25% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$0.65
Terisian Mindbreaker+22% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$1.04
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker+22% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.12
Devourer of Memory+22% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.18
Persistent Petitioners+22% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.73
Umbris, Fear Manifest+21% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$12.23
Dreamborn Muse+21% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$3.21
Duskmantle Guildmage+20% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.67
Mind Flayer+20% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.41
Nighthowler+19% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.32
Shadow Kin+19% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.68
Stitcher's Supplier+19% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.37
Angel of Suffering+19% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$3.65
Grell Philosopher+18% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.62
Elder Brain+18% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.79
Deranged Assistant+17% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.26
Uchuulon+16% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$4.62
Screaming Swarm+16% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.23
Millikin+14% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.30
Intellect Devourer+14% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.37
Likeness Looter+13% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$2.75
Undead Butler+12% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.40
Wight of Precinct Six+12% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.30
Lazav, the Multifarious+11% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.36
Narcomoeba+11% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.33
Mindwrack Harpy+11% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.32
Golgari Thug+11% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.39
Gyruda, Doom of Depths+10% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.48
Lazav, Dimir Mastermind+10% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.69
Dreadhound+10% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.23
Sludge Monster+9% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.49
Belltower Sphinx+8% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.15
Selhoff Occultist+8% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.12
Hell's Caretaker+8% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$1.51
Starving Revenant+7% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.36
Sheoldred+6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$18.72
Brainstealer Dragon+5% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$12.20
Krydle of Baldur's Gate+5% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.30
Master of Death+4% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.40
Hullbreaker Horror-2% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$6.94
Baleful Strix-10% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$7.70
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Criminal Past safe.
Thought Scour+27% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.37
Didn't Say Please+25% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$0.34
Drown in Dreams+20% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$1.19
Thought Collapse+19% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.35
High Tide+17% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$2.07
Narset's Reversal+16% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$2.71
Psychic Strike+16% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.34
Visions of Beyond+16% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$4.24
Corpse Churn+16% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.10
Grisly Spectacle+15% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.11
Archive Trap+15% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$1.83
Another Chance+12% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.20
Dramatic Reversal+10% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.44
Songs of the Damned+10% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$2.80
Blue Sun's Zenith+8% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$3.24
Pongify+7% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$3.63
Winds of Rebuke+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.24
Overwhelming Remorse+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.16
Mystic Confluence+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.99
Pact of Negation+3% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$15.45
Force of Negation+1% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$45.74
Rapid Hybridization+1% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.96
Dig Through Time0% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.29
Malakir Rebirth-1% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$12.35
Negate-2% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$0.15
Frantic Search-2% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.77
Mana Drain-6% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$54.90
Swan Song-7% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$12.21
An Offer You Can't Refuse-9% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$3.24
Arcane Denial-15% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$2.35
Brainstorm-18% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.55
Dark Ritual-20% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$7.98
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Criminal Past's game plan and control the board.
Breach the Multiverse+24% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$9.29
Dread Return+24% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$0.46
Traumatize+23% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$3.68
Victimize+20% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$1.35
Extract from Darkness+20% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$0.30
Artful Dodge+16% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.50
Psionic Ritual+13% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.42
Windfall+11% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$5.34
Mind Grind+8% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$2.32
Wail of the Forgotten+8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.30
Echoing Return+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.23
Reanimate+6% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$10.65
Tasha's Hideous Laughter+6% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$3.52
Peer into the Abyss+6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$3.43
Mind Funeral+5% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$1.25
Living Death+3% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$5.49
Treasure Cruise-1% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.23
Feed the Swarm-24% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.22
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Altar of Dementia+28% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$17.37
Codex Shredder+20% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.36
Folio of Fancies+19% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$1.87
Palantír of Orthanc+15% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$15.64
Grindstone+13% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$13.91
Ghoulcaller's Bell+13% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.25
Keening Stone+13% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.37
Thrumming Stone+11% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$21.46
Skullclamp+10% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$4.67
Bonehoard+9% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.86
Perpetual Timepiece+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.39
Isochron Scepter+5% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$13.64
Maskwood Nexus+4% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$2.69
Ashnod's Altar+3% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$16.19
Sapphire Medallion+3% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$8.47
Phyrexian Altar+2% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$56.61
Swiftfoot Boots-10% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$1.86
Lightning Greaves-19% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$3.22
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Criminal Past's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Court of Cunning+27% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$4.27
Memory Erosion+18% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$9.59
Mortal Combat+17% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$6.15
Out of the Tombs+16% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$10.50
Drowned Secrets+16% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.65
Cemetery Tampering+13% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.35
Scion of Halaster+11% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.27
Intruder Alarm+10% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$5.98
Omniscience+10% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$5.81
Sphinx's Tutelage+8% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$1.87
Jace's Erasure+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.28
Teferi's Tutelage+6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.29
Propaganda+5% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$2.19
Teferi's Ageless Insight+5% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$5.77
Endless Evil+3% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$3.87
Bloodchief Ascension+1% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$22.48
Mystic Remora0% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$13.57
Kindred Discovery-3% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$5.66
Animate Dead-3% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$7.26
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Criminal Past to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries+25% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$10.77
Jace, Memory Adept+17% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$5.80
Jace, the Perfected Mind+11% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$3.44
Ashiok, Dream Render+10% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$1.25
Ashiok, Sculptor of Fears+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$2.00
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Nephalia Drownyard+32% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$0.30
Drownyard Temple+13% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.30
Dakmor Salvage+13% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.33
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire+11% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$11.76
Duskmantle, House of Shadow+9% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.20
Ipnu Rivulet+8% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.22
Castle Vantress+6% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.34
Emergence Zone+6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$4.24
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth+5% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$50.23
Cabal Coffers+3% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$27.64
Shizo, Death's Storehouse+2% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$33.77
Temple of the False God+1% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.35
Bojuka Bog-1% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$1.35
Rogue's Passage-2% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.38
Otawara, Soaring City-3% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$27.82
Reliquary Tower-6% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$4.38
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Decanter of Endless Water+6% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$4.54
Mind Stone+5% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$0.32
Charcoal Diamond+5% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.37
Dimir Keyrune+3% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.36
Sky Diamond+2% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.28
Thought Vessel+1% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$1.99
Commander's Sphere0% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.19
Arcane Signet-4% Synergy
in 81% of decks
$0.37
Sol Ring-6% Synergy
in 83% of decks
$1.25
Dimir Signet-13% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$0.31
Fellwar Stone-21% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$11.99
Talisman of Dominance-27% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.91
Lands
The mana base foundation for Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Criminal Past decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Terramorphic Expanse+8% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.17
Port of Karfell+6% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.24
Shipwreck Marsh+5% Synergy
in 44% of decks
$1.78
Evolving Wilds+5% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.10
Darkslick Shores+5% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$2.88
Ice Tunnel+3% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.48
Dimir Aqueduct+1% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$0.38
Fetid Pools+1% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.27
Dismal Backwater+1% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.22
Drowned Catacomb0% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$0.93
Choked Estuary-2% Synergy
in 47% of decks
$0.32
Sunken Ruins-3% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.49
Darkwater Catacombs-4% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$0.30
Morphic Pool-4% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$9.95
Command Tower-5% Synergy
in 83% of decks
$0.23
Tainted Isle-5% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$2.22
Undercity Sewers-6% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$15.65
Myriad Landscape-8% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.31
Sunken Hollow-11% Synergy
in 56% of decks
$0.27
Watery Grave-11% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$10.10
Path of Ancestry-12% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.25
Temple of Deceit-13% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.19
Exotic Orchard-15% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.25
Clearwater Pathway-17% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$4.59
Underground River-19% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$1.06
Polluted Delta-22% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$20.95
Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Criminal Past Deck Stats
Based on 36 Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Criminal Past decks.
| Mana value | Cards |
|---|---|
| 1 | 10 |
| 2 | 20 |
| 3 | 13 |
| 4 | 6 |
| 5 | 8 |
| 6 | 2 |
| 7 | 2 |
98
cards
- Creature 28
- Instant 10
- Sorcery 9
- Artifact 10
- Enchantment 5
- Planeswalker 1
- Land 35
| Card type | Cards |
|---|---|
| Creature | 28 |
| Instant | 10 |
| Sorcery | 9 |
| Artifact | 10 |
| Enchantment | 5 |
| Planeswalker | 1 |
| Land | 35 |
Lands: 25 basic, 10 nonbasic
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Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Haunted One
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Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Far Traveler
Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Popular Entertainer
Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Raised by Giants
Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Street Urchin
Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Tavern Brawler
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Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Inspiring Leader
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Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Master Chef
Raul, Trouble Shooter
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Lazav, Dimir Mastermind
Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Scion of Halaster
Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
The Mindskinner
Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Criminal Past
Alora, Merry Thief // Criminal Past
Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Criminal Past
Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Folk Hero
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
The Ancient One
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Neerdiv, Devious DiverOther Available Backgrounds
Zellix, Sanity Flayer can also choose from these 28 other backgrounds:
Haunted One
Agent of the Iron Throne
Scion of Halaster
Inspiring Leader
Cloakwood Hermit
Street Urchin
Cultist of the Absolute
Master Chef
Criminal Past
Noble Heritage
Sword Coast Sailor
Shameless Charlatan
Feywild Visitor
Acolyte of Bahamut
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Candlekeep Sage
Clan Crafter
Dragon Cultist
Dungeon Delver
Faceless One
Far Traveler
Folk Hero
Guild Artisan
Hardy Outlander
Passionate Archaeologist
Popular Entertainer
Raised by Giants
Tavern Brawler
Veteran Soldier