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Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Criminal Past
Price tag $25.60

Legendary Creature — Horror Enchantment Background

Zellix, Sanity Flayer Criminal Past
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Dimir

Playstyle & Strategy

Mill 68% Persistent Petitioners 23% Graveyard 5%
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Game Changers

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

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+96% Synergy $32.89

Creatures

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

Blight Titan Blight Titan
+99% Synergy $0.40
Infesting Radroach Infesting Radroach
+99% Synergy $1.75
Barrowgoyf Barrowgoyf
+99% Synergy $15.65
Cathartic Adept Cathartic Adept
+99% Synergy $0.25
Eye Collector Eye Collector
+99% Synergy $0.19
Merfolk Secretkeeper Merfolk Secretkeeper
+99% Synergy $0.26
Wandering Archaic Explore the Vastlands Wandering Archaic
+99% Synergy $8.05
Raul, Trouble Shooter Raul, Trouble Shooter
+99% Synergy $1.25
Angel of Suffering Angel of Suffering
+99% Synergy $4.20
Jace, Vryn's Prodigy Jace, Telepath Unbound Jace, Vryn's Prodigy
+99% Synergy $7.53
Geth, Lord of the Vault Geth, Lord of the Vault
+98% Synergy $0.80
Dreadhound Dreadhound
+98% Synergy $0.27
Avatar of Woe Avatar of Woe
+98% Synergy $6.65
Manic Scribe Manic Scribe
+98% Synergy $0.32
Krydle of Baldur's Gate Krydle of Baldur's Gate
+97% Synergy $0.26
Fleet Swallower Fleet Swallower
+97% Synergy $1.22
Phenax, God of Deception Phenax, God of Deception
+97% Synergy $11.43
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
+97% Synergy $2.49
The Ancient One The Ancient One
+96% Synergy $1.63
Cruel Somnophage Cruel Somnophage
+94% Synergy $0.90
Archon of Cruelty Archon of Cruelty
+94% Synergy $1.69
Bruvac the Grandiloquent Bruvac the Grandiloquent
+93% Synergy $46.09
Ruin Crab Ruin Crab
+91% Synergy $1.34
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+87% Synergy $1.67

Instants

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

Dream Twist Dream Twist
+99% Synergy $0.21
Corpse Churn Corpse Churn
+99% Synergy $0.10
Didn't Say Please Didn't Say Please
+95% Synergy $0.33
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+93% Synergy $0.57
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+73% Synergy $1.72

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Graveyard game plan forward for Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Criminal Past.

Grave Strength Grave Strength
+99% Synergy $0.24
Memory Sluice Memory Sluice
+99% Synergy $0.41
Ancestral Vision Ancestral Vision
+99% Synergy $0.62
Tome Scour Tome Scour
+99% Synergy $0.22
Grasping Tentacles Grasping Tentacles
+98% Synergy $0.90
Charnel Serenade Charnel Serenade
+98% Synergy $0.31
Blood Money Blood Money
+97% Synergy $2.69

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Criminal Past Graveyard decks.

Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+99% Synergy $12.64
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+98% Synergy $0.35
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+97% Synergy $1.57
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+94% Synergy $9.71
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+88% Synergy $13.37
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+75% Synergy $1.98
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+72% Synergy $4.10

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Graveyard strategy in Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Criminal Past decks.

Locked in the Cemetery Locked in the Cemetery
+99% Synergy $0.06
Oppression Oppression
+99% Synergy $4.79
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
+99% Synergy $0.25
Combat Research Combat Research
+98% Synergy $0.51
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+98% Synergy $2.84
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+98% Synergy $2.60
Haunted One Haunted One
+97% Synergy $5.47
Sphinx's Tutelage Sphinx's Tutelage
+97% Synergy $1.76
Fraying Sanity Fraying Sanity
+96% Synergy $0.75
Memory Erosion Memory Erosion
+95% Synergy $9.46
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+94% Synergy $30.52
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+93% Synergy $4.54
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+86% Synergy $4.65

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Criminal Past's Graveyard game plan.

Ashiok, Sculptor of Fears Ashiok, Sculptor of Fears
+98% Synergy $2.04
Jace, Memory Adept Jace, Memory Adept
+98% Synergy $5.58
Jace, the Perfected Mind Jace, the Perfected Mind
+97% Synergy $2.90

Utility Lands

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

Restless Reef Restless Reef
+94% Synergy $1.78

Mana Artifacts

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

Dimir Cluestone Dimir Cluestone
+98% Synergy $0.18
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+42% Synergy $0.45
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+16% Synergy $0.49
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+12% Synergy $1.34

Lands

The mana base behind Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Criminal Past's Graveyard decks.

Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
+86% Synergy $2.48
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+75% Synergy $10.72
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+59% Synergy $1.25
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
+55% Synergy $2.08
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+44% Synergy $0.45
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.10
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.07

Similar Commanders

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

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 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 Haunted One Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Haunted One
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
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Inspiring Leader Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Inspiring Leader
Mirko Vosk, Mind Drinker Mirko Vosk, Mind Drinker
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Faceless One Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Faceless One
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Master Chef Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Master Chef
Raul, Trouble Shooter Raul, Trouble Shooter
Phenax, God of Deception Phenax, God of Deception
Wrexial, the Risen Deep Wrexial, the Risen Deep
The Mindskinner The Mindskinner
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Scion of Halaster Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Scion of Halaster
Lazav, Dimir Mastermind Lazav, Dimir Mastermind
Neerdiv, Devious Diver Neerdiv, Devious Diver
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
The Ancient One The Ancient One
Alora, Merry Thief Criminal Past Alora, Merry Thief // Criminal Past
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Criminal Past Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Criminal Past
Lazav, Familiar Stranger Lazav, Familiar Stranger
Captain N'ghathrod Captain N'ghathrod
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Folk Hero Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Folk Hero

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
Criminal Past Criminal Past
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
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
Faceless One Faceless One
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Folk Hero Folk Hero
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier