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Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Cultist of the Absolute
Price tag $25.95

Legendary Creature — Horror Enchantment Background

Zellix, Sanity Flayer Cultist of the Absolute
Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for B
Dimir

Playstyle & Strategy

Mill 74% Horrors 9% Tokens 4% Aristocrats 2% Combo 2%
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Creatures

Creatures that carry the Aristocrats plan in Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Cultist of the Absolute decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Thassa's Devourer Thassa's Devourer
+99% Synergy $0.08
Sage of Mysteries Sage of Mysteries
+99% Synergy $0.22
Whispering Wizard Whispering Wizard
+99% Synergy $0.21
Malevolent Witchkite Malevolent Witchkite
+99% Synergy $0.38
Mindwrack Harpy Mindwrack Harpy
+99% Synergy $0.35
Doomwake Giant Doomwake Giant
+99% Synergy $0.33
Amoeboid Changeling Amoeboid Changeling
+99% Synergy $1.14
Forsaken Miner Forsaken Miner
+99% Synergy $1.72
Malevolent Hermit Benevolent Geist Malevolent Hermit
+98% Synergy $1.21
Priest of Forgotten Gods Priest of Forgotten Gods
+98% Synergy $0.61
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+98% Synergy $0.33
Scourge of Nel Toth Scourge of Nel Toth
+98% Synergy $2.15
Woe Strider Woe Strider
+98% Synergy $0.32
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
+97% Synergy $7.69
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+96% Synergy $1.37
Grell Philosopher Grell Philosopher
+96% Synergy $0.64
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+95% Synergy $3.54
Duskmantle Guildmage Duskmantle Guildmage
+95% Synergy $0.62
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+95% Synergy $0.65
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+88% Synergy $0.32
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+87% Synergy $1.14
Consuming Aberration Consuming Aberration
+84% Synergy $0.36

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Cultist of the Absolute's Aristocrats deck ahead.

Meeting of Minds Meeting of Minds
+99% Synergy $0.37
Winds of Rebuke Winds of Rebuke
+99% Synergy $0.29
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+98% Synergy $0.35
Memory Lapse Memory Lapse
+97% Synergy $0.73
Lethal Scheme Lethal Scheme
+97% Synergy $0.28
Perplex Perplex
+97% Synergy $1.75
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+96% Synergy $0.35
Drown in Dreams Drown in Dreams
+95% Synergy $1.83
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+95% Synergy $2.58
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+88% Synergy $0.36
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
+82% Synergy $3.66
Counterspell Counterspell
+44% Synergy $3.32

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Aristocrats game plan forward for Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Cultist of the Absolute.

Pelakka Predation Pelakka Caverns Pelakka Predation
+99% Synergy $0.19
Thought Erasure Thought Erasure
+99% Synergy $0.28
Languish Languish
+99% Synergy $10.05
Asinine Antics Asinine Antics
+99% Synergy $0.86
Black Sun's Zenith Black Sun's Zenith
+98% Synergy $0.37
Psionic Ritual Psionic Ritual
+97% Synergy $0.32
Fractured Sanity Fractured Sanity
+90% Synergy $3.37
Maddening Cacophony Maddening Cacophony
+89% Synergy $6.03

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Cultist of the Absolute Aristocrats decks.

Transmogrant Altar Transmogrant Altar
+99% Synergy $0.16
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
+98% Synergy $0.66
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+87% Synergy $11.87

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Aristocrats strategy in Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Cultist of the Absolute decks.

Medomai's Prophecy Medomai's Prophecy
+99% Synergy $0.20
Mind Slash Mind Slash
+99% Synergy $0.46
The Long Reach of Night Animus of Night's Reach The Long Reach of Night
+99% Synergy $0.26
Faces of the Past Faces of the Past
+99% Synergy $13.18
Estrid's Invocation Estrid's Invocation
+99% Synergy $0.45
The Cruelty of Gix The Cruelty of Gix
+99% Synergy $1.73
Tribute to Horobi Echo of Death's Wail Tribute to Horobi
+99% Synergy $0.28
Copy Enchantment Copy Enchantment
+99% Synergy $1.75
Drowned Secrets Drowned Secrets
+99% Synergy $0.57
King Narfi's Betrayal King Narfi's Betrayal
+98% Synergy $0.26
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+98% Synergy $0.13
Teferi's Tutelage Teferi's Tutelage
+98% Synergy $0.31
Sphinx's Tutelage Sphinx's Tutelage
+97% Synergy $1.24
Endless Evil Endless Evil
+94% Synergy $3.89
Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+94% Synergy $4.49

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Cultist of the Absolute Aristocrats decks.

Ifnir Deadlands Ifnir Deadlands
+99% Synergy $0.28
Desert of the Glorified Desert of the Glorified
+99% Synergy $0.20
Ipnu Rivulet Ipnu Rivulet
+99% Synergy $0.28
Desert of the Mindful Desert of the Mindful
+99% Synergy $0.30
Duskmantle, House of Shadow Duskmantle, House of Shadow
+98% Synergy $0.19
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+96% Synergy $1.06
Restless Reef Restless Reef
+93% Synergy $2.05
Nephalia Drownyard Nephalia Drownyard
+91% Synergy $0.29
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+83% Synergy $1.09

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Cultist of the Absolute's Aristocrats strategy.

Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+42% Synergy $1.04
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+41% Synergy $1.20
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+16% Synergy $0.89
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+12% Synergy $1.55

Lands

The mana base behind Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Cultist of the Absolute's Aristocrats decks.

Pelakka Predation Pelakka Caverns Pelakka Predation
+99% Synergy $0.19
Soured Springs Soured Springs
+97% Synergy $0.27
River of Tears River of Tears
+90% Synergy $0.28
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+88% Synergy $0.36
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+84% Synergy $0.26
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+65% Synergy $0.22
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+60% Synergy $0.38
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
+55% Synergy $2.91
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
+52% Synergy $0.31
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+45% Synergy $1.19
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+34% Synergy $0.33
Command Tower Command Tower
+12% Synergy $0.31
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.08
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.08

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Cultist of the Absolute: Aristocrats.

Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Criminal Past Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Criminal Past
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Criminal Past Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Criminal Past
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Shameless Charlatan Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Shameless Charlatan
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 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 Cloakwood Hermit Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Cloakwood Hermit
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 Feywild Visitor Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Feywild Visitor
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Passionate Archaeologist Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Passionate Archaeologist
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Inspiring Leader Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Inspiring Leader
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Candlekeep Sage Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Candlekeep Sage
Mirko Vosk, Mind Drinker Mirko Vosk, Mind Drinker
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Haunted One Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Haunted One
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Faceless One Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Faceless One
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Dungeon Delver Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Dungeon Delver
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Far Traveler Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Far Traveler
Black Widow, Daring Operative Black Widow, Daring Operative
The Mindskinner The Mindskinner
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Master Chef Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Master Chef
Wrexial, the Risen Deep Wrexial, the Risen Deep
Raul, Trouble Shooter Raul, Trouble Shooter
Phenax, God of Deception Phenax, God of Deception
Lazav, Dimir Mastermind Lazav, Dimir Mastermind
Neerdiv, Devious Diver Neerdiv, Devious Diver
Ambassador Laquatus Ambassador Laquatus
The Ancient One The Ancient One
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
Lazav, Familiar Stranger Lazav, Familiar Stranger
Szadek, Lord of Secrets Szadek, Lord of Secrets
Captain N'ghathrod Captain N'ghathrod
Saruman of Many Colors Saruman of Many Colors

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