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Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Cultist of the Absolute
Price tag $25.75

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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Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Cultist of the Absolute Combo game on their own.

Necropotence Necropotence
+30% Synergy $38.23
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+29% Synergy $32.89
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+28% Synergy $166.33
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+26% Synergy $43.37
The One Ring The One Ring
+26% Synergy $115.41
Force of Will Force of Will
+23% Synergy $59.96
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+15% Synergy $63.43
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+15% Synergy $69.17
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+11% Synergy $39.16
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+11% Synergy $69.59

Creatures

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

Manic Scribe Manic Scribe
+98% Synergy $0.32
Grave Researcher Grave Researcher
+95% Synergy $1.93
Imperious Mindbreaker Imperious Mindbreaker
+65% Synergy $0.36
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+60% Synergy $2.10
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+58% Synergy $1.82
Ruin Crab Ruin Crab
+58% Synergy $1.34
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+55% Synergy $5.72
Consuming Aberration Consuming Aberration
+51% Synergy $0.35
Dreadfeast Demon Dreadfeast Demon
+33% Synergy $0.32
Selhoff Occultist Selhoff Occultist
+33% Synergy $0.12
Scholar of the Lost Trove Scholar of the Lost Trove
+32% Synergy $0.33
Rakshasa Debaser Rakshasa Debaser
+32% Synergy $0.40
Hell's Caretaker Hell's Caretaker
+32% Synergy $1.67
Mutated Cultist Mutated Cultist
+32% Synergy $1.08
Mirelurk Queen Mirelurk Queen
+32% Synergy $1.14
Archfiend of Despair Archfiend of Despair
+32% Synergy $3.15
The Haunt of Hightower The Haunt of Hightower
+32% Synergy $1.72
Eloise, Nephalia Sleuth Eloise, Nephalia Sleuth
+32% Synergy $0.36
Malevolent Hermit Benevolent Geist Malevolent Hermit
+32% Synergy $1.00
Priest of Forgotten Gods Priest of Forgotten Gods
+32% Synergy $0.59
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+32% Synergy $0.86
Metamorphosis Fanatic Metamorphosis Fanatic
+32% Synergy $5.78
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
+31% Synergy $9.93
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+31% Synergy $17.36
Hoarding Broodlord Hoarding Broodlord
+31% Synergy $5.30
Overlord of the Floodpits Overlord of the Floodpits
+31% Synergy $3.02
Lord of the Void Lord of the Void
+30% Synergy $14.00
Valgavoth, Terror Eater Valgavoth, Terror Eater
+30% Synergy $18.44
Terisian Mindbreaker Terisian Mindbreaker
+30% Synergy $1.10
Rune-Scarred Demon Rune-Scarred Demon
+30% Synergy $1.31
Forgotten Creation Forgotten Creation
+29% Synergy $0.31
Gyruda, Doom of Depths Gyruda, Doom of Depths
+29% Synergy $0.47
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+28% Synergy $0.83
Sepulchral Primordial Sepulchral Primordial
+28% Synergy $0.40
Hedron Crab Hedron Crab
+28% Synergy $3.44
Wharf Infiltrator Wharf Infiltrator
+28% Synergy $0.40
Guiltfeeder Guiltfeeder
+28% Synergy $1.40
Sewer Nemesis Sewer Nemesis
+28% Synergy $1.40
Overcharged Amalgam Overcharged Amalgam
+28% Synergy $0.38
Cruel Somnophage Cruel Somnophage
+27% Synergy $0.90
Nighthowler Nighthowler
+27% Synergy $0.33
Brainstealer Dragon Brainstealer Dragon
+27% Synergy $11.34
Bruvac the Grandiloquent Bruvac the Grandiloquent
+27% Synergy $46.09
Toxrill, the Corrosive Toxrill, the Corrosive
+26% Synergy $18.35
The Mindskinner The Mindskinner
+26% Synergy $3.27
Nemesis of Reason Nemesis of Reason
+25% Synergy $3.04
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+24% Synergy $2.44
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+23% Synergy $11.62
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+20% Synergy $1.67
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+17% Synergy $5.98

Instants

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

Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+62% Synergy $7.28
Drown in Dreams Drown in Dreams
+62% Synergy $1.30
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
+49% Synergy $1.67
Synthetic Destiny Synthetic Destiny
+33% Synergy $0.24
Overwhelming Denial Overwhelming Denial
+33% Synergy $0.22
Epiphany at the Drownyard Epiphany at the Drownyard
+33% Synergy $0.33
Twincast Twincast
+32% Synergy $7.67
Engulf the Shore Engulf the Shore
+32% Synergy $3.09
Turn Aside Turn Aside
+32% Synergy $0.21
Far // Away Far // Away
+32% Synergy $0.18
Wash Away Wash Away
+31% Synergy $0.47
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+31% Synergy $0.77
Memory Lapse Memory Lapse
+31% Synergy $0.59
Thought Collapse Thought Collapse
+30% Synergy $0.35
Visions of Beyond Visions of Beyond
+29% Synergy $4.42
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+28% Synergy $16.27
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+28% Synergy $2.75
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+28% Synergy $0.32
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+26% Synergy $0.57
Entomb Entomb
+24% Synergy $18.32
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+24% Synergy $49.60
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+22% Synergy $13.30
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+21% Synergy $0.45
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+20% Synergy $18.67
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+18% Synergy $54.03
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+17% Synergy $5.74
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+17% Synergy $9.48
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+17% Synergy $1.60
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+15% Synergy $56.44
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+13% Synergy $28.68
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+4% Synergy $0.56

Sorceries

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

Singularity Rupture Singularity Rupture
+86% Synergy $1.79
Whispering Madness Whispering Madness
+63% Synergy $3.71
Glimpse the Unthinkable Glimpse the Unthinkable
+61% Synergy $3.54
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+60% Synergy $17.44
Fractured Sanity Fractured Sanity
+57% Synergy $3.05
Maddening Cacophony Maddening Cacophony
+56% Synergy $6.63
Afterlife from the Loam Afterlife from the Loam
+48% Synergy $1.24
Reanimate Reanimate
+40% Synergy $10.10
Deadly Cover-Up Deadly Cover-Up
+32% Synergy $0.57
Eldritch Pact Eldritch Pact
+32% Synergy $0.37
Increasing Confusion Increasing Confusion
+32% Synergy $0.93
Wash Out Wash Out
+32% Synergy $0.39
From the Catacombs From the Catacombs
+32% Synergy $0.90
Devastation Tide Devastation Tide
+31% Synergy $0.42
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
+31% Synergy $3.59
Mind Funeral Mind Funeral
+30% Synergy $1.33
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+30% Synergy $0.24
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+29% Synergy $23.87
Persist Persist
+29% Synergy $0.71
Cut Your Losses Cut Your Losses
+29% Synergy $1.63
Traumatize Traumatize
+28% Synergy $4.05
Mind Grind Mind Grind
+28% Synergy $2.85
Dread Return Dread Return
+26% Synergy $0.45
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+26% Synergy $4.24
Extract from Darkness Extract from Darkness
+25% Synergy $0.32
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+24% Synergy $10.03
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+23% Synergy $6.73
Windfall Windfall
+19% Synergy $6.10
Victimize Victimize
+18% Synergy $1.25
Ponder Ponder
+17% Synergy $3.54
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-1% Synergy $0.24

Utility Artifacts

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

Mindcrank Mindcrank
+88% Synergy $13.37
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+62% Synergy $17.15
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+61% Synergy $9.71
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+57% Synergy $5.18
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
+41% Synergy $4.67
Tamiyo's Journal Tamiyo's Journal
+32% Synergy $2.66
Trepanation Blade Trepanation Blade
+32% Synergy $0.31
Ghoulcaller's Bell Ghoulcaller's Bell
+32% Synergy $0.30
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+31% Synergy $18.64
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+31% Synergy $2.74
Lantern of Insight Lantern of Insight
+30% Synergy $3.06
Riverchurn Monument Riverchurn Monument
+29% Synergy $1.55
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+27% Synergy $17.97
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+5% Synergy $4.10

Enchantments

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

Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+93% Synergy $4.54
Memory Erosion Memory Erosion
+62% Synergy $9.46
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+59% Synergy $21.34
Chorale of the Void Chorale of the Void
+49% Synergy $0.22
In Too Deep In Too Deep
+33% Synergy $0.73
Confounding Conundrum Confounding Conundrum
+33% Synergy $0.30
Marit Lage's Slumber Marit Lage's Slumber
+32% Synergy $0.54
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
+32% Synergy $0.25
Sphinx's Tutelage Sphinx's Tutelage
+30% Synergy $1.76
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+20% Synergy $4.65
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+18% Synergy $13.77

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Cultist of the Absolute's Combo game plan.

Ashiok, Dream Render Ashiok, Dream Render
+27% Synergy $1.36

Battles

Battles worth siding into a Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Cultist of the Absolute Combo build for the payoff on the back face.

Invasion of Amonkhet Lazotep Convert Invasion of Amonkhet
+31% Synergy $0.25

Utility Lands

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

Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+47% Synergy $7.72
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+45% Synergy $1.24
Grasping Dunes Grasping Dunes
+33% Synergy $0.30
Boseiju, Who Shelters All Boseiju, Who Shelters All
+32% Synergy $17.47
Dark Depths Dark Depths
+32% Synergy $3.06
Sunken Palace Sunken Palace
+32% Synergy $1.20
Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+30% Synergy $0.29
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+30% Synergy $2.71
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+30% Synergy $0.37
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+30% Synergy $2.39
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+27% Synergy $1.40
Restless Reef Restless Reef
+27% Synergy $1.78
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+22% Synergy $28.81
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+13% Synergy $55.48

Mana Artifacts

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

Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+42% Synergy $0.45
Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+32% Synergy $1.58
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+27% Synergy $86.61
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+27% Synergy $167.03
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+26% Synergy $37.42
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+17% Synergy $0.31
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+16% Synergy $0.49
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+12% Synergy $1.34
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+2% Synergy $2.35
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-24% Synergy $0.29

Lands

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

Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+60% Synergy $2.10
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+58% Synergy $1.82
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
+49% Synergy $0.49
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+45% Synergy $14.33
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+44% Synergy $0.45
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+34% Synergy $0.37
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+33% Synergy $19.87
Frost Marsh Frost Marsh
+32% Synergy $0.82
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+30% Synergy $28.05
Ice Tunnel Ice Tunnel
+29% Synergy $0.43
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+27% Synergy $30.56
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+27% Synergy $0.66
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+27% Synergy $1.18
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+26% Synergy $29.04
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+26% Synergy $1.25
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+25% Synergy $37.51
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+25% Synergy $18.38
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+24% Synergy $15.74
River of Tears River of Tears
+23% Synergy $0.33
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+22% Synergy $13.30
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
+22% Synergy $2.08
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+22% Synergy $0.26
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+21% Synergy $0.45
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+17% Synergy $0.29
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+17% Synergy $5.74
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+17% Synergy $9.48
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+17% Synergy $0.29
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+14% Synergy $0.34
Command Tower Command Tower
+12% Synergy $0.25
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+8% Synergy $10.72
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+1% Synergy $0.30
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
0% Synergy $0.19
Underground River Underground River
-8% Synergy $0.59
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-15% Synergy $10.08
Swamp Swamp
-29% Synergy $0.10
Island Island
-30% Synergy $0.07

Similar Commanders

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

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
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
Mirko Vosk, Mind Drinker Mirko Vosk, Mind Drinker
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Far Traveler Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Far Traveler
Black Widow, Daring Operative Black Widow, Daring Operative
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Master Chef Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Master Chef
The Mindskinner The Mindskinner
Phenax, God of Deception Phenax, God of Deception
Raul, Trouble Shooter Raul, Trouble Shooter
Lazav, Dimir Mastermind Lazav, Dimir Mastermind
Wrexial, the Risen Deep Wrexial, the Risen Deep
Neerdiv, Devious Diver Neerdiv, Devious Diver
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
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Cloakwood Hermit Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Cloakwood Hermit
Captain N'ghathrod Captain N'ghathrod
The Ancient One The Ancient One
Ambassador Laquatus Ambassador Laquatus
Lazav, Familiar Stranger Lazav, Familiar Stranger
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer

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