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Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Cultist of the Absolute: Combo
Price tag $27.20

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.

Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+60% Synergy $48.48
Force of Will Force of Will
+56% Synergy $70.22
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+44% Synergy $69.44
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+30% Synergy $34.59
Necropotence Necropotence
+30% Synergy $37.03
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+28% Synergy $156.62
The One Ring The One Ring
+27% Synergy $101.75
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+15% Synergy $56.78
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+14% Synergy $70.03
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+11% Synergy $41.26

Creatures

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

Consuming Aberration Consuming Aberration
+85% Synergy $0.32
Imperious Mindbreaker Imperious Mindbreaker
+66% Synergy $0.36
Manic Scribe Manic Scribe
+65% Synergy $0.38
Duskmantle Guildmage Duskmantle Guildmage
+62% Synergy $1.32
Cruel Somnophage Cruel Somnophage
+61% Synergy $0.83
Bruvac the Grandiloquent Bruvac the Grandiloquent
+60% Synergy $45.96
Ruin Crab Ruin Crab
+57% Synergy $2.32
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+55% Synergy $5.36
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+54% Synergy $0.74
Mutated Cultist Mutated Cultist
+33% Synergy $1.56
Selhoff Occultist Selhoff Occultist
+33% Synergy $0.09
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+32% Synergy $4.28
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+32% Synergy $16.65
Malevolent Hermit Benevolent Geist Malevolent Hermit
+32% Synergy $1.01
Eloise, Nephalia Sleuth Eloise, Nephalia Sleuth
+32% Synergy $0.34
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+32% Synergy $1.05
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
+32% Synergy $1.05
Forgotten Creation Forgotten Creation
+30% Synergy $0.21
Captain N'ghathrod Captain N'ghathrod
+30% Synergy $11.74
Terisian Mindbreaker Terisian Mindbreaker
+30% Synergy $2.21
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+28% Synergy $89.91
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+28% Synergy $0.50
Hedron Crab Hedron Crab
+28% Synergy $2.82
Wharf Infiltrator Wharf Infiltrator
+28% Synergy $0.35
Guiltfeeder Guiltfeeder
+28% Synergy $1.03
Nighthowler Nighthowler
+28% Synergy $0.34
Sewer Nemesis Sewer Nemesis
+28% Synergy $0.96
Overcharged Amalgam Overcharged Amalgam
+28% Synergy $0.48
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+27% Synergy $0.94
The Mindskinner The Mindskinner
+26% Synergy $2.99
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+25% Synergy $0.70
Nemesis of Reason Nemesis of Reason
+25% Synergy $3.15
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+23% Synergy $10.47
Notion Thief Notion Thief
+22% Synergy $1.61
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+17% Synergy $6.00

Instants

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

Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
+82% Synergy $1.36
Drown in Dreams Drown in Dreams
+62% Synergy $3.24
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+57% Synergy $49.82
Consult the Star Charts Consult the Star Charts
+49% Synergy $4.19
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+37% Synergy $1.43
Epiphany at the Drownyard Epiphany at the Drownyard
+33% Synergy $0.32
Overwhelming Denial Overwhelming Denial
+33% Synergy $0.23
Twincast Twincast
+33% Synergy $7.38
Engulf the Shore Engulf the Shore
+33% Synergy $2.89
Fatal Push Fatal Push
+32% Synergy $0.88
Far // Away Far // Away
+32% Synergy $0.14
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+31% Synergy $4.19
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+31% Synergy $0.75
Wash Away Wash Away
+31% Synergy $0.38
Memory Lapse Memory Lapse
+31% Synergy $0.53
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+31% Synergy $0.36
Force of Despair Force of Despair
+30% Synergy $6.33
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+30% Synergy $7.84
Thought Collapse Thought Collapse
+30% Synergy $0.37
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+28% Synergy $1.28
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+28% Synergy $18.57
Didn't Say Please Didn't Say Please
+28% Synergy $0.38
Dismember Dismember
+28% Synergy $5.37
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+22% Synergy $0.44
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+20% Synergy $17.28
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+18% Synergy $3.00
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+18% Synergy $7.11
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+18% Synergy $62.01
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+17% Synergy $0.61
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+17% Synergy $0.28
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+17% Synergy $3.27
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+16% Synergy $52.75
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+14% Synergy $26.21
Negate Negate
+1% Synergy $0.14
Counterspell Counterspell
-23% Synergy $3.43

Sorceries

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

Fractured Sanity Fractured Sanity
+90% Synergy $3.27
Maddening Cacophony Maddening Cacophony
+89% Synergy $7.28
Singularity Rupture Singularity Rupture
+87% Synergy $1.09
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+63% Synergy $23.87
Mind Grind Mind Grind
+61% Synergy $4.94
Ponder Ponder
+50% Synergy $2.00
Reanimate Reanimate
+42% Synergy $8.59
Increasing Confusion Increasing Confusion
+33% Synergy $1.03
Eldritch Pact Eldritch Pact
+33% Synergy $0.32
Bloodchief's Thirst Bloodchief's Thirst
+33% Synergy $0.24
Wash Out Wash Out
+33% Synergy $0.43
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
+32% Synergy $3.51
Stock Up Stock Up
+32% Synergy $2.61
Devastation Tide Devastation Tide
+32% Synergy $0.51
Mind Funeral Mind Funeral
+31% Synergy $1.11
Whispering Madness Whispering Madness
+30% Synergy $4.18
Traumatize Traumatize
+28% Synergy $3.87
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+28% Synergy $16.10
Glimpse the Unthinkable Glimpse the Unthinkable
+28% Synergy $3.16
Tasha's Hideous Laughter Tasha's Hideous Laughter
+28% Synergy $3.63
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+27% Synergy $4.22
Extract from Darkness Extract from Darkness
+26% Synergy $0.23
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+24% Synergy $9.77
Preordain Preordain
+23% Synergy $0.66
Damnation Damnation
+23% Synergy $21.38
Windfall Windfall
+20% Synergy $4.34
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+8% Synergy $4.98
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-2% Synergy $0.33

Utility Artifacts

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

Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+95% Synergy $9.09
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
+91% Synergy $3.77
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+88% Synergy $10.64
Riverchurn Monument Riverchurn Monument
+63% Synergy $2.77
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+63% Synergy $16.99
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+57% Synergy $6.62
Tamiyo's Journal Tamiyo's Journal
+33% Synergy $3.44
Ghost Vacuum Ghost Vacuum
+33% Synergy $4.19
Ghoulcaller's Bell Ghoulcaller's Bell
+32% Synergy $0.22
Trepanation Blade Trepanation Blade
+32% Synergy $0.31
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+31% Synergy $2.83
Lantern of Insight Lantern of Insight
+31% Synergy $4.08
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+28% Synergy $18.53
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+6% Synergy $3.93

Enchantments

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

Memory Erosion Memory Erosion
+96% Synergy $8.90
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+94% Synergy $5.83
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+59% Synergy $19.87
In Too Deep In Too Deep
+33% Synergy $0.40
Marit Lage's Slumber Marit Lage's Slumber
+33% Synergy $0.58
Confounding Conundrum Confounding Conundrum
+33% Synergy $0.30
Nowhere to Run Nowhere to Run
+32% Synergy $0.63
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+31% Synergy $7.23
Sphinx's Tutelage Sphinx's Tutelage
+30% Synergy $1.87
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+20% Synergy $14.98
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+20% Synergy $4.02
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+18% Synergy $11.44

Planeswalkers

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

Ashiok, Dream Render Ashiok, Dream Render
+61% Synergy $1.78

Utility Lands

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

Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+95% Synergy $1.56
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+61% Synergy $0.63
Multiversal Passage Multiversal Passage
+49% Synergy $9.89
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+47% Synergy $9.24
Wasteland Wasteland
+33% Synergy $27.58
Boseiju, Who Shelters All Boseiju, Who Shelters All
+33% Synergy $16.90
Mishra's Factory Mishra's Factory
+33% Synergy $0.18
Ipnu Rivulet Ipnu Rivulet
+33% Synergy $0.29
Dark Depths Dark Depths
+33% Synergy $2.14
Hive of the Eye Tyrant Hive of the Eye Tyrant
+33% Synergy $0.40
Mutavault Mutavault
+32% Synergy $4.31
Sunken Palace Sunken Palace
+32% Synergy $0.82
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+30% Synergy $1.71
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+30% Synergy $4.00
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+28% Synergy $39.67
Restless Reef Restless Reef
+27% Synergy $2.60
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+23% Synergy $29.69
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+14% Synergy $57.13

Mana Artifacts

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

Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+32% Synergy $1.15
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+27% Synergy $73.71
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+27% Synergy $158.66
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+26% Synergy $38.08
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+17% Synergy $0.25
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+16% Synergy $0.46
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+12% Synergy $1.40
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+9% Synergy $2.58
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+2% Synergy $2.60
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-26% Synergy $1.19

Lands

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

Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+79% Synergy $19.18
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+68% Synergy $18.92
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+61% Synergy $39.06
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+60% Synergy $7.35
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+57% Synergy $15.52
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+57% Synergy $17.82
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+46% Synergy $2.51
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+35% Synergy $0.36
Frost Marsh Frost Marsh
+33% Synergy $0.81
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+30% Synergy $27.85
Ice Tunnel Ice Tunnel
+28% Synergy $0.44
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+27% Synergy $0.94
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+27% Synergy $0.54
Underground River Underground River
+26% Synergy $1.42
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+26% Synergy $1.41
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+26% Synergy $32.22
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+25% Synergy $0.70
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+25% Synergy $38.66
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+25% Synergy $30.45
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+24% Synergy $49.78
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+22% Synergy $0.44
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+20% Synergy
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+19% Synergy $12.40
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+18% Synergy $3.00
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+18% Synergy $7.11
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+17% Synergy $0.26
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+17% Synergy $0.39
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
+17% Synergy $8.65
Command Tower Command Tower
+12% Synergy $0.25
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+12% Synergy $0.24
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
+9% Synergy $4.24
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+9% Synergy $10.63
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-2% Synergy $0.25
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-11% Synergy $0.70
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-14% Synergy $0.38
Swamp Swamp
-30% Synergy $0.07
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
Mirko Vosk, Mind Drinker Mirko Vosk, Mind Drinker
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
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Far Traveler Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Far Traveler
Wrexial, the Risen Deep Wrexial, the Risen Deep
The Mindskinner The Mindskinner
Raul, Trouble Shooter Raul, Trouble Shooter
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Master Chef Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Master Chef
Lazav, Dimir Mastermind Lazav, Dimir Mastermind
The Ancient One The Ancient One
Lazav, Familiar Stranger Lazav, Familiar Stranger
Neerdiv, Devious Diver Neerdiv, Devious Diver
Phenax, God of Deception Phenax, God of Deception
Saruman of Many Colors Saruman of Many Colors
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Criminal Past Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Criminal Past
Szadek, Lord of Secrets Szadek, Lord of Secrets
The Master, Transcendent The Master, Transcendent
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Criminal Past Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Criminal Past
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Ambassador Laquatus Ambassador Laquatus
Captain N'ghathrod Captain N'ghathrod

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
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Acolyte of Bahamut Acolyte of Bahamut
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Criminal Past Criminal Past
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
Faceless One Faceless One
Folk Hero Folk Hero
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier