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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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High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Cultist of the Absolute's Tokens builds — cards that lean hardest into the Tokens theme.

Visions of Beyond Visions of Beyond
+76% Synergy $5.08
The Mindskinner The Mindskinner
+72% Synergy $2.45
Ruin Crab Ruin Crab
+71% Synergy $1.83
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+70% Synergy $5.65
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+70% Synergy $6.58
Maddening Cacophony Maddening Cacophony
+69% Synergy $6.03
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+67% Synergy $11.87
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+67% Synergy $1.14
Reanimate Reanimate
+54% Synergy $9.76

Game Changers

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

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+17% Synergy $38.67
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+17% Synergy $69.93
Necropotence Necropotence
+17% Synergy $36.65
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+16% Synergy $29.93
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+14% Synergy $165.76
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+13% Synergy $46.80
The One Ring The One Ring
+13% Synergy $115.22
Force of Will Force of Will
+10% Synergy $59.38
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+2% Synergy $57.26
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+1% Synergy $61.95

Creatures

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

Grave Researcher Grave Researcher
+95% Synergy $1.92
Captain N'ghathrod Captain N'ghathrod
+56% Synergy $13.39
Bruvac the Grandiloquent Bruvac the Grandiloquent
+53% Synergy $45.47
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+51% Synergy $0.88
Consuming Aberration Consuming Aberration
+44% Synergy $0.36
Mirelurk Queen Mirelurk Queen
+39% Synergy $0.98
The Haunt of Hightower The Haunt of Hightower
+39% Synergy $2.05
Imperious Mindbreaker Imperious Mindbreaker
+39% Synergy $0.32
Manic Scribe Manic Scribe
+38% Synergy $0.35
Umbris, Fear Manifest Umbris, Fear Manifest
+38% Synergy $12.62
Phenax, God of Deception Phenax, God of Deception
+37% Synergy $16.55
Grell Philosopher Grell Philosopher
+36% Synergy $0.64
Duskmantle Guildmage Duskmantle Guildmage
+35% Synergy $0.62
Guiltfeeder Guiltfeeder
+35% Synergy $1.42
Sewer Nemesis Sewer Nemesis
+35% Synergy $1.33
Cruel Somnophage Cruel Somnophage
+34% Synergy $1.08
Brainstealer Dragon Brainstealer Dragon
+33% Synergy $11.06
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+33% Synergy $1.44
Spellskite Spellskite
+32% Synergy $7.99
Nemesis of Reason Nemesis of Reason
+32% Synergy $3.27
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
+29% Synergy $1.98
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+28% Synergy $5.84
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+24% Synergy $6.29
Nightkin Ambusher Nightkin Ambusher
+19% Synergy $0.35
Venerated Stormsinger Venerated Stormsinger
+19% Synergy $0.25
Relic Golem Relic Golem
+19% Synergy $0.16
Infesting Radroach Infesting Radroach
+19% Synergy $2.32
Vexing Radgull Vexing Radgull
+19% Synergy $1.06
Avenger of the Fallen Avenger of the Fallen
+19% Synergy $0.50
Scholar of the Lost Trove Scholar of the Lost Trove
+19% Synergy $0.27
Hell's Caretaker Hell's Caretaker
+19% Synergy $1.73
Feral Ghoul Feral Ghoul
+19% Synergy $2.48
The Cyber-Controller The Cyber-Controller
+19% Synergy $0.40
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+18% Synergy $0.94
Priest of Forgotten Gods Priest of Forgotten Gods
+18% Synergy $0.61
Metamorphosis Fanatic Metamorphosis Fanatic
+18% Synergy $6.12
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+18% Synergy $17.04
Hoarding Broodlord Hoarding Broodlord
+18% Synergy $5.01
Wight of Precinct Six Wight of Precinct Six
+17% Synergy $0.25
Overlord of the Floodpits Overlord of the Floodpits
+17% Synergy $2.43
Lord of the Void Lord of the Void
+17% Synergy $13.84
Rune-Scarred Demon Rune-Scarred Demon
+16% Synergy $0.91
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+16% Synergy $0.35
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+16% Synergy $3.24
Gyruda, Doom of Depths Gyruda, Doom of Depths
+16% Synergy $0.47
Sepulchral Primordial Sepulchral Primordial
+15% Synergy $0.40
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+15% Synergy $1.62
Nighthowler Nighthowler
+14% Synergy $0.30
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+8% Synergy $0.32
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+7% Synergy $48.86

Instants

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

Drown in Dreams Drown in Dreams
+55% Synergy $1.83
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+49% Synergy $13.47
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+44% Synergy $0.86
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
+42% Synergy $3.66
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+33% Synergy $1.01
Pongify Pongify
+24% Synergy $1.91
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+24% Synergy $3.86
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+24% Synergy $6.91
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+23% Synergy $5.94
Synthetic Destiny Synthetic Destiny
+19% Synergy $0.21
Overwhelming Denial Overwhelming Denial
+19% Synergy $0.17
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+19% Synergy $27.91
Contaminated Drink Contaminated Drink
+19% Synergy $0.38
Turn Aside Turn Aside
+19% Synergy $0.14
Darkness Darkness
+18% Synergy $24.18
Memory Lapse Memory Lapse
+17% Synergy $0.73
Thought Collapse Thought Collapse
+17% Synergy $0.33
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+15% Synergy $0.32
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+15% Synergy $2.58
Didn't Say Please Didn't Say Please
+15% Synergy $0.34
Memory Plunder Memory Plunder
+14% Synergy $1.40
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+13% Synergy $1.67
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+12% Synergy $0.34
Entomb Entomb
+11% Synergy $17.31
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+11% Synergy $49.89
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+10% Synergy $1.41
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+9% Synergy $1.20
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+7% Synergy $16.42
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+6% Synergy $0.32
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+4% Synergy $54.82
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+4% Synergy $0.57
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+2% Synergy $57.71
Negate Negate
-12% Synergy $0.31
Counterspell Counterspell
-35% Synergy $3.32

Sorceries

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

Singularity Rupture Singularity Rupture
+62% Synergy $0.82
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+54% Synergy $16.42
Fractured Sanity Fractured Sanity
+50% Synergy $3.37
Victimize Victimize
+45% Synergy $1.58
Psionic Ritual Psionic Ritual
+37% Synergy $0.32
Glimpse the Unthinkable Glimpse the Unthinkable
+34% Synergy $3.56
Mind Grind Mind Grind
+34% Synergy $2.76
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+33% Synergy $4.67
Extract from Darkness Extract from Darkness
+32% Synergy $0.28
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+30% Synergy $10.56
Deadly Cover-Up Deadly Cover-Up
+19% Synergy $0.46
Nuclear Fallout Nuclear Fallout
+18% Synergy $3.37
Afterlife from the Loam Afterlife from the Loam
+18% Synergy $0.92
From the Catacombs From the Catacombs
+18% Synergy $0.87
Arcane Heist Arcane Heist
+18% Synergy $4.14
Mnemonic Betrayal Mnemonic Betrayal
+17% Synergy $8.14
Whispering Madness Whispering Madness
+17% Synergy $3.82
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+16% Synergy $0.20
Fabricate Fabricate
+16% Synergy $10.13
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+16% Synergy $24.73
Persist Persist
+16% Synergy $1.34
Cut Your Losses Cut Your Losses
+16% Synergy $2.26
Ringsight Ringsight
+14% Synergy $0.43
Dread Return Dread Return
+13% Synergy $0.44
Damnation Damnation
+9% Synergy $20.48
Preordain Preordain
+9% Synergy $0.68
Windfall Windfall
+6% Synergy $5.05
Ponder Ponder
+3% Synergy $2.28
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-14% Synergy $0.16

Utility Artifacts

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

Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+56% Synergy $17.24
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+54% Synergy $9.13
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
+41% Synergy $3.63
Riverchurn Monument Riverchurn Monument
+36% Synergy $2.26
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+34% Synergy $18.32
Nuka-Nuke Launcher Nuka-Nuke Launcher
+19% Synergy $0.37
Profane Memento Profane Memento
+19% Synergy $1.49
Sword of Body and Mind Sword of Body and Mind
+19% Synergy $19.45
Ghoulcaller's Bell Ghoulcaller's Bell
+18% Synergy $0.30
Grindstone Grindstone
+18% Synergy $13.72
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+18% Synergy $21.50
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+17% Synergy $1.93
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+17% Synergy $8.17
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+12% Synergy $4.52
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+11% Synergy $6.98
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+11% Synergy $12.26
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+10% Synergy $0.40
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-4% Synergy $2.28

Enchantments

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

Memory Erosion Memory Erosion
+55% Synergy $9.41
Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+54% Synergy $4.49
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+53% Synergy $5.93
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+32% Synergy $20.47
Chorale of the Void Chorale of the Void
+24% Synergy $0.24
Propaganda Propaganda
+22% Synergy $2.54
Disturbing Conversion Disturbing Conversion
+19% Synergy $0.20
Vault 12: The Necropolis Vault 12: The Necropolis
+19% Synergy $0.69
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
+19% Synergy $0.22
Death in Heaven Death in Heaven
+19% Synergy $0.29
Struggle for Project Purity Struggle for Project Purity
+19% Synergy $4.12
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+18% Synergy $0.13
Sphinx's Tutelage Sphinx's Tutelage
+17% Synergy $1.24
Fraying Sanity Fraying Sanity
+16% Synergy $0.92
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+15% Synergy $1.07
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+12% Synergy $32.24
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+7% Synergy $4.43
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+6% Synergy $5.80
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+5% Synergy $13.04

Planeswalkers

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

Ashiok, Dream Render Ashiok, Dream Render
+34% Synergy $1.51
Tasha, the Witch Queen Tasha, the Witch Queen
+18% Synergy $5.73
Ashiok, Sculptor of Fears Ashiok, Sculptor of Fears
+18% Synergy $2.12
Jace, Memory Adept Jace, Memory Adept
+18% Synergy $3.47
Jace, the Perfected Mind Jace, the Perfected Mind
+17% Synergy $1.92

Battles

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

Invasion of Amonkhet Lazotep Convert Invasion of Amonkhet
+18% Synergy $0.29

Utility Lands

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

Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+45% Synergy $1.34
Restless Reef Restless Reef
+33% Synergy $2.05
Grasping Dunes Grasping Dunes
+19% Synergy $0.33
Boseiju, Who Shelters All Boseiju, Who Shelters All
+19% Synergy $17.95
Duskmantle, House of Shadow Duskmantle, House of Shadow
+18% Synergy $0.19
Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+17% Synergy $0.28
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+17% Synergy $8.61
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+17% Synergy $0.43
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+17% Synergy $1.61
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+12% Synergy $0.39
Nephalia Drownyard Nephalia Drownyard
+11% Synergy $0.29
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+7% Synergy $10.89
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+1% Synergy $28.30
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+1% Synergy $1.93
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-6% Synergy $0.36
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-15% Synergy $3.52

Mana Artifacts

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

Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+22% Synergy $1.04
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+16% Synergy $0.85
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+14% Synergy $81.06
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+13% Synergy $165.23
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+12% Synergy $38.19
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+12% Synergy $1.56
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+11% Synergy $2.50
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-11% Synergy $2.59
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-18% Synergy $1.20

Lands

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

Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+51% Synergy $0.88
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+49% Synergy $13.47
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+45% Synergy $1.19
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+43% Synergy $27.14
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
+43% Synergy $7.72
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+35% Synergy $10.54
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+33% Synergy $1.44
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+24% Synergy $3.86
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+24% Synergy $6.91
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+19% Synergy $7.45
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+18% Synergy $15.18
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+14% Synergy $0.33
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+14% Synergy $32.42
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+12% Synergy $28.70
Command Tower Command Tower
+12% Synergy $0.31
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+12% Synergy $37.29
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+11% Synergy $18.20
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+11% Synergy $9.66
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+11% Synergy $15.97
River of Tears River of Tears
+10% Synergy $0.28
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+9% Synergy $0.26
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+7% Synergy $0.24
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+7% Synergy $20.44
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
+6% Synergy $2.67
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+5% Synergy $0.22
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
+4% Synergy $0.26
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+4% Synergy $0.26
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.25
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.08
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.08
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-4% Synergy $2.91
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
-4% Synergy $4.39
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
-16% Synergy $0.33
Underground River Underground River
-21% Synergy $2.22
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-27% Synergy $0.31

Similar Commanders

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

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