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Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Cultist of the Absolute: Tokens
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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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.

The Mindskinner The Mindskinner
+93% Synergy $2.99
Maddening Cacophony Maddening Cacophony
+89% Synergy $7.28
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+87% Synergy $0.74

Game Changers

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

Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+27% Synergy $69.44
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+27% Synergy $41.26
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+22% Synergy $34.59
Necropotence Necropotence
+22% Synergy $37.03
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+19% Synergy $156.62
The One Ring The One Ring
+18% Synergy $101.75
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+18% Synergy $48.48
Force of Will Force of Will
+15% Synergy $70.22
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+7% Synergy $56.78
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+6% Synergy $70.03

Creatures

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

Captain N'ghathrod Captain N'ghathrod
+72% Synergy $11.74
Bruvac the Grandiloquent Bruvac the Grandiloquent
+69% Synergy $45.96
Ruin Crab Ruin Crab
+67% Synergy $2.32
Consuming Aberration Consuming Aberration
+60% Synergy $0.32
Imperious Mindbreaker Imperious Mindbreaker
+49% Synergy $0.36
Umbris, Fear Manifest Umbris, Fear Manifest
+49% Synergy $12.44
Phenax, God of Deception Phenax, God of Deception
+47% Synergy $15.30
Grell Philosopher Grell Philosopher
+46% Synergy $0.55
Guiltfeeder Guiltfeeder
+45% Synergy $1.03
Cruel Somnophage Cruel Somnophage
+45% Synergy $0.83
Sewer Nemesis Sewer Nemesis
+45% Synergy $0.96
Duskmantle Guildmage Duskmantle Guildmage
+45% Synergy $1.32
Spellskite Spellskite
+43% Synergy $7.89
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+42% Synergy $0.70
Nemesis of Reason Nemesis of Reason
+42% Synergy $3.15
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
+40% Synergy $1.84
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+34% Synergy $6.00
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+26% Synergy $2.44
Infesting Radroach Infesting Radroach
+25% Synergy $0.44
Mirelurk Queen Mirelurk Queen
+25% Synergy $0.46
Relic Golem Relic Golem
+25% Synergy $0.14
Avenger of the Fallen Avenger of the Fallen
+25% Synergy $0.44
Nightkin Ambusher Nightkin Ambusher
+25% Synergy $0.29
Vexing Radgull Vexing Radgull
+25% Synergy $0.39
Venerated Stormsinger Venerated Stormsinger
+25% Synergy $0.33
Skaab Ruinator Skaab Ruinator
+25% Synergy $0.53
Veteran Ice Climber Veteran Ice Climber
+25% Synergy $0.20
The Cyber-Controller The Cyber-Controller
+24% Synergy $0.36
Feral Ghoul Feral Ghoul
+24% Synergy $1.78
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+24% Synergy $16.65
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+24% Synergy $0.75
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+24% Synergy $1.05
Wight of Precinct Six Wight of Precinct Six
+23% Synergy $0.30
Shadow Kin Shadow Kin
+23% Synergy $0.81
The Ancient One The Ancient One
+22% Synergy $2.28
Krydle of Baldur's Gate Krydle of Baldur's Gate
+22% Synergy $0.31
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+21% Synergy $0.32
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+21% Synergy $0.50
Hedron Crab Hedron Crab
+21% Synergy $2.82
Lazav, Dimir Mastermind Lazav, Dimir Mastermind
+21% Synergy $0.73
Forgotten Creation Forgotten Creation
+21% Synergy $0.21
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+20% Synergy $1.72
Brainstealer Dragon Brainstealer Dragon
+19% Synergy $11.71
Nighthowler Nighthowler
+19% Synergy $0.34
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+19% Synergy $0.94
Silent Hallcreeper Silent Hallcreeper
+17% Synergy $1.98
Spark Double Spark Double
+15% Synergy $13.50
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+15% Synergy $10.47
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+13% Synergy $0.26
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+12% Synergy $52.17

Instants

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

Visions of Beyond Visions of Beyond
+71% Synergy $4.66
Drown in Dreams Drown in Dreams
+71% Synergy $3.24
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+59% Synergy $3.27
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
+56% Synergy $1.36
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+40% Synergy $12.67
Pongify Pongify
+35% Synergy $1.98
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+34% Synergy $3.00
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+34% Synergy $7.11
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+30% Synergy $26.21
Overwhelming Denial Overwhelming Denial
+25% Synergy $0.23
Contaminated Drink Contaminated Drink
+25% Synergy $0.27
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+24% Synergy $1.46
Darkness Darkness
+23% Synergy $23.67
Thought Collapse Thought Collapse
+22% Synergy $0.37
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+20% Synergy $1.43
Didn't Say Please Didn't Say Please
+20% Synergy $0.38
Memory Plunder Memory Plunder
+19% Synergy $1.28
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+19% Synergy $0.70
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+18% Synergy $0.38
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+16% Synergy $49.82
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+15% Synergy $0.60
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+14% Synergy $4.19
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+12% Synergy $17.28
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+11% Synergy $0.28
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+9% Synergy $0.61
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+9% Synergy $62.01
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+8% Synergy $52.75
Negate Negate
-8% Synergy $0.14
Counterspell Counterspell
-31% Synergy $3.43

Sorceries

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

Fractured Sanity Fractured Sanity
+65% Synergy $3.27
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+65% Synergy $7.08
Singularity Rupture Singularity Rupture
+54% Synergy $1.09
Reanimate Reanimate
+50% Synergy $8.59
Psionic Ritual Psionic Ritual
+47% Synergy $0.32
Mind Grind Mind Grind
+45% Synergy $4.94
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+44% Synergy $16.10
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+43% Synergy $4.22
Extract from Darkness Extract from Darkness
+43% Synergy $0.23
Victimize Victimize
+36% Synergy $2.02
Arcane Heist Arcane Heist
+24% Synergy $4.68
Nuclear Fallout Nuclear Fallout
+24% Synergy $4.04
Fabricate Fabricate
+22% Synergy $9.41
Mnemonic Betrayal Mnemonic Betrayal
+22% Synergy $10.27
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+21% Synergy $23.87
Glimpse the Unthinkable Glimpse the Unthinkable
+20% Synergy $3.16
Ringsight Ringsight
+20% Synergy $0.34
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+16% Synergy $9.77
Preordain Preordain
+15% Synergy $0.66
Damnation Damnation
+15% Synergy $21.38
Windfall Windfall
+12% Synergy $4.34
Ponder Ponder
+9% Synergy $2.00
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-10% Synergy $0.33

Utility Artifacts

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

Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+71% Synergy $16.99
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+70% Synergy $9.09
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+66% Synergy $6.62
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+63% Synergy $10.64
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
+57% Synergy $3.77
Riverchurn Monument Riverchurn Monument
+46% Synergy $2.77
Nuka-Nuke Launcher Nuka-Nuke Launcher
+25% Synergy $0.35
Ghoulcaller's Bell Ghoulcaller's Bell
+24% Synergy $0.22
Grindstone Grindstone
+24% Synergy $13.39
Profane Memento Profane Memento
+24% Synergy $1.32
Sword of Body and Mind Sword of Body and Mind
+24% Synergy $16.68
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+23% Synergy $3.93
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+23% Synergy $2.83
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+22% Synergy $5.68
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+20% Synergy $18.53
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+17% Synergy $10.47
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+17% Synergy $6.10
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+15% Synergy $0.45
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
0% Synergy $2.99

Enchantments

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

Memory Erosion Memory Erosion
+71% Synergy $8.90
Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+69% Synergy $4.07
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+44% Synergy $5.83
Propaganda Propaganda
+33% Synergy $3.52
Disturbing Conversion Disturbing Conversion
+25% Synergy $0.07
Vault 12: The Necropolis Vault 12: The Necropolis
+25% Synergy $0.35
Death in Heaven Death in Heaven
+25% Synergy $0.32
Struggle for Project Purity Struggle for Project Purity
+24% Synergy $4.02
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+23% Synergy $0.17
Sphinx's Tutelage Sphinx's Tutelage
+22% Synergy $1.87
Fraying Sanity Fraying Sanity
+21% Synergy $0.49
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+20% Synergy $1.08
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+18% Synergy $19.87
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+18% Synergy $35.19
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+12% Synergy $14.98
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+12% Synergy $4.02
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+10% Synergy $11.44

Planeswalkers

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

Ashiok, Dream Render Ashiok, Dream Render
+44% Synergy $1.78
Tasha, the Witch Queen Tasha, the Witch Queen
+24% Synergy $6.94
Ashiok, Sculptor of Fears Ashiok, Sculptor of Fears
+24% Synergy $1.93
Jace, the Perfected Mind Jace, the Perfected Mind
+23% Synergy $1.70
Jace, Memory Adept Jace, Memory Adept
+23% Synergy $2.54

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
+62% Synergy $1.56
Boseiju, Who Shelters All Boseiju, Who Shelters All
+25% Synergy $16.90
Duskmantle, House of Shadow Duskmantle, House of Shadow
+23% Synergy $0.19
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+22% Synergy $9.24
Restless Reef Restless Reef
+18% Synergy $2.60
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+17% Synergy $0.35
Nephalia Drownyard Nephalia Drownyard
+16% Synergy $0.25
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+13% Synergy $11.57
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+11% Synergy $0.63
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+7% Synergy $31.72
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-2% Synergy $0.36
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-11% Synergy $2.76

Mana Artifacts

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

Mox Amber Mox Amber
+19% Synergy $73.71
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+19% Synergy $158.66
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+18% Synergy $38.08
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+17% Synergy $2.58
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+16% Synergy $0.46
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+16% Synergy $1.91
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+12% Synergy $1.40
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-6% Synergy $2.60
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-9% Synergy $1.19

Lands

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

Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+64% Synergy $27.85
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+46% Synergy $2.51
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+42% Synergy $0.70
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+40% Synergy $12.67
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+35% Synergy $7.35
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+34% Synergy $3.00
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+34% Synergy $7.11
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
+34% Synergy $8.65
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+28% Synergy $19.18
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+27% Synergy $12.40
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+26% Synergy $10.63
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+19% Synergy $39.06
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+19% Synergy $0.94
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+18% Synergy $18.92
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+18% Synergy $32.22
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+17% Synergy $38.66
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+17% Synergy $17.82
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+16% Synergy $15.52
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+15% Synergy $0.25
Command Tower Command Tower
+12% Synergy $0.25
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
+11% Synergy $2.49
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+10% Synergy $0.36
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+9% Synergy $0.26
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
+9% Synergy $0.18
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+8% Synergy $0.39
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.07
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.07
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
0% Synergy $4.24
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-7% Synergy $0.36
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
-13% Synergy $0.31
Underground River Underground River
-15% Synergy $1.42
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-19% Synergy $0.70
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-22% Synergy $0.38

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
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