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Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Dragon Cultist
Price tag $19.23

Legendary Creature — Horror Enchantment Background

Zellix, Sanity Flayer Dragon Cultist
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Izzet

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4325 Current Rank
#3580 Last Week

Links & Decks

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Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Dragon Cultist.

Breya, Etherium Shaper vs Varis vs Hashaton, Scarab's Fist vs Zellix, Sanity Flayer gameplay

Breya, Etherium Shaper vs Varis vs Hashaton, Scarab's Fist vs Zellix, Sanity Flayer gameplay

Archenemy Fan Requests | Commander VS | Magic: the Gathering Gameplay

Archenemy Fan Requests | Commander VS | Magic: the Gathering Gameplay

Obeka vs Zellix / Scion of Halaster vs Mila/Lukka vs Aragorn | EDH Gameplay | Smooth Brain EDH

Obeka vs Zellix / Scion of Halaster vs Mila/Lukka vs Aragorn | EDH Gameplay | Smooth Brain EDH

MAMTG #cEDH S3 E20 | MTG cEDH Gameplay | Command Zone, Kingdoms TV, Mab the Queen |

MAMTG #cEDH S3 E20 | MTG cEDH Gameplay | Command Zone, Kingdoms TV, Mab the Queen |

Playing with Precons! Zellix vs Burakos vs Durnan vs Baeloth EDH / CMDR game play

Playing with Precons! Zellix vs Burakos vs Durnan vs Baeloth EDH / CMDR game play

Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate Precon Stream + Normal #EDH / #CMDR games!

Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate Precon Stream + Normal #EDH / #CMDR games!

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Dragon Cultist decks.

The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
+49% Synergy $2.29

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Dragon Cultist's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Niv-Mizzet, Visionary Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
+89% Synergy $7.79
Hedron Crab Hedron Crab
+67% Synergy $2.64
Wrathful Red Dragon Wrathful Red Dragon
+65% Synergy $3.35
Astral Dragon Astral Dragon
+64% Synergy $15.83
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
+55% Synergy $1.06
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+37% Synergy $7.21
Capricious Hellraiser Capricious Hellraiser
+33% Synergy $0.36
Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge
+33% Synergy $0.23
Icefall Regent Icefall Regent
+33% Synergy $0.88
Red Dragon Red Dragon
+33% Synergy $0.21
Themberchaud Themberchaud
+33% Synergy $16.75
Thunder Dragon Thunder Dragon
+33% Synergy $0.61
Bruvac the Grandiloquent Bruvac the Grandiloquent
+33% Synergy $43.27
Chancellor of the Forge Chancellor of the Forge
+33% Synergy $0.81
General Kreat, the Boltbringer General Kreat, the Boltbringer
+33% Synergy $6.97
Grell Philosopher Grell Philosopher
+33% Synergy $0.43
Persistent Petitioners Persistent Petitioners
+33% Synergy $0.87
Ruin Crab Ruin Crab
+33% Synergy $1.56
Shadow Kin Shadow Kin
+33% Synergy $0.71
Undead Alchemist Undead Alchemist
+33% Synergy $0.58
Blast-Furnace Hellkite Blast-Furnace Hellkite
+32% Synergy $2.68
Dragon Mage Dragon Mage
+32% Synergy $0.24
Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest
+32% Synergy $6.14
Firkraag, Cunning Instigator Firkraag, Cunning Instigator
+32% Synergy $6.38
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+32% Synergy $24.25
Ganax, Astral Hunter Ganax, Astral Hunter
+32% Synergy $0.51
Hypersonic Dragon Hypersonic Dragon
+32% Synergy $0.18
Jin-Gitaxias The Great Synthesis Jin-Gitaxias
+32% Synergy $13.64
Lathliss, Dragon Queen Lathliss, Dragon Queen
+32% Synergy $1.03
Scourge of Valkas Scourge of Valkas
+32% Synergy $4.46
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+31% Synergy $0.50
Galazeth Prismari Galazeth Prismari
+31% Synergy $3.07
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+31% Synergy $20.87
Vengeful Ancestor Vengeful Ancestor
+31% Synergy $0.28
Agate Instigator Agate Instigator
+31% Synergy $7.93
Krenko, Mob Boss Krenko, Mob Boss
+31% Synergy $0.83
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+31% Synergy $21.91
Rapid Augmenter Rapid Augmenter
+31% Synergy $0.15
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
+31% Synergy $6.98
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
+31% Synergy $1.18
Molten Gatekeeper Molten Gatekeeper
+30% Synergy $0.23
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+30% Synergy $0.75
Witty Roastmaster Witty Roastmaster
+30% Synergy $0.38
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+28% Synergy $0.53
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+28% Synergy $1.00
Firespitter Whelp Firespitter Whelp
+28% Synergy $0.16
Sprite Dragon Sprite Dragon
+28% Synergy $0.72
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
+24% Synergy $24.11
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+21% Synergy $1.51
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
-1% Synergy $1.19

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Dragon Cultist safe.

Rain of Revelation Rain of Revelation
+33% Synergy $0.09
Channeled Force Channeled Force
+32% Synergy $0.12
Fury Storm Fury Storm
+32% Synergy $3.74
Telling Time Telling Time
+32% Synergy $0.15
Anticipate Anticipate
+31% Synergy $0.06
High Tide High Tide
+28% Synergy $1.20
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+28% Synergy $0.42
Refute Refute
+28% Synergy $0.09
Impulse Impulse
+28% Synergy $0.11
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+26% Synergy $0.18
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+18% Synergy $0.30
Big Score Big Score
+12% Synergy $0.69
Consider Consider
+12% Synergy $0.44
Opt Opt
-3% Synergy $0.14
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-7% Synergy $0.44
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-12% Synergy $1.35

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Dragon Cultist's game plan and control the board.

Dragon's Approach Dragon's Approach
+66% Synergy $1.71
Notorious Throng Notorious Throng
+33% Synergy $1.91
Scour All Possibilities Scour All Possibilities
+33% Synergy $0.09
Traumatize Traumatize
+33% Synergy $5.37
Breakthrough Breakthrough
+32% Synergy $0.15
Ill-Timed Explosion Ill-Timed Explosion
+31% Synergy $0.25
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+30% Synergy $0.50
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+28% Synergy $0.18
Fabricate Fabricate
+24% Synergy $8.73
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+18% Synergy $0.22
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+14% Synergy $0.20
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+14% Synergy $0.98
Ponder Ponder
-5% Synergy $1.32

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Mindcrank Mindcrank
+67% Synergy $16.33
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+66% Synergy $10.68
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+33% Synergy $12.29
Riverchurn Monument Riverchurn Monument
+33% Synergy $1.41
Thrumming Stone Thrumming Stone
+33% Synergy $15.30
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+32% Synergy $1.73
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+32% Synergy $1.60
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+32% Synergy $0.12
Sentinel Tower Sentinel Tower
+32% Synergy $1.61
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+32% Synergy $8.98
Spellbook Spellbook
+30% Synergy $1.50
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+28% Synergy $18.25
Twinning Staff Twinning Staff
+28% Synergy $6.38
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+27% Synergy $7.69
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+9% Synergy $4.54
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+4% Synergy $1.32

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Dragon Cultist's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Arcane Adaptation Arcane Adaptation
+33% Synergy $1.63
Brazen Cannonade Brazen Cannonade
+33% Synergy $0.86
Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+33% Synergy $2.49
Memory Erosion Memory Erosion
+33% Synergy $6.93
Quest for Pure Flame Quest for Pure Flame
+33% Synergy $0.51
Teferi's Tutelage Teferi's Tutelage
+33% Synergy $0.33
Pyromancer Ascension Pyromancer Ascension
+33% Synergy $0.25
Intruder Alarm Intruder Alarm
+32% Synergy $2.90
Leyline of Transformation Leyline of Transformation
+32% Synergy $0.36
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+32% Synergy $4.58
Dragon Tempest Dragon Tempest
+31% Synergy $3.25
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+30% Synergy $3.99
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
+30% Synergy $0.74
Swarm Intelligence Swarm Intelligence
+28% Synergy $0.37
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+24% Synergy $1.76
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+18% Synergy $0.42
Curiosity Curiosity
+10% Synergy $0.51

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+64% Synergy $0.48
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+35% Synergy $5.96
Shelldock Isle Shelldock Isle
+33% Synergy $2.52
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+30% Synergy $0.40
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+28% Synergy $9.63
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+7% Synergy $1.38
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-17% Synergy $2.59

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+16% Synergy $0.17
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-21% Synergy $1.39
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-51% Synergy $0.51

Lands

The mana base foundation for Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Dragon Cultist decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Lazotep Quarry Lazotep Quarry
+33% Synergy $3.43
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+31% Synergy $0.64
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+25% Synergy $0.32
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
+25% Synergy $0.24
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
+23% Synergy $0.25
Training Center Training Center
+22% Synergy $10.00
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+20% Synergy $0.18
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+15% Synergy $0.07
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
+13% Synergy $15.19
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
+10% Synergy $0.29
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+3% Synergy $23.48
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-9% Synergy $0.14
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-13% Synergy $17.87
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-25% Synergy $0.34
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-31% Synergy $0.33
Command Tower Command Tower
-54% Synergy $0.26

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Dragon Cultist.

Zellix, Sanity Flayer Guild Artisan Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Guild Artisan
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Passionate Archaeologist Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Passionate Archaeologist
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Popular Entertainer Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Popular Entertainer
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Street Urchin Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Street Urchin
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Tavern Brawler Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Tavern Brawler
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Esior, Wardwing Familiar Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Esior, Wardwing Familiar Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Siani, Eye of the Storm Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Dragon Cultist Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Dragon Cultist
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Guild Artisan Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Guild Artisan
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Passionate Archaeologist Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Passionate Archaeologist
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Popular Entertainer Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Popular Entertainer
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Street Urchin Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Street Urchin
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Tavern Brawler Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Tavern Brawler
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Ganax, Astral Hunter Candlekeep Sage Ganax, Astral Hunter // Candlekeep Sage
Ganax, Astral Hunter Clan Crafter Ganax, Astral Hunter // Clan Crafter
Ganax, Astral Hunter Dungeon Delver Ganax, Astral Hunter // Dungeon Delver
Ganax, Astral Hunter Feywild Visitor Ganax, Astral Hunter // Feywild Visitor
Ganax, Astral Hunter Shameless Charlatan Ganax, Astral Hunter // Shameless Charlatan
Ganax, Astral Hunter Sword Coast Sailor Ganax, Astral Hunter // Sword Coast Sailor

Other Available Backgrounds

Zellix, Sanity Flayer can also choose from these 26 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
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Master Chef Master Chef
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Criminal Past Criminal Past
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
Faceless One Faceless One
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Folk Hero Folk Hero
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier