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Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Dragon Cultist
Price tag $24.44

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.

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Mana Pool $18.65
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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 in 50% of decks $3.71

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Dragon Cultist's abilities and overall game plan.

Niv-Mizzet, Visionary Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
+89% Synergy in 100% of decks $7.01
Hedron Crab Hedron Crab
+67% Synergy in 67% of decks $3.20
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+67% Synergy in 67% of decks $13.41
Dragon's Approach Dragon's Approach
+66% Synergy in 67% of decks $2.11
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+66% Synergy in 67% of decks $9.57
Wrathful Red Dragon Wrathful Red Dragon
+65% Synergy in 67% of decks $12.35
Astral Dragon Astral Dragon
+64% Synergy in 67% of decks $37.59
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+64% Synergy in 67% of decks $2.27
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
+55% Synergy in 67% of decks $1.00
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $3.71

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 in 100% of decks $7.01
Hedron Crab Hedron Crab
+67% Synergy in 67% of decks $3.20
Wrathful Red Dragon Wrathful Red Dragon
+65% Synergy in 67% of decks $12.35
Astral Dragon Astral Dragon
+64% Synergy in 67% of decks $37.59
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
+55% Synergy in 67% of decks $1.00
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+37% Synergy in 67% of decks $5.47
Capricious Hellraiser Capricious Hellraiser
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.35
Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.37
Icefall Regent Icefall Regent
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.50
Red Dragon Red Dragon
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.26
Themberchaud Themberchaud
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $20.77
Thunder Dragon Thunder Dragon
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.44
Bruvac the Grandiloquent Bruvac the Grandiloquent
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $45.38
Chancellor of the Forge Chancellor of the Forge
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.03
General Kreat, the Boltbringer General Kreat, the Boltbringer
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $7.54
Grell Philosopher Grell Philosopher
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.62
Persistent Petitioners Persistent Petitioners
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.73
Ruin Crab Ruin Crab
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.69
Shadow Kin Shadow Kin
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.68
Undead Alchemist Undead Alchemist
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.82
Blast-Furnace Hellkite Blast-Furnace Hellkite
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $4.14
Dragon Mage Dragon Mage
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.19
Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $4.32
Firkraag, Cunning Instigator Firkraag, Cunning Instigator
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $3.87
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $29.04
Ganax, Astral Hunter Ganax, Astral Hunter
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $5.42
Hypersonic Dragon Hypersonic Dragon
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.34
Jin-Gitaxias The Great Synthesis Jin-Gitaxias
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $12.96
Lathliss, Dragon Queen Lathliss, Dragon Queen
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.49
Scourge of Valkas Scourge of Valkas
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $3.92
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.50
Galazeth Prismari Galazeth Prismari
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.33
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $26.56
Vengeful Ancestor Vengeful Ancestor
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.54
Agate Instigator Agate Instigator
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $8.61
Krenko, Mob Boss Krenko, Mob Boss
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.88
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $27.94
Rapid Augmenter Rapid Augmenter
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.29
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $10.53
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.12
Molten Gatekeeper Molten Gatekeeper
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.22
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.65
Witty Roastmaster Witty Roastmaster
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.87
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.78
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.96
Firespitter Whelp Firespitter Whelp
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.34
Sprite Dragon Sprite Dragon
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.61
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
+24% Synergy in 33% of decks $18.22
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+21% Synergy in 33% of decks $3.28
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
-1% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.77

Instants

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

Rain of Revelation Rain of Revelation
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.19
Channeled Force Channeled Force
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.24
Fury Storm Fury Storm
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $5.42
Telling Time Telling Time
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.33
Anticipate Anticipate
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.14
High Tide High Tide
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.07
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.99
Refute Refute
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.23
Impulse Impulse
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.19
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+26% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.34
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+18% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.32
Big Score Big Score
+12% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.49
Consider Consider
+12% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.29
Opt Opt
-3% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.30
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-7% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.78
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-12% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.55

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 in 67% of decks $2.11
Notorious Throng Notorious Throng
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $3.48
Scour All Possibilities Scour All Possibilities
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.18
Traumatize Traumatize
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $3.68
Breakthrough Breakthrough
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.27
Ill-Timed Explosion Ill-Timed Explosion
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.31
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.39
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.30
Fabricate Fabricate
+24% Synergy in 33% of decks $10.54
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+18% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.23
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+14% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.34
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+14% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.93
Ponder Ponder
-5% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.85

Utility Artifacts

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

Mindcrank Mindcrank
+67% Synergy in 67% of decks $13.41
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+66% Synergy in 67% of decks $9.57
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $17.37
Riverchurn Monument Riverchurn Monument
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.49
Thrumming Stone Thrumming Stone
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $21.46
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $3.17
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.69
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.35
Sentinel Tower Sentinel Tower
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $3.07
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $8.81
Spellbook Spellbook
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $3.87
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $24.42
Twinning Staff Twinning Staff
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $18.31
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+27% Synergy in 33% of decks $11.49
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+9% Synergy in 33% of decks $4.83
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+4% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.86

Enchantments

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

Arcane Adaptation Arcane Adaptation
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $3.44
Brazen Cannonade Brazen Cannonade
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.74
Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $4.27
Memory Erosion Memory Erosion
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $9.59
Quest for Pure Flame Quest for Pure Flame
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.38
Teferi's Tutelage Teferi's Tutelage
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.29
Pyromancer Ascension Pyromancer Ascension
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.31
Intruder Alarm Intruder Alarm
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $5.98
Leyline of Transformation Leyline of Transformation
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.62
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $4.87
Dragon Tempest Dragon Tempest
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $3.45
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $5.66
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $5.98
Swarm Intelligence Swarm Intelligence
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.38
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+24% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.35
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+18% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.94
Curiosity Curiosity
+10% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.35

Utility Lands

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

Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+64% Synergy in 67% of decks $2.27
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+35% Synergy in 50% of decks $6.77
Shelldock Isle Shelldock Isle
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.33
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.31
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $8.29
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+7% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.32
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-17% Synergy in 33% of decks $4.38

Mana Artifacts

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

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+16% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.20
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-21% Synergy in 67% of decks $1.27
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-51% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.39

Lands

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

Lazotep Quarry Lazotep Quarry
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $3.69
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.38
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+25% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.35
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
+25% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.29
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
+23% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.31
Training Center Training Center
+22% Synergy in 67% of decks $17.71
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+20% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.17
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+15% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.10
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
+13% Synergy in 33% of decks $14.82
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
+10% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.30
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+3% Synergy in 33% of decks $33.29
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-9% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.31
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-13% Synergy in 33% of decks $10.27
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-25% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.30
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-31% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.38
Command Tower Command Tower
-54% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.22

Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Dragon Cultist Deck Stats

Based on 3 Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Dragon Cultist decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Card Types in the average deck
98 cards
  • Creature 24
  • Instant 5
  • Sorcery 20
  • Artifact 8
  • Enchantment 6
  • Land 35

Lands: 44 basic, -9 nonbasic

Most Played Combos

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
The Ninth Doctor Dan Lewis The Ninth Doctor // Dan Lewis
The Ninth Doctor Martha Jones The Ninth Doctor // Martha Jones
The Ninth Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Ninth Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
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
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
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
The Fifteenth Doctor Bill Potts The Fifteenth Doctor // Bill Potts
The Fifteenth Doctor Yasmin Khan The Fifteenth Doctor // Yasmin Khan

Other Available Backgrounds

Zellix, Sanity Flayer can also choose from these 28 other backgrounds:

Haunted One Haunted One
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Master Chef Master Chef
Criminal Past Criminal Past
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
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
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
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier