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Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Dungeon Delver
Price tag $17.17

Legendary Creature — Horror Enchantment Background

Zellix, Sanity Flayer Dungeon Delver
Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

Playstyle & Strategy

Mill 50% Persistent Petitioners 50%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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Creatures

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

Grell Philosopher Grell Philosopher
+67% Synergy $0.48
Shortcut Seeker Shortcut Seeker
+67% Synergy $0.05
Displacer Beast Displacer Beast
+67% Synergy $0.08
Eccentric Apprentice Eccentric Apprentice
+67% Synergy $0.08
Imoen, Mystic Trickster Imoen, Mystic Trickster
+67% Synergy $0.08
Kairi, the Swirling Sky Kairi, the Swirling Sky
+66% Synergy $0.53
Yuan-Ti Malison Yuan-Ti Malison
+66% Synergy $0.18
Secret Door Secret Door
+66% Synergy $0.05
Aarakocra Sneak Aarakocra Sneak
+66% Synergy $0.09
Tomb of Horrors Adventurer Tomb of Horrors Adventurer
+66% Synergy $0.18
Feywild Caretaker Feywild Caretaker
+66% Synergy $0.12
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
+65% Synergy $1.24
Mind Flayer Mind Flayer
+65% Synergy $0.30
Ruin Crab Ruin Crab
+59% Synergy $1.50
Osgood, Operation Double Osgood, Operation Double
+49% Synergy $0.15
Flesh Duplicate Flesh Duplicate
+48% Synergy $3.42
Sage's Row Denizen Sage's Row Denizen
+33% Synergy $0.03
Aeon Chronicler Aeon Chronicler
+33% Synergy $0.24
Wharf Infiltrator Wharf Infiltrator
+33% Synergy $0.28
Beguiler of Wills Beguiler of Wills
+33% Synergy $1.95
Morphling Morphling
+33% Synergy $10.44
Cytoplast Manipulator Cytoplast Manipulator
+33% Synergy $5.35
Bazaar Trademage Bazaar Trademage
+33% Synergy $0.18
Merfolk Mesmerist Merfolk Mesmerist
+33% Synergy $0.10
Amoeboid Changeling Amoeboid Changeling
+33% Synergy $2.09
Drowner of Secrets Drowner of Secrets
+33% Synergy $0.23
Armored Skaab Armored Skaab
+33% Synergy $0.04
Cephalid Looter Cephalid Looter
+33% Synergy $0.15
Zulaport Duelist Zulaport Duelist
+33% Synergy $0.05
Imperious Mindbreaker Imperious Mindbreaker
+33% Synergy $0.34
Cruel Witness Cruel Witness
+33% Synergy $0.02
All-Seeing Arbiter All-Seeing Arbiter
+33% Synergy $0.25
Alora, Merry Thief Alora, Merry Thief
+33% Synergy $0.08
Body Double Body Double
+32% Synergy $0.16
Thing in the Ice Awoken Horror Thing in the Ice
+32% Synergy $0.40
Undercover Operative Undercover Operative
+32% Synergy $0.28
Aboleth Spawn Aboleth Spawn
+32% Synergy $3.80
Mocking Doppelganger Mocking Doppelganger
+32% Synergy $2.38
The Watcher in the Water The Watcher in the Water
+32% Synergy $1.16
Shadow Kin Shadow Kin
+31% Synergy $0.57
Persistent Petitioners Persistent Petitioners
+31% Synergy $0.59
Ancient Silver Dragon Ancient Silver Dragon
+30% Synergy $37.10
Bruvac the Grandiloquent Bruvac the Grandiloquent
+30% Synergy $38.08
Agent of Treachery Agent of Treachery
+28% Synergy $4.68
Docent of Perfection Final Iteration Docent of Perfection
+28% Synergy $0.34
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+27% Synergy $0.23
Arcanis the Omnipotent Arcanis the Omnipotent
+26% Synergy $0.25
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+24% Synergy $19.42
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+18% Synergy $0.32
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+11% Synergy $0.26

Instants

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

Bar the Gate Bar the Gate
+100% Synergy $0.07
Circular Logic Circular Logic
+33% Synergy $0.14
Predict Predict
+33% Synergy $0.72
Argent Mutation Argent Mutation
+33% Synergy $0.15
Aethersnatch Aethersnatch
+33% Synergy $1.20
Admiral's Order Admiral's Order
+33% Synergy $0.36
Anticognition Anticognition
+33% Synergy $0.06
Bring the Ending Bring the Ending
+33% Synergy $0.09
Assimilate Essence Assimilate Essence
+33% Synergy $0.04
Mental Note Mental Note
+32% Synergy $4.91
Chilling Trap Chilling Trap
+32% Synergy $0.04
Illusionist's Stratagem Illusionist's Stratagem
+32% Synergy $0.20
Displace Displace
+30% Synergy $0.48
Abjure Abjure
+28% Synergy $1.53
Access Denied Access Denied
+28% Synergy $3.45
Blur Blur
+28% Synergy $0.21
Cancel Cancel
+28% Synergy $0.27
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+23% Synergy $0.34
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
+16% Synergy $0.18
Resculpt Resculpt
+13% Synergy $0.29
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+4% Synergy $0.25
Negate Negate
-6% Synergy $0.24
High Tide High Tide
-12% Synergy $1.29
Counterspell Counterspell
-35% Synergy $1.65

Sorceries

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

Cut Your Losses Cut Your Losses
+62% Synergy $0.74
Maddening Cacophony Maddening Cacophony
+59% Synergy $6.11
Braingeyser Braingeyser
+33% Synergy
Psionic Ritual Psionic Ritual
+33% Synergy $0.21
Open into Wonder Open into Wonder
+33% Synergy $0.18
Bond of Insight Bond of Insight
+32% Synergy $0.17
Distortion Strike Distortion Strike
+32% Synergy $0.55
Careful Study Careful Study
+31% Synergy $3.30
Artful Dodge Artful Dodge
+30% Synergy $0.67
Flow of Ideas Flow of Ideas
+28% Synergy $0.29
Traumatize Traumatize
+28% Synergy $3.83
Tasha's Hideous Laughter Tasha's Hideous Laughter
+28% Synergy $2.57
Slip Through Space Slip Through Space
+28% Synergy $0.50
Fractured Sanity Fractured Sanity
+27% Synergy $2.24
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+27% Synergy $0.13
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+21% Synergy $0.21

Utility Artifacts

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

Fifty Feet of Rope Fifty Feet of Rope
+67% Synergy $0.08
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+63% Synergy $9.78
Chalice of the Void Chalice of the Void
+33% Synergy $18.24
Hair-Strung Koto Hair-Strung Koto
+33% Synergy $0.55
Trailblazer's Torch Trailblazer's Torch
+33% Synergy $0.05
Voyager Staff Voyager Staff
+33% Synergy $0.18
Keening Stone Keening Stone
+32% Synergy $0.40
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+32% Synergy $11.38
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+32% Synergy $1.42
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
+32% Synergy $0.50
Grindstone Grindstone
+31% Synergy $10.98
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+30% Synergy $12.08
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+28% Synergy $8.99
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+28% Synergy $20.02
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+27% Synergy $5.02
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+27% Synergy $0.21
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+14% Synergy $0.24
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-21% Synergy $3.79

Enchantments

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

Jace's Erasure Jace's Erasure
+64% Synergy $0.22
Memory Erosion Memory Erosion
+62% Synergy $6.29
Captivating Glance Captivating Glance
+33% Synergy $0.27
Disturbing Conversion Disturbing Conversion
+33% Synergy $0.05
Fly Fly
+33% Synergy $0.12
Kumena's Awakening Kumena's Awakening
+33% Synergy $0.43
Aether Tunnel Aether Tunnel
+32% Synergy $0.68
Security Bypass Security Bypass
+32% Synergy $0.11
Archmage Ascension Archmage Ascension
+31% Synergy $3.00
Teferi's Tutelage Teferi's Tutelage
+30% Synergy $0.25
Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+30% Synergy $2.80
As Foretold As Foretold
+28% Synergy $1.14
Drowned Secrets Drowned Secrets
+28% Synergy $0.57
Sphinx's Tutelage Sphinx's Tutelage
+28% Synergy $1.43
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+28% Synergy $0.28
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+26% Synergy $4.58
Propaganda Propaganda
+5% Synergy $2.01
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+5% Synergy $8.34

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Dungeon Delver to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Jace, Memory Adept Jace, Memory Adept
+64% Synergy $2.68
Jace Beleren Jace Beleren
+30% Synergy $1.67
Jace, the Perfected Mind Jace, the Perfected Mind
+30% Synergy $3.61

Utility Lands

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

Dungeon Descent Dungeon Descent
+67% Synergy $0.16
Haunted Fengraf Haunted Fengraf
+33% Synergy $0.28
High Market High Market
+31% Synergy $4.50
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+22% Synergy $51.06
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+21% Synergy $0.46
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+16% Synergy $7.74
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+8% Synergy $19.28
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-18% Synergy $1.41

Mana Artifacts

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

Dungeon Map Dungeon Map
+67% Synergy $0.13
Sarevok's Tome Sarevok's Tome
+66% Synergy $1.26
Dungeoneer's Pack Dungeoneer's Pack
+33% Synergy $0.06
Stonespeaker Crystal Stonespeaker Crystal
+32% Synergy $0.30
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+31% Synergy $1.79
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+31% Synergy $0.68
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+27% Synergy $30.05
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+27% Synergy $0.25
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+22% Synergy $71.05
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+13% Synergy $1.12
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+8% Synergy $0.14
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-5% Synergy $0.22
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-18% Synergy $1.33
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-32% Synergy $0.51
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-53% Synergy $1.07

Lands

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

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.11

Similar Commanders

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

Zellix, Sanity Flayer Sword Coast Sailor Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Sword Coast Sailor
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Far Traveler Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Far Traveler
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Candlekeep Sage Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Candlekeep Sage
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Feywild Visitor Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Feywild Visitor
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Criminal Past Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Criminal Past
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Shameless Charlatan Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Shameless Charlatan
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Agent of the Iron Throne Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Agent of the Iron Throne
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Cloakwood Hermit Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Cloakwood Hermit
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Cultist of the Absolute Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Cultist of the Absolute
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Haunted One Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Haunted One
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Inspiring Leader Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Inspiring Leader
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Passionate Archaeologist Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Passionate Archaeologist
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 Scion of Halaster Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Scion of Halaster
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Street Urchin Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Street Urchin
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Tavern Brawler Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Tavern Brawler
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Master Chef Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Master Chef
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 Folk Hero Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Folk Hero
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Faceless One Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Faceless One
Ambassador Laquatus Ambassador Laquatus
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker The Prismatic Piper Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // The Prismatic Piper
Lazav, Dimir Mastermind Lazav, Dimir Mastermind
The Ancient One The Ancient One
The Master, Transcendent The Master, Transcendent
Wrexial, the Risen Deep Wrexial, the Risen Deep
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Agent of the Shadow Thieves Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Noble Heritage Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Noble Heritage
Lazav, Familiar Stranger Lazav, Familiar Stranger
Mirko Vosk, Mind Drinker Mirko Vosk, Mind Drinker
Raul, Trouble Shooter Raul, Trouble Shooter
Stitcher Geralf Stitcher Geralf
Araumi of the Dead Tide Araumi of the Dead Tide
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Candlekeep Sage Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Candlekeep Sage

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