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Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Dungeon Delver
Price tag $24.35

Legendary Creature — Horror Enchantment Background

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

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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High Synergy Cards

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

Grell Philosopher Grell Philosopher
+67% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.62
Shortcut Seeker Shortcut Seeker
+67% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.21
Displacer Beast Displacer Beast
+67% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.21
Eccentric Apprentice Eccentric Apprentice
+67% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.28
Imoen, Mystic Trickster Imoen, Mystic Trickster
+67% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.19
Fifty Feet of Rope Fifty Feet of Rope
+67% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.24
Dungeon Descent Dungeon Descent
+67% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.27
Dungeon Map Dungeon Map
+67% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.28
Kairi, the Swirling Sky Kairi, the Swirling Sky
+66% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.77
Bar the Gate Bar the Gate
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.22

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Mana Vault Mana Vault
+22% Synergy in 33% of decks $113.01

Creatures

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

Grell Philosopher Grell Philosopher
+67% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.62
Shortcut Seeker Shortcut Seeker
+67% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.21
Displacer Beast Displacer Beast
+67% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.21
Eccentric Apprentice Eccentric Apprentice
+67% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.28
Imoen, Mystic Trickster Imoen, Mystic Trickster
+67% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.19
Kairi, the Swirling Sky Kairi, the Swirling Sky
+66% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.77
Yuan-Ti Malison Yuan-Ti Malison
+66% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.35
Secret Door Secret Door
+66% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.18
Aarakocra Sneak Aarakocra Sneak
+66% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.12
Tomb of Horrors Adventurer Tomb of Horrors Adventurer
+66% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.36
Feywild Caretaker Feywild Caretaker
+66% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.15
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
+65% Synergy in 67% of decks $1.71
Mind Flayer Mind Flayer
+65% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.41
Ruin Crab Ruin Crab
+59% Synergy in 67% of decks $1.68
Osgood, Operation Double Osgood, Operation Double
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.33
Flesh Duplicate Flesh Duplicate
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $8.49
Sage's Row Denizen Sage's Row Denizen
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.18
Aeon Chronicler Aeon Chronicler
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.34
Wharf Infiltrator Wharf Infiltrator
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.39
Beguiler of Wills Beguiler of Wills
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.35
Morphling Morphling
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $41.27
Cytoplast Manipulator Cytoplast Manipulator
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $5.57
Bazaar Trademage Bazaar Trademage
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.15
Merfolk Mesmerist Merfolk Mesmerist
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.14
Amoeboid Changeling Amoeboid Changeling
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.73
Drowner of Secrets Drowner of Secrets
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.33
Armored Skaab Armored Skaab
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.42
Cephalid Looter Cephalid Looter
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.11
Zulaport Duelist Zulaport Duelist
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.16
Imperious Mindbreaker Imperious Mindbreaker
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.38
Cruel Witness Cruel Witness
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.21
All-Seeing Arbiter All-Seeing Arbiter
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.35
Alora, Merry Thief Alora, Merry Thief
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.11
Body Double Body Double
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.29
Thing in the Ice Awoken Horror Thing in the Ice
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.85
Undercover Operative Undercover Operative
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.41
Aboleth Spawn Aboleth Spawn
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $6.25
Mocking Doppelganger Mocking Doppelganger
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $4.39
The Watcher in the Water The Watcher in the Water
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.49
Shadow Kin Shadow Kin
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.68
Persistent Petitioners Persistent Petitioners
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.70
Ancient Silver Dragon Ancient Silver Dragon
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $45.57
Bruvac the Grandiloquent Bruvac the Grandiloquent
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $45.58
Agent of Treachery Agent of Treachery
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $5.54
Docent of Perfection Final Iteration Docent of Perfection
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.60
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+27% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.44
Arcanis the Omnipotent Arcanis the Omnipotent
+26% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.30
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+24% Synergy in 33% of decks $34.07
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+18% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.36
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+11% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.55

Instants

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

Circular Logic Circular Logic
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.29
Predict Predict
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.23
Argent Mutation Argent Mutation
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.18
Aethersnatch Aethersnatch
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.12
Admiral's Order Admiral's Order
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.30
Anticognition Anticognition
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.23
Bring the Ending Bring the Ending
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.26
Assimilate Essence Assimilate Essence
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.27
Mental Note Mental Note
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $8.07
Chilling Trap Chilling Trap
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.09
Illusionist's Stratagem Illusionist's Stratagem
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.31
Displace Displace
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.27
Abjure Abjure
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.63
Access Denied Access Denied
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.21
Blur Blur
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.41
Cancel Cancel
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.25
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+23% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.26
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
+16% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.24
Resculpt Resculpt
+13% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.22
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+4% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.24
Bar the Gate Bar the Gate
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.22
Negate Negate
-6% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.15
High Tide High Tide
-12% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.13
Counterspell Counterspell
-35% Synergy in 33% of decks $4.36

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 in 67% of decks $1.92
Maddening Cacophony Maddening Cacophony
+59% Synergy in 67% of decks $6.44
Braingeyser Braingeyser
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $832.80
Psionic Ritual Psionic Ritual
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.42
Open into Wonder Open into Wonder
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.34
Bond of Insight Bond of Insight
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.20
Distortion Strike Distortion Strike
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.74
Careful Study Careful Study
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $4.62
Artful Dodge Artful Dodge
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.50
Flow of Ideas Flow of Ideas
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.29
Traumatize Traumatize
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $3.66
Tasha's Hideous Laughter Tasha's Hideous Laughter
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $3.49
Slip Through Space Slip Through Space
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.43
Fractured Sanity Fractured Sanity
+27% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.90
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+27% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.26
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+21% Synergy in 33% of decks $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 in 67% of decks $0.24
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+63% Synergy in 67% of decks $9.57
Chalice of the Void Chalice of the Void
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $16.39
Hair-Strung Koto Hair-Strung Koto
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.59
Trailblazer's Torch Trailblazer's Torch
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.24
Voyager Staff Voyager Staff
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.29
Keening Stone Keening Stone
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.37
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $17.37
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.69
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.84
Grindstone Grindstone
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $13.91
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $13.59
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $16.06
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $17.28
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+27% Synergy in 33% of decks $4.86
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+27% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.36
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+14% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.31
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-21% Synergy in 33% of decks $8.42

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 in 67% of decks $0.28
Memory Erosion Memory Erosion
+62% Synergy in 67% of decks $9.59
Captivating Glance Captivating Glance
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.35
Disturbing Conversion Disturbing Conversion
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.19
Fly Fly
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.22
Kumena's Awakening Kumena's Awakening
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.41
Aether Tunnel Aether Tunnel
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.49
Security Bypass Security Bypass
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.30
Archmage Ascension Archmage Ascension
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $4.68
Teferi's Tutelage Teferi's Tutelage
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.29
Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $4.27
As Foretold As Foretold
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.34
Drowned Secrets Drowned Secrets
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.64
Sphinx's Tutelage Sphinx's Tutelage
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.80
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.29
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+26% Synergy in 33% of decks $4.99
Propaganda Propaganda
+5% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.63
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+5% Synergy in 33% of decks $13.36

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 in 67% of decks $5.76
Jace Beleren Jace Beleren
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.72
Jace, the Perfected Mind Jace, the Perfected Mind
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $3.49

Utility Lands

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

Dungeon Descent Dungeon Descent
+67% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.27
Haunted Fengraf Haunted Fengraf
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.34
High Market High Market
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.50
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+22% Synergy in 33% of decks $57.56
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+21% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.40
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+16% Synergy in 33% of decks $4.24
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+8% Synergy in 33% of decks $27.95
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-18% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.31

Mana Artifacts

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

Dungeon Map Dungeon Map
+67% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.28
Sarevok's Tome Sarevok's Tome
+66% Synergy in 67% of decks $2.32
Dungeoneer's Pack Dungeoneer's Pack
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.28
Stonespeaker Crystal Stonespeaker Crystal
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.27
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $4.14
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.33
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+27% Synergy in 33% of decks $40.39
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+27% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.35
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+22% Synergy in 33% of decks $113.01
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+13% Synergy in 33% of decks $11.39
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+8% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.28
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-5% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.33
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-18% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.87
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-32% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.39
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-53% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.21

Lands

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

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.30

Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Dungeon Delver Deck Stats

Based on 3 Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Dungeon Delver decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Card Types in the average deck
98 cards
  • Creature 29
  • Instant 9
  • Sorcery 6
  • Artifact 12
  • Enchantment 7
  • Planeswalker 1
  • Land 34

Lands: 33 basic, 1 nonbasic

Most Played Combos

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 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
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Haunted One Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Haunted One
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
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
Szadek, Lord of Secrets Szadek, Lord of Secrets
Mirko Vosk, Mind Drinker Mirko Vosk, Mind Drinker
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
The Mindskinner The Mindskinner
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Candlekeep Sage Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Candlekeep Sage
Neerdiv, Devious Diver Neerdiv, Devious Diver
Ambassador Laquatus Ambassador Laquatus
Raul, Trouble Shooter Raul, Trouble Shooter
Phenax, God of Deception Phenax, God of Deception
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Faceless One Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Faceless One
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Lazav, Dimir Mastermind Lazav, Dimir Mastermind

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
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
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