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Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Far Traveler
Price tag $19.23

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Zellix, Sanity Flayer Far Traveler
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Azorius

Playstyle & Strategy

Mill 55% Persistent Petitioners 36% Vehicles 9%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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New Cards

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

Eden, Seat of the Sanctum Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
+100% Synergy $0.10
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+30% Synergy $1.30
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+27% Synergy $1.15

High Synergy Cards

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

Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+76% Synergy $10.28
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+55% Synergy $4.51
Manic Scribe Manic Scribe
+52% Synergy $0.21
Ruin Crab Ruin Crab
+51% Synergy $1.52
Memory Erosion Memory Erosion
+47% Synergy $6.95
Sphinx's Tutelage Sphinx's Tutelage
+46% Synergy $1.29
Bruvac the Grandiloquent Bruvac the Grandiloquent
+46% Synergy $43.27
Dreamborn Muse Dreamborn Muse
+42% Synergy $4.06
Thought Collapse Thought Collapse
+42% Synergy $0.26
Overwhelmed Apprentice Overwhelmed Apprentice
+42% Synergy $0.09

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Far Traveler decks.

Hedron Crab Hedron Crab
+41% Synergy $2.63
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+41% Synergy $23.86
Ghoulcaller's Bell Ghoulcaller's Bell
+37% Synergy $0.18
Didn't Say Please Didn't Say Please
+36% Synergy $0.24
Teferi's Tutelage Teferi's Tutelage
+36% Synergy $0.32
Drown in Dreams Drown in Dreams
+34% Synergy $0.47
Intruder Alarm Intruder Alarm
+33% Synergy $2.90
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+31% Synergy $3.68
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+5% Synergy $0.96
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-18% Synergy $1.28

Game Changers

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

Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+32% Synergy $14.03
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+18% Synergy $37.00
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+16% Synergy $15.45
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
0% Synergy $49.29
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-1% Synergy $34.30
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-1% Synergy $42.02
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-9% Synergy $46.53

Creatures

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

Riddlekeeper Riddlekeeper
+31% Synergy $10.92
Shadow Kin Shadow Kin
+26% Synergy $0.71
Masako the Humorless Masako the Humorless
+26% Synergy $20.31
Persistent Petitioners Persistent Petitioners
+26% Synergy $0.90
Terisian Mindbreaker Terisian Mindbreaker
+26% Synergy $0.94
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+25% Synergy $1.60
Deepmuck Desperado Deepmuck Desperado
+23% Synergy $0.14
Selhoff Occultist Selhoff Occultist
+21% Synergy $0.11
Imperious Mindbreaker Imperious Mindbreaker
+21% Synergy $0.32
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+20% Synergy $0.28
Reveillark Reveillark
+19% Synergy $0.65
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+18% Synergy $10.27
Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+18% Synergy $33.97
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+17% Synergy $0.75
Vantress Gargoyle Vantress Gargoyle
+16% Synergy $0.24
Undead Alchemist Undead Alchemist
+16% Synergy $0.58
Reveille Squad Reveille Squad
+16% Synergy $0.34
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+15% Synergy $22.64
Michiko Konda, Truth Seeker Michiko Konda, Truth Seeker
+15% Synergy $4.41
Drumbellower Drumbellower
+12% Synergy $9.37
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+12% Synergy $30.84
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+10% Synergy $0.27
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+9% Synergy $45.59
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+7% Synergy $2.47
Soulherder Soulherder
+6% Synergy $1.80
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+5% Synergy $24.97
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+4% Synergy $0.52
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+2% Synergy $0.32
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-5% Synergy $0.25

Instants

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

Energy Arc Energy Arc
+26% Synergy $0.40
To Arms! To Arms!
+25% Synergy $0.19
Countermand Countermand
+16% Synergy $0.07
Visions of Beyond Visions of Beyond
+15% Synergy $6.48
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+14% Synergy $0.80
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+12% Synergy $13.39
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+11% Synergy $3.60
Silence Silence
+8% Synergy $6.89
Mana Drain Mana Drain
0% Synergy $44.85
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-2% Synergy $1.45
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-15% Synergy $1.94
Counterspell Counterspell
-18% Synergy $1.25
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-19% Synergy $0.73

Sorceries

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

Fractured Sanity Fractured Sanity
+30% Synergy $2.51
Maddening Cacophony Maddening Cacophony
+30% Synergy $6.82
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+25% Synergy $0.60
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+21% Synergy $9.90
Mass Appeal Mass Appeal
+15% Synergy $0.33
The Battle of Bywater The Battle of Bywater
+14% Synergy $1.68
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+14% Synergy $1.24
Windfall Windfall
+13% Synergy $4.82
Dance of the Manse Dance of the Manse
+13% Synergy $0.64
Fabricate Fabricate
+5% Synergy $8.55
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-7% Synergy $1.58

Utility Artifacts

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

Skullclamp Skullclamp
+28% Synergy $4.87
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+21% Synergy $12.24
Thrumming Stone Thrumming Stone
+20% Synergy $14.90
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+20% Synergy $16.33
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+19% Synergy $0.21
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
+16% Synergy $0.49
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+14% Synergy $5.16
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+12% Synergy $3.27
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+9% Synergy $17.19
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+9% Synergy $32.79

Enchantments

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

Gossip's Talent Gossip's Talent
+26% Synergy $0.18
Patient Rebuilding Patient Rebuilding
+26% Synergy $0.35
Drowned Secrets Drowned Secrets
+16% Synergy $0.52
Jace's Erasure Jace's Erasure
+15% Synergy $0.25
Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+15% Synergy $2.49
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+12% Synergy $8.10
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+4% Synergy $8.45
Propaganda Propaganda
-7% Synergy $2.35

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+25% Synergy $2.59
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+18% Synergy $10.32

Mana Artifacts

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

Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+17% Synergy $0.38
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+14% Synergy $0.60
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+10% Synergy $1.15
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+10% Synergy $26.29
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+10% Synergy $173.92
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+3% Synergy $0.21
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.24
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+1% Synergy $1.34
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.52
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-2% Synergy $0.41
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-9% Synergy $0.19

Lands

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

Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+16% Synergy $4.24
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+12% Synergy $13.93
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+10% Synergy $3.68
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+7% Synergy $0.21
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+7% Synergy $0.20
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+6% Synergy $12.12
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+6% Synergy $3.98
Tundra Tundra
+3% Synergy
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
0% Synergy $0.34
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
-1% Synergy $0.19
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.30
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
-2% Synergy $0.08
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-3% Synergy $0.16
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
-3% Synergy $5.07
Port Town Port Town
-6% Synergy $0.20
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-7% Synergy $0.44
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-9% Synergy $15.94
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-9% Synergy $0.14
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-24% Synergy $0.12

Similar Commanders

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

Zellix, Sanity Flayer Sword Coast Sailor Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Sword Coast Sailor
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Dungeon Delver Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Dungeon Delver
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Candlekeep Sage Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Candlekeep Sage
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Feywild Visitor Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Feywild Visitor
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Inspiring Leader Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Inspiring Leader
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Shameless Charlatan Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Shameless Charlatan
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
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Folk Hero Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Folk Hero
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 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 Noble Heritage Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Noble Heritage
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker The Prismatic Piper Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // The Prismatic Piper
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Master Chef Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Master Chef
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Criminal Past Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Criminal Past
Ambassador Laquatus Ambassador Laquatus
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Faceless One Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Faceless One
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Faceless One Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Faceless One
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Lazav, Dimir Mastermind Lazav, Dimir Mastermind
Wrexial, the Risen Deep Wrexial, the Risen Deep
The Fifth Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Fifth Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
The Ancient One The Ancient One
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
The Fifth Doctor Clara Oswald The Fifth Doctor // Clara Oswald
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Candlekeep Sage Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Candlekeep Sage
Stitcher Geralf Stitcher Geralf
Lazav, Familiar Stranger Lazav, Familiar Stranger
Saruman of Many Colors Saruman of Many Colors
The Master, Transcendent The Master, Transcendent

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
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Criminal Past Criminal Past
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