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Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Folk Hero
Price tag $22.33

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Zellix, Sanity Flayer Folk Hero

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4162 Current Rank
#4457 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Folk Hero.

High Synergy Cards

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

Silent Hallcreeper Silent Hallcreeper
+97% Synergy $0.95
Overlord of the Floodpits Overlord of the Floodpits
+97% Synergy $2.64
Grell Philosopher Grell Philosopher
+86% Synergy $0.48
Wharf Infiltrator Wharf Infiltrator
+86% Synergy $0.28
Overcharged Amalgam Overcharged Amalgam
+85% Synergy $0.20
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
+85% Synergy $1.24
Illithid Harvester Illithid Harvester
+83% Synergy $0.16
Thing in the Ice Awoken Horror Thing in the Ice
+71% Synergy $0.40
Memory Erosion Memory Erosion
+71% Synergy $6.29
Aboleth Spawn Aboleth Spawn
+71% Synergy $3.80

Top Cards

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

Sludge Monster Sludge Monster
+70% Synergy $0.42
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+69% Synergy $4.22
Spellskite Spellskite
+67% Synergy $7.26
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+67% Synergy $34.85
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+67% Synergy $0.95
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+63% Synergy $2.18
Geralf's Mindcrusher Geralf's Mindcrusher
+56% Synergy $0.23
Screaming Swarm Screaming Swarm
+56% Synergy $0.06
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+18% Synergy $1.27
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+1% Synergy $0.80

Game Changers

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

Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+23% Synergy $92.16
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+17% Synergy $48.94
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+13% Synergy $11.92
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+10% Synergy $28.27
The One Ring The One Ring
+6% Synergy $67.99
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-2% Synergy $42.63
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-3% Synergy $45.06
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-11% Synergy $48.08
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-13% Synergy $34.98

Creatures

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

The Flood of Mars The Flood of Mars
+75% Synergy $0.20
Forgotten Creation Forgotten Creation
+56% Synergy $0.31
Mind Flayer Mind Flayer
+56% Synergy $0.30
Phyrexian Revoker Phyrexian Revoker
+56% Synergy $0.16
Gisela, the Broken Blade Gisela, the Broken Blade
+56% Synergy $14.27
Bruna, the Fading Light Bruna, the Fading Light
+56% Synergy $1.58
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+50% Synergy $0.34
Renegade Silent Renegade Silent
+50% Synergy $0.14
Overlord of the Mistmoors Overlord of the Mistmoors
+48% Synergy $7.60
Skaab Ruinator Skaab Ruinator
+43% Synergy $0.16
Drownyard Amalgam Drownyard Amalgam
+43% Synergy $0.03
Unsettled Mariner Unsettled Mariner
+41% Synergy $2.02
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+39% Synergy $0.44
Junk Winder Junk Winder
+38% Synergy $0.12
Wayward Angel Wayward Angel
+28% Synergy $0.58
Laboratory Brute Laboratory Brute
+28% Synergy $0.04
Eternal Scourge Eternal Scourge
+28% Synergy $1.13
Crawling Chorus Crawling Chorus
+28% Synergy $0.14
Bloodline Pretender Bloodline Pretender
+28% Synergy $1.63
Riddlekeeper Riddlekeeper
+28% Synergy $9.75
Thrummingbird Thrummingbird
+25% Synergy $0.25
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+25% Synergy $0.80
Clammy Prowler Clammy Prowler
+25% Synergy $0.04
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+22% Synergy $30.11
Wretched Throng Wretched Throng
+14% Synergy $0.03
Patchwork Crawler Patchwork Crawler
+14% Synergy $0.09
Laboratory Drudge Laboratory Drudge
+14% Synergy $0.14
Extricator of Sin Extricator of Flesh Extricator of Sin
+14% Synergy $0.12
Dreadlight Monstrosity Dreadlight Monstrosity
+14% Synergy $0.03
Littjara Kinseekers Littjara Kinseekers
+14% Synergy $0.06
Stitched Mangler Stitched Mangler
+14% Synergy $0.05
Cruel Witness Cruel Witness
+14% Synergy $0.02
Universal Automaton Universal Automaton
+14% Synergy $0.57
Phyrexian Vindicator Phyrexian Vindicator
+14% Synergy $2.30
Persistent Petitioners Persistent Petitioners
+14% Synergy $0.59
Metallic Mimic Metallic Mimic
+14% Synergy $1.14
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
+14% Synergy $3.52
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
+14% Synergy $34.99
Drift of Phantasms Drift of Phantasms
+13% Synergy $0.20
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+12% Synergy $1.08
Ephara, God of the Polis Ephara, God of the Polis
+12% Synergy $2.56
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+11% Synergy $3.91
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+10% Synergy $0.84

Instants

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

Get Lost Get Lost
+47% Synergy $4.44
Crib Swap Crib Swap
+28% Synergy $0.21
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+22% Synergy $0.84
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+22% Synergy $3.56
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+22% Synergy $0.22
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+21% Synergy $5.49
Ego Erasure Ego Erasure
+14% Synergy $0.20
Calamity's Wake Calamity's Wake
+14% Synergy $0.08
Didn't Say Please Didn't Say Please
+14% Synergy $0.26
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+13% Synergy $7.64
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+12% Synergy $0.38
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+12% Synergy $1.28
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+11% Synergy $1.36
Resculpt Resculpt
+10% Synergy $0.29
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+10% Synergy $0.34
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+9% Synergy $1.59
Sphinx's Revelation Sphinx's Revelation
+6% Synergy $0.41
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+5% Synergy $1.46
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-4% Synergy $1.51
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-11% Synergy $1.75
Negate Negate
-14% Synergy $0.24
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-21% Synergy $2.22
Counterspell Counterspell
-26% Synergy $1.65

Sorceries

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

Psionic Ritual Psionic Ritual
+43% Synergy $0.21
Fractured Sanity Fractured Sanity
+42% Synergy $2.24
Maddening Cacophony Maddening Cacophony
+41% Synergy $6.11
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+28% Synergy $1.71
Remember the Fallen Remember the Fallen
+28% Synergy $0.08
Phyrexian Rebirth Phyrexian Rebirth
+28% Synergy $0.24
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+26% Synergy $1.68
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+25% Synergy $0.17
Sorcerous Squall Sorcerous Squall
+25% Synergy $0.56
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+23% Synergy $0.66
Bond of Insight Bond of Insight
+14% Synergy $0.17
Harsh Mercy Harsh Mercy
+14% Synergy $0.66
Late to Dinner Late to Dinner
+14% Synergy $0.15
Aether Gale Aether Gale
+14% Synergy $0.22
Tasha's Hideous Laughter Tasha's Hideous Laughter
+13% Synergy $2.57
Flood of Tears Flood of Tears
+13% Synergy $0.79
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+13% Synergy $0.13
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+12% Synergy $8.96
Sunfall Sunfall
+12% Synergy $1.20
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+12% Synergy $0.32
Storm of Souls Storm of Souls
+11% Synergy $0.21
Farewell Farewell
+10% Synergy $4.30
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+9% Synergy $0.89
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+9% Synergy $8.66
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+8% Synergy $34.20
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+7% Synergy $2.29
Preordain Preordain
+5% Synergy $0.61
Fabricate Fabricate
+3% Synergy $7.90
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
-2% Synergy $1.91

Utility Artifacts

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

Skullclamp Skullclamp
+48% Synergy $5.02
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+42% Synergy $11.38
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+42% Synergy $12.08
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+42% Synergy $20.02
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+40% Synergy $9.78
Riverchurn Monument Riverchurn Monument
+31% Synergy $0.70
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+27% Synergy $13.11
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+25% Synergy $4.33
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+23% Synergy $3.79
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+18% Synergy $0.39
Ghoulcaller's Bell Ghoulcaller's Bell
+14% Synergy $0.23
Lantern of Insight Lantern of Insight
+14% Synergy $2.18
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+14% Synergy $1.42
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+14% Synergy $11.69
Thrumming Stone Thrumming Stone
+14% Synergy $16.44
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+13% Synergy $14.17
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+13% Synergy $5.49
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+12% Synergy $0.92
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+12% Synergy $0.76
Folio of Fancies Folio of Fancies
+11% Synergy $0.97
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+11% Synergy $8.99
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+8% Synergy $4.31
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+7% Synergy $29.26

Enchantments

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

Endless Evil Endless Evil
+56% Synergy $3.73
Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+56% Synergy $2.80
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+55% Synergy $4.58
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+54% Synergy $0.91
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+52% Synergy $5.01
Teferi's Tutelage Teferi's Tutelage
+42% Synergy $0.25
Fanatical Devotion Fanatical Devotion
+28% Synergy $0.77
Equilibrium Equilibrium
+28% Synergy $3.90
Sphinx's Tutelage Sphinx's Tutelage
+27% Synergy $1.43
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+21% Synergy $7.12
Land Tax Land Tax
+20% Synergy $21.01
Sigil of the New Dawn Sigil of the New Dawn
+14% Synergy $0.20
Jace's Erasure Jace's Erasure
+14% Synergy $0.22
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+14% Synergy $9.22
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+11% Synergy $3.94
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+10% Synergy $1.77
Intruder Alarm Intruder Alarm
+10% Synergy $3.05
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+10% Synergy $0.64
Propaganda Propaganda
+6% Synergy $2.01
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-3% Synergy $8.34

Planeswalkers

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

Jace, the Perfected Mind Jace, the Perfected Mind
+14% Synergy $3.61

Utility Lands

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

Three Tree City Three Tree City
+72% Synergy $19.02
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+52% Synergy $6.35
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+38% Synergy $1.41
Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+28% Synergy $0.19
Pit of Offerings Pit of Offerings
+25% Synergy $0.19
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+24% Synergy $19.28
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+24% Synergy $0.40
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+21% Synergy $51.06
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+17% Synergy $7.74
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+17% Synergy $38.71
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+17% Synergy $3.65
Underdark Rift Underdark Rift
+14% Synergy $0.34
Shelldock Isle Shelldock Isle
+14% Synergy $2.72
High Market High Market
+14% Synergy $4.50
Tectonic Edge Tectonic Edge
+14% Synergy $0.19
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+14% Synergy $0.18
Cave of the Frost Dragon Cave of the Frost Dragon
+13% Synergy $0.30
War Room War Room
+12% Synergy $2.73
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+12% Synergy $0.20
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+11% Synergy $0.11
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+8% Synergy $0.25
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+6% Synergy $0.46
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
0% Synergy $0.27

Mana Artifacts

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

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+45% Synergy $4.04
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+33% Synergy $0.19
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+32% Synergy $0.14
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+28% Synergy $0.22
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+26% Synergy $30.05
Component Pouch Component Pouch
+14% Synergy $3.54
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+14% Synergy $15.07
Phial of Galadriel Phial of Galadriel
+14% Synergy $0.30
Manalith Manalith
+14% Synergy $0.47
Stonespeaker Crystal Stonespeaker Crystal
+14% Synergy $0.30
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+13% Synergy $0.20
Victory Chimes Victory Chimes
+13% Synergy $1.88
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+12% Synergy $1.07
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+12% Synergy $1.79
Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+12% Synergy $1.22
Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+12% Synergy $0.84
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+10% Synergy $55.47
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+9% Synergy $1.29
Cultivator's Caravan Cultivator's Caravan
+9% Synergy $0.18
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+8% Synergy $0.38
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $1.12
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-4% Synergy $0.16
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-5% Synergy $0.21
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-13% Synergy $0.51
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-28% Synergy $1.33

Lands

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

Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+49% Synergy $1.39
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+43% Synergy $0.18
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+42% Synergy $0.19
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+36% Synergy $0.41
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+33% Synergy $17.48
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
+28% Synergy $0.76
Gates of Istfell Gates of Istfell
+26% Synergy $0.07
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+25% Synergy $8.46
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+24% Synergy $0.11
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+20% Synergy $2.62
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
+19% Synergy $4.80
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+17% Synergy $0.45
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+16% Synergy $9.92
Command Tower Command Tower
+14% Synergy $0.22
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+13% Synergy $13.72
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+13% Synergy $3.34
Coastal Tower Coastal Tower
+13% Synergy $0.86
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+11% Synergy $0.50
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+11% Synergy $34.04
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+9% Synergy $30.44
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+8% Synergy $0.30
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+7% Synergy $4.40
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+6% Synergy $3.53
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+5% Synergy $0.18
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.28
Tundra Tundra
+2% Synergy
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-3% Synergy $11.67
Port Town Port Town
-6% Synergy $0.17
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
-6% Synergy $3.34
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-10% Synergy $0.27
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
-24% Synergy $0.20

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Other Available Backgrounds

Zellix, Sanity Flayer can also choose from these 26 other backgrounds: