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Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Guild Artisan
Price tag $19.27

Legendary Creature — Horror Enchantment Background

Zellix, Sanity Flayer Guild Artisan
Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for R
Izzet

Playstyle & Strategy

Horrors 100%

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 // Guild Artisan decks.

Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+99% Synergy $1.26
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
+99% Synergy $2.29

Creatures

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

Loyal Inventor Loyal Inventor
+99% Synergy $0.18
Transit Mage Transit Mage
+99% Synergy $0.17
Malcolm, the Eyes Malcolm, the Eyes
+48% Synergy $0.18
Molten Gatekeeper Molten Gatekeeper
+47% Synergy $0.23
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+43% Synergy $1.11
Advanced Stitchwing Advanced Stitchwing
+33% Synergy $0.07
Bedlam Reveler Bedlam Reveler
+33% Synergy $0.12
Conduit of Storms Conduit of Emrakul Conduit of Storms
+33% Synergy $0.03
Eternal Scourge Eternal Scourge
+33% Synergy $1.25
Geralf's Masterpiece Geralf's Masterpiece
+33% Synergy $0.31
Illithid Harvester Illithid Harvester
+33% Synergy $0.23
Mind Flayer Mind Flayer
+33% Synergy $0.33
Overcharged Amalgam Overcharged Amalgam
+33% Synergy $0.26
Sludge Monster Sludge Monster
+33% Synergy $0.42
Stitchwing Skaab Stitchwing Skaab
+33% Synergy $0.08
Storm Skreelix Storm Skreelix
+33% Synergy $0.10
Stromkirk Occultist Stromkirk Occultist
+33% Synergy $0.05
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
+33% Synergy $2.55
Thing in the Ice Awoken Horror Thing in the Ice
+33% Synergy $0.70
Wandering Mind Wandering Mind
+33% Synergy $0.04
Wharf Infiltrator Wharf Infiltrator
+33% Synergy $0.28
Animating Faerie Animating Faerie
+33% Synergy $0.09
Burdened Aerialist Burdened Aerialist
+33% Synergy $0.04
Heralds of Tzeentch Heralds of Tzeentch
+33% Synergy $0.37
Quicksmith Spy Quicksmith Spy
+33% Synergy $0.15
Riptide Shapeshifter Riptide Shapeshifter
+33% Synergy $0.29
Voracious Greatshark Voracious Greatshark
+33% Synergy $0.16
Deranged Assistant Deranged Assistant
+33% Synergy $0.05
Dreamborn Muse Dreamborn Muse
+33% Synergy $4.04
Fog Bank Fog Bank
+33% Synergy $0.19
Hedron Crab Hedron Crab
+33% Synergy $2.64
Millikin Millikin
+33% Synergy $0.18
Ruin Crab Ruin Crab
+33% Synergy $1.56
Selhoff Occultist Selhoff Occultist
+33% Synergy $0.11
Shadow Kin Shadow Kin
+33% Synergy $0.71
Undead Alchemist Undead Alchemist
+33% Synergy $0.58
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
+32% Synergy $1.37
Forgotten Creation Forgotten Creation
+31% Synergy $0.27
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
+31% Synergy $6.98
Krenko, Mob Boss Krenko, Mob Boss
+31% Synergy $0.83
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+31% Synergy $0.39
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+30% Synergy $16.32
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+30% Synergy $2.67
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+30% Synergy $0.75
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+28% Synergy $1.00
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+28% Synergy $3.69
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+26% Synergy $12.24
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+25% Synergy $0.40
The Locust God The Locust God
+24% Synergy $4.99
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+23% Synergy $3.41

Instants

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

Didn't Say Please Didn't Say Please
+100% Synergy $0.25
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+96% Synergy $0.42
Drown in Dreams Drown in Dreams
+65% Synergy $0.47
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+56% Synergy $11.43
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+54% Synergy $1.81
Hurl into History Hurl into History
+50% Synergy $0.06
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+45% Synergy $6.95
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+34% Synergy $7.96
Blitz of the Thunder-Raptor Blitz of the Thunder-Raptor
+33% Synergy $0.08
Blue Elemental Blast Blue Elemental Blast
+33% Synergy $1.16
Fires of Victory Fires of Victory
+33% Synergy $0.07
Into the Story Into the Story
+33% Synergy $0.19
Argent Mutation Argent Mutation
+33% Synergy $0.19
Countermand Countermand
+33% Synergy $0.07
Dampen Thought Dampen Thought
+33% Synergy $0.09
Forceful Denial Forceful Denial
+33% Synergy $0.05
Foreshadow Foreshadow
+33% Synergy $0.25
Glacial Grasp Glacial Grasp
+33% Synergy $0.04
Hoodwink Hoodwink
+33% Synergy $0.36
Jolt Jolt
+33% Synergy $0.16
Machine Over Matter Machine Over Matter
+33% Synergy $0.11
Majestic Metamorphosis Majestic Metamorphosis
+33% Synergy $0.05
Masterful Replication Masterful Replication
+33% Synergy $0.22
Mind Games Mind Games
+33% Synergy $0.25
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+33% Synergy $0.24
Predict Predict
+33% Synergy $0.66
Psychic Spiral Psychic Spiral
+33% Synergy $0.23
Reweave Reweave
+33% Synergy $0.57
Thought Collapse Thought Collapse
+33% Synergy $0.26
Winds of Rebuke Winds of Rebuke
+33% Synergy $0.12
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+32% Synergy $7.45
Dream Fracture Dream Fracture
+32% Synergy $0.11
Electric Revelation Electric Revelation
+32% Synergy $0.12
Theoretical Duplication Theoretical Duplication
+32% Synergy $0.50
Cackling Counterpart Cackling Counterpart
+31% Synergy $0.15
Evacuation Evacuation
+31% Synergy $0.14
Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+31% Synergy $0.19
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+31% Synergy $0.80
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+31% Synergy $0.38
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+30% Synergy $1.14
Stroke of Genius Stroke of Genius
+30% Synergy $0.31
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+28% Synergy $1.39
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+28% Synergy $0.42
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+28% Synergy $0.38
Think Twice Think Twice
+28% Synergy $0.07
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+27% Synergy $8.88
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+25% Synergy $12.28
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+21% Synergy $1.35
Big Score Big Score
+12% Synergy $0.69
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+4% Synergy $1.81

Sorceries

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

Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+59% Synergy $33.69
Megaton's Fate Megaton's Fate
+50% Synergy $0.21
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+34% Synergy $0.27
Devil's Play Devil's Play
+33% Synergy $0.20
Incendiary Command Incendiary Command
+33% Synergy $0.84
Acquire Acquire
+33% Synergy $2.28
Compelling Argument Compelling Argument
+33% Synergy $0.05
Maddening Cacophony Maddening Cacophony
+33% Synergy $6.69
Mind Sculpt Mind Sculpt
+33% Synergy $0.13
Shape Anew Shape Anew
+33% Synergy $0.43
Sweet Oblivion Sweet Oblivion
+33% Synergy $0.04
Thassa's Bounty Thassa's Bounty
+33% Synergy $0.05
Weight of Memory Weight of Memory
+33% Synergy $0.08
Fractured Sanity Fractured Sanity
+33% Synergy $2.51
Psionic Ritual Psionic Ritual
+33% Synergy $0.29
Ancestral Vision Ancestral Vision
+32% Synergy $0.31
Chaotic Transformation Chaotic Transformation
+32% Synergy $0.11
Culmination of Studies Culmination of Studies
+32% Synergy $0.21
Reality Scramble Reality Scramble
+32% Synergy $0.43
Rise and Shine Rise and Shine
+32% Synergy $0.26
Beacon Bolt Beacon Bolt
+31% Synergy $0.16
Commit // Memory Commit // Memory
+31% Synergy $0.15
Gandalf's Sanction Gandalf's Sanction
+30% Synergy $0.09
Baral's Expertise Baral's Expertise
+30% Synergy $0.18
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+28% Synergy $0.18
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+28% Synergy $0.10
Mystic Retrieval Mystic Retrieval
+28% Synergy $0.15
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+28% Synergy $7.52
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+27% Synergy $1.88
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+26% Synergy $1482.44
Fabricate Fabricate
+24% Synergy $8.73
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+20% Synergy $1.91
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+6% Synergy $3.61
Preordain Preordain
-2% Synergy $0.60
Ponder Ponder
-5% Synergy $1.32

Utility Artifacts

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

Sphinx-Bone Wand Sphinx-Bone Wand
+33% Synergy $0.41
Urabrask's Forge Urabrask's Forge
+33% Synergy $1.93
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+33% Synergy $12.29
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+33% Synergy $10.68
Ghoulcaller's Bell Ghoulcaller's Bell
+33% Synergy $0.19
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+33% Synergy $16.33
Profane Memento Profane Memento
+33% Synergy $1.60
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
+33% Synergy $0.51
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+32% Synergy $5.39
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+32% Synergy $57.97
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+27% Synergy $4.78
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+21% Synergy $0.26

Enchantments

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

Teferi's Tutelage Teferi's Tutelage
+66% Synergy $0.33
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+63% Synergy $2.82
Vesuvan Duplimancy Vesuvan Duplimancy
+33% Synergy $3.00
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+32% Synergy $4.58
Sphinx's Tutelage Sphinx's Tutelage
+32% Synergy $1.27
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+30% Synergy $3.99
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+24% Synergy $1.76
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+13% Synergy $8.69

Planeswalkers

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

Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+31% Synergy $18.28

Utility Lands

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

Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+60% Synergy $10.78
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+59% Synergy $0.34
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+45% Synergy $9.63
Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+33% Synergy $1.38
The Biblioplex The Biblioplex
+33% Synergy $0.13
Shelldock Isle Shelldock Isle
+33% Synergy $2.52
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+32% Synergy $19.10
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+31% Synergy $1.01
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+30% Synergy $0.40
Rivendell Rivendell
+28% Synergy $1.05
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
+23% Synergy $0.15
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+7% Synergy $1.38
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-17% Synergy $2.59

Mana Artifacts

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

Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+54% Synergy $0.38
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+31% Synergy $0.34
Pyromancer's Goggles Pyromancer's Goggles
+28% Synergy $0.84
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+28% Synergy $1.83
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-4% Synergy $1.15
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-30% Synergy $0.33
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-51% Synergy $0.51
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-54% Synergy $1.39

Lands

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

Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
+75% Synergy $4.13
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+70% Synergy $23.48
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+61% Synergy $3.37
Training Center Training Center
+56% Synergy $10.00
Library Library
+49% Synergy $0.24
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+36% Synergy $0.33
Vivid Crag Vivid Crag
+33% Synergy $0.77
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+31% Synergy $0.55
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
+30% Synergy $15.19
Highland Lake Highland Lake
+28% Synergy $0.10
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+27% Synergy $0.74
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+26% Synergy $0.63
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
+26% Synergy $0.29
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+25% Synergy $0.32
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+25% Synergy $5.05
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+24% Synergy $0.23
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+24% Synergy $0.14
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+20% Synergy $17.87
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
+20% Synergy $2.41
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+15% Synergy $0.04
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+15% Synergy $0.07
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+14% Synergy $0.21
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+8% Synergy $0.34
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-1% Synergy $0.27
Command Tower Command Tower
-21% Synergy $0.26

Similar Commanders

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

Zellix, Sanity Flayer Folk Hero Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Folk Hero
Captain N'ghathrod Captain N'ghathrod
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Haunted One Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Haunted One
Umbris, Fear Manifest Umbris, Fear Manifest
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Dragon Cultist Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Dragon Cultist
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
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
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
Ganax, Astral Hunter Candlekeep Sage Ganax, Astral Hunter // Candlekeep Sage
Ganax, Astral Hunter Clan Crafter Ganax, Astral Hunter // Clan Crafter

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