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Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Hardy Outlander
Price tag $19.93

Legendary Creature — Horror Enchantment Background

Zellix, Sanity Flayer Hardy Outlander
Magic color symbol for G Magic color symbol for U
Simic

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3991 Current Rank
#3487 Last Week

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Creatures

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

Makeshift Mauler Makeshift Mauler
+100% Synergy $0.02
Rusted Slasher Rusted Slasher
+100% Synergy $0.07
Laboratory Drudge Laboratory Drudge
+100% Synergy $0.08
Loam Dryad Loam Dryad
+100% Synergy $0.11
Demolisher Spawn Demolisher Spawn
+100% Synergy $0.23
Drownyard Amalgam Drownyard Amalgam
+100% Synergy $0.05
Tangleclaw Werewolf Fibrous Entangler Tangleclaw Werewolf
+100% Synergy $0.13
Putrefax Putrefax
+100% Synergy $0.26
Undergrowth Scavenger Undergrowth Scavenger
+100% Synergy $0.15
Moldgraf Millipede Moldgraf Millipede
+100% Synergy $0.02
Glissa's Courier Glissa's Courier
+100% Synergy $0.05
Stitched Mangler Stitched Mangler
+100% Synergy $0.03
Lurking Roper Lurking Roper
+100% Synergy $0.05
Aberrant Researcher Perfected Form Aberrant Researcher
+100% Synergy $0.03
Wretched Throng Wretched Throng
+100% Synergy $0.02
Vorstclaw Vorstclaw
+100% Synergy $0.04
Grasping Longneck Grasping Longneck
+100% Synergy $0.05
Culvert Ambusher Culvert Ambusher
+100% Synergy $0.04
Chained Throatseeker Chained Throatseeker
+100% Synergy $0.07
Advanced Stitchwing Advanced Stitchwing
+100% Synergy $0.07
Ingenious Skaab Ingenious Skaab
+100% Synergy $0.02
Emrakul's Evangel Emrakul's Evangel
+100% Synergy $0.24
Lashweed Lurker Lashweed Lurker
+100% Synergy $0.09
Clammy Prowler Clammy Prowler
+100% Synergy $0.04
Mycosynth Fiend Mycosynth Fiend
+100% Synergy $0.18
Rootcoil Creeper Rootcoil Creeper
+99% Synergy $0.12
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
+99% Synergy $1.07
Thrummingbird Thrummingbird
+95% Synergy $0.11

Instants

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

Reasonable Doubt Reasonable Doubt
+100% Synergy $0.02
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
+98% Synergy $0.16
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+98% Synergy $0.25
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+97% Synergy $1.10
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+97% Synergy $0.19
Decisive Denial Decisive Denial
+95% Synergy $0.24
Voidslime Voidslime
+95% Synergy $0.51
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+94% Synergy $0.09
Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
+89% Synergy $0.34

Sorceries

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

Creeping Corrosion Creeping Corrosion
+100% Synergy $1.58
Caravan Vigil Caravan Vigil
+100% Synergy $0.12
Preposterous Proportions Preposterous Proportions
+99% Synergy $0.43
Pick Your Poison Pick Your Poison
+99% Synergy $0.17
Many Partings Many Partings
+99% Synergy $0.24
Bushwhack Bushwhack
+98% Synergy $0.16
Thirsting Roots Thirsting Roots
+98% Synergy $0.30
Explore Explore
+80% Synergy $0.37
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+59% Synergy $0.32
Cultivate Cultivate
+53% Synergy $0.49

Utility Artifacts

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

Millstone Millstone
+100% Synergy $0.05
Riverchurn Monument Riverchurn Monument
+100% Synergy $0.99
Grindstone Grindstone
+100% Synergy $10.71
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+99% Synergy $0.28

Enchantments

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

Fraying Sanity Fraying Sanity
+99% Synergy $0.40
Glacierwood Siege Glacierwood Siege
+98% Synergy $0.27
Virtue of Strength Virtue of Strength
+97% Synergy $2.39
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+97% Synergy $1.91
Case of the Locked Hothouse Case of the Locked Hothouse
+96% Synergy $3.09
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+95% Synergy $1.20
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+93% Synergy $0.99
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+91% Synergy $0.24
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+84% Synergy $0.61

Utility Lands

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

Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+84% Synergy $0.24
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+78% Synergy $0.52

Lands

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

Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
+88% Synergy $0.83
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+82% Synergy $0.11
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
+82% Synergy $0.06
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+81% Synergy $10.16
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+80% Synergy $0.13
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+75% Synergy $0.08
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
+61% Synergy $0.15
Command Tower Command Tower
+15% Synergy $0.27
Forest Forest
+5% Synergy $0.17
Island Island
+5% Synergy $0.22

Similar Commanders

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

Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Siani, Eye of the Storm Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Thrasios, Triton Hero Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Pir, Imaginative Rascal Toothy, Imaginary Friend Pir, Imaginative Rascal // Toothy, Imaginary Friend
The Fourth Doctor Ace, Fearless Rebel The Fourth Doctor // Ace, Fearless Rebel
The Fourth Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Fourth Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
The Fourth Doctor Clara Oswald The Fourth Doctor // Clara Oswald
The Fourth Doctor Graham O'Brien The Fourth Doctor // Graham O'Brien
The Fourth Doctor Jamie McCrimmon The Fourth Doctor // Jamie McCrimmon
The Fourth Doctor K-9, Mark I The Fourth Doctor // K-9, Mark I
The Fourth Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The Fourth Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
The Fourth Doctor Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg The Fourth Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg
The Fourth Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Fourth Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
The Fourth Doctor Susan Foreman The Fourth Doctor // Susan Foreman
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Acolyte of Bahamut Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Acolyte of Bahamut
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Cloakwood Hermit Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Cloakwood Hermit
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Hardy Outlander Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Hardy Outlander
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Master Chef Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Master Chef
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Raised by Giants Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Raised by Giants
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Cloakwood Hermit Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Cloakwood Hermit
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Master Chef Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Master Chef
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Raised by Giants Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Raised by Giants
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Candlekeep Sage Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Candlekeep Sage
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Clan Crafter Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Clan Crafter
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Dungeon Delver Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Dungeon Delver
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Feywild Visitor Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Feywild Visitor
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Shameless Charlatan Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Shameless Charlatan
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Sword Coast Sailor Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Sword Coast Sailor
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Numa, Joraga Chieftain Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Slurrk, All-Ingesting Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Thrasios, Triton Hero Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Siani, Eye of the Storm Slurrk, All-Ingesting Siani, Eye of the Storm // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Siani, Eye of the Storm Thrasios, Triton Hero Siani, Eye of the Storm // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Skanos Dragonheart Candlekeep Sage Skanos Dragonheart // Candlekeep Sage
Skanos Dragonheart Dungeon Delver Skanos Dragonheart // Dungeon Delver
Skanos Dragonheart Feywild Visitor Skanos Dragonheart // Feywild Visitor
Skanos Dragonheart Shameless Charlatan Skanos Dragonheart // Shameless Charlatan
Skanos Dragonheart Sword Coast Sailor Skanos Dragonheart // Sword Coast Sailor

Other Available Backgrounds

Zellix, Sanity Flayer can also choose from these 27 other backgrounds:

Haunted One Haunted One
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Master Chef Master Chef
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Criminal Past Criminal Past
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Folk Hero Folk Hero
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
Faceless One Faceless One
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier