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Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Inspiring Leader
Price tag $17.33

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Zellix, Sanity Flayer Inspiring Leader

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#2191 Current Rank
#2425 Last Week
#2218 Last Month

New Cards

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

The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
+33% Synergy $2.82
The Warring Triad The Warring Triad
+9% Synergy $1.37
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+7% Synergy $1.61

High Synergy Cards

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

Ruin Crab Ruin Crab
+80% Synergy $1.50
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+77% Synergy $9.78
Memory Erosion Memory Erosion
+76% Synergy $6.29
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+73% Synergy $4.58
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+67% Synergy $11.38
Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+67% Synergy $2.80
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+65% Synergy $12.08
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+63% Synergy $20.02
Fractured Sanity Fractured Sanity
+63% Synergy $2.24
Maddening Cacophony Maddening Cacophony
+57% Synergy $6.11

Top Cards

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

Sphinx's Tutelage Sphinx's Tutelage
+57% Synergy $1.43
Manic Scribe Manic Scribe
+54% Synergy $0.22
Riddlekeeper Riddlekeeper
+51% Synergy $9.75
Teferi's Tutelage Teferi's Tutelage
+48% Synergy $0.25
Bruvac the Grandiloquent Bruvac the Grandiloquent
+48% Synergy $38.08
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+47% Synergy $0.14
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+21% Synergy $2.22
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+6% Synergy $1.27
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+4% Synergy $0.80
Counterspell Counterspell
-4% Synergy $1.65

Game Changers

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

Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+5% Synergy $48.94
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+4% Synergy $28.27
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+2% Synergy $45.06
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-1% Synergy $48.08
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
-1% Synergy $10.64
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $94.69
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-4% Synergy $42.63
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-4% Synergy $11.92
Force of Will Force of Will
-4% Synergy $57.48
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-5% Synergy $34.98

Creatures

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

Shadow Kin Shadow Kin
+49% Synergy $0.57
Dreamborn Muse Dreamborn Muse
+47% Synergy $3.97
Undead Alchemist Undead Alchemist
+44% Synergy $0.63
Aven Wind Guide Aven Wind Guide
+43% Synergy $0.27
Hedron Crab Hedron Crab
+42% Synergy $2.85
The Mindskinner The Mindskinner
+39% Synergy $1.12
Grell Philosopher Grell Philosopher
+39% Synergy $0.48
Deepmuck Desperado Deepmuck Desperado
+38% Synergy $0.12
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+37% Synergy $2.25
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+32% Synergy $34.85
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+27% Synergy $0.84
Junk Winder Junk Winder
+27% Synergy $0.12
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+27% Synergy $0.27
Selhoff Occultist Selhoff Occultist
+27% Synergy $0.09
Overwhelmed Apprentice Overwhelmed Apprentice
+26% Synergy $0.12
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+22% Synergy $0.80
Terisian Mindbreaker Terisian Mindbreaker
+20% Synergy $0.87
Curiosity Crafter Curiosity Crafter
+19% Synergy $1.04
Wonder Wonder
+19% Synergy $1.25
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+18% Synergy $0.91
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+18% Synergy $17.67
Vantress Gargoyle Vantress Gargoyle
+17% Synergy $0.23
Millikin Millikin
+16% Synergy $0.16
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+13% Synergy $4.49
Deranged Assistant Deranged Assistant
+13% Synergy $0.07
Prava of the Steel Legion Prava of the Steel Legion
+13% Synergy $0.32
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+12% Synergy $8.49
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+12% Synergy $22.97
Mirelurk Queen Mirelurk Queen
+12% Synergy $0.23
Stitcher Geralf Stitcher Geralf
+12% Synergy $0.08
Persistent Petitioners Persistent Petitioners
+10% Synergy $0.59
Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+9% Synergy $34.83
Dennick, Pious Apprentice Dennick, Pious Apparition Dennick, Pious Apprentice
+9% Synergy $0.29
Mite Overseer Mite Overseer
+9% Synergy $0.30
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+7% Synergy $0.35
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+7% Synergy $3.07
Screaming Swarm Screaming Swarm
+7% Synergy $0.06
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+6% Synergy $0.18
Imperious Mindbreaker Imperious Mindbreaker
+6% Synergy $0.34
Merfolk Windrobber Merfolk Windrobber
+6% Synergy $0.08
Drumbellower Drumbellower
+5% Synergy $7.95
Spark Double Spark Double
+5% Synergy $6.73
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+5% Synergy $5.47
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+5% Synergy $3.91
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+3% Synergy $42.20
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+3% Synergy $3.70
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+2% Synergy $1.92
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
-1% Synergy $10.14
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
-2% Synergy $0.59
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-18% Synergy $0.26

Instants

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

Winds of Rebuke Winds of Rebuke
+40% Synergy $0.08
Didn't Say Please Didn't Say Please
+39% Synergy $0.26
Thought Collapse Thought Collapse
+32% Synergy $0.24
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+31% Synergy $0.47
Visions of Beyond Visions of Beyond
+30% Synergy $5.53
Drown in Dreams Drown in Dreams
+18% Synergy $0.45
Release to Memory Release to Memory
+17% Synergy $0.30
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+13% Synergy $11.78
Thraben Charm Thraben Charm
+12% Synergy $0.23
Into the Story Into the Story
+11% Synergy $0.20
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+9% Synergy $1.46
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+9% Synergy $0.31
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+9% Synergy $1.59
Perplexing Test Perplexing Test
+8% Synergy $0.26
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+7% Synergy $1.75
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+7% Synergy $1.51
Psychic Spiral Psychic Spiral
+7% Synergy $0.20
Archive Trap Archive Trap
+7% Synergy $2.17
Dream Twist Dream Twist
+6% Synergy $0.11
Pongify Pongify
+5% Synergy $2.10
Faithful Mending Faithful Mending
+5% Synergy $0.60
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+5% Synergy $16.24
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+5% Synergy $1.15
Memory Lapse Memory Lapse
+5% Synergy $0.58
Calamity's Wake Calamity's Wake
+5% Synergy $0.08
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+4% Synergy $0.84
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+4% Synergy $8.15
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+3% Synergy $3.56
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+3% Synergy $11.91
No More Lies No More Lies
+3% Synergy $0.31
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+3% Synergy $0.26
Swan Song Swan Song
+2% Synergy $6.09
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+2% Synergy $0.90
Disenchant Disenchant
+1% Synergy $0.13
Frantic Search Frantic Search
0% Synergy $0.34
Render Silent Render Silent
0% Synergy $2.08
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-1% Synergy $7.64
Silence Silence
-1% Synergy $6.48
Aetherize Aetherize
-2% Synergy $0.29
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
-3% Synergy $15.68
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-3% Synergy $6.35
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-5% Synergy $42.96
Negate Negate
-9% Synergy $0.24

Sorceries

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

Psionic Ritual Psionic Ritual
+37% Synergy $0.21
Cut Your Losses Cut Your Losses
+35% Synergy $0.74
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+28% Synergy $0.39
Bond of Insight Bond of Insight
+26% Synergy $0.17
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+16% Synergy $0.17
Traumatize Traumatize
+16% Synergy $3.83
Tasha's Hideous Laughter Tasha's Hideous Laughter
+15% Synergy $2.57
Windfall Windfall
+13% Synergy $3.95
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+13% Synergy $0.66
Fabricate Fabricate
+9% Synergy $7.90
Chill of Foreboding Chill of Foreboding
+8% Synergy $0.10
Farewell Farewell
+6% Synergy $4.30
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+5% Synergy $0.21
Fascination Fascination
+4% Synergy $0.27
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+3% Synergy $0.40
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+3% Synergy $8.66
Ponder Ponder
+1% Synergy $1.65
Austere Command Austere Command
0% Synergy $0.44
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
0% Synergy $1.75
Preordain Preordain
-1% Synergy $0.61
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-1% Synergy $2.29
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-6% Synergy $1.71
Time Wipe Time Wipe
-7% Synergy $0.19

Utility Artifacts

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

Riverchurn Monument Riverchurn Monument
+38% Synergy $0.70
Ghoulcaller's Bell Ghoulcaller's Bell
+32% Synergy $0.23
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
+32% Synergy $0.50
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+27% Synergy $0.63
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+25% Synergy $5.02
Folio of Fancies Folio of Fancies
+17% Synergy $0.97
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+15% Synergy $0.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+13% Synergy $4.45
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+12% Synergy $0.21
Grindstone Grindstone
+11% Synergy $10.98
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+10% Synergy $2.09
Aether Syphon Aether Syphon
+8% Synergy $0.06
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+7% Synergy $8.99
Eldrazi Monument Eldrazi Monument
+7% Synergy $7.39
Weathered Runestone Weathered Runestone
+6% Synergy $0.27
Ghost Vacuum Ghost Vacuum
+6% Synergy $4.34
Keening Stone Keening Stone
+5% Synergy $0.40
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+5% Synergy $54.66
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+4% Synergy $5.26
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+3% Synergy $0.24
Nautiloid Ship Nautiloid Ship
+3% Synergy $6.20
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
0% Synergy $1.30
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
0% Synergy $3.79
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
-1% Synergy $14.41
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
-2% Synergy $0.39

Enchantments

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

Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+39% Synergy $1.40
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+27% Synergy $46.21
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+25% Synergy $7.12
Fraying Sanity Fraying Sanity
+24% Synergy $0.44
Drowned Secrets Drowned Secrets
+23% Synergy $0.57
Struggle for Project Purity Struggle for Project Purity
+21% Synergy $1.18
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+19% Synergy $5.01
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+17% Synergy $1.97
Jace's Erasure Jace's Erasure
+17% Synergy $0.22
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+11% Synergy $3.94
Renewed Solidarity Renewed Solidarity
+10% Synergy $5.70
Intruder Alarm Intruder Alarm
+7% Synergy $3.05
Patient Rebuilding Patient Rebuilding
+7% Synergy $0.42
Propaganda Propaganda
+6% Synergy $2.01
Disturbing Conversion Disturbing Conversion
+6% Synergy $0.05
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+5% Synergy $0.64
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+5% Synergy $4.32
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+4% Synergy $1.44
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+3% Synergy $1.43
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+1% Synergy $2.20
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+1% Synergy $2.67
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
0% Synergy $0.87
Land Tax Land Tax
-1% Synergy $21.01
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-2% Synergy $3.99
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-4% Synergy $8.34
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-5% Synergy $2.73

Planeswalkers

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

Jace, the Perfected Mind Jace, the Perfected Mind
+18% Synergy $3.61
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+12% Synergy $30.03
Jace, Memory Adept Jace, Memory Adept
+8% Synergy $2.68
Jace Beleren Jace Beleren
+4% Synergy $1.67
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+1% Synergy $6.28

Utility Lands

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

Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+21% Synergy $0.40
Ipnu Rivulet Ipnu Rivulet
+13% Synergy $0.20
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+9% Synergy $51.06
Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+7% Synergy $0.19
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+6% Synergy $7.74
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+6% Synergy $2.28
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+6% Synergy $0.20
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+5% Synergy $19.02
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+4% Synergy $6.35
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+3% Synergy $38.71
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+3% Synergy $3.65
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+3% Synergy $0.46
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+2% Synergy $19.28
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+1% Synergy $0.25
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
-2% Synergy $9.47
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $1.98
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-3% Synergy $1.41

Mana Artifacts

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

Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+9% Synergy $0.38
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+9% Synergy $0.29
Wand of the Worldsoul Wand of the Worldsoul
+7% Synergy $1.30
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+6% Synergy $1.79
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+5% Synergy $1.12
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+4% Synergy $0.22
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+3% Synergy $4.04
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $0.51
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.14
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.07
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
0% Synergy $0.21
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-2% Synergy $0.19
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-4% Synergy $1.33
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-7% Synergy $0.16

Lands

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

Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+16% Synergy $9.92
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+16% Synergy $2.62
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
+14% Synergy $4.80
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+10% Synergy $0.19
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+9% Synergy $11.67
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+7% Synergy $3.53
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+6% Synergy $0.27
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+6% Synergy $3.34
Lazotep Quarry Lazotep Quarry
+6% Synergy $3.51
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+5% Synergy $0.20
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+5% Synergy $4.40
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+5% Synergy $17.48
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.28
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+3% Synergy $30.44
Lonely Arroyo Lonely Arroyo
+3% Synergy $0.14
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+1% Synergy $0.18
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+1% Synergy $0.45
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+1% Synergy $13.72
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+1% Synergy $8.46
Tundra Tundra
+1% Synergy
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
0% Synergy $0.45
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
0% Synergy $15.21
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
0% Synergy $22.75
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.22
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.30
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.11
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-1% Synergy $0.23
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-1% Synergy $25.51
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-1% Synergy $9.47
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-1% Synergy $24.53
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
-2% Synergy $0.76
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-2% Synergy $24.04
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
-2% Synergy $0.13
Port Town Port Town
-3% Synergy $0.17
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
-3% Synergy $0.41
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
-3% Synergy $0.18
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
-8% Synergy $0.05
Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
-8% Synergy $0.26

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Other Available Backgrounds

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