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Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Inspiring Leader: Combo
Price tag $27.17

Legendary Creature — Horror Enchantment Background

Zellix, Sanity Flayer Inspiring Leader
Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for U
Azorius

Playstyle & Strategy

Mill 64% Persistent Petitioners 9% Tokens 9% Combo 5% Control 3%
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High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Inspiring Leader's Combo builds — cards that lean hardest into the Combo theme.

Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+97% Synergy $9.09
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+97% Synergy $0.40
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+80% Synergy $16.99
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+78% Synergy $18.53
Ruin Crab Ruin Crab
+77% Synergy $2.32
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+77% Synergy $1.05
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+75% Synergy $1.88
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+75% Synergy $8.30
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+75% Synergy $4.84
Fabricate Fabricate
+69% Synergy $9.41

Top Cards

The staple cards most Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Inspiring Leader Combo decks run as their core.

Windfall Windfall
+68% Synergy $4.34
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+64% Synergy $11.44
Swan Song Swan Song
+62% Synergy $7.86
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+57% Synergy $58.30
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+54% Synergy $2.26
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+31% Synergy $1.44

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Inspiring Leader Combo game on their own.

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+63% Synergy $36.16
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+56% Synergy $69.44
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+53% Synergy $14.22
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+52% Synergy $125.34
Force of Will Force of Will
+52% Synergy $70.22
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+47% Synergy $17.28
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+45% Synergy $56.78
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+38% Synergy $41.26
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+35% Synergy $158.66
The One Ring The One Ring
+32% Synergy $101.75

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Combo plan in Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Inspiring Leader decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Drift of Phantasms Drift of Phantasms
+59% Synergy $0.35
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
+59% Synergy $43.15
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+56% Synergy $33.80
Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+56% Synergy $37.97
Bruvac the Grandiloquent Bruvac the Grandiloquent
+56% Synergy $45.96
Spellskite Spellskite
+56% Synergy $7.89
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+52% Synergy $10.47
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+38% Synergy $2.07
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+35% Synergy $7.55
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+33% Synergy $2.24
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+31% Synergy $2.04
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+28% Synergy $16.47
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+28% Synergy $0.77
Persistent Petitioners Persistent Petitioners
+20% Synergy $1.08
Jacob Hauken, Inspector Hauken's Insight Jacob Hauken, Inspector
+20% Synergy $0.48
Vedalken Aethermage Vedalken Aethermage
+20% Synergy $0.42
Restoration Specialist Restoration Specialist
+20% Synergy $0.25
Undead Alchemist Undead Alchemist
+20% Synergy $1.25
Cephalid Illusionist Cephalid Illusionist
+20% Synergy $1.51
Cephalid Aristocrat Cephalid Aristocrat
+20% Synergy $0.14
Manic Scribe Manic Scribe
+20% Synergy $0.38
Overwhelmed Apprentice Overwhelmed Apprentice
+20% Synergy $0.21
Omen Hawker Omen Hawker
+19% Synergy $0.23
Aphetto Alchemist Aphetto Alchemist
+19% Synergy $3.65
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+18% Synergy $0.55
Hanna, Ship's Navigator Hanna, Ship's Navigator
+17% Synergy $0.37
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
+17% Synergy $1.17
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+16% Synergy $5.08
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+12% Synergy $0.49
Gold Myr Gold Myr
+12% Synergy $1.66
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+10% Synergy $17.55
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+9% Synergy $37.18
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+9% Synergy $0.58

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Inspiring Leader's Combo deck ahead.

Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+57% Synergy $15.10
Delay Delay
+57% Synergy $3.09
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+56% Synergy $10.39
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+56% Synergy $18.57
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+55% Synergy $9.13
Pongify Pongify
+52% Synergy $1.98
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+44% Synergy $52.75
Visions of Beyond Visions of Beyond
+39% Synergy $4.66
Miscast Miscast
+39% Synergy $1.35
Condemn Condemn
+38% Synergy $0.27
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+37% Synergy $15.83
Dispel Dispel
+37% Synergy $0.37
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+35% Synergy $0.60
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+33% Synergy $3.95
Silence Silence
+32% Synergy $8.45
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+27% Synergy $7.11
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+22% Synergy $1.43
Winds of Rebuke Winds of Rebuke
+20% Synergy $0.26
Dizzy Spell Dizzy Spell
+20% Synergy $3.36
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+19% Synergy $3.75
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+19% Synergy $6.23
Daze Daze
+19% Synergy $3.03
Misdirection Misdirection
+19% Synergy $10.60
Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+18% Synergy $12.88
Resculpt Resculpt
+17% Synergy $0.22
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+17% Synergy $0.36
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+17% Synergy $0.26
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+16% Synergy $0.26
Reprieve Reprieve
+16% Synergy $1.64
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+13% Synergy $49.82
Sphinx's Revelation Sphinx's Revelation
+12% Synergy $0.50
Disenchant Disenchant
+12% Synergy $0.11
Aetherize Aetherize
+10% Synergy $0.37
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-6% Synergy $1.46
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-33% Synergy $1.05
Counterspell Counterspell
-34% Synergy $3.43

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Combo game plan forward for Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Inspiring Leader.

Maddening Cacophony Maddening Cacophony
+56% Synergy $7.28
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+54% Synergy $0.32
Transmute Artifact Transmute Artifact
+39% Synergy $387.81
Reshape Reshape
+38% Synergy $4.57
Bond of Insight Bond of Insight
+20% Synergy $0.26
Stream of Thought Stream of Thought
+20% Synergy $0.22
Mass Appeal Mass Appeal
+19% Synergy $0.58
Step Through Step Through
+19% Synergy $0.21
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+19% Synergy $8.74
Storm of Souls Storm of Souls
+18% Synergy $0.31
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+17% Synergy $2.65
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+17% Synergy $0.23
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+17% Synergy $0.32

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Inspiring Leader Combo decks.

Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+57% Synergy $0.31
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+56% Synergy $2.83
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+52% Synergy $6.62
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+38% Synergy $10.64
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+37% Synergy $0.92
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+34% Synergy $12.89
Shuko Shuko
+20% Synergy $1.68
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+20% Synergy $2.02
Welding Jar Welding Jar
+20% Synergy $1.71
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+19% Synergy $5.01
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+19% Synergy $54.11
Thrumming Stone Thrumming Stone
+19% Synergy $21.84
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+19% Synergy $0.42
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+19% Synergy $0.26
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+18% Synergy $0.75
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+9% Synergy $0.32
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
0% Synergy $3.93

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Combo strategy in Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Inspiring Leader decks.

Arcane Adaptation Arcane Adaptation
+20% Synergy $4.57
Disturbing Conversion Disturbing Conversion
+20% Synergy $0.07
Intruder Alarm Intruder Alarm
+17% Synergy $3.92
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+16% Synergy $0.84
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+15% Synergy $0.98
Land Tax Land Tax
+11% Synergy $13.05
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+9% Synergy $6.36
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-4% Synergy $53.72

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Inspiring Leader's Combo game plan.

Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+97% Synergy $19.12
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
+28% Synergy $6.94

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Inspiring Leader Combo decks.

Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+68% Synergy $8.69
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+50% Synergy $6.08
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+49% Synergy $39.67
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+41% Synergy $31.72
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+37% Synergy $1.71
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+33% Synergy $60.97
Glacial Chasm Glacial Chasm
+20% Synergy $20.67
Faerie Conclave Faerie Conclave
+19% Synergy $0.53
Mishra's Factory Mishra's Factory
+19% Synergy $0.18
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+18% Synergy $4.34
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+17% Synergy $6.42
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+17% Synergy $0.32
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+16% Synergy $10.35
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+12% Synergy $0.37
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+11% Synergy $13.08
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+4% Synergy $0.71

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Inspiring Leader's Combo strategy.

Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+76% Synergy $3.94
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+74% Synergy $0.34
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+57% Synergy $0.42
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+54% Synergy $38.08
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+54% Synergy $229.90
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+52% Synergy $0.60
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+39% Synergy $43.64
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+30% Synergy $0.35
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+19% Synergy $44.74
Moonsnare Prototype Moonsnare Prototype
+19% Synergy $0.28
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+18% Synergy $0.37
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+17% Synergy $0.46
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+17% Synergy $1076.87
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+16% Synergy $3.11
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+14% Synergy $105.77
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+11% Synergy $0.26
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-6% Synergy $1.40
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-17% Synergy $0.24
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-22% Synergy $2.60

Lands

The mana base behind Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Inspiring Leader's Combo decks.

The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+56% Synergy $0.40
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+55% Synergy $39.06
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+54% Synergy $33.45
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+53% Synergy $36.10
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+53% Synergy $11.42
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+53% Synergy $38.66
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+53% Synergy $30.45
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+52% Synergy $18.92
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+41% Synergy $18.75
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+37% Synergy $49.78
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+36% Synergy $48.66
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+32% Synergy $8.39
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+28% Synergy $15.52
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+27% Synergy $7.11
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+22% Synergy $11.43
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+20% Synergy $4.52
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+19% Synergy $8.80
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+18% Synergy $8.75
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+17% Synergy $0.25
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+16% Synergy $0.34
Command Tower Command Tower
+14% Synergy $0.25
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+13% Synergy $0.36
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+12% Synergy $0.30
Tundra Tundra
+7% Synergy $3000.00
Plains Plains
+5% Synergy $0.07
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.07
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+4% Synergy $0.39
Port Town Port Town
-7% Synergy $0.22
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
-16% Synergy $0.32
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-20% Synergy $5.38
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-26% Synergy $0.26
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-43% Synergy $0.34

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Inspiring Leader: Combo.

Zellix, Sanity Flayer Shameless Charlatan Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Shameless Charlatan
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Sword Coast Sailor Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Sword Coast Sailor
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Feywild Visitor Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Feywild Visitor
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Far Traveler Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Far Traveler
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Cloakwood Hermit Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Cloakwood Hermit
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Criminal Past Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Criminal Past
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Cultist of the Absolute Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Cultist of the Absolute
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 Street Urchin Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Street Urchin
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Tavern Brawler Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Tavern Brawler
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Candlekeep Sage Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Candlekeep Sage
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Dungeon Delver Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Dungeon Delver
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Agent of the Iron Throne Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Agent of the Iron Throne
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Scion of Halaster Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Scion of Halaster
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Criminal Past Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Criminal Past
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Faceless One Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Faceless One
The Mindskinner The Mindskinner
Mirko Vosk, Mind Drinker Mirko Vosk, Mind Drinker
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Haunted One Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Haunted One
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Master Chef Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Master Chef
Neerdiv, Devious Diver Neerdiv, Devious Diver
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Noble Heritage Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Noble Heritage
Saruman of Many Colors Saruman of Many Colors
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Folk Hero Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Folk Hero
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Ambassador Laquatus Ambassador Laquatus
Hope Estheim Hope Estheim
Wrexial, the Risen Deep Wrexial, the Risen Deep
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Cloakwood Hermit Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Cloakwood Hermit
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Raul, Trouble Shooter Raul, Trouble Shooter
Lazav, Dimir Mastermind Lazav, Dimir Mastermind
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Criminal Past Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Criminal Past
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Criminal Past Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Criminal Past
Stitcher Geralf Stitcher Geralf

Other Available Backgrounds

Zellix, Sanity Flayer can also choose from these 28 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
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
Master Chef Master Chef
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Acolyte of Bahamut Acolyte of Bahamut
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Criminal Past Criminal Past
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
Faceless One Faceless One
Folk Hero Folk Hero
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier