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Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Inspiring Leader
Price tag $25.99

Legendary Creature — Horror Enchantment Background

Zellix, Sanity Flayer Inspiring Leader
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Azorius

Playstyle & Strategy

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

Recent-set cards that Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Inspiring Leader players are trying out in Combo decks.

Mister Fantastic, Reed Richards Mister Fantastic, Reed Richards
+97% Synergy $0.29

Game Changers

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

Mana Vault Mana Vault
+27% Synergy $120.10
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+26% Synergy $14.23
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+25% Synergy $134.99
The One Ring The One Ring
+25% Synergy $115.22
Force of Will Force of Will
+24% Synergy $59.38
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+23% Synergy $18.94
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+17% Synergy $57.26
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+16% Synergy $35.35
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+10% Synergy $69.93
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+9% Synergy $61.19

Creatures

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

Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+96% Synergy $0.40
Undead Alchemist Undead Alchemist
+66% Synergy $0.80
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+63% Synergy $0.99
Starry-Eyed Skyrider Starry-Eyed Skyrider
+49% Synergy $0.30
Delivery Moogle Delivery Moogle
+49% Synergy $0.30
Katara, Water Tribe's Hope Katara, Water Tribe's Hope
+49% Synergy $0.47
Selhoff Occultist Selhoff Occultist
+33% Synergy $0.13
Screaming Swarm Screaming Swarm
+33% Synergy $0.25
Restoration Specialist Restoration Specialist
+33% Synergy $0.19
Mirelurk Queen Mirelurk Queen
+33% Synergy $0.98
Jacob Hauken, Inspector Hauken's Insight Jacob Hauken, Inspector
+33% Synergy $0.42
Guardian Sunmare Guardian Sunmare
+33% Synergy $0.37
Manic Scribe Manic Scribe
+33% Synergy $0.35
Guardian Scalelord Guardian Scalelord
+32% Synergy $0.36
Rosie Cotton of South Lane Rosie Cotton of South Lane
+32% Synergy $0.35
Persistent Petitioners Persistent Petitioners
+32% Synergy $1.15
Omen Hawker Omen Hawker
+32% Synergy $0.36
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
+32% Synergy $45.84
Aven Wind Guide Aven Wind Guide
+32% Synergy $0.28
Drift of Phantasms Drift of Phantasms
+32% Synergy $0.26
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+31% Synergy $1.91
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+31% Synergy $0.40
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+30% Synergy $38.92
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+30% Synergy $3.39
Hanna, Ship's Navigator Hanna, Ship's Navigator
+30% Synergy $0.34
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
+30% Synergy $1.13
Ruin Crab Ruin Crab
+30% Synergy $1.83
Spellskite Spellskite
+29% Synergy $7.99
Bruvac the Grandiloquent Bruvac the Grandiloquent
+29% Synergy $45.47
Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+28% Synergy $33.72
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+28% Synergy $9.20
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+27% Synergy $6.52
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+25% Synergy $2.52
Gold Myr Gold Myr
+25% Synergy $1.63
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+24% Synergy $0.57
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+23% Synergy $2.51
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+23% Synergy $11.91
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+22% Synergy $31.80
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+22% Synergy $0.67
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+22% Synergy $16.22
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+20% Synergy $2.24
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+10% Synergy $57.59

Instants

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

Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+94% Synergy $5.21
Coordinated Maneuver Coordinated Maneuver
+49% Synergy $0.16
Thraben Charm Thraben Charm
+31% Synergy $0.45
Condemn Condemn
+31% Synergy $0.22
Misdirection Misdirection
+31% Synergy $12.08
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+31% Synergy $16.09
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+30% Synergy $15.04
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+29% Synergy $8.90
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+29% Synergy $18.00
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+28% Synergy $8.78
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+28% Synergy $2.58
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+27% Synergy $1.20
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+25% Synergy $0.51
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+25% Synergy $0.32
Disenchant Disenchant
+25% Synergy $0.09
Sphinx's Revelation Sphinx's Revelation
+25% Synergy $0.38
Silence Silence
+25% Synergy $9.27
Aetherize Aetherize
+22% Synergy $0.73
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+20% Synergy $16.42
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+19% Synergy $6.91
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+16% Synergy $57.71
Swan Song Swan Song
+14% Synergy $11.36
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+12% Synergy $38.67
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+5% Synergy $3.83
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-1% Synergy $1.52

Sorceries

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

Maddening Cacophony Maddening Cacophony
+63% Synergy $6.03
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+60% Synergy $0.36
Space-Time Anomaly Space-Time Anomaly
+43% Synergy $0.35
Psionic Ritual Psionic Ritual
+33% Synergy $0.32
Stream of Thought Stream of Thought
+33% Synergy $0.19
Mass Appeal Mass Appeal
+32% Synergy $0.99
Transmute Artifact Transmute Artifact
+31% Synergy $403.80
Traumatize Traumatize
+31% Synergy $4.14
Reshape Reshape
+31% Synergy $4.73
Storm of Souls Storm of Souls
+31% Synergy $0.28
Fractured Sanity Fractured Sanity
+30% Synergy $3.37
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+30% Synergy $0.32
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+30% Synergy $0.34
Fabricate Fabricate
+22% Synergy $10.13
Windfall Windfall
+20% Synergy $5.05

Utility Artifacts

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

Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+96% Synergy $9.13
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+66% Synergy $17.24
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+65% Synergy $18.32
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
+42% Synergy $3.63
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+33% Synergy $2.49
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
+33% Synergy $0.66
Argent Dais Argent Dais
+32% Synergy $0.21
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+32% Synergy $0.41
Profane Memento Profane Memento
+32% Synergy $1.49
Thrumming Stone Thrumming Stone
+32% Synergy $22.63
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+32% Synergy $5.42
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+32% Synergy $0.41
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+31% Synergy $11.87
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+31% Synergy $0.35
Riverchurn Monument Riverchurn Monument
+30% Synergy $2.26
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+30% Synergy $1.93
Folio of Fancies Folio of Fancies
+29% Synergy $1.65
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+27% Synergy $11.80

Enchantments

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

Spider-Man No More Spider-Man No More
+99% Synergy $0.19
Bubble Snare Bubble Snare
+33% Synergy $0.14
Quest for Ancient Secrets Quest for Ancient Secrets
+33% Synergy $0.24
Battle of Hoover Dam Battle of Hoover Dam
+33% Synergy $0.33
Martyr's Bond Martyr's Bond
+33% Synergy $1.04
Arcane Adaptation Arcane Adaptation
+33% Synergy $3.54
Cloud Cover Cloud Cover
+33% Synergy $1.86
Narcolepsy Narcolepsy
+32% Synergy $0.24
Memory Erosion Memory Erosion
+32% Synergy $9.41
Unable to Scream Unable to Scream
+32% Synergy $0.31
Fraying Sanity Fraying Sanity
+32% Synergy $0.92
Sphinx's Tutelage Sphinx's Tutelage
+31% Synergy $1.24
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+31% Synergy $11.57
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+31% Synergy $0.27
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+30% Synergy $0.77
Intruder Alarm Intruder Alarm
+30% Synergy $5.84
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+29% Synergy $0.63
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+28% Synergy $1.25
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+22% Synergy $5.63
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+17% Synergy $13.04

Planeswalkers

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

Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+46% Synergy $21.09
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
+22% Synergy $7.13

Utility Lands

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

Faerie Conclave Faerie Conclave
+32% Synergy $0.57
Mishra's Factory Mishra's Factory
+32% Synergy $0.23
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+30% Synergy $0.31
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+29% Synergy $3.38
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+25% Synergy $60.52
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+22% Synergy $5.59
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+21% Synergy $38.89
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+20% Synergy $8.07
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+13% Synergy $28.30

Mana Artifacts

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

Mind Stone Mind Stone
+74% Synergy $0.31
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+71% Synergy $0.89
Moonsnare Prototype Moonsnare Prototype
+32% Synergy $0.20
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+31% Synergy $0.41
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+31% Synergy $0.34
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+29% Synergy $4.46
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+28% Synergy $165.23
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+27% Synergy $38.19
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+27% Synergy $238.58
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+24% Synergy $0.26
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+17% Synergy $0.89
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+15% Synergy $0.38
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+11% Synergy $0.26
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-19% Synergy $1.55

Lands

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

The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+30% Synergy $0.34
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+30% Synergy $0.28
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+29% Synergy $57.96
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+27% Synergy $32.42
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+26% Synergy $28.93
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+26% Synergy $12.47
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+26% Synergy $31.87
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+26% Synergy $37.29
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+25% Synergy $35.90
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+24% Synergy $20.44
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+20% Synergy $0.37
Port Town Port Town
+20% Synergy $0.34
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+19% Synergy $6.91
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+17% Synergy $0.25
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
+17% Synergy $0.47
Command Tower Command Tower
+14% Synergy $0.31
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+14% Synergy $11.47
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+5% Synergy $0.24
Plains Plains
+4% Synergy $0.09
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.08
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+1% Synergy $0.20
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+0% Synergy $15.97
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.26
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-6% Synergy $18.26
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-15% Synergy $6.71
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-30% Synergy $0.31

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
Mirko Vosk, Mind Drinker Mirko Vosk, Mind Drinker
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Haunted One Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Haunted One
The Mindskinner The Mindskinner
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Master Chef Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Master Chef
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Noble Heritage Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Noble Heritage
Neerdiv, Devious Diver Neerdiv, Devious Diver
Ambassador Laquatus Ambassador Laquatus
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Folk Hero Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Folk Hero
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Hope Estheim Hope Estheim
Saruman of Many Colors Saruman of Many Colors
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Cloakwood Hermit Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Cloakwood Hermit
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Wrexial, the Risen Deep Wrexial, the Risen Deep
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Criminal Past Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Criminal Past
Raul, Trouble Shooter Raul, Trouble Shooter
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Criminal Past Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Criminal Past
Phenax, God of Deception Phenax, God of Deception
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
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
Master Chef Master Chef
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Faceless One Faceless One
Criminal Past Criminal Past
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Acolyte of Bahamut Acolyte of Bahamut
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Folk Hero Folk Hero
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier