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

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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Game Changers

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

Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+44% Synergy $69.44
Glacial Chasm Glacial Chasm
+33% Synergy $20.67
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+26% Synergy $125.34
Force of Will Force of Will
+25% Synergy $70.22
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+18% Synergy $51.92
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+18% Synergy $56.78
Farewell Farewell
+16% Synergy $5.86
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+16% Synergy $36.16
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+12% Synergy $41.26
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+9% Synergy $53.72

Creatures

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

Ruin Crab Ruin Crab
+97% Synergy $2.32
Shadow Kin Shadow Kin
+67% Synergy $0.81
Selhoff Occultist Selhoff Occultist
+67% Synergy $0.09
Undead Alchemist Undead Alchemist
+66% Synergy $1.25
Dreamborn Muse Dreamborn Muse
+66% Synergy $3.37
Bruvac the Grandiloquent Bruvac the Grandiloquent
+63% Synergy $45.96
The Mindskinner The Mindskinner
+48% Synergy $2.99
Prava of the Steel Legion Prava of the Steel Legion
+33% Synergy $0.37
Body Double Body Double
+33% Synergy $0.31
Deepmuck Desperado Deepmuck Desperado
+33% Synergy $0.17
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
+33% Synergy $36.88
Merfolk Windrobber Merfolk Windrobber
+33% Synergy $0.13
Mirror-Sigil Sergeant Mirror-Sigil Sergeant
+33% Synergy $1.25
Terisian Mindbreaker Terisian Mindbreaker
+33% Synergy $2.21
Grell Philosopher Grell Philosopher
+33% Synergy $0.55
Stitcher Geralf Stitcher Geralf
+33% Synergy $0.25
Riddlekeeper Riddlekeeper
+33% Synergy $12.53
Millikin Millikin
+33% Synergy $0.30
Vantress Gargoyle Vantress Gargoyle
+33% Synergy $0.35
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+32% Synergy $11.69
Malevolent Hermit Benevolent Geist Malevolent Hermit
+32% Synergy $1.01
Aven Wind Guide Aven Wind Guide
+32% Synergy $0.31
Hedron Crab Hedron Crab
+32% Synergy $2.82
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+30% Synergy $43.42
Curiosity Crafter Curiosity Crafter
+28% Synergy $0.26
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+28% Synergy $4.83
Drumbellower Drumbellower
+26% Synergy $2.04
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+11% Synergy $58.30

Instants

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

Drown in Dreams Drown in Dreams
+98% Synergy $3.24
Winds of Rebuke Winds of Rebuke
+66% Synergy $0.26
Into the Story Into the Story
+66% Synergy $0.36
Release to Memory Release to Memory
+65% Synergy $0.45
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+36% Synergy $1.62
Commander's Insight Commander's Insight
+33% Synergy $0.27
Keep Watch Keep Watch
+33% Synergy $3.07
Mandate of Peace Mandate of Peace
+33% Synergy $2.17
Renounce the Guilds Renounce the Guilds
+33% Synergy $0.18
Unexpectedly Absent Unexpectedly Absent
+33% Synergy $0.30
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+32% Synergy $7.20
Thraben Charm Thraben Charm
+32% Synergy $0.38
Wash Away Wash Away
+32% Synergy $0.38
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+32% Synergy $2.53
Visions of Beyond Visions of Beyond
+32% Synergy $4.66
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+32% Synergy $0.74
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+31% Synergy $1.44
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+31% Synergy $0.70
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+31% Synergy $0.32
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+28% Synergy $3.25
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+28% Synergy $1.88
Permission Denied Permission Denied
+28% Synergy $10.67
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+26% Synergy $49.82
Pongify Pongify
+25% Synergy $1.98
Sphinx's Revelation Sphinx's Revelation
+25% Synergy $0.50
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+20% Synergy $7.11
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+18% Synergy $0.36
Counterspell Counterspell
+13% Synergy $3.43
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+8% Synergy $1.46
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+7% Synergy $2.26
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-20% Synergy $1.05

Sorceries

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

Fractured Sanity Fractured Sanity
+98% Synergy $3.27
Psionic Ritual Psionic Ritual
+67% Synergy $0.32
Maddening Cacophony Maddening Cacophony
+63% Synergy $7.28
Bond of Insight Bond of Insight
+33% Synergy $0.26
Nomads' Assembly Nomads' Assembly
+33% Synergy $0.68
Sculpted Sunburst Sculpted Sunburst
+33% Synergy $0.19
Fascination Fascination
+32% Synergy $0.33
Flood of Tears Flood of Tears
+32% Synergy $1.30
Cut Your Losses Cut Your Losses
+32% Synergy $1.38
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+32% Synergy $0.27
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+31% Synergy $0.32
Slaughter the Strong Slaughter the Strong
+31% Synergy $0.21
Single Combat Single Combat
+31% Synergy $0.43
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+30% Synergy $0.23
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+28% Synergy $0.36
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+28% Synergy $35.07
Ponder Ponder
+22% Synergy $2.00
Austere Command Austere Command
+19% Synergy $0.94

Utility Artifacts

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

Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+98% Synergy $18.53
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+97% Synergy $9.09
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
+92% Synergy $3.77
Ghoulcaller's Bell Ghoulcaller's Bell
+67% Synergy $0.22
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
+66% Synergy $0.64
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+65% Synergy $10.64
Folio of Fancies Folio of Fancies
+64% Synergy $1.96
Riverchurn Monument Riverchurn Monument
+47% Synergy $2.77
Relic of Progenitus Relic of Progenitus
+33% Synergy $5.69
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+33% Synergy $54.11
Eldrazi Monument Eldrazi Monument
+33% Synergy $7.56
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+33% Synergy $16.99
Lantern of the Lost Lantern of the Lost
+33% Synergy $0.26
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+32% Synergy $7.24
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+32% Synergy $9.38
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+31% Synergy $15.61
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+31% Synergy $0.74
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+31% Synergy $0.92
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+26% Synergy $6.62
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+23% Synergy $0.32
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+8% Synergy $2.99

Enchantments

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

Memory Erosion Memory Erosion
+99% Synergy $8.90
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+97% Synergy $5.83
Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+66% Synergy $4.07
Teferi's Tutelage Teferi's Tutelage
+66% Synergy $0.35
Sphinx's Tutelage Sphinx's Tutelage
+65% Synergy $1.87
Rabble Rousing Rabble Rousing
+33% Synergy $1.27
Faces of the Past Faces of the Past
+33% Synergy $14.64
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+32% Synergy $1.08
Struggle for Project Purity Struggle for Project Purity
+32% Synergy $4.02
Out of Time Out of Time
+32% Synergy $0.26
Tenuous Truce Tenuous Truce
+32% Synergy $0.40
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+31% Synergy $0.67
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+28% Synergy $14.98
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+28% Synergy $60.85
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+28% Synergy $7.48
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+28% Synergy $0.50
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+28% Synergy $0.30
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+27% Synergy $0.36
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+9% Synergy $3.94
Propaganda Propaganda
+7% Synergy $3.52

Planeswalkers

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

Jace, the Perfected Mind Jace, the Perfected Mind
+33% Synergy $1.70

Utility Lands

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

Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+62% Synergy $0.35
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+47% Synergy $24.13
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+44% Synergy $1.56
Ipnu Rivulet Ipnu Rivulet
+33% Synergy $0.29
Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+33% Synergy $0.21
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+32% Synergy $18.78
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+32% Synergy $1.74
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+32% Synergy $49.84
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+30% Synergy $0.30
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+30% Synergy $6.78
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+28% Synergy $10.35
Moorland Haunt Moorland Haunt
+28% Synergy $0.26
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+23% Synergy $6.08
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+18% Synergy $2.76
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+14% Synergy $31.72

Mana Artifacts

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

Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+43% Synergy $0.24
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+41% Synergy $0.34
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+38% Synergy $0.60
Wand of the Worldsoul Wand of the Worldsoul
+33% Synergy $3.89
Stonespeaker Crystal Stonespeaker Crystal
+33% Synergy $0.36
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+31% Synergy $5.11
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+30% Synergy $0.18
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+25% Synergy $2.60
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+19% Synergy $0.25
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+17% Synergy $0.46
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+16% Synergy $0.35
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+14% Synergy $1.40

Lands

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

Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
+78% Synergy $6.62
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+65% Synergy $0.26
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+61% Synergy $39.06
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+46% Synergy $0.19
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+46% Synergy $4.52
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+34% Synergy $15.52
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+32% Synergy $0.93
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+30% Synergy $0.52
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+28% Synergy $0.25
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+28% Synergy $35.07
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+27% Synergy $5.38
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+27% Synergy $11.42
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+27% Synergy $0.13
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+27% Synergy $33.45
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+26% Synergy $30.45
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+25% Synergy $1.02
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+23% Synergy $0.26
Tundra Tundra
+20% Synergy $3000.00
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+20% Synergy $7.11
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+19% Synergy $8.39
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
+18% Synergy $0.39
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+18% Synergy $0.39
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+17% Synergy $0.24
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+15% Synergy $0.13
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+15% Synergy $11.43
Command Tower Command Tower
+14% Synergy $0.25
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+10% Synergy $3.87
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+6% Synergy $0.36
Plains Plains
+5% Synergy $0.07
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.07
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+1% Synergy $0.26
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-6% Synergy $18.75
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-11% Synergy $0.34
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-30% Synergy $0.34

Similar Commanders

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

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