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Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Inspiring Leader
Price tag $26.88

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
+77% Synergy $72.26
Glacial Chasm Glacial Chasm
+49% Synergy $23.88
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+42% Synergy $131.68
Force of Will Force of Will
+41% Synergy $62.85
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+34% Synergy $54.50
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+34% Synergy $54.33
Farewell Farewell
+33% Synergy $5.28
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+33% Synergy $39.51
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+28% Synergy $40.14
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+26% Synergy $60.01

Creatures

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

Ruin Crab Ruin Crab
+96% Synergy $1.39
Selhoff Occultist Selhoff Occultist
+49% Synergy $0.06
Shadow Kin Shadow Kin
+49% Synergy $0.96
Deepmuck Desperado Deepmuck Desperado
+49% Synergy $0.12
Undead Alchemist Undead Alchemist
+49% Synergy $0.77
Dreamborn Muse Dreamborn Muse
+49% Synergy $3.26
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+49% Synergy $12.20
Hedron Crab Hedron Crab
+48% Synergy $2.76
The Mindskinner The Mindskinner
+48% Synergy $2.60
Bruvac the Grandiloquent Bruvac the Grandiloquent
+46% Synergy $45.47
Curiosity Crafter Curiosity Crafter
+46% Synergy $0.39
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+45% Synergy $6.79
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+27% Synergy $58.07

Instants

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

Release to Memory Release to Memory
+98% Synergy $0.47
Drown in Dreams Drown in Dreams
+97% Synergy $2.27
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+69% Synergy $0.69
Renounce the Guilds Renounce the Guilds
+49% Synergy $0.21
Commander's Insight Commander's Insight
+49% Synergy $0.25
Unexpectedly Absent Unexpectedly Absent
+49% Synergy $0.31
Winds of Rebuke Winds of Rebuke
+49% Synergy $0.25
Into the Story Into the Story
+49% Synergy $0.27
Keep Watch Keep Watch
+49% Synergy $3.22
Mandate of Peace Mandate of Peace
+49% Synergy $1.60
Visions of Beyond Visions of Beyond
+48% Synergy $4.80
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+48% Synergy $7.64
Thraben Charm Thraben Charm
+48% Synergy $0.34
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+48% Synergy $2.74
Wash Away Wash Away
+48% Synergy $0.86
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+48% Synergy $0.98
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+48% Synergy $1.45
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+47% Synergy $0.27
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+45% Synergy $2.38
Permission Denied Permission Denied
+44% Synergy $13.69
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+42% Synergy $52.62
Sphinx's Revelation Sphinx's Revelation
+41% Synergy $0.45
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+36% Synergy $5.19
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+34% Synergy $0.32
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+31% Synergy $1.19
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+24% Synergy $1.92
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+11% Synergy $3.60
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-3% Synergy $1.09
Counterspell Counterspell
-3% Synergy $3.77

Sorceries

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

Fractured Sanity Fractured Sanity
+97% Synergy $3.44
Psionic Ritual Psionic Ritual
+49% Synergy $0.37
Sculpted Sunburst Sculpted Sunburst
+49% Synergy $0.19
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+48% Synergy $0.28
Slaughter the Strong Slaughter the Strong
+47% Synergy $0.33
Single Combat Single Combat
+47% Synergy $0.48
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+47% Synergy $0.29
Maddening Cacophony Maddening Cacophony
+46% Synergy $6.25
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+45% Synergy $0.34
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+44% Synergy $38.15
Ponder Ponder
+38% Synergy $1.84
Austere Command Austere Command
+36% Synergy $0.46

Utility Artifacts

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

Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
+99% Synergy $0.59
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+98% Synergy $16.48
Folio of Fancies Folio of Fancies
+96% Synergy $1.64
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+96% Synergy $8.47
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
+92% Synergy $3.58
Lantern of the Lost Lantern of the Lost
+49% Synergy $0.26
Ghoulcaller's Bell Ghoulcaller's Bell
+49% Synergy $0.21
Relic of Progenitus Relic of Progenitus
+49% Synergy $6.86
Eldrazi Monument Eldrazi Monument
+49% Synergy $9.35
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+49% Synergy $16.89
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+49% Synergy $55.96
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+48% Synergy $12.70
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+48% Synergy $0.83
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+47% Synergy $1.25
Riverchurn Monument Riverchurn Monument
+46% Synergy $2.01
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+42% Synergy $4.93
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+39% Synergy $0.33

Enchantments

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

Memory Erosion Memory Erosion
+98% Synergy $9.10
Teferi's Tutelage Teferi's Tutelage
+98% Synergy $0.32
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+96% Synergy $4.51
Tenuous Truce Tenuous Truce
+49% Synergy $0.40
Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+48% Synergy $3.88
Out of Time Out of Time
+48% Synergy $0.27
Struggle for Project Purity Struggle for Project Purity
+48% Synergy $4.20
Sphinx's Tutelage Sphinx's Tutelage
+48% Synergy $1.26
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+47% Synergy $0.59
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+45% Synergy $8.13
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+45% Synergy $5.49
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+25% Synergy $4.33
Propaganda Propaganda
+23% Synergy $2.13

Utility Lands

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

Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+95% Synergy $0.31
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+51% Synergy $3.36
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+49% Synergy $17.81
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+48% Synergy $1.69
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+48% Synergy $54.27
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+47% Synergy $27.19
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+46% Synergy $6.51
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+45% Synergy $10.62
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+44% Synergy $1.52
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+39% Synergy $5.54
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+30% Synergy $27.39

Mana Artifacts

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

Mind Stone Mind Stone
+74% Synergy $0.31
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+71% Synergy $0.70
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+58% Synergy $1.92
Stonespeaker Crystal Stonespeaker Crystal
+49% Synergy $0.38
Wand of the Worldsoul Wand of the Worldsoul
+49% Synergy $4.03
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+47% Synergy $0.24
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+43% Synergy $0.22
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+16% Synergy $0.69
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+13% Synergy $1.84
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
0% Synergy $0.36

Lands

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

Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+94% Synergy $34.97
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+79% Synergy $4.54
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
+77% Synergy $7.08
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+67% Synergy $15.03
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+64% Synergy $0.27
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+59% Synergy $5.65
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+51% Synergy $8.07
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+48% Synergy $0.89
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+46% Synergy $0.27
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+44% Synergy $38.15
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+43% Synergy $29.61
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+43% Synergy $10.13
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+43% Synergy $31.12
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+41% Synergy $1.05
Tundra Tundra
+36% Synergy $3000.00
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+36% Synergy $5.19
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+34% Synergy $0.31
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
+34% Synergy $0.36
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+31% Synergy $9.81
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+29% Synergy $0.26
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+25% Synergy $4.40
Command Tower Command Tower
+14% Synergy $0.34
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+13% Synergy $0.26
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+10% Synergy $17.77
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+4% Synergy $0.31
Plains Plains
+4% Synergy $0.13
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.21
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-13% Synergy $0.32
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-15% Synergy $0.26

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
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Folk Hero Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Folk Hero
Ambassador Laquatus Ambassador Laquatus
Saruman of Many Colors Saruman of Many Colors
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Hope Estheim Hope Estheim
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
Wrexial, the Risen Deep Wrexial, the Risen Deep
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Criminal Past Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Criminal Past
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Criminal Past Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Criminal Past
Lazav, Dimir Mastermind Lazav, Dimir Mastermind
Stitcher Geralf Stitcher Geralf

Other Available Backgrounds

Zellix, Sanity Flayer can also choose from these 28 other backgrounds:

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