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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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Game Changers

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

Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+77% Synergy $69.93
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+42% Synergy $134.99
The One Ring The One Ring
+41% Synergy $115.22
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+40% Synergy $18.94
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+34% Synergy $57.26
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+32% Synergy $35.35
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+28% Synergy $38.67

Creatures

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

Persistent Petitioners Persistent Petitioners
+99% Synergy $1.15
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+96% Synergy $40.45
Bruvac the Grandiloquent Bruvac the Grandiloquent
+96% Synergy $45.47
Manic Scribe Manic Scribe
+49% Synergy $0.35
Adaptive Automaton Adaptive Automaton
+49% Synergy $0.41
Metallic Mimic Metallic Mimic
+49% Synergy $0.99
Aven Wind Guide Aven Wind Guide
+49% Synergy $0.28
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+48% Synergy $33.36
The Mindskinner The Mindskinner
+48% Synergy $2.45
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+48% Synergy $27.36
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+47% Synergy $48.86
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+47% Synergy $20.05
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+47% Synergy $4.26
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+47% Synergy $4.95
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+46% Synergy $3.91
Spark Double Spark Double
+45% Synergy $13.14
Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+45% Synergy $33.72
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+27% Synergy $57.59

Instants

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

Swan Song Swan Song
+81% Synergy $11.36
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+72% Synergy $3.83
Thought Collapse Thought Collapse
+49% Synergy $0.33
Didn't Say Please Didn't Say Please
+49% Synergy $0.34
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+46% Synergy $0.28
Crush Contraband Crush Contraband
+46% Synergy $0.30
Counterspell Counterspell
+46% Synergy $3.32
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+45% Synergy $5.23
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+45% Synergy $2.38
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+44% Synergy $1.20
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+43% Synergy $20.92
Pongify Pongify
+41% Synergy $1.91
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+33% Synergy $57.71
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+23% Synergy $1.67
Negate Negate
+22% Synergy $0.31
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+10% Synergy $3.86
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-3% Synergy $1.35
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-18% Synergy $1.52

Sorceries

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

Psionic Ritual Psionic Ritual
+49% Synergy $0.32
Fractured Sanity Fractured Sanity
+47% Synergy $3.37
Fabricate Fabricate
+39% Synergy $10.13

Utility Artifacts

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

Mindcrank Mindcrank
+98% Synergy $11.87
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+96% Synergy $9.13
Eldrazi Monument Eldrazi Monument
+49% Synergy $10.44
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+49% Synergy $17.24
Grindstone Grindstone
+49% Synergy $13.72
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+48% Synergy $18.32
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+47% Synergy $1.99
Folio of Fancies Folio of Fancies
+46% Synergy $1.65
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+42% Synergy $5.65
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+39% Synergy $0.40
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+29% Synergy $4.52
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+24% Synergy $2.28

Enchantments

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

Memory Erosion Memory Erosion
+98% Synergy $9.41
Teferi's Tutelage Teferi's Tutelage
+98% Synergy $0.31
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+96% Synergy $5.93
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+94% Synergy $0.30
Glorious Anthem Glorious Anthem
+49% Synergy $0.41
Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+48% Synergy $4.49
Sphinx's Tutelage Sphinx's Tutelage
+48% Synergy $1.24
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+47% Synergy $11.57
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+47% Synergy $0.77
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+45% Synergy $60.42
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+44% Synergy $25.11
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+42% Synergy $4.78
Land Tax Land Tax
+40% Synergy $17.50
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+34% Synergy $13.04
Propaganda Propaganda
+22% Synergy $2.54

Utility Lands

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

Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+38% Synergy $38.89

Mana Artifacts

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

Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+42% Synergy $0.62
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+24% Synergy $0.31
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+17% Synergy $0.89
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+14% Synergy $1.55
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+7% Synergy $2.59
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
0% Synergy $0.38
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-5% Synergy $0.26

Lands

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

Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+22% Synergy $0.24
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+14% Synergy $0.33
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+10% Synergy $18.26
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+9% Synergy $5.87
Plains Plains
+4% Synergy $0.09
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.08
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+3% Synergy $0.37
Port Town Port Town
+3% Synergy $0.34
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+0% Synergy $6.71
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-13% Synergy $0.31
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-15% Synergy $0.20
Command Tower Command Tower
-35% Synergy $0.31

Similar Commanders

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

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