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Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Master Chef
Price tag $26.73

Legendary Creature — Horror Enchantment Background

Zellix, Sanity Flayer Master Chef
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Playstyle & Strategy

Mill 47% +1/+1 Counters 9% Horrors 9% Self-Mill 6%
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Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Master Chef +1/+1 Counters game on their own.

Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+86% Synergy $26.56

Creatures

Creatures that carry the +1/+1 Counters plan in Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Master Chef decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Undead Alchemist Undead Alchemist
+99% Synergy $0.77
Deepmuck Desperado Deepmuck Desperado
+99% Synergy $0.12
Grell Philosopher Grell Philosopher
+99% Synergy $0.67
Shadow Kin Shadow Kin
+99% Synergy $0.96
Canoptek Scarab Swarm Canoptek Scarab Swarm
+99% Synergy $12.34
Bruvac the Grandiloquent Bruvac the Grandiloquent
+99% Synergy $45.47
Tranquil Frillback Tranquil Frillback
+99% Synergy $1.24
Meltstrider Eulogist Meltstrider Eulogist
+99% Synergy $0.30
Ruxa, Patient Professor Ruxa, Patient Professor
+99% Synergy $4.12
The Mindskinner The Mindskinner
+99% Synergy $2.60
Dauntless Scrapbot Dauntless Scrapbot
+99% Synergy $0.29
Malanthrope Malanthrope
+99% Synergy $0.41
Transit Mage Transit Mage
+99% Synergy $0.36
Armorcraft Judge Armorcraft Judge
+99% Synergy $0.25
Skatewing Spy Skatewing Spy
+99% Synergy $0.18
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+98% Synergy $0.41
The Thirteenth Doctor The Thirteenth Doctor
+98% Synergy $0.41
Zameck Guildmage Zameck Guildmage
+98% Synergy $0.22
Ruin Crab Ruin Crab
+98% Synergy $1.39
Circle of Dreams Druid Circle of Dreams Druid
+98% Synergy $14.10
Tributary Instructor Tributary Instructor
+96% Synergy $0.27
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
+96% Synergy $9.75
Kodama of the West Tree Kodama of the West Tree
+96% Synergy $19.77
Ouroboroid Ouroboroid
+95% Synergy $27.41
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
+95% Synergy $0.17
Incubation Druid Incubation Druid
+92% Synergy $2.41
Herald of Secret Streams Herald of Secret Streams
+85% Synergy $9.09

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Master Chef's +1/+1 Counters deck ahead.

Keep Watch Keep Watch
+99% Synergy $3.22
Silkguard Silkguard
+96% Synergy $0.47
Voidslime Voidslime
+95% Synergy $0.65
Mutational Advantage Mutational Advantage
+94% Synergy $7.71
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+86% Synergy $0.37
Negate Negate
+75% Synergy $0.24
Counterspell Counterspell
+51% Synergy $3.77

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the +1/+1 Counters game plan forward for Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Master Chef.

Psionic Ritual Psionic Ritual
+99% Synergy $0.37
Fractured Sanity Fractured Sanity
+99% Synergy $3.44
Maddening Cacophony Maddening Cacophony
+99% Synergy $6.25
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+96% Synergy $0.34
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+94% Synergy $9.49

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Master Chef +1/+1 Counters decks.

Slate of Ancestry Slate of Ancestry
+99% Synergy $0.94
Glaring Spotlight Glaring Spotlight
+99% Synergy $2.32
Tormod's Crypt Tormod's Crypt
+99% Synergy $0.69
Ghoulcaller's Bell Ghoulcaller's Bell
+99% Synergy $0.21
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+99% Synergy $0.24
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+99% Synergy $8.47
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
+99% Synergy $3.58
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+98% Synergy $5.54
Combine Chrysalis Combine Chrysalis
+95% Synergy $0.36

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the +1/+1 Counters strategy in Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Master Chef decks.

One with the Kami One with the Kami
+99% Synergy $0.32
Steely Resolve Steely Resolve
+99% Synergy $19.60
Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+99% Synergy $3.88
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+99% Synergy $4.51
Bred for the Hunt Bred for the Hunt
+94% Synergy $0.50
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+94% Synergy $8.73
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
+92% Synergy $7.75
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+90% Synergy $5.49

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Master Chef's +1/+1 Counters game plan.

Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
+98% Synergy $0.21

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Master Chef +1/+1 Counters decks.

Novijen, Heart of Progress Novijen, Heart of Progress
+96% Synergy $0.39
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+95% Synergy $43.89
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+95% Synergy $27.19
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+94% Synergy $13.43
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+49% Synergy $3.36

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Master Chef's +1/+1 Counters strategy.

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+80% Synergy $1.92
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+78% Synergy $0.44
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+70% Synergy $0.35
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+19% Synergy $1.84

Lands

The mana base behind Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Master Chef's +1/+1 Counters decks.

Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
+81% Synergy $6.46
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
+80% Synergy $4.97
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
+78% Synergy $0.25
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
+60% Synergy $0.27
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+57% Synergy $3.68
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+56% Synergy $0.30
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+54% Synergy $0.87
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+52% Synergy $9.06
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+47% Synergy $0.36
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+38% Synergy $0.32
Forest Forest
+4% Synergy $0.17
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.21

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Master Chef: +1/+1 Counters.

Zellix, Sanity Flayer Cloakwood Hermit Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Cloakwood Hermit
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Raised by Giants Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Raised by Giants
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Candlekeep Sage Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Candlekeep Sage
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Dungeon Delver Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Dungeon Delver
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Feywild Visitor Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Feywild Visitor
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Shameless Charlatan Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Shameless Charlatan
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Sword Coast Sailor Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Sword Coast Sailor
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Faceless One Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Faceless One
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Cloakwood Hermit Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Cloakwood Hermit
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Agent of the Iron Throne Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Agent of the Iron Throne
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 Far Traveler Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Far Traveler
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Inspiring Leader Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Inspiring Leader
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Passionate Archaeologist Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Passionate Archaeologist
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Popular Entertainer Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Popular Entertainer
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Scion of Halaster Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Scion of Halaster
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Street Urchin Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Street Urchin
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Tavern Brawler Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Tavern Brawler
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Criminal Past Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Criminal Past
Neerdiv, Devious Diver Neerdiv, Devious Diver
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Haunted One Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Haunted One
The Mindskinner The Mindskinner
Ambassador Laquatus Ambassador Laquatus
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Criminal Past Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Criminal Past
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Criminal Past Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Criminal Past
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
The Master, Transcendent The Master, Transcendent
Raul, Trouble Shooter Raul, Trouble Shooter
Mirko Vosk, Mind Drinker Mirko Vosk, Mind Drinker
Wrexial, the Risen Deep Wrexial, the Risen Deep
Sidisi, Brood Tyrant Sidisi, Brood Tyrant
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Scion of Halaster Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Scion of Halaster
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