Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Passionate Archaeologist
$40.80
$40.80Legendary Creature — Horror Enchantment Background
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
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High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Passionate Archaeologist's abilities and overall game plan.
Grell Philosopher+67% Synergy
in 67% of decks
$0.62
Mindcrank+67% Synergy
in 67% of decks
$13.59
Millikin+66% Synergy
in 67% of decks
$0.31
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Consecrated Sphinx+13% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$32.62
Cyclonic Rift+6% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$39.05
Deflecting Swat-3% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$76.30
Fierce Guardianship-5% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$67.28
Rhystic Study-10% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$67.78
Jeska's Will-14% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$40.79
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Passionate Archaeologist's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Tersa Lightshatter+99% Synergy
in 100% of decks
$1.05
Diversion Specialist+67% Synergy
in 67% of decks
$0.07
Party Thrasher+66% Synergy
in 67% of decks
$0.58
Gastal Blockbuster+50% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$0.08
Endrider Spikespitter+50% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$0.18
Dreamborn Muse+50% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$3.21
Shadow Kin+50% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$0.68
Redcap Gutter-Dweller+50% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$0.22
Deranged Assistant+50% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$0.26
Ruin Crab+50% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$1.68
Iron Myr+48% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$0.74
Silver Myr+48% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$0.62
Witty Roastmaster+46% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$0.79
Solemn Simulacrum+40% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$0.55
Cephalid Vandal+33% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.37
Merfolk Mesmerist+33% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.14
Vedalken Entrancer+33% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.23
Warehouse Thief+33% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.11
Stitcher Geralf+33% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.31
Undead Alchemist+33% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.82
Skyway Robber+33% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.31
Cemetery Gatekeeper+33% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$3.13
Dark-Dweller Oracle+33% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.33
Bruvac the Grandiloquent+33% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$45.58
Bronze Walrus+33% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.15
Aboleth Spawn+33% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$6.25
Hedron Crab+33% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$3.37
The Mindskinner+33% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$2.98
Magmatic Channeler+33% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.29
Wandering Mind+33% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.13
Bedlam Reveler+33% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.28
Eruth, Tormented Prophet+33% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.38
Palladium Myr+32% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$1.18
Agate Instigator+31% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$8.60
Alania's Pathmaker+31% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.15
Burnished Hart+31% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.21
Molten Gatekeeper+30% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.26
Vexing Radgull+25% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.56
Irascible Wolverine+25% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.13
Deepmuck Desperado+25% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.14
Horned Loch-Whale+25% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.28
Smirking Spelljacker+25% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$3.44
Ian Malcolm, Chaotician+25% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$6.18
Trumpeting Carnosaur+25% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$2.02
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch+21% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$2.84
Tomakul Scrapsmith+17% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.09
Invader Parasite+17% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.23
Selhoff Occultist+17% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.12
Sisters of the Flame+17% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.13
Thunderclap Drake+16% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.52
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Passionate Archaeologist safe.
Impossible Inferno+33% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.08
Tibalt's Trickery+32% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$10.91
Delayed Blast Fireball+28% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$16.30
Untimely Malfunction+25% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$7.53
Reenact the Crime+25% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.25
Zoyowa's Justice+24% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.24
Return the Favor+20% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.81
Dream Twist+17% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.21
Suffocating Blast+17% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.39
Release to the Wind+16% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.93
Winds of Rebuke+16% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.24
Blazing Shoal+16% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$5.00
Sudden Substitution+16% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$7.07
Visions of Beyond+16% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$4.28
Press the Enemy+16% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.50
Invoke Calamity+15% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.41
Fury Charm+15% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.25
Suspend+15% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.46
Meeting of Minds+15% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.30
Reins of Power+15% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$1.77
Complete the Circuit+15% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.34
Kazuul's Fury+14% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.68
Bolt Bend+13% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$4.53
Ionize+13% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.35
Wild Magic Surge+13% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$1.32
Brain Freeze+8% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$3.86
Lightning Bolt+6% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.84
Dig Through Time+4% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.26
Thrill of Possibility+3% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.20
Mana Drain0% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$54.54
Frantic Search-24% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.77
Chaos Warp-28% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.96
Counterspell-37% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$4.36
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Passionate Archaeologist's game plan and control the board.
Psionic Ritual+50% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$0.42
Sorcerous Squall+50% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$0.69
Embrace the Unknown+50% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$1.19
Surge to Victory+47% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$0.31
Sweet Oblivion+33% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.16
Book Burning+33% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.17
Fractured Sanity+33% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$2.90
Throes of Chaos+33% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.30
Bond of Insight+33% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.20
Calamity of Cinders+33% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.26
Galvanic Relay+33% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.22
Ignite the Future+32% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.52
Reckless Impulse+32% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$1.04
Glimpse the Impossible+32% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.28
Light Up the Stage+31% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.37
Mnemonic Deluge+31% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$9.04
Aminatou's Augury+30% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.36
Expressive Iteration+28% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$0.33
Rousing Refrain+28% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.32
Epic Experiment+27% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.24
Megaton's Fate+25% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.36
Corporeal Projection+25% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$9.64
Call Forth the Tempest+22% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$16.63
Hit the Mother Lode+21% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.75
Song of Blood+17% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.12
Chill of Foreboding+17% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.22
Tome Scour+17% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.21
Shared Discovery+17% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.15
Mitotic Manipulation+17% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.39
Cultural Exchange+17% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$5.61
Retraced Image+17% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$9.22
Shenanigans+16% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.26
Maddening Cacophony+16% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$6.44
Reality Strobe+16% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$1.24
Rob the Archives+16% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.29
Summons of Saruman+16% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.39
Cut Your Losses+16% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$1.92
Prosperity+16% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$9.38
Tasha's Hideous Laughter+16% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$3.49
Chaotic Transformation+16% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.29
Stolen Identity+16% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.51
Wheel of Fate+15% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$2.85
Immolating Gyre+15% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$3.42
Wrenn's Resolve+15% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$1.84
Inevitable Betrayal+15% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$1.20
Mizzix's Mastery+14% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$8.17
Reforge the Soul+14% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$6.01
Volcanic Vision+14% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.54
Burning Inquiry+14% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$3.29
Blasphemous Act-7% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$1.62
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree+50% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$0.84
Riverchurn Monument+50% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$1.51
Mesmeric Orb+33% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$17.28
The Key to the Vault+24% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.65
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder+22% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$2.77
Surveyor's Scope+16% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$4.77
Altar of the Brood+16% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$9.57
Wondrous Crucible+16% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$2.37
Phyrexian Altar+15% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$56.42
Vedalken Orrery+15% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$15.15
Thousand-Year Elixir+15% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$17.79
Elixir of Immortality+14% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.98
Wand of Wonder+12% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$1.79
Aetherflux Reservoir+11% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$21.36
Lightning Greaves+9% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$2.97
Swiftfoot Boots+4% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$1.86
Wayfarer's Bauble+4% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.31
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Passionate Archaeologist's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Virtue of Courage+49% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$2.86
Impact Tremors+41% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$2.28
Heretic's Punishment+33% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.15
Chronic Flooding+33% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.20
Court of Cunning+33% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$4.27
The Tale of Tamiyo+33% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.25
Valakut Exploration+33% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$3.94
Mind's Dilation+32% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$4.83
Sorcerer Class+25% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$1.99
Etali's Favor+25% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.27
Virtue of Knowledge+24% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$4.91
Court of Vantress+24% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$5.33
Disturbing Conversion+17% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.19
Back from the Brink+17% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.21
Patient Rebuilding+17% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.56
Drowned Secrets+17% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.64
Fraying Sanity+17% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.59
Endless Evil+16% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$3.89
Cryptic Pursuit+16% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.26
Outpost Siege+16% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.31
Stolen Strategy+16% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.40
Sphinx's Tutelage+16% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$1.80
Rain of Riches+15% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$6.83
Psychic Corrosion+15% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$4.99
Warstorm Surge+15% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$1.47
The Lost and the Damned+15% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$3.43
Blood Moon+15% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$6.92
Possibility Storm+15% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$1.54
Imprisoned in the Moon+15% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.34
City on Fire+13% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$10.11
Goblin Bombardment+13% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$3.37
Arcane Bombardment+9% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$5.38
Thousand-Year Storm+1% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.97
Mystic Remora-3% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$13.36
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Passionate Archaeologist to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Chandra, Heart of Fire+17% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.32
Battles
Battles that give Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Passionate Archaeologist decks a second front to attack, plus a payoff for defeating them.
Invasion of Segovia+15% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$1.27
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Spinerock Knoll+47% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$2.27
Sequestered Stash+33% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.14
Ipnu Rivulet+33% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.23
Urza's Saga+25% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$39.13
Drownyard Temple+17% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.28
Detection Tower+16% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$2.94
Dwarven Mine+16% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.57
Strip Mine+16% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$20.39
Hall of Storm Giants+15% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.56
Tolaria West+15% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$2.00
Kher Keep+14% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.21
Academy Ruins+10% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$4.24
Inventors' Fair+10% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$19.28
Lonely Sandbar+9% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.23
Buried Ruin+9% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.40
Mystic Sanctuary+7% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$1.31
Desolate Lighthouse+6% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.29
Rogue's Passage+4% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.37
Reliquary Tower-34% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$4.38
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Commander's Sphere+33% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$0.21
Coalition Relic+15% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.53
Relic of Legends+15% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.95
Mana Crypt+11% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$37.63
Cursed Mirror+9% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.39
Izzet Signet+4% Synergy
in 67% of decks
$0.30
Sol Ring-4% Synergy
in 83% of decks
$1.21
Mind Stone-10% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.33
Talisman of Creativity-40% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$1.27
Arcane Signet-51% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.39
Lands
The mana base foundation for Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Passionate Archaeologist decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Cascade Bluffs+26% Synergy
in 67% of decks
$0.29
Molten Tributary+23% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.24
Path of Ancestry+19% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.28
Swiftwater Cliffs+15% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.20
Cavern of Souls+13% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$50.30
Prismatic Vista+9% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$29.53
Fabled Passage+8% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.93
Temple of Epiphany+7% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$0.31
Scalding Tarn+3% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$33.51
Sulfur Falls+2% Synergy
in 67% of decks
$0.38
Ferrous Lake+1% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.29
Exotic Orchard-1% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.25
Myriad Landscape-3% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.30
Command Tower-4% Synergy
in 83% of decks
$0.24
Izzet Boilerworks-8% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.35
Shivan Reef-9% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$0.29
Frostboil Snarl-10% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.33
Stormcarved Coast-22% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$2.67
Steam Vents-30% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$10.15
Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Passionate Archaeologist Deck Stats
Based on 6 Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Passionate Archaeologist decks.
| Mana value | Cards |
|---|---|
| 0 | 1 |
| 1 | 5 |
| 2 | 18 |
| 3 | 16 |
| 4 | 11 |
| 5 | 6 |
| 6 | 5 |
| 7 | 2 |
| 8 | 1 |
| 9 | 1 |
98
cards
- Creature 28
- Instant 7
- Sorcery 14
- Artifact 8
- Enchantment 8
- Land 33
| Card type | Cards |
|---|---|
| Creature | 28 |
| Instant | 7 |
| Sorcery | 14 |
| Artifact | 8 |
| Enchantment | 8 |
| Land | 33 |
Lands: 22 basic, 11 nonbasic
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The Fourteenth Doctor // Graham O'BrienOther Available Backgrounds
Zellix, Sanity Flayer can also choose from these 28 other backgrounds:
Haunted One
Agent of the Iron Throne
Scion of Halaster
Inspiring Leader
Cloakwood Hermit
Street Urchin
Cultist of the Absolute
Master Chef
Criminal Past
Feywild Visitor
Shameless Charlatan
Sword Coast Sailor
Noble Heritage
Acolyte of Bahamut
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Candlekeep Sage
Clan Crafter
Dragon Cultist
Dungeon Delver
Faceless One
Far Traveler
Folk Hero
Guild Artisan
Hardy Outlander
Passionate Archaeologist
Popular Entertainer
Raised by Giants
Tavern Brawler
Veteran Soldier