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Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Passionate Archaeologist
Price tag $43.97

Legendary Creature — Horror Enchantment Background

Zellix, Sanity Flayer Passionate Archaeologist
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Izzet

Playstyle & Strategy

Exile 33%
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Creatures

Creatures that carry the Exile plan in Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Passionate Archaeologist decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Pink Horror Pink Horror
+99% Synergy $0.91
Sapphire Dragon Sapphire Dragon
+99% Synergy $0.35
Deep-Sea Kraken Deep-Sea Kraken
+99% Synergy $1.86
Jhoira's Timebug Jhoira's Timebug
+99% Synergy $0.29
Trumpeting Carnosaur Trumpeting Carnosaur
+99% Synergy $2.26
Magnus the Red Magnus the Red
+98% Synergy $17.80
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+98% Synergy $28.62
Wild-Magic Sorcerer Wild-Magic Sorcerer
+98% Synergy $5.69
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch Temple of Cyclical Time Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
+97% Synergy $3.59
Ovika, Enigma Goliath Ovika, Enigma Goliath
+94% Synergy $0.21
Wandering Mind Wandering Mind
+100% Synergy $0.13
Sludge Monster Sludge Monster
+100% Synergy $0.59
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor Urabrask, Heretic Praetor
+100% Synergy $1.68
Greater Gargadon Greater Gargadon
+100% Synergy $0.37
Embereth Shieldbreaker Embereth Shieldbreaker
+100% Synergy $0.18
Arcane Proxy Arcane Proxy
+100% Synergy $0.43
Shadow Kin Shadow Kin
+100% Synergy $0.96
Sinister Concierge Sinister Concierge
+100% Synergy $1.13
Aurora Phoenix Aurora Phoenix
+100% Synergy $0.27
Jhoira of the Ghitu Jhoira of the Ghitu
+100% Synergy $0.50
Horned Loch-Whale Horned Loch-Whale
+100% Synergy $0.27
Grell Philosopher Grell Philosopher
+100% Synergy $0.67
Aboleth Spawn Aboleth Spawn
+100% Synergy $8.54

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Passionate Archaeologist's Exile deck ahead.

Zoyowa's Justice Zoyowa's Justice
+99% Synergy $0.32
Press the Enemy Press the Enemy
+99% Synergy $0.54
Fury Charm Fury Charm
+99% Synergy $0.21
Blazing Shoal Blazing Shoal
+99% Synergy $5.39
Suspend Suspend
+99% Synergy $0.43
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+98% Synergy $0.69
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+96% Synergy $4.47
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+71% Synergy $0.83
Release to the Wind Release to the Wind
+100% Synergy $0.71

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Exile game plan forward for Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Passionate Archaeologist.

Stolen Identity Stolen Identity
+99% Synergy $0.35
Inevitable Betrayal Inevitable Betrayal
+99% Synergy $1.23
Throes of Chaos Throes of Chaos
+99% Synergy $0.25
Call Forth the Tempest Call Forth the Tempest
+97% Synergy $38.04
Surge to Victory Surge to Victory
+97% Synergy $0.29
Aminatou's Augury Aminatou's Augury
+97% Synergy $0.34
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+96% Synergy $0.66
Rousing Refrain Rousing Refrain
+95% Synergy $0.28
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+95% Synergy $11.28
Epic Experiment Epic Experiment
+94% Synergy $0.31
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+80% Synergy $9.19
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+62% Synergy $3.83
Corporeal Projection Corporeal Projection
+100% Synergy $15.51
Psionic Ritual Psionic Ritual
+100% Synergy $0.37
Reality Strobe Reality Strobe
+100% Synergy $1.20
Sorcerous Squall Sorcerous Squall
+100% Synergy $0.98

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Passionate Archaeologist Exile decks.

The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+99% Synergy $0.41
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+99% Synergy $55.96
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+97% Synergy $4.61

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Exile strategy in Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Passionate Archaeologist decks.

Rain of Riches Rain of Riches
+99% Synergy $1.15
Virtue of Courage Virtue of Courage
+98% Synergy $2.36
Endless Evil Endless Evil
+100% Synergy $4.00
Court of Vantress Court of Vantress
+100% Synergy $5.14
Etali's Favor Etali's Favor
+100% Synergy $0.07
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+100% Synergy $4.52

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Passionate Archaeologist Exile decks.

Hall of Storm Giants Hall of Storm Giants
+99% Synergy $0.44
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+98% Synergy $1.69
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+97% Synergy $1.45
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+94% Synergy $0.24
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
+90% Synergy $0.30
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+87% Synergy $0.40
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+75% Synergy $1.09

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Passionate Archaeologist's Exile strategy.

Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+98% Synergy $43.21
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+98% Synergy $1.24
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+93% Synergy $0.44
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+85% Synergy $0.26
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+42% Synergy $0.34
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+14% Synergy $1.84

Lands

The mana base behind Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Passionate Archaeologist's Exile decks.

Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+98% Synergy $0.69
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+96% Synergy $51.61
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+86% Synergy $0.31
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+69% Synergy $38.56
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+66% Synergy $0.24
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+59% Synergy $1.99
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+56% Synergy $0.26
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+56% Synergy $0.39
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+41% Synergy $0.36
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+34% Synergy $0.23
Command Tower Command Tower
+13% Synergy $0.34
Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.16
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.21

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Passionate Archaeologist: Exile.

Zellix, Sanity Flayer Popular Entertainer Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Popular Entertainer
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Street Urchin Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Street Urchin
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Tavern Brawler Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Tavern Brawler
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 Candlekeep Sage Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Candlekeep Sage
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Dungeon Delver Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Dungeon Delver
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 Raised by Giants Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Raised by Giants
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Inspiring Leader Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Inspiring Leader
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Agent of the Iron Throne Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Agent of the Iron Throne
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Scion of Halaster Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Scion of Halaster
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Criminal Past Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Criminal Past
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Far Traveler Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Far Traveler
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Faceless One Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Faceless One
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Haunted One Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Haunted One
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Master Chef Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Master Chef
The Mindskinner The Mindskinner
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Passionate Archaeologist Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Passionate Archaeologist
Neerdiv, Devious Diver Neerdiv, Devious Diver
Mirko Vosk, Mind Drinker Mirko Vosk, Mind Drinker
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Guild Artisan Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Guild Artisan
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Passionate Archaeologist Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Passionate Archaeologist
The Eleventh Doctor Donna Noble The Eleventh Doctor // Donna Noble
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
The Twelfth Doctor Amy Pond The Twelfth Doctor // Amy Pond
The Twelfth Doctor Ryan Sinclair The Twelfth Doctor // Ryan Sinclair
The Tenth Doctor Amy Pond The Tenth Doctor // Amy Pond
The Tenth Doctor Clara Oswald The Tenth Doctor // Clara Oswald
The Tenth Doctor Donna Noble The Tenth Doctor // Donna Noble
The Tenth Doctor Ryan Sinclair The Tenth Doctor // Ryan Sinclair
The Twelfth Doctor Clara Oswald The Twelfth Doctor // Clara Oswald
Ambassador Laquatus Ambassador Laquatus

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