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Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Passionate Archaeologist
Price tag $41.54

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.

Vexing Radgull Vexing Radgull
+99% Synergy $1.43
Bruvac the Grandiloquent Bruvac the Grandiloquent
+99% Synergy $46.09
Ruin Crab Ruin Crab
+99% Synergy $1.34
Hedron Crab Hedron Crab
+99% Synergy $3.44
Cosmos Charger Cosmos Charger
+99% Synergy $0.29
Bohn, Beguiling Balladeer Bohn, Beguiling Balladeer
+99% Synergy $10.01
Sage of the Beyond Sage of the Beyond
+98% Synergy $2.25
Pink Horror Pink Horror
+98% Synergy $0.61
Keeper of Secrets Keeper of Secrets
+98% Synergy $9.94
Magnus the Red Magnus the Red
+97% Synergy $9.91
Wild-Magic Sorcerer Wild-Magic Sorcerer
+97% Synergy $6.90
Thor, God of Thunder Thor, God of Thunder
+97% Synergy $6.52
The Scarlet Witch The Scarlet Witch
+97% Synergy $0.37
Longshot, Rebel Bowman Longshot, Rebel Bowman
+96% Synergy $8.72
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+95% Synergy $0.66
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
+92% Synergy $20.24

Instants

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

Whirlwind Technique Whirlwind Technique
+99% Synergy $0.21
Kitsune's Technique Kitsune's Technique
+99% Synergy $0.61
Depart the Realm Depart the Realm
+99% Synergy $0.28
Didn't Say Please Didn't Say Please
+99% Synergy $0.33
Dual Strike Dual Strike
+99% Synergy $0.17
You Find Some Prisoners You Find Some Prisoners
+99% Synergy $0.31
Behold the Multiverse Behold the Multiverse
+98% Synergy $0.27
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+96% Synergy $14.80
Reverberate Reverberate
+95% Synergy $2.92
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+92% Synergy $1.10
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+92% Synergy $8.52
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+78% Synergy $71.17

Sorceries

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

Fractured Sanity Fractured Sanity
+99% Synergy $3.05
Tasha's Hideous Laughter Tasha's Hideous Laughter
+99% Synergy $3.93
Portent of Calamity Portent of Calamity
+99% Synergy $0.28
Stolen Identity Stolen Identity
+99% Synergy $0.50
Ensnared by the Mara Ensnared by the Mara
+98% Synergy $7.84
Ignite the Future Ignite the Future
+98% Synergy $0.67
Creative Technique Creative Technique
+97% Synergy $0.28
Dance with Calamity Dance with Calamity
+97% Synergy $0.33
Call Forth the Tempest Call Forth the Tempest
+96% Synergy $17.28
Echocasting Symposium Echocasting Symposium
+95% Synergy $3.28
Improvisation Capstone Improvisation Capstone
+91% Synergy $10.14
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+81% Synergy $8.48
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+76% Synergy $0.31

Utility Artifacts

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

The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
+99% Synergy $4.67
River Song's Diary River Song's Diary
+98% Synergy $0.56
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+98% Synergy $0.66
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+97% Synergy $2.91
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+97% Synergy $7.83
Wand of Wonder Wand of Wonder
+97% Synergy $1.80
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+95% Synergy $11.28

Enchantments

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

Furious Rise Furious Rise
+99% Synergy $0.23
Fraying Sanity Fraying Sanity
+99% Synergy $0.75
Cast Through Time Cast Through Time
+99% Synergy $2.68
Acquired Mutation Acquired Mutation
+99% Synergy $0.31
Count on Luck Count on Luck
+99% Synergy $0.45
Jace's Erasure Jace's Erasure
+99% Synergy $0.26
Charred Foyer // Warped Space Charred Foyer // Warped Space
+99% Synergy $2.48
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+99% Synergy $4.54
Triple Triad Triple Triad
+98% Synergy $0.33
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+94% Synergy $5.72

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Passionate Archaeologist's Exile game plan.

Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+98% Synergy $1.53

Utility Lands

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

Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+98% Synergy $1.24

Mana Artifacts

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

Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+18% Synergy $0.49
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+13% Synergy $1.34

Lands

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

Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+95% Synergy $5.71
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+84% Synergy
Turbulent Springs Turbulent Springs
+82% Synergy $5.05
Scorched Geyser Scorched Geyser
+80% Synergy $0.45
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
+77% Synergy $14.80
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
+76% Synergy $4.98
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+65% Synergy $0.35
Training Center Training Center
+58% Synergy $17.64
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+55% Synergy $2.58
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+49% Synergy $9.57
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+32% Synergy $0.20
Command Tower Command Tower
+13% Synergy $0.25
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.09
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.07

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
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Passionate Archaeologist Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Passionate Archaeologist
The Mindskinner The Mindskinner
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Guild Artisan Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Guild Artisan
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Passionate Archaeologist Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Passionate Archaeologist
Neerdiv, Devious Diver Neerdiv, Devious Diver
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
Mirko Vosk, Mind Drinker Mirko Vosk, Mind Drinker
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
The Eleventh Doctor Amy Pond The Eleventh Doctor // Amy Pond

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
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
Master Chef Master Chef
Criminal Past Criminal Past
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
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
Faceless One Faceless One
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Folk Hero Folk Hero
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier