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Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Popular Entertainer
Price tag $24.53

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Zellix, Sanity Flayer Popular Entertainer
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Izzet

Playstyle & Strategy

Mill 89% Control 11%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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Mana Pool $18.65
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High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Popular Entertainer's abilities and overall game plan.

Ruin Crab Ruin Crab
+78% Synergy in 79% of decks $1.69
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+64% Synergy in 64% of decks $17.19
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+64% Synergy in 64% of decks $13.41
Memory Erosion Memory Erosion
+56% Synergy in 57% of decks $9.59
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+56% Synergy in 57% of decks $4.87
Ghoulcaller's Bell Ghoulcaller's Bell
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.25
Drowned Secrets Drowned Secrets
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.65
Hedron Crab Hedron Crab
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $3.20
Deranged Assistant Deranged Assistant
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.26
Fractured Sanity Fractured Sanity
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.89

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Popular Entertainer decks.

Maddening Cacophony Maddening Cacophony
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $6.44
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $9.57
Manic Scribe Manic Scribe
+43% Synergy in 43% of decks $0.30
Bruvac the Grandiloquent Bruvac the Grandiloquent
+43% Synergy in 43% of decks $45.58
Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+43% Synergy in 43% of decks $4.27
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+43% Synergy in 43% of decks $17.37
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+42% Synergy in 43% of decks $0.36
Folio of Fancies Folio of Fancies
+42% Synergy in 43% of decks $1.87
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
+41% Synergy in 43% of decks $0.20
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+39% Synergy in 43% of decks $0.37

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Gamble Gamble
+4% Synergy in 21% of decks $17.87
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-9% Synergy in 21% of decks $40.79

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Popular Entertainer's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Stitcher Geralf Stitcher Geralf
+36% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.31
Dreamborn Muse Dreamborn Muse
+36% Synergy in 36% of decks $3.21
Shadow Kin Shadow Kin
+36% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.68
Vantress Gargoyle Vantress Gargoyle
+36% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.34
Overwhelmed Apprentice Overwhelmed Apprentice
+36% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.23
Millikin Millikin
+36% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.30
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
+35% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.34
Death Kiss Death Kiss
+35% Synergy in 36% of decks $3.04
Vengeful Ancestor Vengeful Ancestor
+33% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.54
Bothersome Quasit Bothersome Quasit
+33% Synergy in 36% of decks $13.84
Deepmuck Desperado Deepmuck Desperado
+30% Synergy in 30% of decks $0.23
Screaming Swarm Screaming Swarm
+28% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.23
Grell Philosopher Grell Philosopher
+28% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.62
Fleet Swallower Fleet Swallower
+28% Synergy in 29% of decks $1.15
Agitator Ant Agitator Ant
+27% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.36
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+26% Synergy in 29% of decks $27.94
Illithid Harvester Illithid Harvester
+21% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.38
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+18% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.65
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+18% Synergy in 21% of decks $1.87
Witty Roastmaster Witty Roastmaster
+18% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.87
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+16% Synergy in 21% of decks $3.74

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Popular Entertainer safe.

Flaring Pain Flaring Pain
+28% Synergy in 29% of decks $2.58
Didn't Say Please Didn't Say Please
+28% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.34
Dream Twist Dream Twist
+21% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.21
Thought Collapse Thought Collapse
+21% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.35
Winds of Rebuke Winds of Rebuke
+21% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.24
Chef's Kiss Chef's Kiss
+21% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.40
Suspend Suspend
+20% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.45
Mystic Reflection Mystic Reflection
+20% Synergy in 21% of decks $1.59
Drown in Dreams Drown in Dreams
+19% Synergy in 21% of decks $1.19
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+13% Synergy in 21% of decks $3.56
Abrade Abrade
+9% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.20
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+5% Synergy in 21% of decks $54.90
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-4% Synergy in 29% of decks $3.24
Negate Negate
-6% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.15
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-9% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.98
Counterspell Counterspell
-18% Synergy in 36% of decks $4.36

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Popular Entertainer's game plan and control the board.

Cut Your Losses Cut Your Losses
+35% Synergy in 36% of decks $1.92
Psionic Ritual Psionic Ritual
+28% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.42
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+25% Synergy in 29% of decks $4.10
Chill of Foreboding Chill of Foreboding
+21% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.22
Traumatize Traumatize
+21% Synergy in 21% of decks $3.68
Mob Rule Mob Rule
+21% Synergy in 21% of decks $1.88
Fabricate Fabricate
+12% Synergy in 21% of decks $10.54
Windfall Windfall
+8% Synergy in 36% of decks $5.34
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+3% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.77
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+1% Synergy in 21% of decks $1.19
Preordain Preordain
-6% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.86
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-12% Synergy in 29% of decks $1.88

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
+28% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.82
Hair-Strung Koto Hair-Strung Koto
+21% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.59
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+15% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.51
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+9% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.30
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-8% Synergy in 21% of decks $1.86

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Popular Entertainer's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Teferi's Tutelage Teferi's Tutelage
+35% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.29
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+34% Synergy in 43% of decks $2.35
Fraying Sanity Fraying Sanity
+28% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.59
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+25% Synergy in 29% of decks $3.37
Jace's Erasure Jace's Erasure
+21% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.28
Sphinx's Tutelage Sphinx's Tutelage
+21% Synergy in 21% of decks $1.87
Cavalcade of Calamity Cavalcade of Calamity
+20% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.30
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+18% Synergy in 21% of decks $5.66
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
+18% Synergy in 21% of decks $4.45
Propaganda Propaganda
+14% Synergy in 29% of decks $2.19

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Popular Entertainer to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Jace, the Perfected Mind Jace, the Perfected Mind
+28% Synergy in 29% of decks $3.44
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+25% Synergy in 29% of decks $10.77
Jace, Memory Adept Jace, Memory Adept
+21% Synergy in 21% of decks $5.80
Jace, the Mind Sculptor Jace, the Mind Sculptor
+20% Synergy in 21% of decks $21.56

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+23% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.34
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+19% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.31
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+14% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.40
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
0% Synergy in 50% of decks $4.38
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-5% Synergy in 21% of decks $1.32

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+45% Synergy in 57% of decks $0.61
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+12% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.38
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy in 93% of decks $1.25
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+2% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.32
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy in 86% of decks $0.37
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+1% Synergy in 64% of decks $0.34
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+1% Synergy in 57% of decks $1.26
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-5% Synergy in 29% of decks $11.99

Lands

The mana base foundation for Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Popular Entertainer decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
+25% Synergy in 50% of decks $4.98
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+24% Synergy in 43% of decks $0.10
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
+22% Synergy in 42% of decks $14.82
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+18% Synergy in 64% of decks $10.27
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+16% Synergy in 57% of decks $0.35
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
+16% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.30
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+14% Synergy in 57% of decks $0.31
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+13% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.94
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+8% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.17
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+6% Synergy in 64% of decks $0.30
Training Center Training Center
+6% Synergy in 50% of decks $17.59
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+4% Synergy in 43% of decks $2.54
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.31
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-1% Synergy in 29% of decks $33.29
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy in 86% of decks $0.23
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-7% Synergy in 57% of decks $0.38
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-7% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.33
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-13% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.25
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-20% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.28

Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Popular Entertainer Deck Stats

Based on 14 Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Popular Entertainer decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Card Types in the average deck
98 cards
  • Creature 18
  • Instant 11
  • Sorcery 10
  • Artifact 14
  • Enchantment 8
  • Planeswalker 2
  • Land 35

Lands: 21 basic, 14 nonbasic

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Zellix, Sanity Flayer Passionate Archaeologist Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Passionate Archaeologist
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Raised by Giants Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Raised by Giants
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Shameless Charlatan Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Shameless Charlatan
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Feywild Visitor Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Feywild Visitor
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Sword Coast Sailor Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Sword Coast Sailor
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Zellix, Sanity Flayer Cloakwood Hermit Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Cloakwood Hermit
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Cultist of the Absolute Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Cultist of the Absolute
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Faceless One Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Faceless One
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Candlekeep Sage Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Candlekeep Sage
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Criminal Past Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Criminal Past
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Dungeon Delver Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Dungeon Delver
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Inspiring Leader Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Inspiring Leader
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
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Far Traveler Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Far Traveler
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Haunted One Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Haunted One
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Master Chef Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Master Chef
Mirko Vosk, Mind Drinker Mirko Vosk, Mind Drinker
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
The Mindskinner The Mindskinner
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Candlekeep Sage Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Candlekeep Sage
Neerdiv, Devious Diver Neerdiv, Devious Diver
Ambassador Laquatus Ambassador Laquatus
Szadek, Lord of Secrets Szadek, Lord of Secrets
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The Twelfth Doctor Martha Jones The Twelfth Doctor // Martha Jones
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Zellix, Sanity Flayer Guild Artisan Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Guild Artisan
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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
Criminal Past Criminal Past
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
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
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
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier