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Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Raised by Giants
Price tag $17.92

Legendary Creature — Horror Enchantment Background

Zellix, Sanity Flayer Raised by Giants
Magic color symbol for G Magic color symbol for U
Simic

Playstyle & Strategy

Mill 100%

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 // Raised by Giants's abilities and overall game plan.

Ruin Crab Ruin Crab
+97% Synergy $1.44
Fractured Sanity Fractured Sanity
+80% Synergy $3.27
Overwhelmed Apprentice Overwhelmed Apprentice
+80% Synergy $0.10
Counterspell Counterspell
+28% Synergy $1.59

Game Changers

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

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+11% Synergy $37.35
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+10% Synergy $13.07
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-3% Synergy $50.96

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Raised by Giants's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Relic Golem Relic Golem
+60% Synergy $0.14
Cerulean Drake Cerulean Drake
+60% Synergy $0.08
Jace's Mindseeker Jace's Mindseeker
+60% Synergy $0.31
Fleet Swallower Fleet Swallower
+59% Synergy $1.33
Hedron Crab Hedron Crab
+57% Synergy $3.34
Elder Druid Elder Druid
+40% Synergy $0.31
Outland Liberator Frenzied Trapbreaker Outland Liberator
+40% Synergy $0.31
Merfolk Secretkeeper Merfolk Secretkeeper
+40% Synergy $0.09
Gigantosaurus Gigantosaurus
+40% Synergy $1.81
Thing in the Ice Awoken Horror Thing in the Ice
+40% Synergy $0.64
Lifeblood Hydra Lifeblood Hydra
+39% Synergy $2.07
Merfolk Windrobber Merfolk Windrobber
+39% Synergy $0.07
Aggressive Mammoth Aggressive Mammoth
+39% Synergy $0.46
Nissa, Vastwood Seer Nissa, Sage Animist Nissa, Vastwood Seer
+39% Synergy $2.76
Tangled Florahedron Tangled Vale Tangled Florahedron
+38% Synergy $0.27
Llanowar Loamspeaker Llanowar Loamspeaker
+38% Synergy $0.18
Farhaven Elf Farhaven Elf
+35% Synergy $0.20
Acidic Slime Acidic Slime
+33% Synergy $0.09
Glowing One Glowing One
+25% Synergy $0.17
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+20% Synergy $0.40
Skyshroud Troopers Skyshroud Troopers
+20% Synergy $0.14
Mindeye Drake Mindeye Drake
+20% Synergy $0.08
Belltower Sphinx Belltower Sphinx
+20% Synergy $0.11
Mindscour Dragon Mindscour Dragon
+20% Synergy $0.14
Academy Drake Academy Drake
+20% Synergy $0.04
Fortress Crab Fortress Crab
+20% Synergy $0.04
Vantress Gargoyle Vantress Gargoyle
+20% Synergy $0.24
Spiketail Drakeling Spiketail Drakeling
+20% Synergy $0.07
Terisian Mindbreaker Terisian Mindbreaker
+20% Synergy $0.94
Persistent Petitioners Persistent Petitioners
+20% Synergy $0.67
Earthshaker Giant Earthshaker Giant
+20% Synergy $2.63
Bruvac the Grandiloquent Bruvac the Grandiloquent
+20% Synergy $44.00
Jace, Vryn's Prodigy Jace, Telepath Unbound Jace, Vryn's Prodigy
+20% Synergy $4.80
Soulless Jailer Soulless Jailer
+20% Synergy $0.47
Iymrith, Desert Doom Iymrith, Desert Doom
+19% Synergy $0.70
Battle Mammoth Battle Mammoth
+19% Synergy $0.26
Bounding Krasis Bounding Krasis
+19% Synergy $0.16
Cursecatcher Cursecatcher
+19% Synergy $0.39
Sapphire Dragon Sapphire Dragon
+19% Synergy $0.20
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood
+19% Synergy $0.25
Loyal Drake Loyal Drake
+19% Synergy $0.16
Old Gnawbone Old Gnawbone
+18% Synergy $37.73
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+18% Synergy $2.79
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+18% Synergy $0.51
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+17% Synergy $0.58
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+15% Synergy $0.48
Kodama of the East Tree Kodama of the East Tree
+14% Synergy $2.91
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+12% Synergy $0.24
Oracle of Mul Daya Oracle of Mul Daya
+11% Synergy $3.46
Coiling Oracle Coiling Oracle
+6% Synergy $0.12

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Raised by Giants safe.

Simic Charm Simic Charm
+51% Synergy $1.26
Broken Ambitions Broken Ambitions
+40% Synergy $0.15
Didn't Say Please Didn't Say Please
+40% Synergy $0.23
Fading Hope Fading Hope
+39% Synergy $0.17
Behold the Multiverse Behold the Multiverse
+39% Synergy $0.19
Drown in Dreams Drown in Dreams
+37% Synergy $0.48
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+25% Synergy $1.30
Glacial Grasp Glacial Grasp
+20% Synergy $0.05
Countermand Countermand
+20% Synergy $0.09
Visions of Beyond Visions of Beyond
+20% Synergy $5.81
Aggressive Urge Aggressive Urge
+20% Synergy $0.07
Thought Collapse Thought Collapse
+20% Synergy $0.32
Arachnoid Adaptation Arachnoid Adaptation
+20% Synergy $0.10
Dream Twist Dream Twist
+20% Synergy $0.18
Burst of Strength Burst of Strength
+20% Synergy $0.13
Annul Annul
+20% Synergy $0.14
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+19% Synergy $13.64
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+19% Synergy $0.48
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+19% Synergy $0.33
Disallow Disallow
+18% Synergy $2.01
Naturalize Naturalize
+18% Synergy $0.12
High Tide High Tide
+18% Synergy $1.06
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+17% Synergy $1.82
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+16% Synergy $0.20
Roiling Regrowth Roiling Regrowth
+16% Synergy $1.06
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+14% Synergy $0.21
Negate Negate
+13% Synergy $0.26
Opt Opt
+12% Synergy $0.11
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+11% Synergy $0.80
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+10% Synergy $2.43
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+9% Synergy $0.81
Aetherize Aetherize
+9% Synergy $0.39
Harrow Harrow
+8% Synergy $0.28
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+4% Synergy $46.95
Swan Song Swan Song
+1% Synergy $8.52
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-4% Synergy $0.18
Beast Within Beast Within
-12% Synergy $0.86

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Raised by Giants's game plan and control the board.

Startled Awake Persistent Nightmare Startled Awake
+60% Synergy $0.79
Mind Sculpt Mind Sculpt
+60% Synergy $0.16
Maddening Cacophony Maddening Cacophony
+60% Synergy $6.98
Sanity Grinding Sanity Grinding
+40% Synergy $2.44
Amass the Components Amass the Components
+40% Synergy $0.02
Bond of Insight Bond of Insight
+40% Synergy $0.19
Biomantic Mastery Biomantic Mastery
+40% Synergy $0.25
Increasing Confusion Increasing Confusion
+40% Synergy $1.53
Cut Your Losses Cut Your Losses
+39% Synergy $1.03
Preordain Preordain
+31% Synergy $0.58
Chill of Foreboding Chill of Foreboding
+20% Synergy $0.07
Tasha's Hideous Laughter Tasha's Hideous Laughter
+20% Synergy $2.74
Borrowing 100,000 Arrows Borrowing 100,000 Arrows
+20% Synergy $0.30
Tome Scour Tome Scour
+20% Synergy $0.11
Mulch Mulch
+19% Synergy $0.08
Reshape the Earth Reshape the Earth
+18% Synergy $8.74
Three Visits Three Visits
+17% Synergy $5.83
Migration Path Migration Path
+16% Synergy $0.34
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+14% Synergy $0.19
Cultivate Cultivate
+12% Synergy $0.62
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+2% Synergy $1.90
Explore Explore
0% Synergy $9.95
Farseek Farseek
-3% Synergy $0.49
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-10% Synergy $1.93
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-22% Synergy $0.41

Utility Artifacts

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

Mindcrank Mindcrank
+60% Synergy $15.85
Folio of Fancies Folio of Fancies
+59% Synergy $1.34
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+40% Synergy $9.47
Nevinyrral's Disk Nevinyrral's Disk
+39% Synergy $0.92
Crystal Shard Crystal Shard
+39% Synergy $2.19
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+37% Synergy $4.33
Whetwheel Whetwheel
+20% Synergy $0.29
The Deck of Many Things The Deck of Many Things
+20% Synergy $4.74
Infiltration Lens Infiltration Lens
+20% Synergy $1.47
Bag of Holding Bag of Holding
+20% Synergy $0.08
Glaring Spotlight Glaring Spotlight
+20% Synergy $1.51
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+20% Synergy $0.33
Aether Spellbomb Aether Spellbomb
+20% Synergy $0.24
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+20% Synergy $2.70
Font of Mythos Font of Mythos
+20% Synergy $13.64
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+19% Synergy $0.15
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+19% Synergy $4.44
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+19% Synergy $28.06
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+19% Synergy $22.23
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
+17% Synergy $1.94
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+16% Synergy $0.61
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+15% Synergy $28.65
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-3% Synergy $4.32

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Raised by Giants's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Patient Rebuilding Patient Rebuilding
+60% Synergy $0.43
Memory Erosion Memory Erosion
+60% Synergy $7.05
Curse of the Bloody Tome Curse of the Bloody Tome
+60% Synergy $0.16
Sphinx's Tutelage Sphinx's Tutelage
+60% Synergy $1.49
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+59% Synergy $4.52
Navigator's Ruin Navigator's Ruin
+40% Synergy $0.05
Curse of Unbinding Curse of Unbinding
+40% Synergy $1.29
Fraying Sanity Fraying Sanity
+39% Synergy $0.39
Awakening Zone Awakening Zone
+38% Synergy $0.93
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+33% Synergy $0.97
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+31% Synergy $0.22
Curse of Surveillance Curse of Surveillance
+20% Synergy $0.15
Concord with the Kami Concord with the Kami
+20% Synergy $0.18
Teferi's Tutelage Teferi's Tutelage
+20% Synergy $0.35
Curse of Verbosity Curse of Verbosity
+20% Synergy $0.44
Drowned Secrets Drowned Secrets
+20% Synergy $0.43
Jace's Erasure Jace's Erasure
+19% Synergy $0.18
Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+19% Synergy $2.60
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+15% Synergy $1.03
Propaganda Propaganda
+14% Synergy $2.29
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+13% Synergy $35.08
Exploration Exploration
+6% Synergy $29.69

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Raised by Giants to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Jace, Memory Adept Jace, Memory Adept
+40% Synergy $2.34
Jace Beleren Jace Beleren
+40% Synergy $1.58
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+19% Synergy $3.19
Oko, Thief of Crowns Oko, Thief of Crowns
+12% Synergy $5.66

Utility Lands

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

Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+37% Synergy $3.24
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+35% Synergy $0.11
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+35% Synergy $0.11
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+18% Synergy $0.31
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+7% Synergy $1.64
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-30% Synergy $2.03

Mana Artifacts

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

Mind Stone Mind Stone
+55% Synergy $0.12
Bonder's Ornament Bonder's Ornament
+40% Synergy $0.08
Dreamstone Hedron Dreamstone Hedron
+39% Synergy $0.25
Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+38% Synergy $0.77
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+19% Synergy $1.48
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+17% Synergy $2.60
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+11% Synergy $0.16
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+7% Synergy $0.18
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
0% Synergy $1.05
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-2% Synergy $0.19
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-43% Synergy $0.48

Lands

The mana base foundation for Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Raised by Giants decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+56% Synergy $0.17
Woodland Stream Woodland Stream
+34% Synergy $0.07
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+32% Synergy $0.31
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
+22% Synergy $0.06
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+20% Synergy $0.15
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+15% Synergy $0.12
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+11% Synergy $0.55
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+1% Synergy $0.11
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-13% Synergy $0.24
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-18% Synergy $0.25
Command Tower Command Tower
-46% Synergy $0.27

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Raised by Giants.

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
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
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Cloakwood Hermit Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Cloakwood Hermit
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Popular Entertainer Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Popular Entertainer
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Shameless Charlatan Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Shameless Charlatan
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Sword Coast Sailor Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Sword Coast Sailor
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Cultist of the Absolute Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Cultist of the Absolute
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Street Urchin Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Street Urchin
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Feywild Visitor Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Feywild Visitor
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Criminal Past Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Criminal Past
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Passionate Archaeologist Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Passionate Archaeologist
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Inspiring Leader Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Inspiring Leader
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Candlekeep Sage Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Candlekeep Sage
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Master Chef Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Master Chef
Mirko Vosk, Mind Drinker Mirko Vosk, Mind Drinker
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Dungeon Delver Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Dungeon Delver
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
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Haunted One Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Haunted One
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Far Traveler Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Far Traveler
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Cloakwood Hermit Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Cloakwood Hermit
The Mindskinner The Mindskinner
Neerdiv, Devious Diver Neerdiv, Devious Diver
The Master, Transcendent The Master, Transcendent
Ambassador Laquatus Ambassador Laquatus
Raul, Trouble Shooter Raul, Trouble Shooter
Wrexial, the Risen Deep Wrexial, the Risen Deep
Sidisi, Brood Tyrant Sidisi, Brood Tyrant
The Ancient One The Ancient One
Lazav, Familiar Stranger Lazav, Familiar Stranger
Lazav, Dimir Mastermind Lazav, Dimir Mastermind
Stitcher Geralf Stitcher Geralf
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Criminal Past Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Criminal Past
Winter, Cynical Opportunist Winter, Cynical Opportunist
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Criminal Past Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Criminal Past
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist

Other Available Backgrounds

Zellix, Sanity Flayer can also choose from these 26 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
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Master Chef Master Chef
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
Criminal Past Criminal Past
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Folk Hero Folk Hero
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
Faceless One Faceless One
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier