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Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Scion of Halaster
Price tag $17.15

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Zellix, Sanity Flayer Scion of Halaster

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#1789 Current Rank
#1744 Last Week
#1912 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Scion of Halaster.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Scion of Halaster decks.

The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
+45% Synergy $2.82
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+23% Synergy $1.61
Espers to Magicite Espers to Magicite
+4% Synergy $0.59
Quistis Trepe Quistis Trepe
+1% Synergy $0.14
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
0% Synergy $3.63

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Scion of Halaster's abilities and overall game plan.

Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+69% Synergy $9.78
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+63% Synergy $12.08
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+56% Synergy $20.02
Ruin Crab Ruin Crab
+51% Synergy $1.50
Maddening Cacophony Maddening Cacophony
+48% Synergy $6.11
Memory Erosion Memory Erosion
+46% Synergy $6.29
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+45% Synergy $4.58
Fractured Sanity Fractured Sanity
+43% Synergy $2.24
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
+41% Synergy $0.99
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+39% Synergy $5.02

Top Cards

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

Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+39% Synergy $0.60
Bruvac the Grandiloquent Bruvac the Grandiloquent
+39% Synergy $38.08
Captain N'ghathrod Captain N'ghathrod
+39% Synergy $6.38
Consuming Aberration Consuming Aberration
+37% Synergy $0.24
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+37% Synergy $11.38
Duskmantle Guildmage Duskmantle Guildmage
+36% Synergy $0.70
Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+35% Synergy $2.80
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+34% Synergy $17.12
Reanimate Reanimate
+21% Synergy $7.64
Counterspell Counterspell
-11% Synergy $1.65

Game Changers

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

Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+15% Synergy $48.94
Notion Thief Notion Thief
+13% Synergy $0.77
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+12% Synergy $94.69
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+10% Synergy $16.62
The One Ring The One Ring
+10% Synergy $67.99
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+9% Synergy $48.08
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+9% Synergy $25.95
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+9% Synergy $71.05
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+8% Synergy $42.63
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+8% Synergy $11.92

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Scion of Halaster's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

The Mindskinner The Mindskinner
+33% Synergy $1.12
Grell Philosopher Grell Philosopher
+31% Synergy $0.48
Phenax, God of Deception Phenax, God of Deception
+26% Synergy $10.05
Shadow Kin Shadow Kin
+26% Synergy $0.57
Dreamborn Muse Dreamborn Muse
+26% Synergy $3.97
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+26% Synergy $0.84
Hedron Crab Hedron Crab
+23% Synergy $2.85
Manic Scribe Manic Scribe
+23% Synergy $0.22
Riddlekeeper Riddlekeeper
+19% Synergy $9.75
Cruel Somnophage Cruel Somnophage
+18% Synergy $0.33
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+18% Synergy $0.91
Uchuulon Uchuulon
+17% Synergy $1.18
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+15% Synergy $0.93
Terisian Mindbreaker Terisian Mindbreaker
+15% Synergy $0.87
Deranged Assistant Deranged Assistant
+15% Synergy $0.07
Spellskite Spellskite
+14% Synergy $7.26
Guiltfeeder Guiltfeeder
+14% Synergy $1.32
Sewer Nemesis Sewer Nemesis
+14% Synergy $0.73
Undead Alchemist Undead Alchemist
+14% Synergy $0.63
Millikin Millikin
+14% Synergy $0.16
Umbris, Fear Manifest Umbris, Fear Manifest
+12% Synergy $9.45
Raul, Trouble Shooter Raul, Trouble Shooter
+12% Synergy $0.24
Aboleth Spawn Aboleth Spawn
+11% Synergy $3.80
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+11% Synergy $6.83
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+11% Synergy $0.68
Deepmuck Desperado Deepmuck Desperado
+11% Synergy $0.12
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+10% Synergy $10.14
Nemesis of Reason Nemesis of Reason
+10% Synergy $1.85
Overlord of the Balemurk Overlord of the Balemurk
+10% Synergy $24.63
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+9% Synergy $5.30
Talion, the Kindly Lord Talion, the Kindly Lord
+9% Synergy $5.04
The Ancient One The Ancient One
+8% Synergy $1.03
Fleet Swallower Fleet Swallower
+8% Synergy $1.21
Mirelurk Queen Mirelurk Queen
+8% Synergy $0.23
Screeching Scorchbeast Screeching Scorchbeast
+8% Synergy $0.28
Overlord of the Floodpits Overlord of the Floodpits
+7% Synergy $2.64
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+6% Synergy $20.89
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+6% Synergy $1.36
Nighthowler Nighthowler
+6% Synergy $0.28
Wonder Wonder
+6% Synergy $1.25
Lazav, Dimir Mastermind Lazav, Dimir Mastermind
+6% Synergy $0.57
Likeness Looter Likeness Looter
+4% Synergy $0.94
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
+3% Synergy $1.24
Silent Hallcreeper Silent Hallcreeper
+3% Synergy $0.95
Toxrill, the Corrosive Toxrill, the Corrosive
+3% Synergy $13.19
Sludge Monster Sludge Monster
+2% Synergy $0.42
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+1% Synergy $0.98
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
0% Synergy $2.18
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
0% Synergy $0.30
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
-7% Synergy $0.82

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Scion of Halaster safe.

Visions of Beyond Visions of Beyond
+30% Synergy $5.53
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+20% Synergy $1.59
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+19% Synergy $0.47
Winds of Rebuke Winds of Rebuke
+16% Synergy $0.08
Didn't Say Please Didn't Say Please
+15% Synergy $0.26
Swan Song Swan Song
+13% Synergy $6.09
Drown in Dreams Drown in Dreams
+12% Synergy $0.45
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+11% Synergy $15.68
Thought Collapse Thought Collapse
+11% Synergy $0.24
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+10% Synergy $1.46
Memory Plunder Memory Plunder
+10% Synergy $1.25
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+10% Synergy $3.56
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+9% Synergy $1.15
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+9% Synergy $14.89
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+8% Synergy $49.42
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+8% Synergy $7.00
Archive Trap Archive Trap
+8% Synergy $2.17
Unseal the Necropolis Unseal the Necropolis
+8% Synergy $0.06
Pongify Pongify
+7% Synergy $2.10
Force of Will Force of Will
+7% Synergy $57.48
Demonic Consultation Demonic Consultation
+7% Synergy $10.83
Resculpt Resculpt
+7% Synergy $0.29
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+7% Synergy $6.96
Psychic Strike Psychic Strike
+7% Synergy $0.19
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+6% Synergy $2.94
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+6% Synergy $18.24
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+6% Synergy $50.85
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+6% Synergy $42.96
Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
+6% Synergy $22.45
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+6% Synergy $15.17
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+5% Synergy $7.64
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+5% Synergy $12.97
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+5% Synergy $8.78
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+5% Synergy $9.78
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+4% Synergy $1.03
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+2% Synergy $0.49
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+1% Synergy $9.16
Dispel Dispel
+1% Synergy $0.29
Village Rites Village Rites
+1% Synergy $0.20
Withering Torment Withering Torment
0% Synergy $2.59
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
0% Synergy $0.41
Entomb Entomb
0% Synergy $13.77
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
-1% Synergy $0.34
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-2% Synergy $5.21
Aetherize Aetherize
-2% Synergy $0.29
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-3% Synergy $0.34
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-6% Synergy $1.75
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-6% Synergy $0.25
Negate Negate
-9% Synergy $0.24
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-10% Synergy $1.51

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Scion of Halaster's game plan and control the board.

Psionic Ritual Psionic Ritual
+28% Synergy $0.21
Windfall Windfall
+24% Synergy $3.95
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+23% Synergy $5.65
Dread Return Dread Return
+20% Synergy $0.26
Mind Grind Mind Grind
+15% Synergy $3.10
Nuclear Fallout Nuclear Fallout
+15% Synergy $0.84
Tasha's Hideous Laughter Tasha's Hideous Laughter
+14% Synergy $2.57
Traumatize Traumatize
+14% Synergy $3.83
Cut Your Losses Cut Your Losses
+14% Synergy $0.74
Glimpse the Unthinkable Glimpse the Unthinkable
+14% Synergy $2.59
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+11% Synergy $3.07
Extract from Darkness Extract from Darkness
+11% Synergy $0.16
Scheming Symmetry Scheming Symmetry
+11% Synergy $5.95
Fabricate Fabricate
+11% Synergy $7.90
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+11% Synergy $12.34
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+10% Synergy $10.16
Mnemonic Betrayal Mnemonic Betrayal
+10% Synergy $7.00
Afterlife from the Loam Afterlife from the Loam
+10% Synergy $2.08
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+8% Synergy $5.30
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+8% Synergy $58.30
Reshape Reshape
+8% Synergy $2.82
Victimize Victimize
+7% Synergy $0.56
Mind Funeral Mind Funeral
+7% Synergy $1.18
Bond of Insight Bond of Insight
+7% Synergy $0.17
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+6% Synergy $113.27
Pilfered Plans Pilfered Plans
+6% Synergy $0.05
Transmute Artifact Transmute Artifact
+6% Synergy $408.49
Increasing Confusion Increasing Confusion
+5% Synergy $1.40
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+4% Synergy $18.70
Whispering Madness Whispering Madness
+4% Synergy $1.31
Dread Summons Dread Summons
+4% Synergy $0.22
Unearth Unearth
+4% Synergy $0.46
Demonic Counsel Demonic Counsel
+4% Synergy $0.94
Damnation Damnation
+3% Synergy $18.68
Persist Persist
+3% Synergy $1.32
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+3% Synergy $3.36
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+3% Synergy $0.49
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+2% Synergy $3.59
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+2% Synergy $25.53
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+2% Synergy $2.49
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+1% Synergy $0.21
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-2% Synergy $0.23
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-2% Synergy $34.20
Ponder Ponder
-6% Synergy $1.65
Distant Melody Distant Melody
-7% Synergy $0.66

Utility Artifacts

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

Riverchurn Monument Riverchurn Monument
+37% Synergy $0.70
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
+16% Synergy $0.50
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+13% Synergy $14.41
Ghoulcaller's Bell Ghoulcaller's Bell
+13% Synergy $0.23
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+11% Synergy $0.21
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+9% Synergy $8.99
Grindstone Grindstone
+8% Synergy $10.98
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+7% Synergy $0.30
Altar of Bhaal Altar of Bhaal
+7% Synergy $0.22
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+6% Synergy $0.63
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+5% Synergy $27.08
Nautiloid Ship Nautiloid Ship
+5% Synergy $6.20
Folio of Fancies Folio of Fancies
+5% Synergy $0.97
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+4% Synergy $2.20
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+4% Synergy $2.09
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+1% Synergy $3.79
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
0% Synergy $54.66
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-5% Synergy $4.45
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-6% Synergy $0.24
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-15% Synergy $1.30

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Scion of Halaster's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Sphinx's Tutelage Sphinx's Tutelage
+25% Synergy $1.43
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+19% Synergy $8.34
Fraying Sanity Fraying Sanity
+19% Synergy $0.44
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+17% Synergy $6.79
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+17% Synergy $5.83
Teferi's Tutelage Teferi's Tutelage
+14% Synergy $0.25
Intruder Alarm Intruder Alarm
+9% Synergy $3.05
Drowned Secrets Drowned Secrets
+8% Synergy $0.57
Endless Evil Endless Evil
+5% Synergy $3.73
Necropotence Necropotence
+5% Synergy $17.52
Jace's Erasure Jace's Erasure
+5% Synergy $0.22
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+4% Synergy $5.01
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+4% Synergy $15.42
Propaganda Propaganda
+3% Synergy $2.01
Necromancy Necromancy
+3% Synergy $6.98
Dress Down Dress Down
+3% Synergy $0.56
Leyline of the Void Leyline of the Void
+2% Synergy $0.38
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+1% Synergy $18.67
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
0% Synergy $1.55

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Scion of Halaster to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Ashiok, Dream Render Ashiok, Dream Render
+26% Synergy $0.89
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+13% Synergy $6.28
Jace, the Perfected Mind Jace, the Perfected Mind
+12% Synergy $3.61
Jace, Memory Adept Jace, Memory Adept
+4% Synergy $2.68
Ashiok, Sculptor of Fears Ashiok, Sculptor of Fears
+4% Synergy $1.47

Utility Lands

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

Nephalia Drownyard Nephalia Drownyard
+28% Synergy $0.16
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+17% Synergy $38.71
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+15% Synergy $7.74
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+14% Synergy $6.61
Restless Reef Restless Reef
+13% Synergy $0.48
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+12% Synergy $0.46
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+11% Synergy $0.20
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+11% Synergy $0.40
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+10% Synergy $19.28
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+10% Synergy $1.28
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+10% Synergy $1.84
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+7% Synergy $3.97
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+6% Synergy $51.06
Duskmantle, House of Shadow Duskmantle, House of Shadow
+6% Synergy $0.22
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+6% Synergy $9.47
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+5% Synergy $19.73
Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+5% Synergy $0.19
Sunken Palace Sunken Palace
+5% Synergy $0.49
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+3% Synergy $1.41
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+2% Synergy $0.57
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+2% Synergy $0.80
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+1% Synergy $47.16
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+1% Synergy $19.02
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+1% Synergy $3.76
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
-2% Synergy $0.28
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-4% Synergy $24.56
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-4% Synergy $0.14
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-17% Synergy $1.98
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-19% Synergy $0.27

Mana Artifacts

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

Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+8% Synergy $24.69
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+7% Synergy $153.22
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+6% Synergy $1.12
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+6% Synergy $92.16
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+6% Synergy $30.05
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+5% Synergy $55.47
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+5% Synergy $643.42
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+4% Synergy $0.29
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+3% Synergy $67.47
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+2% Synergy $0.90
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.07
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-3% Synergy $0.22
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-3% Synergy $0.14
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
-3% Synergy $0.26
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-4% Synergy $0.51
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-8% Synergy $0.16
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-9% Synergy $0.54
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-9% Synergy $1.33

Lands

The mana base foundation for Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Scion of Halaster decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+13% Synergy $15.63
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+12% Synergy $8.98
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+11% Synergy $15.21
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+11% Synergy $20.14
Port of Karfell Port of Karfell
+10% Synergy $0.15
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
+9% Synergy $9.82
Underground River Underground River
+8% Synergy $1.37
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+8% Synergy $25.51
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+8% Synergy $50.15
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
+7% Synergy $3.86
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+7% Synergy $8.84
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+7% Synergy $13.72
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+7% Synergy $24.04
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+6% Synergy $3.25
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+6% Synergy
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+6% Synergy $3.53
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+6% Synergy $21.61
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+5% Synergy $22.75
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+4% Synergy $13.68
River of Tears River of Tears
+3% Synergy $0.14
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+3% Synergy $30.44
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+3% Synergy $29.32
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+3% Synergy $8.29
City of Brass City of Brass
+2% Synergy $17.11
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+1% Synergy $0.19
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+1% Synergy $0.15
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.22
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
0% Synergy $1.71
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
0% Synergy $0.26
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-1% Synergy $0.45
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
-1% Synergy $3.03
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.28
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-2% Synergy $0.30
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-2% Synergy $0.23
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-7% Synergy $0.26
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
-9% Synergy $0.21
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-9% Synergy $0.11
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
-9% Synergy $0.07
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-10% Synergy $0.23
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-10% Synergy $0.34
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-10% Synergy $0.18

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Other Available Backgrounds

Zellix, Sanity Flayer can also choose from these 26 other backgrounds: