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Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Tavern Brawler
Price tag $24.11

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Zellix, Sanity Flayer Tavern Brawler
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Izzet

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 // Tavern Brawler's abilities and overall game plan.

Sphinx of Forgotten Lore Sphinx of Forgotten Lore
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.66
Run for Your Life Run for Your Life
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.32
Glacial Dragonhunt Glacial Dragonhunt
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.19
Abhorrent Oculus Abhorrent Oculus
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $10.53
Deranged Assistant Deranged Assistant
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.27
Diviner of Mist Diviner of Mist
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.24
Millikin Millikin
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.30
Mirelurk Queen Mirelurk Queen
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.11
Neerdiv, Devious Diver Neerdiv, Devious Diver
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.49
Stillness in Motion Stillness in Motion
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.25

Game Changers

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

Gifts Ungiven Gifts Ungiven
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $5.46
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $32.06
Gamble Gamble
+32% Synergy in 50% of decks $17.87

Creatures

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

Sphinx of Forgotten Lore Sphinx of Forgotten Lore
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.66
Melek, Reforged Researcher Melek, Reforged Researcher
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.54
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+88% Synergy in 100% of decks $2.07
Cognivore Cognivore
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.47
Hedron Crab Hedron Crab
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $3.06
Inferno Project Inferno Project
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.23
Kinetic Augur Kinetic Augur
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.22
Magnivore Magnivore
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.84
Beguiler of Wills Beguiler of Wills
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.35
Bruvac the Grandiloquent Bruvac the Grandiloquent
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $45.38
Crosstown Courier Crosstown Courier
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.19
Dominus of Fealty Dominus of Fealty
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.72
Dreamborn Muse Dreamborn Muse
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $3.21
Geralf's Mindcrusher Geralf's Mindcrusher
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.32
Imperious Mindbreaker Imperious Mindbreaker
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.38
Kami of Celebration Kami of Celebration
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.02
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $8.51
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.58
Manic Scribe Manic Scribe
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.30
Mindshrieker Mindshrieker
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.56
Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.50
Patchwork Crawler Patchwork Crawler
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.20
Riddlekeeper Riddlekeeper
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $11.59
Shadow Kin Shadow Kin
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.69
Stitcher Geralf Stitcher Geralf
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.31
Tawnos, Urza's Apprentice Tawnos, Urza's Apprentice
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.39
Towering-Wave Mystic Towering-Wave Mystic
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.07
Undead Alchemist Undead Alchemist
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.82
Uvilda, Dean of Perfection Nassari, Dean of Expression Uvilda, Dean of Perfection
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.27
Enigma Drake Enigma Drake
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.09
Spellheart Chimera Spellheart Chimera
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.22
Combustible Gearhulk Combustible Gearhulk
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.35
Keranos, God of Storms Keranos, God of Storms
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $8.77
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $7.87
Torrential Gearhulk Torrential Gearhulk
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.78
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $7.11
Octavia, Living Thesis Octavia, Living Thesis
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.87
Forgotten Creation Forgotten Creation
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.31
Nalfeshnee Nalfeshnee
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $8.86
Anger Anger
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.53
Crackling Drake Crackling Drake
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.16
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $16.95
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $32.06
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+43% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.30
Abhorrent Oculus Abhorrent Oculus
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $10.53
Deranged Assistant Deranged Assistant
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.27
Diviner of Mist Diviner of Mist
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.24
Millikin Millikin
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.30
Mirelurk Queen Mirelurk Queen
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.11
Neerdiv, Devious Diver Neerdiv, Devious Diver
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.49

Instants

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

Run for Your Life Run for Your Life
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.32
Rush of Inspiration Crackling Falls Rush of Inspiration
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.23
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+84% Synergy in 100% of decks $9.28
Blitz of the Thunder-Raptor Blitz of the Thunder-Raptor
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.25
Into the Story Into the Story
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.31
Beyeen Veil Beyeen Coast Beyeen Veil
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.20
Gifts Ungiven Gifts Ungiven
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $5.46
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.37
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.66
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $16.21
Spikefield Hazard Spikefield Cave Spikefield Hazard
+45% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.35
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+44% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.42
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+40% Synergy in 50% of decks $15.41
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+35% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.27
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+31% Synergy in 50% of decks $76.21
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+21% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.17
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+17% Synergy in 50% of decks $3.33
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+5% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.97
Counterspell Counterspell
-4% Synergy in 50% of decks $4.39

Sorceries

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

Glacial Dragonhunt Glacial Dragonhunt
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.19
Inspiration from Beyond Inspiration from Beyond
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.25
Winternight Stories Winternight Stories
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.59
Ill-Timed Explosion Ill-Timed Explosion
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.32
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+95% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.67
Increasing Confusion Increasing Confusion
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.94
Invade the City Invade the City
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.19
Spite of Mogis Spite of Mogis
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.21
Summons of Saruman Summons of Saruman
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.38
Cut Your Losses Cut Your Losses
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.88
Cosmic Epiphany Cosmic Epiphany
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.23
Experimental Overload Experimental Overload
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.19
Immolating Gyre Immolating Gyre
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $3.44
Quiet Speculation Quiet Speculation
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.69
Rise from the Tides Rise from the Tides
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.23
Seize the Storm Seize the Storm
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.26
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.20
Volcanic Salvo Volcanic Salvo
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.27
Artful Dodge Artful Dodge
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.50
Beacon Bolt Beacon Bolt
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.22
Gandalf's Sanction Gandalf's Sanction
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.25
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+45% Synergy in 50% of decks $7.61
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+44% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.27
Mystic Retrieval Mystic Retrieval
+44% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.23
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+43% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.26
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+42% Synergy in 50% of decks $37.05
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+35% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.24
Gamble Gamble
+32% Synergy in 50% of decks $17.87
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+22% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.47
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+10% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.59

Utility Artifacts

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

Smoldering Stagecoach Smoldering Stagecoach
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.33
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+96% Synergy in 100% of decks $35.33
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+75% Synergy in 100% of decks $4.79
Barrow-Blade Barrow-Blade
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.23
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $5.47
Gavel of the Righteous Gavel of the Righteous
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.25
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $17.03
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $16.17
Stoneforge Masterwork Stoneforge Masterwork
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $4.49
Sword of Body and Mind Sword of Body and Mind
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $19.59
Wondrous Crucible Wondrous Crucible
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.35
Runechanter's Pike Runechanter's Pike
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.36
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.34
Strength-Testing Hammer Strength-Testing Hammer
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.76
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.33
Glamdring Glamdring
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.19
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $24.79
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+21% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.88

Enchantments

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

Chronic Flooding Chronic Flooding
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.20
Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $4.27
Curse of the Bloody Tome Curse of the Bloody Tome
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.20
Fraying Sanity Fraying Sanity
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.59
Memory Erosion Memory Erosion
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $9.59
Patient Rebuilding Patient Rebuilding
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.57
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $16.45
The Lost and the Damned The Lost and the Damned
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $3.43
Stillness in Motion Stillness in Motion
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.25

Utility Lands

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

Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+95% Synergy in 100% of decks $8.49
Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.30
Haunted Fengraf Haunted Fengraf
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.34
Isolated Watchtower Isolated Watchtower
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.20
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.86
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.69
War Room War Room
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $3.68
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.79
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.31
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.37
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $12.96
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.30
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+44% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.34
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+43% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.40
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+37% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.38
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
0% Synergy in 50% of decks $4.38

Mana Artifacts

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

Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.34
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+43% Synergy in 50% of decks $4.48
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-6% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.28
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-13% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.30
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-34% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.38
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-37% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.23

Lands

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

Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
+80% Synergy in 100% of decks $15.09
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
+76% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.30
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
+75% Synergy in 100% of decks $4.98
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+66% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.24
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.32
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.39
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
+37% Synergy in 50% of decks $4.23
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+36% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.28
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+36% Synergy in 50% of decks
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+20% Synergy in 50% of decks $33.43
Command Tower Command Tower
+13% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.22
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+11% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.50
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+9% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.29
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+7% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.33
Training Center Training Center
+6% Synergy in 50% of decks $17.71
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-14% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.37

Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Tavern Brawler Deck Stats

Based on 2 Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Tavern Brawler decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Card Types in the average deck
98 cards
  • Creature 27
  • Instant 10
  • Sorcery 15
  • Artifact 13
  • Enchantment 5
  • Land 28

Lands: 10 basic, 18 nonbasic

Most Played Combos

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Tavern Brawler.

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 Popular Entertainer Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Popular Entertainer
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Raised by Giants Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Raised by Giants
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Criminal Past Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Criminal Past
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Faceless One Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Faceless One
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Street Urchin Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Street Urchin
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Passionate Archaeologist Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Passionate Archaeologist
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 Cloakwood Hermit Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Cloakwood Hermit
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Cultist of the Absolute Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Cultist of the Absolute
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Feywild Visitor Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Feywild Visitor
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Criminal Past Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Criminal Past
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Inspiring Leader Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Inspiring Leader
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Candlekeep Sage Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Candlekeep Sage
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
Black Widow, Daring Operative Black Widow, Daring Operative
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Far Traveler Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Far Traveler
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
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
The Mindskinner The Mindskinner
Szadek, Lord of Secrets Szadek, Lord of Secrets
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Cloakwood Hermit Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Cloakwood Hermit
Neerdiv, Devious Diver Neerdiv, Devious Diver
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Ambassador Laquatus Ambassador Laquatus
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Criminal Past Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Criminal Past
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Criminal Past Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Criminal Past
Phenax, God of Deception Phenax, God of Deception
Raul, Trouble Shooter Raul, Trouble Shooter
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Candlekeep Sage Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Candlekeep Sage
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Noble Heritage Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Noble Heritage
Lazav, Dimir Mastermind Lazav, Dimir Mastermind
Stitcher Geralf Stitcher Geralf

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
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Master Chef Master Chef
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Criminal Past Criminal Past
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
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
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