Zellix, Sanity Flayer
$26.35

Legendary Creature — Horror

Mono-Blue

Playstyle & Strategy

Mill 53% Persistent Petitioners 18% Combo 6% Tokens 4% Affinity 2%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3407 Current Rank

#4149 Last Week

#3041 Past 2 Years

Links & Decks

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Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Zellix, Sanity Flayer.

Generic Commander S2 Episode 7 : Special Guest - Voiddyn

Breya, Etherium Shaper vs Varis vs Hashaton, Scarab's Fist vs Zellix, Sanity Flayer gameplay

Archenemy Fan Requests | Commander VS | Magic: the Gathering Gameplay

Obeka vs Zellix / Scion of Halaster vs Mila/Lukka vs Aragorn | EDH Gameplay | Smooth Brain EDH

MAMTG #cEDH S3 E20 | MTG cEDH Gameplay | Command Zone, Kingdoms TV, Mab the Queen |

Playing with Precons! Zellix vs Burakos vs Durnan vs Baeloth EDH / CMDR game play

Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate Precon Stream + Normal #EDH / #CMDR games!

New Cards

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

Exhibition Tidecaller

+8% Synergy $0.58

High Synergy Cards

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

Ruin Crab

+73% Synergy $2.05

Fractured Sanity

+71% Synergy $3.14

Psychic Corrosion

+69% Synergy $6.90

The Water Crystal

+69% Synergy $4.10

Maddening Cacophony

+67% Synergy $7.66

Bruvac the Grandiloquent

+65% Synergy $45.22

Memory Erosion

+64% Synergy $9.00

Court of Cunning

+63% Synergy $4.44

The Mindskinner

+61% Synergy $2.81

Hedron Crab

+60% Synergy $2.70

Top Cards

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

Altar of the Brood

+57% Synergy $8.34

Mindcrank

+57% Synergy $10.59

Drowned Secrets

+55% Synergy $0.63

Sphinx's Tutelage

+53% Synergy $2.88

Didn't Say Please

+51% Synergy $0.36

Fraying Sanity

+48% Synergy $0.58

Mesmeric Orb

+47% Synergy $18.39

Thought Scour

+44% Synergy $1.51

Counterspell

+2% Synergy $3.67

Sapphire Medallion

+2% Synergy $6.26

Game Changers

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

Mystical Tutor

+3% Synergy $18.15

Consecrated Sphinx

0% Synergy $34.55

Cyclonic Rift

-2% Synergy $41.55

Rhystic Study

-2% Synergy $66.59

Narset, Parter of Veils

-3% Synergy $2.09

Ancient Tomb

-4% Synergy $129.20

Fierce Guardianship

-7% Synergy $58.52

Force of Will

-9% Synergy $64.63

Creatures

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

Dreamborn Muse

+41% Synergy $3.28

Riddlekeeper

+41% Synergy $13.33

Manic Scribe

+38% Synergy $0.35

Shadow Kin

+36% Synergy $0.95

Fleet Swallower

+31% Synergy $1.31

Terisian Mindbreaker

+30% Synergy $2.44

Vantress Gargoyle

+26% Synergy $0.32

Undead Alchemist

+24% Synergy $1.14

Persistent Petitioners

+24% Synergy $1.14

Overwhelmed Apprentice

+24% Synergy $0.21

Soulless Jailer

+22% Synergy $1.63

Cathartic Adept

+22% Synergy $0.24

Sphinx Mindbreaker

+19% Synergy $1.54

Sage's Row Denizen

+19% Synergy $0.12

Wall of Lost Thoughts

+18% Synergy $0.18

Deepmuck Desperado

+17% Synergy $0.20

Jace's Phantasm

+16% Synergy $0.37

Mirelurk Queen

+16% Synergy $0.61

Jace's Archivist

+14% Synergy $9.36

Selhoff Occultist

+13% Synergy $0.08

Ambassador Laquatus

+11% Synergy $1.35

Grell Philosopher

+11% Synergy $0.51

Transit Mage

+10% Synergy $0.36

Merfolk Secretkeeper

+10% Synergy $0.26

Stitcher Geralf

+10% Synergy $0.27

The Reality Chip

+9% Synergy $4.03

Trinket Mage

+9% Synergy $0.40

Thing in the Ice

+9% Synergy $0.89

Spark Double

+8% Synergy $10.10

Spellskite

+8% Synergy $8.06

Screaming Swarm

+8% Synergy $0.16

Deranged Assistant

+7% Synergy $0.16

Drowner Initiate

+7% Synergy $0.31

Fog Bank

+6% Synergy $0.16

Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar

+6% Synergy $2.10

Millikin

+5% Synergy $0.32

Jace's Mindseeker

+5% Synergy $0.41

Tribute Mage

+4% Synergy $0.95

Hullbreaker Horror

+3% Synergy $5.92

Silent Arbiter

+3% Synergy $13.02

Lier, Disciple of the Drowned

+3% Synergy $0.94

Glasspool Mimic

+1% Synergy $6.52

Emry, Lurker of the Loch

0% Synergy $0.47

Defiler of Dreams

-1% Synergy $0.43

Faerie Mastermind

-2% Synergy $10.12

Chasm Skulker

-5% Synergy $0.53

Archmage Emeritus

-7% Synergy $0.67

Laboratory Maniac

-8% Synergy $1.63

Phyrexian Metamorph

-13% Synergy $2.15

Solemn Simulacrum

-14% Synergy $0.31

Instants

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

Thought Collapse

+47% Synergy $0.37

Visions of Beyond

+42% Synergy $4.96

Drown in Dreams

+37% Synergy $2.80

Archive Trap

+34% Synergy $1.74

Brain Freeze

+19% Synergy $3.62

Dream Twist

+19% Synergy $0.25

Winds of Rebuke

+15% Synergy $0.26

Into the Story

+14% Synergy $0.30

Psychic Spiral

+12% Synergy $0.20

Kitsune's Technique

+11% Synergy $1.47

Countermand

+11% Synergy $0.14

Mirrorform

+6% Synergy $2.16

Turn Aside

+5% Synergy $0.20

Defabricate

+4% Synergy $0.17

Harmonized Crescendo

+3% Synergy $0.81

Annul

+3% Synergy $0.32

Jwari Disruption

+2% Synergy $0.44

Negate

0% Synergy $0.20

Cryptic Command

0% Synergy $6.07

Silundi Vision

0% Synergy $0.38

Narset's Reversal

-1% Synergy $2.60

Three Steps Ahead

-1% Synergy $7.96

Mana Drain

-2% Synergy $55.81

Aetherspouts

-2% Synergy $0.77

Strix Serenade

-3% Synergy $1.73

Scour for Scrap

-3% Synergy $0.35

Pongify

-4% Synergy $1.72

Dramatic Reversal

-4% Synergy $0.48

Resculpt

-4% Synergy $0.19

Pact of Negation

-4% Synergy $18.37

Brainstorm

-5% Synergy $1.39

Muddle the Mixture

-5% Synergy $2.30

Arcane Denial

-6% Synergy $2.01

Reality Shift

-6% Synergy $0.26

Archmage's Charm

-6% Synergy $1.44

Opt

-7% Synergy $0.27

Rapid Hybridization

-8% Synergy $0.50

Force of Negation

-9% Synergy $50.70

High Tide

-10% Synergy $1.73

Aetherize

-11% Synergy $0.41

Sink into Stupor

-11% Synergy $6.82

Swan Song

-12% Synergy $8.00

An Offer You Can't Refuse

-13% Synergy $2.27

Frantic Search

-15% Synergy $1.10

Sorceries

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

Tasha's Hideous Laughter

+45% Synergy $3.90

Traumatize

+42% Synergy $3.99

Cut Your Losses

+39% Synergy $1.41

Mind Sculpt

+37% Synergy $0.32

Tome Scour

+30% Synergy $0.33

Increasing Confusion

+20% Synergy $1.05

Bond of Insight

+18% Synergy $0.22

Stream of Thought

+16% Synergy $0.25

Startled Awake

+15% Synergy $0.82

Psionic Ritual

+14% Synergy $0.31

Windfall

+11% Synergy $4.94

Fascination

+11% Synergy $0.35

Compelling Argument

+9% Synergy $0.19

Dreadwaters

+8% Synergy $0.16

Personal Tutor

+5% Synergy $6.67

Fabricate

+4% Synergy $9.53

Distant Melody

+4% Synergy $0.33

Flood of Recollection

+4% Synergy $0.18

Curse of the Swine

+1% Synergy $0.31

Treasure Cruise

0% Synergy $0.24

Irenicus's Vile Duplication

-2% Synergy $11.38

Ravenform

-2% Synergy $0.30

Preordain

-5% Synergy $0.50

Gitaxian Probe

-5% Synergy $6.00

Sea Gate Restoration

-6% Synergy $37.03

Solve the Equation

-6% Synergy $3.71

Ponder

-7% Synergy $1.75

Utility Artifacts

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

Riverchurn Monument

+46% Synergy $2.42

Folio of Fancies

+30% Synergy $1.80

Codex Shredder

+23% Synergy $0.36

Altar of Dementia

+23% Synergy $17.16

Keening Stone

+22% Synergy $0.41

Skullclamp

+21% Synergy $6.25

Grindstone

+19% Synergy $13.47

Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree

+17% Synergy $0.66

Bonehoard

+11% Synergy $0.98

Sands of Delirium

+9% Synergy $0.46

Ashnod's Altar

+7% Synergy $15.74

Idol of Oblivion

+7% Synergy $0.89

Ghoulcaller's Bell

+7% Synergy $0.21

Thrumming Stone

+7% Synergy $22.54

Lightning Greaves

+6% Synergy $4.44

Ghost Vacuum

+6% Synergy $4.30

Crawlspace

+5% Synergy $9.18

Soul-Guide Lantern

+4% Synergy $0.26

Tormod's Crypt

-1% Synergy $0.59

Waterbending Scroll

-1% Synergy $0.31

Swiftfoot Boots

-4% Synergy $1.95

Wayfarer's Bauble

-4% Synergy $0.30

Isochron Scepter

-7% Synergy $13.86

Enchantments

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

Teferi's Tutelage

+47% Synergy $0.37

Jace's Erasure

+30% Synergy $0.34

Propaganda

+20% Synergy $3.11

Patient Rebuilding

+18% Synergy $0.96

Curse of the Bloody Tome

+11% Synergy $0.30

Kindred Discovery

+9% Synergy $13.20

Founding the Third Path

+8% Synergy $0.26

Intruder Alarm

+7% Synergy $4.30

Curse of Unbinding

+7% Synergy $1.08

Chronic Flooding

+6% Synergy $0.08

Forced Fruition

+5% Synergy $6.66

Disturbing Conversion

+5% Synergy $0.10

Counterbalance

+4% Synergy $6.04

Struggle for Project Purity

+4% Synergy $4.06

Unstoppable Plan

+2% Synergy $2.40

As Foretold

+2% Synergy $1.71

Imprisoned in the Moon

+1% Synergy $0.25

Mirrormade

0% Synergy $1.98

Back to Basics

-1% Synergy $6.21

Leyline of Anticipation

-2% Synergy $8.43

Wizard Class

-7% Synergy $1.70

Teferi's Ageless Insight

-7% Synergy $5.34

Mystic Remora

-10% Synergy $12.00

Planeswalkers

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

Jace, the Perfected Mind

+28% Synergy $1.74

Jace, Memory Adept

+21% Synergy $2.66

Jace Beleren

+12% Synergy $1.88

Jace, Wielder of Mysteries

+7% Synergy $8.80

Utility Lands

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

Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital

+28% Synergy $1.46

Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx

+14% Synergy $51.37

Scavenger Grounds

+11% Synergy $0.40

Ipnu Rivulet

+10% Synergy $0.30

Three Tree City

+8% Synergy $24.17

Eden, Seat of the Sanctum

+6% Synergy $0.26

Halimar Depths

+5% Synergy $0.36

Geier Reach Sanitarium

+5% Synergy $1.50

Ghost Quarter

+4% Synergy $0.91

Mystic Sanctuary

+3% Synergy $0.85

Mistrise Village

+3% Synergy $10.00

Academy Ruins

+2% Synergy $9.71

Sunken Palace

+2% Synergy $0.85

Buried Ruin

+1% Synergy $0.38

Temple of the False God

+1% Synergy $0.33

Agna Qel'a

+1% Synergy $1.28

Castle Vantress

0% Synergy $0.29

War Room

0% Synergy $2.52

Urza's Saga

-1% Synergy $40.73

Otawara, Soaring City

-2% Synergy $30.88

Lonely Sandbar

-3% Synergy $0.28

Inventors' Fair

-3% Synergy $13.15

Minamo, School at Water's Edge

-4% Synergy $62.97

Uthros, Titanic Godcore

-4% Synergy $10.38

Reliquary Tower

-9% Synergy $2.94

Rogue's Passage

-9% Synergy $0.38

Seat of the Synod

-12% Synergy $0.65

Mana Artifacts

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

Midnight Clock

+5% Synergy $0.63

Commander's Sphere

+5% Synergy $0.33

Sceptre of Eternal Glory

+2% Synergy $20.66

Arcane Signet

0% Synergy $1.10

Fellwar Stone

-2% Synergy $2.20

Extraplanar Lens

-2% Synergy $11.98

Sky Diamond

-3% Synergy $0.30

Sol Ring

-4% Synergy $1.13

Thought Vessel

-4% Synergy $2.51

Mind Stone

-6% Synergy $0.21

Lotus Petal

-6% Synergy $37.63

Decanter of Endless Water

-7% Synergy $4.17

Lands

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

Command Tower

+3% Synergy $0.25

Island

+2% Synergy $0.07

Jwari Disruption

+2% Synergy $0.44

Glasspool Mimic

+1% Synergy $6.52

Snow-Covered Island

0% Synergy $1.01

Silundi Vision

0% Synergy $0.38

Myriad Landscape

-6% Synergy $0.33

Sea Gate Restoration

-6% Synergy $37.03

Hydroelectric Specimen

-9% Synergy $0.80

Sink into Stupor

-11% Synergy $6.82

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