Zellix, Sanity Flayer
$24.40

Legendary Creature — Horror

Mono-Blue

Playstyle & Strategy

Mill 57% Persistent Petitioners 9% Combo 5% Tokens 5% 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

#3400 Current Rank

#3311 Last Week

#3249 Past 2 Years

118 Decks

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

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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!

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New Cards

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

Cruel Calculations

+36% Synergy in 38% of decks $0.27

Yuriko, Hope from the Shadows

+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.24

Bilbo, Thief in the Night

+4% Synergy in 5% of decks $6.20

The Theorist, Jace Beleren

+3% Synergy in 8% of decks $63.38

Glamdring, Foe-hammer

+1% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.90

High Synergy Cards

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

Fractured Sanity

+73% Synergy in 80% of decks $3.13

Ruin Crab

+71% Synergy in 79% of decks $1.50

The Water Crystal

+68% Synergy in 79% of decks $3.49

Maddening Cacophony

+67% Synergy in 74% of decks $6.63

Psychic Corrosion

+64% Synergy in 72% of decks $5.01

The Mindskinner

+63% Synergy in 66% of decks $3.13

Memory Erosion

+62% Synergy in 67% of decks $9.39

Court of Cunning

+60% Synergy in 64% of decks $4.16

Hedron Crab

+59% Synergy in 65% of decks $3.26

Altar of the Brood

+58% Synergy in 62% of decks $10.26

Top Cards

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

Fractured Sanity

+73% Synergy in 80% of decks $3.13

Ruin Crab

+71% Synergy in 79% of decks $1.50

The Water Crystal

+68% Synergy in 79% of decks $3.49

Maddening Cacophony

+67% Synergy in 74% of decks $6.63

Psychic Corrosion

+64% Synergy in 72% of decks $5.01

The Mindskinner

+63% Synergy in 66% of decks $3.13

Memory Erosion

+62% Synergy in 67% of decks $9.39

Court of Cunning

+60% Synergy in 64% of decks $4.16

Hedron Crab

+59% Synergy in 65% of decks $3.26

Counterspell

+3% Synergy in 69% of decks $4.49

Game Changers

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

Mystical Tutor

+2% Synergy in 23% of decks $18.20

Consecrated Sphinx

0% Synergy in 11% of decks $32.09

Cyclonic Rift

-2% Synergy in 29% of decks $39.16

Rhystic Study

-4% Synergy in 26% of decks $69.16

Ancient Tomb

-5% Synergy in 6% of decks $122.34

Thassa's Oracle

-6% Synergy in 6% of decks $22.70

Fierce Guardianship

-6% Synergy in 15% of decks $63.88

Force of Will

-8% Synergy in 9% of decks $60.31

Creatures

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

Bruvac the Grandiloquent

+58% Synergy in 62% of decks $45.83

Riddlekeeper

+37% Synergy in 40% of decks $11.65

Dreamborn Muse

+36% Synergy in 38% of decks $3.19

Manic Scribe

+35% Synergy in 37% of decks $0.30

Shadow Kin

+33% Synergy in 35% of decks $0.69

Fleet Swallower

+29% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.18

Vantress Gargoyle

+24% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.35

Terisian Mindbreaker

+24% Synergy in 29% of decks $1.02

Undead Alchemist

+24% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.76

Overwhelmed Apprentice

+22% Synergy in 24% of decks $0.25

Persistent Petitioners

+21% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.84

Deepmuck Desperado

+19% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.25

Mirelurk Queen

+18% Synergy in 20% of decks $1.08

Exhibition Tidecaller

+18% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.52

Soulless Jailer

+18% Synergy in 21% of decks $1.34

Jace's Phantasm

+16% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.36

Sphinx Mindbreaker

+14% Synergy in 15% of decks $3.81

Wall of Lost Thoughts

+12% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.21

Jace's Archivist

+12% Synergy in 16% of decks $7.85

Spellskite

+11% Synergy in 22% of decks $8.10

Thing in the Ice

+9% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.84

Stitcher Geralf

+9% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.30

Mister Fantastic, Reed Richards

+9% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.27

Transit Mage

+7% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.34

Trinket Mage

+7% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.64

Deranged Assistant

+7% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.27

Merfolk Secretkeeper

+6% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.25

Spark Double

+6% Synergy in 20% of decks $10.53

Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar

+6% Synergy in 9% of decks $1.74

The Reality Chip

+6% Synergy in 18% of decks $4.17

Millikin

+5% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.28

Canoptek Scarab Swarm

+5% Synergy in 7% of decks $11.56

Jace's Mindseeker

+5% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.44

Neerdiv, Devious Diver

+5% Synergy in 6% of decks $1.48

Silent Arbiter

+4% Synergy in 8% of decks $10.29

Fog Bank

+4% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.18

Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive

+4% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.23

Kami of the Crescent Moon

+4% Synergy in 7% of decks $7.57

Tribute Mage

+4% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.86

Glasspool Mimic

+1% Synergy in 9% of decks $6.37

Emry, Lurker of the Loch

+0% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.67

Hullbreaker Horror

0% Synergy in 24% of decks $6.05

Consecrated Sphinx

0% Synergy in 11% of decks $32.09

Archmage Emeritus

-4% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.74

Faerie Mastermind

-5% Synergy in 11% of decks $12.61

Chasm Skulker

-5% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.92

Thassa's Oracle

-6% Synergy in 6% of decks $22.70

Laboratory Maniac

-7% Synergy in 13% of decks $2.05

Solemn Simulacrum

-12% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.31

Phyrexian Metamorph

-12% Synergy in 7% of decks $2.30

Instants

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

Didn't Say Please

+49% Synergy in 53% of decks $0.35

Thought Collapse

+47% Synergy in 51% of decks $0.34

Thought Scour

+45% Synergy in 52% of decks $0.44

Drown in Dreams

+36% Synergy in 42% of decks $1.33

Archive Trap

+35% Synergy in 38% of decks $1.80

Visions of Beyond

+34% Synergy in 40% of decks $4.50

Brain Freeze

+21% Synergy in 25% of decks $4.09

Kitsune's Technique

+18% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.79

Dream Twist

+15% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.21

Winds of Rebuke

+13% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.30

Into the Story

+12% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.31

Psychic Spiral

+11% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.26

Countermand

+11% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.07

Turn Aside

+5% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.18

Jwari Disruption

+5% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.36

Amazing Acrobatics

+5% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.22

Annul

+4% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.31

Mirrorform

+4% Synergy in 7% of decks $1.98

Defabricate

+4% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.22

Mystical Tutor

+2% Synergy in 23% of decks $18.20

Cancel

+1% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.28

Silundi Vision

+0% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.40

Cryptic Command

+0% Synergy in 13% of decks $7.69

Harmonized Crescendo

+0% Synergy in 6% of decks $1.10

Negate

+0% Synergy in 37% of decks $0.31

Mana Drain

0% Synergy in 26% of decks $56.12

Three Steps Ahead

0% Synergy in 9% of decks $5.42

Narset's Reversal

-1% Synergy in 11% of decks $2.77

Brainstorm

-1% Synergy in 39% of decks $0.67

Cyclonic Rift

-2% Synergy in 29% of decks $39.16

Pongify

-2% Synergy in 38% of decks $2.93

Opt

-2% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.63

Resculpt

-3% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.27

Archmage's Charm

-4% Synergy in 13% of decks $2.30

Muddle the Mixture

-5% Synergy in 9% of decks $2.54

Aetherize

-5% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.40

Reality Shift

-6% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.28

Rapid Hybridization

-6% Synergy in 28% of decks $0.83

Fierce Guardianship

-6% Synergy in 15% of decks $63.88

Dramatic Reversal

-7% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.40

Force of Will

-8% Synergy in 9% of decks $60.31

Force of Negation

-8% Synergy in 7% of decks $47.13

Consider

-8% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.35

Arcane Denial

-9% Synergy in 28% of decks $2.17

High Tide

-9% Synergy in 34% of decks $1.81

Sink into Stupor

-11% Synergy in 12% of decks $9.39

An Offer You Can't Refuse

-11% Synergy in 28% of decks $3.01

Swan Song

-13% Synergy in 14% of decks $10.46

Snap

-13% Synergy in 6% of decks $3.48

Frantic Search

-15% Synergy in 17% of decks $2.18

Sorceries

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

Tasha's Hideous Laughter

+42% Synergy in 47% of decks $3.93

Traumatize

+40% Synergy in 45% of decks $3.90

Cut Your Losses

+34% Synergy in 39% of decks $1.42

Mind Sculpt

+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.24

Tome Scour

+25% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.22

Increasing Confusion

+18% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.93

Startled Awake

+14% Synergy in 15% of decks $1.03

Stream of Thought

+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.19

Bond of Insight

+11% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.20

Fascination

+9% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.30

Compelling Argument

+8% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.18

Dreadwaters

+7% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.08

Windfall

+6% Synergy in 28% of decks $6.12

Personal Tutor

+6% Synergy in 10% of decks $5.80

Flood of Recollection

+3% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.26

Fabricate

+2% Synergy in 23% of decks $10.56

Distant Melody

+2% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.39

Stock Up

+1% Synergy in 7% of decks $1.26

Treasure Cruise

+0% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.25

Irenicus's Vile Duplication

0% Synergy in 8% of decks $9.52

Curse of the Swine

0% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.25

Ponder

0% Synergy in 29% of decks $2.32

Ravenform

-1% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.38

Solve the Equation

-2% Synergy in 9% of decks $3.85

Merchant Scroll

-3% Synergy in 5% of decks $4.91

Preordain

-4% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.77

Gitaxian Probe

-4% Synergy in 6% of decks $3.32

Sea Gate Restoration

-6% Synergy in 9% of decks $35.01

Utility Artifacts

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

Altar of the Brood

+58% Synergy in 62% of decks $10.26

Mindcrank

+56% Synergy in 60% of decks $11.01

Riverchurn Monument

+47% Synergy in 51% of decks $1.45

Mesmeric Orb

+44% Synergy in 48% of decks $17.62

Folio of Fancies

+27% Synergy in 31% of decks $1.86

Codex Shredder

+25% Synergy in 31% of decks $0.32

Skullclamp

+22% Synergy in 29% of decks $4.93

Altar of Dementia

+22% Synergy in 24% of decks $16.28

Grindstone

+20% Synergy in 22% of decks $13.92

Keening Stone

+15% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.39

Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree

+15% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.83

Bonehoard

+11% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.96

Sands of Delirium

+8% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.43

Ghoulcaller's Bell

+6% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.27

Millstone

+6% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.20

Lightning Greaves

+6% Synergy in 32% of decks $3.82

Ashnod's Altar

+5% Synergy in 9% of decks $16.18

Idol of Oblivion

+5% Synergy in 9% of decks $3.91

Aether Syphon

+5% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.30

Crawlspace

+5% Synergy in 8% of decks $9.46

Ghost Vacuum

+5% Synergy in 6% of decks $4.83

Profane Memento

+4% Synergy in 5% of decks $1.00

Thrumming Stone

+4% Synergy in 5% of decks $21.10

Soul-Guide Lantern

+2% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.27

Sapphire Medallion

+2% Synergy in 62% of decks $8.57

Fireshrieker

+0% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.22

Waterbending Scroll

-1% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.20

Tormod's Crypt

-1% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.52

Wayfarer's Bauble

-3% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.29

Swiftfoot Boots

-3% Synergy in 24% of decks $1.85

Isochron Scepter

-5% Synergy in 10% of decks $11.65

Bident of Thassa

-7% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.45

Enchantments

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

Sphinx's Tutelage

+52% Synergy in 58% of decks $1.71

Drowned Secrets

+50% Synergy in 53% of decks $0.65

Fraying Sanity

+46% Synergy in 51% of decks $0.77

Teferi's Tutelage

+40% Synergy in 44% of decks $0.34

Jace's Erasure

+31% Synergy in 34% of decks $0.28

Propaganda

+16% Synergy in 48% of decks $2.19

Patient Rebuilding

+15% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.58

Founding the Third Path

+7% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.26

Chronic Flooding

+7% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.19

Kindred Discovery

+6% Synergy in 14% of decks $4.83

Curse of Unbinding

+6% Synergy in 7% of decks $1.03

Disturbing Conversion

+5% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.19

Forced Fruition

+5% Synergy in 8% of decks $10.08

Intruder Alarm

+4% Synergy in 8% of decks $5.87

Endless Evil

+4% Synergy in 5% of decks $4.20

Counterbalance

+3% Synergy in 7% of decks $5.14

Imprisoned in the Moon

+3% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.32

Unable to Scream

+1% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.27

Unstoppable Plan

+1% Synergy in 9% of decks $1.86

Mirrormade

+0% Synergy in 6% of decks $3.10

Rhystic Study

-4% Synergy in 26% of decks $69.16

Wizard Class

-4% Synergy in 13% of decks $2.88

Teferi's Ageless Insight

-7% Synergy in 10% of decks $5.42

Mystic Remora

-8% Synergy in 18% of decks $12.48

Planeswalkers

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

Jace, the Perfected Mind

+22% Synergy in 25% of decks $3.11

Jace, Memory Adept

+18% Synergy in 21% of decks $5.78

Jace Beleren

+12% Synergy in 16% of decks $2.69

Jace, Wielder of Mysteries

+7% Synergy in 22% of decks $10.61

Utility Lands

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

Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital

+27% Synergy in 32% of decks $1.20

Scavenger Grounds

+11% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.28

Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx

+8% Synergy in 25% of decks $39.00

Ipnu Rivulet

+7% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.24

Halimar Depths

+5% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.39

Three Tree City

+5% Synergy in 9% of decks $28.55

Geier Reach Sanitarium

+4% Synergy in 8% of decks $2.87

Mistrise Village

+2% Synergy in 12% of decks $7.31

Sunken Palace

+1% Synergy in 5% of decks $1.20

Agna Qel'a

+1% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.86

Academy Ruins

+1% Synergy in 20% of decks $9.11

Buried Ruin

+0% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.39

Mystic Sanctuary

+0% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.40

Temple of the False God

+0% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.31

War Room

0% Synergy in 15% of decks $5.18

Castle Vantress

-1% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.32

Rivendell

-2% Synergy in 8% of decks $1.17

Urza's Saga

-3% Synergy in 14% of decks $37.75

Lonely Sandbar

-3% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.22

Otawara, Soaring City

-4% Synergy in 21% of decks $28.40

Minamo, School at Water's Edge

-4% Synergy in 9% of decks $57.96

Ancient Tomb

-5% Synergy in 6% of decks $122.34

Inventors' Fair

-5% Synergy in 8% of decks $16.32

Rogue's Passage

-9% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.77

Seat of the Synod

-12% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.94

Reliquary Tower

-15% Synergy in 41% of decks $4.97

Mana Artifacts

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

Sceptre of Eternal Glory

+1% Synergy in 5% of decks $19.48

Midnight Clock

+1% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.50

Commander's Sphere

+0% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.30

Arcane Signet

-2% Synergy in 63% of decks $0.65

Extraplanar Lens

-2% Synergy in 6% of decks $13.30

Thought Vessel

-2% Synergy in 48% of decks $2.35

Sol Ring

-3% Synergy in 81% of decks $1.66

Fellwar Stone

-4% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.92

Sky Diamond

-4% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.30

Lotus Petal

-5% Synergy in 6% of decks $37.64

Decanter of Endless Water

-6% Synergy in 6% of decks $4.25

Mind Stone

-7% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.32

Lands

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

Jwari Disruption

+5% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.36

Island

+2% Synergy in 97% of decks $0.08

Glasspool Mimic

+1% Synergy in 9% of decks $6.37

Command Tower

+1% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.34

Silundi Vision

+0% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.40

Snow-Covered Island

0% Synergy in 7% of decks $1.28

Sea Gate Restoration

-6% Synergy in 9% of decks $35.01

Myriad Landscape

-8% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.31

Hydroelectric Specimen

-9% Synergy in 5% of decks $1.03

Sink into Stupor

-11% Synergy in 12% of decks $9.39

Zellix, Sanity Flayer Deck Stats

Based on 118 Zellix, Sanity Flayer decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards

Mana value	Cards
1	14
2	19
3	20
4	6
5	3
6	2
7	2

Card Types in the average deck

99 cards

Creature 21
Instant 14
Sorcery 8
Artifact 13
Enchantment 9
Planeswalker 1
Land 33

Card type	Cards
Creature	21
Instant	14
Sorcery	8
Artifact	13
Enchantment	9
Planeswalker	1
Land	33

Lands: 28 basic, 5 nonbasic

Decks by Bracket 18 decks with a bracket

1 · Exhibition

2 · Core

61%

3 · Upgraded

17%

4 · Optimized

17%

5 · cEDH

Popularity Rank monthly, #1 at the top

#1 #3694

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2025-05	2459
2025-06	3211
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2025-08	2552
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2025-11	2544
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