Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Scion of Halaster (Commander) - Optimized

Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Scion of Halaster
Rank #2,115
26decks
Jeremy Rowe
Oct 24, 2025
Building Horror Typal with Captain N'ghathrod
It's spooky season, so that means it's time for some Horror in your Commander decks. Let's see what Captain N'ghathrod can do.
Deck Filters
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Ominous Harvest
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Kitsune's Technique
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Altar of the Brood
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
80%synergy
Mindcrank
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
76%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
68%synergy
Maddening Cacophony
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
63%synergy
Ruin Crab
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
61%synergy
The Water Crystal
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
56%synergy
Duskmantle Guildmage
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
53%synergy
Bruvac the Grandiloquent
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
51%synergy
Skullclamp
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
49%synergy
Drown in the Loch
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
An Offer You Can't Refuse
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Counterspell
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Remora
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
46%synergy
Consuming Aberration
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
47%synergy
Reanimate
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Fractured Sanity
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
44%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
44%synergy
Toxic Deluge
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Altar of Dementia
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
54%synergy
Rhystic Study
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
50%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
46%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
39%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Ancient Tomb
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Force of Will
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Mystical Tutor
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
21%synergy
The One Ring
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Notion Thief
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Creatures
The Mindskinner
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
35%synergy
Trinket Mage
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Phenax, God of Deception
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Boggart Trawler
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Grell Philosopher
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Hedron Crab
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Tribute Mage
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Terisian Mindbreaker
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Spellskite
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Painter's Servant
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Dreamborn Muse
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Captain N'ghathrod
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Manic Scribe
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Ledger Shredder
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Guiltfeeder
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Opposition Agent
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Sepulchral Primordial
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Baleful Strix
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-12%synergy
Undead Alchemist
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Shadow Kin
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Archaeomancer
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Umbris, Fear Manifest
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Sewer Nemesis
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Millikin
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Vantress Gargoyle
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Deepmuck Desperado
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Aboleth Spawn
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
The Warring Triad
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Dark Confidant
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Malevolent Hermit
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Soulless Jailer
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Angel of Suffering
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Swan Song
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Visions of Beyond
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
39%synergy
Dark Ritual
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Deadly Rollick
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Mana Drain
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Force of Negation
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Sink into Stupor
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Fell the Profane
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Memory Plunder
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Drown in Dreams
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Withering Torment
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Pongify
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Brain Freeze
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Demonic Consultation
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Pact of Negation
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Scour for Scrap
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
14%synergy
Tainted Pact
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Mental Misstep
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Brainstorm
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-15%synergy
Fact or Fiction
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-17%synergy
Aetherize
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Thought Scour
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Ritual
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Archive Trap
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Flare of Denial
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Consider
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Resculpt
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Flusterstorm
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Dig Through Time
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Frantic Search
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-11%synergy
Snuff Out
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Entomb
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Perplex
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Murder
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Ad Nauseam
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Didn't Say Please
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Mission Briefing
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Winds of Rebuke
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Spell Pierce
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Breach the Multiverse
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Singularity Rupture
37%inclusion7 decks19 decks
24%synergy
Diabolic Intent
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Windfall
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Cut Your Losses
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Feed the Swarm
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Glimpse the Unthinkable
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Damnation
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Traumatize
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Victimize
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Fabricate
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Mind Grind
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Imperial Seal
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Nuclear Fallout
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Tasha's Hideous Laughter
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Psionic Ritual
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Treasure Cruise
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Lórien Revealed
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Grim Tutor
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Ponder
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Lively Dirge
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Profane Tutor
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Read the Bones
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Dread Return
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Preordain
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Extract from Darkness
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Solve the Equation
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Whispering Madness
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Syphon Mind
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Dark Deal
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Sign in Blood
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Mind Funeral
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Riverchurn Monument
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
35%synergy
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Grindstone
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Isochron Scepter
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Ghoulcaller's Bell
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Profane Memento
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-13%synergy
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Helm of Obedience
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Codex Shredder
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Bloodchief Ascension
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
39%synergy
Memory Erosion
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Court of Cunning
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Animate Dead
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Sphinx's Tutelage
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Fraying Sanity
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Necropotence
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Propaganda
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Kindred Discovery
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Intruder Alarm
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Black Market Connections
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of the Void
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Planar Void
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Dress Down
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Necromancy
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Black Market
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Search for Azcanta
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Chorale of the Void
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ashiok, Dream Render
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Jace, the Perfected Mind
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Jace, Memory Adept
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Academy Ruins
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Nephalia Drownyard
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-17%synergy
Emergence Zone
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Buried Ruin
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Sunken Palace
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Restless Reef
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Drownyard Temple
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Witch's Cottage
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Coffers
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Tolaria West
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Duskmantle, House of Shadow
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-19%synergy
Inventors' Fair
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Field of the Dead
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Dimir Signet
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Petal
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Mind Stone
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Thought Vessel
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Vault
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Mox Diamond
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Mox Opal
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Mox Amber
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Grim Monolith
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Basalt Monolith
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
0%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Swamp
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Island
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Watery Grave
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Polluted Delta
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Morphic Pool
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Sunken Hollow
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
-12%synergy
Underground River
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Tainted Isle
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Undercity Sewers
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Choked Estuary
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Boggart Trawler
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Fell the Profane
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Fabled Passage
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Underground Sea
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Misty Rainforest
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Darkslick Shores
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Sunken Ruins
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Deceit
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-16%synergy
River of Tears
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Flooded Strand
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Port of Karfell
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Fetid Pools
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Mana Confluence
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Cave
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Demolition Field
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-20%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy