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Zaffai and the Tempests

Legendary CreatureHuman Bard Sorcerer

Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for R
Izzet

Playstyle & Strategy

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3601 Current Rank
#2782 Last Week

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Zaffai and the Tempests decks.

Sanar, Unfinished Genius Sanar, Unfinished Genius
0% Synergy $2.91
Improvisation Capstone Improvisation Capstone
0% Synergy $31.17
Irma, Part-Time Mutant Irma, Part-Time Mutant
0% Synergy $5.17
Prismari, the Inspiration Prismari, the Inspiration
0% Synergy $30.19
Molten-Core Maestro Molten-Core Maestro
0% Synergy $12.71

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Zaffai and the Tempests decks.

Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
0% Synergy $17.05
Enter the Infinite Enter the Infinite
0% Synergy $5.64
Aminatou's Augury Aminatou's Augury
0% Synergy $0.31
Dance with Calamity Dance with Calamity
0% Synergy $3.12
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
0% Synergy $28.49
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
0% Synergy $11.86
Call Forth the Tempest Call Forth the Tempest
0% Synergy $26.29
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
0% Synergy $69.66
Personal Tutor Personal Tutor
0% Synergy $5.57
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
0% Synergy $5.88

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
0% Synergy $47.31
Mana Vault Mana Vault
0% Synergy $103.24
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
0% Synergy $58.38
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
0% Synergy $16.98
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
0% Synergy $22.48
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $119.95
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
0% Synergy $149.82
Force of Will Force of Will
0% Synergy $69.84
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
0% Synergy $435.87
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
0% Synergy $675.22

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Zaffai and the Tempests's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
0% Synergy $2.61
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
0% Synergy $43.24
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
0% Synergy $2.14
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
0% Synergy $1.30
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
0% Synergy $27.61
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
0% Synergy $25.00
Treasonous Ogre Treasonous Ogre
0% Synergy $17.70
________ Goblin ________ Goblin
0% Synergy $0.54
Ashling, Flame Dancer Ashling, Flame Dancer
0% Synergy $6.74
Electro, Assaulting Battery Electro, Assaulting Battery
0% Synergy $4.95
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
0% Synergy $2.70
Baral and Kari Zev Baral and Kari Zev
0% Synergy $0.27
Muse Seeker Muse Seeker
0% Synergy
Prismari Pianist Prismari Pianist
0% Synergy
Thunderclap Drake Thunderclap Drake
0% Synergy $9.50
Spellseeker Spellseeker
0% Synergy $15.38
Valley Floodcaller Valley Floodcaller
0% Synergy $4.32
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
0% Synergy $28.09
Exhibition Tidecaller Exhibition Tidecaller
0% Synergy $6.57
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
0% Synergy $0.38
Zaffai, Thunder Conductor Zaffai, Thunder Conductor
0% Synergy $0.42
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
0% Synergy $0.43
Thunderdrum Soloist Thunderdrum Soloist
0% Synergy
Micromancer Micromancer
0% Synergy $0.12
Sakashima the Impostor Sakashima the Impostor
0% Synergy $17.03
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
0% Synergy $0.28
Goblin Welder Goblin Welder
0% Synergy $16.84
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
0% Synergy $13.73
Wandering Archaic Explore the Vastlands Wandering Archaic
0% Synergy $10.74
Gandalf the Grey Gandalf the Grey
0% Synergy $0.44
Colorstorm Stallion Colorstorm Stallion
0% Synergy $5.30
Leitmotif Composer Leitmotif Composer
0% Synergy
Pensive Professor Pensive Professor
0% Synergy $12.49
The Dawning Archaic The Dawning Archaic
0% Synergy $28.22
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
0% Synergy $0.35
Campus Composer Campus Composer
0% Synergy
Dirgur Focusmage Dirgur Focusmage
0% Synergy
Elemental Mascot Elemental Mascot
0% Synergy
Galazeth Prismari Galazeth Prismari
0% Synergy $3.12
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
0% Synergy $19.56
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
0% Synergy $0.31
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
0% Synergy $9.28
Inspired Skypainter Inspired Skypainter
0% Synergy
Landscape Painter Landscape Painter
0% Synergy
Manaform Hellkite Manaform Hellkite
0% Synergy $0.53
Muddle, the Ever-Changing Muddle, the Ever-Changing
0% Synergy $20.00
Octavia, Living Thesis Octavia, Living Thesis
0% Synergy $0.53
Redoubled Stormsinger Redoubled Stormsinger
0% Synergy $0.35
Renegade Bull Renegade Bull
0% Synergy
Rionya, Fire Dancer Rionya, Fire Dancer
0% Synergy $9.37

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Zaffai and the Tempests safe.

Seething Song Seething Song
0% Synergy $11.75
Swan Song Swan Song
0% Synergy $8.01
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
0% Synergy $4.59
Mana Drain Mana Drain
0% Synergy $50.17
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
0% Synergy $11.61
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
0% Synergy $9.53
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
0% Synergy $9.34
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
0% Synergy $14.33
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
0% Synergy $0.41
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $6.63
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $14.61
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
0% Synergy $1.90
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
0% Synergy $10.49
Nexus of Fate Nexus of Fate
0% Synergy $6.50
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
0% Synergy $2.00
Frantic Search Frantic Search
0% Synergy $0.50
Pyroblast Pyroblast
0% Synergy $10.07
Aetherize Aetherize
0% Synergy $0.37
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
0% Synergy $57.11
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
0% Synergy $2.34
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
0% Synergy $3.00
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
0% Synergy $1.59
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
0% Synergy $1.83
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
0% Synergy $17.90
Snap Snap
0% Synergy $3.42
Blur Blur
0% Synergy $0.36
Essence Flux Essence Flux
0% Synergy $1.00
Planar Incision Planar Incision
0% Synergy $0.38
Force of Negation Force of Negation
0% Synergy $45.36
Invoke Calamity Invoke Calamity
0% Synergy $0.38
Retraction Helix Retraction Helix
0% Synergy $0.23
Galvanic Iteration Galvanic Iteration
0% Synergy $0.31
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
0% Synergy $2.78
Pongify Pongify
0% Synergy $2.40
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
0% Synergy $10.76
Misdirection Misdirection
0% Synergy $9.47
Reiterate Reiterate
0% Synergy $15.04
Mirrorform Mirrorform
0% Synergy $3.50
Big Score Big Score
0% Synergy $1.06
Prismari Command Prismari Command
0% Synergy $0.41
Reality Shift Reality Shift
0% Synergy $0.34
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
0% Synergy $0.31
Commandeer Commandeer
0% Synergy $2.35
Flashback Flashback
0% Synergy
Displace Displace
0% Synergy $0.46
Evacuation Evacuation
0% Synergy $0.35
Invert // Invent Invert // Invent
0% Synergy $0.13
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
0% Synergy $0.63
Tale's End Tale's End
0% Synergy $2.44
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
0% Synergy $5.52

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Zaffai and the Tempests's game plan and control the board.

Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
0% Synergy $3.32
Expropriate Expropriate
0% Synergy $15.00
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
0% Synergy $2.64
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
0% Synergy $5.77
Mnemonic Deluge Mnemonic Deluge
0% Synergy $4.85
Apex of Power Apex of Power
0% Synergy $0.66
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
0% Synergy $0.92
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
0% Synergy $6.00
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
0% Synergy $1.22
Windfall Windfall
0% Synergy $5.15
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
0% Synergy $0.35
Time Stretch Time Stretch
0% Synergy $3.52
Surge to Victory Surge to Victory
0% Synergy $1.59
Beacon of Tomorrows Beacon of Tomorrows
0% Synergy $2.76
Gamble Gamble
0% Synergy $14.11
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
0% Synergy $1907.80
Bonus Round Bonus Round
0% Synergy $9.35
Rise of the Eldrazi Rise of the Eldrazi
0% Synergy $15.46
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
0% Synergy $32.38
Temporal Trespass Temporal Trespass
0% Synergy $4.22
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
0% Synergy $8.96
Past in Flames Past in Flames
0% Synergy $4.21
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
0% Synergy $0.38
Karn's Temporal Sundering Karn's Temporal Sundering
0% Synergy $1.74
Sorcerous Squall Sorcerous Squall
0% Synergy $0.58
Timetwister Timetwister
0% Synergy
Capture of Jingzhou Capture of Jingzhou
0% Synergy $11.58
Temporal Manipulation Temporal Manipulation
0% Synergy $12.43
Temporal Mastery Temporal Mastery
0% Synergy $3.88
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
0% Synergy $0.51
Will of the Jeskai Will of the Jeskai
0% Synergy $3.51
Abstract Performance Abstract Performance
0% Synergy
Creative Technique Creative Technique
0% Synergy $2.02
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
0% Synergy $0.82
Furygale Flocking Furygale Flocking
0% Synergy
Rousing Refrain Rousing Refrain
0% Synergy $2.19
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
0% Synergy $0.25
Ponder Ponder
0% Synergy $1.54
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
0% Synergy $0.35
Explosive Singularity Explosive Singularity
0% Synergy $0.40
Rapturous Moment Rapturous Moment
0% Synergy
Ember Island Production Ember Island Production
0% Synergy $0.24
Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
0% Synergy $13.98
Energy Tap Energy Tap
0% Synergy $0.39
Dichotomancy Dichotomancy
0% Synergy $0.22
Dragonstorm Dragonstorm
0% Synergy $3.71
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
0% Synergy $3.22
Spirit Water Revival Spirit Water Revival
0% Synergy $0.75
Geosurge Geosurge
0% Synergy $3.55
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
0% Synergy $4.13

Utility Artifacts

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

Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
0% Synergy $11.99
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
0% Synergy $5.83
The One Ring The One Ring
0% Synergy $102.50
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.34
Manifold Key Manifold Key
0% Synergy $1.19
Voltaic Key Voltaic Key
0% Synergy $3.41
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
0% Synergy $4.08
Aether Spellbomb Aether Spellbomb
0% Synergy $0.35
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
0% Synergy $0.85
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
0% Synergy $15.29
Sewer-veillance Cam Sewer-veillance Cam
0% Synergy $0.25
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
0% Synergy $3.85
Defense Grid Defense Grid
0% Synergy $8.50
Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
0% Synergy $2.79
Diary of Dreams Diary of Dreams
0% Synergy $2.40
Apple of Eden, Isu Relic Apple of Eden, Isu Relic
0% Synergy $0.56
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
0% Synergy $10.00
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
0% Synergy $2.27
Gate to the Aether Gate to the Aether
0% Synergy $3.42
Knowledge Pool Knowledge Pool
0% Synergy $1.27
Teferi's Puzzle Box Teferi's Puzzle Box
0% Synergy $13.21
Timesifter Timesifter
0% Synergy $2.41
Wizard's Spellbook Wizard's Spellbook
0% Synergy $0.31

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Zaffai and the Tempests's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
0% Synergy $10.60
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
0% Synergy $12.34
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
0% Synergy $0.37
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
0% Synergy $10.00
Aria of Flame Aria of Flame
0% Synergy $0.56
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
0% Synergy $0.43
Copy Enchantment Copy Enchantment
0% Synergy $1.48
Mirrormade Mirrormade
0% Synergy $1.42
Steal Enchantment Steal Enchantment
0% Synergy $10.79
Arcane Melee Arcane Melee
0% Synergy $0.28
Double Vision Double Vision
0% Synergy $0.51
Metallurgic Summonings Metallurgic Summonings
0% Synergy $2.11
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
0% Synergy $0.83
Swarm Intelligence Swarm Intelligence
0% Synergy $0.38
Confusion in the Ranks Confusion in the Ranks
0% Synergy $17.16
Eye of the Storm Eye of the Storm
0% Synergy $1.27
Mind's Dilation Mind's Dilation
0% Synergy $6.65
Omniscience Omniscience
0% Synergy $5.82
Possibility Storm Possibility Storm
0% Synergy $3.96
Share the Spoils Share the Spoils
0% Synergy $3.44
Sunbird's Invocation Sunbird's Invocation
0% Synergy $0.37

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Zaffai and the Tempests to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
0% Synergy $19.65
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
0% Synergy $2.76
Ral, Crackling Wit Ral, Crackling Wit
0% Synergy $11.96
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
0% Synergy $2.21

Utility Lands

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

Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
0% Synergy $28.67
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
0% Synergy $8.05
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
0% Synergy $2.61
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
0% Synergy $1.00
City of Traitors City of Traitors
0% Synergy $477.75
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
0% Synergy $6.97
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
0% Synergy $41.23
Crystal Vein Crystal Vein
0% Synergy $6.84
Great Furnace Great Furnace
0% Synergy $1.73
Great Hall of the Biblioplex Great Hall of the Biblioplex
0% Synergy
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.22
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
0% Synergy $1.81
Skycoach Waypoint Skycoach Waypoint
0% Synergy $2.90
War Room War Room
0% Synergy $5.31
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
0% Synergy $57.59
Saprazzan Skerry Saprazzan Skerry
0% Synergy $2.57
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
0% Synergy $0.66
Agna Qel'a Agna Qel'a
0% Synergy $0.98
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
0% Synergy $8.62

Mana Artifacts

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

Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.43
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $2.00
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
0% Synergy $3.23
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $2.75
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
0% Synergy $4.22
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
0% Synergy $0.34
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
0% Synergy $39.38
Mind Stone Mind Stone
0% Synergy $0.32
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
0% Synergy $1005.97
Mox Opal Mox Opal
0% Synergy $204.84
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
0% Synergy $2.87
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
0% Synergy $0.33
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
0% Synergy $0.54
Resonating Lute Resonating Lute
0% Synergy
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
0% Synergy $0.72
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
0% Synergy $0.53
Mox Amber Mox Amber
0% Synergy $73.88
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
0% Synergy $1.80
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
0% Synergy $0.31
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.34
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
0% Synergy $0.33
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
0% Synergy $0.21

Lands

The mana base foundation for Zaffai and the Tempests decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.30
Steam Vents Steam Vents
0% Synergy $10.13
Training Center Training Center
0% Synergy $13.60
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
0% Synergy
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
0% Synergy $0.57
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
0% Synergy $32.72
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
0% Synergy $15.91
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
0% Synergy $43.98
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
0% Synergy $30.51
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
0% Synergy $19.52
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
0% Synergy $5.36
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
0% Synergy $30.16
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
0% Synergy $17.25
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
0% Synergy $17.73
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
0% Synergy $0.38
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
0% Synergy $49.02
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
0% Synergy $11.83
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
0% Synergy $14.75
City of Brass City of Brass
0% Synergy $9.17
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
0% Synergy $32.02
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
0% Synergy $5.39
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
0% Synergy $0.38
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
0% Synergy $21.93
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
0% Synergy $0.33
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
0% Synergy $0.38
Turbulent Springs Turbulent Springs
0% Synergy
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $36.22
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
0% Synergy $0.28
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
0% Synergy $4.34
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
0% Synergy $0.25
Starting Town Starting Town
0% Synergy $10.72
Glimmervoid Glimmervoid
0% Synergy $4.16
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
0% Synergy $0.30
Tarnished Citadel Tarnished Citadel
0% Synergy $18.37
Cliffgate Cliffgate
0% Synergy $0.33
Sea Gate Sea Gate
0% Synergy $2.25
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
0% Synergy $3.60
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
0% Synergy $7.90
Spectacle Summit Spectacle Summit
0% Synergy
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $2.64
Scorched Geyser Scorched Geyser
0% Synergy
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
0% Synergy $0.28
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
0% Synergy $0.17
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
0% Synergy $34.44

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