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Zaffai, Thunder Conductor
Price tag $0.96

Legendary CreatureHuman Shaman

Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for R
Izzet

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1038 Current Rank
#1019 Last Week
#1255 Past 2 Years

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Zaffai, Thunder Conductor.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Zaffai, Thunder Conductor decks.

Molten-Core Maestro Molten-Core Maestro
+28% Synergy $0.65
Resonating Lute Resonating Lute
+25% Synergy $2.10
Furygale Flocking Furygale Flocking
+23% Synergy $0.27
Dirgur Focusmage Dirgur Focusmage
+19% Synergy $0.34
Rapturous Moment Rapturous Moment
+18% Synergy $0.25

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Zaffai, Thunder Conductor's abilities and overall game plan.

Apex of Power Apex of Power
+69% Synergy $0.98
Rousing Refrain Rousing Refrain
+63% Synergy $0.32
Volcanic Vision Volcanic Vision
+59% Synergy $0.52
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+57% Synergy $1.14
Veyran, Voice of Duality Veyran, Voice of Duality
+54% Synergy $2.01
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+54% Synergy $0.40
Inspiring Refrain Inspiring Refrain
+51% Synergy $0.37
Creative Technique Creative Technique
+48% Synergy $0.31
Swarm Intelligence Swarm Intelligence
+48% Synergy $0.40
Muse Vortex Muse Vortex
+47% Synergy $0.29

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Zaffai, Thunder Conductor decks.

Epic Experiment Epic Experiment
+46% Synergy $0.29
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+43% Synergy $0.25
Seething Song Seething Song
+42% Synergy $13.10
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+35% Synergy $0.52
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+33% Synergy $1.39
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+24% Synergy $0.28
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+22% Synergy $0.88
Ponder Ponder
+18% Synergy $1.75
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+18% Synergy $0.67
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+9% Synergy $1.39

Game Changers

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

Force of Will Force of Will
-4% Synergy $64.63
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-5% Synergy $129.20
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-6% Synergy $43.04
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-6% Synergy $18.15
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-9% Synergy $41.55
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-11% Synergy $58.52
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-13% Synergy $66.59

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Zaffai, Thunder Conductor's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Rootha, Mercurial Artist Rootha, Mercurial Artist
+32% Synergy $0.21
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+30% Synergy $4.99
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+27% Synergy $0.86
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+23% Synergy $2.91
Dazzling Sphinx Dazzling Sphinx
+22% Synergy $0.40
Rionya, Fire Dancer Rionya, Fire Dancer
+21% Synergy $0.74
Wildfire Devils Wildfire Devils
+21% Synergy $0.37
Octavia, Living Thesis Octavia, Living Thesis
+21% Synergy $0.69
Diluvian Primordial Diluvian Primordial
+21% Synergy $0.62
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+19% Synergy $0.51
Radiant Performer Radiant Performer
+18% Synergy $0.64
Zaffai and the Tempests Zaffai and the Tempests
+17% Synergy $0.24
Magnus the Red Magnus the Red
+17% Synergy $23.71
Mizzix of the Izmagnus Mizzix of the Izmagnus
+16% Synergy $0.64
Charmbreaker Devils Charmbreaker Devils
+16% Synergy $0.34
Inferno Project Inferno Project
+15% Synergy $0.24
Wizards of Thay Wizards of Thay
+15% Synergy $1.98
Colorstorm Stallion Colorstorm Stallion
+13% Synergy $0.45
Crackling Drake Crackling Drake
+13% Synergy $0.19
Naru Meha, Master Wizard Naru Meha, Master Wizard
+13% Synergy $0.89
Spectacle Mage Spectacle Mage
+13% Synergy $0.14
Erratic Cyclops Erratic Cyclops
+12% Synergy $0.20
Thryx, the Sudden Storm Thryx, the Sudden Storm
+12% Synergy $0.18
Matoya, Archon Elder Matoya, Archon Elder
+12% Synergy $0.49
Prismari Pianist Prismari Pianist
+11% Synergy $0.31
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+11% Synergy $2.64
Thunderclap Drake Thunderclap Drake
+11% Synergy $0.79
Muse Seeker Muse Seeker
+11% Synergy $0.14
Sanar, Unfinished Genius Sanar, Unfinished Genius
+11% Synergy $0.25
Leitmotif Composer Leitmotif Composer
+10% Synergy $0.20
Rootha, Mastering the Moment Rootha, Mastering the Moment
+10% Synergy $0.37
Living Lore Living Lore
+8% Synergy $0.10
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+8% Synergy $3.42
Abstract Paintmage Abstract Paintmage
+8% Synergy $0.27
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
+8% Synergy $0.28
Ashling, Rekindled Ashling, Rimebound Ashling, Rekindled
+8% Synergy $1.26
Deekah, Fractal Theorist Deekah, Fractal Theorist
+8% Synergy $0.34
Thunderdrum Soloist Thunderdrum Soloist
+7% Synergy $0.23
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+7% Synergy $0.32
Tellah, Great Sage Tellah, Great Sage
+7% Synergy $0.30
Melek, Izzet Paragon Melek, Izzet Paragon
+6% Synergy $0.21
Harmonized Trio Harmonized Trio
+6% Synergy $0.78
Prismari, the Inspiration Prismari, the Inspiration
+4% Synergy $6.31
Alania, Divergent Storm Alania, Divergent Storm
+4% Synergy $0.29
Ovika, Enigma Goliath Ovika, Enigma Goliath
+4% Synergy $0.23
The Emperor of Palamecia The Lord Master of Hell The Emperor of Palamecia
+4% Synergy $0.32
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+0% Synergy $1.33
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
-2% Synergy $0.29
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
-8% Synergy $0.29
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
-14% Synergy $6.97

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Zaffai, Thunder Conductor safe.

Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+47% Synergy $0.77
Reinterpret Reinterpret
+39% Synergy $0.64
Resculpt Resculpt
+31% Synergy $0.19
Electrodominance Electrodominance
+27% Synergy $0.33
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+23% Synergy $1.00
Expansion // Explosion Expansion // Explosion
+19% Synergy $0.28
Magma Opus Magma Opus
+16% Synergy $0.25
Comet Storm Comet Storm
+15% Synergy $3.24
Spell Swindle Spell Swindle
+15% Synergy $1.60
Galvanic Iteration Galvanic Iteration
+15% Synergy $0.39
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+14% Synergy $2.60
Increasing Vengeance Increasing Vengeance
+11% Synergy $1.00
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+10% Synergy $2.49
Practical Research Practical Research
+10% Synergy $0.22
Storm King's Thunder Storm King's Thunder
+10% Synergy $3.83
Traumatic Critique Traumatic Critique
+9% Synergy $1.08
Complete the Circuit Complete the Circuit
+9% Synergy $0.30
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+9% Synergy $0.38
Fiery Fall Fiery Fall
+8% Synergy $0.02
Traumatic Visions Traumatic Visions
+8% Synergy $0.23
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
+7% Synergy $0.30
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+7% Synergy $0.23
Teach by Example Teach by Example
+7% Synergy $0.18
Reverberate Reverberate
+7% Synergy $2.97
Creative Outburst Creative Outburst
+6% Synergy $0.12
Ashling's Command Ashling's Command
+5% Synergy $0.59
Reiterate Reiterate
+5% Synergy $18.84
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+3% Synergy $0.70
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+0% Synergy $0.31
Prismari Charm Prismari Charm
0% Synergy $0.33
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
0% Synergy $0.42
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-1% Synergy $16.68
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-3% Synergy $0.26
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-3% Synergy $55.81
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-5% Synergy $6.82
Flashback Flashback
-7% Synergy $4.97
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-7% Synergy $3.36
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-9% Synergy $0.50
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-11% Synergy $1.10
Big Score Big Score
-12% Synergy $0.53
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-12% Synergy $0.34
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-12% Synergy $67.12
Pongify Pongify
-14% Synergy $1.72
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-14% Synergy $2.01
Consider Consider
-15% Synergy $0.33
Negate Negate
-15% Synergy $0.20
Counterspell Counterspell
-16% Synergy $3.67
Opt Opt
-19% Synergy $0.27
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-20% Synergy $0.92
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-24% Synergy $2.27

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Zaffai, Thunder Conductor's game plan and control the board.

Surge to Victory Surge to Victory
+42% Synergy $0.33
Aether Gale Aether Gale
+41% Synergy $0.32
Mind's Desire Mind's Desire
+40% Synergy $1.06
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+35% Synergy $0.24
Explosive Singularity Explosive Singularity
+34% Synergy $0.58
Fiery Encore Fiery Encore
+28% Synergy $0.25
Volcanic Salvo Volcanic Salvo
+21% Synergy $0.24
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+20% Synergy $1.34
Time Stretch Time Stretch
+19% Synergy $4.48
Crackle with Power Crackle with Power
+19% Synergy $7.91
Finale of Promise Finale of Promise
+17% Synergy $0.89
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+17% Synergy $8.02
Elemental Masterpiece Elemental Masterpiece
+16% Synergy $0.18
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+15% Synergy $0.32
Improvisation Capstone Improvisation Capstone
+15% Synergy $11.49
Temporal Trespass Temporal Trespass
+14% Synergy $3.36
Mnemonic Deluge Mnemonic Deluge
+13% Synergy $7.35
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+13% Synergy $0.58
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+12% Synergy $0.31
Call the Skybreaker Call the Skybreaker
+11% Synergy $0.26
Jaya's Immolating Inferno Jaya's Immolating Inferno
+11% Synergy $2.22
Splatter Technique Splatter Technique
+10% Synergy $0.32
Aminatou's Augury Aminatou's Augury
+10% Synergy $0.35
Multiple Choice Multiple Choice
+9% Synergy $0.26
Abstract Performance Abstract Performance
+9% Synergy $0.30
Banefire Banefire
+9% Synergy $0.77
Spelltwine Spelltwine
+8% Synergy $0.31
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+8% Synergy $0.24
Echocasting Symposium Echocasting Symposium
+6% Synergy $4.75
Time Warp Time Warp
+6% Synergy $14.00
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+6% Synergy $3.50
Replication Technique Replication Technique
+5% Synergy $0.23
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+5% Synergy $0.78
Artistic Process Artistic Process
+5% Synergy $0.12
Call Forth the Tempest Call Forth the Tempest
+5% Synergy $35.52
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+5% Synergy $3.71
Blue Sun's Twilight Blue Sun's Twilight
+4% Synergy $0.47
Wisdom of Ages Wisdom of Ages
+4% Synergy $0.33
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+3% Synergy $9.02
Immolating Gyre Immolating Gyre
+3% Synergy $5.38
Hell to Pay Hell to Pay
+3% Synergy $0.40
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+2% Synergy $37.03
Season of Weaving Season of Weaving
+2% Synergy $4.46
Flow State Flow State
+0% Synergy $2.70
Past in Flames Past in Flames
-4% Synergy $4.57
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-12% Synergy $1.53
Preordain Preordain
-16% Synergy $0.50
Windfall Windfall
-20% Synergy $4.94

Utility Artifacts

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

Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+24% Synergy $1.44
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+18% Synergy $14.21
Twinning Staff Twinning Staff
+8% Synergy $20.44
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
+7% Synergy $5.89
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+1% Synergy $0.30
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
0% Synergy $6.26
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-1% Synergy $12.37
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-15% Synergy $4.44
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-20% Synergy $1.95

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Zaffai, Thunder Conductor's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Metallurgic Summonings Metallurgic Summonings
+41% Synergy $2.31
Sunbird's Invocation Sunbird's Invocation
+40% Synergy $0.38
Double Vision Double Vision
+26% Synergy $0.66
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+8% Synergy $7.21
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+8% Synergy $0.89
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+7% Synergy $1.36
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+6% Synergy $1.23
Sorcerer Class Sorcerer Class
+6% Synergy $2.78
Arcane Melee Arcane Melee
+6% Synergy $0.32
Omniscience Omniscience
+3% Synergy $6.62
Case of the Ransacked Lab Case of the Ransacked Lab
+2% Synergy $0.51
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
+0% Synergy $3.12
Propaganda Propaganda
-8% Synergy $3.11
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-13% Synergy $12.00

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Zaffai, Thunder Conductor to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Jaya Ballard Jaya Ballard
+33% Synergy $0.39
Ral, Storm Conduit Ral, Storm Conduit
+17% Synergy $1.46
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks Will, Scholar of Frost Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
+9% Synergy $2.08
Chandra, Hope's Beacon Chandra, Hope's Beacon
+7% Synergy $2.11
Ral, Crackling Wit Ral, Crackling Wit
-6% Synergy $17.06

Utility Lands

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

Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+37% Synergy $0.33
Mage-Ring Network Mage-Ring Network
+37% Synergy $0.36
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+32% Synergy $0.40
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+26% Synergy $0.28
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+26% Synergy $0.25
Memorial to Genius Memorial to Genius
+20% Synergy $0.16
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+20% Synergy $2.94
Desert of the Mindful Desert of the Mindful
+19% Synergy $0.29
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+19% Synergy $0.27
Blighted Cataract Blighted Cataract
+16% Synergy $0.24
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+4% Synergy $0.85
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+4% Synergy $0.29
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
+0% Synergy $0.21
Restless Spire Restless Spire
+0% Synergy $0.22
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-5% Synergy $10.00
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-8% Synergy $30.88

Mana Artifacts

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

Pyromancer's Goggles Pyromancer's Goggles
+54% Synergy $0.41
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+27% Synergy $0.21
Elementalist's Palette Elementalist's Palette
+25% Synergy $0.32
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+24% Synergy $0.23
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+19% Synergy $2.98
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+17% Synergy $0.34
Letter of Acceptance Letter of Acceptance
+14% Synergy $0.17
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+8% Synergy $1.10
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+6% Synergy $0.40
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+6% Synergy $4.53
Tablet of Discovery Tablet of Discovery
+5% Synergy $0.76
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+4% Synergy $0.36
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.13
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+2% Synergy $0.32
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+2% Synergy $1.08
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+0% Synergy $0.30
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
0% Synergy $0.39
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.33
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-3% Synergy $0.63
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-3% Synergy $4.17
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-7% Synergy $2.51
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-10% Synergy $2.20

Lands

The mana base foundation for Zaffai, Thunder Conductor decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+36% Synergy $0.33
Prismari Campus Prismari Campus
+34% Synergy $0.24
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+28% Synergy $0.36
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+26% Synergy $0.31
Study Hall Study Hall
+24% Synergy $0.20
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+22% Synergy $0.82
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+16% Synergy $0.34
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+9% Synergy $0.38
Command Tower Command Tower
+5% Synergy $0.25
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+3% Synergy $9.02
Spectacle Summit Spectacle Summit
+3% Synergy $0.14
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+2% Synergy $37.03
Coastal Peak Coastal Peak
+1% Synergy $0.40
Scorched Geyser Scorched Geyser
+1% Synergy $2.48
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.07
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $2.00
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+1% Synergy $0.87
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+0% Synergy $1.33
Turbulent Springs Turbulent Springs
+0% Synergy $4.58
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+0% Synergy $3.30
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
0% Synergy $0.30
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-1% Synergy $16.68
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-1% Synergy $0.80
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
-1% Synergy $0.11
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-1% Synergy $0.38
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.16
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
-2% Synergy $0.16
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-2% Synergy $0.12
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-3% Synergy $4.73
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
-4% Synergy $5.89
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-5% Synergy $0.32
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-5% Synergy $6.82
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-6% Synergy $0.36
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-6% Synergy $21.08
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-6% Synergy $0.27
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-7% Synergy $16.29
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-8% Synergy $1.57
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-8% Synergy
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-9% Synergy $0.39
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-10% Synergy $36.04
Training Center Training Center
-11% Synergy $15.71
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-11% Synergy $6.41
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-11% Synergy $12.79

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