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Zidane, Tantalus Thief
Price tag $0.10

Legendary CreatureHuman Mutant Scout

Magic color symbol for R Magic color symbol for W
Boros

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#672 Current Rank
#684 Last Week
#958 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Zidane, Tantalus Thief.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Zidane, Tantalus Thief decks.

Pumpkin Bombs Pumpkin Bombs
+14% Synergy $1.50
Rent Is Due Rent Is Due
+4% Synergy $0.26
Aang, Airbending Master Aang, Airbending Master
+1% Synergy $50.00
Spider-UK Spider-UK
+1% Synergy $0.09
Vibrant Cityscape Vibrant Cityscape
0% Synergy $0.21

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Zidane, Tantalus Thief's abilities and overall game plan.

Humble Defector Humble Defector
+79% Synergy $0.12
Treasure Nabber Treasure Nabber
+75% Synergy $1.42
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+72% Synergy $1.02
Stiltzkin, Moogle Merchant Stiltzkin, Moogle Merchant
+72% Synergy $0.47
Yes Man, Personal Securitron Yes Man, Personal Securitron
+70% Synergy $0.30
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+68% Synergy $3.70
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+66% Synergy $14.78
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
+66% Synergy $0.46
Call for Aid Call for Aid
+61% Synergy $0.21
Insurrection Insurrection
+59% Synergy $6.61

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Zidane, Tantalus Thief decks.

Discerning Financier Discerning Financier
+56% Synergy $0.08
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+55% Synergy $0.22
Hithlain Rope Hithlain Rope
+55% Synergy $0.21
Captivating Crew Captivating Crew
+53% Synergy $0.23
Bucknard's Everfull Purse Bucknard's Everfull Purse
+53% Synergy $1.70
Mass Mutiny Mass Mutiny
+52% Synergy $0.20
The Jolly Balloon Man The Jolly Balloon Man
+50% Synergy $0.50
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+39% Synergy $3.34
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
0% Synergy $1.36
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-2% Synergy $1.19

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+1% Synergy $36.91
Gamble Gamble
-2% Synergy $11.61
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-5% Synergy $28.80
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-7% Synergy $50.70
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-10% Synergy $32.03

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Zidane, Tantalus Thief's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Slicer, Hired Muscle Slicer, High-Speed Antagonist Slicer, Hired Muscle
+50% Synergy $6.66
Xorn Xorn
+49% Synergy $7.87
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+48% Synergy $0.29
Khârn the Betrayer Khârn the Betrayer
+48% Synergy $5.22
Zealous Conscripts Zealous Conscripts
+46% Synergy $0.28
Magda, the Hoardmaster Magda, the Hoardmaster
+46% Synergy $0.49
Firbolg Flutist Firbolg Flutist
+46% Synergy $0.25
Bazaar Trader Bazaar Trader
+37% Synergy $3.85
Hideous Taskmaster Hideous Taskmaster
+36% Synergy $1.36
Brion Stoutarm Brion Stoutarm
+34% Synergy $0.53
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+33% Synergy $2.34
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+32% Synergy $5.70
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+30% Synergy $11.07
Eldrazi Displacer Eldrazi Displacer
+30% Synergy $0.77
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+28% Synergy $5.11
Yuffie, Materia Hunter Yuffie, Materia Hunter
+28% Synergy $0.24
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
+28% Synergy $0.33
Molten Primordial Molten Primordial
+27% Synergy $1.27
Vaan, Street Thief Vaan, Street Thief
+24% Synergy $0.20
Akroan Horse Akroan Horse
+21% Synergy $0.41
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
+20% Synergy $5.50
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+19% Synergy $31.45
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+19% Synergy $5.81
Coercive Recruiter Coercive Recruiter
+19% Synergy $0.11
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+17% Synergy $1.56
Goblin Cadets Goblin Cadets
+16% Synergy $0.86
Crime Novelist Crime Novelist
+15% Synergy $0.77
Jaxis, the Troublemaker Jaxis, the Troublemaker
+13% Synergy $0.98
Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+13% Synergy $0.24
Charming Prince Charming Prince
+13% Synergy $1.21
Generous Plunderer Generous Plunderer
+11% Synergy $7.09
Captain Lannery Storm Captain Lannery Storm
+10% Synergy $0.17
Swashbuckler Extraordinaire Swashbuckler Extraordinaire
+10% Synergy $0.28
Swooping Pteranodon Swooping Pteranodon
+10% Synergy $6.71
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+9% Synergy $19.75
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+8% Synergy $0.58
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+8% Synergy $0.76
Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink
+8% Synergy $3.76
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+6% Synergy $0.26
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+6% Synergy $0.63
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
+6% Synergy $10.73
Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser
+6% Synergy $0.24
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+5% Synergy $4.15
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+5% Synergy $1.57
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
+5% Synergy $0.55
Duke Ulder Ravengard Duke Ulder Ravengard
+5% Synergy $0.24
Magda, Brazen Outlaw Magda, Brazen Outlaw
+5% Synergy $1.23
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+2% Synergy $1.69
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
-3% Synergy $11.40
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-6% Synergy $42.37

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Zidane, Tantalus Thief safe.

Slip On the Ring Slip On the Ring
+36% Synergy $0.07
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+35% Synergy $0.19
Scrollshift Scrollshift
+33% Synergy $0.25
Fling Fling
+30% Synergy $0.07
Justiciar's Portal Justiciar's Portal
+22% Synergy $0.12
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+21% Synergy $0.44
Big Score Big Score
+20% Synergy $0.70
Act of Aggression Act of Aggression
+20% Synergy $0.33
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+19% Synergy $0.43
Self-Destruct Self-Destruct
+19% Synergy $0.15
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+17% Synergy $0.51
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+14% Synergy $6.67
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+10% Synergy $0.28
Take the Bait Take the Bait
+10% Synergy $0.46
Word of Seizing Word of Seizing
+10% Synergy $0.12
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+9% Synergy $1.34
Grab the Reins Grab the Reins
+9% Synergy $0.39
Deflecting Palm Deflecting Palm
+8% Synergy $2.27
Getaway Glamer Getaway Glamer
+8% Synergy $0.14
Brand Brand
+8% Synergy $2.39
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+7% Synergy $2.07
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+6% Synergy $0.46
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+5% Synergy $4.17
Reprieve Reprieve
+5% Synergy $1.33
You're Not Alone You're Not Alone
+5% Synergy $0.08
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+3% Synergy $0.65
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+3% Synergy $9.52
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+2% Synergy $11.46
Moogles' Valor Moogles' Valor
+2% Synergy $0.72
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+1% Synergy $6.78
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
-2% Synergy $0.49
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-2% Synergy $0.10
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-2% Synergy $7.99
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
-3% Synergy $1.30
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-3% Synergy $1.66
Abrade Abrade
-4% Synergy $0.18
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-5% Synergy $1.01
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-6% Synergy $52.71
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
-11% Synergy $0.97
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-13% Synergy $5.24

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Zidane, Tantalus Thief's game plan and control the board.

Mob Rule Mob Rule
+47% Synergy $2.56
Unexpected Request Unexpected Request
+46% Synergy $0.10
Furnace Reins Furnace Reins
+46% Synergy $0.12
Claim the Firstborn Claim the Firstborn
+41% Synergy $0.10
Kari Zev's Expertise Kari Zev's Expertise
+32% Synergy $0.49
Act of Treason Act of Treason
+27% Synergy $0.07
Harmless Offering Harmless Offering
+24% Synergy $0.32
Besmirch Besmirch
+20% Synergy $0.43
Involuntary Employment Involuntary Employment
+19% Synergy $0.04
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+17% Synergy $0.23
Another Round Another Round
+17% Synergy $0.28
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+16% Synergy $0.27
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+14% Synergy $0.27
Traitorous Greed Traitorous Greed
+14% Synergy $0.13
Vengeful Possession Vengeful Possession
+14% Synergy $0.16
Price of Loyalty Price of Loyalty
+14% Synergy $0.07
Wrangle Wrangle
+14% Synergy $0.12
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+12% Synergy $0.12
Hijack Hijack
+12% Synergy $0.03
Thud Thud
+10% Synergy $0.29
Bloody Betrayal Bloody Betrayal
+9% Synergy $0.09
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+7% Synergy $1.88
Traitorous Blood Traitorous Blood
+7% Synergy $0.21
Take for a Ride Take for a Ride
+7% Synergy $0.09
Twisted Fealty Twisted Fealty
+7% Synergy $0.20
Flicker Flicker
+7% Synergy $5.34
Spreading Insurrection Spreading Insurrection
+7% Synergy $0.09
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+6% Synergy $0.86
Twinflame Twinflame
+6% Synergy $5.52
Systems Override Systems Override
+6% Synergy $0.09
Harness by Force Harness by Force
+6% Synergy $0.23
Taunt from the Rampart Taunt from the Rampart
+4% Synergy $2.72
Devastating Onslaught Devastating Onslaught
+4% Synergy $3.34
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+3% Synergy $0.38
Suplex Suplex
+3% Synergy $0.10
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+2% Synergy $4.78
Farewell Farewell
+2% Synergy $3.35
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
0% Synergy $1.02
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-3% Synergy $0.21
Austere Command Austere Command
-7% Synergy $0.18
Rip Apart Rip Apart
-9% Synergy $0.17

Utility Artifacts

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

Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+50% Synergy $3.47
Assault Suit Assault Suit
+48% Synergy $0.16
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+36% Synergy $4.39
Jinxed Idol Jinxed Idol
+31% Synergy $0.82
Jinxed Ring Jinxed Ring
+22% Synergy $1.10
Jinxed Choker Jinxed Choker
+19% Synergy $1.02
Contested Game Ball Contested Game Ball
+11% Synergy $0.08
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+10% Synergy $6.84
Crown of Doom Crown of Doom
+9% Synergy $4.54
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+8% Synergy $17.06
Avarice Totem Avarice Totem
+8% Synergy $0.36
Pendant of Prosperity Pendant of Prosperity
+8% Synergy $0.49
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+7% Synergy $9.08
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+6% Synergy $7.72
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+6% Synergy $6.88
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+5% Synergy $3.96
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+2% Synergy $0.61
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+1% Synergy $9.90
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+1% Synergy $2.49
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.21
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-19% Synergy $4.32
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-23% Synergy $1.22

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Zidane, Tantalus Thief's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Frenzied Fugue Frenzied Fugue
+37% Synergy $0.35
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+33% Synergy $9.29
Nahiri's Resolve Nahiri's Resolve
+28% Synergy $0.45
Rain of Riches Rain of Riches
+27% Synergy $0.42
Alchemist's Talent Alchemist's Talent
+26% Synergy $3.74
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+14% Synergy $4.99
Custody Battle Custody Battle
+14% Synergy $0.79
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+9% Synergy $3.17
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+9% Synergy $0.78
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+9% Synergy $0.09
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+8% Synergy $9.44
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+6% Synergy $24.55
Act of Authority Act of Authority
+6% Synergy $0.69
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+5% Synergy $2.95
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+5% Synergy $3.50
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+5% Synergy $0.43
Legion Loyalty Legion Loyalty
+5% Synergy $0.36
Nine Lives Nine Lives
+5% Synergy $0.58
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
0% Synergy $1.14
Land Tax Land Tax
-4% Synergy $22.17

Utility Lands

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

Homeward Path Homeward Path
+36% Synergy $13.61
High Market High Market
+22% Synergy $1.15
Contested War Zone Contested War Zone
+14% Synergy $0.28
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+12% Synergy $9.33
The Gold Saucer The Gold Saucer
+7% Synergy $0.24
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+4% Synergy $0.39
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+4% Synergy $2.55
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+3% Synergy $0.31
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
+3% Synergy $0.16
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+3% Synergy $6.04
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+3% Synergy $1.07
Fountainport Fountainport
+3% Synergy $3.29
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+2% Synergy $7.92
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+1% Synergy $2.03
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+1% Synergy $1.87
War Room War Room
-1% Synergy $3.04
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-2% Synergy $4.15
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.13
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-4% Synergy $3.84
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
-13% Synergy $0.14

Mana Artifacts

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

Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+38% Synergy $0.29
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+16% Synergy $1.21
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $0.48
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+4% Synergy $0.29
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.48
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $1.06
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
0% Synergy $1.05
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-4% Synergy $0.12
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-6% Synergy $0.58
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-7% Synergy $0.16

Lands

The mana base foundation for Zidane, Tantalus Thief decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+19% Synergy $0.43
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+17% Synergy $0.23
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
+15% Synergy $6.83
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
+12% Synergy $0.26
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
+10% Synergy $0.24
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+10% Synergy $0.21
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+8% Synergy $5.28
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
+8% Synergy $0.32
Rainbow Vale Rainbow Vale
+8% Synergy $5.68
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+7% Synergy $0.24
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+5% Synergy $4.15
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+5% Synergy $1.57
Rabanastre, Royal City Rabanastre, Royal City
+5% Synergy $0.07
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+4% Synergy $0.52
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $0.27
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
+2% Synergy $0.13
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+2% Synergy $12.92
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.12
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+2% Synergy $9.01
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.15
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+2% Synergy $11.46
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.05
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.05
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+1% Synergy $0.19
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
+1% Synergy $0.11
Glittering Massif Glittering Massif
+1% Synergy $0.42
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
0% Synergy $6.99
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
0% Synergy $2.75
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $4.79
Alpine Meadow Alpine Meadow
0% Synergy $0.27
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
0% Synergy $1.02
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-1% Synergy $0.17
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.17
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-1% Synergy $13.01
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-1% Synergy $13.27
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-2% Synergy $22.48
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
-2% Synergy $0.49
Inspiring Vantage Inspiring Vantage
-2% Synergy $1.04
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
-2% Synergy $2.86
Plateau Plateau
-2% Synergy $326.81
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-3% Synergy $0.16
Boros Guildgate Boros Guildgate
-3% Synergy $0.15
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-3% Synergy $1.66
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
-4% Synergy $3.12
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
-4% Synergy $0.09

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