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Zidane, Tantalus Thief
Price tag $0.17

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

#750 Current Rank
#728 Last Week
#870 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.

Personify Personify
+19% Synergy $0.30
Go Ninja Go Go Ninja Go
+11% Synergy $0.31
Broadcast Takeover Broadcast Takeover
+6% Synergy $0.86
Bre of Clan Stoutarm Bre of Clan Stoutarm
+4% Synergy $0.31
Kirol, Attentive First-Year Kirol, Attentive First-Year
+2% Synergy $0.36

High Synergy Cards

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

Humble Defector Humble Defector
+78% Synergy $0.20
Treasure Nabber Treasure Nabber
+72% Synergy $4.00
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+72% Synergy $1.28
Stiltzkin, Moogle Merchant Stiltzkin, Moogle Merchant
+71% Synergy $0.24
Yes Man, Personal Securitron Yes Man, Personal Securitron
+68% Synergy $0.79
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+67% Synergy $5.20
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
+65% Synergy $0.51
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+62% Synergy $15.60
Call for Aid Call for Aid
+59% Synergy $0.27
Insurrection Insurrection
+57% Synergy $7.82

Top Cards

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

Discerning Financier Discerning Financier
+55% Synergy $0.21
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+54% Synergy $0.28
Hithlain Rope Hithlain Rope
+54% Synergy $0.41
Captivating Crew Captivating Crew
+52% Synergy $0.34
Mass Mutiny Mass Mutiny
+50% Synergy $0.37
The Jolly Balloon Man The Jolly Balloon Man
+49% Synergy $0.71
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+49% Synergy $4.32
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+39% Synergy $8.40
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
0% Synergy $1.37
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-1% Synergy $1.25

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+2% Synergy $49.53
Farewell Farewell
+2% Synergy $7.19
Gamble Gamble
-2% Synergy $13.71
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-4% Synergy $43.27
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-6% Synergy $51.58
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-9% Synergy $32.30

Creatures

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

Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+48% Synergy $0.39
Slicer, Hired Muscle Slicer, High-Speed Antagonist Slicer, Hired Muscle
+47% Synergy $9.27
Magda, the Hoardmaster Magda, the Hoardmaster
+47% Synergy $0.43
Xorn Xorn
+47% Synergy $8.61
Zealous Conscripts Zealous Conscripts
+46% Synergy $0.23
Khârn the Betrayer Khârn the Betrayer
+45% Synergy $11.39
Firbolg Flutist Firbolg Flutist
+45% Synergy $0.29
Iroh, Tea Master Iroh, Tea Master
+39% Synergy $0.27
Bazaar Trader Bazaar Trader
+37% Synergy $4.59
Hideous Taskmaster Hideous Taskmaster
+35% Synergy $1.75
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+33% Synergy $3.24
Brion Stoutarm Brion Stoutarm
+33% Synergy $0.66
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+32% Synergy $7.21
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+30% Synergy $10.71
Yuffie, Materia Hunter Yuffie, Materia Hunter
+28% Synergy $0.34
Eldrazi Displacer Eldrazi Displacer
+28% Synergy $0.81
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
+28% Synergy $0.60
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+27% Synergy $6.11
Molten Primordial Molten Primordial
+26% Synergy $1.24
Vaan, Street Thief Vaan, Street Thief
+24% Synergy $0.32
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+20% Synergy $42.97
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+20% Synergy $3.46
Akroan Horse Akroan Horse
+20% Synergy $0.51
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
+19% Synergy $5.69
Coercive Recruiter Coercive Recruiter
+18% Synergy $0.30
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+16% Synergy $1.87
Crime Novelist Crime Novelist
+15% Synergy $1.02
Goblin Cadets Goblin Cadets
+15% Synergy $1.16
Jaxis, the Troublemaker Jaxis, the Troublemaker
+13% Synergy $1.44
Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+13% Synergy $0.31
Charming Prince Charming Prince
+12% Synergy $0.53
Generous Plunderer Generous Plunderer
+12% Synergy $10.50
Captain Lannery Storm Captain Lannery Storm
+11% Synergy $0.28
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+9% Synergy $21.23
Swashbuckler Extraordinaire Swashbuckler Extraordinaire
+9% Synergy $0.23
Swooping Pteranodon Swooping Pteranodon
+9% Synergy $9.90
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+8% Synergy $0.50
Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink
+8% Synergy $5.43
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+7% Synergy $0.45
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+7% Synergy $0.68
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
+6% Synergy $13.71
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
+6% Synergy $0.61
Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser
+6% Synergy $0.29
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+5% Synergy $0.30
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+5% Synergy $1.52
Knuckles the Echidna Knuckles the Echidna
+5% Synergy $19.31
Magda, Brazen Outlaw Magda, Brazen Outlaw
+5% Synergy $2.38
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+4% Synergy $3.56
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+2% Synergy $4.80
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-6% Synergy $53.73

Instants

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

Slip On the Ring Slip On the Ring
+37% Synergy $0.27
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+35% Synergy $0.16
Scrollshift Scrollshift
+33% Synergy $0.21
Fling Fling
+32% Synergy $0.05
Justiciar's Portal Justiciar's Portal
+22% Synergy $0.24
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+21% Synergy $0.44
Big Score Big Score
+19% Synergy $0.99
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+19% Synergy $0.57
Self-Destruct Self-Destruct
+19% Synergy $0.17
Act of Aggression Act of Aggression
+19% Synergy $0.36
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+16% Synergy $0.51
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+13% Synergy $7.97
Take the Bait Take the Bait
+11% Synergy $5.45
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+10% Synergy $0.43
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+9% Synergy $3.74
Word of Seizing Word of Seizing
+9% Synergy $0.14
Grab the Reins Grab the Reins
+8% Synergy $0.34
Getaway Glamer Getaway Glamer
+8% Synergy $0.28
Brand Brand
+8% Synergy $2.47
Deflecting Palm Deflecting Palm
+7% Synergy $4.99
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+7% Synergy $2.28
Airbender's Reversal Airbender's Reversal
+7% Synergy $0.25
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+6% Synergy $0.37
You're Not Alone You're Not Alone
+6% Synergy $0.16
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+4% Synergy $6.43
Reprieve Reprieve
+4% Synergy $1.90
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+3% Synergy $1.28
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+3% Synergy $10.47
Moogles' Valor Moogles' Valor
+2% Synergy $0.66
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+1% Synergy $7.92
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+1% Synergy $13.37
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-1% Synergy $0.27
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
-2% Synergy $0.52
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-2% Synergy $6.66
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
-3% Synergy $1.65
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-3% Synergy $1.39
Abrade Abrade
-4% Synergy $0.15
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-5% Synergy $2.95
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-6% Synergy $66.45
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
-10% Synergy $2.20
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-14% Synergy $3.75

Sorceries

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

Mob Rule Mob Rule
+47% Synergy $4.84
Unexpected Request Unexpected Request
+46% Synergy $0.15
Furnace Reins Furnace Reins
+44% Synergy $0.26
Claim the Firstborn Claim the Firstborn
+41% Synergy $0.26
Kari Zev's Expertise Kari Zev's Expertise
+30% Synergy $0.62
Act of Treason Act of Treason
+26% Synergy $0.16
Harmless Offering Harmless Offering
+24% Synergy $0.15
Involuntary Employment Involuntary Employment
+20% Synergy $0.14
Besmirch Besmirch
+19% Synergy $0.49
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+17% Synergy $0.21
Another Round Another Round
+16% Synergy $0.40
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+15% Synergy $0.34
Traitorous Greed Traitorous Greed
+14% Synergy $0.26
Price of Loyalty Price of Loyalty
+14% Synergy $0.11
Wrangle Wrangle
+14% Synergy $0.13
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+13% Synergy $0.31
Vengeful Possession Vengeful Possession
+13% Synergy $0.18
Hijack Hijack
+12% Synergy $0.17
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+11% Synergy $0.26
Thud Thud
+10% Synergy $0.47
Bloody Betrayal Bloody Betrayal
+9% Synergy $0.24
Traitorous Blood Traitorous Blood
+8% Synergy $0.13
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+7% Synergy $5.07
Take for a Ride Take for a Ride
+7% Synergy $0.15
Twisted Fealty Twisted Fealty
+7% Synergy $0.32
Spreading Insurrection Spreading Insurrection
+7% Synergy $0.22
Flicker Flicker
+7% Synergy $5.32
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+6% Synergy $0.74
Harness by Force Harness by Force
+6% Synergy $0.30
Systems Override Systems Override
+6% Synergy $0.12
Jet's Brainwashing Jet's Brainwashing
+6% Synergy $0.17
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+5% Synergy $3.97
Twinflame Twinflame
+5% Synergy $6.93
Taunt from the Rampart Taunt from the Rampart
+4% Synergy $6.17
Suplex Suplex
+4% Synergy $0.23
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+3% Synergy $0.61
Devastating Onslaught Devastating Onslaught
+3% Synergy $1.53
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+2% Synergy $2.56
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
0% Synergy $1.10
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-3% Synergy $0.37
Austere Command Austere Command
-7% Synergy $0.43

Utility Artifacts

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

Bucknard's Everfull Purse Bucknard's Everfull Purse
+50% Synergy $5.27
Assault Suit Assault Suit
+46% Synergy $0.29
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+36% Synergy $7.04
Jinxed Idol Jinxed Idol
+28% Synergy $1.00
Jinxed Ring Jinxed Ring
+21% Synergy $2.00
Jinxed Choker Jinxed Choker
+19% Synergy $1.92
Pumpkin Bombs Pumpkin Bombs
+15% Synergy $2.03
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+11% Synergy $5.71
Contested Game Ball Contested Game Ball
+11% Synergy $0.08
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+9% Synergy $19.79
Crown of Doom Crown of Doom
+8% Synergy $5.35
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+7% Synergy $14.35
Avarice Totem Avarice Totem
+7% Synergy $0.36
Pendant of Prosperity Pendant of Prosperity
+7% Synergy $0.75
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+6% Synergy $11.36
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+5% Synergy $11.96
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+5% Synergy $2.51
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+1% Synergy $0.80
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+1% Synergy $10.91
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+1% Synergy $4.65
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.28
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-20% Synergy $4.56
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-23% Synergy $1.85

Enchantments

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

Frenzied Fugue Frenzied Fugue
+37% Synergy $0.41
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+33% Synergy $11.67
Rain of Riches Rain of Riches
+27% Synergy $1.01
Nahiri's Resolve Nahiri's Resolve
+26% Synergy $0.55
Alchemist's Talent Alchemist's Talent
+25% Synergy $3.51
Custody Battle Custody Battle
+14% Synergy $2.21
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+13% Synergy $5.86
Airbender Ascension Airbender Ascension
+11% Synergy $1.74
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+10% Synergy $1.09
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+10% Synergy $3.39
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+9% Synergy $0.23
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+7% Synergy $13.78
Act of Authority Act of Authority
+6% Synergy $0.68
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+5% Synergy $29.01
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+5% Synergy $8.72
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+5% Synergy $4.96
Nine Lives Nine Lives
+5% Synergy $0.61
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+4% Synergy $0.78
Legion Loyalty Legion Loyalty
+4% Synergy $0.36
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
0% Synergy $2.52
Land Tax Land Tax
-4% Synergy $25.63

Utility Lands

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

Homeward Path Homeward Path
+34% Synergy $13.92
High Market High Market
+23% Synergy $1.31
Contested War Zone Contested War Zone
+14% Synergy $0.25
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+12% Synergy $8.35
The Gold Saucer The Gold Saucer
+7% Synergy $0.22
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+5% Synergy $1.48
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
+4% Synergy $0.30
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+4% Synergy $0.44
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+3% Synergy $5.44
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+3% Synergy $1.78
Fountainport Fountainport
+3% Synergy $2.44
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+2% Synergy $0.39
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+2% Synergy $1.20
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+1% Synergy $11.01
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
0% Synergy $3.70
War Room War Room
0% Synergy $9.15
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.30
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-2% Synergy $5.99
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-4% Synergy $5.92
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
-12% Synergy $0.28

Mana Artifacts

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

Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+37% Synergy $0.36
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+16% Synergy $1.64
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $0.37
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+4% Synergy $0.33
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.01
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $1.06
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $2.55
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-3% Synergy $0.30
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-4% Synergy $0.44
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-5% Synergy $0.31

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 $0.57
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+17% Synergy $0.21
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
+12% Synergy $13.49
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
+10% Synergy $0.37
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+10% Synergy $0.29
Rainbow Vale Rainbow Vale
+8% Synergy $11.13
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
+7% Synergy $0.35
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+7% Synergy $5.81
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
+7% Synergy $0.38
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+6% Synergy $0.31
Rabanastre, Royal City Rabanastre, Royal City
+6% Synergy $0.22
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+5% Synergy $1.52
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+4% Synergy $3.56
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
+3% Synergy $0.33
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
+3% Synergy $0.30
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.28
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.23
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+2% Synergy $0.19
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.22
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.30
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.25
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+1% Synergy $15.45
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+1% Synergy $10.53
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+1% Synergy $13.37
Glittering Massif Glittering Massif
+1% Synergy $0.33
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.21
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
0% Synergy $0.28
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
0% Synergy $2.91
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $2.56
Alpine Meadow Alpine Meadow
0% Synergy $0.34
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
0% Synergy $1.10
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-1% Synergy $10.79
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-1% Synergy $0.33
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-1% Synergy $17.28
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
-2% Synergy $0.52
Plateau Plateau
-2% Synergy $331.42
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-3% Synergy $29.10
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
-3% Synergy $1.72
Inspiring Vantage Inspiring Vantage
-3% Synergy $1.03
Boros Guildgate Boros Guildgate
-3% Synergy $0.16
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-3% Synergy $1.39
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
-4% Synergy $3.60
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
-4% Synergy $0.20
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-4% Synergy $0.19

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