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Zidane, Tantalus Thief
Price tag $0.23

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

#746 Current Rank
#727 Last Week
#835 Past 2 Years

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.

Daydream Daydream
+27% Synergy $0.33
Joined Researchers Joined Researchers
+7% Synergy $0.29
Erode Erode
-2% Synergy $5.71
Flashback Flashback
-3% Synergy $4.96
Turbulent Steppe Turbulent Steppe
-10% Synergy $4.05

High Synergy Cards

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

Humble Defector Humble Defector
+78% Synergy $0.26
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+73% Synergy $1.19
Treasure Nabber Treasure Nabber
+71% Synergy $2.32
Stiltzkin, Moogle Merchant Stiltzkin, Moogle Merchant
+71% Synergy $0.31
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+67% Synergy $5.11
Yes Man, Personal Securitron Yes Man, Personal Securitron
+67% Synergy $1.69
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
+65% Synergy $0.45
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+60% Synergy $15.27
Call for Aid Call for Aid
+57% Synergy $0.33
Insurrection Insurrection
+56% Synergy $9.63

Top Cards

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

Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+54% Synergy $0.31
Discerning Financier Discerning Financier
+54% Synergy $0.23
Hithlain Rope Hithlain Rope
+53% Synergy $0.36
Captivating Crew Captivating Crew
+51% Synergy $0.38
The Jolly Balloon Man The Jolly Balloon Man
+50% Synergy $0.79
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+50% Synergy $4.33
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+48% Synergy $0.36
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+40% Synergy $5.79
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-1% Synergy $1.27
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-1% Synergy $1.20

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+2% Synergy $58.09
Farewell Farewell
+2% Synergy $6.25
Gamble Gamble
-2% Synergy $15.70
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-4% Synergy $43.06
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-6% Synergy $53.05
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-8% Synergy $37.58

Creatures

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

Magda, the Hoardmaster Magda, the Hoardmaster
+47% Synergy $0.52
Xorn Xorn
+47% Synergy $8.14
Slicer, Hired Muscle Slicer, High-Speed Antagonist Slicer, Hired Muscle
+46% Synergy $9.96
Zealous Conscripts Zealous Conscripts
+45% Synergy $0.33
Firbolg Flutist Firbolg Flutist
+44% Synergy $0.30
Khârn the Betrayer Khârn the Betrayer
+44% Synergy $7.87
Iroh, Tea Master Iroh, Tea Master
+37% Synergy $0.28
Bazaar Trader Bazaar Trader
+37% Synergy $6.20
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+34% Synergy $3.94
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+33% Synergy $7.21
Brion Stoutarm Brion Stoutarm
+33% Synergy $0.70
Hideous Taskmaster Hideous Taskmaster
+33% Synergy $2.91
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+30% Synergy $5.71
Yuffie, Materia Hunter Yuffie, Materia Hunter
+28% Synergy $0.31
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
+28% Synergy $0.38
Eldrazi Displacer Eldrazi Displacer
+28% Synergy $1.21
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+27% Synergy $6.74
Molten Primordial Molten Primordial
+25% Synergy $1.69
Vaan, Street Thief Vaan, Street Thief
+23% Synergy $0.29
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+21% Synergy $4.82
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+20% Synergy $47.34
Akroan Horse Akroan Horse
+19% Synergy $0.50
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
+18% Synergy $4.58
Coercive Recruiter Coercive Recruiter
+17% Synergy $0.24
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+16% Synergy $2.72
Crime Novelist Crime Novelist
+15% Synergy $0.67
Goblin Cadets Goblin Cadets
+14% Synergy $1.45
Jaxis, the Troublemaker Jaxis, the Troublemaker
+13% Synergy $1.35
Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+13% Synergy $0.33
Captain Lannery Storm Captain Lannery Storm
+12% Synergy $0.31
Charming Prince Charming Prince
+12% Synergy $0.40
Generous Plunderer Generous Plunderer
+12% Synergy $12.79
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+9% Synergy $27.60
Swashbuckler Extraordinaire Swashbuckler Extraordinaire
+9% Synergy $0.29
Swooping Pteranodon Swooping Pteranodon
+9% Synergy $10.50
The Neutrinos The Neutrinos
+8% Synergy $0.15
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+7% Synergy $0.49
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+7% Synergy $0.34
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+7% Synergy $0.32
Knuckles the Echidna Knuckles the Echidna
+7% Synergy $19.27
Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink
+7% Synergy $5.92
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
+6% Synergy $16.69
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
+6% Synergy $0.77
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+5% Synergy $0.31
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+4% Synergy $2.98
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+4% Synergy $1.40
Bre of Clan Stoutarm Bre of Clan Stoutarm
+4% Synergy $0.32
Kirol, Attentive First-Year Kirol, Attentive First-Year
+3% Synergy $0.36
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+2% Synergy $4.55
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-6% Synergy $58.40

Instants

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

Slip On the Ring Slip On the Ring
+37% Synergy $0.28
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+36% Synergy $0.14
Fling Fling
+33% Synergy $0.27
Scrollshift Scrollshift
+33% Synergy $0.35
Personify Personify
+22% Synergy $0.32
Justiciar's Portal Justiciar's Portal
+22% Synergy $0.29
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+21% Synergy $1.04
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+19% Synergy $0.62
Self-Destruct Self-Destruct
+19% Synergy $0.25
Big Score Big Score
+18% Synergy $0.50
Act of Aggression Act of Aggression
+18% Synergy $0.34
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+17% Synergy $0.33
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+13% Synergy $6.91
Take the Bait Take the Bait
+11% Synergy $4.37
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+10% Synergy $0.45
Word of Seizing Word of Seizing
+9% Synergy $0.20
Deflecting Palm Deflecting Palm
+8% Synergy $3.56
Grab the Reins Grab the Reins
+8% Synergy $0.26
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+7% Synergy $3.10
Getaway Glamer Getaway Glamer
+7% Synergy $0.28
Airbender's Reversal Airbender's Reversal
+7% Synergy $0.29
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+7% Synergy $2.66
Brand Brand
+7% Synergy $3.93
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+6% Synergy $0.29
You're Not Alone You're Not Alone
+5% Synergy $0.14
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+4% Synergy $1.37
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+4% Synergy $7.10
Reprieve Reprieve
+4% Synergy $1.34
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+3% Synergy $11.27
Moogles' Valor Moogles' Valor
+2% Synergy $0.94
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+1% Synergy $16.68
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+1% Synergy $5.50
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-1% Synergy $0.28
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-2% Synergy $7.86
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
-2% Synergy $2.77
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
-3% Synergy $0.45
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-3% Synergy $1.65
Abrade Abrade
-4% Synergy $0.31
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-5% Synergy $0.96
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-7% Synergy $70.06
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
-9% Synergy $2.44
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-13% Synergy $4.58

Sorceries

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

Mass Mutiny Mass Mutiny
+50% Synergy $0.41
Mob Rule Mob Rule
+47% Synergy $3.20
Unexpected Request Unexpected Request
+46% Synergy $0.14
Furnace Reins Furnace Reins
+44% Synergy $0.32
Claim the Firstborn Claim the Firstborn
+40% Synergy $0.25
Kari Zev's Expertise Kari Zev's Expertise
+28% Synergy $1.54
Act of Treason Act of Treason
+26% Synergy $0.21
Harmless Offering Harmless Offering
+24% Synergy $0.21
Involuntary Employment Involuntary Employment
+19% Synergy $0.22
Go Ninja Go Go Ninja Go
+18% Synergy $0.24
Besmirch Besmirch
+18% Synergy $0.44
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+17% Synergy $0.24
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+15% Synergy $0.82
Another Round Another Round
+15% Synergy $0.38
Wrangle Wrangle
+14% Synergy $0.23
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+13% Synergy $0.31
Traitorous Greed Traitorous Greed
+13% Synergy $0.20
Vengeful Possession Vengeful Possession
+13% Synergy $0.30
Price of Loyalty Price of Loyalty
+13% Synergy $0.22
Hijack Hijack
+12% Synergy $0.19
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+10% Synergy $0.29
Thud Thud
+10% Synergy $0.47
Bloody Betrayal Bloody Betrayal
+9% Synergy $0.27
Broadcast Takeover Broadcast Takeover
+9% Synergy $0.70
Traitorous Blood Traitorous Blood
+8% Synergy $0.14
Take for a Ride Take for a Ride
+7% Synergy $0.24
Flicker Flicker
+7% Synergy $7.19
Spreading Insurrection Spreading Insurrection
+7% Synergy $0.18
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+6% Synergy $0.87
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+6% Synergy $4.14
Twisted Fealty Twisted Fealty
+6% Synergy $0.28
Systems Override Systems Override
+6% Synergy $0.13
Jet's Brainwashing Jet's Brainwashing
+6% Synergy $0.21
Harness by Force Harness by Force
+6% Synergy $0.35
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+5% Synergy $4.20
Twinflame Twinflame
+5% Synergy $0.89
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+3% Synergy $1.54
Taunt from the Rampart Taunt from the Rampart
+3% Synergy $9.89
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+2% Synergy $0.26
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
0% Synergy $0.94
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-5% Synergy $0.29
Austere Command Austere Command
-6% Synergy $0.42

Utility Artifacts

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

Bucknard's Everfull Purse Bucknard's Everfull Purse
+48% Synergy $5.15
Assault Suit Assault Suit
+44% Synergy $0.30
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+35% Synergy $7.08
Jinxed Idol Jinxed Idol
+28% Synergy $1.00
Jinxed Ring Jinxed Ring
+21% Synergy $2.51
Jinxed Choker Jinxed Choker
+18% Synergy $1.75
Pumpkin Bombs Pumpkin Bombs
+16% Synergy $1.70
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+11% Synergy $5.47
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+10% Synergy $19.41
Contested Game Ball Contested Game Ball
+10% Synergy $0.16
Crown of Doom Crown of Doom
+8% Synergy $5.18
Avarice Totem Avarice Totem
+7% Synergy $0.45
Pendant of Prosperity Pendant of Prosperity
+7% Synergy $0.81
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+6% Synergy $15.76
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+5% Synergy $2.81
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+5% Synergy $12.35
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+4% Synergy $12.67
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+2% Synergy $0.91
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+2% Synergy $11.25
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.30
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-1% Synergy $1.28
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-20% Synergy $4.39
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-21% Synergy $1.95

Enchantments

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

Frenzied Fugue Frenzied Fugue
+37% Synergy $0.40
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+36% Synergy $9.42
Nahiri's Resolve Nahiri's Resolve
+27% Synergy $0.61
Rain of Riches Rain of Riches
+27% Synergy $1.20
Alchemist's Talent Alchemist's Talent
+25% Synergy $3.51
Custody Battle Custody Battle
+14% Synergy $1.55
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+13% Synergy $4.62
Airbender Ascension Airbender Ascension
+13% Synergy $1.21
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+11% Synergy $2.27
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+10% Synergy $3.33
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+10% Synergy $0.29
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+6% Synergy $28.10
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+6% Synergy $12.97
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+5% Synergy $6.38
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+5% Synergy $9.20
Nine Lives Nine Lives
+5% Synergy $0.75
Act of Authority Act of Authority
+5% Synergy $0.70
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+4% Synergy $0.81
Legion Loyalty Legion Loyalty
+4% Synergy $0.34
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
0% Synergy $2.10
Land Tax Land Tax
-5% Synergy $13.68

Utility Lands

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

Homeward Path Homeward Path
+33% Synergy $15.65
High Market High Market
+24% Synergy $0.41
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+13% Synergy $1.17
Contested War Zone Contested War Zone
+13% Synergy $0.27
The Gold Saucer The Gold Saucer
+7% Synergy $0.27
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+4% Synergy $0.40
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
+4% Synergy $0.37
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+4% Synergy $0.35
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+4% Synergy $1.91
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+3% Synergy $7.67
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+3% Synergy $2.09
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+2% Synergy $2.06
Fountainport Fountainport
+2% Synergy $3.44
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+1% Synergy $2.93
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+1% Synergy $7.61
War Room War Room
0% Synergy $2.44
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.33
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-2% Synergy $5.91
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-3% Synergy $5.99
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
-11% Synergy $0.33

Mana Artifacts

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

Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+37% Synergy $0.26
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+16% Synergy $0.44
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $0.36
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+4% Synergy $0.33
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $0.98
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
0% Synergy $2.48
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $2.20
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-2% Synergy $0.40
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-3% Synergy $0.31
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-4% Synergy $0.33

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 $0.62
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+17% Synergy $0.24
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
+11% Synergy $10.89
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+10% Synergy $0.82
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
+8% Synergy $0.28
Rainbow Vale Rainbow Vale
+8% Synergy $9.87
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
+7% Synergy $0.32
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+6% Synergy $1.90
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
+6% Synergy $0.26
Rabanastre, Royal City Rabanastre, Royal City
+6% Synergy $0.17
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+5% Synergy $0.28
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+4% Synergy $0.21
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+4% Synergy $2.98
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+4% Synergy $1.40
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
+3% Synergy $0.29
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.31
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.28
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.13
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
+2% Synergy $0.25
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $2.00
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+1% Synergy $16.58
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.16
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+1% Synergy $16.68
Alpine Meadow Alpine Meadow
+1% Synergy $0.37
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.08
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
0% Synergy $10.95
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
0% Synergy $0.34
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
0% Synergy $4.39
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
0% Synergy $0.94
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-1% Synergy $10.42
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-1% Synergy $0.23
Inspiring Vantage Inspiring Vantage
-2% Synergy $1.22
Plateau Plateau
-2% Synergy $356.24
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-2% Synergy $3.30
Glittering Massif Glittering Massif
-2% Synergy $0.55
Boros Guildgate Boros Guildgate
-2% Synergy $0.10
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-3% Synergy $31.35
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
-3% Synergy $0.45
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
-3% Synergy $0.16
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-3% Synergy $0.22
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-3% Synergy $1.65
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
-4% Synergy $4.66
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
-4% Synergy $0.90

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