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Zidane, Tantalus Thief
Price tag $0.25

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

#739 Current Rank
#750 Last Week
#875 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
+18% Synergy $0.36
Go Ninja Go Go Ninja Go
+10% Synergy $0.24
Bre of Clan Stoutarm Bre of Clan Stoutarm
+4% Synergy $0.36
Broadcast Takeover Broadcast Takeover
+4% Synergy $0.99
Kirol, Attentive First-Year Kirol, Attentive First-Year
+2% Synergy $0.37

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 $3.98
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+72% Synergy $1.26
Stiltzkin, Moogle Merchant Stiltzkin, Moogle Merchant
+71% Synergy $0.32
Yes Man, Personal Securitron Yes Man, Personal Securitron
+68% Synergy $0.84
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+67% Synergy $4.69
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
+66% Synergy $0.61
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+62% Synergy $14.38
Call for Aid Call for Aid
+60% Synergy $0.31
Insurrection Insurrection
+57% Synergy $8.06

Top Cards

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

Discerning Financier Discerning Financier
+55% Synergy $0.15
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+54% Synergy $0.26
Hithlain Rope Hithlain Rope
+54% Synergy $0.43
Captivating Crew Captivating Crew
+52% Synergy $0.35
Mass Mutiny Mass Mutiny
+51% Synergy $0.35
The Jolly Balloon Man The Jolly Balloon Man
+49% Synergy $0.80
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+49% Synergy $4.02
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+39% Synergy $5.43
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
0% Synergy $1.36
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-1% Synergy $1.46

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+2% Synergy $51.59
Farewell Farewell
+2% Synergy $5.75
Gamble Gamble
-2% Synergy $12.92
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-4% Synergy $41.69
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-6% Synergy $49.71
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-9% Synergy $32.63

Creatures

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

Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+48% Synergy $0.40
Slicer, Hired Muscle Slicer, High-Speed Antagonist Slicer, Hired Muscle
+47% Synergy $8.91
Magda, the Hoardmaster Magda, the Hoardmaster
+47% Synergy $0.43
Xorn Xorn
+47% Synergy $8.28
Zealous Conscripts Zealous Conscripts
+46% Synergy $0.24
Khârn the Betrayer Khârn the Betrayer
+46% Synergy $11.14
Firbolg Flutist Firbolg Flutist
+45% Synergy $0.27
Iroh, Tea Master Iroh, Tea Master
+39% Synergy $0.34
Bazaar Trader Bazaar Trader
+37% Synergy $4.64
Hideous Taskmaster Hideous Taskmaster
+35% Synergy $1.98
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+33% Synergy $2.98
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+33% Synergy $7.18
Brion Stoutarm Brion Stoutarm
+33% Synergy $0.66
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+30% Synergy $10.44
Yuffie, Materia Hunter Yuffie, Materia Hunter
+28% Synergy $0.34
Eldrazi Displacer Eldrazi Displacer
+28% Synergy $0.73
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
+28% Synergy $0.90
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+27% Synergy $5.84
Molten Primordial Molten Primordial
+26% Synergy $1.25
Vaan, Street Thief Vaan, Street Thief
+24% Synergy $0.25
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+20% Synergy $40.61
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+20% Synergy $3.58
Akroan Horse Akroan Horse
+20% Synergy $0.51
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
+19% Synergy $5.55
Coercive Recruiter Coercive Recruiter
+18% Synergy $0.24
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+17% Synergy $1.77
Crime Novelist Crime Novelist
+15% Synergy $1.37
Goblin Cadets Goblin Cadets
+15% Synergy $1.13
Jaxis, the Troublemaker Jaxis, the Troublemaker
+13% Synergy $1.44
Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+13% Synergy $0.31
Charming Prince Charming Prince
+13% Synergy $0.59
Generous Plunderer Generous Plunderer
+12% Synergy $10.72
Captain Lannery Storm Captain Lannery Storm
+11% Synergy $0.29
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+9% Synergy $20.69
Swashbuckler Extraordinaire Swashbuckler Extraordinaire
+9% Synergy $0.28
Swooping Pteranodon Swooping Pteranodon
+9% Synergy $9.94
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+8% Synergy $0.45
Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink
+8% Synergy $5.37
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+7% Synergy $0.40
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+7% Synergy $0.66
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
+6% Synergy $13.32
Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser
+6% Synergy $0.42
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+5% Synergy $0.21
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+5% Synergy $1.52
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
+5% Synergy $0.59
Knuckles the Echidna Knuckles the Echidna
+5% Synergy $19.25
Magda, Brazen Outlaw Magda, Brazen Outlaw
+5% Synergy $2.31
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+4% Synergy $3.46
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+2% Synergy $4.70
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-6% Synergy $50.30

Instants

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

Slip On the Ring Slip On the Ring
+37% Synergy $0.26
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+35% Synergy $0.18
Scrollshift Scrollshift
+33% Synergy $0.22
Fling Fling
+32% Synergy $0.05
Justiciar's Portal Justiciar's Portal
+22% Synergy $0.20
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+21% Synergy $0.44
Big Score Big Score
+19% Synergy $0.92
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+19% Synergy $0.55
Self-Destruct Self-Destruct
+19% Synergy $0.23
Act of Aggression Act of Aggression
+19% Synergy $0.34
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+16% Synergy $0.48
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+13% Synergy $8.57
Take the Bait Take the Bait
+11% Synergy $4.79
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+10% Synergy $0.46
Word of Seizing Word of Seizing
+10% Synergy $0.13
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+8% Synergy $2.85
Grab the Reins Grab the Reins
+8% Synergy $0.34
Getaway Glamer Getaway Glamer
+8% Synergy $0.28
Airbender's Reversal Airbender's Reversal
+8% Synergy $0.29
Brand Brand
+8% Synergy $2.54
Deflecting Palm Deflecting Palm
+7% Synergy $5.16
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+7% Synergy $2.32
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+6% Synergy $0.34
You're Not Alone You're Not Alone
+6% Synergy $0.16
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+4% Synergy $5.67
Reprieve Reprieve
+4% Synergy $1.83
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+3% Synergy $1.53
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+3% Synergy $9.81
Moogles' Valor Moogles' Valor
+2% Synergy $0.73
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+1% Synergy $12.28
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+1% Synergy $7.86
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-1% Synergy $0.26
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
-2% Synergy $0.46
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-2% Synergy $6.47
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
-3% Synergy $1.35
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-3% Synergy $1.38
Abrade Abrade
-4% Synergy $0.14
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-5% Synergy $3.00
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-6% Synergy $66.62
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
-10% Synergy $2.45
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-14% Synergy $3.69

Sorceries

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

Mob Rule Mob Rule
+47% Synergy $4.69
Unexpected Request Unexpected Request
+46% Synergy $0.17
Furnace Reins Furnace Reins
+44% Synergy $0.30
Claim the Firstborn Claim the Firstborn
+41% Synergy $0.25
Kari Zev's Expertise Kari Zev's Expertise
+30% Synergy $0.57
Act of Treason Act of Treason
+27% Synergy $0.16
Harmless Offering Harmless Offering
+24% Synergy $0.20
Involuntary Employment Involuntary Employment
+20% Synergy $0.14
Besmirch Besmirch
+20% Synergy $0.44
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+17% Synergy $0.22
Another Round Another Round
+16% Synergy $0.37
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+15% Synergy $0.36
Traitorous Greed Traitorous Greed
+14% Synergy $0.31
Price of Loyalty Price of Loyalty
+14% Synergy $0.11
Wrangle Wrangle
+14% Synergy $0.11
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+13% Synergy $0.32
Vengeful Possession Vengeful Possession
+13% Synergy $0.21
Hijack Hijack
+12% Synergy $0.14
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+11% Synergy $0.29
Thud Thud
+10% Synergy $0.44
Bloody Betrayal Bloody Betrayal
+9% Synergy $0.24
Traitorous Blood Traitorous Blood
+8% Synergy $0.14
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+7% Synergy $5.75
Take for a Ride Take for a Ride
+7% Synergy $0.15
Twisted Fealty Twisted Fealty
+7% Synergy $0.26
Spreading Insurrection Spreading Insurrection
+7% Synergy $0.19
Flicker Flicker
+7% Synergy $5.26
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+6% Synergy $0.51
Harness by Force Harness by Force
+6% Synergy $0.31
Systems Override Systems Override
+6% Synergy $0.12
Jet's Brainwashing Jet's Brainwashing
+6% Synergy $0.16
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+5% Synergy $3.69
Twinflame Twinflame
+5% Synergy $6.58
Taunt from the Rampart Taunt from the Rampart
+4% Synergy $8.11
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+3% Synergy $0.58
Suplex Suplex
+3% Synergy $0.21
Devastating Onslaught Devastating Onslaught
+3% Synergy $1.58
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+2% Synergy $2.45
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
0% Synergy $1.30
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-3% Synergy $0.31
Austere Command Austere Command
-7% Synergy $0.40

Utility Artifacts

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

Bucknard's Everfull Purse Bucknard's Everfull Purse
+50% Synergy $5.64
Assault Suit Assault Suit
+46% Synergy $0.30
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+36% Synergy $6.80
Jinxed Idol Jinxed Idol
+28% Synergy $1.00
Jinxed Ring Jinxed Ring
+21% Synergy $1.86
Jinxed Choker Jinxed Choker
+19% Synergy $1.92
Pumpkin Bombs Pumpkin Bombs
+15% Synergy $1.75
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+11% Synergy $3.70
Contested Game Ball Contested Game Ball
+11% Synergy $0.07
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+9% Synergy $19.21
Crown of Doom Crown of Doom
+9% Synergy $5.34
Avarice Totem Avarice Totem
+8% Synergy $0.35
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+7% Synergy $14.04
Pendant of Prosperity Pendant of Prosperity
+7% Synergy $0.65
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+6% Synergy $10.86
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+5% Synergy $10.36
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+5% Synergy $2.58
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+2% Synergy $0.70
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+2% Synergy $10.61
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+1% Synergy $4.42
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.28
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-20% Synergy $4.53
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-23% Synergy $1.82

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 $11.16
Nahiri's Resolve Nahiri's Resolve
+26% Synergy $0.54
Rain of Riches Rain of Riches
+26% Synergy $0.63
Alchemist's Talent Alchemist's Talent
+25% Synergy $3.52
Custody Battle Custody Battle
+14% Synergy $2.11
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+13% Synergy $6.34
Airbender Ascension Airbender Ascension
+12% Synergy $1.74
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+10% Synergy $1.05
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+10% Synergy $3.27
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+9% Synergy $0.34
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+7% Synergy $11.92
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+6% Synergy $4.57
Act of Authority Act of Authority
+6% Synergy $0.69
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+5% Synergy $27.82
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+5% Synergy $8.65
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 $0.30
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
0% Synergy $2.44
Land Tax Land Tax
-4% Synergy $24.36

Utility Lands

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

Homeward Path Homeward Path
+35% Synergy $13.89
High Market High Market
+23% Synergy $1.15
Contested War Zone Contested War Zone
+14% Synergy $0.25
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+12% Synergy $8.33
The Gold Saucer The Gold Saucer
+7% Synergy $0.30
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+5% Synergy $1.36
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
+4% Synergy $0.32
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+3% Synergy $0.31
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+3% Synergy $0.48
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+3% Synergy $5.27
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+3% Synergy $1.63
Fountainport Fountainport
+3% Synergy $2.64
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+2% Synergy $1.11
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+1% Synergy $10.07
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
0% Synergy $3.85
War Room War Room
-1% Synergy $6.86
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.25
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-2% Synergy $5.53
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-4% Synergy $5.35
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
-12% Synergy $0.32

Mana Artifacts

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

Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+38% Synergy $0.35
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+16% Synergy $1.58
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $0.33
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+4% Synergy $0.31
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $0.78
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $0.84
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $2.10
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-3% Synergy $0.29
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-4% Synergy $0.45
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-5% Synergy $0.32

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 $0.55
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+17% Synergy $0.22
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
+12% Synergy $13.36
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
+10% Synergy $0.27
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+10% Synergy $0.28
Rainbow Vale Rainbow Vale
+8% Synergy $11.05
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
+7% Synergy $0.28
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+7% Synergy $6.06
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
+7% Synergy $0.36
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+6% Synergy $0.34
Rabanastre, Royal City Rabanastre, Royal City
+6% Synergy $0.17
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+5% Synergy $1.52
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+4% Synergy $3.46
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
+3% Synergy $0.35
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
+3% Synergy $0.29
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.25
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.31
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+2% Synergy $0.19
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.26
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.59
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.32
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+1% Synergy $14.57
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+1% Synergy $9.96
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+1% Synergy $12.28
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.32
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
0% Synergy $0.31
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
0% Synergy $2.75
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $1.82
Alpine Meadow Alpine Meadow
0% Synergy $0.36
Glittering Massif Glittering Massif
0% Synergy $0.38
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
0% Synergy $1.30
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-1% Synergy $10.34
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-1% Synergy $0.54
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-1% Synergy $16.08
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
-2% Synergy $0.46
Plateau Plateau
-2% Synergy $331.37
Boros Guildgate Boros Guildgate
-2% Synergy $0.15
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-3% Synergy $28.48
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
-3% Synergy $1.55
Inspiring Vantage Inspiring Vantage
-3% Synergy $1.13
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-3% Synergy $1.38
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
-4% Synergy $3.56
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
-4% Synergy $0.19
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-4% Synergy $0.25

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