Zaffai and the Tempests
Zaffai and the Tempests Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Zaffai and the Tempests is $0.27 (SOS #246), and the most expensive is $2.42 (PSOS #246p, Promo Pack, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.27, flat over 7 days, up 8.0% over 30 days, down 6.9% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $13.91 (2026).
Zaffai and the Tempests Printings & Prices
Zaffai and the Tempests has 3 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including promo pack and extended art treatments.
Sell Zaffai and the Tempests: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.08 cash for SOS #246 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 84% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | SOS #246 | Foil | $0.08 | $0.49 | 84% |
| Card Kingdom | PSOS #246p | Foil | $0.08 | $0.49 | 84% |
| Card Kingdom | SOS #360 | Foil | $0.08 | $0.49 | 84% |
| Card Kingdom | PSOS #246p | Nonfoil | $0.04 | $0.49 | 92% |
| Card Kingdom | SOS #246 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.49 | 94% |
| Card Kingdom | SOS #360 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.49 | 94% |
Zaffai and the Tempests Rules Text & Legality
Once during each of your turns, you may cast an instant or sorcery spell from your hand without paying its mana cost.
Zaffai and the Tempests is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Pauper.
Zaffai and the Tempests Rulings
- Mar 20, 2026 If you cast a spell "without paying its mana cost," you can't choose to cast it for any alternative costs. You can, however, pay additional costs. If the card has any mandatory additional costs, you must pay those to cast the spell.
- Mar 20, 2026 If you cast a spell with {X} in its mana cost this way, you must choose 0 as the value of X.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Zaffai and the Tempests has been reprinted 4 times. The Secrets of Strixhaven reprint cut the price 85% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOS #360 | 2026-04-24 | Rare | Extended Art | $2.39 | $1.50 | $0.35 | $0.29 |
| SOS #360 | 2026-04-24 | Rare | Extended Art | $3.68 | $1.51 | $0.56 | $0.47 |
| SOS #246 | 2026-04-24 | Rare | Standard | $0.57 | $0.24 | $0.28 | $0.30 |
| SOS #246 | 2026-04-24 | Rare | Standard | $1.10 | $0.71 | $0.33 | $0.33 |
SOS #360 Zaffai and the Tempests in Commander
Zaffai and the Tempests is the #13,439 most-played card on EDHREC, up 749 places over the last 30 days.
Zaffai and the Tempests FAQ
How much is Zaffai and the Tempests worth?
Zaffai and the Tempests is worth about $0.27 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.27 to $2.42 across 3 tracked printings.
Is Zaffai and the Tempests legal in Commander?
Yes — Zaffai and the Tempests is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Zaffai and the Tempests been reprinted?
Yes — Zaffai and the Tempests has been reprinted 4 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Zaffai and the Tempests cheap?
Zaffai and the Tempests trades at about $0.27 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#13,439 on EDHREC).