Zidane, Tantalus Thief
Zidane, Tantalus Thief Price Summary
As of Aug 7, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Zidane, Tantalus Thief is $0.20 (FIN #251), and the most expensive is $13.57 (FIN #518, Extended Art, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.20, down 9.1% over 7 days, down 13.0% over 30 days, up 11.1% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $1.75 (2025).
Zidane, Tantalus Thief Printings & Prices
Zidane, Tantalus Thief has 5 tracked printings across 2 sets, in foil, nonfoil and surge foil finishes, including borderless and extended art treatments.
Sell Zidane, Tantalus Thief: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $6.50 cash for FIN #518 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | FIN #518 | Foil | $6.50 | $12.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | FIN #518 | Foil | $3.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | FIN #550 | Surge Foil | $0.90 | $2.99 | 70% |
| CoolStuffInc | FIN #550 | Surge Foil | $0.90 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | FIN #518 | Nonfoil | $0.09 | $0.69 | 87% |
| Card Kingdom | FIN #251 | Foil | $0.08 | $0.49 | 84% |
| Card Kingdom | FIN #405 | Foil | $0.08 | $0.49 | 84% |
| CoolStuffInc | FIN #405 | Foil | $0.05 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | FIN #405 | Nonfoil | $0.02 | $0.35 | 94% |
| Card Kingdom | FIN #251 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
Zidane, Tantalus Thief Rules Text & Legality
When Zidane enters, gain control of target creature an opponent controls until end of turn. Untap it. It gains lifelink and haste until end of turn.
Whenever an opponent gains control of a permanent from you, you create a Treasure token.
Zidane, Tantalus Thief is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Pauper.
Zidane, Tantalus Thief Rulings
- Jun 6, 2025 If an opponent gains control of Zidane from you, Zidane's last ability will trigger and you'll create a Treasure token. If an opponent gains control of Zidane and one or more other permanents from you simultaneously, Zidane's last ability will trigger for each of those permanents, including itself. This means you'll create a Treasure token for each of those permanents, including Zidane.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Zidane, Tantalus Thief has been reprinted 8 times. The Final Fantasy reprint cut the price 63% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PW25 #5 | 2025-07-25 | Rare | Standard | $0.76 | $0.55 | $0.35 | $0.21 |
| FIN #518 | 2025-06-13 | Uncommon | Extended Art | $0.88 | $0.77 | $0.70 | $0.68 |
| FIN #405 | 2025-06-13 | Uncommon | Borderless | $0.43 | $0.23 | $0.39 | $0.32 |
| FIN #550 | 2025-06-13 | Uncommon | Borderless | $3.59 | $3.63 | $4.63 | $3.64 |
| FIN #251 | 2025-06-13 | Uncommon | Standard | $0.25 | $0.19 | $0.21 | $0.21 |
| FIN #405 | 2025-06-13 | Uncommon | Borderless | $0.35 | $0.25 | $0.45 | $0.33 |
| FIN #251 | 2025-06-13 | Uncommon | Standard | $0.24 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.09 |
| FIN #518 | 2025-06-13 | Uncommon | Extended Art | — | $23.66 | $7.70 | $5.57 |
PW25 #5 
FIN #518 Zidane, Tantalus Thief in Commander
Zidane, Tantalus Thief is the #8,513 most-played card on EDHREC, up 263 places over the last 30 days.
Zidane, Tantalus Thief FAQ
How much is Zidane, Tantalus Thief worth?
Zidane, Tantalus Thief is worth about $0.20 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 7, 2026. Prices range from $0.20 to $13.57 across 5 tracked printings.
Is Zidane, Tantalus Thief legal in Commander?
Yes — Zidane, Tantalus Thief is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Zidane, Tantalus Thief been reprinted?
Yes — Zidane, Tantalus Thief has been reprinted 8 times, with 5 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Zidane, Tantalus Thief cheap?
Zidane, Tantalus Thief trades at about $0.20 — 8 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#8,513 on EDHREC).