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Zaffai and the Tempests
Legendary Creature · Human Bard Sorcerer
TCGplayer market · SOS #246 nonfoil
$0.28 +21.7% +$0.05, 7 days
- 1-year range
- 30 days
- +40.0%
- EDHREC rank
- #11,893 Up 303 in 30 days
- Best buylist
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Zaffai and the Tempests Price Summary
The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.28, up 21.7% over 7 days, up 40.0% over 30 days, up 3.7% over 90 days.
Zaffai and the Tempests Price History
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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.
PSOS #246p
SOS #360
Sell Zaffai and the Tempests: Buylist Offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Market | Spread to market |
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| Card Kingdom | SOS #360 | Foil | |||
| Card Kingdom | SOS #246 | Foil | |||
| Card Kingdom | PSOS #246p | Foil | |||
| Card Kingdom | SOS #360 | Nonfoil | |||
| Card Kingdom | SOS #246 | Nonfoil | |||
| Card Kingdom | PSOS #246p | Nonfoil |
Zaffai and the Tempests Rules Text & Legality
Zaffai and the Tempests
Once during each of your turns, you may cast an instant or sorcery spell from your hand without paying its mana cost.
"Leave everything on the stage and give them a performance they'll never forget."
Zaffai and the Tempests is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Pauper.
- AlchemyLegal
- BrawlLegal
- CommanderLegal
- Competitive BrawlLegal
- Duel CommanderLegal
- Future StandardLegal
- GladiatorLegal
- HistoricLegal
- LegacyLegal
- ModernLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- PioneerLegal
- StandardLegal
- Standard BrawlLegal
- TimelessLegal
- VintageLegal
- Old SchoolNot legal
- PauperNot legal
- Pauper CommanderNot legal
- PreDHNot legal
- PremodernNot legal
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.
- Apr 24, 2026Secrets of Strixhaven · foilSOS #246
- Apr 24, 2026Secrets of StrixhavenSOS #246
- Apr 24, 2026Secrets of Strixhaven · Extended Art, foilSOS #360
- Apr 24, 2026Secrets of Strixhaven · Extended ArtSOS #360
Zaffai and the Tempests in Commander
Zaffai and the Tempests is the #11,893 most-played card on EDHREC, up 303 places over the last 30 days.
#11,893
EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Up 303 in 30 days
across all Commander decks Up 303 in 30 days
Zaffai and the Tempests FAQ
How much is Zaffai and the Tempests worth?
Zaffai and the Tempests is worth about $0.28 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 9, 2026.
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 $0.28; 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#11,893 on EDHREC).