Zaffai and the Tempests
~$0.23 low · ~$1.59 high
Multicolor. Legendary Creature — Human Bard Sorcerer
Secrets of Strixhaven #246 · Illustrated by Olivier Bernard
Secrets of Strixhaven #246 · Illustrated by Olivier BernardWhat is Zaffai and the Tempests worth?
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Oracle text
Once during each of your turns, you may cast an instant or sorcery spell from your hand without paying its mana cost.
5/7
"Leave everything on the stage and give them a performance they'll never forget."
Format legality
All 3 printings of Zaffai and the Tempests
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Secrets of Strixhaven Promos psos #246p· 2026Promorare· Cardmarket €0.12 · €0.37 foil | rare | $0.33 | $1.59 | €0.12€0.37 foil | |
 Secrets of Strixhaven sos #246· 2026rare· Cardmarket €0.11 · €0.17 foil | rare | $0.23 | $0.32 | €0.11€0.17 foil | |
 Secrets of Strixhaven sos #360· 2026Extended Artrare· Cardmarket €0.23 · €0.28 foil | rare | $0.34 | $0.72 | €0.23€0.28 foil |
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Card details
- First printed
- 2026
- Printings
- 3
- Mana value
- 7
- EDHREC rank
- #12,142 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Artist
- Olivier Bernard
Rulings (2)
2026-03-20
If you cast a spell with
in its mana cost this way, you must choose 0 as the value of X.2026-03-20
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.
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