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Zaffai and the Tempests
SOS · Secrets of Strixhaven #246 · Rare · released 2026-04-24
{5}{U}{R}
Legendary Creature — Human Bard Sorcerer
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 a rare red-blue creature from Secrets of Strixhaven (2026). It has been printed 3 times across 2 sets. Recent market prices range from $0.20 to $1.80 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
USD$0.24
USD Foil$0.28
Format legality
Where you can play Zaffai and the Tempests in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardLegal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (3)
Prices range from $0.20 to $1.80 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Secrets of Strixhaven at $0.20.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Secrets of Strixhaven Promos | 246p | Rare | $0.33 | $1.80 |
| Secrets of Strixhaven | 360 | Rare | $0.34 | $0.72 |
| Secrets of Strixhaven This page | 246 | Rare | $0.20 | $0.32 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).
- 2026-03-20If you cast a spell with {X} in its mana cost this way, you must choose 0 as the value of X.
- 2026-03-20If 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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Zaffai and the Tempests legal in Commander?
Yes — Zaffai and the Tempests is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Zaffai and the Tempests legal in?
Zaffai and the Tempests is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Zaffai and the Tempests been printed?
Zaffai and the Tempests has been printed 3 times across 2 sets.
What is the cheapest printing of Zaffai and the Tempests?
The cheapest printing is Secrets of Strixhaven (#246) at about $0.20.
Who illustrated Zaffai and the Tempests?
This printing of Zaffai and the Tempests was illustrated by Olivier Bernard.