Zaffai and the Tempests
Secrets of Strixhaven 246 • rare
- Set
- Secrets of Strixhaven
- Collector number
- 246
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 5 generic mana blue mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red · Blue
- Artist
- Olivier Bernard
- Market price
- $0.24
What it does
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."
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Zaffai, Thunder Conductor, was introduced in the 2021 Magic: The Gathering set Secrets of Strixhaven, a supplemental expansion themed around a magical university of the same name. Designed as the face commander for the Prismari Performance deck, Zaffai was created to embody the artistic and chaotic nature of the Prismari college, which emphasizes elemental magic and creative expression through spells.
The character was illustrated by artist Campbell White, who utilized vibrant, swirling visuals to depict Zaffai’s mastery over storm magic. Within the game’s lore, Zaffai serves as a respected conductor and dean of the Prismari, and the card's mechanics were built specifically to reward players for casting high-mana spells, mirroring the grand, explosive performances associated with the college.
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