Zareth San, the Trickster
Zendikar Rising 242 • rare
- Set
- Zendikar Rising
- Collector number
- 242
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana blue mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black · Blue
- Artist
- Zack Stella
- Market price
- $0.28
What it does
Flash
2 generic mana blue mana black mana, Return an unblocked attacking Rogue you control to its owner's hand: Put this card from your hand onto the battlefield tapped and attacking.
Whenever Zareth San deals combat damage to a player, you may put target permanent card from that player's graveyard onto the battlefield under your control.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Zareth San, the Trickster was introduced in the 2020 Magic: The Gathering set Zendikar Rising as part of the specialized Rogue-themed commander deck titled Sneak Attack. The character was designed to emphasize the set's return to the plane of Zendikar, a world defined by its dangerous, shifting landscape and high-adventure atmosphere. As a legendary creature, Zareth San draws upon the archetypal rogue playstyle of stealth and opportunistic thievery, fitting seamlessly into the set's focus on party mechanics and adventure-based gameplay.
The card was illustrated by Johannes Voss, a long-standing contributor to the game known for his atmospheric and character-driven art. Voss crafted Zareth San with a distinct Merfolk aesthetic, blending the predatory grace of a rogue with the bioluminescent, aquatic elements common to his species. Upon release, the card was well-received by the Commander community, particularly among players who favor blue-black control decks, due to its ability to cheat powerful permanents onto the battlefield from an opponent's graveyard.
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