Quick Answer

Zidane, Tantalus Thief is a uncommon Legendary Creature — Human Mutant Scout from FIN (FIN) costing {3}{R}{W}. Current price: $0.08 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Zidane, Tantalus Thief MTG card

Zidane, Tantalus Thief

Legendary Creature — Human Mutant Scout

Card Text

When Zidane enters, gain control of target creature an opponent controls until end of turn. Untap it. It gains lifelink and haste until end of turn. Whenever an opponent gains control of a permanent from you, create a Treasure token.

Card Stats

3/3 uncommon CMC: 5.0 FIN FIN 🎨 Eiji Kaneda
Treasure

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.08
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TCGPlayer
$0.20
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.09
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Cardmarket
€0.21
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Alchemy Legal
Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (5 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Zidane, Tantalus Thief? Basics

Zidane, Tantalus Thief is a Legendary Creature — Human Mutant Scout card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When Zidane enters, gain control of target creature an opponent controls until end of turn. Untap it. It gains lifelink and haste until end of turn. Whenever an opponent gains control of a permanent from you, create a Treasure token."

How much mana does Zidane, Tantalus Thief cost to cast? Basics

Zidane, Tantalus Thief has a mana cost of {3}{R}{W}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R, W mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Zidane, Tantalus Thief's mana cost of {3}{R}{W} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Zidane, Tantalus Thief has a mana value of 5.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Zidane, Tantalus Thief's current oracle text is: "When Zidane enters, gain control of target creature an opponent controls until end of turn. Untap it. It gains lifelink and haste until end of turn. Whenever an opponent gains control of a permanent from you, create a Treasure token."

What is the current price of Zidane, Tantalus Thief? Pricing

The current market price for Zidane, Tantalus Thief is approximately $0.08 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.2 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.09 EUR.

Where can I buy Zidane, Tantalus Thief? Pricing

You can purchase Zidane, Tantalus Thief from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Zidane, Tantalus Thief normal: $0.08 | foil: $0.2

Is Zidane, Tantalus Thief legal in Standard? Legality

Zidane, Tantalus Thief is Legal in Standard format.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Zidane, Tantalus Thief legal in Modern? Legality

Zidane, Tantalus Thief is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Zidane, Tantalus Thief legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Zidane, Tantalus Thief is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Zidane, Tantalus Thief legal in Pioneer? Legality

Zidane, Tantalus Thief is Legal in Pioneer format.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Zidane, Tantalus Thief legal in Legacy? Legality

Zidane, Tantalus Thief is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Zidane, Tantalus Thief legal in Vintage? Legality

Zidane, Tantalus Thief is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Zidane, Tantalus Thief legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Zidane, Tantalus Thief in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Zidane, Tantalus Thief from? Details

This printing of Zidane, Tantalus Thief is from FIN (FIN), with collector number 251.

Zidane, Tantalus Thief may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Zidane, Tantalus Thief's rarity? Details

Zidane, Tantalus Thief is a uncommon card in FIN.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Zidane, Tantalus Thief? Details

Zidane, Tantalus Thief was illustrated by Eiji Kaneda.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Zidane, Tantalus Thief's power and toughness? Details

Zidane, Tantalus Thief is a 3/3 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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