Master the Battlefield with Zidane's Cunning
Zidane, Tantalus Thief brings a dynamic edge to your Magic: The Gathering deck from the Universes Beyond: FINAL FANTASY set. This legendary creature offers an immediate tactical advantage by allowing you to seize control of an opponent’s creature the moment it enters the battlefield. With a mana cost of {3}{R}{W}, Zidane’s ability to untap the stolen creature and grant it lifelink and haste until end of turn creates opportunities to deal unexpected damage or disrupt your opponent’s defenses efficiently.
Beyond his initial impact, Zidane’s secondary effect rewards you whenever an opponent turns your permanents against you. The creation of Treasure tokens provides a reliable source of mana ramp, enabling further plays and increasing your board’s resilience. As a 3/3 Human Mutant Scout, Zidane balances solid stats with disruptive potential, making him a practical choice for decks aiming to manipulate control and tempo.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost: {3}{R}{W}
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Card Type: Legendary Creature
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Subtypes: Human Mutant Scout
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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.
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Power / Toughness: 3/3