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Zaffai, Thunder Conductor

Zaffai, Thunder Conductor

Legendary Creature — Human Shaman1/4$1.82

Magecraft — Whenever you cast or copy an instant or sorcery spell, scry 1. If that spell's mana value is 5 or greater, create a 4/4 blue and red Elemental creature token. If that spell's mana value is 10 or greater, Zaffai deals 10 damage to an opponent chosen at random.

Legal in Commander

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Combos 3

  • Zaffai, Thunder Conductor + Chain of Smog

    • Infinite magecraft triggers
    • Infinite scry 1

    Mana needed: 23 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Steps

    Cast Chain of Smog by paying {1}{B}, targeting yourself. Zaffai triggers, causing you to scry 1. Resolve Chain of Smog, causing you to discard two cards and copy Chain of Smog, targeting yourself. Repeat from step 2.

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  • Zaffai, Thunder Conductor + Chain of Acid

    • Infinite magecraft triggers
    • Infinite scry 1

    Mana needed: 3 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Before you start

    You control an indestructible noncreature permanent.

    Steps

    Cast Chain of Acid by paying {3}{G}, targeting an indestructible noncreature permanent you control. Zaffai triggers, causing you to scry 1. Resolve Chain of Acid, destroying nothing and causing you to copy Chain of Acid, targeting an indestructible noncreature permanent you control. Repeat from step 2.

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  • Zaffai, Thunder Conductor + Dual Casting + Intruder Alarm

    • Infinite copies of instant or sorcery spells you cast
    • Infinite creature tokens
    • Infinite mana creatures you control can produce
    • Infinite untap of creatures

    1 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Before you start

    Dual Casting attached to a creature without summoning sickness. You have an instant or sorcery card in hand with mana value five or greater, and enough mana to cast it. Creatures you control can tap to produce at least {R}.

    Steps

    Cast any instant or sorcery with mana value five or greater by paying its mana cost. Zaffai triggers, causing you to scry 1 and create a 4/4 Elemental creature token. The Elemental enters the battlefield, triggering Intruder Alarm, untapping all creatures. Activate all mana-producing creatures you control by tapping them, adding at least {R}. Activate the creature with Dual Casting attached by paying {R} and tapping it, copying the instant or sorcery spell you cast. Repeat from step 2.

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Combo data from Commander Spellbook. Only combos of 2 or 3 named cards are listed.

Best commanders

Commanders whose abilities work with this card and share its colors, from what the cards do.

  1. Ral, Monsoon Mage // Ral, Leyline ProdigyRal, Monsoon Mage // Ral, Leyline Prodigy reduces your spell costs, which Zaffai, Thunder Conductor can use because it rewards an Instant or sorcery.
  2. Mizzix of the IzmagnusMizzix of the Izmagnus reduces your spell costs, which Zaffai, Thunder Conductor can use because it rewards an Instant or sorcery.
  3. Magnus the RedMagnus the Red reduces your spell costs, which Zaffai, Thunder Conductor can use because it rewards an Instant or sorcery.
  4. Avatar Aang // Aang, Master of ElementsAvatar Aang // Aang, Master of Elements reduces your spell costs, which Zaffai, Thunder Conductor can use because it rewards an Instant or sorcery.
  5. Kaza, Roil ChaserKaza, Roil Chaser reduces your spell costs, which Zaffai, Thunder Conductor can use because it rewards an Instant or sorcery.
  6. Hinata, Dawn-CrownedHinata, Dawn-Crowned reduces your spell costs, which Zaffai, Thunder Conductor can use because it rewards an Instant or sorcery.
  7. Vadrik, Astral ArchmageVadrik, Astral Archmage reduces your spell costs, which Zaffai, Thunder Conductor can use because it rewards an Instant or sorcery.
  8. Melek, Reforged ResearcherMelek, Reforged Researcher reduces your spell costs, which Zaffai, Thunder Conductor can use because it rewards an Instant or sorcery.
  9. Iron Lad, Young AvengerIron Lad, Young Avenger reduces your spell costs, which Zaffai, Thunder Conductor can use because it rewards an Instant or sorcery.
  10. Leonardo, the BalanceZaffai, Thunder Conductor makes creature tokens, which Leonardo, the Balance can use because it rewards having/making creature tokens.

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