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Sphinx Sovereign
ALA · Shards of Alara #196 · Mythic · released 2008-10-03
{4}{W}{U}{U}{B}
Artifact Creature — Sphinx
Flying
At the beginning of your end step, you gain 3 life if this creature is untapped. Otherwise, each opponent loses 3 life.
"What rises without legs, whispers without a voice, bites without teeth, and dies without having life?"
Sphinx Sovereign is a mythic multicolored creature from Shards of Alara (2008). Recent market prices range from $1.91 to $6.61 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
USD$1.34
USD Foil$5.85
Format legality
Where you can play Sphinx Sovereign in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings
Prices range from $1.91 to $6.61 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Shards of Alara at $1.91.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shards of Alara This page | 196 | Mythic | $1.91 | $6.61 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (1).
- 2008-10-01The ability checks whether Sphinx Sovereign is tapped or untapped at the time the ability resolves. If Sphinx Sovereign is no longer on the battlefield by then, the ability checks whether Sphinx Sovereign was tapped or untapped at the time it left the battlefield.
Frequently asked questions
Is Sphinx Sovereign legal in Commander?
Yes — Sphinx Sovereign is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Sphinx Sovereign legal in?
Sphinx Sovereign is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Sphinx Sovereign been printed?
Sphinx Sovereign has a single printing, released in 2008.
What is the cheapest printing of Sphinx Sovereign?
The cheapest printing is Shards of Alara (#196) at about $1.91.
Who illustrated Sphinx Sovereign?
This printing of Sphinx Sovereign was illustrated by Chippy.