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Petra Sphinx
ME1 · Masters Edition #23 · Rare · released 2007-09-10
{2}{W}{W}{W}
Creature — Sphinx
{T}: Target player chooses a card name, then reveals the top card of their library. If that card has the chosen name, that player puts it into their hand. If it doesn't, the player puts it into their graveyard.
What walks on four legs in the morning, two legs in the afternoon, and three legs in the evening?
Petra Sphinx is a rare white creature from Masters Edition (2007). It has been printed 4 times across 4 sets, from 1994 to 2007. Recent market prices range from $0.35 to $9.96 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
Format legality
Where you can play Petra Sphinx in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (4)
Prices range from $0.35 to $9.96 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Chronicles at $0.35.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legends | 30 | Rare | $9.96 | — |
| Chronicles | 10 | Rare | $0.35 | — |
| Chronicles Foreign Black Border | 10 | Rare | — | — |
| Masters Edition This page | 23 | Rare | — | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (1).
- 2004-10-04If the targeted player’s library is empty, that player still names a card, but nothing further happens. That player will not lose the game.
Frequently asked questions
Is Petra Sphinx legal in Commander?
Yes — Petra Sphinx is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Petra Sphinx legal in?
Petra Sphinx is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Petra Sphinx been printed?
Petra Sphinx has been printed 4 times across 4 sets, from 1994 to 2007.
What is the cheapest printing of Petra Sphinx?
The cheapest printing is Chronicles (#10) at about $0.35.
Who illustrated Petra Sphinx?
This printing of Petra Sphinx was illustrated by Sandra Everingham.