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Sphinx of Jwar Isle
ZEN · Zendikar #68 · Rare · released 2009-10-02
{4}{U}{U}
Creature — Sphinx
Flying
Shroud (This creature can't be the target of spells or abilities.)
You may look at the top card of your library any time.
"Even if the sphinxes do know the location of every relic, getting one to talk is harder than just searching yourself."
—Sachir, Akoum Expeditionary House
Sphinx of Jwar Isle is a rare blue creature from Zendikar (2009). It has been printed 5 times across 5 sets, from 2009 to 2018. Recent market prices range from $0.20 to $0.98 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
USD$0.34
USD Foil$0.98
Format legality
Where you can play Sphinx of Jwar Isle in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (5)
Prices range from $0.20 to $0.98 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Commander 2018 at $0.20.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zendikar This page | 68 | Rare | $0.34 | $0.98 |
| Salvat 2011 | 55 | Rare | — | — |
| Commander 2014 | 126 | Rare | $0.24 | — |
| Archenemy: Nicol Bolas | 28 | Rare | $0.31 | — |
| Commander 2018 | 103 | Rare | $0.20 | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).
- 2009-10-01Essentially, Sphinx of Jwar Isle lets you play with the top card of your library revealed only to you. Knowing what that card is becomes part of the information you have access to, just like you can look at the cards in your hand. You may look at the top card of your library whenever you want, even if you don’t have priority. This action doesn’t use the stack.
- 2009-10-01If the top card of your library changes during the process of casting a spell or activating an ability, you can’t look at the new top card until the process of casting the spell or activating the ability ends (all targets are chosen, all costs are paid, and so on).
Frequently asked questions
Is Sphinx of Jwar Isle legal in Commander?
Yes — Sphinx of Jwar Isle is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Sphinx of Jwar Isle legal in?
Sphinx of Jwar Isle is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Sphinx of Jwar Isle been printed?
Sphinx of Jwar Isle has been printed 5 times across 5 sets, from 2009 to 2018.
What is the cheapest printing of Sphinx of Jwar Isle?
The cheapest printing is Commander 2018 (#103) at about $0.20.
Who illustrated Sphinx of Jwar Isle?
This printing of Sphinx of Jwar Isle was illustrated by Justin Sweet.