Prognostic Sphinx
Prognostic Sphinx Price Summary
As of Aug 1, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Prognostic Sphinx is $0.12 (THS #60), and the most expensive is $0.32 (DSC #124). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.12, up 9.1% over 7 days, up 9.1% over 30 days, down 20.0% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.33 (2026).
Prognostic Sphinx Printings & Prices
Prognostic Sphinx has 5 tracked printings across 5 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Prognostic Sphinx: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.09 cash for CP1 #1 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 85% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | CP1 #1 | Foil | $0.09 | $0.59 | 85% |
| Card Kingdom | THS #60 | Foil | $0.08 | $0.49 | 84% |
| Card Kingdom | DSC #124 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.49 | 94% |
| Card Kingdom | E01 #26 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.49 | 94% |
| Card Kingdom | AFC #90 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.49 | 94% |
| Card Kingdom | THS #60 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.49 | 94% |
Prognostic Sphinx Rules Text & Legality
Flying
Discard a card: This creature gains hexproof until end of turn. Tap it.
Whenever this creature attacks, scry 3.
Prognostic Sphinx is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Prognostic Sphinx Rulings
- Sep 15, 2013 Scry appears on some spells and abilities with one or more targets. If all of the spell or ability's targets are illegal when it tries to resolve, it won't resolve and none of its effects will happen. You won't scry.
- Sep 15, 2013 When you scry, you may put all the cards you look at back on top of your library, you may put all of those cards on the bottom of your library, or you may put some of those cards on top and the rest of them on the bottom.
- Sep 15, 2013 You can activate Prognostic Sphinx's ability even if it's already tapped.
- Sep 15, 2013 You choose how to order cards returned to your library after scrying no matter where you put them.
- Sep 15, 2013 You perform the actions stated on a card in sequence. For some spells and abilities, that means you'll scry last. For others, that means you'll scry and then perform other actions.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Prognostic Sphinx has been reprinted 6 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DSC #124 | 2024-09-27 | Rare | Standard | $0.03 | $0.07 | $0.11 |
| AFC #90 | 2021-07-23 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — |
| E01 #26 | 2017-06-16 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — |
| CP1 #1 | 2014-07-18 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — |
| THS #60 | 2013-09-27 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — |
| THS #60 | 2013-09-27 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — |
DSC #124 
AFC #90 
E01 #26 
CP1 #1 
THS #60 Prognostic Sphinx in Commander
Prognostic Sphinx is the #10,213 most-played card on EDHREC, down 58 places over the last 30 days.
Prognostic Sphinx FAQ
How much is Prognostic Sphinx worth?
Prognostic Sphinx is worth about $0.12 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 1, 2026. Prices range from $0.12 to $0.32 across 5 tracked printings.
Is Prognostic Sphinx legal in Commander?
Yes — Prognostic Sphinx is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Prognostic Sphinx been reprinted?
Yes — Prognostic Sphinx has been reprinted 6 times, with 5 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Prognostic Sphinx cheap?
Prognostic Sphinx trades at about $0.12 — 6 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#10,213 on EDHREC).