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Conundrum Sphinx Magic 2011 MTG card
M11 #51 · Art by Michael Komarck
M11 set symbol, RareMagic 2011#51Rare

Conundrum Sphinx

Creature · SphinxFlying
TCGplayer market · M11 #51 nonfoil
$0.28 +7.7% +$0.02, 7 days
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30 days
+12.0%
EDHREC rank
#16,938 Up 245 in 30 days
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Conundrum Sphinx Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.28, up 7.7% over 7 days, up 12.0% over 30 days, down 12.5% over 90 days.

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Conundrum Sphinx Printings & Prices

Conundrum Sphinx has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.

M11 set symbol, RareM11 #51
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CMD set symbol, RareCMD #42
C18 set symbol, RareC18 #84

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Conundrum Sphinx Rules Text & Legality

Conundrum Sphinx

Flying

Whenever this creature attacks, each player chooses a card name. Then each player reveals the top card of their library. If the card a player revealed has the name they chose, that player puts it into their hand. If it doesn't, that player puts it on the bottom of their library.

Conundrum Sphinx is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.

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Conundrum Sphinx Rulings

  • Aug 15, 2010

    First the player whose turn it is names a card, then each other player in turn order does the same. Then each player reveals the top card of their library at the same time.

  • Aug 15, 2010

    If a card a player reveals this way is the card that particular player named, they must put it into their hand. Otherwise, they must put it on the bottom of their library, even if it’s the card a different player named. In no cases can a player leave the revealed card on top of their library.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Conundrum Sphinx has been reprinted 4 times.

  • Jul 16, 2010M11 set symbol, RareMagic 2011M11 #51
  • Jul 16, 2010M11 set symbol, RareMagic 2011 · foilM11 #51
  • Jun 17, 2011CMD set symbol, RareCommander 2011CMD #42
  • Aug 10, 2018C18 set symbol, RareCommander 2018C18 #84

Conundrum Sphinx in Commander

Conundrum Sphinx is the #16,938 most-played card on EDHREC, up 245 places over the last 30 days.

#16,938 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Up 245 in 30 days

Conundrum Sphinx FAQ

How much is Conundrum Sphinx worth?

Conundrum Sphinx is worth about $0.28 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

Is Conundrum Sphinx legal in Commander?

Yes. Conundrum Sphinx is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.

Has Conundrum Sphinx been reprinted?

Yes. Conundrum Sphinx has been reprinted 4 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Conundrum Sphinx cheap?

Conundrum Sphinx trades at about $0.28; 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#16,938 on EDHREC).

What can I play instead of Conundrum Sphinx?

Cards that fill a similar role include Petra Sphinx, Master of Predicaments, Sphinx Ambassador.