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Magister Sphinx
ARTIFACT CREATURE — SPHINX Rare
Archenemy EDHREC #8,209
$0.50
+11.1%
7 days
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Magister Sphinx Price Summary
Magister Sphinx's current headline price is $0.50.
Magister Sphinx Printings & Prices
4 printings
Magister Sphinx has 4 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil, foil and etched finishes, including inverted treatments.
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Sell Magister Sphinx: Buylist Offers
10 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | 2X2 #519 | Etched | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 2X2 #519 | Etched | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | CON #116 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | CON #116 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | CON #116 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ARC #89 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | ARC #89 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 2X2 #247 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | 2X2 #247 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | 2X2 #247 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Magister Sphinx Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Flying
When this creature enters, target player's life total becomes 10.
""These benighted worlds are thick with ignorance. I will educate them. They will listen, or they will die.""
Magister Sphinx is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Magister Sphinx Rulings
3 most recent
- Jun 15, 2010 In a Two-Headed Giant game, this ability basically causes the team's life total to become 10, but only the targeted player is considered to have actually gained or lost life.
- Feb 1, 2009 For a player's life total to become 10, what actually happens is that the player gains or loses the appropriate amount of life. For example, if the targeted player's life total is 4 when this ability resolves, it will cause that player to gain 6 life; alternately, if the targeted player's life total is 17 when this ability resolves, it will cause that player to lose 7 life. Other cards that interact with life gain or life loss will interact with this effect accordingly.
- Feb 1, 2009 This ability is not optional.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
6 printings
Magister Sphinx has been reprinted 6 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2X2 #247 | 2022-07-08 | Rare | Standard |
| 2X2 #519 | 2022-07-08 | Rare | Inverted |
| 2X2 #247 | 2022-07-08 | Rare | Standard |
| ARC #89 | 2010-06-18 | Rare | Standard |
| CON #116 | 2009-02-06 | Rare | Standard |
| CON #116 | 2009-02-06 | Rare | Standard |
2X2 #247 
CON #116 Magister Sphinx in Commander
Magister Sphinx is the #8,209 most-played card on EDHREC, up 278 places over the last 30 days.
Magister Sphinx FAQ
How much is Magister Sphinx worth?
Magister Sphinx is worth about $0.50 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 22, 2026.
Is Magister Sphinx legal in Commander?
Yes — Magister Sphinx is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Magister Sphinx been reprinted?
Yes — Magister Sphinx has been reprinted 6 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Magister Sphinx cheap?
Magister Sphinx trades at about $0.50 — 6 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#8,209 on EDHREC).