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Sphinx Sovereign
ARTIFACT CREATURE — SPHINX Mythic
Shards of Alara EDHREC #21,938
$1.33
+2.3%
7 days
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Sphinx Sovereign price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $1.33.
Sphinx Sovereign Price Summary
Sphinx Sovereign's current headline price is $1.33.
Sphinx Sovereign Printings & Prices
1 printings
Sphinx Sovereign has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Sphinx Sovereign: Buylist Offers
4 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | ALA #196 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | ALA #196 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | ALA #196 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ALA #196 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Sphinx Sovereign Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Flying
At the beginning of your end step, you gain 3 life if this creature is untapped. Otherwise, each opponent loses 3 life.
""What rises without legs, whispers without a voice, bites without teeth, and dies without having life?""
Sphinx Sovereign 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
Sphinx Sovereign Rulings
1 most recent
- Oct 1, 2008 The ability checks whether Sphinx Sovereign is tapped or untapped at the time the ability resolves. If Sphinx Sovereign is no longer on the battlefield by then, the ability checks whether Sphinx Sovereign was tapped or untapped at the time it left the battlefield.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
2 printings
Sphinx Sovereign has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALA #196 | 2008-10-03 | Mythic | Standard |
| ALA #196 | 2008-10-03 | Mythic | Standard |
Sphinx Sovereign in Commander
Sphinx Sovereign is the #21,938 most-played card on EDHREC, up 654 places over the last 30 days.
Sphinx Sovereign FAQ
How much is Sphinx Sovereign worth?
Sphinx Sovereign is worth about $1.33 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Sphinx Sovereign legal in Commander?
Yes — Sphinx Sovereign is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Sphinx Sovereign been reprinted?
Yes — Sphinx Sovereign has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Sphinx Sovereign cheap?
Sphinx Sovereign trades at about $1.33 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#21,938 on EDHREC).