Conundrum Sphinx
Magic 2011 51 • rare
- Set
- Magic 2011
- Collector number
- 51
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Michael Komarck
- Market price
- $0.15
What it does
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.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Conundrum Sphinx was released in 2010 as part of the Magic 2011 core set, a milestone for Wizards of the Coast as it marked the first time the game utilized a recurring core set structure with a higher percentage of new card designs. The Sphinx was created to provide a high-value blue creature that synergized with the 'scry' mechanic, which was reintroduced during this era to improve deck consistency and player agency.
The artwork was commissioned from Michael Komarck, a prolific illustrator known for his dramatic, high-fantasy style. Komarck focused on capturing the enigmatic and fluid nature of the creature, utilizing a cool color palette and intricate linework to emphasize the Sphinx's connection to the mysteries of the library and the shifting sands of time. Upon its release, it was regarded by the community as a solid mid-tier rare, frequently utilized in control-oriented archetypes for its reliable ability to manipulate the deck's future draws.
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