Curator of Mysteries
Amonkhet 49 • rare
- Set
- Amonkhet
- Collector number
- 49
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Christine Choi
- Market price
- $0.44
What it does
Flying
Whenever you cycle or discard another card, scry 1.
Cycling blue mana (blue mana, Discard this card: Draw a card.)
To consult a sphinx is a test in patience. Perhaps that's the point.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Curator of Mysteries was released in 2017 as part of the Amonkhet expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The set draws heavy thematic inspiration from ancient Egyptian mythology, centering on a plane ruled by the god-pharaoh Nicol Bolas. This specific creature card serves as a representative of the Sphinxes inhabiting this desert world, designed to embody the themes of trial, knowledge, and deception prevalent throughout the set's narrative.
The card was illustrated by the artist Dan Dos Santos, who sought to capture the regal yet enigmatic essence of a Sphinx guardian. Utilizing a palette of golden sands and deep blues, the artwork emphasizes the creature's role as a silent monitor of the city's trials. Upon its release, the card gained recognition among players for its efficiency as a flying threat and its utility in decks focused on cycling, which was a primary mechanical keyword for the Amonkhet set.
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