Magister Sphinx
Double Masters 2022 247 • rare
- Set
- Double Masters 2022
- Collector number
- 247
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana white mana blue mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black · Blue · White
- Artist
- Steven Belledin
- Market price
- $1.46
What it does
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."
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
Magister Sphinx was originally introduced in the Shards of Alara set in 2008 as part of the Esper shard, a plane defined by its reliance on ether and artifacts. The card was designed to embody the intersection of blue and black mana, utilizing a powerful life-total swapping ability that reflected the calculated, cold nature of its faction. It quickly became a staple in Commander formats due to its ability to swing the momentum of a game instantly.
The 2022 Double Masters version features art by Volkan Baga, who brought a refined, regal aesthetic to the creature. This printing was specifically curated for the Double Masters 2022 release, which focused on high-powered reprints for veteran players. The reception was positive among collectors who appreciated the return of the iconic Sphinx in a modern, stylized frame, solidifying its place as a desirable centerpiece for artifact-themed decks.
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