Magic: The Gathering

Prognostic Sphinx

Forgotten Realms Commander 90 • rare

Set: Forgotten Realms Commander
Collector number: 90
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 3 generic mana blue mana blue mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Blue
Artist: Steve Prescott
Market price: $0.28

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What it's worth

$0.28market price via TCGplayer · Aug 24, 2026$0.25 – $0.28 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

The Prognostic Sphinx is a rare card that offers a repeatable way to manipulate your deck by scrying whenever it attacks. This ability allows players to curate their future draws, providing a strategic advantage by ensuring you consistently find the resources needed to control the flow of the game.

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Card face

What it does

Flying

Discard a card: This creature gains hexproof until end of turn. Tap it.

Whenever this creature attacks, scry 3.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Prognostic Sphinx was originally printed as a rare creature in the Born of the Gods expansion for Magic: The Gathering in 2014, designed to reinforce the Theros block's focus on scrying and manipulation of the library. It was later reprinted as part of the Forgotten Realms Commander set, released in 2021 to coincide with the crossover between Wizards of the Coast's premier trading card game and the iconic tabletop roleplaying setting of Dungeons & Dragons.

The illustration for the card was created by artist Daarken, known for a distinctively moody and atmospheric fantasy style. The design emphasizes the sphinx's connection to divination through a blend of ethereal aesthetics and regal, imposing anatomy, fitting the theme of a guardian that watches over the flow of time and knowledge. Upon its introduction, players valued the card for its resilient hexproof ability and its utility in decks that prioritize deck control and card advantage.

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About

About Prognostic Sphinx

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