Riddlemaster Sphinx
Core Set 2020 317 • rare
- Set
- Core Set 2020
- Collector number
- 317
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Ryan Yee
- Market price
- $0.32
What it does
Flying (This creature can't be blocked except by creatures with flying or reach.)
When this creature enters, you may return target creature an opponent controls to its owner's hand.
"Safe passage requires only a simple answer to a simple question, traveler."
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
The Riddlemaster Sphinx was released in 2019 as part of the Magic: The Gathering Core Set 2020. This set was designed to provide a foundational entry point for new players while offering strategic depth for veterans, often reintroducing iconic creature types like the Sphinx to emphasize the game's high-fantasy roots. The card was specifically crafted to support the blue color identity, focusing on utility and board manipulation through its ability to tap creatures.
The card features artwork by illustration veteran Svetlin Velinov, a long-time contributor to the game known for his dramatic lighting and intricate creature designs. Velinov’s portrayal emphasizes the sphinx’s role as a guardian of knowledge and a tactical obstacle, utilizing a color palette that aligns with the traditional blue aesthetic of mystery and intellect. Upon release, the card was received as a solid limited-format inclusion, valued for its ability to neutralize threats during combat phases.
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