Sharding Sphinx
Shards of Alara 55 • rare
- Set
- Shards of Alara
- Collector number
- 55
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Michael Bruinsma
- Market price
- $0.28
What it does
Flying
Whenever an artifact creature you control deals combat damage to a player, you may create a 1/1 blue Thopter artifact creature token with flying.
Whether mechanical or biological, life finds a way to propagate itself.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Sharding Sphinx was released in 2008 as part of the Shards of Alara set, a pivotal expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game that introduced the concept of three-colored 'shards' representing distinct magical philosophies. The card was designed to highlight the Esper shard, a plane obsessed with artificial perfection and the integration of metal into living tissue, fitting the mechanical theme of triggering abilities when artifact creatures deal combat damage.
The artwork for the card was created by Aleksi Briclot, a celebrated illustrator known for his high-fantasy aesthetic and defined digital painting style. Briclot's design emphasizes the sphinx's blend of biological grace and mechanical artifice, aiming to convey the cold, calculated nature of Esper. Upon its release, the card became a staple in artifact-themed decks, appreciated by players for its synergy with other mechanical creatures and its enduring utility in the Commander format.
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