Sphinx of Jwar Isle
Commander 2014 126 • rare
- Set
- Commander 2014
- Collector number
- 126
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Justin Sweet
- Market price
- $0.22
What it does
Flying
Shroud (This creature can't be the target of spells or abilities.)
You may look at the top card of your library any time.
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
The Sphinx of Jwar Isle was originally introduced in the Zendikar expansion of 2009, reflecting the set's themes of exploration, adventure, and the mysterious, trap-filled landscapes of the plane of Zendikar. It was later reprinted as part of the Commander 2014 series, which featured preconstructed decks centered around iconic planeswalkers and strategic archetypes, allowing players to utilize the creature's unique ability to peek at the top card of their library for better card advantage and strategic planning.
The card's artwork, illustrated by the artist Dan Dos Santos, leans heavily into the fantastical and ethereal nature of a Sphinx, portraying the creature with a sense of immense scale and ancient intelligence that fits the high-fantasy aesthetic of Magic: The Gathering. As a piece of functional card game design, the Sphinx was well-received by players for its balance of evasion, thanks to the shroud mechanic, and its consistent utility in control-oriented decks that rely on deck manipulation.
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