Sphinx of Jwar Isle
Zendikar 68 • rare
- Set
- Zendikar
- Collector number
- 68
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Justin Sweet
- Market price
- $0.33
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.
"Even if the sphinxes do know the location of every relic, getting one to talk is harder than just searching yourself."— Sachir, Akoum Expeditionary House
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 released in the 2009 Magic: The Gathering expansion Zendikar, a set defined by its emphasis on land mechanics and high-adventure exploration themes. As a mythic rare, it was designed to be a centerpiece of the blue color identity, offering a powerful flying threat that introduced a unique 'scry' ability, allowing players to look at the top card of their library at any time to gain tactical foresight.
The card’s striking illustration was created by artist Dan Dos Santos, known for his ability to render high-fantasy creatures with a sense of grounded majesty. His depiction of the sphinx emphasizes the mysterious, ancient nature of the Jwar Isle locale, utilizing a cool color palette that complements the card's defensive and manipulative playstyle. Upon its release, the card became a notable inclusion in control decks, praised for the consistency it provided during long-form matches.
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