Sphinx of Jwar Isle
Commander 2018 103 • rare
- Set
- Commander 2018
- Collector number
- 103
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Justin Sweet
- Market price
- $0.20
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
Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC. Card text via Scryfall. Not approved or endorsed by Wizards. As of the last catalogue refresh.
Where to find one
Search for Sphinx of Jwar Isle on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
The Sphinx of Jwar Isle was originally introduced in the 2009 Zendikar set, designed to showcase the set's focus on land mechanics and exploration. As a rare creature, it features a unique ability that allows the player to look at the top card of their library at any time, emphasizing the theme of hidden knowledge and strategic foresight associated with Sphinxes in Magic: The Gathering lore.
This particular version, numbered 103 in the Commander 2018 release, retains the iconic illustration by Greg Staples. Staples, a long-time contributor to the game, employed a dramatic lighting style to emphasize the Sphinx's imposing presence and the mystical nature of the Jwar Isle ruins. The card was included in the Subjective Reality deck, a preconstructed offering designed to support players interested in top-deck manipulation strategies.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real cards collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Sphinx of Jwar Isle
Sphinx of Jwar Isle is a card in the Magic: The Gathering catalog on collecto.rs. Commander 2018 103 • rare. Catalog data is sourced from Scryfall. No public cards collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Sphinx of Jwar Isle on collecto.rs?
Sphinx of Jwar Isle doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Sphinx of Jwar Isle?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your card, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other magic: the gathering collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Sphinx of Jwar Isle catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Sphinx of Jwar Isle is sourced from Scryfall. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs cards tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your cards is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every card you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
