Sphinx of Magosi
Welcome Deck 2016 6 • rare
- Set
- Welcome Deck 2016
- Collector number
- 6
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana blue mana blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- James Ryman
- Market price
- $0.12
What it does
Flying
2 generic mana blue mana: Draw a card, then put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.
"A riddle is nothing more than a trap for small minds, baited with the promise of understanding."
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 Sphinx of Magosi was first introduced in the Magic: The Gathering Zendikar expansion in 2009, designed to capture the mystical, high-mana essence of the Sphinx creature type. It was later included in the Welcome Deck 2016 as part of Wizards of the Coast's initiative to provide accessible, pre-constructed entry points for new players. The card features art by Aleksi Briclot, whose work is renowned for its atmospheric and cinematic quality, grounding the creature within the game's expansive fantasy lore.
Mechanically, the card allows players to pay mana to draw cards, reflecting the intellectual and often elusive nature of Sphinxes in Magic's multiverse. The design team focused on creating a powerful late-game threat that rewarded players for managing their resources effectively. Upon its release, it became a recognizable staple in introductory decks, appreciated for its evocative illustration and straightforward yet impactful ability that helped newcomers understand the value of card advantage.
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