Sphinx of the Steel Wind
Commander 2013 217 • mythic
- Set
- Commander 2013
- Collector number
- 217
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 5 generic mana white mana blue mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black · Blue · White
- Artist
- Kev Walker
- Market price
- $0.64
What it does
Flying, first strike, vigilance, lifelink, protection from red and from green
No one has properly answered her favorite riddle: "Why should I spare your life?"
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
Sphinx of the Steel Wind was originally printed in the Shards of Alara set in 2008, designed to represent the Esper shard of the Alara plane, a world defined by its focus on artifacts and the integration of metal with living beings. As a powerful creature featuring keyword abilities common to the Esper color identity, such as lifelink and protection, it serves as a quintessential example of the block's thematic emphasis on complex, synergistic mechanical interactions.
The 2013 Commander printing serves as a notable reprint for this card, featured in the Evasive Maneuvers deck. The original illustration by Greg Staples captures the creature's metallic, imposing aesthetic, utilizing high-contrast lighting to highlight its intricate, clockwork-like wings. Upon its release, it was lauded by players for its effectiveness in high-mana formats, where its combination of defensive keywords and aggressive stats made it a reliable finisher.
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