Sphinx of Uthuun
Duel Decks: Venser vs. Koth 22 • rare
- Set
- Duel Decks: Venser vs. Koth
- Collector number
- 22
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 5 generic mana blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Kekai Kotaki
- Market price
- $0.24
What it does
Flying
When this creature enters, reveal the top five cards of your library. An opponent separates those cards into two piles. Put one pile into your hand and the other into your graveyard.
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 Uthuun was first released in 2011 as part of the Duel Decks: Venser vs. Koth set. This product was designed to showcase the thematic rivalry between the planeswalkers Venser and Koth of the Hammer, reflecting the ongoing conflict of the Scars of Mirrodin block. The card itself represents the faction of New Phyrexia's opponents, drawing upon the lore of the Vedalken and their efforts to preserve the original soul of the plane.
The card was illustrated by the artist Jana Schirmer and Johannes Voss. Their collaborative style is noted for a polished, digital fantasy aesthetic that emphasizes the ethereal and imposing nature of the sphinx creature type. Upon its release, the card gained recognition among players for its powerful 'enters-the-battlefield' ability, which mimics the effect of the classic card Fact or Fiction, making it a reliable staple in blue control strategies.
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