Magic: The Gathering

Vexing Sphinx

Coldsnap 50 • rare

Set: Coldsnap
Collector number: 50
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 1 generic mana blue mana blue mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Blue
Artist: Lars Grant-West
Market price: $0.37

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Market

What it's worth

$0.37market price via TCGplayer · Aug 21, 2026$0.35 – $0.37 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare card from the Coldsnap set, the Vexing Sphinx is a notable addition for those focusing on collection completion. Its design represents a specific era of card mechanics, making it a thoughtful piece for anyone documenting the history of the game through its individual releases.

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Card face

What it does

Flying

Cumulative upkeep—Discard a card. (At the beginning of your upkeep, put an age counter on this permanent, then sacrifice it unless you pay its upkeep cost for each age counter on it.)

When this creature dies, draw a card for each age counter on it.

Formats

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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About

About Vexing Sphinx

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