Windreader Sphinx
Foundations Jumpstart 391 • rare
- Set
- Foundations Jumpstart
- Collector number
- 391
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 5 generic mana blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Min Yum
- Market price
- $0.29
What it does
Flying
Whenever a creature with flying attacks, you may draw a card.
"Your mind is too filled with foolish concerns to hear the subtle whispers that the breeze brings."
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
Windreader Sphinx was originally introduced as a mythic rare card in the Magic: The Gathering set Magic 2014, designed as a high-cost flying creature that rewards players for aggressively attacking with flying units. The creature design captures the essence of a scholarly, aerial entity, fitting the blue color identity's focus on information gathering and flight. Its inclusion in the Foundations Jumpstart set, numbered 391, serves as a functional reprint that maintains its role as a powerful late-game engine for limited formats.
The art and mechanical identity of the Sphinx were crafted to emphasize the archetype of the 'riddle-solving' guardian common in fantasy lore. While the card is not a tournament staple, it remains a beloved inclusion for Commander players who appreciate its ability to generate card advantage based on board presence. Its design reflects the broader aesthetic direction of Magic's Core Sets, which often blend classic fantasy tropes with mechanics that are straightforward yet impactful in casual play.
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