Sphinx Sovereign
~$1.92 low · ~$6.61 high
Multicolor. Artifact Creature — Sphinx
Shards of Alara #196 · Illustrated by Chippy
Shards of Alara #196 · Illustrated by ChippyWhat is Sphinx Sovereign worth?
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Oracle text
Flying
At the beginning of your end step, you gain 3 life if this creature is untapped. Otherwise, each opponent loses 3 life.
6/6
"What rises without legs, whispers without a voice, bites without teeth, and dies without having life?"
Format legality
The only printing of Sphinx Sovereign
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Shards of Alara ala #196· 2008mythic· Cardmarket €1.06 · €2.99 foil | mythic | $1.92 | $6.61 | €1.06€2.99 foil |
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Card details
- First printed
- 2008
- Printings
- 1
- Mana value
- 8
- EDHREC rank
- #20,276 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Keywords
- Flying
- Artist
- Chippy
Rulings (1)
2008-10-01
The ability checks whether Sphinx Sovereign is tapped or untapped at the time the ability resolves. If Sphinx Sovereign is no longer on the battlefield by then, the ability checks whether Sphinx Sovereign was tapped or untapped at the time it left the battlefield.
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