Sphinx Sovereign
Sphinx Sovereign is a Mythic Artifact Creature — Sphinx from Shards of Alara (196) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {4}{W}{U}{U}{B}. Color identity: B, U, W. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $5.81 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Sphinx Sovereign suits collectors and players working on Shards of Alara who need the Mythic slot. Treat $5.81 as a starting reference only — verify finish, border treatment, and condition before paying premium singles prices.
What is Sphinx Sovereign from Shards of Alara?
Sphinx Sovereign is a Artifact Creature — Sphinx in Shards of Alara numbered 196. Mana cost {4}{W}{U}{U}{B}. Color identity: B, U, W. Sphinx Sovereign (196) is a chase-tier Mythic Artifact Creature — Sphinx in Shards of Alara. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
What is Sphinx Sovereign worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $5.81 for Sphinx Sovereign. Low and high spread runs $5.81 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.92; foil: $5.81; Normal: $1.38. This printing is from Shards of Alara. Collector number 196 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Shards of Alara |
|---|---|
| Number | 196 |
| Rarity | Mythic |
| TCGPlayer USD | $5.81 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.92 |
| cardmarket | $0.92 |
| foil | $5.81 |
| Normal | $1.38 |
Card stats
| Colors | B, U, W |
|---|---|
| Power | 6 |
How collectible is Sphinx Sovereign?
Sphinx Sovereign is a Mythic printing in Shards of Alara. Chase-tier slots combine scarcity, art, and format demand — prices move with reprint news and tournament results. This printing is from Shards of Alara. Collector number 196 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Sphinx Sovereign?
Sphinx Sovereign lists as Artifact Creature — Sphinx with keywords Flying. Artist: Chippy. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Shards of Alara. Collector number 196 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Sphinx Sovereign (196) is a chase-tier Mythic Artifact Creature — Sphinx in Shards of Alara. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
Pros
- Sphinx Sovereign is catalogued as Mythic Artifact Creature — Sphinx in Shards of Alara, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $5.81 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.92; foil: $5.81; Normal: $1.38).
- Mana cost {4}{W}{U}{U}{B} and type line Artifact Creature — Sphinx help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Use $5.81 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Sphinx Sovereign from Shards of Alara?
Sphinx Sovereign is a Mythic Artifact Creature — Sphinx from Shards of Alara numbered 196 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Sphinx Sovereign worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $5.81 for ungraded Sphinx Sovereign. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Sphinx Sovereign?
Sphinx Sovereign is catalogued as Mythic in Shards of Alara. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Sphinx Sovereign legal in Commander or Standard?
Sphinx Sovereign shows format legality in modern, legacy, vintage, penny based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Why does Sphinx Sovereign trade at a premium?
Sphinx Sovereign combines Mythic scarcity with art, finish, and format demand. Chase slots often move on reprint rumors, tournament results, and condition-sensitive buyer interest. This printing is from Shards of Alara.
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