Sphinx's Herald
Sphinx's Herald is a Uncommon Artifact Creature — Vedalken Wizard from Shards of Alara (58) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.28 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Sphinx's Herald suits collectors and players working on Shards of Alara who need the Uncommon slot. This is typically a low-cost slot for master sets; avoid overpaying unless you need a specific finish or near-mint condition.
What is Sphinx's Herald from Shards of Alara?
Sphinx's Herald is a Artifact Creature — Vedalken Wizard in Shards of Alara numbered 58. Mana cost {U}. Color identity: U. Sphinx's Herald (58) from Shards of Alara should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Shards of Alara.
What is Sphinx's Herald worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.28 for Sphinx's Herald. Low and high spread runs $0.28 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.11; foil: $0.28; Normal: $0.06. This printing is from Shards of Alara. Collector number 58 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Shards of Alara |
|---|---|
| Number | 58 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.28 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.11 |
| cardmarket | $0.11 |
| foil | $0.28 |
| Normal | $0.06 |
Card stats
| Colors | U |
|---|---|
| Power | 1 |
How collectible is Sphinx's Herald?
Sphinx's Herald is a Uncommon printing in Shards of Alara. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Shards of Alara. Collector number 58 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Sphinx's Herald?
Sphinx's Herald lists as Artifact Creature — Vedalken Wizard. Artist: Dan Murayama Scott. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Shards of Alara. Collector number 58 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Sphinx's Herald (58) from Shards of Alara should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Sphinx's Herald is catalogued as Uncommon Artifact Creature — Vedalken Wizard in Shards of Alara, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.28 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.11; foil: $0.28; Normal: $0.06).
- Mana cost {U} and type line Artifact Creature — Vedalken Wizard 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: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.
FAQ
What is Sphinx's Herald from Shards of Alara?
Sphinx's Herald is a Uncommon Artifact Creature — Vedalken Wizard from Shards of Alara numbered 58 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Sphinx's Herald worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.28 for ungraded Sphinx's Herald. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Sphinx's Herald?
Sphinx's Herald is catalogued as Uncommon in Shards of Alara. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Sphinx's Herald legal in Commander or Standard?
Sphinx's Herald 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.
Should I buy Sphinx's Herald near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.28. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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