Scholar of the Lost Trove
Jumpstart · #496

Scholar of the Lost Trove

Scholar of the Lost Trove is a Rare Creature — Sphinx from Jumpstart (496) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {5}{U}{U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.32 for ungraded copies.

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Who is this card for?

Scholar of the Lost Trove suits collectors and players working on Jumpstart who need the Rare slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish and confirm the Scryfall collector number before buying online.

What is Scholar of the Lost Trove from Jumpstart?

Scholar of the Lost Trove is a Creature — Sphinx in Jumpstart numbered 496. Mana cost {5}{U}{U}. Color identity: U. Scholar of the Lost Trove (496) from Jumpstart should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Jumpstart.

What is Scholar of the Lost Trove worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.32 for Scholar of the Lost Trove. Low and high spread runs $0.32 to null. This printing is from Jumpstart. Collector number 496 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 2020.

SetJumpstart
Number496
RarityRare
TCGPlayer USD$0.32
Cardmarket EUR
foil $0.32

Card stats

ColorsU
Power5

How collectible is Scholar of the Lost Trove?

Scholar of the Lost Trove is a Rare printing in Jumpstart. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Jumpstart. Collector number 496 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.

What are the key details for Scholar of the Lost Trove?

Scholar of the Lost Trove lists as Creature — Sphinx with keywords Flying. Artist: Volkan Baǵa. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Jumpstart. Collector number 496 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

Cactaur's take

Scholar of the Lost Trove (496) from Jumpstart should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Scholar of the Lost Trove is catalogued as Rare Creature — Sphinx in Jumpstart, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.32.
  • Mana cost {5}{U}{U} and type line 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 $0.32 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

What is Scholar of the Lost Trove from Jumpstart?

Scholar of the Lost Trove is a Rare Creature — Sphinx from Jumpstart numbered 496 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Scholar of the Lost Trove worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.32 for ungraded Scholar of the Lost Trove. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Scholar of the Lost Trove?

Scholar of the Lost Trove is catalogued as Rare in Jumpstart. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Scholar of the Lost Trove legal in Commander or Standard?

Scholar of the Lost Trove shows format legality in timeless, gladiator, legacy, vintage based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Scholar of the Lost Trove near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.32. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-23. Last updated: 2026-06-23.