Sphinx of the Steel Wind
Sphinx of the Steel Wind is a Mythic Artifact Creature — Sphinx from Mystery Booster 2 (89) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {5}{W}{U}{B}. Color identity: B, U, W. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.23 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Sphinx of the Steel Wind suits collectors and players working on Mystery Booster 2 who need the Mythic slot. Treat $0.23 as a starting reference only — verify finish, border treatment, and condition before paying premium singles prices.
What is Sphinx of the Steel Wind from Mystery Booster 2?
Sphinx of the Steel Wind is a Artifact Creature — Sphinx in Mystery Booster 2 numbered 89. Mana cost {5}{W}{U}{B}. Color identity: B, U, W. Sphinx of the Steel Wind (89) is a chase-tier Mythic Artifact Creature — Sphinx in Mystery Booster 2. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
What is Sphinx of the Steel Wind worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.23 for Sphinx of the Steel Wind. Low and high spread runs $0.23 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.16; Normal: $0.23. This printing is from Mystery Booster 2. Collector number 89 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Mystery Booster 2 |
|---|---|
| Number | 89 |
| Rarity | Mythic |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.23 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.16 |
| cardmarket | $0.16 |
| Normal | $0.23 |
Card stats
| Colors | B, U, W |
|---|---|
| Power | 6 |
How collectible is Sphinx of the Steel Wind?
Sphinx of the Steel Wind is a Mythic printing in Mystery Booster 2. Chase-tier slots combine scarcity, art, and format demand — prices move with reprint news and tournament results. This printing is from Mystery Booster 2. Collector number 89 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Sphinx of the Steel Wind?
Sphinx of the Steel Wind lists as Artifact Creature — Sphinx with keywords Flying, Lifelink, Vigilance, First strike, Protection. Artist: Kev Walker. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Mystery Booster 2. Collector number 89 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Sphinx of the Steel Wind (89) is a chase-tier Mythic Artifact Creature — Sphinx in Mystery Booster 2. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
Pros
- Sphinx of the Steel Wind is catalogued as Mythic Artifact Creature — Sphinx in Mystery Booster 2, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.23 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.16; Normal: $0.23).
- Mana cost {5}{W}{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 $0.23 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Sphinx of the Steel Wind from Mystery Booster 2?
Sphinx of the Steel Wind is a Mythic Artifact Creature — Sphinx from Mystery Booster 2 numbered 89 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Sphinx of the Steel Wind worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.23 for ungraded Sphinx of the Steel Wind. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Sphinx of the Steel Wind?
Sphinx of the Steel Wind is catalogued as Mythic in Mystery Booster 2. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Sphinx of the Steel Wind legal in Commander or Standard?
Sphinx of the Steel Wind 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 of the Steel Wind trade at a premium?
Sphinx of the Steel Wind combines Mythic scarcity with art, finish, and format demand. Chase slots often move on reprint rumors, tournament results, and condition-sensitive buyer interest.
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