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Sphinx Sovereign — Shards of Alara Magic: The Gathering card
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Sphinx Sovereign

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Shards of Alara, 2008 · #196
Sphinx Sovereign's Near Mint price is up 114.5% ($1.50) over the past 30 days.
Fresh· Updated Oct 28, 2026
Card Details
TypeArtifact Creature — Sphinx
Mana Cost4WUUB
P/T6/6
ArtistChippy
Card TextFlying At the beginning of your end step, you gain 3 life if this creature is untapped. Otherwise, each opponent loses 3 life.
"What rises without legs, whispers without a voice, bites without teeth, and dies without having life?"
Format Legality
ModernCommanderLegacyVintage
inkwell Fair Value™?· NM
$2.81
moderate
$2.55
$4.49
Condition?
Confidencehigh
Prices as ofOct 28
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inkwell Estimate
Fair Value$2.81
Movement
7D Change+13.3% (+$0.33)
30D Change+114.5% (+$1.50)
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Prices as ofOct 28
Update cadenceDaily
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How much is Sphinx Sovereign worth?
The current Near Mint price for Sphinx Sovereign from Shards of Alara (Magic: The Gathering) is $2.81. It has increased 13.3% over the past 7 days.
What set is Sphinx Sovereign from?
Sphinx Sovereign is from the Shards of Alara set, released October 2008. It is a mythic in Magic: The Gathering.
What rarity is Sphinx Sovereign?
Sphinx Sovereign is a mythic card from Shards of Alara in Magic: The Gathering.
How has the price of Sphinx Sovereign changed over the past 30 days?
Over the past 30 days, the Near Mint price of Sphinx Sovereign has risen 114.5% ($1.50) to $2.81.