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Sphinx of the Final Word

{5}{U}{U}

Creature — Sphinx

OGWOath of the Gatewatch#63mythic

EDHREC #8,828Played in Under 1% of cEDH decks with blue

He answers questions as readily as he asks them, but his answer is always "no."

Finishes
Nonfoil · Foil
Border
black
Security stamp
oval
Frame
2015
Illustrator
Lius Lasahido
CommanderLegalModernLegalStandardLegal
Format legality

Constructed

StandardLegal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
PauperNot legal

Commander

CommanderLegal
Pauper CommanderNot legal
Duel CommanderLegal
PreDHNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
Tiny LeadersNot legal

Arena

AlchemyLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
BrawlLegal
Standard BrawlLegal
Competitive BrawlLegal
GladiatorLegal

Other

PremodernNot legal
Old SchoolNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
Future StandardLegal
This spell can't be countered. Flying Hexproof (This creature can't be the target of spells or abilities your opponents control.) Instant and sorcery spells you control can't be countered.
5/5
FlyingHexproof
Plays as:
Can't Be Countered
Market · per finishtrend updated 6h ago · prices as of Oct 15, 2026
Nonfoil$0.60+62.2%
$0.25 low-$0.80 gap
Foil$16.11+46.1%
$15.99 low$6.39 gap
Cheapest playable copy$0.45· across 4 printings· view the cheapest printing ›

Price history

last 30 days · set by the window above · each finish on its own scale
Nonfoil$0.60+62.2%30D
30D range$0.37to$0.60Since Feb 2024:H $0.89L $0.34
Foil$16.11+46.1%30D27× nonfoil
30D range$11.03to$16.11Since Feb 2024:H $16.11L $3.21

Other printings

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Found in

5 productsRounded odds

  • Oath of the Gatewatch MTGO Redemption Foil

    Box Set · —

    Nonfoil —Foil 1+ copies

  • Oath of the Gatewatch MTGO Redemption

    Box Set · —

    Nonfoil 1+ copiesFoil —

  • Oath of the Gatewatch Booster Pack

    Booster Pack · $7.87

    Nonfoil under 10%Foil under 1%

  • Amonkhet Standard Showdown Booster

    Booster Pack · —

    Nonfoil under 1%Foil under 1%

  • Hour of Devastation Standard Showdown Booster

    Booster Pack · —

    Nonfoil under 1%Foil under 1%

Rulings

1 · latest Nov 8, 2024
  • WotCNov 8, 2024

    A spell or ability that counters spells can still target Sphinx of the Final Word or any other spell that can't be countered. When that spell or ability resolves, the spell won't be countered, but any additional effects of the countering spell or ability will still happen.

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