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Prognostic Sphinx is a rare Creature — Sphinx from AFC (AFC) costing {3}{U}{U}. Current price: $0.12 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Prognostic Sphinx MTG card

Prognostic Sphinx

Creature — Sphinx

Card Text

Flying Discard a card: This creature gains hexproof until end of turn. Tap it. Whenever this creature attacks, scry 3.

Card Stats

3/5 rare CMC: 5.0 AFC AFC 🎨 Steve Prescott
Flying Scry

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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (6 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Prognostic Sphinx? Basics

Prognostic Sphinx is a Creature — Sphinx card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying Discard a card: This creature gains hexproof until end of turn. Tap it. Whenever this creature attacks, scry 3."

How much mana does Prognostic Sphinx cost to cast? Basics

Prognostic Sphinx has a mana cost of {3}{U}{U}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Prognostic Sphinx's mana cost of {3}{U}{U} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Prognostic Sphinx has a mana value of 5.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Prognostic Sphinx's current oracle text is: "Flying Discard a card: This creature gains hexproof until end of turn. Tap it. Whenever this creature attacks, scry 3."

What is the current price of Prognostic Sphinx? Pricing

The current market price for Prognostic Sphinx is approximately $0.12 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.12 EUR.

Where can I buy Prognostic Sphinx? Pricing

You can purchase Prognostic Sphinx from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Prognostic Sphinx legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Prognostic Sphinx in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Prognostic Sphinx legal in Modern? Legality

Prognostic Sphinx is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Prognostic Sphinx legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Prognostic Sphinx is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Prognostic Sphinx legal in Pioneer? Legality

Prognostic Sphinx is Legal in Pioneer format.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Prognostic Sphinx legal in Legacy? Legality

Prognostic Sphinx is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Prognostic Sphinx legal in Vintage? Legality

Prognostic Sphinx is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Prognostic Sphinx legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Prognostic Sphinx in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Prognostic Sphinx from? Details

This printing of Prognostic Sphinx is from AFC (AFC), with collector number 90.

Prognostic Sphinx may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Prognostic Sphinx's rarity? Details

Prognostic Sphinx is a rare card in AFC.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Prognostic Sphinx? Details

Prognostic Sphinx was illustrated by Steve Prescott.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Prognostic Sphinx's power and toughness? Details

Prognostic Sphinx is a 3/5 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (5) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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