Quick Answer

Yennett, Cryptic Sovereign is a mythic Legendary Creature — Sphinx from C18 (C18) costing {2}{W}{U}{B}. Legal in Commander.

Yennett, Cryptic Sovereign MTG card

Yennett, Cryptic Sovereign

Legendary Creature — Sphinx

Card Text

Flying, vigilance, menace Whenever Yennett attacks, reveal the top card of your library. You may cast it without paying its mana cost if its mana value is odd. If you don't cast it, draw a card.

She talks using riddles her disciples alone can unravel.

Card Stats

3/5 mythic CMC: 5.0 C18 C18 🎨 Chris Rahn
Flying Menace Vigilance

Market Prices

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$0.58
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$0.99
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€0.74
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€0.33
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Yennett, Cryptic Sovereign? Basics

Yennett, Cryptic Sovereign is a Legendary Creature — Sphinx card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying, vigilance, menace Whenever Yennett attacks, reveal the top card of your library. You may cast it without paying its mana cost if its mana value is odd. If you don't cast it, draw a card."

How much mana does Yennett, Cryptic Sovereign cost to cast? Basics

Yennett, Cryptic Sovereign has a mana cost of {2}{W}{U}{B}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, U, W 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.

Yennett, Cryptic Sovereign's mana cost of {2}{W}{U}{B} 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.

Yennett, Cryptic Sovereign 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.

Yennett, Cryptic Sovereign's current oracle text is: "Flying, vigilance, menace Whenever Yennett attacks, reveal the top card of your library. You may cast it without paying its mana cost if its mana value is odd. If you don't cast it, draw a card."

What is the current price of Yennett, Cryptic Sovereign? Pricing

Price data for Yennett, Cryptic Sovereign is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Yennett, Cryptic Sovereign? Pricing

You can purchase Yennett, Cryptic Sovereign 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 Yennett, Cryptic Sovereign legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Yennett, Cryptic Sovereign in Standard is not available.

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

Is Yennett, Cryptic Sovereign legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Yennett, Cryptic Sovereign in Modern is not available.

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

Is Yennett, Cryptic Sovereign legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Yennett, Cryptic Sovereign 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 Yennett, Cryptic Sovereign legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Yennett, Cryptic Sovereign in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Yennett, Cryptic Sovereign legal in Legacy? Legality

Yennett, Cryptic Sovereign is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Yennett, Cryptic Sovereign legal in Vintage? Legality

Yennett, Cryptic Sovereign 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 Yennett, Cryptic Sovereign legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Yennett, Cryptic Sovereign 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 Yennett, Cryptic Sovereign from? Details

This printing of Yennett, Cryptic Sovereign is from C18 (C18), with collector number 51.

Yennett, Cryptic Sovereign may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Yennett, Cryptic Sovereign's rarity? Details

Yennett, Cryptic Sovereign is a mythic card in C18.

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

Who illustrated Yennett, Cryptic Sovereign? Details

Yennett, Cryptic Sovereign was illustrated by Chris Rahn.

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

What is Yennett, Cryptic Sovereign's power and toughness? Details

Yennett, Cryptic Sovereign 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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