This 1995 Magic: The Gathering card features Petra Sphinx from the Chronicles Foreign Black Border expansion. As card number 10, it offers collectors a tangible piece of the game's early history.
Petra Sphinx
1995 • Magic: The Gathering • Chronicles Foreign Black Border
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The 1995 Chronicles Foreign Black Border release holds a distinct place in the history of Magic: The Gathering, offering collectors a unique variant of the original base set. This product is card number 10, featuring the creature Petra Sphinx, a powerful White Sphinx with a mana cost of {2}{W}{W}{W}. Designed by Sandra Everingham, this rare card requires five mana to cast and allows the controller to disrupt an opponent by forcing them to reveal their library based on a chosen card name. Completing a set of Chronicles Foreign Black Border cards requires tracking down these specific black-bordered variants, making each card a crucial component for serious collectors. The enduring appeal of Magic: The Gathering lies in these foundational expansions, and owning a piece of this era connects you to the strategic depth established in the mid-1990s. Whether you are building a dedicated collection of Sphinx creatures or aiming to complete the entire Chronicles Foreign Black Border set, this card represents a significant milestone for any serious enthusiast of the Trading Card Game.
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Petra Sphinx
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Sandra Everingham
Card Stock
English
{2}{W}{W}{W}
Creature — Sphinx
3 / 4
W
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{T}: Target player chooses a card name, then reveals the top card of their library. If that card has the chosen name, that player puts it into their hand. If it doesn't, the player puts it into their graveyard.