This Magic: The Gathering trading card features the Artifact Creature — Sphinx Sphinx of the Steel Wind from the Commander 2013 set. Card #217 is printed as a Mythic Rare with a mana cost of {5}{W}{U}{B}.
Sphinx of the Steel Wind
2013 • Magic: The Gathering • Commander 2013
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The 2013 Commander 2013 card Sphinx of the Steel Wind serves as a powerful Artifact Creature — Sphinx in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Identified as card number 217 in the set, this Mythic Rare features a mana cost of {5}{W}{U}{B} and possesses a power and toughness of 6/6. The card was illustrated by Kev Walker and carries the set code C13. Sphinx of the Steel Wind is a multi-colored card with a color identity of Black, Blue, and White. It features the keywords Flying, first strike, vigilance, lifelink, protection from red, and protection from green.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Sphinx of the Steel Wind
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Mythic Rare
Kev Walker
Card Stock
English
{5}{W}{U}{B}
Artifact Creature — Sphinx
6 / 6
B, U, W
Card Text
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Flying, first strike, vigilance, lifelink, protection from red and from green
No one has properly answered her favorite riddle: "Why should I spare your life?"
FAQ
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What is the mana cost of Sphinx of the Steel Wind?
The mana cost for Sphinx of the Steel Wind is {5}{W}{U}{B}. This requires five generic mana, one white mana, one blue mana, and one black mana to cast.
Who illustrated Sphinx of the Steel Wind?
The artwork for Sphinx of the Steel Wind in Commander 2013 was created by Kev Walker. His illustration appears on card number 217 of the set.
What keywords does Sphinx of the Steel Wind have?
Sphinx of the Steel Wind has Flying, first strike, vigilance, lifelink, protection from red, and protection from green. It is an Artifact Creature — Sphinx with 6 power and 6 toughness.
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