The Sharding Sphinx (C18) is a 2018 Commander set card for Magic: The Gathering, featuring an Artifact Creature with flying and token creation abilities.
Sharding Sphinx
2018 • Magic: The Gathering • Commander
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| Condition | Value | Comps | Source | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raw / Ungraded | $0.36Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $0.35 to $0.36 across 2 capture days. Change between Sep 4, 2026 and Sep 12, 2026: 2.9%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts. | Unknown | Guide estimate Based on TCGplayer Market (reference) | Source observation date unavailable |
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Description
The Sharding Sphinx, designated as card number 101 in the 2018 Commander set, represents a distinct entry in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. This Artifact Creature Sphinx is valued by collectors for its unique mechanics and its place within the Commander format's rich history. The card’s design and rules text offer a specific gameplay experience that appeals to enthusiasts of strategic deck building and card collecting. Designed by Michael Bruinsma, this card brings a specific artistic vision to the tabletop game. As an Artifact Creature with a mana value of six, it requires a strategic investment to play, but it offers significant board presence. The creature possesses flying, allowing it to bypass ground-based blockers, which makes it a formidable presence in multiplayer games. Its ability triggers whenever an artifact creature you control deals combat damage to a player, letting you create a 1/1 blue Thopter artifact creature token with flying. This synergy encourages players to build decks centered around artifact synergies, making the Sharding Sphinx a focal point for specific deck archetypes. For collectors, the Sharding Sphinx is a notable piece of Magic: The Gathering history from the 2018 Commander release. The flavor text, "Whether mechanical or biological, life finds a way to propagate itself," adds narrative depth to the card’s identity. Whether you are completing a set, looking to add a powerful artifact creature to your collection, or simply appreciate the artistry of Magic cards, the Sharding Sphinx stands out as a compelling addition.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Sharding Sphinx
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Michael Bruinsma
Card Stock
English
{4}{U}{U}
Artifact Creature — Sphinx
4 / 4
U
Card Text
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Flying Whenever an artifact creature you control deals combat damage to a player, you may create a 1/1 blue Thopter artifact creature token with flying.
Whether mechanical or biological, life finds a way to propagate itself.
