This 2018 Commander set foil mythic rare features Yennett, Cryptic Sovereign, a five-mana Sphinx legend designed by Chris Rahn.
Yennett, Cryptic Sovereign
2018 • Magic: The Gathering • Commander
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Yennett, Cryptic Sovereign stands out as a formidable five-mana legendary Sphinx creature from Magic: The Gathering's 2018 Commander release. Designed by artist Chris Rahn, this mythic rare card (number 51) blends white, blue, and black mana to create a versatile threat on the battlefield. The card possesses flying, vigilance, and menace, offering multiple avenues to apply pressure to opponents. Its unique ability activates whenever Yennett attacks, revealing the top card of your library. If that revealed card has an odd mana value, you may cast it without paying its mana cost, providing significant tempo advantage. If you choose not to cast the card, you draw a card, ensuring resource consistency. This mechanic makes the card a favorite for players looking to maximize card advantage and spell casting efficiency. Collectors value the foil treatment and mythic rare status, which highlight the card's importance within the Commander set. The inclusion of flavor text referencing riddles adds narrative depth to the character. Whether you are building a competitive deck or expanding your Magic: The Gathering trading card game collection, Yennett, Cryptic Sovereign offers both strategic depth and aesthetic appeal. The card's distinct color identity and powerful abilities make it a memorable piece of the 2018 Commander era.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Yennett, Cryptic Sovereign
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Mythic Rare
Chris Rahn
Card Stock
English
Foil
{2}{W}{U}{B}
Legendary Creature — Sphinx
3 / 5
B, U, W
Card Text
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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.