The Sphinx of Forgotten Lore is a foil mythic rare creature card from the 2024 Magic: The Gathering Foundations set, numbered 51.
Sphinx of Forgotten Lore
2024 • Magic: The Gathering • Foundations
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The Sphinx of Forgotten Lore (#51) stands as a prominent blue creature in the 2024 Magic: The Gathering Foundations set. Illustrated by Dmitry Burmak, this foil mythic rare card features a mana cost of {2}{U}{U} and a power/toughness of 3/3. Its design emphasizes the card's unique mechanics, allowing players to flash in during any turn and utilize its flying ability to control the board. A key feature of this card is its graveyard interaction; whenever it attacks, it grants flashback to an instant or sorcery in your graveyard, effectively turning discarded spells into powerful temporary tools. This strategic depth makes the card a favorite among players who enjoy complex resource management and recursive strategies. Collectors value the Sphinx of Forgotten Lore not only for its gameplay utility but also for its high-rarity status within the Foundations release. The foil treatment adds a distinct visual appeal, making it a desirable addition to any Magic: The Gathering collection. Whether you are building competitive decks or expanding your catalog of mythic rares, this card from the 2024 Foundations set represents a significant piece of the game's evolving landscape. Its ability to bridge the gap between the battlefield and the graveyard offers a unique tactical advantage that resonates with both casual and serious enthusiasts.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Sphinx of Forgotten Lore
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Mythic Rare
Dmitry Burmak
Card Stock
English
Foil
{2}{U}{U}
Creature — Sphinx
3 / 3
U
Card Text
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Flash (You may cast this spell any time you could cast an instant.) Flying Whenever this creature attacks, target instant or sorcery card in your graveyard gains flashback until end of turn. The flashback cost is equal to that card's mana cost. (You may cast that card from your graveyard for its flashback cost. Then exile it.)