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The Unesh, Criosphinx Sovereign foil promo card (52s) from the 2017 Hour of Devastation Promos set. This mythic rare Sphinx offers powerful library manipulation and casting cost reduction.

Unesh, Criosphinx Sovereign

2017 • Magic: The Gathering • Hour of Devastation Promos

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Description

Unesh, Criosphinx Sovereign is a mythic rare legendary creature card from the Magic: The Gathering Hour of Devastation Promos set, issued in 2017. Carrying the card number 52s, this foil release features artwork by Adrian Majkrzak and belongs to the blue mana color identity. As a Sphinx with six mana value, it commands a {4}{U}{U} mana cost and brings a 4/4 power and toughness to the battlefield. The card’s design centers on a strategic advantage that rewards Sphinx-based decks. Flying allows it to evade most blockers, while its static ability reduces the casting cost of other Sphinx spells by {2}. This synergy makes it a valuable engine piece for players building decks around the Sphinx subtype. The creature’s triggered ability adds another layer of depth: whenever Unesh or another Sphinx you control enters the battlefield, you reveal the top four cards of your library. An opponent then splits those cards into two piles, allowing you to choose one pile for your hand and the other for your graveyard. This mechanic provides card selection and resource management, blending luck with opponent interaction. Collectors value this promo for its distinct foil finish and its place within the Hour of Devastation expansion. Unesh, Criosphinx Sovereign features rules text that reduces the casting cost of Sphinx spells by {2} and triggers an effect when it or another Sphinx enters the battlefield. This 2017 Hour of Devastation Promo card is a Mythic Rare Legendary Creature — Sphinx with a mana cost of {4}{U}{U}. The card’s legacy continues to resonate among fans of the trading card game, representing a key moment in Magic’s history of Sphinx-centric designs. For those seeking to complete their Hour of Devastation collection or acquire a powerful Sphinx card, this promo provides a unique opportunity. The 52s card number identifies this foil promo version of Unesh, Criosphinx Sovereign within the Hour of Devastation Promos set.

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Card Details

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Catalog Profile

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Year

2017

Series

Hour of Devastation Promos

Card Number

#52s

Featured Subject

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Game

Magic: The Gathering

TCG Attributes

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Rarity

Mythic Rare

Artist

Adrian Majkrzak

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Finish

Foil

Mana cost

{4}{U}{U}

Type

Legendary Creature — Sphinx

Power / Toughness

4 / 4

Color

U

Card Text

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Flying Sphinx spells you cast cost {2} less to cast. Whenever Unesh or another Sphinx you control enters, reveal the top four cards of your library. An opponent separates those cards into two piles. Put one pile into your hand and the other into your graveyard.

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What is the mana cost of Unesh, Criosphinx Sovereign?

The mana cost for Unesh, Criosphinx Sovereign is {4}{U}{U}, requiring four generic mana and two blue mana. This results in a total mana value of six.

What are the abilities of Unesh, Criosphinx Sovereign?

Unesh has flying and a static ability that reduces the cost of Sphinx spells you cast by {2}. It also has a triggered ability that activates when it or another Sphinx enters the battlefield, allowing you to reveal the top four cards of your library and choose one pile for your hand.

Is Unesh, Criosphinx Sovereign a legendary creature?

Yes, Unesh, Criosphinx Sovereign is a legendary creature with the subtype Sphinx. This means you can only control one copy of it at a time.

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