This foil card from Magic: The Gathering's 2020 Jumpstart set features the powerful Sphinx Scholar of the Lost Trove, known for its graveyard recursion ability.
Scholar of the Lost Trove
2020 • Magic: The Gathering • Jumpstart
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Scholar of the Lost Trove stands as a formidable presence in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game universe. Released in 2020 as part of the Jumpstart set, this foil card carries the catalog number 496 and bears the JMP set code. Designed by artist Volkan Baǵa, the card depicts a majestic Sphinx with a mana cost of {5}{U}{U} and a power and toughness of 5/5. Collectors appreciate this card for its strategic depth and visual appeal. The Scholar features the flying ability and a unique triggered effect that allows players to cast instant, sorcery, or artifact cards from their graveyard without paying their mana cost. If such a spell would be put into the graveyard, it is exiled instead, making it a valuable asset for decks focused on recursion. The foil finish adds a layer of prestige, making it a desirable addition to any Magic: The Gathering collection. Whether you are building a competitive deck or curating a set, this card offers both gameplay utility and collectible value. The Jumpstart set was designed to bring fresh energy to the game, and cards like this Sphinx exemplify that innovation with their unique mechanics and striking artwork.
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Featured Subject
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Scholar of the Lost Trove
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Volkan Baǵa
Card Stock
English
Foil
{5}{U}{U}
Creature — Sphinx
5 / 5
U
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Flying When this creature enters, you may cast target instant, sorcery, or artifact card from your graveyard without paying its mana cost. If an instant or sorcery spell cast this way would be put into your graveyard, exile it instead.