The rare foil Chancellor of the Spires from the 2011 New Phyrexia expansion of Magic: The Gathering, featuring a powerful Phyrexian Sphinx with unique graveyard interaction.
Chancellor of the Spires
2011 • Magic: The Gathering • New Phyrexia
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As a Rare foil card numbered 31, this seven-mana Phyrexian Sphinx commands attention with its imposing power and toughness. The card’s unique ability allows you to reveal it from your opening hand to mill seven cards of each opponent, setting the stage for its primary strength: casting an instant or sorcery from an opponent's graveyard for free when it enters the battlefield. This mechanic makes it a favorite among players and collectors who appreciate high-impact artifacts and creatures. For those building a comprehensive Magic: The Gathering collection, adding this foil variant to your library offers both aesthetic appeal and gameplay significance. The distinct black border and holographic finish highlight the artist's detailed rendering of the creature, making it a standout piece for any serious collector. Whether you are completing the New Phyrexia set or hunting for powerful cards with graveyard synergy, Chancellor of the Spires remains a key component of the expansion's identity.
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Chancellor of the Spires
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Nils Hamm
Card Stock
English
Foil
{4}{U}{U}{U}
Creature — Phyrexian Sphinx
5 / 7
U
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You may reveal this card from your opening hand. If you do, at the beginning of the first upkeep, each opponent mills seven cards. Flying When this creature enters, you may cast target instant or sorcery card from an opponent's graveyard without paying its mana cost.