This 2011 foil mythic rare artifact creature from Magic: The Gathering’s Premium Deck Series: Graveborn combines five colors of mana with formidable defensive abilities.
Sphinx of the Steel Wind
2011 • Magic: The Gathering • Premium Deck Series: Graveborn
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Sphinx of the Steel Wind is a distinct artifact creature from the 2011 Premium Deck Series: Graveborn, identified as card number 9. Released under the PD3 set code by Wizards of the Coast, this Magic: The Gathering card represents a sophisticated intersection of white, blue, and black mana. With a mana value of eight, it demands a significant investment of resources, making it a centerpiece for players interested in complex, high-impact strategies. The card features a powerful array of keywords: flying, first strike, vigilance, lifelink, and protection from both red and green. These abilities create a resilient 6/6 body that can dominate the board while sustaining the player’s life total. The foil treatment enhances its visual appeal, offering a premium finish that collectors value for display purposes. Artwork by Kev Walker brings the mythical entity to life, capturing the enigmatic nature of the Sphinx. For collectors, this release offers a tangible connection to the evolution of Magic: The Gathering’s design philosophy. The Premium Deck Series focused on standalone, thematic decks, and this card exemplifies the creative freedom of that era.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Sphinx of the Steel Wind
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Mythic Rare
Kev Walker
Card Stock
English
Foil
{5}{W}{U}{B}
Artifact Creature — Sphinx
6 / 6
B, U, W
Card Text
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Flying, first strike, vigilance, lifelink, protection from red and from green
No one has properly answered her favorite riddle: "Why should I spare your life?"