Sphinx of the Final Word
OGWOath of the Gatewatch/#63/2016Mythic
Colour IDMV 7
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$1.79
Cardmarket€0.80
ManaPool$0.39
TCGplayer$0.58
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.25
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.02 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $1.79High $2.29Low $0.99▲ 80.8%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.58TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 1.8%30d▲ 0.0%90d▲ 52.6%
90d high
$0.61
90d low
$0.36
Paper printings priced
4
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.58
Oath of the Gatewatch
- Up 0.0% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 5% below its 90 day high of $0.61.
- This is the cheapest paper printing of the card currently priced (4 priced in total).
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 3088% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Creature — Sphinx
This spell can't be countered.
Flying
Hexproof (This creature can't be the target of spells or abilities your opponents control.)
Instant and sorcery spells you control can't be countered.
5 / 5
Keywords
FlyingHexproof
Card capabilities
CreatureProtection
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings (1)
wotc8 Nov 2024
A spell or ability that counters spells can still target Sphinx of the Final Word or any other spell that can't be countered. When that spell or ability resolves, the spell won't be countered, but any additional effects of the countering spell or ability will still happen.
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About this card
Sphinx of the Final Word
Sphinx of the Final Word is a Creature — Sphinx, with mana cost {5}{U}{U} (mana value 7). Printed 4 times across MTG sets.
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.58 (up 0.0% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Sphinx of the Final Word FAQ
How much is Sphinx of the Final Word worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Sphinx of the Final Word is $0.58. It is up 0.0% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.36 to $0.61.
What is the cheapest printing of Sphinx of the Final Word?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Oath of the Gatewatch at $0.58 on TCGplayer.
What is the most expensive printing of Sphinx of the Final Word?
The most expensive currently priced paper printing is from Oath of the Gatewatch Promos at $18.54 on TCGplayer.
How many printings of Sphinx of the Final Word are there?
Sphinx of the Final Word has been printed 4 times in English paper sets that MTGPrices tracks.
What set was Sphinx of the Final Word first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from OGW #63, released 2016-01-22.
What is the newest printing of Sphinx of the Final Word?
The most recent English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from FDN #747, released 2026-04-24.
Is there a foil version of Sphinx of the Final Word?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $18.49 versus $0.58 for nonfoil, which is 3088% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Sphinx of the Final Word legal in Commander?
Yes, Sphinx of the Final Word is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.