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'''Sphinxes''' are large, powerful creatures with [[lion]]-like bodies, [[human]] faces, and feathered wings. Some rival [[dragons]] in size and strength. Sphinxes are known for their cunning and vast intellect, and many never speak save in riddles. They are aligned primarily with [[blue]] magic, though some may be [[white]] and/or [[black]]. Sphinxes can be found on many worlds. Sphinx is the [[iconic]] creature for the color blue. <ref>{{TumblrRef|author=[[Mark Rosewater]]|URL=http://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/19618373520/most-of-the-colors-have-their-marquee-creatures-like|title=Marquee creatures for the colors|tumblr-title=Blogatog|date=March 20, 2012}}</ref> <ref>{{TumblrRef|author=Mark Rosewater|URL=http://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/113691022933/so-is-this-about-right-characteristic-and|title=Characteristic and iconic creatures for each color?|tumblr-title=Blogatog|date=March 15, 2015}}</ref> | '''Sphinxes''' are large, powerful creatures with [[lion]]-like bodies, [[human]] faces, and feathered wings. Some rival [[dragons]] in size and strength. Sphinxes are known for their cunning and vast intellect, and many never speak save in riddles. They are aligned primarily with [[blue]] magic, though some may be [[white]] and/or [[black]]. Sphinxes can be found on many worlds. Sphinx is the [[iconic]] creature for the color blue. <ref>{{TumblrRef|author=[[Mark Rosewater]]|URL=http://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/19618373520/most-of-the-colors-have-their-marquee-creatures-like|title=Marquee creatures for the colors|tumblr-title=Blogatog|date=March 20, 2012}}</ref> <ref>{{TumblrRef|author=Mark Rosewater|URL=http://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/113691022933/so-is-this-about-right-characteristic-and|title=Characteristic and iconic creatures for each color?|tumblr-title=Blogatog|date=March 15, 2015}}</ref> | ||
Sphinxes have hollow bones that can function as organ pipes, so “every phrase is a motif and a speech can be a symphony”<ref name=":0">[[Test of Metal]]</ref>. | |||
Some sphinxes have excellent hearing and apparently can tell truth from lies and separate truth from honesty.<ref name=":0" /> This was demonstrated by [[Sharuum]]. | |||
The first card to bear the [[creature type]] was <c>Petra Sphinx</c> in ''[[Legends]]''. <ref>{{DailyRef|mtg/daily/ld/13|The Sphinx's Herald|[[Mike Turian]]|November 21, 2008}}</ref> | The first card to bear the [[creature type]] was <c>Petra Sphinx</c> in ''[[Legends]]''. <ref>{{DailyRef|mtg/daily/ld/13|The Sphinx's Herald|[[Mike Turian]]|November 21, 2008}}</ref> | ||
==[[Alara]]== | ==[[Alara]]== | ||
Sphinxes on Alara are highly revered and respected as leaders of their communities because of their vast knowledge. The Sphinx [[Crucius]] is said to have created [[Etherium]], which shaped [[Esper]] into what it is now, and after the shortening of stores of Etherium, | Sphinxes on Alara are highly revered and respected as leaders of their communities because of their vast knowledge. The Sphinx [[Crucius]] is said to have created [[Etherium]], which shaped [[Esper]] into what it is now, and after the shortening of stores of Etherium, Sharuum showed them how to make it last longer. | ||
After the [[Sundering]] and prior to the [[Conflux (event)|Conflux]], Sphinxes were found exclusively on Esper. | After the [[Sundering]] and prior to the [[Conflux (event)|Conflux]], Sphinxes were found exclusively on Esper. | ||
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==[[Serra's Realm]]== | ==[[Serra's Realm]]== | ||
In an alternate reality, <c title=sphinxes>Serra Sphinx</c> populated the [[planeswalker]] [[Serra]]'s realm instead of angels. | In an alternate reality, <c title="sphinxes">Serra Sphinx</c> populated the [[planeswalker]] [[Serra]]'s realm instead of angels. | ||
==[[Theros (plane)|Theros]]== | ==[[Theros (plane)|Theros]]== | ||
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==[[Zendikar]]== | ==[[Zendikar]]== | ||
On Zendikar, Sphinxes are to be found in <c title=Sejiri>Goliath Sphinx</c>, on the <c title=Jwar | On Zendikar, Sphinxes are to be found in <c title="Sejiri">Goliath Sphinx</c>, on the <c title="Jwar" isle="">Sphinx of Jwar Isle</c> Isle, and most recently in <c title="Magosi">Sphinx of Magosi</c> and <c title="Tazeem">Guardian of Tazeem</c> as well. | ||
==Notable sphinxes== | ==Notable sphinxes== | ||
Revision as of 18:00, 28 November 2016
Sphinxes are large, powerful creatures with lion-like bodies, human faces, and feathered wings. Some rival dragons in size and strength. Sphinxes are known for their cunning and vast intellect, and many never speak save in riddles. They are aligned primarily with blue magic, though some may be white and/or black. Sphinxes can be found on many worlds. Sphinx is the iconic creature for the color blue. [1] [2]
Sphinxes have hollow bones that can function as organ pipes, so “every phrase is a motif and a speech can be a symphony”[3].
Some sphinxes have excellent hearing and apparently can tell truth from lies and separate truth from honesty.[3] This was demonstrated by Sharuum.
The first card to bear the creature type was Petra Sphinx in Legends. [4]
Alara
Sphinxes on Alara are highly revered and respected as leaders of their communities because of their vast knowledge. The Sphinx Crucius is said to have created Etherium, which shaped Esper into what it is now, and after the shortening of stores of Etherium, Sharuum showed them how to make it last longer. After the Sundering and prior to the Conflux, Sphinxes were found exclusively on Esper.
Dominaria
Sphinxes roamed the cold wastes of Domanaria's Ice Age
Mirrodin
There are a small number of sphinxes on Mirrodin. They are so rare that most believe them to disappear into the aether when seen. It is known that at least the Consecrated Sphinx has been compleated by the Phyrexians.
Ravnica
Ravnica is known to have sphinxes affiliated with the Azorius.
Serra's Realm
In an alternate reality, sphinxes populated the planeswalker Serra's realm instead of angels.
Theros
Therosian sphinxes are primordial, mysterious beings with ancient knowledge. They have abstract thought patterns, so even when they are not trying to be enigmatic they still are. One, Medomai, is a prophet at Meletis, going into the city several times to warn of future events.
Zendikar
On Zendikar, Sphinxes are to be found in Sejiri, on the Jwar Isle, and most recently in Magosi and Tazeem as well.
Notable sphinxes
Sphinx tokens
| Token Name | Color | Type Line | P/T | Text Box | Source | Printings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sphinx | Blue | Creature — Sphinx | 4/4 | Flying | ||
| White/Blue | Creature — Sphinx | 4/4 | Flying, vigilance | |||
| Glyph Keeper | White | Creature — Zombie Sphinx | 5/3 | Flying Whenever Glyph Keeper becomes the target of a spell or ability for the first time each turn, counter that spell or ability. |
References
- ↑ Error on call to {{WebRef}}: Parameters url and title must be specifiedMark Rosewater (March 20, 2012). "". Tumblr.
- ↑ Error on call to {{WebRef}}: Parameters url and title must be specifiedMark Rosewater (March 15, 2015). "". Tumblr.
- ↑ a b Test of Metal
- ↑ Mike Turian (November 21, 2008). "The Sphinx's Herald". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.