Sphinx of Lost Truths
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This is seriously one of the best cards in the set. This and Cosi's trickster are the best blue cards in standard.
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Posted By: Designer_Genes (9/30/2009 9:31:32 AM)
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Strictly worse than Storm Crow.
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Posted By: Wudikind (3/14/2010 8:44:19 PM)
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A 3/5, even with flying, for 5 mana isn't a great deal. The 3 card draw is nice, but the 3 card discard ruins it. In order for it to be advantageous, I have to pay 7 mana for it... If I'm running a control deck (and why would I play it if I'm not?) I need 2-3 free mana to counter threats next turn...

In the end, it tries to be a big blocker AND a draw ability and does both kinda mediocre... I'd rather play Tidings one turn and Goliath Sphinx the next...
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Posted By: Deadpool2000 (4/24/2010 10:19:03 AM)
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So, comparing this to Sphinx of Uthuun, both are seven mana. this is a 3/5, Uthuun is a 5/6. This, when kicked, gives a free Ancestral Recall, Uthuun gives a free Fact or Fiction. Take your pick.
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Posted By: NuckChorris (8/26/2011 10:14:03 AM)
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horrible art wonderful card!
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Posted By: dragonking987 (7/22/2010 11:16:08 PM)
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Bad artwork or not, he's still a damn good creature! I also like how playing him creates not-so-obvious decisions with the kicker cost. One of my Zendikar favorites for sure.
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Posted By: True_Mumin (10/29/2009 4:39:20 PM)
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This creature topdecked just won me a match when I was staring down the barrel of two Malakir Bloodwitches and a Bloodghast while I had two health. He became a blocker, and drew me my 8th and 9th lands and Rite of Replication for the win. I like to think of him as an {X} = {3} Mind Spring and a 3/5 flier for {1}{U}.
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Posted By: NinjaJeff (5/29/2010 2:23:04 PM)
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Very fun card I almost always draw 3 for 7 but can see times where 3 cards in the graveyard would be useful
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Posted By: MagicHobo (6/7/2010 5:10:29 PM)
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Jace's Ingenuity with a 3/5 flier attached, and the downside you pay for all this- totally optional.
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Posted By: TPmanW (11/21/2010 9:50:27 PM)
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Switch P/T and switch order of draw/discard, so you would have had a nice red card.
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Posted By: Cheza (6/12/2011 9:01:15 AM)
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