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Unesh, Criosphinx Sovereign
Price tag $0.66

Legendary CreatureSphinx

Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#1076 Current Rank
#1107 Last Week
#972 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Unesh, Criosphinx Sovereign.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Unesh, Criosphinx Sovereign decks.

Chameleon, Master of Disguise Chameleon, Master of Disguise
+3% Synergy $0.57
Impostor Syndrome Impostor Syndrome
0% Synergy $8.75
Vibrant Cityscape Vibrant Cityscape
0% Synergy $0.20
Spider-Sense Spider-Sense
-1% Synergy $1.46
Hide on the Ceiling Hide on the Ceiling
-1% Synergy $0.72

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Unesh, Criosphinx Sovereign's abilities and overall game plan.

Sphinx of Foresight Sphinx of Foresight
+82% Synergy $0.25
Defiler of Dreams Defiler of Dreams
+79% Synergy $0.29
Dazzling Sphinx Dazzling Sphinx
+74% Synergy $0.20
Windreader Sphinx Windreader Sphinx
+72% Synergy $0.20
Atemsis, All-Seeing Atemsis, All-Seeing
+72% Synergy $0.27
Master of Predicaments Master of Predicaments
+71% Synergy $0.36
Dream Eater Dream Eater
+70% Synergy $0.12
Enigma Thief Enigma Thief
+68% Synergy $0.21
Sphinx of Uthuun Sphinx of Uthuun
+67% Synergy $0.10
Sphinx of the Second Sun Sphinx of the Second Sun
+65% Synergy $0.33

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Unesh, Criosphinx Sovereign decks.

Scholar of the Lost Trove Scholar of the Lost Trove
+65% Synergy $0.25
Argent Sphinx Argent Sphinx
+65% Synergy $0.23
Guardian of Tazeem Guardian of Tazeem
+64% Synergy $0.20
Sphinx of the Final Word Sphinx of the Final Word
+60% Synergy $0.29
Arbiter of the Ideal Arbiter of the Ideal
+60% Synergy $0.19
Prognostic Sphinx Prognostic Sphinx
+59% Synergy $0.08
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+57% Synergy $0.37
High Tide High Tide
+25% Synergy $1.03
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+17% Synergy $4.34
Counterspell Counterspell
+5% Synergy $1.60

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+44% Synergy $37.35
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+6% Synergy $17.54
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+2% Synergy $43.88
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+1% Synergy $94.95
Force of Will Force of Will
-1% Synergy $64.58
Mana Vault Mana Vault
-1% Synergy $78.39
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
-2% Synergy $109.39
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-4% Synergy $44.22
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
-7% Synergy $1.89
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-11% Synergy $13.26

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Unesh, Criosphinx Sovereign's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Conspiracy Unraveler Conspiracy Unraveler
+57% Synergy $0.20
Conundrum Sphinx Conundrum Sphinx
+53% Synergy $0.23
Sphinx of Forgotten Lore Sphinx of Forgotten Lore
+52% Synergy $0.48
Sphinx Ambassador Sphinx Ambassador
+52% Synergy $7.95
Chancellor of the Spires Chancellor of the Spires
+51% Synergy $0.49
Curator of Destinies Curator of Destinies
+50% Synergy $0.12
Ormos, Archive Keeper Ormos, Archive Keeper
+47% Synergy $0.18
Serum Sovereign Serum Sovereign
+46% Synergy $0.15
Warden of Evos Isle Warden of Evos Isle
+44% Synergy $0.11
Sphinx of Enlightenment Sphinx of Enlightenment
+44% Synergy $0.69
Curator of Mysteries Curator of Mysteries
+39% Synergy $0.20
Sphinx of Lost Truths Sphinx of Lost Truths
+35% Synergy $0.23
Glyph Keeper Glyph Keeper
+35% Synergy $0.13
Quantum Riddler Quantum Riddler
+34% Synergy $32.54
Rescuer Sphinx Rescuer Sphinx
+34% Synergy $0.09
Riddlemaster Sphinx Riddlemaster Sphinx
+33% Synergy $0.11
Sphinx of Magosi Sphinx of Magosi
+31% Synergy $0.09
Inspired Sphinx Inspired Sphinx
+30% Synergy $0.31
Alhammarret, High Arbiter Alhammarret, High Arbiter
+30% Synergy $0.14
Universal Automaton Universal Automaton
+28% Synergy $0.59
Stoic Sphinx Stoic Sphinx
+28% Synergy $0.15
Sphinx of Jwar Isle Sphinx of Jwar Isle
+28% Synergy $0.12
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
+26% Synergy $0.22
Master of Winds Master of Winds
+24% Synergy $0.06
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+22% Synergy $29.01
Sphinx of Clear Skies Sphinx of Clear Skies
+22% Synergy $0.19
Jwar Isle Avenger Jwar Isle Avenger
+21% Synergy $0.03
Watcher of Hours Watcher of Hours
+19% Synergy $0.09
Donal, Herald of Wings Donal, Herald of Wings
+17% Synergy $0.34
Bloodline Pretender Bloodline Pretender
+16% Synergy $1.48
Three Tree Mascot Three Tree Mascot
+16% Synergy $0.11
Spark Double Spark Double
+15% Synergy $8.16
Marauding Sphinx Marauding Sphinx
+15% Synergy $0.07
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+14% Synergy $4.63
Thryx, the Sudden Storm Thryx, the Sudden Storm
+14% Synergy $0.16
Sphinx Mindbreaker Sphinx Mindbreaker
+13% Synergy $1.83
Vexing Sphinx Vexing Sphinx
+13% Synergy $0.11
Mistwalker Mistwalker
+11% Synergy $0.09
Cloudreader Sphinx Cloudreader Sphinx
+11% Synergy $0.04
Mothdust Changeling Mothdust Changeling
+11% Synergy $0.85
Barkform Harvester Barkform Harvester
+10% Synergy $0.03
Serra Sphinx Serra Sphinx
+9% Synergy $0.09
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+7% Synergy $29.25
Phantasmal Image Phantasmal Image
+7% Synergy $3.45
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+7% Synergy $23.95
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+5% Synergy $0.09
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+5% Synergy $2.02
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+3% Synergy $0.96
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
-1% Synergy $2.84
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-7% Synergy $0.26

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Unesh, Criosphinx Sovereign safe.

Stubborn Denial Stubborn Denial
+25% Synergy $3.81
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+21% Synergy $0.24
Foil Foil
+17% Synergy $1.03
Resculpt Resculpt
+11% Synergy $0.26
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+10% Synergy $1.52
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+10% Synergy $0.82
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+9% Synergy $0.12
Pongify Pongify
+6% Synergy $1.81
Engulf the Shore Engulf the Shore
+5% Synergy $3.14
Lofty Denial Lofty Denial
+5% Synergy $0.13
Forbid Forbid
+5% Synergy $1.21
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+4% Synergy $0.20
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+4% Synergy $0.56
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+4% Synergy $0.56
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+4% Synergy $3.92
Disdainful Stroke Disdainful Stroke
+4% Synergy $0.08
Nexus of Fate Nexus of Fate
+4% Synergy $3.10
Displace Displace
+4% Synergy $0.38
Cackling Counterpart Cackling Counterpart
+4% Synergy $0.15
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+3% Synergy $1.83
Swan Song Swan Song
+3% Synergy $8.48
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+3% Synergy $1.26
Misdirection Misdirection
+3% Synergy $8.08
Reenact the Crime Reenact the Crime
+3% Synergy $0.16
Suspend Suspend
+3% Synergy $0.31
Negate Negate
+2% Synergy $0.26
Evacuation Evacuation
+2% Synergy $0.14
Disallow Disallow
+2% Synergy $2.42
Run Away Together Run Away Together
+2% Synergy $0.02
Commandeer Commandeer
+1% Synergy $1.00
Aetherize Aetherize
0% Synergy $0.36
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $7.76
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-1% Synergy $1.36
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-1% Synergy $46.95
Rewind Rewind
-1% Synergy $0.41
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
-1% Synergy $15.61
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
-1% Synergy $1.42
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-2% Synergy $45.90
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
-2% Synergy $5.74
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
-2% Synergy $5.28
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
-3% Synergy $0.19
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
-3% Synergy $0.43
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
-4% Synergy $1.71
Unwind Unwind
-5% Synergy $0.78
Snap Snap
-6% Synergy $2.15
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
-8% Synergy $1.16
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-15% Synergy $0.58
Opt Opt
-15% Synergy $0.10
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-21% Synergy $1.27

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Unesh, Criosphinx Sovereign's game plan and control the board.

Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+25% Synergy $12.40
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+23% Synergy $0.21
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+22% Synergy $0.12
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+17% Synergy $3.63
Flood of Tears Flood of Tears
+17% Synergy $0.74
Ravenform Ravenform
+10% Synergy $0.17
Inundate Inundate
+8% Synergy $7.95
Commit // Memory Commit // Memory
+6% Synergy $0.18
Quasiduplicate Quasiduplicate
+5% Synergy $0.52
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+4% Synergy $8.76
Winged Words Winged Words
+4% Synergy $0.10
Echo of Eons Echo of Eons
+4% Synergy $12.86
Temporal Trespass Temporal Trespass
+4% Synergy $2.45
Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+3% Synergy $10.43
River's Rebuke River's Rebuke
+3% Synergy $0.58
Wash Out Wash Out
+2% Synergy $0.32
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+1% Synergy $36.04
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+1% Synergy $0.24
Preordain Preordain
-8% Synergy $0.58
Windfall Windfall
-13% Synergy $3.98
Ponder Ponder
-14% Synergy $1.67
Fabricate Fabricate
-15% Synergy $8.72

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+54% Synergy $12.64
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+46% Synergy $3.52
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+32% Synergy $4.34
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+19% Synergy $0.21
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
+12% Synergy $1.61
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+11% Synergy $0.56
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+7% Synergy $4.12
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+6% Synergy $3.47
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+5% Synergy $2.90
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+5% Synergy $7.34
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+4% Synergy $10.04
Empyrial Plate Empyrial Plate
+4% Synergy $1.00
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+2% Synergy $1.14
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+1% Synergy $1.06
Spellbook Spellbook
0% Synergy $2.55
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
-5% Synergy $1.12

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Unesh, Criosphinx Sovereign's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+46% Synergy $1.06
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+17% Synergy $0.17
Omniscience Omniscience
+16% Synergy $5.39
Call to the Kindred Call to the Kindred
+16% Synergy $0.75
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+13% Synergy $3.04
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+13% Synergy $4.29
Gravitational Shift Gravitational Shift
+11% Synergy $1.32
Kozilek's Unsealing Kozilek's Unsealing
+11% Synergy $0.33
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+9% Synergy $4.98
Dream Halls Dream Halls
+8% Synergy $22.35
Favorable Winds Favorable Winds
+7% Synergy $0.67
Case of the Shifting Visage Case of the Shifting Visage
+6% Synergy $0.10
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+5% Synergy $1.35
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+2% Synergy $0.12
Back to Basics Back to Basics
-2% Synergy $5.49
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-11% Synergy $10.49
Propaganda Propaganda
-12% Synergy $2.29
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-13% Synergy $51.13

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Unesh, Criosphinx Sovereign to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+16% Synergy $6.62

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+26% Synergy $39.21
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+20% Synergy $1.99
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+13% Synergy $2.90
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+13% Synergy $17.82
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+12% Synergy $0.65
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+10% Synergy $0.13
Sunken Palace Sunken Palace
+9% Synergy $0.69
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+9% Synergy $5.95
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+6% Synergy $0.11
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+6% Synergy $0.33
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+5% Synergy $0.65
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+5% Synergy $0.21
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+4% Synergy $1.70
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+2% Synergy $0.14
Desert of the Mindful Desert of the Mindful
+2% Synergy $0.13
Coral Atoll Coral Atoll
+2% Synergy $0.48
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+1% Synergy $0.39
Tolaria West Tolaria West
0% Synergy $1.21
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-1% Synergy $18.45
Rivendell Rivendell
-1% Synergy $1.59
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-3% Synergy $6.13
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
-4% Synergy $0.18
War Room War Room
-5% Synergy $3.03
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-6% Synergy $0.31
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-10% Synergy $35.36
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
-12% Synergy $10.89

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Caged Sun Caged Sun
+27% Synergy $3.55
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+26% Synergy $1.04
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+23% Synergy $0.24
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+20% Synergy $0.22
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+14% Synergy $3.47
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+13% Synergy $0.13
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+13% Synergy $2.63
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+13% Synergy $5.28
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+12% Synergy $1.06
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+10% Synergy $0.49
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+10% Synergy $16.72
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+8% Synergy $3.64
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+8% Synergy $4.90
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+7% Synergy $0.43
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+7% Synergy $1.05
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+7% Synergy $23.37
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+7% Synergy $8.70
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+6% Synergy $0.26
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+6% Synergy $0.27
Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+5% Synergy $1.06
Star Compass Star Compass
+5% Synergy $0.51
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $1.46
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+2% Synergy $0.26
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.17
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-2% Synergy $2.08
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-4% Synergy $0.25

Lands

The mana base foundation for Unesh, Criosphinx Sovereign decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+33% Synergy $0.16
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+17% Synergy $35.29
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+15% Synergy $0.16
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+14% Synergy $4.63
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+2% Synergy $0.52
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+1% Synergy $36.04
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.06
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $7.76
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
0% Synergy $0.97
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-5% Synergy $1.73

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