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Unesh, Criosphinx Sovereign
Price tag $10.25

Legendary Creature — Sphinx

Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

Playstyle & Strategy

Sphinxes 41% Flying 14% Control 7% Card Draw 4% Combo 4%
View Average Decklist All Sphinxes Commanders

New Cards

Recent-set cards that Unesh, Criosphinx Sovereign players are trying out in Sphinxes decks.

Flow State Flow State
+1% Synergy $1.65
Echocasting Symposium Echocasting Symposium
0% Synergy $3.28

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Unesh, Criosphinx Sovereign's Sphinxes builds — cards that lean hardest into the Sphinxes theme.

Sphinx of Foresight Sphinx of Foresight
+84% Synergy $0.43
Defiler of Dreams Defiler of Dreams
+80% Synergy $0.49
Windreader Sphinx Windreader Sphinx
+77% Synergy $0.30
Dazzling Sphinx Dazzling Sphinx
+77% Synergy $0.48
Atemsis, All-Seeing Atemsis, All-Seeing
+75% Synergy $0.43
Master of Predicaments Master of Predicaments
+74% Synergy $0.54
Enigma Thief Enigma Thief
+73% Synergy $0.38
Sphinx of the Second Sun Sphinx of the Second Sun
+72% Synergy $5.33
Dream Eater Dream Eater
+72% Synergy $0.36
Sphinx of Uthuun Sphinx of Uthuun
+70% Synergy $0.28

Top Cards

The staple cards most Unesh, Criosphinx Sovereign Sphinxes decks run as their core.

Argent Sphinx Argent Sphinx
+69% Synergy $0.17
Guardian of Tazeem Guardian of Tazeem
+68% Synergy $0.25
Sphinx of the Final Word Sphinx of the Final Word
+67% Synergy $0.51
Scholar of the Lost Trove Scholar of the Lost Trove
+66% Synergy $0.33
Prognostic Sphinx Prognostic Sphinx
+64% Synergy $0.29
Arbiter of the Ideal Arbiter of the Ideal
+63% Synergy $0.27
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+59% Synergy $0.40
High Tide High Tide
+28% Synergy $1.57
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+20% Synergy $8.14
Counterspell Counterspell
+14% Synergy $4.28

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Unesh, Criosphinx Sovereign Sphinxes game on their own.

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+51% Synergy $32.89
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+11% Synergy $39.16
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+6% Synergy $22.51
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+1% Synergy $119.25
Force of Will Force of Will
0% Synergy $59.96
Mana Vault Mana Vault
-1% Synergy $115.65
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
-3% Synergy $1.28
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-4% Synergy $69.59
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-4% Synergy $63.43
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-7% Synergy $18.67

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Sphinxes plan in Unesh, Criosphinx Sovereign decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Conspiracy Unraveler Conspiracy Unraveler
+62% Synergy $0.37
Sphinx Ambassador Sphinx Ambassador
+56% Synergy $45.02
Chancellor of the Spires Chancellor of the Spires
+55% Synergy $0.69
Sphinx of Forgotten Lore Sphinx of Forgotten Lore
+51% Synergy $0.51
Serum Sovereign Serum Sovereign
+51% Synergy $0.33
Conundrum Sphinx Conundrum Sphinx
+51% Synergy $0.60
Ormos, Archive Keeper Ormos, Archive Keeper
+49% Synergy $0.30
Curator of Destinies Curator of Destinies
+48% Synergy $0.26
Warden of Evos Isle Warden of Evos Isle
+47% Synergy $0.34
Sphinx of Enlightenment Sphinx of Enlightenment
+44% Synergy $0.50
Curator of Mysteries Curator of Mysteries
+36% Synergy $0.69
Glyph Keeper Glyph Keeper
+35% Synergy $0.21
Riddlemaster Sphinx Riddlemaster Sphinx
+34% Synergy $0.32
Sphinx of Lost Truths Sphinx of Lost Truths
+33% Synergy $0.38
Stoic Sphinx Stoic Sphinx
+30% Synergy $0.19
Sphinx of Magosi Sphinx of Magosi
+30% Synergy $0.24
Alhammarret, High Arbiter Alhammarret, High Arbiter
+30% Synergy $0.32
Inspired Sphinx Inspired Sphinx
+28% Synergy $0.44
Rescuer Sphinx Rescuer Sphinx
+28% Synergy $0.11
Sphinx of Jwar Isle Sphinx of Jwar Isle
+27% Synergy $0.20
Universal Automaton Universal Automaton
+26% Synergy $0.66
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
+24% Synergy $0.26
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+22% Synergy $52.83
Watcher of Hours Watcher of Hours
+22% Synergy $0.38
Quantum Riddler Quantum Riddler
+20% Synergy $34.12
Sphinx of Clear Skies Sphinx of Clear Skies
+20% Synergy $0.42
Master of Winds Master of Winds
+20% Synergy $0.23
Donal, Herald of Wings Donal, Herald of Wings
+18% Synergy $0.47
Three Tree Mascot Three Tree Mascot
+17% Synergy $0.13
Spark Double Spark Double
+16% Synergy $10.96
Jwar Isle Avenger Jwar Isle Avenger
+16% Synergy $0.02
Marauding Sphinx Marauding Sphinx
+15% Synergy $0.13
Sphinx Mindbreaker Sphinx Mindbreaker
+14% Synergy $3.34
Thryx, the Sudden Storm Thryx, the Sudden Storm
+13% Synergy $0.23
Vexing Sphinx Vexing Sphinx
+13% Synergy $0.18
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+12% Synergy $6.46
Bloodline Pretender Bloodline Pretender
+12% Synergy $2.44
Omni-Changeling Omni-Changeling
+10% Synergy $0.30
Mistwalker Mistwalker
+10% Synergy $0.25
Cloudreader Sphinx Cloudreader Sphinx
+10% Synergy $0.09
Changeling Wayfinder Changeling Wayfinder
+9% Synergy $0.24
Mothdust Changeling Mothdust Changeling
+9% Synergy $1.23
Twisted Riddlekeeper Twisted Riddlekeeper
+9% Synergy $0.16
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+7% Synergy $3.93
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+7% Synergy $32.52
Phantasmal Image Phantasmal Image
+7% Synergy $5.06
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+5% Synergy $28.78
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+4% Synergy $2.21
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
0% Synergy $2.21
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-6% Synergy $0.31

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Unesh, Criosphinx Sovereign's Sphinxes deck ahead.

Stubborn Denial Stubborn Denial
+28% Synergy $4.48
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+25% Synergy $0.35
Foil Foil
+17% Synergy $2.09
Resculpt Resculpt
+16% Synergy $0.34
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+15% Synergy $0.79
Pongify Pongify
+11% Synergy $3.05
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+11% Synergy $2.62
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+11% Synergy $0.30
Negate Negate
+6% Synergy $0.24
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+6% Synergy $0.30
Displace Displace
+6% Synergy $0.34
Lofty Denial Lofty Denial
+6% Synergy $0.26
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+5% Synergy $3.74
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+5% Synergy $4.08
Disdainful Stroke Disdainful Stroke
+5% Synergy $0.20
Swan Song Swan Song
+4% Synergy $10.69
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+4% Synergy $56.44
Engulf the Shore Engulf the Shore
+4% Synergy $3.09
Disallow Disallow
+4% Synergy $1.89
Reenact the Crime Reenact the Crime
+4% Synergy $0.26
Illusionist's Stratagem Illusionist's Stratagem
+4% Synergy $0.39
Forbid Forbid
+4% Synergy $1.08
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+3% Synergy $1.72
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+3% Synergy $2.57
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+3% Synergy $0.77
Nexus of Fate Nexus of Fate
+3% Synergy $5.24
Run Away Together Run Away Together
+3% Synergy $0.24
Cackling Counterpart Cackling Counterpart
+3% Synergy $0.35
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+2% Synergy $1.85
Misdirection Misdirection
+2% Synergy $12.47
Wash Away Wash Away
+2% Synergy $0.47
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
+1% Synergy $0.27
Evacuation Evacuation
+1% Synergy $0.26
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
0% Synergy $16.27
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-1% Synergy $3.07
Aetherize Aetherize
-1% Synergy $0.44
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-1% Synergy $9.48
Rewind Rewind
-1% Synergy $0.46
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-2% Synergy $49.60
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
-3% Synergy $7.98
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
-3% Synergy $1.00
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
-4% Synergy $2.91
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
-4% Synergy $5.90
Snap Snap
-8% Synergy $3.78
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
-9% Synergy $2.16
Opt Opt
-15% Synergy $0.25
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-17% Synergy $0.56
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-18% Synergy $2.09

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Sphinxes game plan forward for Unesh, Criosphinx Sovereign.

Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+28% Synergy $11.93
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+23% Synergy $0.30
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+23% Synergy $0.29
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+19% Synergy $4.60
Flood of Tears Flood of Tears
+15% Synergy $1.17
Ravenform Ravenform
+12% Synergy $0.35
Commit // Memory Commit // Memory
+8% Synergy $0.32
Inundate Inundate
+8% Synergy $11.35
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+6% Synergy $0.35
Winged Words Winged Words
+5% Synergy $0.35
Echo of Eons Echo of Eons
+5% Synergy $11.57
River's Rebuke River's Rebuke
+4% Synergy $0.43
Quasiduplicate Quasiduplicate
+4% Synergy $0.64
Temporal Trespass Temporal Trespass
+4% Synergy $2.89
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+3% Synergy $9.57
Wash Out Wash Out
+3% Synergy $0.39
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
0% Synergy $35.15
Preordain Preordain
-4% Synergy $0.86
Ponder Ponder
-8% Synergy $3.54
Windfall Windfall
-8% Synergy $6.10
Fabricate Fabricate
-15% Synergy $10.36

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Unesh, Criosphinx Sovereign Sphinxes decks.

Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+62% Synergy $19.77
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+54% Synergy $5.75
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+33% Synergy $6.49
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+20% Synergy $5.61
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+13% Synergy $1.05
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
+10% Synergy $6.24
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+7% Synergy $1.98
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+7% Synergy $4.10
Gathering Stone Gathering Stone
+7% Synergy $0.43
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+6% Synergy $4.05
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+6% Synergy $5.11
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+5% Synergy $2.45
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+4% Synergy $8.96
Spellbook Spellbook
0% Synergy $4.51
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
-4% Synergy $0.45

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Sphinxes strategy in Unesh, Criosphinx Sovereign decks.

Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+49% Synergy $2.93
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+20% Synergy $0.31
Omniscience Omniscience
+17% Synergy $6.09
Call to the Kindred Call to the Kindred
+15% Synergy $1.30
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+13% Synergy $5.40
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+13% Synergy $4.65
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+12% Synergy $5.25
Gravitational Shift Gravitational Shift
+12% Synergy $1.85
Kozilek's Unsealing Kozilek's Unsealing
+11% Synergy $0.36
Favorable Winds Favorable Winds
+10% Synergy $0.43
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+7% Synergy $3.13
Dream Halls Dream Halls
+7% Synergy $33.96
Case of the Shifting Visage Case of the Shifting Visage
+6% Synergy $0.40
Unable to Scream Unable to Scream
+4% Synergy $0.28
Impostor Syndrome Impostor Syndrome
+4% Synergy $6.72
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+2% Synergy $0.26
Back to Basics Back to Basics
+1% Synergy $6.51
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-7% Synergy $13.77
Propaganda Propaganda
-12% Synergy $2.17

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Unesh, Criosphinx Sovereign's Sphinxes game plan.

Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+21% Synergy $10.72

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Unesh, Criosphinx Sovereign Sphinxes decks.

Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+28% Synergy $45.74
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+24% Synergy $4.23
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+19% Synergy $0.31
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+16% Synergy $29.95
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+15% Synergy $2.24
Sunken Palace Sunken Palace
+13% Synergy $1.20
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+12% Synergy $0.32
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+11% Synergy $1.34
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+9% Synergy $0.24
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+7% Synergy $0.37
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+6% Synergy $9.86
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+6% Synergy $0.92
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+5% Synergy $0.37
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+3% Synergy $0.24
Desert of the Mindful Desert of the Mindful
+3% Synergy $0.29
Coral Atoll Coral Atoll
+3% Synergy $0.63
Rivendell Rivendell
+2% Synergy $1.04
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+2% Synergy $0.32
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+1% Synergy $26.55
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
0% Synergy $7.72
Agna Qel'a Agna Qel'a
0% Synergy $0.93
War Room War Room
-4% Synergy $5.22
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
-4% Synergy $0.32
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-7% Synergy $0.77
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-7% Synergy $0.37
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
-10% Synergy $9.06
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-10% Synergy $38.48

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Unesh, Criosphinx Sovereign's Sphinxes strategy.

Caged Sun Caged Sun
+27% Synergy $3.87
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+26% Synergy $2.35
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+22% Synergy $0.25
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+18% Synergy $0.37
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+17% Synergy $5.10
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+15% Synergy $0.34
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+15% Synergy $4.36
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+12% Synergy $0.49
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+12% Synergy $0.59
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+12% Synergy $20.16
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+12% Synergy $4.76
Firdoch Core Firdoch Core
+11% Synergy $0.35
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+10% Synergy $0.57
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+9% Synergy $2.89
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+8% Synergy $1.34
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+8% Synergy $29.40
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+6% Synergy $13.30
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+5% Synergy $1.04
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+5% Synergy $0.25
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+5% Synergy $4.09
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.31
Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+3% Synergy $1.91
Misleading Signpost Misleading Signpost
+2% Synergy $14.05
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+1% Synergy $0.36
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
-2% Synergy $167.03
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-7% Synergy $0.30

Lands

The mana base behind Unesh, Criosphinx Sovereign's Sphinxes decks.

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+32% Synergy $0.27
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+19% Synergy $0.34
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+19% Synergy $51.06
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+12% Synergy $6.46
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+4% Synergy $0.31
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.07
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
0% Synergy $35.15
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-1% Synergy $9.48
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
-1% Synergy $1.18
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-8% Synergy $1.82

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Unesh, Criosphinx Sovereign: Sphinxes.

Donal, Herald of Wings Donal, Herald of Wings
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Siani, Eye of the Storm Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Gadwick, the Wizened Gadwick, the Wizened
Azami, Lady of Scrolls Azami, Lady of Scrolls
Gogo, Master of Mimicry Gogo, Master of Mimicry
Sakashima the Impostor Sakashima the Impostor
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
Jace, Vryn's Prodigy Jace, Vryn's Prodigy
Martha Jones Martha Jones
Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Faceless One Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Faceless One
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Alhammarret, High Arbiter Alhammarret, High Arbiter
Ultimecia, Temporal Threat Ultimecia, Temporal Threat
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Barrin, Master Wizard Barrin, Master Wizard
Cloudhoof Kirin Cloudhoof Kirin
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
Fblthp, the Lost Fblthp, the Lost
Kaho, Minamo Historian Kaho, Minamo Historian
Keiga, the Tide Star Keiga, the Tide Star
The Unspeakable The Unspeakable
Ultros, Obnoxious Octopus Ultros, Obnoxious Octopus
Uyo, Silent Prophet Uyo, Silent Prophet
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Esior, Wardwing Familiar The Prismatic Piper Esior, Wardwing Familiar // The Prismatic Piper
Elrond, Lord of Rivendell Elrond, Lord of Rivendell
Sun Ce, Young Conquerer Sun Ce, Young Conquerer
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Radiant, Serra Archangel Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Ravos, Soultender Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ravos, Soultender
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Tymna the Weaver Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Tymna the Weaver
Cynette, Jelly Drover Cynette, Jelly Drover
Lorthos, the Tidemaker Lorthos, the Tidemaker
Mu Yanling, Wind Rider Mu Yanling, Wind Rider
Rayne, Academy Chancellor Rayne, Academy Chancellor