Sphinx's Approach

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Sphinx's Approach

Instant

Draw two cards. Then you may exile this spell and four cards named Sphinx's Approach from your graveyard. If you do, search your library for a Sphinx creature card, put it onto the battlefield, then shuffle.
A deck can have any number of cards named Sphinx's Approach.

Card details

Set: Reality Fracture
Set code: FRA
Number: 41
Rarity: Common
Artist: Nathaniel Himawan
Card type: Instant
Colors: Mono-Blue (Blue)
Mana value: 3
Released: October 2, 2026
EDHREC rank: #16252 on EDHREC
Available on: Paper, Magic Online, MTG Arena
Language: English
Frame: 2015
Border: Black
Finishes: Nonfoil, Foil

Legality

StandardLegal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlLegal
Standard BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
AlchemyLegal
GladiatorLegal
OathbreakerLegal
Pauper CommanderLegal
Duel CommanderLegal
PreDHNot legal
PremodernNot legal
Old SchoolNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
FutureLegal

Rulings (1)

Aug 21, 2026
The last ability of Sphinx's Approach lets you ignore the "four-of" rule. It doesn't let you ignore format legality. For example, during a Reality Fracture Limited event, you can't add cards named Sphinx's Approach from your personal collection.