Unesh, Criosphinx Sovereign (Commander) - Upgraded Midrange

Unesh, Criosphinx Sovereign
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Jeremy Rowe
Sep 23, 2026
Jeremy Rowe
Is Sphinx's Approach a New Commander Staple?
How good is Sphinx's Approach? Will it spawn its own micro deck subtype, or should it be relegated as a useless curiosity?
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Fblthp, Impossibly Lost
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Sphinx of False Conclusions
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Samut, Tyrant of Naktamun
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Riddles in the Dark
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sphinx of Foresight
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
99%synergy
Conundrum Sphinx
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
80%synergy
Conspiracy Unraveler
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
79%synergy
Chancellor of the Spires
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
79%synergy
Sphinx of Uthuun
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
79%synergy
Sphinx of the Final Word
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
79%synergy
Urza's Incubator
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
79%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
41%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Game Changers
Consecrated Sphinx
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
68%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Force of Will
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
3%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-2%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-11%synergy
Mystical Tutor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Curator of Mysteries
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Guardian of Tazeem
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Dream Eater
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Master of Predicaments
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Sphinx of the Second Sun
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
56%synergy
Windreader Sphinx
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
58%synergy
Scholar of the Lost Trove
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Sphinx Ambassador
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Argent Sphinx
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
60%synergy
Curator of Destinies
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
53%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Alhammarret, High Arbiter
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
60%synergy
Enigma Thief
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Sphinx of Forgotten Lore
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
58%synergy
Atemsis, All-Seeing
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
58%synergy
Quantum Riddler
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Dazzling Sphinx
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Ormos, Archive Keeper
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Riddlemaster Sphinx
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Vizier of Many Faces
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Inspired Sphinx
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Marauding Sphinx
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Sphinx of Clear Skies
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Spark Double
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
27%synergy
Serra Sphinx
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Arbiter of the Ideal
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Phantasmal Image
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Stoic Sphinx
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Displacer Kitten
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Peregrine Drake
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Sphinx of Magosi
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Sphinx of Lost Truths
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Jwar Isle Avenger
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
0%synergy
Roaming Throne
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Sphinx of Jwar Isle
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Clone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Silver Myr
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Bazaar Trademage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Three Tree Mascot
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Nimble Obstructionist
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Master of Winds
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Prognostic Sphinx
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Naga Fleshcrafter
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Sphinx Mindbreaker
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Archaeomancer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Frantic Search
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
28%synergy
Snap
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
48%synergy
High Tide
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Pongify
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-1%synergy
Negate
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
3%synergy
Stubborn Denial
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Flare of Denial
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Essence Flux
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
31%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Arcane Denial
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
17%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Dig Through Time
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
31%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-15%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
5%synergy
Steel Sabotage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Gush
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Opportunity
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Transcendent Message
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Refute
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Blustersquall
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Dissolve
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Cyber Conversion
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Brainstorm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-21%synergy
Essence Scatter
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Mystical Dispute
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Dissipate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Daze
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Reality Shift
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Drain
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-7%synergy
Capsize
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Aetherize
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-12%synergy
Resculpt
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Jwari Disruption
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Cackling Counterpart
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Confirm Suspicions
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Cryptic Command
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Contradict
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Exclude
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Commandeer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Confluence
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Jace's Ingenuity
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Spell Pierce
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Snapback
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Suspend
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Sorceries
Rite of Replication
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
53%synergy
Flow State
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Inundate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Walk the Aeons
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Inscription of Insight
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Pull from the Deep
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Stock Up
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Enter the Infinite
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Bond of Insight
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
5%synergy
Wash Out
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Curse of the Swine
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Tidings
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Quasiduplicate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Concentrate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Preordain
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-3%synergy
Multiple Choice
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Spectral Deluge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Nanogene Conversion
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
River's Rebuke
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Ravenform
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Argivian Restoration
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Kefnet's Monument
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
54%synergy
Panharmonicon
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Expedition Map
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Herald's Horn
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Lightning Greaves
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Gathering Stone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
6%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Blade of Selves
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-8%synergy
Crystal Shard
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Strionic Resonator
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Empyrial Plate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Helm of Awakening
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
14%synergy
In Too Deep
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Extravagant Replication
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Case of the Shifting Visage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Kozilek's Unsealing
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Dream Halls
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Virtue of Knowledge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rivendell
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
50%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
43%synergy
Reliquary Tower
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Emergence Zone
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
27%synergy
Command Beacon
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
31%synergy
Witch's Clinic
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Mistrise Village
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Seat of the Synod
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
1%synergy
Halimar Depths
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Tolaria West
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Tectonic Edge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Urza's Saga
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
3%synergy
Svyelunite Temple
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Mystifying Maze
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Crystal Vein
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Forge of Heroes
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Haunted Fengraf
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Deserted Temple
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Terrain Generator
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Sunken Palace
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Temple of the False God
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Three Tree City
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Fellwar Stone
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Pristine Talisman
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Sky Diamond
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-2%synergy
Heraldic Banner
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Relic of Legends
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Coveted Jewel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Gilded Lotus
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Thran Dynamo
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Fractured Powerstone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Springleaf Drum
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Midnight Clock
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
1%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-14%synergy
Prismatic Lens
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Urza's Cave
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Cavern of Souls
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Sink into Stupor
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
5%synergy
Demolition Field
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Jwari Disruption
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
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