Yennett, Cryptic Sovereign (Commander) - Expensive Big Mana

Yennett, Cryptic 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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89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
87%synergy
Nexus of Fate
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
77%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
77%synergy
Plague Wind
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
66%synergy
Blazing Archon
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
66%synergy
Sphinx Ambassador
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
66%synergy
Void Winnower
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
65%synergy
Magister Sphinx
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
63%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
57%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Path to Exile
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Temporal Mastery
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Enigma Sphinx
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Blatant Thievery
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Void Rend
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Brainstorm
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Game Changers
Vampiric Tutor
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
62%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
47%synergy
Ancient Tomb
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Mystical Tutor
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
57%synergy
Teferi's Protection
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Imperial Seal
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
49%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Rhystic Study
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Opposition Agent
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Smothering Tithe
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-7%synergy
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Irma, Part-Time Mutant
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Hidetsugu and Kairi
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Thryx, the Sudden Storm
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Scholar of the Lost Trove
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Prognostic Sphinx
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Roaming Throne
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Medomai the Ageless
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Ancient Cellarspawn
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Sphinx of the Final Word
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Chancellor of the Spires
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Starwinder
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Momo, Friendly Flier
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Sharuum the Hegemon
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Ormos, Archive Keeper
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Cavalier of Gales
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Marvo, Deep Operative
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Sepulchral Primordial
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Agent of Treachery
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Emrakul, the Promised End
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Master of Predicaments
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Esper Sentinel
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Windreader Sphinx
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Mother of Runes
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Serra's Emissary
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Azor, the Lawbringer
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Vega, the Watcher
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Sphinx Mindbreaker
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Belltower Sphinx
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Alhammarret, High Arbiter
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Isperia, Supreme Judge
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Grand Abolisher
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Sphinx of Foresight
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Jelenn Sphinx
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Diluvian Primordial
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Tivit, Seller of Secrets
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Atemsis, All-Seeing
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Dazzling Sphinx
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Angel of Despair
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Guardian of Tazeem
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
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Anguished Unmaking
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-23%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Dark Ritual
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Judgment of Alexander
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Dovin's Veto
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Brainsurge
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Mana Drain
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Silence
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Force of Will
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Counterspell
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-20%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Deadly Rollick
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Fated Return
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Crib Swap
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Render Silent
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Emergency Powers
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Infernal Grasp
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Disenchant
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Force of Negation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Pact of Negation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Mortify
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Batwing Brume
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
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Sea Gate Restoration
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Dream Harvest
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Moment of Reckoning
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Ponder
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Time Warp
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Brilliant Ultimatum
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Grim Tutor
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Extinction Event
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Clone Legion
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Dream Cache
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Personal Tutor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Temporal Trespass
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Timetwister
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Savor the Moment
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Supreme Verdict
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Profane Tutor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Time Wipe
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Winds of Abandon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-0%synergy
Emeria's Call
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Bribery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Starfall Invocation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Time Stretch
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Demonic Tutor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Reanimate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Preordain
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Council's Judgment
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Damn
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Damnation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Legions to Ashes
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Portent
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Genji Glove
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
46%synergy
Scroll Rack
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Mithril Coat
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Explorer's Scope
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Crystal Ball
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Champion's Helm
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Time Sieve
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Spellbook
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Library of Leng
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Folio of Fancies
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
The Magic Mirror
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Strionic Resonator
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Venser's Journal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Soothsaying
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Penance
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Mind's Dilation
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Baneful Omen
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Super State
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Aqueous Form
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Black Market Connections
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Prison
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Propaganda
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Sphinx's Tutelage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Reconnaissance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Wizard Class
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Nerd Rage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Omniscience
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Spirit Mantle
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Kiora Bests the Sea God
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Grave Betrayal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Remora
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Exquisite Blood
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Future Sight
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Second Chance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
As Foretold
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Haunted Crossroads
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Heartless Summoning
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Planeswalkers
Aminatou, the Fateshifter
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Mu Yanling
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Rivendell
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Halimar Depths
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Command Beacon
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Bojuka Bog
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Zhalfirin Void
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Urza's Saga
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
New Benalia
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Castle Vantress
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Wasteland
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Mortuary Mire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Isolated Watchtower
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
The Black Gate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Cabal Coffers
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Homeward Path
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Three Tree City
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Access Tunnel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
-21%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Progress
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-23%synergy
Dimir Signet
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Worn Powerstone
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-24%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Orzhov Signet
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Azorius Signet
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Chrome Mox
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Mana Geode
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Grim Monolith
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Seer's Lantern
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-40%synergy
Mana Vault
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-15%synergy
Gilded Lotus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Obelisk of Esper
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Thran Dynamo
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-0%synergy
Mox Diamond
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Tundra
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
84%synergy
Underground Sea
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
84%synergy
Godless Shrine
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
47%synergy
Scrubland
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
84%synergy
Watery Grave
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
48%synergy
Marsh Flats
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Polluted Delta
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Flooded Strand
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Command Tower
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
-15%synergy
Sea of Clouds
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Morphic Pool
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Swamp
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
-25%synergy
Island
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
-27%synergy
Plains
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
-26%synergy
Vault of Champions
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Glacial Fortress
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Raffine's Tower
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Isolated Chapel
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-15%synergy
Deserted Beach
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Temple of Deceit
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Meticulous Archive
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Undercity Sewers
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Caves of Koilos
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-14%synergy
Port Town
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Underground River
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-14%synergy
Cavern of Souls
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Seachrome Coast
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Darkslick Shores
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Path of Ancestry
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Mana Confluence
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-11%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Silence
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
City of Brass
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Misty Rainforest
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Azorius Chancery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Windswept Heath
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
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