Yennett, Cryptic Sovereign (Commander) - Commander Matters

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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