Yennett, Cryptic Sovereign (Commander) - Expensive Core

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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The Ur-Sphinx
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Gleaming Splendor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
In Garruk's Wake
70%inclusion30 decks43 decks
69%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
65%inclusion28 decks43 decks
56%synergy
Aminatou, the Fateshifter
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
56%synergy
Brainstorm
70%inclusion30 decks43 decks
53%synergy
Enigma Sphinx
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
50%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
43%synergy
Void Winnower
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
43%synergy
Vega, the Watcher
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
40%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
40%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
38%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Void Rend
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Path to Exile
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Magister Sphinx
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
36%synergy
Brainsurge
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
36%synergy
Ponder
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
36%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
36%synergy
Plague Wind
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
34%synergy
Creatures
Hidetsugu and Kairi
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Doom Whisperer
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Esper Sentinel
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Sphinx Ambassador
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Prognostic Sphinx
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Artisan of Kozilek
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Scholar of the Lost Trove
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Ancient Cellarspawn
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Dazzling Sphinx
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Mother of Runes
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Blazing Archon
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Marvo, Deep Operative
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Sphinx of the Final Word
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
22%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Windreader Sphinx
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Vesuvan Drifter
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Cavalier of Gales
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Diluvian Primordial
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Angel of Despair
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Claim Jumper
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Emrakul, the Promised End
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Thryx, the Sudden Storm
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Pathrazer of Ulamog
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Master of Predicaments
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Wandering Archaic
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Raffine, Scheming Seer
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Teysa, Envoy of Ghosts
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Conspiracy Unraveler
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Gogo, Master of Mimicry
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Colossus
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Mulldrifter
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Roaming Throne
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Sphinx of Uthuun
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Sire of Seven Deaths
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Triplicate Titan
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Lord of the Void
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Bastion Protector
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Counterspell
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
-12%synergy
Dark Ritual
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Sink into Stupor
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Swan Song
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
5%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
-8%synergy
Mystic Confluence
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Nexus of Fate
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Dovin's Veto
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-11%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Mana Drain
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Otherworldly Gaze
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Esper Charm
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Mortify
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Fated Return
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Negate
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-7%synergy
Render Silent
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Opt
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Emergency Powers
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Kaya's Guile
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Pongify
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Soul Shatter
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Slip Out the Back
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Flusterstorm
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Desecrate Reality
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Miscast
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Erode
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Sea Gate Restoration
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
48%synergy
Brilliant Ultimatum
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Portent
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Serum Visions
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Vindicate
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Dream Cache
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Preordain
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Blatant Thievery
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Reanimate
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Extinction Event
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Profane Transfusion
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Time Wipe
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Emeria's Call
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Lórien Revealed
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Expropriate
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Toxic Deluge
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Time Warp
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Dream Harvest
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Fractured Identity
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Temporal Mastery
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Devastation Tide
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Index
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Clone Legion
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Speculation
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Restoration Seminar
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Starfall Invocation
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Dismantling Wave
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Knowledge Exploitation
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Personal Tutor
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Moment of Reckoning
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Scroll Rack
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Mithril Coat
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Crystal Ball
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Strionic Resonator
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Genji Glove
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Explorer's Scope
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Wondrous Crucible
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Elbrus, the Binding Blade
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Buster Sword
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Aqueous Form
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Soothsaying
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Penance
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Mind's Dilation
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Land Tax
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Baneful Omen
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Haunted Crossroads
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Propaganda
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
-9%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Ghostly Prison
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Future Sight
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Remora
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-9%synergy
Black Market Connections
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Reconnaissance
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Take Possession
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Price of Knowledge
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Glasswing Grace
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Elspeth Conquers Death
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Psychic Battle
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Kiora Bests the Sea God
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Grave Betrayal
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Debtors' Knell
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Monologue Tax
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Oubliette
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Virtue of Knowledge
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dakkon, Shadow Slayer
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Elminster
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Liliana Vess
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Rivendell
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Mortuary Mire
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Halimar Depths
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Bojuka Bog
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Castle Vantress
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Maze of Ith
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Witch's Cottage
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Academy Ruins
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Isolated Watchtower
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Command Beacon
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
84%inclusion36 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Arcane Signet
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
-36%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
34%synergy
Commander's Sphere
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Gilded Lotus
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
36%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Skyclave Relic
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Talisman of Progress
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
-20%synergy
Worn Powerstone
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Coalition Relic
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
-32%synergy
Obelisk of Esper
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
-27%synergy
Midnight Clock
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Dimir Signet
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-19%synergy
Azorius Signet
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-15%synergy
Misleading Signpost
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Mana Geode
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Orzhov Signet
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-19%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-16%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Hourglass of the Lost
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Seer's Lantern
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Potioner's Trove
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion41 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Island
93%inclusion40 decks43 decks
-0%synergy
Plains
93%inclusion40 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Swamp
91%inclusion39 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
88%inclusion38 decks43 decks
36%synergy
Godless Shrine
86%inclusion37 decks43 decks
34%synergy
Watery Grave
86%inclusion37 decks43 decks
34%synergy
Raffine's Tower
77%inclusion33 decks43 decks
36%synergy
Polluted Delta
77%inclusion33 decks43 decks
38%synergy
Flooded Strand
72%inclusion31 decks43 decks
33%synergy
Morphic Pool
70%inclusion30 decks43 decks
36%synergy
Sea of Clouds
65%inclusion28 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Marsh Flats
65%inclusion28 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Vault of Champions
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
48%synergy
Meticulous Archive
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Undercity Sewers
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
-12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
-25%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Glacial Fortress
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
-12%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Temple of Deceit
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Isolated Chapel
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
-13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Silence
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Sink into Stupor
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Tundra
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Azorius Chancery
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Underground Sea
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Scrubland
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Deserted Beach
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
-0%synergy
Misty Rainforest
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Windswept Heath
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Emeria's Call
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Arid Mesa
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Gate
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Caves of Koilos
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-22%synergy
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