Yennett, Cryptic Sovereign (Commander) - Optimized

Yennett, Cryptic Sovereign
Rank #503
255decks
As CommanderAs CardAverage DeckDecksView Precon
Bracket
All12345
Budget
Any$$$$
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?
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
New Cards
High Synergy Cards
Top Cards
Game Changers
Creatures
Instants
Sorceries
Utility Artifacts
Enchantments
Planeswalkers
Utility Lands
Mana Artifacts
Lands
Back to Top
The Ur-Sphinx
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Turbulent Shore
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Turbulent Wetlands
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Kindred Judgment
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Wizard's Staff
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sensei's Divining Top
77%inclusion196 decks255 decks
68%synergy
Brainstorm
82%inclusion209 decks255 decks
66%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
60%inclusion154 decks255 decks
59%synergy
Void Winnower
60%inclusion153 decks255 decks
59%synergy
Aminatou, the Fateshifter
59%inclusion150 decks255 decks
56%synergy
Nexus of Fate
55%inclusion140 decks255 decks
54%synergy
Ponder
62%inclusion159 decks255 decks
54%synergy
Expropriate
53%inclusion135 decks255 decks
51%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
51%inclusion131 decks255 decks
50%synergy
Magister Sphinx
53%inclusion134 decks255 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion178 decks255 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Greaves
57%inclusion146 decks255 decks
34%synergy
Path to Exile
53%inclusion134 decks255 decks
10%synergy
Void Rend
49%inclusion126 decks255 decks
14%synergy
Temporal Mastery
46%inclusion117 decks255 decks
44%synergy
Counterspell
45%inclusion114 decks255 decks
2%synergy
Enigma Sphinx
44%inclusion112 decks255 decks
42%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
44%inclusion111 decks255 decks
17%synergy
Scroll Rack
43%inclusion110 decks255 decks
41%synergy
Soothsaying
42%inclusion108 decks255 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
65%inclusion166 decks255 decks
55%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
58%inclusion147 decks255 decks
42%synergy
Rhystic Study
52%inclusion133 decks255 decks
22%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
39%inclusion99 decks255 decks
19%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
36%inclusion91 decks255 decks
18%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
34%inclusion87 decks255 decks
12%synergy
Teferi's Protection
33%inclusion83 decks255 decks
17%synergy
Smothering Tithe
29%inclusion75 decks255 decks
-0%synergy
Demonic Tutor
27%inclusion68 decks255 decks
7%synergy
Force of Will
26%inclusion67 decks255 decks
14%synergy
Creatures
Vega, the Watcher
39%inclusion99 decks255 decks
37%synergy
Esper Sentinel
37%inclusion95 decks255 decks
10%synergy
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
36%inclusion92 decks255 decks
36%synergy
Prognostic Sphinx
33%inclusion85 decks255 decks
32%synergy
Artisan of Kozilek
32%inclusion82 decks255 decks
32%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
31%inclusion80 decks255 decks
30%synergy
Hidetsugu and Kairi
31%inclusion78 decks255 decks
30%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
31%inclusion78 decks255 decks
29%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
30%inclusion77 decks255 decks
25%synergy
Blazing Archon
29%inclusion74 decks255 decks
28%synergy
Sphinx of the Final Word
29%inclusion73 decks255 decks
28%synergy
Windreader Sphinx
28%inclusion72 decks255 decks
27%synergy
Scholar of the Lost Trove
27%inclusion68 decks255 decks
26%synergy
Marvo, Deep Operative
26%inclusion66 decks255 decks
25%synergy
Thryx, the Sudden Storm
25%inclusion65 decks255 decks
25%synergy
Emrakul, the Promised End
24%inclusion62 decks255 decks
24%synergy
Doom Whisperer
24%inclusion60 decks255 decks
22%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
24%inclusion60 decks255 decks
18%synergy
Dazzling Sphinx
23%inclusion58 decks255 decks
21%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
23%inclusion58 decks255 decks
21%synergy
Cavalier of Gales
22%inclusion56 decks255 decks
21%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
20%inclusion50 decks255 decks
15%synergy
Mother of Runes
18%inclusion45 decks255 decks
14%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
18%inclusion45 decks255 decks
14%synergy
Sphinx Ambassador
17%inclusion44 decks255 decks
16%synergy
Diluvian Primordial
17%inclusion43 decks255 decks
16%synergy
Vesuvan Drifter
16%inclusion41 decks255 decks
16%synergy
Sepulchral Primordial
16%inclusion40 decks255 decks
14%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
15%inclusion38 decks255 decks
12%synergy
Wandering Archaic
15%inclusion37 decks255 decks
13%synergy
Medomai the Ageless
15%inclusion37 decks255 decks
12%synergy
Grand Abolisher
14%inclusion36 decks255 decks
-0%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
14%inclusion36 decks255 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Cellarspawn
13%inclusion34 decks255 decks
11%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
13%inclusion32 decks255 decks
11%synergy
Opposition Agent
13%inclusion32 decks255 decks
5%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
13%inclusion32 decks255 decks
11%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
12%inclusion31 decks255 decks
6%synergy
Master of Predicaments
12%inclusion30 decks255 decks
10%synergy
Mulldrifter
11%inclusion28 decks255 decks
7%synergy
Pathrazer of Ulamog
11%inclusion28 decks255 decks
11%synergy
Sphinx of Uthuun
11%inclusion27 decks255 decks
10%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
10%inclusion26 decks255 decks
4%synergy
Raffine, Scheming Seer
10%inclusion26 decks255 decks
5%synergy
Teysa, Envoy of Ghosts
10%inclusion26 decks255 decks
10%synergy
Serum Sovereign
10%inclusion26 decks255 decks
10%synergy
Burnished Hart
10%inclusion25 decks255 decks
7%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
8.6%inclusion22 decks255 decks
0%synergy
Roaming Throne
8.6%inclusion22 decks255 decks
2%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
8.2%inclusion21 decks255 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
35%inclusion90 decks255 decks
14%synergy
Brainsurge
31%inclusion78 decks255 decks
27%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
30%inclusion76 decks255 decks
1%synergy
Swan Song
26%inclusion67 decks255 decks
6%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
25%inclusion64 decks255 decks
22%synergy
Generous Gift
23%inclusion59 decks255 decks
9%synergy
Mana Drain
22%inclusion55 decks255 decks
4%synergy
Mortify
21%inclusion53 decks255 decks
12%synergy
Dovin's Veto
17%inclusion44 decks255 decks
-10%synergy
Force of Negation
17%inclusion44 decks255 decks
5%synergy
Pact of Negation
13%inclusion33 decks255 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion31 decks255 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion30 decks255 decks
-9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion29 decks255 decks
3%synergy
Esper Charm
11%inclusion29 decks255 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Rollick
11%inclusion28 decks255 decks
-6%synergy
Negate
10%inclusion25 decks255 decks
-6%synergy
Otherworldly Gaze
9.4%inclusion24 decks255 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
9.0%inclusion23 decks255 decks
-0%synergy
Silence
8.6%inclusion22 decks255 decks
-1%synergy
Demonic Consultation
8.6%inclusion22 decks255 decks
1%synergy
Render Silent
7.8%inclusion20 decks255 decks
4%synergy
Opt
7.5%inclusion19 decks255 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Confluence
7.5%inclusion19 decks255 decks
6%synergy
Telling Time
7.1%inclusion18 decks255 decks
5%synergy
Flusterstorm
6.7%inclusion17 decks255 decks
-1%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
6.3%inclusion16 decks255 decks
5%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
6.3%inclusion16 decks255 decks
4%synergy
Emergency Powers
6.3%inclusion16 decks255 decks
6%synergy
Mental Misstep
5.9%inclusion15 decks255 decks
-0%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
5.5%inclusion14 decks255 decks
1%synergy
Tainted Pact
5.1%inclusion13 decks255 decks
-1%synergy
Narset's Reversal
5.1%inclusion13 decks255 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Approach of the Second Sun
35%inclusion89 decks255 decks
31%synergy
Time Warp
35%inclusion88 decks255 decks
34%synergy
Preordain
30%inclusion77 decks255 decks
25%synergy
Portent
29%inclusion75 decks255 decks
26%synergy
Plague Wind
29%inclusion74 decks255 decks
29%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
25%inclusion65 decks255 decks
24%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
24%inclusion62 decks255 decks
24%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
24%inclusion62 decks255 decks
21%synergy
Toxic Deluge
24%inclusion60 decks255 decks
3%synergy
Brilliant Ultimatum
22%inclusion57 decks255 decks
21%synergy
Dream Cache
22%inclusion55 decks255 decks
21%synergy
Imperial Seal
21%inclusion53 decks255 decks
14%synergy
Temporal Trespass
21%inclusion53 decks255 decks
20%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
20%inclusion50 decks255 decks
18%synergy
Personal Tutor
20%inclusion50 decks255 decks
19%synergy
Blatant Thievery
19%inclusion48 decks255 decks
18%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
18%inclusion46 decks255 decks
15%synergy
Time Wipe
17%inclusion44 decks255 decks
11%synergy
Serum Visions
16%inclusion40 decks255 decks
15%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
16%inclusion40 decks255 decks
15%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
15%inclusion38 decks255 decks
15%synergy
Dream Harvest
13%inclusion18 decks139 decks
12%synergy
Vindicate
13%inclusion33 decks255 decks
1%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
13%inclusion33 decks255 decks
13%synergy
Reanimate
11%inclusion28 decks255 decks
-6%synergy
Supreme Verdict
10%inclusion25 decks255 decks
-5%synergy
Grim Tutor
10%inclusion25 decks255 decks
5%synergy
Windfall
9.4%inclusion24 decks255 decks
-3%synergy
Index
8.6%inclusion22 decks255 decks
8%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
8.6%inclusion22 decks255 decks
8%synergy
Extinction Event
7.5%inclusion19 decks255 decks
7%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
7.5%inclusion19 decks255 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Speculation
7.5%inclusion19 decks255 decks
7%synergy
Lórien Revealed
7.1%inclusion18 decks255 decks
5%synergy
Bribery
7.1%inclusion18 decks255 decks
6%synergy
Restoration Seminar
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Clone Legion
6.7%inclusion17 decks255 decks
6%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.7%inclusion17 decks255 decks
5%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
6.3%inclusion16 decks255 decks
3%synergy
Moment of Reckoning
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Vision
5.9%inclusion15 decks255 decks
4%synergy
Cleansing Nova
5.9%inclusion15 decks255 decks
1%synergy
Cruel Tutor
5.5%inclusion14 decks255 decks
5%synergy
Wrath of God
5.1%inclusion13 decks255 decks
2%synergy
Farewell
5.1%inclusion13 decks255 decks
-6%synergy
Kindred Dominance
5.1%inclusion13 decks255 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
37%inclusion94 decks255 decks
13%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
27%inclusion69 decks255 decks
25%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
24%inclusion61 decks255 decks
23%synergy
Crystal Ball
20%inclusion52 decks255 decks
20%synergy
Strionic Resonator
16%inclusion40 decks255 decks
13%synergy
Mithril Coat
13%inclusion34 decks255 decks
9%synergy
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
12%inclusion20 decks170 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion27 decks255 decks
4%synergy
Explorer's Scope
11%inclusion27 decks255 decks
10%synergy
Isochron Scepter
7.5%inclusion19 decks255 decks
5%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
7.1%inclusion18 decks255 decks
6%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
6.7%inclusion17 decks255 decks
-3%synergy
Brainstone
5.5%inclusion14 decks255 decks
4%synergy
The One Ring
5.1%inclusion13 decks255 decks
-7%synergy
Enchantments
Mind's Dilation
35%inclusion88 decks255 decks
32%synergy
Aqueous Form
30%inclusion77 decks255 decks
27%synergy
Propaganda
29%inclusion73 decks255 decks
-2%synergy
Penance
27%inclusion68 decks255 decks
25%synergy
Mystic Remora
24%inclusion60 decks255 decks
3%synergy
Ghostly Prison
22%inclusion56 decks255 decks
-2%synergy
Haunted Crossroads
16%inclusion42 decks255 decks
16%synergy
Baneful Omen
15%inclusion37 decks255 decks
14%synergy
Land Tax
14%inclusion35 decks255 decks
7%synergy
Reconnaissance
13%inclusion32 decks255 decks
9%synergy
Necropotence
9.4%inclusion24 decks255 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
8.2%inclusion21 decks255 decks
-6%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
7.8%inclusion20 decks255 decks
1%synergy
Black Market Connections
7.8%inclusion20 decks255 decks
-8%synergy
Future Sight
7.5%inclusion19 decks255 decks
7%synergy
Debtors' Knell
7.1%inclusion18 decks255 decks
6%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
5.9%inclusion15 decks255 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana Vess
20%inclusion51 decks255 decks
20%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
16%inclusion40 decks255 decks
15%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
11%inclusion29 decks255 decks
8%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
9.4%inclusion24 decks255 decks
1%synergy
Dakkon, Shadow Slayer
9.0%inclusion23 decks255 decks
7%synergy
Elminster
7.1%inclusion18 decks255 decks
7%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
5.9%inclusion15 decks255 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion98 decks255 decks
4%synergy
Halimar Depths
34%inclusion86 decks255 decks
29%synergy
Rivendell
25%inclusion65 decks255 decks
24%synergy
Ancient Tomb
23%inclusion59 decks255 decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
23%inclusion59 decks255 decks
13%synergy
Bojuka Bog
20%inclusion51 decks255 decks
-7%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
18%inclusion45 decks255 decks
-2%synergy
Mortuary Mire
16%inclusion41 decks255 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
16%inclusion40 decks255 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion39 decks255 decks
4%synergy
Castle Vantress
15%inclusion37 decks255 decks
13%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
14%inclusion36 decks255 decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion35 decks255 decks
11%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion25 decks255 decks
2%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.8%inclusion20 decks255 decks
5%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
7.5%inclusion19 decks255 decks
7%synergy
Zhalfirin Void
6.3%inclusion16 decks255 decks
6%synergy
Academy Ruins
6.3%inclusion16 decks255 decks
-0%synergy
New Benalia
5.9%inclusion15 decks255 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion244 decks255 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion172 decks255 decks
-20%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
39%inclusion99 decks255 decks
27%synergy
Commander's Sphere
33%inclusion83 decks255 decks
16%synergy
Azorius Signet
31%inclusion80 decks255 decks
3%synergy
Dimir Signet
31%inclusion79 decks255 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
28%inclusion71 decks255 decks
-23%synergy
Gilded Lotus
25%inclusion65 decks255 decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Progress
25%inclusion64 decks255 decks
-20%synergy
Orzhov Signet
25%inclusion64 decks255 decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion60 decks255 decks
-10%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
24%inclusion60 decks255 decks
-22%synergy
Mana Vault
19%inclusion48 decks255 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion37 decks255 decks
-11%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
13%inclusion32 decks255 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Mox
12%inclusion31 decks255 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
12%inclusion30 decks255 decks
2%synergy
Mana Geode
8.2%inclusion21 decks255 decks
8%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.2%inclusion21 decks255 decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
7.8%inclusion20 decks255 decks
7%synergy
Obelisk of Esper
7.8%inclusion20 decks255 decks
6%synergy
Worn Powerstone
7.8%inclusion20 decks255 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
7.1%inclusion18 decks255 decks
-4%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
6.7%inclusion17 decks255 decks
6%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
6.4%inclusion12 decks188 decks
0%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.3%inclusion16 decks255 decks
3%synergy
Mox Opal
6.3%inclusion16 decks255 decks
-2%synergy
Coalition Relic
5.9%inclusion15 decks255 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
96%inclusion245 decks255 decks
4%synergy
Island
96%inclusion245 decks255 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion241 decks255 decks
2%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion241 decks255 decks
2%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
65%inclusion166 decks255 decks
13%synergy
Watery Grave
65%inclusion165 decks255 decks
13%synergy
Godless Shrine
62%inclusion158 decks255 decks
9%synergy
Raffine's Tower
58%inclusion149 decks255 decks
18%synergy
Flooded Strand
51%inclusion131 decks255 decks
13%synergy
Sea of Clouds
51%inclusion130 decks255 decks
16%synergy
Polluted Delta
51%inclusion130 decks255 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
51%inclusion129 decks255 decks
-3%synergy
Marsh Flats
49%inclusion125 decks255 decks
13%synergy
Morphic Pool
47%inclusion120 decks255 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
47%inclusion119 decks255 decks
-13%synergy
Vault of Champions
46%inclusion117 decks255 decks
14%synergy
Glacial Fortress
40%inclusion101 decks255 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Deceit
39%inclusion100 decks255 decks
23%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
39%inclusion100 decks255 decks
25%synergy
Temple of Silence
37%inclusion94 decks255 decks
20%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
34%inclusion86 decks255 decks
-6%synergy
Prairie Stream
31%inclusion79 decks255 decks
-10%synergy
Isolated Chapel
27%inclusion70 decks255 decks
-16%synergy
Sunken Hollow
27%inclusion68 decks255 decks
-13%synergy
Tundra
25%inclusion64 decks255 decks
9%synergy
Caves of Koilos
25%inclusion64 decks255 decks
-11%synergy
Underground River
24%inclusion60 decks255 decks
-13%synergy
Scrubland
24%inclusion60 decks255 decks
7%synergy
Underground Sea
23%inclusion58 decks255 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
22%inclusion55 decks255 decks
-7%synergy
City of Brass
22%inclusion55 decks255 decks
6%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
21%inclusion53 decks255 decks
0%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
21%inclusion53 decks255 decks
-13%synergy
Meticulous Archive
20%inclusion52 decks255 decks
6%synergy
Undercity Sewers
20%inclusion51 decks255 decks
5%synergy
Deserted Beach
20%inclusion51 decks255 decks
-1%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
18%inclusion46 decks255 decks
15%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion45 decks255 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Confluence
18%inclusion45 decks255 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Chancery
17%inclusion43 decks255 decks
4%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
17%inclusion43 decks255 decks
4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
16%inclusion41 decks255 decks
6%synergy
Misty Rainforest
14%inclusion36 decks255 decks
4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
14%inclusion36 decks255 decks
4%synergy
Windswept Heath
13%inclusion34 decks255 decks
4%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
13%inclusion34 decks255 decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion33 decks255 decks
-2%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
13%inclusion33 decks255 decks
1%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
13%inclusion33 decks255 decks
-6%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion32 decks255 decks
4%synergy
About UsContactPrivacy PolicyTerms of Service
Space Cow MediaArchidektCardsphereCommander SpellbookFABRECSpellvoid
Space Cow MediaArchidektCommander's Herald
Commander SpellbookFABRECSpellvoid
EDHREC is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.
next@15 test