What is the current market value for this ungraded card?

The current market value for this ungraded card is $5.

Is this card rare within the Magic Shards of Alara set?

It is part of the Magic Shards of Alara set, and its rarity depends on specific print runs.

What condition is the card in?

The card is listed as ungraded, meaning it has not received a professional grading assessment.

Sphinx Sovereign [Foil] #196 — Magic Shards Of Alara Card Value

Name: Sphinx Sovereign [Foil] #196 — Magic Shards Of Alara Card Value
Brand: Magic

Magic Shards Of Alara

What the Sphinx Sovereign [Foil] #196 card from Magic Shards Of Alara is worth — ungraded and graded (PSA 10).

Sphinx Sovereign [Foil] #196 value — Ungraded $5. Prices updated July 2026.

Set · Magic Shards Of AlaraGame · Magic

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Which version do you have?

For the cheapest way to own the Sphinx Sovereign #196, grab the Standard version for only $1. The Foil version at $5 offers a premium aesthetic appeal, representing a higher-quality print run. Collectors prioritizing pure ownership should choose Standard to save money. Those seeking the visual upgrade or a slightly more desirable piece should be willing to pay the extra $4 for the Foil.

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Foil— this pageSphinx Sovereign [Foil] #196 — Magic Shards Of Alara Card Value$5.43—eBay ↗

StandardSphinx Sovereign #196 — Magic Shards Of Alara Card Value$1.32—eBay ↗

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PriceCharting — Sphinx Sovereign [Foil] #196 (Magic Shards Of Alara)$5.43

Item details

Brand: Magic
Set: Magic Shards Of Alara
Game: Magic

Sphinx Sovereign [Foil] #196 (Magic Shards Of Alara) card value

An ungraded Sphinx Sovereign [Foil] #196 from Magic Shards Of Alara averages around $5. A Grade 9 copy runs about null, and a PSA 10 gem-mint commands null.

What drives the price

Centering, corners, edges, and surface decide a card's grade — and the grade decides the price. The jump from raw to PSA 10 can be 5–20×, so condition is everything. Holos, first editions, and shadowless prints carry the biggest premiums.

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Condition	Value	Based on
Ungraded	$5	eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the current market value for this ungraded card?: The current market value for this ungraded card is $5.
Is this card rare within the Magic Shards of Alara set?: It is part of the Magic Shards of Alara set, and its rarity depends on specific print runs.
What condition is the card in?: The card is listed as ungraded, meaning it has not received a professional grading assessment.