Guardian Sphinx
Guardian Sphinx is a Effect Monster in the Sphinx archetype, first released in 2003 in Pharaonic Guardian. It has 9 printings across 7 sets (Ultra Rare, Secret Rare, Common, Starfoil Rare). The cheapest copy is SBC2-ENG02 Common at $0.12; the most valuable is MC2-EN001 Secret Rare at $7.08. In the TCG it is currently unlimited (3 copies).
Market price · TCGPlayer
Updated Oct 1, 2026
$0.12 – $7.08
9 printings priced
Type
Rock
Level
5
ATK
1700
DEF
2400
You can flip this card into face-down Defense Position once per turn during your Main Phase. When this card is Flip-Summoned, return all monsters on your opponent's side of the field to the owner's hand.
Appears in 7 expansions
Printings (9)
| expansion | Code | Rarity | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharaonic Guardian | PGD-025 | Ultra Rare | $3.52 | |
| Dark Beginning 2 | DB2-EN224 | Ultra Rare | $3.04 | |
| Master Collection Volume 2 | MC2-EN001 | Secret Rare | $7.08 | |
| Structure Deck: Invincible Fortress | SD7-EN005 | Common | $0.73 | |
| Battle Pack: Epic Dawn | BP01-EN130 | Common | $0.50 | |
| Battle Pack: Epic Dawn | BP01-EN130 | Starfoil Rare | $0.80 | |
| Retro Pack 2 | RP02-EN067 | Common | $0.41 | |
| Speed Duel: Battle City Finals | SBC2-ENG02 | Common | $0.12 | |
| Retro Pack 2 (2020 Date Reprint) | RP02-EN067 | Common | $0.17 |
Guardian Sphinx: FAQ
How much is Guardian Sphinx worth?+
Guardian Sphinx currently sells for $0.12 – $7.08 on TCGPlayer, from $0.12 for SBC2-ENG02 up to $7.08 for MC2-EN001. The exact value depends on the printing, rarity, edition and condition — scan the card with YuScan to see the price of your copy.
Which sets was Guardian Sphinx printed in?+
Guardian Sphinx appears in 7 sets: Pharaonic Guardian, Dark Beginning 2, Master Collection Volume 2, Structure Deck: Invincible Fortress, Battle Pack: Epic Dawn, Retro Pack 2 and 1 more.
Is Guardian Sphinx legal in tournaments?+
On the current TCG Forbidden & Limited List, Guardian Sphinx is unlimited (3 copies).
What is the passcode of Guardian Sphinx?+
The 8-digit passcode printed on Guardian Sphinx is 40659562.
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