Twisted Riddlekeeper Modern Horizons 3
Twisted Riddlekeeper is a formidable Eldrazi Sphinx from Modern Horizons 3. This 5/5 flier presents a strong late game threat, and its Emerge ability adds a flexible path to play. You may cast it for the emerge cost by sacrificing a creature and paying the emerge cost reduced by that creature's mana value, offering a practical option when the mana curve is tight. While the full mana cost is eight, the emerge route rewards timing and deck building decisions.
On cast, Twisted Riddlekeeper taps up to two target permanents and places a stun counter on each. If a permanent with a stun counter would untap, you remove one from it instead. This effect creates meaningful tempo by limiting the opponent's options while you develop your board. The art and flavor hint at an Eldrazi enigma guiding the puzzle through the multiverse, a keeper who reshapes the flow of combat with silent, cryptic power.
Card Details:
- Mana Cost – {8}
- Card Type – Creature
- Subtypes – Eldrazi Sphinx
- Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Emerge 5UU (You may cast this spell by sacrificing a creature and paying the emerge cost reduced by that creature's mana value.) When you cast this spell, tap up to two target permanents. Put a stun counter on each of them. If a permanent with a stun counter would become untapped, remove one from it instead. Flying.
- Power / Toughness – 5/5
