Arvinox, the Mind Flail
Arvinox, the Mind Flail Price Summary
As of Jul 23, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Arvinox, the Mind Flail is $0.40 (DSC #130), and the most expensive is $30.72 (SLD #340, Inverted). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.40, up 14.3% over 7 days, up 8.1% over 30 days, up 17.6% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $31.51 (2026).
Arvinox, the Mind Flail Printings & Prices
Arvinox, the Mind Flail has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including inverted treatments.
Sell Arvinox, the Mind Flail: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $13.00 cash for SLD #340; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 54% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | SLD #340 | Nonfoil | $13.00 | $27.99 | 54% |
| Card Kingdom | DSC #130 | Nonfoil | $0.15 | $0.99 | 85% |
| Card Kingdom | SLX #1 | Nonfoil | $0.15 | $0.99 | 85% |
Arvinox, the Mind Flail Rules Text & Legality
Arvinox isn't a creature unless you control three or more permanents you don't own.
At the beginning of your end step, exile the bottom card of each opponent's library face down. For as long as those cards remain exiled, you may look at them, you may cast permanent spells from among them, and you may spend mana as though it were mana of any color to cast those spells.
Arvinox, the Mind Flail is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Arvinox, the Mind Flail Rulings
- Nov 8, 2024 For the purposes of deck construction, format legality, and all rules, abilities, and effects that refer to a card’s name, this card’s name is the same as that of Mind Flayer, the Shadow.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Arvinox, the Mind Flail has been reprinted 4 times. The Duskmourn: House of Horror Commander reprint cut the price 89% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DSC #130 | 2024-09-27 | Mythic | Standard | $1.74 | $0.55 | $0.20 | $0.28 |
| SLX #1 | 2023-02-10 | Mythic | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| SLD #340 | 2021-06-21 | Mythic | Inverted | — | — | — | — |
| SLD #340 | 2021-06-21 | Mythic | Inverted | — | — | — | — |
DSC #130 
SLX #1 
SLD #340 Arvinox, the Mind Flail in Commander
Arvinox, the Mind Flail is the #4,749 most-played card on EDHREC, down 29 places over the last 30 days.
Arvinox, the Mind Flail FAQ
How much is Arvinox, the Mind Flail worth?
Arvinox, the Mind Flail is worth about $0.40 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 23, 2026. Prices range from $0.40 to $30.72 across 3 tracked printings.
Is Arvinox, the Mind Flail legal in Commander?
Yes — Arvinox, the Mind Flail is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Arvinox, the Mind Flail been reprinted?
Yes — Arvinox, the Mind Flail has been reprinted 4 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Arvinox, the Mind Flail cheap?
Arvinox, the Mind Flail trades at about $0.40 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful.