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Vexing Arcanix
ARTIFACT Rare
Eighth Edition EDHREC #29,093
$0.20
-9.1%
7 days
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Vexing Arcanix price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.20.
Vexing Arcanix Price Summary
Vexing Arcanix's current headline price is $0.20.
Vexing Arcanix Printings & Prices
3 printings
Vexing Arcanix has 3 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Vexing Arcanix: Buylist Offers
2 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | ICE #344 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 8ED #319 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Vexing Arcanix Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗{3}, {T}: Target player chooses a card name, then reveals the top card of their library. If that card has the chosen name, that player puts it into their hand. Otherwise, they put it into their graveyard and this artifact deals 2 damage to them.
Vexing Arcanix is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Vexing Arcanix Rulings
2 most recent
- Oct 4, 2004 If the player has no cards in their library, the effect does nothing. It does not cause any damage.
- Oct 4, 2004 The target player names a card on resolution.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
3 printings
Vexing Arcanix has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8ED #319★ | 2003-07-28 | Rare | Standard |
| 8ED #319 | 2003-07-28 | Rare | Standard |
| ICE #344 | 1995-06-03 | Rare | Standard |
ICE #344 Vexing Arcanix in Commander
Vexing Arcanix is the #29,093 most-played card on EDHREC, down 380 places over the last 30 days.
Vexing Arcanix FAQ
How much is Vexing Arcanix worth?
Vexing Arcanix is worth about $0.20 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Vexing Arcanix legal in Commander?
Yes — Vexing Arcanix is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Vexing Arcanix been reprinted?
Yes — Vexing Arcanix has been reprinted 3 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Vexing Arcanix cheap?
Vexing Arcanix trades at about $0.20 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#29,093 on EDHREC).