Vexing Arcanix
~$0.20 low · ~$0.45 high
Colorless. Artifact
Eighth Edition #319 · Illustrated by Jim Nelson
Eighth Edition #319 · Illustrated by Jim NelsonWhat is Vexing Arcanix worth?
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Oracle text
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: 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.
Format legality
All 3 printings of Vexing Arcanix
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eighth Edition 8ed #319· 2003rare· Cardmarket €0.30 | rare | $0.20 | No foil printing | €0.30 | |
 Eighth Edition 8ed #319★· 2003rare | rare | No non-foil printing | — | — | |
 Ice Age ice #344· 1995rare· Cardmarket €0.36 | rare | $0.45 | No foil printing | €0.36 |
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Card details
- First printed
- 1995
- Printings
- 3
- Mana value
- 4
- EDHREC rank
- #29,257 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Artists
- Jim Nelson, Randy Gallegos
Rulings (2)
2004-10-04
The target player names a card on resolution.
2004-10-04
If the player has no cards in their library, the effect does nothing. It does not cause any damage.
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