Arvinox, the Mind Flail
$0.38
$0.38Legendary Enchantment Creature — Horror
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Meta Pick
Very popular, most players know the strategy.
Ranking
#1839
Current Rank
#1665
Last Week
#1532
Past 2 Years
1,228
Decks
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Commander gameplay videos featuring Arvinox, the Mind Flail.
Secret Lair Commander Showdown - UB Edition - Episode 128
MTG Commander Gameplay | BRACKET 4 Matchup | Nicol Bolas | Mind Flayer | Necrobloom | Zaxara | EDH
MTG Commander Gameplay | BRACKET 4 | Nicol Bolas | Mind Flayer | Zaxara | Necrobloom | EDH Gameplay
STRIP COMMANDER | Big Deck Energy
the spooky stranger things episode | Worst Possible Commander Show #79
LARA CROFT VS THE MINDFLAYER - gone Commander! | Pramikon VS Lara Croft VS Isshin VS Mind Flayer
Upside-Down Stranger Things w/ Kenji NumotTheNummy | Extra Turns 39 | MtG Commander EDH Gameplay
Lucas Will vs Max Dustin vs Mike Eleven vs Mind Flayer — Stranger Things! EDH / COMMANDER Gameplay
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New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Arvinox, the Mind Flail decks.
Jhoira, Weatherlight Corsair+6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.34
Kuroki, Thief of Talents+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$15.99
Lich's Relic+2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$1.25
Emrakul, the Exigent Doom+1% Synergy
in 2% of decks
$15.59
Avacyn, Angel of Horror0% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$12.40
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Arvinox, the Mind Flail's abilities and overall game plan.
Brainstealer Dragon+74% Synergy
in 77% of decks
$12.20
Elder Brain+69% Synergy
in 71% of decks
$0.79
Gonti, Lord of Luxury+68% Synergy
in 71% of decks
$0.38
Cunning Rhetoric+67% Synergy
in 70% of decks
$3.29
Intellect Devourer+62% Synergy
in 63% of decks
$0.37
Thieving Amalgam+56% Synergy
in 58% of decks
$1.05
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector+49% Synergy
in 53% of decks
$2.82
Court of Locthwain+46% Synergy
in 49% of decks
$5.33
Geth, Lord of the Vault+44% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$0.74
Nirkana Revenant+43% Synergy
in 54% of decks
$7.35
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Arvinox, the Mind Flail decks.
Brainstealer Dragon+74% Synergy
in 77% of decks
$12.20
Elder Brain+69% Synergy
in 71% of decks
$0.79
Gonti, Lord of Luxury+68% Synergy
in 71% of decks
$0.38
Cunning Rhetoric+67% Synergy
in 70% of decks
$3.29
Intellect Devourer+62% Synergy
in 63% of decks
$0.37
Crypt Ghast+26% Synergy
in 73% of decks
$17.64
Gray Merchant of Asphodel+12% Synergy
in 63% of decks
$5.11
Feed the Swarm+8% Synergy
in 59% of decks
$0.22
Dark Ritual+7% Synergy
in 75% of decks
$7.98
Jet Medallion+6% Synergy
in 69% of decks
$15.07
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Opposition Agent+20% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$18.97
Tergrid, God of Fright+6% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$19.67
Ancient Tomb-1% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$125.33
Bolas's Citadel-1% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$15.23
Necropotence-3% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$38.71
Demonic Tutor-5% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$65.21
Vampiric Tutor-6% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$51.77
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Arvinox, the Mind Flail's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Thieving Amalgam+56% Synergy
in 58% of decks
$1.05
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector+49% Synergy
in 53% of decks
$2.82
Geth, Lord of the Vault+44% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$0.74
Nirkana Revenant+43% Synergy
in 54% of decks
$7.35
Gonti, Night Minister+39% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$1.26
Sepulchral Primordial+38% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$0.39
Thieving Varmint+38% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$3.88
Dauthi Voidwalker+38% Synergy
in 54% of decks
$6.06
Crabomination+33% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$0.27
Magus of the Coffers+32% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$4.79
Burnished Hart+31% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$0.21
Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion+30% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$3.20
Solemn Simulacrum+29% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$0.54
Dread Presence+28% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$3.68
Valgavoth, Terror Eater+27% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$22.94
Black Cat, Cunning Thief+24% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$0.51
Bismuth Mindrender+24% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.68
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor+22% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$0.86
Author of Shadows+20% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.58
Opposition Agent+20% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$18.97
Tinybones, the Pickpocket+19% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$6.33
Rakshasa Debaser+19% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.40
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth+18% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$1.08
Lord of the Void+15% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$14.10
Leaden Myr+15% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.57
Herald of Leshrac+13% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$5.55
Draugr Necromancer+11% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.29
Rev, Tithe Extractor+11% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$24.40
Hoarding Broodlord+11% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$5.13
Phyrexian Obliterator+11% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$9.56
Ancient Cellarspawn+11% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$6.40
Lorcan, Warlock Collector+10% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.51
Sheoldred, Whispering One+10% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$21.70
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar+10% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$1.55
Defiler of Flesh+8% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.39
Klaw, Master of Sound+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.21
Wandering Archaic+6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$8.07
Ancient Brass Dragon+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$39.81
Tergrid, God of Fright+6% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$19.67
Sheoldred+5% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$18.72
Chainer, Dementia Master+4% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.32
Abyssal Harvester+4% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.32
Junji, the Midnight Sky+1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.86
Plaguecrafter-1% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.44
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse-4% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$101.89
Massacre Wurm-5% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$2.64
Fleshbag Marauder-9% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.27
Morbid Opportunist-9% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.25
Accursed Marauder-11% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.33
Braids, Arisen Nightmare-11% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$4.45
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Arvinox, the Mind Flail safe.
Outrageous Robbery+43% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$0.38
Stinging Study+22% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$9.55
Defile+20% Synergy
in 56% of decks
$1.10
Soul Shatter+19% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$3.62
Grim Return+18% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.48
Infernal Grasp+16% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$0.29
Consuming Corruption+14% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$0.34
Darkness+10% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$23.78
Go for the Throat+9% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.65
Thrilling Encore+9% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$1.49
Nurgle's Conscription+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.46
The Spot's Portal+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.31
Withering Torment+6% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$1.36
Baleful Mastery+5% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$2.92
Doom Blade+5% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.34
Sudden Spoiling+5% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$6.65
Cabal Ritual+2% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$15.86
Withering Boon+2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$11.49
Force of Despair+2% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$6.33
Hero's Downfall+2% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.29
Hagra Mauling+2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$1.07
Murder+0% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.25
Imp's Mischief0% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$10.32
Deadly Rollick-1% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$27.39
Bitter Triumph-3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.30
Snuff Out-4% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$13.41
Fell the Profane-4% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$5.82
Vampiric Tutor-6% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$51.77
Sheoldred's Edict-6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$1.33
Malakir Rebirth-9% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$12.35
Tragic Slip-11% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.30
Culling the Weak-12% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$8.71
Village Rites-16% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.59
Deadly Dispute-19% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.30
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Arvinox, the Mind Flail's game plan and control the board.
Breach the Multiverse+41% Synergy
in 48% of decks
$9.29
Heartless Conscription+36% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$2.34
Praetor's Grasp+24% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$10.10
Rise of the Dark Realms+24% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$5.69
Cruelclaw's Heist+20% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.32
Bubbling Muck+19% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$6.09
Inside Information+18% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$1.18
Damnation+16% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$21.70
Sign in Blood+15% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$3.84
Shadow of the Enemy+14% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$8.92
Reanimate+13% Synergy
in 55% of decks
$10.65
Mutilate+12% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$2.22
Predators' Hour+11% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.38
Night's Whisper+10% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$0.27
Beacon of Unrest+10% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.29
Read the Bones+10% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$0.33
Necromantic Selection+10% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.34
Exsanguinate+6% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$0.51
Come Back Wrong+6% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.42
Extinguish All Hope+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.43
Torment of Hailfire+5% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$34.56
Blood Money+5% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$3.13
In Garruk's Wake+5% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$3.07
Xander's Pact+5% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.30
Yawgmoth's Vile Offering+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.45
Ghouls' Night Out+4% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.41
Syphon Mind+4% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.34
Decree of Pain+3% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.36
Decorum Dissertation+2% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$5.35
Blasphemous Edict-1% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$4.57
Insatiable Avarice-2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$5.44
Diabolic Tutor-3% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$2.34
Grim Tutor-4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$25.31
Demonic Tutor-5% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$65.21
Toxic Deluge-8% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$5.14
Victimize-13% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$1.35
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key+34% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$2.56
The Darkness Crystal+25% Synergy
in 46% of decks
$5.14
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree+22% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$0.82
Wayfarer's Bauble+19% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$0.30
Strionic Resonator+17% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$6.63
Expedition Map+12% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$1.90
Chaos Wand+11% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.40
Portal to Phyrexia+7% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$49.16
Bontu's Monument+6% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$4.47
The Cauldron of Eternity+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$1.64
Lithoform Engine+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$8.10
Whip of Erebos+5% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$10.15
Manascape Refractor+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$1.05
Mindcrank+3% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$13.41
Mask of Griselbrand+2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.86
Bolas's Citadel-1% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$15.23
Lightning Greaves-5% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$3.22
Swiftfoot Boots-8% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$1.86
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Arvinox, the Mind Flail's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Court of Locthwain+46% Synergy
in 49% of decks
$5.33
Grave Betrayal+35% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$3.21
The Eldest Reborn+19% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.37
Black Market+16% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$6.05
Animate Dead+15% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$7.26
Virtue of Persistence+14% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$6.72
Minion's Return+14% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.30
Changing Loyalty+10% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$1.54
Meathook Massacre II+10% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$2.67
Hedonist's Trove+9% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.30
No Mercy+9% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$24.94
Phyrexian Arena+6% Synergy
in 46% of decks
$2.94
Protection Racket+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$3.58
The Cruelty of Gix+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$1.41
Sothera, the Supervoid+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$2.83
Heartless Summoning+3% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$1.93
Oubliette+2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$2.63
Necromancy+1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$18.06
Kaya's Ghostform-3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$1.66
Black Market Connections-3% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$12.65
Necropotence-3% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$38.71
The Meathook Massacre-8% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$26.28
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Arvinox, the Mind Flail to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Liliana of the Dark Realms+27% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$9.79
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools+6% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$6.61
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Cabal Stronghold+24% Synergy
in 58% of decks
$13.34
Temple of the False God+18% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$0.35
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx+15% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$44.36
Cabal Coffers+12% Synergy
in 68% of decks
$27.64
Thespian's Stage+11% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.46
Havengul Laboratory+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.59
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth+7% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$50.23
War Room+7% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$3.54
Vesuva+6% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$4.13
Witch's Cottage+6% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$0.79
Castle Locthwain+5% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$4.19
Reliquary Tower+4% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$4.38
Deserted Temple+3% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.78
Maze of Ith+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$9.66
Rogue's Passage+1% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.38
Command Beacon+1% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$8.32
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire0% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$11.76
Barren Moor0% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.34
Ancient Tomb-1% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$125.33
Mortuary Mire-1% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.39
Urza's Saga-2% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$39.69
Bojuka Bog-2% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$1.35
Crypt of Agadeem-3% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$3.53
Shizo, Death's Storehouse-5% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$33.77
Phyrexian Tower-14% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$31.05
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Thran Dynamo+35% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$4.56
Nyx Lotus+27% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$4.92
Caged Sun+24% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$3.89
Charcoal Diamond+21% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$0.37
Mind Stone+17% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$0.32
Gilded Lotus+14% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$1.54
Vessel of Endless Rest+14% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.29
Sceptre of Eternal Glory+13% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$15.88
Throne of Eldraine+13% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$29.44
Thought Vessel+12% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$1.99
Worn Powerstone+12% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.36
Fellwar Stone+12% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$11.99
Extraplanar Lens+8% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$14.06
Hedron Archive+8% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.36
Gauntlet of Power+8% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$4.32
Everflowing Chalice+8% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.31
Commander's Sphere+7% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.19
Arcane Signet+6% Synergy
in 69% of decks
$0.37
Sol Ring+5% Synergy
in 90% of decks
$1.25
Coldsteel Heart+3% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$1.90
The Soul Stone+1% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$79.23
Lands
The mana base foundation for Arvinox, the Mind Flail decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Myriad Landscape+24% Synergy
in 48% of decks
$0.31
Snow-Covered Swamp+8% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.58
Exotic Orchard+6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.25
Urza's Cave+3% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$2.60
Hagra Mauling+2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$1.07
Demolition Field+2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.38
Command Tower+1% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.23
Fell the Profane-4% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$5.82
Swamp-7% Synergy
in 88% of decks
$0.10
Malakir Rebirth-9% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$12.35
Arvinox, the Mind Flail Deck Stats
Based on 1,228 Arvinox, the Mind Flail decks.
| Mana value | Cards |
|---|---|
| 1 | 6 |
| 2 | 15 |
| 3 | 11 |
| 4 | 13 |
| 5 | 5 |
| 6 | 4 |
| 7 | 6 |
| 8 | 1 |
| 9 | 1 |
99
cards
- Creature 23
- Instant 8
- Sorcery 11
- Artifact 14
- Enchantment 7
- Planeswalker 1
- Land 35
| Card type | Cards |
|---|---|
| Creature | 23 |
| Instant | 8 |
| Sorcery | 11 |
| Artifact | 14 |
| Enchantment | 7 |
| Planeswalker | 1 |
| Land | 35 |
Lands: 27 basic, 8 nonbasic
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| Month | Rank |
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| 2024-10 | 1420 |
| 2024-11 | 1148 |
| 2024-12 | 1337 |
| 2025-01 | 1194 |
| 2025-02 | 1229 |
| 2025-03 | 1261 |
| 2025-04 | 1522 |
| 2025-05 | 1292 |
| 2025-06 | 1333 |
| 2025-07 | 1349 |
| 2025-08 | 1202 |
| 2025-09 | 1451 |
| 2025-10 | 1449 |
| 2025-11 | 1280 |
| 2025-12 | 989 |
| 2026-01 | 1139 |
| 2026-02 | 1447 |
| 2026-03 | 1319 |
| 2026-04 | 1769 |
| 2026-05 | 1437 |
| 2026-06 | 1705 |
| 2026-07 | 1624 |
| 2026-08 | 1723 |
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