Average Deck for Mind Flayer, the Shadow - Expensive Control
Original Name:
Arvinox, the Mind FlailArvinox, the Mind Flail
Mind Flayer, the Shadow
Rank #1,446
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Oct 30, 2025
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Decklist
Commander
- 1Mind Flayer, the ShadowMind Flayer, the Shadow
Creatures (23)
- 1Ancient Brass DragonAncient Brass Dragon
- 1Brainstealer DragonBrainstealer Dragon
- 1Crypt GhastCrypt Ghast
- 1Dauthi VoidwalkerDauthi Voidwalker
- 1Elder BrainElder Brain
- 1Gisa, Glorious ResurrectorGisa, Glorious Resurrector
- 1Gix, Yawgmoth PraetorGix, Yawgmoth Praetor
- 1Gonti, Lord of LuxuryGonti, Lord of Luxury
- 1Gray Merchant of AsphodelGray Merchant of Asphodel
- 1K'rrik, Son of YawgmothK'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
- 1Lord of the VoidLord of the Void
- 1Nashi, Moon Sage's ScionNashi, Moon Sage's Scion
- 1Nirkana RevenantNirkana Revenant
- 1Opposition AgentOpposition Agent
- 1Orcish BowmastersOrcish Bowmasters
- 1Phyrexian ObliteratorPhyrexian Obliterator
- 1SheoldredSheoldred
- 1Sheoldred, the ApocalypseSheoldred, the Apocalypse
- 1Solemn SimulacrumSolemn Simulacrum
- 1Tergrid, God of FrightTergrid, God of Fright
- 1Tinybones, Bauble BurglarTinybones, Bauble Burglar
- 1Tinybones, the PickpocketTinybones, the Pickpocket
- 1Wandering ArchaicWandering Archaic
Instants (9)
- 1Bitter TriumphBitter Triumph
- 1Cabal RitualCabal Ritual
- 1Dark RitualDark Ritual
- 1Deadly RollickDeadly Rollick
- 1DefileDefile
- 1Imp's MischiefImp's Mischief
- 1Infernal GraspInfernal Grasp
- 1Stinging StudyStinging Study
- 1Vampiric TutorVampiric Tutor
Sorceries (15)
- 1Beseech the MirrorBeseech the Mirror
- 1Breach the MultiverseBreach the Multiverse
- 1Bubbling MuckBubbling Muck
- 1DamnationDamnation
- 1Demonic TutorDemonic Tutor
- 1ExsanguinateExsanguinate
- 1Feed the SwarmFeed the Swarm
- 1Grim TutorGrim Tutor
- 1Imperial SealImperial Seal
- 1Night's WhisperNight's Whisper
- 1Praetor's GraspPraetor's Grasp
- 1ReanimateReanimate
- 1Sign in BloodSign in Blood
- 1Torment of HailfireTorment of Hailfire
- 1Toxic DelugeToxic Deluge
Artifacts (14)
- 1Aetherflux ReservoirAetherflux Reservoir
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Bolas's CitadelBolas's Citadel
- 1Fellwar StoneFellwar Stone
- 1Helm of ObedienceHelm of Obedience
- 1Jet MedallionJet Medallion
- 1Lightning GreavesLightning Greaves
- 1Mana VaultMana Vault
- 1Sceptre of Eternal GlorySceptre of Eternal Glory
- 1Sensei's Divining TopSensei's Divining Top
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1The One RingThe One Ring
- 1Thran DynamoThran Dynamo
- 1Throne of EldraineThrone of Eldraine
Enchantments (7)
- 1Animate DeadAnimate Dead
- 1Black Market ConnectionsBlack Market Connections
- 1Court of LocthwainCourt of Locthwain
- 1Cunning RhetoricCunning Rhetoric
- 1NecropotenceNecropotence
- 1Phyrexian ArenaPhyrexian Arena
- 1Virtue of PersistenceVirtue of Persistence
Planeswalker (1)
- 1Tevesh Szat, Doom of FoolsTevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Lands (30)
- 1Cabal CoffersCabal Coffers
- 1Cabal StrongholdCabal Stronghold
- 1Castle LocthwainCastle Locthwain
- 1Gemstone CavernsGemstone Caverns
- 1Myriad LandscapeMyriad Landscape
- 1Nykthos, Shrine to NyxNykthos, Shrine to Nyx
- 20SwampSwamp
- 1Takenuma, Abandoned MireTakenuma, Abandoned Mire
- 1Urborg, Tomb of YawgmothUrborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
- 1Urza's SagaUrza's Saga
- 1War RoomWar Room
Ancient Brass Dragon
Ancient Brass Dragon
Brainstealer Dragon
Brainstealer Dragon
Crypt Ghast
Crypt Ghast
Dauthi Voidwalker
Dauthi Voidwalker
Elder Brain
Elder Brain
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
Gonti, Lord of Luxury
Gonti, Lord of Luxury
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
Lord of the Void
Lord of the Void
Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion
Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion
Nirkana Revenant
Nirkana Revenant
Opposition Agent
Opposition Agent
Orcish Bowmasters
Orcish Bowmasters
Phyrexian Obliterator
Phyrexian Obliterator
Sheoldred
Sheoldred
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
Solemn Simulacrum
Solemn Simulacrum
Tergrid, God of Fright
Tergrid, God of Fright
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
Tinybones, the Pickpocket
Tinybones, the Pickpocket
Wandering Archaic
Wandering Archaic
Instants (9)
Bitter Triumph
Bitter Triumph
Cabal Ritual
Cabal Ritual
Dark Ritual
Dark Ritual
Deadly Rollick
Deadly Rollick
Defile
Defile
Imp's Mischief
Imp's Mischief
Infernal Grasp
Infernal Grasp
Stinging Study
Stinging Study
Vampiric Tutor
Vampiric Tutor
Sorceries (15)
Beseech the Mirror
Beseech the Mirror
Breach the Multiverse
Breach the Multiverse
Bubbling Muck
Bubbling Muck
Damnation
Damnation
Demonic Tutor
Demonic Tutor
Exsanguinate
Exsanguinate
Feed the Swarm
Feed the Swarm
Grim Tutor
Grim Tutor
Imperial Seal
Imperial Seal
Night's Whisper
Night's Whisper
Praetor's Grasp
Praetor's Grasp
Reanimate
Reanimate
Sign in Blood
Sign in Blood
Torment of Hailfire
Torment of Hailfire
Toxic Deluge
Toxic Deluge
Artifacts (14)
Aetherflux Reservoir
Aetherflux Reservoir
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Bolas's Citadel
Bolas's Citadel
Fellwar Stone
Fellwar Stone
Helm of Obedience
Helm of Obedience
Jet Medallion
Jet Medallion
Lightning Greaves
Lightning Greaves
Mana Vault
Mana Vault
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
Sensei's Divining Top
Sensei's Divining Top
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
The One Ring
The One Ring
Thran Dynamo
Thran Dynamo
Throne of Eldraine
Throne of Eldraine
Enchantments (7)
Animate Dead
Animate Dead
Black Market Connections
Black Market Connections
Court of Locthwain
Court of Locthwain
Cunning Rhetoric
Cunning Rhetoric
Necropotence
Necropotence
Phyrexian Arena
Phyrexian Arena
Virtue of Persistence
Virtue of Persistence
Planeswalkers (1)
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Lands (10)
Cabal Coffers
Cabal Coffers
Cabal Stronghold
Cabal Stronghold
Castle Locthwain
Castle Locthwain
Gemstone Caverns
Gemstone Caverns
Myriad Landscape
Myriad Landscape
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
Urza's Saga
Urza's Saga
War Room
War Room
Basics (1)
Swamp
20 Swamp