Arvinox, the Mind Flail (Commander) - Expensive Exile

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Mind Flayer, the ShadowMind Flayer, the Shadow

Arvinox, the Mind Flail
Rank #1,333
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Oct 30, 2025
How To Play Horrors Differently In Commander
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