Arvinox, the Mind Flail (Commander)

Alternate Names:

Mind Flayer, the ShadowMind Flayer, the Shadow

Arvinox, the Mind Flail
Rank #1,323
1,135decks
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Oct 30, 2025
How To Play Horrors Differently In Commander
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