Vexing Arcanix

8EDEighth Edition/#319★/2003RareReprint
MV 4
Vexing Arcanix
Current paper retail
ManaPool$0.71
Paper retail history (USD)
1 provider
Latest $0.71High $1.55Low $0.71▲ 0.0%
This printing
Set8ED
Collector #319★
Released2003-07-28
Rarityrare
ArtistJim Nelson
LanguageEN
Layoutnormal
AttributesReprint
ScryfallOpen ↗
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.20TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 0.0%30d▲ 0.0%90d▼ 4.8%
90d high
$0.23
90d low
$0.20
Paper printings priced
2
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.20
Eighth Edition
  • Up 0.0% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
  • Currently 13% below its 90 day high of $0.23.
  • This is the cheapest paper printing of the card currently priced (2 priced in total).
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Compare printings (2 priced)
PrintingFinishRarityPrice7D30DActions
Eighth Edition8ED · #319 · 2003-07-28nonfoilrare$0.20▲ 0.0%▲ 0.0%
eBay
Ice AgeICE · #344 · 1995-06-03nonfoilrare$0.46◆▲ 0.0%▲ 2.2%
eBay
Gameplay and rules
Artifact
, : 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.
Card capabilities
Artifact
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Rulings (2)
wotc4 Oct 2004
If the player has no cards in their library, the effect does nothing. It does not cause any damage.
wotc4 Oct 2004
The target player names a card on resolution.
About this card

Vexing Arcanix

Vexing Arcanix is an Artifact, with mana cost {4} (mana value 4). Printed 3 times across MTG sets.

Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.

Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.20 (up 0.0% over 30 days).

Frequently asked

Vexing Arcanix FAQ

How much is Vexing Arcanix worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Vexing Arcanix is $0.20. It is up 0.0% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.20 to $0.23.
What is the cheapest printing of Vexing Arcanix?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Eighth Edition at $0.20 on TCGplayer.
What is the most expensive printing of Vexing Arcanix?
The most expensive currently priced paper printing is from Ice Age at $0.46 on TCGplayer.
How many printings of Vexing Arcanix are there?
Vexing Arcanix has been printed 3 times in English paper sets that MTGPrices tracks.
What set was Vexing Arcanix first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from ICE #344, released 1995-06-03.
What is the newest printing of Vexing Arcanix?
The most recent English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from 8ED #319★, released 2003-07-28.
Is Vexing Arcanix legal in Commander?
Yes, Vexing Arcanix is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Vexing Arcanix legal in Modern?
Yes, Vexing Arcanix is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.