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Vexing Arcanix

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Artifact

Eighth Edition·8ed #319·Rare·2003·Art by Jim Nelson
StandardNot Legal
ModernLegal
CommanderLegal
LegacyLegal
PioneerNot Legal
VintageLegal
Vexing Arcanix
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Oracle Text

{3}, {T}: 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.

Set
Eighth Edition (8ED)
Number
#319
Rarity
Rare
Artist
Jim Nelson
Frame
2003
Border
White
Language
EN
Finishes
Nonfoil
USD
$0.22
EUR
€0.19
MTGO Tix
0.02

Indicative figures.

Card Knowledge

Legalities

StandardNot Legal
PioneerNot Legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal

Rulings2

10/4/2004·wotc

The target player names a card on resolution.

10/4/2004·wotc

If the player has no cards in their library, the effect does nothing. It does not cause any damage.

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