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Arterial Flow is a uncommon Sorcery from RIX (RIX) costing {1}{B}{B}. Current price: $0.42 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Arterial Flow MTG card

Arterial Flow

Sorcery

Card Text

Each opponent discards two cards. If you control a Vampire, each opponent loses 2 life and you gain 2 life.

"It is impious to admit, but I do enjoy pirate blood. Something in the salty tang of it, the spice of rebellion."

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 3.0 RIX RIX 🎨 Josh Hass

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Market Prices

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$0.42
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$4.90
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$0.59
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$6.99
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€0.35
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€2.40
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Arterial Flow? Basics

Arterial Flow is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Each opponent discards two cards. If you control a Vampire, each opponent loses 2 life and you gain 2 life."

How much mana does Arterial Flow cost to cast? Basics

Arterial Flow has a mana cost of {1}{B}{B}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Arterial Flow's mana cost of {1}{B}{B} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Arterial Flow has a mana value of 3.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Arterial Flow's current oracle text is: "Each opponent discards two cards. If you control a Vampire, each opponent loses 2 life and you gain 2 life."

What is the current price of Arterial Flow? Pricing

The current market price for Arterial Flow is approximately $0.42 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $4.9 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.35 EUR.

Where can I buy Arterial Flow? Pricing

You can purchase Arterial Flow from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Arterial Flow normal: $0.42 | foil: $4.9

Is Arterial Flow legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Arterial Flow in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Arterial Flow legal in Modern? Legality

Arterial Flow is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Arterial Flow legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Arterial Flow is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Arterial Flow legal in Pioneer? Legality

Arterial Flow is Legal in Pioneer format.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Arterial Flow legal in Legacy? Legality

Arterial Flow is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Arterial Flow legal in Vintage? Legality

Arterial Flow is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Arterial Flow legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Arterial Flow in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Arterial Flow from? Details

This printing of Arterial Flow is from RIX (RIX), with collector number 62.

Arterial Flow may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Arterial Flow's rarity? Details

Arterial Flow is a uncommon card in RIX.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Arterial Flow? Details

Arterial Flow was illustrated by Josh Hass.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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