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Nin, the Pain Artist
PCMD · Commander 2011 Launch Party #213 · Rare · released 2011-06-17
{U}{R}
Legendary Creature — Vedalken Wizard
{X}{U}{R}, {T}: Nin deals X damage to target creature. That creature's controller draws X cards.
"Your body is a delicate instrument that tells me truths. These devices help me 'tune' that instrument."
Nin, the Pain Artist is a rare red-blue creature from Commander 2011 Launch Party (2011). It has been printed 5 times across 5 sets, from 2011 to 2019. Recent market prices range from $0.47 to $10.00 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
USD Foil$10.00
Format legality
Where you can play Nin, the Pain Artist in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (5)
Prices range from $0.47 to $10.00 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Commander 2017 at $0.47.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commander 2011 Launch Party This page | 213 | Rare | — | $10.00 |
| Commander 2011 | 213 | Rare | $0.75 | — |
| Commander 2017 | 183 | Rare | $0.47 | — |
| Judge Gift Cards 2018 | 3 | Rare | — | $8.35 |
| The List | C17-183 | Rare | $0.64 | — |
More from Commander 2011 Launch Party
Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (5).
- 2011-09-22You may choose a value for X that's greater than the creature's toughness. Its controller will draw that many cards.
- 2011-09-22The effect is not optional. The creature's controller can't choose to draw fewer than X cards.
- 2011-09-22If the creature is an illegal target when Nin's ability tries to resolve, it won't resolve and none of its effects will happen. No player will draw cards.
- 2011-09-22If the ability resolves, but the damage is prevented or redirected, the controller of the targeted creature will draw X cards, regardless of how much damage was dealt or what the damage was ultimately dealt to.
- 2011-09-22If the damage is lethal, the cards are drawn before the creature is destroyed (the next time state-based actions are checked).
Frequently asked questions
Is Nin, the Pain Artist legal in Commander?
Yes — Nin, the Pain Artist is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Nin, the Pain Artist legal in?
Nin, the Pain Artist is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
How many times has Nin, the Pain Artist been printed?
Nin, the Pain Artist has been printed 5 times across 5 sets, from 2011 to 2019.
What is the cheapest printing of Nin, the Pain Artist?
The cheapest printing is Commander 2017 (#183) at about $0.47.
Who illustrated Nin, the Pain Artist?
This printing of Nin, the Pain Artist was illustrated by Brad Rigney.