Nin, the Pain Artist
~$0.47 low · ~$8.40 high
Multicolor. Legendary Creature — Vedalken Wizard
Commander 2017 #183 · Illustrated by Brad Rigney
Commander 2017 #183 · Illustrated by Brad RigneyWhat is Nin, the Pain Artist worth?
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Oracle text
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: Nin deals X damage to target creature. That creature's controller draws X cards.
1/1
"Your body is a delicate instrument that tells me truths. These devices help me 'tune' that instrument."
Format legality
All 4 printings of Nin, the Pain Artist
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 The List plst #C17-183· 2019rare· Cardmarket €0.47 | rare | $0.64 | No foil printing | €0.47 | |
 Judge Gift Cards 2018 j18 #3· 2018Promorare· Cardmarket €2.78 foil | rare | No non-foil printing | $8.40 | €2.78 foil | |
 Commander 2017 c17 #183· 2017rare· Cardmarket €0.48 | rare | $0.47 | No foil printing | €0.48 | |
 Commander 2011 cmd #213· 2011rare· Cardmarket €0.32 | rare | $0.75 | No foil printing | €0.32 |
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Card details
- First printed
- 2011
- Printings
- 4
- Mana value
- 2
- EDHREC rank
- #11,809 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Artist
- Brad Rigney
What the codes mean
The small print at the bottom of the Commander 2017 card (#183).
183 · C17 · R · EN
- 183Collector number: this card's place in the set list. Main-set cards print it over the set's card count.
- C17Set code for Commander 2017
- RRare
- ENPrinted in English
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Rulings (5)
2011-09-22
If 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.
2011-09-22
If the damage is lethal, the cards are drawn before the creature is destroyed (the next time state-based actions are checked).
2011-09-22
If 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.
2011-09-22
The effect is not optional. The creature's controller can't choose to draw fewer than X cards.
2011-09-22
You may choose a value for X that's greater than the creature's toughness. Its controller will draw that many cards.
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