Nin, the Pain Artist
C17Commander 2017/#183/2017RareReprint
Colour IDMV 2
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.99
Cardmarket€0.35
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.47
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.25
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.99High $0.99Low $0.59▲ 67.8%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.47TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 0.0%30d▲ 0.0%90d▼ 6.0%
90d high
$0.50
90d low
$0.47
Paper printings priced
5
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.47
Commander 2017
- Up 0.0% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 6% below its 90 day high of $0.50.
- This is the cheapest paper printing of the card currently priced (5 priced in total).
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Gameplay and rules
Legendary Creature — Vedalken Wizard
, : Nin deals X damage to target creature. That creature's controller draws X cards.
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Card capabilities
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Format legality
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Rulings (5)
wotc22 Sept 2011
If the damage is lethal, the cards are drawn before the creature is destroyed (the next time state-based actions are checked).
wotc22 Sept 2011
You may choose a value for X that's greater than the creature's toughness. Its controller will draw that many cards.
wotc22 Sept 2011
The effect is not optional. The creature's controller can't choose to draw fewer than X cards.
wotc22 Sept 2011
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.
wotc22 Sept 2011
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.
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About this card
Nin, the Pain Artist
Nin, the Pain Artist is a Legendary Creature — Vedalken Wizard, with mana cost {U}{R} (mana value 2). Printed 5 times across MTG sets.
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: not_legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.47 (up 0.0% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Nin, the Pain Artist FAQ
How much is Nin, the Pain Artist worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Nin, the Pain Artist is $0.47. It is up 0.0% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.47 to $0.50.
What is the cheapest printing of Nin, the Pain Artist?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Commander 2017 at $0.47 on TCGplayer.
What is the most expensive printing of Nin, the Pain Artist?
The most expensive currently priced paper printing is from Commander 2011 Launch Party at $10.00 on TCGplayer.
How many printings of Nin, the Pain Artist are there?
Nin, the Pain Artist has been printed 5 times in English paper sets that MTGPrices tracks.
What set was Nin, the Pain Artist first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from CMD #213, released 2011-06-17.
What is the newest printing of Nin, the Pain Artist?
The most recent English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from PLST #C17-183, released 2019-11-07.
Is Nin, the Pain Artist legal in Commander?
Yes, Nin, the Pain Artist is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Nin, the Pain Artist legal in Modern?
Nin, the Pain Artist is not currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.