Staff of Nin

M13Magic 2013/#217/2012Rare
MV 6
Staff of Nin
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$1.79
Cardmarket€0.93
ManaPool$0.26
TCGplayer$1.05
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.72
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.02 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $1.79High $1.79Low $1.29▲ 20.1%
This printing
SetM13
Collector #217
Released2012-07-13
Rarityrare
ArtistDan Murayama Scott
LanguageEN
Layoutnormal
ScryfallOpen ↗
Market and collecting
Market overview
$1.05TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 0.9%30d▼ 16.7%90d▼ 22.8%
90d high
$1.36
90d low
$0.97
Paper printings priced
5
Currently 3rd
Cheapest paper printing
$0.78
Commander 2015
  • Down 16.7% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
  • Currently 23% below its 90 day high of $1.36.
  • This printing is the 3rd cheapest paper printing currently priced (5 priced in total).
  • Foil copies of this printing carry a 43% premium over nonfoil.
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Compare printings (5 priced)
PrintingFinishRarityPrice7D30DActions
Commander 2015C15 · #270 · 2015-11-13nonfoilrare$0.78▲ 1.3%▲ 0.0%
eBay
Commander 2017C17 · #224 · 2017-08-25nonfoilrare$0.82▲ 1.2%▲ 2.5%
eBay
Magic 2013M13 · #217 · 2012-07-13nonfoilrare$1.05▼ 0.9%▼ 16.7%
eBay
Commander Anthology Volume IICM2 · #221 · 2018-06-08nonfoilrare$1.27▲ 1.6%▲ 0.8%
eBay
Magic 2013 PromosPM13 · #217★ · 2012-07-12foilrare$2.26▲ 0.0%▲ 3.2%
eBay
Gameplay and rules
Artifact
At the beginning of your upkeep, draw a card.
: This artifact deals 1 damage to any target.
Card capabilities
ArtifactCard draw
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Rulings
No rulings recorded for this card.
About this card

Staff of Nin

Staff of Nin is an Artifact, with mana cost {6} (mana value 6). Printed 5 times across MTG sets.

Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.

Current headline price on TCGplayer: $1.05 (down 16.7% over 30 days).

Frequently asked

Staff of Nin FAQ

How much is Staff of Nin worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Staff of Nin is $1.05. It is down 16.7% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.97 to $1.36.
What is the cheapest printing of Staff of Nin?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Commander 2015 at $0.78 on TCGplayer.
What is the most expensive printing of Staff of Nin?
The most expensive currently priced paper printing is from Magic 2013 Promos at $2.26 on TCGplayer.
How many printings of Staff of Nin are there?
Staff of Nin has been printed 5 times in English paper sets that MTGPrices tracks.
What set was Staff of Nin first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from PM13 #217★, released 2012-07-12.
What is the newest printing of Staff of Nin?
The most recent English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from CM2 #221, released 2018-06-08.
Is there a foil version of Staff of Nin?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $1.50 versus $1.05 for nonfoil, which is 43% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Staff of Nin legal in Commander?
Yes, Staff of Nin is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.