Nin, the Pain Artist (3)
J18 · Judge Gift Cards 2018 · rare
| Mana cost |   |
|---|---|
| Mana value | 2.0 |
| Type | Legendary Creature — Vedalken Wizard |
| Rarity | rare |
| Colors | R, U |
| Power / Toughness | 1 / 1 |
| EDHREC rank | 11672 |
| Promo | Yes |
{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."
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Printings
Commander 2011
$0.75
Commander 2011 Launch Party
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Commander 2017
$0.49
Judge Gift Cards 2018
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The List
$0.57
Latest prices
| Provider | Type | Normal | Foil | Etched | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | retail | — | $8.46 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| manapool | retail | — | $6.83 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardmarket | retail | — | $2.64 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardkingdom | retail | — | $6.99 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardkingdom | buylist | — | $4.25 | — | 2026-09-27 |
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Legality
| Format | Status |
|---|---|
| Legacy | Legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Duel | Legal |
Rulings
- 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.