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Nin, the Pain Artist
LEGENDARY CREATURE — VEDALKEN WIZARD Rare
Commander 2017 EDHREC #11,672
$0.49
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7 days
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Nin, the Pain Artist Price Summary
Nin, the Pain Artist's current headline price is $0.49.
Nin, the Pain Artist Printings & Prices
5 printings
Nin, the Pain Artist has 5 tracked printings across 5 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including judge promo treatments.
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Sell Nin, the Pain Artist: Buylist Offers
6 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | J18 #3 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PCMD #213 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | CMD #213 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | C17 #183 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | CMD #213 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #C17-183 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Nin, the Pain Artist Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗{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 legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Not legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Nin, the Pain Artist Rulings
5 most recent
- Sep 22, 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.
- Sep 22, 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.
- Sep 22, 2011 If the damage is lethal, the cards are drawn before the creature is destroyed (the next time state-based actions are checked).
- Sep 22, 2011 The effect is not optional. The creature's controller can't choose to draw fewer than X cards.
- Sep 22, 2011 You may choose a value for X that's greater than the creature's toughness. Its controller will draw that many cards.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
5 printings
Nin, the Pain Artist has been reprinted 5 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #C17-183 | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Standard |
| J18 #3 | 2018-01-01 | Rare | Judge Promo |
| C17 #183 | 2017-08-25 | Rare | Standard |
| PCMD #213 | 2011-06-17 | Rare | Standard |
| CMD #213 | 2011-06-17 | Rare | Standard |
PLST #C17-183 
J18 #3 
PCMD #213 
CMD #213 Nin, the Pain Artist in Commander
Nin, the Pain Artist is the #11,672 most-played card on EDHREC, down 161 places over the last 30 days.
Nin, the Pain Artist FAQ
How much is Nin, the Pain Artist worth?
Nin, the Pain Artist is worth about $0.49 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 26, 2026.
Is Nin, the Pain Artist legal in Commander?
Yes — Nin, the Pain Artist is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Nin, the Pain Artist been reprinted?
Yes — Nin, the Pain Artist has been reprinted 5 times, with 5 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Nin, the Pain Artist cheap?
Nin, the Pain Artist trades at about $0.49 — 5 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#11,672 on EDHREC).