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Nin, the Pain Artist

Nin, the Pain Artist

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#C17-183 · EN · Rare · 2019-11-07

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Nin, the Pain Artist

{U}{R}

Legendary Creature — Vedalken Wizard

{X}{U}{R}, {T}: Nin deals X damage to target creature. That creature's controller draws X cards.

Power: 1

Toughness: 1

Artist: Brad Rigney

Color identity: R, U

Reference prices

Reference prices by finish and currency
FinishUSDEUR
Nonfoil$0.63€0.43

Data snapshot 2026-10-22. Not live offers.

Use in a combo · Use in a deck

Editions & versions

5 printings across 5 editions. Choose a printing to view its artwork and details.

Reference prices · Data snapshot 2026-10-22. Prices vary by seller and condition; — means no quote.

Combos using this card

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Format legality
Standardnot legal
Futurenot legal
Historicnot legal
Timelessnot legal
Gladiatornot legal
Pioneernot legal
Modernnot legal
Legacylegal
Paupernot legal
Vintagelegal
Pennynot legal
Commanderlegal
Oathbreakerlegal
Standardbrawlnot legal
Brawlnot legal
Competitivebrawlnot legal
Alchemynot legal
Paupercommandernot legal
Duellegal
Oldschoolnot legal
Premodernnot legal
Predhnot legal
Tlrlegal
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 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 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 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.

Current Oracle text is shown for every printing.