Nin, the Pain Artist

Judge Gift Cards 2018 (J18) #3 · Rare · Legendary Creature — Vedalken Wizard

Mana cost: {U}{R}

{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."

Power/toughness 1/1 · Illustrated by Brad Rigney · Released January 1, 2018

Prices

Printings

  1. The List #C17-183 (PLST) · Rare · 2019 · $0.64 USD
  2. Judge Gift Cards 2018 #3 (this printing) · Rare · 2018 · $8.40 USD foil
  3. Commander 2017 #183 (C17) · Rare · 2017 · $0.47 USD
  4. Commander 2011 #213 (CMD) · Rare · 2011 · $0.75 USD
  5. Commander 2011 Launch Party #213 (PCMD) · Rare · 2011 · $10.00 USD foil

Legality

Rulings

  1. 2011-09-22 · wotc — 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.
  2. 2011-09-22 · wotc — If the damage is lethal, the cards are drawn before the creature is destroyed (the next time state-based actions are checked).
  3. 2011-09-22 · wotc — 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.
  4. 2011-09-22 · wotc — The effect is not optional. The creature's controller can't choose to draw fewer than X cards.
  5. 2011-09-22 · wotc — You may choose a value for X that's greater than the creature's toughness. Its controller will draw that many cards.

Played in these commander decks

  1. Nekusar, the Mindrazer · in 16% of 50 decks
  2. Xyris, the Writhing Storm · in 6% of 48 decks

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