Nin, the Pain Artist
Commander 2011 Launch Party 213 • rare
- Set
- Commander 2011 Launch Party
- Collector number
- 213
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- blue mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red · Blue
- Artist
- Brad Rigney
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
X mana blue mana red mana, tap: 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."
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Nin, the Pain Artist was released in 2011 as part of the inaugural Commander product line, a milestone for Wizards of the Coast that formalized the popular fan-created Elder Dragon Highlander format. This specific iteration, featuring the collector number 213, was a promotional version distributed during the set's launch party events. These events were designed to introduce players to the multiplayer-focused gameplay of Commander, encouraging a social atmosphere that differed from the competitive nature of standard tournament play.
The character design reflects the Izzet League's penchant for chaotic experimentation, depicting Nin as a vedalken artificer whose abilities center on trading life totals for card draw—a thematic embodiment of 'pain for gain.' The artwork was illustrated by Brad Rigney, who crafted a visual identity that captured the intellectual yet volatile nature of the Izzet color identity. Upon release, the card was widely embraced by players for its unique mechanical potential, becoming a staple for commanders who enjoy high-risk, high-reward strategies.
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