Pain Seer
Born of the Gods Promos 80 • rare
- Set
- Born of the Gods Promos
- Collector number
- 80
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Mark Winters
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Inspired — Whenever this creature becomes untapped, reveal the top card of your library and put that card into your hand. You lose life equal to that card's mana value.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Pain Seer was released as part of the Born of the Gods expansion in early 2014, a set centered on the Theros block's Greek mythology-inspired plane. The card was designed as a thematic callback to the classic Dark Confidant, utilizing the 'inspired' mechanic that allowed players to draw extra cards at the cost of life whenever the creature became untapped. This specific promo version was distributed through Magic: The Gathering organized play events, featuring unique alternate art that distinguishes it from the standard booster pack release.
The illustration for this promo version was crafted by Magali Villeneuve, a renowned artist in the fantasy gaming space. Her work on the piece focused on the stoic, ominous nature of the character, emphasizing the psychological toll of the forbidden knowledge the Seer unveils. Upon release, the card saw immediate discussion within competitive circles, as players evaluated its potential to drive card advantage in aggressive black-aligned strategies, cementing its status as a notable collectible for those who appreciate the intersection of high-fantasy aesthetics and mechanical utility.
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