Nin, the Pain Artist (Commander 2017 #183)

Nin, the Pain Artist {U}{R}

Legendary Creature — Vedalken Wizard

{X}{U}{R}, {T}: Nin, the Pain Artist 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.”

1/1

Illustrated by Brad Rigney

Standard
Alchemy
Pioneer
Explorer
Modern
Historic
Legacy
Brawl
Vintage
Timeless
Commander
Pauper
Oathbreaker
Penny
Notes and Rules Information for Nin, the Pain Artist:
  • 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)
  • You may choose a value for X that’s greater than the creature’s toughness. Its controller will draw that many cards. (2011-09-22)
  • The effect is not optional. The creature’s controller can’t choose to draw fewer than X cards. (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 damage is lethal, the cards are drawn before the creature is destroyed (the next time state-based actions are checked). (2011-09-22)