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Nin, the Pain Artist
Price tag $0.41

Legendary CreatureVedalken Wizard

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Izzet

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1403 Current Rank
#1668 Last Week
#1303 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Nin, the Pain Artist.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Nin, the Pain Artist decks.

Pain for All Pain for All
+32% Synergy $0.62
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
+9% Synergy $6.87
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
+5% Synergy $2.36
Scour for Scrap Scour for Scrap
+4% Synergy $0.26
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
0% Synergy $23.00

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Nin, the Pain Artist's abilities and overall game plan.

Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+73% Synergy $0.63
Stuffy Doll Stuffy Doll
+72% Synergy $6.87
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+60% Synergy $0.20
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+56% Synergy $0.38
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+49% Synergy $0.71
Kefnet the Mindful Kefnet the Mindful
+46% Synergy $0.30
Omen Hawker Omen Hawker
+45% Synergy $0.16
Darksteel Myr Darksteel Myr
+45% Synergy $0.51
Training Grounds Training Grounds
+41% Synergy $4.36
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+40% Synergy $0.57

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Nin, the Pain Artist decks.

Mogg Maniac Mogg Maniac
+38% Synergy $1.00
The Locust God The Locust God
+37% Synergy $4.99
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
+32% Synergy $1.04
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+30% Synergy $0.25
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+24% Synergy $1.85
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+18% Synergy $7.16
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+14% Synergy $1.32
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+10% Synergy $1.82
Counterspell Counterspell
+5% Synergy $1.25
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+4% Synergy $0.50

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+12% Synergy $35.46
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+9% Synergy $2.11
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+5% Synergy $373.21
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+4% Synergy $19.02
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+1% Synergy $46.53
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+1% Synergy $95.44
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+1% Synergy $77.64
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
0% Synergy $669.19
Force of Will Force of Will
-2% Synergy $61.91
The One Ring The One Ring
-2% Synergy $82.60

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Nin, the Pain Artist's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Donna Noble Donna Noble
+35% Synergy $0.22
Willbreaker Willbreaker
+32% Synergy $1.26
Ill-Tempered Loner Howlpack Avenger Ill-Tempered Loner
+32% Synergy $0.43
Screaming Nemesis Screaming Nemesis
+27% Synergy $23.17
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+24% Synergy $0.85
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+23% Synergy $16.58
Illusory Ambusher Illusory Ambusher
+22% Synergy $0.13
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+21% Synergy $4.80
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+20% Synergy $0.49
Giggling Skitterspike Giggling Skitterspike
+20% Synergy $6.70
Coalhauler Swine Coalhauler Swine
+18% Synergy $0.18
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+17% Synergy $2.47
Razorkin Needlehead Razorkin Needlehead
+17% Synergy $9.49
Wrathful Red Dragon Wrathful Red Dragon
+16% Synergy $3.38
Irencrag Pyromancer Irencrag Pyromancer
+16% Synergy $0.33
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+15% Synergy $0.39
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+14% Synergy $0.54
Creepy Doll Creepy Doll
+14% Synergy $0.86
Dominus of Fealty Dominus of Fealty
+13% Synergy $0.66
Sturmgeist Sturmgeist
+11% Synergy $0.29
Wrathful Raptors Wrathful Raptors
+11% Synergy $0.84
Needletooth Raptor Needletooth Raptor
+11% Synergy $0.21
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+10% Synergy $0.75
Keranos, God of Storms Keranos, God of Storms
+10% Synergy $2.56
Silverclad Ferocidons Silverclad Ferocidons
+10% Synergy $3.24
Toralf, God of Fury Toralf's Hammer Toralf, God of Fury
+10% Synergy $2.10
Spiteful Sliver Spiteful Sliver
+10% Synergy $2.77
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
+9% Synergy $0.40
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+9% Synergy $2.55
Oneirophage Oneirophage
+8% Synergy $0.10
Red Death, Shipwrecker Red Death, Shipwrecker
+7% Synergy $0.18
The Watcher in the Water The Watcher in the Water
+7% Synergy $1.41
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+7% Synergy $0.16
Hazoret, Godseeker Hazoret, Godseeker
+7% Synergy $0.37
Marvin, Murderous Mimic Marvin, Murderous Mimic
+6% Synergy $2.66
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+6% Synergy $0.09
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+5% Synergy $4.11
Kami of the Crescent Moon Kami of the Crescent Moon
+5% Synergy $5.66
Emberwilde Captain Emberwilde Captain
+5% Synergy $1.16
Kelpie Guide Kelpie Guide
+5% Synergy $0.24
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+4% Synergy $12.20
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+4% Synergy $0.49
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+3% Synergy $1.16
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+3% Synergy $0.96
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+3% Synergy $2.67
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+2% Synergy $12.94
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
+1% Synergy $11.87
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
0% Synergy $7.75
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-3% Synergy $1.63
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
-11% Synergy $0.29

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Nin, the Pain Artist safe.

Arcbond Arcbond
+25% Synergy $0.77
Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
+18% Synergy $4.12
Fires of Victory Fires of Victory
+15% Synergy $0.07
Fateful Showdown Fateful Showdown
+14% Synergy $0.25
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+12% Synergy $13.39
Counterflux Counterflux
+10% Synergy $0.53
Cerebral Vortex Cerebral Vortex
+10% Synergy $1.11
Abrade Abrade
+8% Synergy $0.10
Runeflare Trap Runeflare Trap
+8% Synergy $0.27
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+7% Synergy $0.25
Wizard's Retort Wizard's Retort
+7% Synergy $0.21
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+6% Synergy $44.85
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+6% Synergy $3.68
Starstorm Starstorm
+6% Synergy $0.21
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
+5% Synergy $0.54
Rewind Rewind
+5% Synergy $0.38
High Tide High Tide
+5% Synergy $1.22
Evacuation Evacuation
+5% Synergy $0.14
Aetherize Aetherize
+4% Synergy $0.45
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
+4% Synergy $1.18
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+3% Synergy $1.83
Resculpt Resculpt
+2% Synergy $0.28
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+2% Synergy $0.17
Negate Negate
+1% Synergy $0.26
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+1% Synergy $7.87
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+1% Synergy $11.04
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+1% Synergy $4.99
Unwind Unwind
+1% Synergy $1.02
Comet Storm Comet Storm
+1% Synergy $1.01
Impulse Impulse
+1% Synergy $0.11
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+1% Synergy $1.47
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+1% Synergy $6.92
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+1% Synergy $1.39
Swan Song Swan Song
-1% Synergy $8.03
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-1% Synergy $1.38
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-1% Synergy $51.18
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
-1% Synergy $2.27
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
-2% Synergy $7.66
Pongify Pongify
-4% Synergy $2.22
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
-4% Synergy $0.26
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-5% Synergy $15.45
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-5% Synergy $42.02
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-5% Synergy $50.95
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
-6% Synergy $9.24
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-8% Synergy $1.34
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-9% Synergy $1.45
Seething Song Seething Song
-10% Synergy $5.85
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-11% Synergy $1.06
Opt Opt
-25% Synergy $0.14
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-27% Synergy $0.44

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Nin, the Pain Artist's game plan and control the board.

Inner Fire Inner Fire
+33% Synergy $0.39
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+26% Synergy $0.25
Spiraling Embers Spiraling Embers
+20% Synergy $0.16
Star of Extinction Star of Extinction
+18% Synergy $0.73
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+15% Synergy $1.99
Master the Way Master the Way
+15% Synergy $0.12
Fabricate Fabricate
+14% Synergy $8.55
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+8% Synergy $3.74
Molten Psyche Molten Psyche
+8% Synergy $3.37
Hell to Pay Hell to Pay
+6% Synergy $0.32
Rolling Earthquake Rolling Earthquake
+6% Synergy $3.22
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+3% Synergy $33.64
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+3% Synergy $0.17
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+2% Synergy $0.21
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+2% Synergy $7.59
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+2% Synergy $8.31
Ravenform Ravenform
+2% Synergy $0.15
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+1% Synergy $1.83
Windfall Windfall
-2% Synergy $4.82
Gamble Gamble
-7% Synergy $10.63
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-8% Synergy $25.52
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
-8% Synergy $1.94
Ponder Ponder
-15% Synergy $1.33
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
-16% Synergy $0.51
Preordain Preordain
-19% Synergy $0.61
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-20% Synergy $0.28

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Blazing Sunsteel Blazing Sunsteel
+34% Synergy $2.07
Fiendlash Fiendlash
+28% Synergy $0.24
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+28% Synergy $3.34
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+28% Synergy $4.10
Pariah's Shield Pariah's Shield
+27% Synergy $1.23
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+24% Synergy $5.90
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+21% Synergy $18.49
The Enigma Jewel Locus of Enlightenment The Enigma Jewel
+19% Synergy $1.76
Battlemage's Bracers Battlemage's Bracers
+17% Synergy $4.03
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+15% Synergy $3.79
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+14% Synergy $8.98
Spellbook Spellbook
+12% Synergy $1.50
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+9% Synergy $4.54
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+9% Synergy $0.26
Folio of Fancies Folio of Fancies
+8% Synergy $1.07
Ivory Tower Ivory Tower
+8% Synergy $0.14
Vedalken Shackles Vedalken Shackles
+8% Synergy $5.31
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+7% Synergy $11.96
Iron Maiden Iron Maiden
+7% Synergy $9.07
Staff of Nin Staff of Nin
+7% Synergy $1.41
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+6% Synergy $4.70
Black Vise Black Vise
+6% Synergy $4.26
Ebony Owl Netsuke Ebony Owl Netsuke
+6% Synergy $1.18
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+5% Synergy $17.19
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+5% Synergy $15.92
Library of Leng Library of Leng
+5% Synergy $119.47
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+3% Synergy $0.81
Gorgon's Head Gorgon's Head
+3% Synergy $0.56
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+2% Synergy $34.22
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
0% Synergy $32.79

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Nin, the Pain Artist's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+32% Synergy $0.83
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+28% Synergy $1.34
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+27% Synergy $5.10
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+19% Synergy $2.00
Braid of Fire Braid of Fire
+14% Synergy $17.06
Fevered Visions Fevered Visions
+13% Synergy $1.07
City on Fire City on Fire
+11% Synergy $7.34
Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna
+10% Synergy $0.25
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+9% Synergy $9.69
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+9% Synergy $4.51
Expedited Inheritance Expedited Inheritance
+9% Synergy $0.22
Propaganda Propaganda
+7% Synergy $2.35
Improbable Alliance Improbable Alliance
+7% Synergy $0.14
Dictate of the Twin Gods Dictate of the Twin Gods
+7% Synergy $0.94
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+7% Synergy $0.73
Vicious Shadows Vicious Shadows
+7% Synergy $2.28
Charisma Charisma
+6% Synergy $9.90
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+5% Synergy $2.51
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+5% Synergy $11.77
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+5% Synergy $1.41
Copy Artifact Copy Artifact
+5% Synergy
Dictate of Kruphix Dictate of Kruphix
+4% Synergy $1.03
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+2% Synergy $3.33
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-5% Synergy $49.29
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-5% Synergy $8.45
Curiosity Curiosity
-8% Synergy $0.51

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Nin, the Pain Artist to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+12% Synergy $6.72
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+10% Synergy $3.85
Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+8% Synergy $18.28
Dack Fayden Dack Fayden
+7% Synergy $6.52

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+26% Synergy $2.59
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+20% Synergy $0.45
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+16% Synergy $0.15
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+11% Synergy $49.50
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+10% Synergy $9.12
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+9% Synergy $10.78
Kher Keep Kher Keep
+7% Synergy $0.20
Detection Tower Detection Tower
+7% Synergy $1.80
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+5% Synergy $0.35
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+5% Synergy $4.21
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+5% Synergy $18.89
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+4% Synergy $1.39
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+4% Synergy $0.40
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+3% Synergy $41.89
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+2% Synergy $10.32
Wandering Fumarole Wandering Fumarole
+2% Synergy $0.27
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
+1% Synergy $0.13
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
0% Synergy $0.09
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
-1% Synergy $0.18
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-2% Synergy $18.65
Great Furnace Great Furnace
-3% Synergy $2.92
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
-3% Synergy $0.70
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-8% Synergy $5.94

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+37% Synergy $1.15
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+34% Synergy $2.88
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+26% Synergy $2.70
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+14% Synergy $1.13
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+11% Synergy $0.21
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+10% Synergy $0.20
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+9% Synergy $3.81
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+9% Synergy $0.34
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+8% Synergy $0.34
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+8% Synergy $0.24
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+8% Synergy $1.81
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+5% Synergy $1.55
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+5% Synergy $1.34
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+4% Synergy $0.28
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+4% Synergy $3.14
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.17
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.17
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.27
Izzet Locket Izzet Locket
+1% Synergy $0.15
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.24
Mox Opal Mox Opal
0% Synergy $173.92
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-2% Synergy $0.38
Mox Amber Mox Amber
-3% Synergy $65.92
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-4% Synergy $0.52
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
-4% Synergy $103.74

Lands

The mana base foundation for Nin, the Pain Artist decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+7% Synergy $0.21
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+5% Synergy $4.11
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+4% Synergy $0.33
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+4% Synergy $0.32
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+3% Synergy $18.21
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+3% Synergy $33.64
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+3% Synergy $1.16
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+2% Synergy $0.35
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+2% Synergy $0.66
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+2% Synergy $3.16
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+2% Synergy $24.05
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+2% Synergy $7.59
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
+1% Synergy $3.99
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
+1% Synergy $0.29
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
+1% Synergy $15.65
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+1% Synergy $7.87
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+1% Synergy
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+1% Synergy $0.38
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+1% Synergy $11.04
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+1% Synergy $30.82
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.04
Training Center Training Center
0% Synergy $10.04
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
0% Synergy $0.18
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
0% Synergy $13.93
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
0% Synergy $15.70
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
0% Synergy $0.18
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
0% Synergy $27.41
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
0% Synergy $26.74
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
0% Synergy $13.64
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $5.01
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
0% Synergy $13.58
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
0% Synergy $0.74
Mountain Mountain
-1% Synergy $0.06
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.30
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-2% Synergy $1.94
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-3% Synergy $0.13
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-3% Synergy $0.07
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
-3% Synergy $0.04
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-3% Synergy $1.63
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-4% Synergy $14.22
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
-4% Synergy $2.33
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
-4% Synergy $0.25
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-6% Synergy $0.24
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-6% Synergy $0.27
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-9% Synergy $0.15

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