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Nin, the Pain Artist
Price tag $0.50

Legendary CreatureVedalken Wizard

Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for R
Izzet

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Ranking

#1481 Current Rank
#1639 Last Week
#1440 Past 2 Years

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.

Mana Sculpt Mana Sculpt
+12% Synergy $1.05
The Great Mound The Great Mound
+8% Synergy
Scorched Geyser Scorched Geyser
-9% Synergy $2.58
Turbulent Springs Turbulent Springs
-10% Synergy $4.71
Resonating Lute Resonating Lute
-15% Synergy $1.81

High Synergy Cards

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

Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+74% Synergy $2.07
Stuffy Doll Stuffy Doll
+71% Synergy $5.42
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+58% Synergy $1.66
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+57% Synergy $0.31
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+48% Synergy $0.52
Training Grounds Training Grounds
+46% Synergy $7.27
Omen Hawker Omen Hawker
+46% Synergy $0.35
Darksteel Myr Darksteel Myr
+43% Synergy $0.61
Kefnet the Mindful Kefnet the Mindful
+43% Synergy $0.33
Pain for All Pain for All
+42% Synergy $0.44

Top Cards

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

Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+40% Synergy $0.89
The Locust God The Locust God
+35% Synergy $8.27
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+31% Synergy $1.63
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
+28% Synergy $1.39
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+26% Synergy $0.87
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+18% Synergy $6.97
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+15% Synergy $1.91
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+9% Synergy $2.03
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+8% Synergy $0.35
Counterspell Counterspell
+4% Synergy $3.62

Game Changers

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

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+11% Synergy $34.55
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+7% Synergy $2.09
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+3% Synergy $41.55
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+0% Synergy $109.60
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+0% Synergy $129.20
Force of Will Force of Will
-2% Synergy $64.60
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-5% Synergy $58.38
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-5% Synergy $66.59
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-5% Synergy $18.15
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-7% Synergy $42.79

Creatures

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

Mogg Maniac Mogg Maniac
+36% Synergy $0.89
Donna Noble Donna Noble
+36% Synergy $0.33
Screaming Nemesis Screaming Nemesis
+33% Synergy $6.89
Willbreaker Willbreaker
+28% Synergy $1.72
Ill-Tempered Loner Howlpack Avenger Ill-Tempered Loner
+27% Synergy $0.41
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+25% Synergy $0.30
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+25% Synergy $1.55
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+24% Synergy $6.54
Giggling Skitterspike Giggling Skitterspike
+22% Synergy $13.53
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+20% Synergy $25.13
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+20% Synergy $2.06
Illusory Ambusher Illusory Ambusher
+19% Synergy $0.26
Razorkin Needlehead Razorkin Needlehead
+19% Synergy $6.63
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+18% Synergy $6.25
Irencrag Pyromancer Irencrag Pyromancer
+16% Synergy $0.43
Coalhauler Swine Coalhauler Swine
+16% Synergy $0.15
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+14% Synergy $0.52
Wrathful Red Dragon Wrathful Red Dragon
+13% Synergy $5.48
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+13% Synergy $1.25
Creepy Doll Creepy Doll
+12% Synergy $1.21
Dominus of Fealty Dominus of Fealty
+10% Synergy $0.70
Raphael, Ninja Destroyer Raphael, Ninja Destroyer
+10% Synergy $1.75
Hazoret, Godseeker Hazoret, Godseeker
+9% Synergy $0.64
Wrathful Raptors Wrathful Raptors
+9% Synergy $4.04
Oneirophage Oneirophage
+9% Synergy $0.33
Spiteful Sliver Spiteful Sliver
+9% Synergy $2.08
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+9% Synergy $4.33
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
+9% Synergy $0.56
Sturmgeist Sturmgeist
+9% Synergy $0.28
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+8% Synergy $0.40
Needletooth Raptor Needletooth Raptor
+8% Synergy $0.40
Silverclad Ferocidons Silverclad Ferocidons
+8% Synergy $3.02
Toralf, God of Fury Toralf's Hammer Toralf, God of Fury
+8% Synergy $5.81
Keranos, God of Storms Keranos, God of Storms
+8% Synergy $11.80
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+7% Synergy $6.57
Red Death, Shipwrecker Red Death, Shipwrecker
+7% Synergy $0.32
The Watcher in the Water The Watcher in the Water
+6% Synergy $2.07
Red Hulk Red Hulk
+6% Synergy $1.67
Marvin, Murderous Mimic Marvin, Murderous Mimic
+6% Synergy $3.29
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+5% Synergy $0.40
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+5% Synergy $0.79
Kami of the Crescent Moon Kami of the Crescent Moon
+5% Synergy $8.00
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+5% Synergy $14.28
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+4% Synergy $0.33
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+3% Synergy $0.82
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+3% Synergy $22.71
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+2% Synergy $16.90
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
0% Synergy $7.39
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-3% Synergy $1.31
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-5% Synergy $21.58

Instants

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

Arcbond Arcbond
+25% Synergy $2.34
Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
+18% Synergy $3.87
Fires of Victory Fires of Victory
+11% Synergy $0.12
Fateful Showdown Fateful Showdown
+11% Synergy $0.31
Cerebral Vortex Cerebral Vortex
+9% Synergy $1.10
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+9% Synergy $0.50
Counterflux Counterflux
+8% Synergy $0.51
Runeflare Trap Runeflare Trap
+8% Synergy $0.21
Abrade Abrade
+8% Synergy $0.31
Wizard's Retort Wizard's Retort
+8% Synergy $0.29
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+7% Synergy $0.24
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+7% Synergy $55.81
Starstorm Starstorm
+6% Synergy $0.31
Aetherize Aetherize
+6% Synergy $0.38
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
+6% Synergy $0.41
Rewind Rewind
+5% Synergy $0.51
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+5% Synergy $5.36
High Tide High Tide
+5% Synergy $1.91
Evacuation Evacuation
+4% Synergy $0.39
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
+4% Synergy $1.42
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+3% Synergy $2.33
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+3% Synergy $6.16
Scour for Scrap Scour for Scrap
+3% Synergy $0.36
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+2% Synergy $8.01
Unwind Unwind
+2% Synergy $1.05
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+1% Synergy $16.30
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+1% Synergy $0.26
Resculpt Resculpt
+1% Synergy $0.19
Impulse Impulse
+1% Synergy $0.14
Negate Negate
+1% Synergy $0.22
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+0% Synergy $7.12
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+0% Synergy $7.20
Comet Storm Comet Storm
+0% Synergy $3.17
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+0% Synergy $0.52
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+0% Synergy $0.72
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-1% Synergy $50.79
Pongify Pongify
-1% Synergy $1.71
Swan Song Swan Song
-1% Synergy $8.18
Traumatic Critique Traumatic Critique
-2% Synergy $0.99
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
-2% Synergy $2.55
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
-3% Synergy $0.25
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-5% Synergy $67.16
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
-6% Synergy $8.60
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-8% Synergy $1.96
Seething Song Seething Song
-10% Synergy $13.10
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-10% Synergy $1.43
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-12% Synergy $0.88
Snap Snap
-18% Synergy $3.42
Opt Opt
-23% Synergy $0.28
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-27% Synergy $1.11

Sorceries

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

Inner Fire Inner Fire
+31% Synergy $0.58
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+25% Synergy $0.30
Spiraling Embers Spiraling Embers
+20% Synergy $0.26
Star of Extinction Star of Extinction
+19% Synergy $1.26
Fabricate Fabricate
+14% Synergy $9.53
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+12% Synergy $1.18
Master the Way Master the Way
+11% Synergy $0.14
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+10% Synergy $1.55
Molten Psyche Molten Psyche
+7% Synergy $3.95
Rolling Earthquake Rolling Earthquake
+6% Synergy $2.53
Hell to Pay Hell to Pay
+5% Synergy $0.39
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+3% Synergy $37.24
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+2% Synergy $9.02
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+2% Synergy $0.33
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+1% Synergy $5.50
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+1% Synergy $0.29
Splatter Technique Splatter Technique
+0% Synergy $0.31
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+0% Synergy $3.65
Windfall Windfall
0% Synergy $4.94
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
-7% Synergy $3.71
Gamble Gamble
-7% Synergy $15.60
Ponder Ponder
-16% Synergy $1.73
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
-17% Synergy $0.53
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-18% Synergy $0.25
Preordain Preordain
-19% Synergy $0.50

Utility Artifacts

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

Blazing Sunsteel Blazing Sunsteel
+32% Synergy $2.97
Pariah's Shield Pariah's Shield
+28% Synergy $5.14
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+28% Synergy $3.80
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+28% Synergy $5.10
Fiendlash Fiendlash
+26% Synergy $0.36
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+24% Synergy $6.54
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+21% Synergy $27.95
The Enigma Jewel Locus of Enlightenment The Enigma Jewel
+18% Synergy $1.21
Battlemage's Bracers Battlemage's Bracers
+15% Synergy $3.69
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+13% Synergy $6.04
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+12% Synergy $9.57
Spellbook Spellbook
+11% Synergy $3.84
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+9% Synergy $4.39
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+9% Synergy $0.30
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+7% Synergy $14.85
Iron Maiden Iron Maiden
+7% Synergy $12.46
Ivory Tower Ivory Tower
+7% Synergy $0.30
Folio of Fancies Folio of Fancies
+7% Synergy $1.80
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+7% Synergy $5.13
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
+7% Synergy $5.95
Vedalken Shackles Vedalken Shackles
+6% Synergy $7.52
Black Vise Black Vise
+6% Synergy $4.81
Staff of Nin Staff of Nin
+5% Synergy $1.56
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+5% Synergy $12.71
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+3% Synergy $14.36
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+3% Synergy $30.84
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
0% Synergy $47.41
The One Ring The One Ring
-1% Synergy $108.23

Enchantments

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

Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+30% Synergy $1.39
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+27% Synergy $1.57
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+19% Synergy $5.34
Braid of Fire Braid of Fire
+15% Synergy $24.78
Propaganda Propaganda
+11% Synergy $3.12
Fevered Visions Fevered Visions
+11% Synergy $1.79
City on Fire City on Fire
+9% Synergy $12.00
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+9% Synergy $6.89
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+8% Synergy $17.18
Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna
+7% Synergy $0.34
Expedited Inheritance Expedited Inheritance
+6% Synergy $0.33
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+6% Synergy $2.30
Improbable Alliance Improbable Alliance
+6% Synergy $0.33
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+6% Synergy $0.35
Dictate of the Twin Gods Dictate of the Twin Gods
+6% Synergy $3.42
Forced Fruition Forced Fruition
+6% Synergy $6.66
Vicious Shadows Vicious Shadows
+5% Synergy $1.89
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+5% Synergy $9.62
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+4% Synergy $2.08
Charisma Charisma
+4% Synergy $11.86
Copy Artifact Copy Artifact
+4% Synergy
Dictate of Kruphix Dictate of Kruphix
+4% Synergy $0.35
Repercussion Repercussion
+4% Synergy $9.52
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+1% Synergy $8.34
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-4% Synergy $12.12
Curiosity Curiosity
-9% Synergy $1.30

Planeswalkers

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

Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+10% Synergy $9.02
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+9% Synergy $5.08
Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+7% Synergy $23.01
Dack Fayden Dack Fayden
+6% Synergy $6.88

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+26% Synergy $2.99
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+16% Synergy $0.43
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+15% Synergy $0.33
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+12% Synergy $62.97
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+11% Synergy $1.23
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+9% Synergy $9.67
Kher Keep Kher Keep
+6% Synergy $0.34
Detection Tower Detection Tower
+6% Synergy $2.96
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+5% Synergy $0.35
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+4% Synergy $5.78
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+4% Synergy $0.33
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+4% Synergy $21.71
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+3% Synergy $0.92
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+3% Synergy $41.36
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+3% Synergy $13.37
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
+0% Synergy $0.21
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
0% Synergy $30.54
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
0% Synergy $0.26
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
-2% Synergy $0.64
Great Furnace Great Furnace
-2% Synergy $2.25
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-7% Synergy $9.90

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+35% Synergy $2.50
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+31% Synergy $4.01
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+25% Synergy $5.50
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+14% Synergy $1.08
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+9% Synergy $0.37
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+9% Synergy $0.33
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+8% Synergy $0.19
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+8% Synergy $3.70
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+7% Synergy $3.39
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+7% Synergy $0.40
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+6% Synergy $0.32
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+4% Synergy $5.47
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
+4% Synergy $1.31
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+3% Synergy $2.20
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+3% Synergy $2.99
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+3% Synergy $468.63
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+2% Synergy $0.23
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $3.30
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.33
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+0% Synergy $0.29
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
0% Synergy $0.39
Mox Opal Mox Opal
0% Synergy $240.66
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
0% Synergy $1122.75
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
0% Synergy $0.63
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $1.10
Mox Amber Mox Amber
-3% Synergy $73.32
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
-4% Synergy $167.83

Lands

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

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+8% Synergy $0.30
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+7% Synergy $0.36
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+7% Synergy $6.57
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+3% Synergy $0.82
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+3% Synergy $0.40
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+3% Synergy $37.24
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+2% Synergy $36.78
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+2% Synergy $0.36
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+2% Synergy $9.02
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+2% Synergy $12.86
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+1% Synergy $16.30
Training Center Training Center
+1% Synergy $15.71
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+1% Synergy $37.92
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
+1% Synergy $0.33
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+1% Synergy $1.87
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
+1% Synergy $4.74
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+0% Synergy $0.34
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+0% Synergy $7.20
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
+0% Synergy $16.42
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+0% Synergy
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+0% Synergy $16.55
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+0% Synergy $0.29
Island Island
+0% Synergy $2.00
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
0% Synergy $0.11
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.21
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
0% Synergy $32.91
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
0% Synergy $37.32
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
0% Synergy $18.15
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
0% Synergy $16.09
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.16
Mountain Mountain
-1% Synergy $2.00
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-1% Synergy $19.48
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-1% Synergy $17.45
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-1% Synergy $0.31
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $3.30
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-2% Synergy $0.12
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-2% Synergy $6.36
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
-2% Synergy $0.25
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-3% Synergy $20.18
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
-3% Synergy $0.16
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-3% Synergy $1.31
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
-3% Synergy $5.80
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-6% Synergy $0.82
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-7% Synergy $0.38
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-8% Synergy $0.28

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