wotc
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.
MTG · Card
◇ Catalog #213
Nin, the Pain Artist
cmd·#213·rare·nonfoil
Illus. Brad Rigney
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Jun '11
15 yr ago
Value
$1.66$0 (-1.5%)
30 days high $0.67 · low $0.65
Volatility · stable
EUR€0.14USD$0.66TIX0.33 tix
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Played in EDH
EDHrec rank #11,072 · Fringe play
Variants
Gameplay
Legendary Creature — Vedalken Wizard
{X}{U}{R}, {T}: 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."
1/1
Legalities
tlrlegal
duellegal
brawlnot legal
pennynot legal
PreDHnot legal
Rulings · 5
wotc
If the damage is lethal, the cards are drawn before the creature is destroyed (the next time state-based actions are checked).
wotc
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.
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Magic: The Gathering · ™ & © Wizards of the Coast · Illus. Brad Rigney
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