Quick Answer

Pain Distributor is a rare Creature — Devil Citizen from MOC (MOC) costing {2}{R}. Current price: $7.61 USD. Legal in Commander.

Pain Distributor MTG card

Pain Distributor

Creature — Devil Citizen

Card Text

Menace Whenever a player casts their first spell each turn, they create a Treasure token. Whenever an artifact an opponent controls is put into a graveyard from the battlefield, this creature deals 1 damage to that player.

Card Stats

2/3 rare CMC: 3.0 MOC MOC 🎨 Olivier Bernard
Menace Treasure

Market Prices

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$7.61
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$5.99
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€2.42
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pain Distributor? Basics

Pain Distributor is a Creature — Devil Citizen card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Menace Whenever a player casts their first spell each turn, they create a Treasure token. Whenever an artifact an opponent controls is put into a graveyard from the battlefield, this creature deals 1 damage to that player."

How much mana does Pain Distributor cost to cast? Basics

Pain Distributor has a mana cost of {2}{R}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Pain Distributor's mana cost of {2}{R} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Pain Distributor has a mana value of 3.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Pain Distributor's current oracle text is: "Menace Whenever a player casts their first spell each turn, they create a Treasure token. Whenever an artifact an opponent controls is put into a graveyard from the battlefield, this creature deals 1 damage to that player."

What is the current price of Pain Distributor? Pricing

The current market price for Pain Distributor is approximately $7.61 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €2.42 EUR.

Where can I buy Pain Distributor? Pricing

You can purchase Pain Distributor from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Pain Distributor legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Pain Distributor in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Pain Distributor legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Pain Distributor in Modern is not available.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Pain Distributor legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Pain Distributor is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Pain Distributor legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Pain Distributor in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Pain Distributor legal in Legacy? Legality

Pain Distributor is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Pain Distributor legal in Vintage? Legality

Pain Distributor is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Pain Distributor legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Pain Distributor in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Pain Distributor from? Details

This printing of Pain Distributor is from MOC (MOC), with collector number 33.

Pain Distributor may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Pain Distributor's rarity? Details

Pain Distributor is a rare card in MOC.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Pain Distributor? Details

Pain Distributor was illustrated by Olivier Bernard.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Pain Distributor's power and toughness? Details

Pain Distributor is a 2/3 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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