Quick Answer

Pain Seer is a rare Creature — Human Wizard from BNG (BNG) costing {1}{B}. Current price: $0.14 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Pain Seer MTG card

Pain Seer

Creature — Human Wizard

Card Text

Inspired — Whenever this creature becomes untapped, reveal the top card of your library and put that card into your hand. You lose life equal to that card's mana value.

Every twitching nerve and pulsing vein carries a message, discernible with the right tools.

Card Stats

2/2 rare CMC: 2.0 BNG BNG 🎨 Tyler Jacobson
Inspired

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.14
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.60
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.11
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.57
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pain Seer? Basics

Pain Seer is a Creature — Human Wizard card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Inspired — Whenever this creature becomes untapped, reveal the top card of your library and put that card into your hand. You lose life equal to that card's mana value."

How much mana does Pain Seer cost to cast? Basics

Pain Seer has a mana cost of {1}{B}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B 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 Seer's mana cost of {1}{B} 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 Seer has a mana value of 2.0. 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 Seer's current oracle text is: "Inspired — Whenever this creature becomes untapped, reveal the top card of your library and put that card into your hand. You lose life equal to that card's mana value."

What is the current price of Pain Seer? Pricing

The current market price for Pain Seer is approximately $0.14 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.6 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.11 EUR.

Where can I buy Pain Seer? Pricing

You can purchase Pain Seer 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.

Pain Seer normal: $0.14 | foil: $0.6

Is Pain Seer legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Pain Seer legal in Modern? Legality

Pain Seer is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Pain Seer legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Pain Seer 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 Seer legal in Pioneer? Legality

Pain Seer is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Pain Seer legal in Legacy? Legality

Pain Seer is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Pain Seer legal in Vintage? Legality

Pain Seer 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 Seer legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Pain Seer 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 Seer from? Details

This printing of Pain Seer is from BNG (BNG), with collector number 80.

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

What is Pain Seer's rarity? Details

Pain Seer is a rare card in BNG.

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

Who illustrated Pain Seer? Details

Pain Seer was illustrated by Tyler Jacobson.

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 Seer's power and toughness? Details

Pain Seer is a 2/2 creature.

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

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