Quick Answer

Painsmith is a uncommon Creature — Human Artificer from 2XM (2XM) costing {1}{B}. Current price: $0.04 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Painsmith MTG card

Painsmith

Creature — Human Artificer

Card Text

Whenever you cast an artifact spell, you may have target creature get +2/+0 and gain deathtouch until end of turn.

The Moriok see the artificer as a taskmaster, forcing lazy metal into more potent shapes.

Card Stats

2/1 uncommon CMC: 2.0 2XM 2XM 🎨 Eric Deschamps

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.04
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.08
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.06
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.18
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Painsmith? Basics

Painsmith is a Creature — Human Artificer card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever you cast an artifact spell, you may have target creature get +2/+0 and gain deathtouch until end of turn."

How much mana does Painsmith cost to cast? Basics

Painsmith 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.

Painsmith'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.

Painsmith 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.

Painsmith's current oracle text is: "Whenever you cast an artifact spell, you may have target creature get +2/+0 and gain deathtouch until end of turn."

What is the current price of Painsmith? Pricing

The current market price for Painsmith is approximately $0.04 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.08 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.06 EUR.

Where can I buy Painsmith? Pricing

You can purchase Painsmith 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.

Painsmith normal: $0.04 | foil: $0.08

Is Painsmith legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Painsmith in Standard is not available.

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

Is Painsmith legal in Modern? Legality

Painsmith is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Painsmith legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Painsmith 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 Painsmith legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Painsmith in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Painsmith legal in Legacy? Legality

Painsmith is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Painsmith legal in Vintage? Legality

Painsmith 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 Painsmith legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Painsmith 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 Painsmith from? Details

This printing of Painsmith is from 2XM (2XM), with collector number 102.

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

What is Painsmith's rarity? Details

Painsmith is a uncommon card in 2XM.

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

Who illustrated Painsmith? Details

Painsmith was illustrated by Eric Deschamps.

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

What is Painsmith's power and toughness? Details

Painsmith is a 2/1 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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