# The Lord of Pain The Lord of Pain represents the kind of niche mythic that appeals to dedicated brewers rather than casual players. Collectors value it primarily for Commander applications, where it can anchor pain-based strategies or fit into aristocrat decks that benefit from repeated damage triggers. The mythic rarity ensures scarcity, though Commander-specific printings typically see wider distribution than Standard sets. Most collectors treat this as a functional pickup rather than a chase card. The foil variant holds modest appeal for those completing premium versions of their decks, but neither version commands significant collector premium. Its value lies in enabling specific strategies rather than in rarity alone.