MScore: 9.3/10

Royal Assassin

{1} {B} {B}

Creature — Human Assassinrare

{T} : Destroy target tapped creature.

An assassin is a king's most trusted courier, ensuring his messages are heard by even the most unwilling recipients.

1/1

Illustrated by Mark Zug · Magic 2012 · #105

Rulings for Royal Assassin

2004-10-04
Can't target itself because you choose the target before you tap him. At that time he is not yet a legal target.

2004-10-04
If the creature is no longer tapped when the Assassin's ability resolves, then the ability doesn't resolve.

All Printings

Assassin's Creed#2132024rare Assassin's Creed#3062024rare Assassin's Creed#1642024rare Assassin's Creed#932024rare Dominaria Remastered#1012023rare Dominaria Remastered

Format Legality

Duellegal

Brawlnot legal

Pennylegal

Predhlegal

Futurenot legal

Legacylegal

Modernlegal

Paupernot legal

Alchemynot legal

Pioneernot legal

Vintagelegal

Historicnot legal

Standardnot legal

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