Stronghold Assassin
Stronghold Assassin Price Summary
As of Aug 6, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Stronghold Assassin is $1.11 (STH #71), and the most expensive is $46.50 (7ED #166★, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $1.11, down 5.1% over 7 days, down 1.8% over 30 days, down 2.6% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $1.49 (2025).
Stronghold Assassin Printings & Prices
Stronghold Assassin has 4 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Stronghold Assassin: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $1.15 cash for 7ED #166; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 54% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | 7ED #166 | Nonfoil | $1.15 | $2.49 | 54% |
| CoolStuffInc | 7ED #166 | Nonfoil | $0.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | STH #71 | Nonfoil | $0.50 | $1.99 | 75% |
| Card Kingdom | C13 #93 | Nonfoil | $0.36 | $1.79 | 80% |
Stronghold Assassin Rules Text & Legality
{T}, Sacrifice a creature: Destroy target nonblack creature.
Stronghold Assassin is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Stronghold Assassin has been reprinted 4 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| C13 #93 | 2013-11-01 | Rare | Standard |
| 7ED #166★ | 2001-04-11 | Rare | Standard |
| 7ED #166 | 2001-04-11 | Rare | Standard |
| STH #71 | 1998-03-02 | Rare | Standard |
C13 #93 
7ED #166★ 
STH #71 Stronghold Assassin in Commander
Stronghold Assassin is the #11,274 most-played card on EDHREC, down 147 places over the last 30 days.
Stronghold Assassin FAQ
How much is Stronghold Assassin worth?
Stronghold Assassin is worth about $1.11 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 6, 2026. Prices range from $1.11 to $46.50 across 4 tracked printings.
Is Stronghold Assassin legal in Commander?
Yes — Stronghold Assassin is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Stronghold Assassin been reprinted?
Yes — Stronghold Assassin has been reprinted 4 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Stronghold Assassin cheap?
Stronghold Assassin trades at about $1.11 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#11,274 on EDHREC).