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Assassin's Strike
SORCERY Uncommon
Return to Ravnica EDHREC #23,606
$0.05
-16.7%
7 days
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Assassin's Strike price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.05.
Assassin's Strike Price Summary
Assassin's Strike's current headline price is $0.05.
Assassin's Strike Printings & Prices
3 printings
Assassin's Strike has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Assassin's Strike: Buylist Offers
10 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | BBD #138 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | RTR #57 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | BBD #138 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | BBD #138 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | RTR #57 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | RTR #57 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | JMP #200 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | RTR #57 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | BBD #138 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | BBD #138 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Assassin's Strike Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Destroy target creature. Its controller discards a card.
"When Selesnya missionaries moved into the Shanav Quarter, they faced scorn, ridicule, and ultimately martyrdom."
Assassin's Strike is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Assassin's Strike Rulings
3 most recent
- Jul 1, 2013 If Assassin’s Strike resolves but the creature isn’t destroyed (perhaps because it regenerated or has indestructible), its controller will discard a card.
- Oct 1, 2012 If the creature is an illegal target when Assassin’s Strike tries to resolve, it won’t resolve and none of its effects will happen. Its controller won’t discard a card.
- Oct 1, 2012 You must be able to target a creature to cast Assassin’s Strike.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
5 printings
Assassin's Strike has been reprinted 5 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| JMP #200 | 2020-07-17 | Uncommon | Standard |
| BBD #138 | 2018-06-08 | Uncommon | Standard |
| BBD #138 | 2018-06-08 | Uncommon | Standard |
| RTR #57 | 2012-10-05 | Uncommon | Standard |
| RTR #57 | 2012-10-05 | Uncommon | Standard |
JMP #200 
BBD #138 Assassin's Strike in Commander
Assassin's Strike is the #23,606 most-played card on EDHREC, down 314 places over the last 30 days.
Assassin's Strike FAQ
How much is Assassin's Strike worth?
Assassin's Strike is worth about $0.05 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 22, 2026.
Is Assassin's Strike legal in Commander?
Yes — Assassin's Strike is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Assassin's Strike been reprinted?
Yes — Assassin's Strike has been reprinted 5 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Assassin's Strike cheap?
Assassin's Strike trades at about $0.05 — 5 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#23,606 on EDHREC).