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Royal Assassin Assassin's Creed MTG card
ACR #93 · Art by Vilhelmas Banys
ACR set symbol, RareAssassin's Creed#93Rare

Royal Assassin

Creature · Human Assassin
TCGplayer market · ACR #93 nonfoil
$0.39 +2.6% +$0.01, 7 days
1-year range
30 days
+2.6%
EDHREC rank
#2,319 Down 31 in 30 days

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Royal Assassin Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.39, up 2.6% over 7 days, up 2.6% over 30 days, down 2.5% over 90 days.

Royal Assassin Price History

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Where to Buy and Sell Royal Assassin

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Royal Assassin in Sealed Products

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Royal Assassin Printings & Prices

Royal Assassin has 26 tracked printings across 19 sets, in nonfoil, foil and etched finishes, including extended art, inverted and alt art treatments.

ACR set symbol, RareACR #93
Viewing
DMR set symbol, RareDMR #101
ACR set symbol, RareACR #164
Extended Art
M12 set symbol, RareM12 #105
DMR set symbol, RareDMR #310
Retro Frame
M10 set symbol, RareM10 #110
M11 set symbol, RareM11 #116
9ED set symbol, Rare9ED #159
ACR set symbol, RareACR #213
Inverted
8ED set symbol, Rare8ED #159
10E set symbol, Rare10E #174
ACR set symbol, RareACR #306
Bundle
SUM set symbol, RareSUM #125
4ED set symbol, Rare4ED #157
8ED set symbol, Rare8ED #159★
9ED set symbol, Rare9ED #159★
3ED set symbol, Rare3ED #125
CEI set symbol, RareCEI #124
CED set symbol, RareCED #124
PJSE set symbol, RarePJSE #2E05
PSUS set symbol, RarePSUS #11
2ED set symbol, Rare2ED #124
LEB set symbol, RareLEB #124
30A set symbol, Rare30A #120
30A set symbol, Rare30A #417
Retro Frame
LEA set symbol, RareLEA #123

Sell Royal Assassin: Buylist Offers

BuyerPrintingFinishCash offerMarketSpread to market
Card KingdomLEA #123Nonfoil
Card KingdomLEB #124Nonfoil
Card Kingdom30A #417Nonfoil
Card Kingdom2ED #124Nonfoil
Card Kingdom30A #120Nonfoil
Card KingdomCED #124Nonfoil
Card KingdomCEI #124Nonfoil
Card Kingdom10E #174Foil
Card Kingdom3ED #125Nonfoil
CoolStuffInc10E #174Foil

Royal Assassin Rules Text & Legality

Royal Assassin

{T}: Destroy target tapped creature.

"There have always been people who lust for power and control. And there have always been people who oppose them." —Darius, to Kassandra

Royal Assassin is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.

  • CommanderLegal
  • Duel CommanderLegal
  • LegacyLegal
  • ModernLegal
  • OathbreakerLegal
  • Penny DreadfulLegal
  • PreDHLegal
  • PremodernLegal
  • VintageLegal
  • AlchemyNot legal
  • BrawlNot legal
  • Competitive BrawlNot legal
  • Future StandardNot legal
  • GladiatorNot legal
  • HistoricNot legal
  • Old SchoolNot legal
  • PauperNot legal
  • Pauper CommanderNot legal
  • PioneerNot legal
  • StandardNot legal
  • Standard BrawlNot legal
  • TimelessNot legal
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Royal Assassin Rulings

  • Oct 4, 2004

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

  • Oct 4, 2004

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

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Royal Assassin has been reprinted 34 times.

  • Jan 13, 2023DMR set symbol, RareDominaria Remastered · Alt ArtDMR #310
  • Jan 13, 2023DMR set symbol, RareDominaria Remastered · Alt Art, foilDMR #310
  • Jan 13, 2023DMR set symbol, RareDominaria RemasteredDMR #101
  • Jan 13, 2023DMR set symbol, RareDominaria Remastered · foilDMR #101
  • Jul 5, 2024ACR set symbol, RareAssassin's Creed · foilACR #93
  • Jul 5, 2024ACR set symbol, RareAssassin's Creed · foilACR #306
  • Jul 5, 2024ACR set symbol, RareAssassin's CreedACR #93
  • Jul 5, 2024ACR set symbol, RareAssassin's Creed · Extended Art, foilACR #164
  • Jul 5, 2024ACR set symbol, RareAssassin's Creed · Extended ArtACR #164
  • Jul 5, 2024ACR set symbol, RareAssassin's Creed · Inverted, etchedACR #213

Showing the 10 most recent of 34 printings.

Royal Assassin in Commander

Royal Assassin is the #2,319 most-played card on EDHREC, down 31 places over the last 30 days.

#2,319 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 31 in 30 days

Royal Assassin FAQ

How much is Royal Assassin worth?

Royal Assassin is worth about $0.39 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

Is Royal Assassin legal in Commander?

Yes. Royal Assassin is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.

Has Royal Assassin been reprinted?

Yes. Royal Assassin has been reprinted 34 times, with 26 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Royal Assassin cheap?

Royal Assassin trades at about $0.39; 34 reprints keep supply plentiful.

What can I play instead of Royal Assassin?

Cards that fill a similar role include Rathi Assassin, Stronghold Assassin, Visara the Dreadful.

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