Quick Answer

Assassin Den is a uncommon Creature — Wall from ACR (ACR) costing {3}{U}. Current price: $0.14 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Assassin Den MTG card

Assassin Den

Creature — Wall

Card Text

Defender (This creature can't attack.) {3}{U}: Put a +1/+1 counter on target creature you control. It can't be blocked this turn. Activate only as a sorcery.

The unassuming exterior was the perfect cover for the Brotherhood's operations.

Card Stats

2/4 uncommon CMC: 4.0 ACR ACR 🎨 Jurijus Chitrovas
Defender

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.14
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Cardmarket
€0.13
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Cardmarket
€0.20
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Assassin Den? Basics

Assassin Den is a Creature — Wall card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Defender (This creature can't attack.) {3}{U}: Put a +1/+1 counter on target creature you control. It can't be blocked this turn. Activate only as a sorcery."

How much mana does Assassin Den cost to cast? Basics

Assassin Den has a mana cost of {3}{U}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Assassin Den's mana cost of {3}{U} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Assassin Den has a mana value of 4.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Assassin Den's current oracle text is: "Defender (This creature can't attack.) {3}{U}: Put a +1/+1 counter on target creature you control. It can't be blocked this turn. Activate only as a sorcery."

What is the current price of Assassin Den? Pricing

The current market price for Assassin Den is approximately $0.14 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.13 EUR.

Where can I buy Assassin Den? Pricing

You can purchase Assassin Den from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Assassin Den legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Assassin Den in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Assassin Den legal in Modern? Legality

Assassin Den is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Assassin Den legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Assassin Den is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Assassin Den legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Assassin Den in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Assassin Den legal in Legacy? Legality

Assassin Den is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Assassin Den legal in Vintage? Legality

Assassin Den is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Assassin Den legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Assassin Den in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Assassin Den from? Details

This printing of Assassin Den is from ACR (ACR), with collector number 281.

Assassin Den may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Assassin Den's rarity? Details

Assassin Den is a uncommon card in ACR.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Assassin Den? Details

Assassin Den was illustrated by Jurijus Chitrovas.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Assassin Den's power and toughness? Details

Assassin Den is a 2/4 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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