Quick Answer

King's Assassin is a rare Creature — Human Assassin from MB2 (MB2) costing {1}{B}{B}. Current price: $0.25 USD. Legal in Commander.

King's Assassin MTG card

King's Assassin

Creature — Human Assassin

Card Text

{T}: Destroy target tapped creature. Activate only during your turn, before attackers are declared.

Fear is as effective a weapon as the blade.

Card Stats

1/1 rare CMC: 3.0 MB2 MB2 🎨 Zina Saunders

Market Prices

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Prices updated: 2025-12-08

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is King's Assassin? Basics

King's Assassin is a Creature — Human Assassin card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{T}: Destroy target tapped creature. Activate only during your turn, before attackers are declared."

How much mana does King's Assassin cost to cast? Basics

King's Assassin has a mana cost of {1}{B}{B}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B 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.

King's Assassin's mana cost of {1}{B}{B} 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.

King's Assassin has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

King's Assassin's current oracle text is: "{T}: Destroy target tapped creature. Activate only during your turn, before attackers are declared."

What is the current price of King's Assassin? Pricing

The current market price for King's Assassin is approximately $0.25 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.64 EUR.

Where can I buy King's Assassin? Pricing

You can purchase King's Assassin 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 King's Assassin legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for King's Assassin in Standard is not available.

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

Is King's Assassin legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for King's Assassin in Modern is not available.

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

Is King's Assassin legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

King's Assassin 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 King's Assassin legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for King's Assassin in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is King's Assassin legal in Legacy? Legality

King's Assassin is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is King's Assassin legal in Vintage? Legality

King's Assassin 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 King's Assassin legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for King's Assassin 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 King's Assassin from? Details

This printing of King's Assassin is from MB2 (MB2), with collector number 43.

King's Assassin may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is King's Assassin's rarity? Details

King's Assassin is a rare card in MB2.

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

Who illustrated King's Assassin? Details

King's Assassin was illustrated by Zina Saunders.

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

What is King's Assassin's power and toughness? Details

King's Assassin is a 1/1 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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