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Notorious Assassin is a rare Creature — Human Spellshaper Assassin from MMQ (MMQ) costing {3}{B}. Current price: $0.55 USD. Legal in Commander.

Notorious Assassin MTG card

Notorious Assassin

Creature — Human Spellshaper Assassin

Card Text

{2}{B}, {T}, Discard a card: Destroy target nonblack creature. It can't be regenerated.

He wears his infamy like a fine silk shirt.

Card Stats

2/2 rare CMC: 4.0 MMQ MMQ 🎨 Heather Hudson

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.55
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TCGPlayer
$6.17
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Card Kingdom
$0.79
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$9.99
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Cardmarket
€0.46
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€6.69
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Notorious Assassin? Basics

Notorious Assassin is a Creature — Human Spellshaper Assassin card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{2}{B}, {T}, Discard a card: Destroy target nonblack creature. It can't be regenerated."

How much mana does Notorious Assassin cost to cast? Basics

Notorious Assassin has a mana cost of {3}{B}, which equals 4.0 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.

Notorious Assassin's mana cost of {3}{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.

Notorious Assassin 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.

Notorious Assassin's current oracle text is: "{2}{B}, {T}, Discard a card: Destroy target nonblack creature. It can't be regenerated."

What is the current price of Notorious Assassin? Pricing

The current market price for Notorious Assassin is approximately $0.55 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $6.17 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.46 EUR.

Where can I buy Notorious Assassin? Pricing

You can purchase Notorious 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.

Notorious Assassin normal: $0.55 | foil: $6.17

Is Notorious Assassin legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Notorious Assassin legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Notorious Assassin in Modern is not available.

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

Is Notorious Assassin legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Notorious 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 Notorious Assassin legal in Pioneer? Legality

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

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

Is Notorious Assassin legal in Legacy? Legality

Notorious Assassin is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Notorious Assassin legal in Vintage? Legality

Notorious 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 Notorious Assassin legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Notorious 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 Notorious Assassin from? Details

This printing of Notorious Assassin is from MMQ (MMQ), with collector number 150.

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

What is Notorious Assassin's rarity? Details

Notorious Assassin is a rare card in MMQ.

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

Who illustrated Notorious Assassin? Details

Notorious Assassin was illustrated by Heather Hudson.

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

What is Notorious Assassin's power and toughness? Details

Notorious Assassin is a 2/2 creature.

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

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