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Thrill-Kill Assassin is a uncommon Creature — Human Assassin from RTR (RTR) costing {1}{B}. Current price: $0.05 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Thrill-Kill Assassin MTG card

Thrill-Kill Assassin

Creature — Human Assassin

Card Text

Deathtouch Unleash (You may have this creature enter with a +1/+1 counter on it. It can't block as long as it has a +1/+1 counter on it.)

As the bounty on Massacre Girl rose, so did the number of imitators.

Card Stats

1/2 uncommon CMC: 2.0 RTR RTR 🎨 Tyler Jacobson
Deathtouch Unleash

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Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.05
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TCGPlayer
$0.72
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.04
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€0.39
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thrill-Kill Assassin? Basics

Thrill-Kill Assassin is a Creature — Human Assassin card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Deathtouch Unleash (You may have this creature enter with a +1/+1 counter on it. It can't block as long as it has a +1/+1 counter on it.)"

How much mana does Thrill-Kill Assassin cost to cast? Basics

Thrill-Kill Assassin has a mana cost of {1}{B}, which equals 2.0 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.

Thrill-Kill Assassin's mana cost of {1}{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.

Thrill-Kill Assassin has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Thrill-Kill Assassin's current oracle text is: "Deathtouch Unleash (You may have this creature enter with a +1/+1 counter on it. It can't block as long as it has a +1/+1 counter on it.)"

What is the current price of Thrill-Kill Assassin? Pricing

The current market price for Thrill-Kill Assassin is approximately $0.05 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.72 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.04 EUR.

Where can I buy Thrill-Kill Assassin? Pricing

You can purchase Thrill-Kill 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.

Thrill-Kill Assassin normal: $0.05 | foil: $0.72

Is Thrill-Kill Assassin legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Thrill-Kill Assassin in Standard is not available.

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

Is Thrill-Kill Assassin legal in Modern? Legality

Thrill-Kill Assassin is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Thrill-Kill Assassin legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Thrill-Kill 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 Thrill-Kill Assassin legal in Pioneer? Legality

Thrill-Kill Assassin is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Thrill-Kill Assassin legal in Legacy? Legality

Thrill-Kill Assassin is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Thrill-Kill Assassin legal in Vintage? Legality

Thrill-Kill 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 Thrill-Kill Assassin legal in Pauper? Legality

Thrill-Kill Assassin is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Thrill-Kill Assassin from? Details

This printing of Thrill-Kill Assassin is from RTR (RTR), with collector number 81.

Thrill-Kill Assassin may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Thrill-Kill Assassin's rarity? Details

Thrill-Kill Assassin is a uncommon card in RTR.

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

Who illustrated Thrill-Kill Assassin? Details

Thrill-Kill Assassin was illustrated by Tyler Jacobson.

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

What is Thrill-Kill Assassin's power and toughness? Details

Thrill-Kill Assassin is a 1/2 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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