◆
Decktrove
Assassin's Strike
BBD · Battlebond #138 · Uncommon · released 2018-06-08
{4}{B}{B}
Sorcery
Destroy target creature. Its controller discards a card.
When Selesnya missionaries moved into the Shanav Quarter, they faced scorn, ridicule, and ultimately martyrdom.
Assassin's Strike is an uncommon black sorcery from Battlebond (2018). It has been printed 3 times across 3 sets, from 2012 to 2020. Recent market prices range from $0.05 to $0.89 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
USD$0.07
USD Foil$0.24
Format legality
Where you can play Assassin's Strike in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (3)
Prices range from $0.05 to $0.89 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Return to Ravnica at $0.05.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Return to Ravnica | 57 | Uncommon | $0.05 | $0.89 |
| Battlebond This page | 138 | Uncommon | $0.07 | $0.24 |
| Jumpstart | 200 | Uncommon | $0.11 | — |
More from Battlebond
Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (3).
- 2013-07-01If Assassin’s Strike resolves but the creature isn’t destroyed (perhaps because it regenerated or has indestructible), its controller will discard a card.
- 2012-10-01You must be able to target a creature to cast Assassin’s Strike.
- 2012-10-01If the creature is an illegal target when Assassin’s Strike tries to resolve, it won’t resolve and none of its effects will happen. Its controller won’t discard a card.
Frequently asked questions
Is Assassin's Strike legal in Commander?
Yes — Assassin's Strike is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Assassin's Strike legal in?
Assassin's Strike is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Assassin's Strike been printed?
Assassin's Strike has been printed 3 times across 3 sets, from 2012 to 2020.
What is the cheapest printing of Assassin's Strike?
The cheapest printing is Return to Ravnica (#57) at about $0.05.
Who illustrated Assassin's Strike?
This printing of Assassin's Strike was illustrated by Chase Stone.