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Royal Assassin
LEA · Limited Edition Alpha #123 · Rare · released 1993-08-05
{1}{B}{B}
Creature — Human Assassin
{T}: Destroy target tapped creature.
Trained in the arts of stealth, the royal assassins choose their victims carefully, relying on timing and precision rather than brute force.
Royal Assassin is a rare black creature from Limited Edition Alpha (1993). It has been printed 30 times across 23 sets, from 1993 to 2024. Recent market prices range from $0.38 to $345.00 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
Format legality
Where you can play Royal Assassin in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (30)
Prices range from $0.38 to $345.00 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Assassin's Creed at $0.38.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition Alpha This page | 123 | Rare | — | — |
| Limited Edition Beta | 124 | Rare | $345.00 | — |
| Unlimited Edition | 124 | Rare | $76.21 | — |
| Intl. Collectors' Edition | 124 | Rare | $32.06 | — |
| Collectors' Edition | 124 | Rare | $35.50 | — |
| Foreign Black Border | 125 | Rare | $33.99 | — |
| Revised Edition | 125 | Rare | $16.51 | — |
| Summer Magic / Edgar | 125 | Rare | — | — |
| Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border | 157 | Rare | $30.00 | — |
| Fourth Edition | 157 | Rare | $5.10 | — |
| Eighth Edition | 159★ | Rare | — | $7.30 |
| Eighth Edition | 159 | Rare | $1.05 | — |
| Junior Super Series | 11 | Rare | — | $45.48 |
| Junior Series Europe | 2E05 | Rare | — | $46.99 |
| Japan Junior Tournament | 2N05 | Rare | — | — |
| Ninth Edition | 159★ | Rare | — | $20.00 |
| Ninth Edition | 159 | Rare | $0.59 | — |
| Tenth Edition | 174 | Rare | $1.26 | $24.54 |
| Magic 2010 | 110 | Rare | $0.50 | $3.99 |
| Magic 2011 | 116 | Rare | $0.57 | $14.41 |
| Magic 2012 | 105 | Rare | $0.44 | $2.15 |
| Magic Online Promos | 35160 | Rare | — | — |
| 30th Anniversary Edition | 417 | Rare | — | — |
| 30th Anniversary Edition | 120 | Rare | — | — |
| Dominaria Remastered | 310 | Rare | $0.44 | $0.93 |
| Dominaria Remastered | 101 | Rare | $0.40 | $0.50 |
| Assassin's Creed | 306 | Rare | — | $1.37 |
| Assassin's Creed | 213 | Rare | — | — |
| Assassin's Creed | 164 | Rare | $0.46 | $0.58 |
| Assassin's Creed | 93 | Rare | $0.38 | $0.45 |
More from Limited Edition Alpha
Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).
- 2004-10-04Can't target itself because you choose the target before you tap him. At that time he is not yet a legal target.
- 2004-10-04If the creature is no longer tapped when the Assassin's ability resolves, then the ability doesn't resolve.
Frequently asked questions
Is Royal Assassin legal in Commander?
Yes — Royal Assassin is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Royal Assassin legal in?
Royal Assassin is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Royal Assassin been printed?
Royal Assassin has been printed 30 times across 23 sets, from 1993 to 2024.
What is the cheapest printing of Royal Assassin?
The cheapest printing is Assassin's Creed (#93) at about $0.38.
Who illustrated Royal Assassin?
This printing of Royal Assassin was illustrated by Tom Wänerstrand.