Assassin's Trophy — Quiet Removal
Assassin's Trophy arrives as a compact, efficient answer that any midrange pilot recognizes. The Extended Art from Universes Beyond Assassin's Creed keeps the original instant timing and brutal effect while adding evocative artwork that fits the set's stealthy tone. Play it at sorcery speed to respond to a threat or at the end of an opponent's turn to deny a key permanent. Its black and green cost reflects a removal package that trades tempo for clean interaction and board control.
The card reads simply and precisely: destroy a target permanent an opponent controls then let them find a basic land to replace it. In practice that line translates to flexible answers against creatures, artifacts, enchantments or planeswalkers without losing card advantage to uneven trades. Use it in decks that value efficient interaction and want an assured out to problematic permanents. The flavor ties back to Assassin's Creed lore where a single decisive strike rewrites the board state and leaves only what is necessary for balance.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {B}{G}
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Card Type – Instant
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Subtypes – —
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Destroy target permanent an opponent controls. Its controller may search their library for a basic land card, put it onto the battlefield, then shuffle.
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Power / Toughness – N A
