Silent Counterstrike
Royal Assassin from Universes Beyond Assassin's Creed translates a classic Magic staple into foil etched form with clean, playable wear. This Medium Play copy keeps the core utility you expect in black decks; for {1}{B}{B} you get a 1 1 creature with a tap ability that kills a tapped threat. The card art and foil etch add table presence while the printed rules remain straightforward, making it a reliable pick for control shells, combo lines that require targeted removal, or sideboard tech against token and sacrifice decks.
As an experienced pilot will tell you, Royal Assassin rewards timing and board awareness. Tap sequencing, removal timing, and turn structure matter more than raw power. The Universes Beyond Assassin's Creed theming gives the card a touch of lore without changing play patterns. If you are building around disruption or need a compact, repeatable answer to blockers and utility creatures this foil etched Royal Assassin belongs in the conversation. Add it to your collection or deck now to lock down opposing attackers and keep tempo under your control.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {1}{B}{B}
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Card Type – Creature
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Subtypes – Human Assassin
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – {T}: Destroy target tapped creature.
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Power / Toughness – 1/1
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Set – Universes Beyond: Assassin's Creed
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Rarity – Rare
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Condition – Medium Play
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Style – Foil Etched
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Language – English
