Silent Coil Strike
Serpent Assassin is a compact removal threat that earns its keep the moment it hits the battlefield. The card lets you trade a 2 2 body for the immediate answer to a troublesome nonblack creature, which fits neatly into both midrange and sacrifice shells. Play it when you need a clean way to reset combat or remove a key blocker; its low setup and split role as creature and instant style removal make sequencing straightforward for an experienced pilot.
In lore the Assassin reads like a jungle whisper that arrives at exactly the wrong time for its target. Use Serpent Assassin in decks that welcome enter the battlefield effects and value tempo. The Light Play copy here is a solid pick for players building a Foundations Jumpstart pack or reinforcing a black removal suite. Add it to your deck and close gaps in board presence without overextending.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {3}{B}{B}
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Card Type – Creature
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Subtypes – Snake Assassin
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – When Serpent Assassin enters, you may destroy target nonblack creature.
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Power / Toughness – 2/2
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Condition – Light Play
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Language – English
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Set – Foundations Jumpstart
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Rarity – Uncommon
