Silent Blade of the Undercity
Thrill-Kill Assassin is a compact, efficient threat that rewards timing and attack orientation. The card's {1}{B} cost and deathtouch let it trade up in combat or deter blocks, while Unleash offers a true gameplay choice. You can drop it as a 1 2 to block and threaten, or cast it with a +1/+1 counter to push damage at the cost of losing its ability to block. That decision shapes combat math and board tempo in draft and limited play.
Printed in Ravnica Remastered the Thrill-Kill Assassin carries the set's guild-adjacent grit and fits naturally into aggressive black shells or sacrifice themes. Experienced players will use it as removal insurance or as a damage finisher after clearing blockers. Its low curve presence and straightforward rules text make sequencing predictable but strategically meaningful in tight boards.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {1}{B}
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Card Type – Creature
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Subtypes – Human Assassin
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Deathtouch
Unleash (You may have this creature enter the battlefield with a +1/+1 counter on it. It can t block as long as it has a +1/+1 counter on it.)
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Power / Toughness – 1/2