Can't target itself because you choose the target before you tap him. At that time he is not yet a legal target. — If the creature is no longer tapped when the Assassin's ability resolves, then the ability doesn't resolve.

Flavor text

"There have always been people who lust for power and control. And there have always been people who oppose them." —Darius, to Kassandra

Card details

Printing, type line, and catalog data

Identity & printing

Card ID: ACR-164--normal
Name: Royal Assassin
Number: 164
Rarity: Rare

Type line & Magic stats

Subtypes: Human, Assassin
Types: Creature
Mana cost: {1}{B}{B}
Mana value: 3
Power / toughness: 1 / 1

Set, artist & references

Artist: Vilhelmas Banys
Language: English
Set name: Assassin's Creed
Game name: Magic: The Gathering

Battle

Abilities, attacks, weakness & resistance

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Royal Assassin

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