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

Trained in the arts of stealth, royal assassins choose their victims carefully, relying on timing and precision rather than brute force.

Card details

Printing, type line, and catalog data

Identity & printing

Card ID: DMR-310--foil
Name: Royal Assassin (Foil)
Number: 310
Rarity: Rare
Variant: Foil

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: Mark Zug
Language: English
Set name: Dominaria Remastered
Game name: Magic: The Gathering

Battle

Abilities, attacks, weakness & resistance

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Royal Assassin (Foil)

Overview

Rules

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