Magic: The Gathering

Assassinate

Magic 2010 84 • common

Set: Magic 2010
Collector number: 84
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 2 generic mana black mana
Type: Sorcery
Colors: Black
Artist: Kev Walker
Market price: $0.08

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Lore

Why it matters

As a common card, this piece serves as a reliable staple for players looking to manage the board by removing tapped threats. Its presence in the collection highlights the essential role that efficient, straightforward removal spells play in shaping the flow of a game.

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Card face

What it does

Destroy target tapped creature.

"This is how wars are won—not with armies of soldiers but with a single knife blade, artfully placed."— Yurin, royal assassin

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Assassinate was introduced in the Magic 2010 core set, released in July 2009. This set marked a significant shift in Magic: The Gathering history as it replaced the traditional Tenth Edition, introducing new flavor text and narrative elements to the core experience. Designed to be accessible to new players while retaining mechanical depth, the card was positioned as a fundamental removal spell within the black color identity, specifically rewarding players for timing their interaction during their own turn.

The artwork for this iteration was created by Kev Walker, a prominent illustrator in the Magic community known for his gritty, dynamic style. Walker's depiction of the hooded assassin focuses on the visceral moment of the strike, emphasizing the card's function of eliminating a tapped creature. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players for its straightforward utility in limited formats and its contribution to the core set's revamped thematic focus on iconic fantasy archetypes.

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