Magic: The Gathering

Assassinate

Magic 2011 81 • common

Set: Magic 2011
Collector number: 81
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 2 generic mana black mana
Type: Sorcery
Colors: Black
Artist: Kev Walker
Market price: $0.09

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Lore

Why it matters

As a common card, this sorcery serves as a foundational piece for players looking to manage the board by removing tapped threats. Its presence in this set offers a straightforward tactical option, making it a reliable tool for those who appreciate functional and accessible gameplay elements.

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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 first introduced as a common sorcery in the Magic 2011 core set, released by Wizards of the Coast in July 2010. The card was designed as a staple black removal spell, intended to provide players with a straightforward, conditional way to eliminate tapped creatures on the battlefield. Its inclusion in the core set helped establish a fundamental tactical interaction for newer players, emphasizing the importance of timing and board awareness in the game's combat mechanics.

The artwork for this version of the card was created by Kev Walker, a long-time contributor to the Magic: The Gathering franchise known for his visceral and atmospheric style. Walker aimed to capture a moment of calculated execution, using shadow and a striking composition to illustrate the card's theme of lethal precision. Upon its release, the card was received as a reliable, utilitarian piece that functioned effectively within the limited environment of the M11 drafting experience.

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