Magic: The Gathering

Nightshade Assassin

Commander 2019 123 • uncommon

Set: Commander 2019
Collector number: 123
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 2 generic mana black mana black mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Black
Artist: Darren Tan
Market price: $0.28

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What it's worth

$0.28market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$0.20 – $0.29 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As an uncommon creature, the Nightshade Assassin functions as a strategic tactical choice that rewards players for managing their hand effectively. Its presence in the collection highlights the role of versatile, utility-focused cards that can shift the momentum of a game when played at the right moment.

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What it does

First strike

When this creature enters, you may reveal X black cards in your hand. If you do, target creature gets -X/-X until end of turn.

Madness 1 generic mana black mana (If you discard this card, discard it into exile. When you do, cast it for its madness cost or put it into your graveyard.)

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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About Nightshade Assassin

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