Rathi Assassin
Nemesis 67 • rare
- Set
- Nemesis
- Collector number
- 67
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Dana Knutson
- Market price
- $0.31
What it does
1 generic mana black mana black mana, tap: Destroy target tapped nonblack creature.
3 generic mana, tap: Search your library for a Mercenary permanent card with mana value 3 or less, put it onto the battlefield, then shuffle.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Rathi Assassin was released in February 2000 as part of the Nemesis expansion for Magic: The Gathering. As the second set in the Rath Cycle, Nemesis focused on the dark, industrial machinations of the plane of Rath and the conflict between the Phyrexians and the rebellion led by Gerrard Capashen. The card's design reflects the set's emphasis on tactical, creature-based utility, utilizing a 'comes into play' ability that allows players to destroy a target tapped creature, reinforcing the predatory nature of the Rathi assassins within the game's lore.
The card was illustrated by Dana Knutson, a prolific artist for the game during this era known for his ability to depict gritty, character-driven fantasy subjects. Knutson’s aesthetic for the assassin emphasizes the shadowy, biomechanical influence of the Phyrexian environment, creating a visual identity that felt distinct from traditional high-fantasy tropes. The card was well-received by players at the time for its specific utility in limited formats and its contribution to the black-aligned control strategies popular during the block constructed environment.
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