Royal Assassin
Junior Series Europe 2E05 • rare
- Set
- Junior Series Europe
- Collector number
- 2E05
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Tom Wänerstrand
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
tap: Destroy target tapped creature.
Trained in the arts of stealth, royal assassins choose their victims carefully, relying on timing and precision rather than brute force.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Royal Assassin card, numbered 2E05, was released as part of the Junior Series Europe, a set produced during the early 1990s to capitalize on the growing interest in fantasy-themed collectible card games among younger demographics. This series was designed to provide a more accessible entry point to the hobby, featuring streamlined gameplay mechanics and artwork that emphasized high-fantasy archetypes, reflecting the aesthetic trends of European gaming culture at the time.
The illustrations for this series were commissioned from regional fantasy artists tasked with creating evocative, character-driven imagery that stood out in a competitive market. The Royal Assassin design specifically aimed for a sense of intrigue and menace, utilizing a stylized color palette that became a hallmark of the set. While the series was intended for a niche audience, it remains a point of interest for collectors focusing on the history of international game expansion and regional card variants.
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