The 2016 Conspiracy: Take the Crown foil card Assemble the Rank and Vile. This strategic Conspiracy card features a hidden agenda mechanic for Magic: The Gathering players.
Assemble the Rank and Vile
2016 • Magic: The Gathering • Conspiracy: Take the Crown
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Description
Assemble the Rank and Vile is a distinctive Conspiracy card from the 2016 Conspiracy: Take the Crown expansion, designated as card number 2 with the set code CN2. Unlike traditional Magic: The Gathering cards, this Conspiracy introduces a hidden agenda mechanic that fundamentally changes how the card interacts with the game from the start. Players place this card face down in the command zone and secretly choose a card name, creating a layer of strategic depth that rewards psychological play and deception. The card’s primary function activates when a creature matching the chosen name dies. At that moment, the controller may pay one black mana to create a tapped 2/2 black Zombie creature token. This ability allows for flexible gameplay, adapting to whatever strategy the opponent is pursuing. As a Common rarity with a Foil finish, Assemble the Rank and Vile is accessible yet visually striking, making it a popular choice for collectors who appreciate the unique design language of the Conspiracy block. The artwork by Seb McKinnon complements the card’s dark, conspiratorial theme, adding to its appeal for those building their Magic: The Gathering collections. Collectors often seek this card for its role in drafting and sealed formats, where the hidden agenda can turn the tide of a game. Whether you are looking to complete your Conspiracy: Take the Crown set or add a unique strategic piece to your library, Assemble the Rank and Vile stands out as a key component of the 2016 release. Its ability to disrupt opponent plans while providing card advantage makes it a memorable addition to any Magic: The Gathering collection.
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Assemble the Rank and Vile
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Seb McKinnon
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English
Foil
Conspiracy
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Hidden agenda (Start the game with this conspiracy face down in the command zone and secretly choose a card name. You may turn this conspiracy face up any time and reveal that name.) Creatures you control with the chosen name have "When this creature dies, you may pay {B}. If you do, create a tapped 2/2 black Zombie creature token."
FAQ
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What is the hidden agenda mechanic on Assemble the Rank and Vile?
The hidden agenda mechanic allows you to start the game with the card face down in the command zone and secretly choose a card name. You can turn the card face up later to reveal the name and activate its effect.
How does Assemble the Rank and Vile create tokens?
When a creature with the chosen name dies, you may pay one black mana. If you do, you create a tapped 2/2 black Zombie creature token. This ability triggers each time the specific creature dies.
What set does Assemble the Rank and Vile belong to?
Assemble the Rank and Vile is card number 2 from the Conspiracy: Take the Crown expansion, released in 2016. It is categorized as a Conspiracy type with Common rarity.
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