Royal Assassin

Description

The 1995 Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border release established a distinct aesthetic for Magic: The Gathering, featuring the signature black border that defined the game's early visual identity. Within this set, Royal Assassin appears as card number 157, carrying a rare rarity designation that distinguishes it from more common commons and uncommons. As a Black-bordered card, this product represents a specific era of the trading card game before the transition to the standard white border design used in subsequent printings. Designed by Tom Wänerstrand, the card depicts a Human Assassin creature with a mana cost of three black mana. Its gameplay function allows the controller to tap the card to destroy a target tapped creature, a utility effect that has kept it relevant in various formats over the decades. For collectors focusing on the Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border series, Royal Assassin serves as an essential component for completing a full set. The card's status as a rare print makes it a focal point for those cataloging the diverse selection of cards from this pivotal 1995 release. Whether building a historical collection or seeking a specific card number for a box topper, this product remains a significant entry in Magic: The Gathering's catalog.