The Magic 2015 Cruel Sadist is a rare Black creature card from the 2014 Magic: The Gathering release, featuring the Human Assassin type and card number 93.
2014 • Magic: The Gathering • Magic 2015
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The Cruel Sadist is a Rare card from the Magic 2015 expansion, released in 2014 under the set code M15. Positioned as card number 93 in the base checklist, this single-color Black card serves as a foundational piece for decks focused on the {B} mana identity. The card is classified as a Creature — Human Assassin with a mana value of 1, making it an efficient inclusion in early-game strategies. Its power and toughness are listed as 1/1, reflecting its role as a low-cost combatant. The design of this card is attributed to artist Min Yum, who contributed to the visual aesthetic of the M15 set. The Cruel Sadist's gameplay mechanics allow players to manipulate its strength by paying life to place +1/+1 counters on it. Alternatively, removing these counters enables the creature to deal damage to other targets, providing versatile utility in combat. This functional design makes it a relevant card for players building Black-aligned decks. Whether building a personal collection or searching for a key component for a deck, the Cruel Sadist remains a notable entry in the Magic 2015 roster.
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Featured
Cruel Sadist
Game
Magic: The Gathering
Rarity, print treatment, and game-specific stats for this card.
Rare
Min Yum
Card Stock
English
{B}
Creature — Human Assassin
1 / 1
B
Abilities, attacks, oracle text, and flavor text printed on the card.
{B}, {T}, Pay 1 life: Put a +1/+1 counter on this creature. {2}{B}, {T}, Remove X +1/+1 counters from this creature: It deals X damage to target creature.
Face of innocence. Hand of death. Designed by Edmund McMillen
FAQ
The Cruel Sadist has a mana cost of {B}, requiring one Black mana to cast. It has a mana value of 1, making it a low-cost creature to play.
The Cruel Sadist is a Creature — Human Assassin with 1 power and 1 toughness. It belongs to the Black color identity and is categorized as a Rare card in the Magic 2015 set.
The artwork for the Cruel Sadist in the Magic 2015 set was created by artist Min Yum. Her illustration contributes to the visual theme of the M15 expansion.
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