The 2000 Nemesis expansion features Rathi Assassin as card #67, a rare black creature with unique Mercenary and Assassin subtypes.
Rathi Assassin
2000 • Magic: The Gathering • Nemesis
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Released in 2000 as part of the Nemesis block, Rathi Assassin is a rare card identified by number 67 in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Illustrated by Dana Knutson, this black single-color creature belongs to the Phyrexian, Zombie, Mercenary, and Assassin subtypes. With a mana value of 4, it requires {2}{B}{B} to cast, positioning it as a mid-game threat for players building aggressive or control-oriented decks. The card’s abilities allow it to destroy tapped nonblack creatures with a moderate cost, while offering a secondary effect to search for low-value Mercenary permanents. Collectors of the Nemesis set often seek this card to complete their runs of rare creatures, appreciating its distinct design and gameplay utility. The Nemesis expansion remains a significant chapter in Magic lore, and cards like Rathi Assassin represent the era’s focus on complex creature interactions and thematic depth. For investors and hobbyists, the combination of rarity, iconic art, and functional design makes this card a staple for serious collectors looking to build a comprehensive library of early 2000s Magic products.
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Rathi Assassin
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Dana Knutson
Card Stock
English
{2}{B}{B}
Creature — Phyrexian Zombie Mercenary Assassin
2 / 2
B
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{1}{B}{B}, {T}: Destroy target tapped nonblack creature. {3}, {T}: Search your library for a Mercenary permanent card with mana value 3 or less, put it onto the battlefield, then shuffle.