Stronghold Assassin is a 2001 Magic: The Gathering card from the Seventh Edition set, numbered 166. This Phyrexian Zombie features powerful graveyard recursion mechanics.
Stronghold Assassin
2001 • Magic: The Gathering • Seventh Edition
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Released in 2001 as part of the Seventh Edition, Stronghold Assassin (card #166) remains a staple for collectors of Magic: The Gathering trading card game cards. Designed by artist Ron Walotsky, this black creature represents the Phyrexian Zombie Assassin archetype with a mana cost of three. The card's ability allows the player to sacrifice a creature to destroy a target nonblack creature, making it a functional piece for competitive and casual play alike. For those building their collection, this product represents a critical component of the Seventh Edition roster. Whether you are a long-time player or a new collector, Stronghold Assassin serves as an excellent addition to any library focused on black mana strategies.
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Stronghold Assassin
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Magic: The Gathering
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Ron Walotsky
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English
{1}{B}{B}
Creature — Phyrexian Zombie Assassin
2 / 1
B
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{T}, Sacrifice a creature: Destroy target nonblack creature.
The assassin sees only throats and hears only heartbeats.