Royal Assassin (M12)

Creature — Human Assassin

: Destroy target tapped creature.

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An assassin is a king's most trusted courier, ensuring his messages are heard by even the most unwilling recipients.
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Legalities

brawl: banned
commander: legal
legacy: legal
modern: legal
pauper: legal
pioneer: banned
standard: banned
vintage: legal

Rulings

2004-10-04:
Can’t target itself because you choose the target before you tap him. At that time he is not yet a legal target.
2004-10-04:
If the creature is no longer tapped when the Assassin’s ability resolves, then the ability doesn’t resolve.

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