Stalking Assassin
Stalking Assassin is a Rare Creature — Human Assassin from Invasion (277) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}{U}{B}. Color identity: B, U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $3.99 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Stalking Assassin suits collectors and players working on Invasion who need the Rare slot. Legal in legacy, vintage, penny, commander. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.
What is Stalking Assassin from Invasion?
Stalking Assassin is a Creature — Human Assassin in Invasion numbered 277. Mana cost {1}{U}{B}. Color identity: B, U. Stalking Assassin (277) is a format-relevant Creature — Human Assassin in Invasion with legality in legacy, vintage, penny, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
What is Stalking Assassin worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $3.99 for Stalking Assassin. Low and high spread runs $3.99 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.28; foil: $3.99; Normal: $0.32. This printing is from Invasion. Collector number 277 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Invasion |
|---|---|
| Number | 277 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $3.99 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.28 |
| cardmarket | $0.28 |
| foil | $3.99 |
| Normal | $0.32 |
Card stats
| Colors | B, U |
|---|---|
| Power | 1 |
How collectible is Stalking Assassin?
Stalking Assassin is a Rare printing in Invasion. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Invasion. Collector number 277 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 2000.
What are the key details for Stalking Assassin?
Stalking Assassin lists as Creature — Human Assassin. Artist: Dana Knutson. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Invasion. Collector number 277 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.
Cactaur's take
Stalking Assassin (277) is a format-relevant Creature — Human Assassin in Invasion with legality in legacy, vintage, penny, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Stalking Assassin is catalogued as Rare Creature — Human Assassin in Invasion, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $3.99 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.28; foil: $3.99; Normal: $0.32).
- Mana cost {1}{U}{B} and type line Creature — Human Assassin help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Use $3.99 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Stalking Assassin from Invasion?
Stalking Assassin is a Rare Creature — Human Assassin from Invasion numbered 277 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Stalking Assassin worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $3.99 for ungraded Stalking Assassin. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Stalking Assassin?
Stalking Assassin is catalogued as Rare in Invasion. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Stalking Assassin legal in Commander or Standard?
Stalking Assassin shows format legality in legacy, vintage, penny, commander based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Stalking Assassin near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $3.99. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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