King's Assassin
King's Assassin is a Rare Creature — Human Assassin from Portal (98) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}{B}{B}. Color identity: B. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $8.93 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
King's Assassin suits collectors and players working on Portal who need the Rare slot. Legal in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.
What is King's Assassin from Portal?
King's Assassin is a Creature — Human Assassin in Portal numbered 98. Mana cost {1}{B}{B}. Color identity: B. King's Assassin (98) is a format-relevant Creature — Human Assassin in Portal with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
What is King's Assassin worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $8.93 for King's Assassin. Low and high spread runs $8.93 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $5.46; Normal: $8.93. This printing is from Portal. Collector number 98 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.
| Set | Portal |
|---|---|
| Number | 98 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $8.93 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €5.46 |
| cardmarket | $5.46 |
| Normal | $8.93 |
Card stats
| Colors | B |
|---|---|
| Power | 1 |
How collectible is King's Assassin?
King's Assassin is a Rare printing in Portal. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Portal. Collector number 98 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 1997.
What are the key details for King's Assassin?
King's Assassin lists as Creature — Human Assassin. Artist: Zina Saunders. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Portal. Collector number 98 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.
Cactaur's take
King's Assassin (98) is a format-relevant Creature — Human Assassin in Portal with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- King's Assassin is catalogued as Rare Creature — Human Assassin in Portal, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $8.93 across finishes (cardmarket: $5.46; Normal: $8.93).
- Mana cost {1}{B}{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 $8.93 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is King's Assassin from Portal?
King's Assassin is a Rare Creature — Human Assassin from Portal numbered 98 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is King's Assassin worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $8.93 for ungraded King's Assassin. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is King's Assassin?
King's Assassin is catalogued as Rare in Portal. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is King's Assassin legal in Commander or Standard?
King's Assassin shows format legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy King's Assassin near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $8.93. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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