Stronghold Assassin
Stronghold Assassin is a Rare Creature — Phyrexian Zombie Assassin from Stronghold (71) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}{B}{B}. Color identity: B. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $1.24 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Stronghold Assassin suits collectors and players working on Stronghold 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 Stronghold Assassin from Stronghold?
Stronghold Assassin is a Creature — Phyrexian Zombie Assassin in Stronghold numbered 71. Mana cost {1}{B}{B}. Color identity: B. Stronghold Assassin (71) is a format-relevant Creature — Phyrexian Zombie Assassin in Stronghold with legality in legacy, vintage, penny, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
What is Stronghold Assassin worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $1.24 for Stronghold Assassin. Low and high spread runs $1.24 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $1.21; Normal: $1.24. This printing is from Stronghold. Collector number 71 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.
| Set | Stronghold |
|---|---|
| Number | 71 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $1.24 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €1.21 |
| cardmarket | $1.21 |
| Normal | $1.24 |
Card stats
| Colors | B |
|---|---|
| Power | 2 |
How collectible is Stronghold Assassin?
Stronghold Assassin is a Rare printing in Stronghold. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Stronghold. Collector number 71 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 1998.
What are the key details for Stronghold Assassin?
Stronghold Assassin lists as Creature — Phyrexian Zombie Assassin. Artist: Matthew D. Wilson. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Stronghold. Collector number 71 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Stronghold Assassin (71) is a format-relevant Creature — Phyrexian Zombie Assassin in Stronghold with legality in legacy, vintage, penny, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Stronghold Assassin is catalogued as Rare Creature — Phyrexian Zombie Assassin in Stronghold, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $1.24 across finishes (cardmarket: $1.21; Normal: $1.24).
- Mana cost {1}{B}{B} and type line Creature — Phyrexian Zombie 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 $1.24 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Stronghold Assassin from Stronghold?
Stronghold Assassin is a Rare Creature — Phyrexian Zombie Assassin from Stronghold numbered 71 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Stronghold Assassin worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $1.24 for ungraded Stronghold Assassin. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Stronghold Assassin?
Stronghold Assassin is catalogued as Rare in Stronghold. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Stronghold Assassin legal in Commander or Standard?
Stronghold 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 Stronghold Assassin near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $1.24. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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