@Concerned_bystander and @ryukotsen
Tap abilities work at instant speed. You can activate this ability whenever you have priority. For example, in response to an opponent declaring attackers (who are, at that point tapped. It's just like dropping a Lightning Bolt or Shock on a declared attacker to stop it from dealing damage.
Posted By:
burnsbabe
(8/29/2011 3:38:14 AM)
I have four of these along with four icy manipulators. I *** people off when I won't let them cast any creatures.
Posted By:
enchanter100
(9/2/2011 10:27:55 AM)
He's pretty cool. I don't know if I would use him very much, but I love the idea of some creepy clown dude sneaking up on a behemoth while it's sleeping and stabbing it in the mountain-sized back. Or even an Eldrazi... How do you do it little guy?
Posted By:
Macsen
(9/9/2011 5:15:26 AM)
solid card for control decks, makes your opponent pass the attacking turn. prolongs the game in favor for most control builds.
Posted By:
amielzki
(10/17/2011 7:08:02 PM)
This guy is great card advantage, and the sole reason (outside of Standard) to pick Serra over Baneslayer.
Posted By:
bay_falconer
(10/27/2011 3:37:14 PM)
Icy Manipulator + Royal Assassin = annoying as hell
Posted By:
Lchowa
(6/12/2012 11:57:37 AM)
Ahh, the Royal A$$, how I remember making you a must have in every MBC deck I made.
Alas, cards like Lili and Nighthawk have taken your spot competitively, but you're still one of my favs. 4/5
Posted By:
Sessy
(7/16/2012 9:41:56 PM)
Seems to pair well with black Urabrask the Hidden.
The assasin active as soon it hit the table, and it enable vigilance card to be killed as they enter.
Not really a combo, but 2 nice cards to have. can build more synergy arround em.
Posted By:
AlBout
(8/6/2012 3:46:02 PM)
I love R. Assassin, but taking him out at T3 ALWAYS always always invites gut shot or Tragic Slip. I can't seem to keep this little guy alive long enough to do anything useful. T4 Assassin with an Undying Evil is all I can do to successfully pull him out.
Posted By:
spartanvi
(9/4/2012 1:07:58 AM)
Royal Assassin : So they put me on the bench when the exalted mechanic comes back in? OH COME ON!
Posted By:
Dabok
(9/7/2012 11:18:09 AM)