Use this guy with alluring siren, possibly with a regen creature to absorb the dmg, like sheep to the slaughter >:)
This guy is like a nuclear missile, he never has to be used to have an effect, the sheer fear he provides by his presence works wonders.
Posted By:
Sironos
(5/16/2010 6:57:03 AM)
Combine this with Blinding Mage and you have a winner
Posted By:
Ventrisor
(6/11/2010 12:09:59 PM)
Why I still play Serra Angel in my white deck.
Posted By:
Eved
(6/20/2010 8:50:58 PM)
I love this card. A 3-drop show-stopper, like many have pointed out. The group I play with has very little removal, and things like Doom Blade can't touch him.
To those who were wondering, or those who were doing it wrong (Tezz asked a question, and Sironos implied he wasn't operating it right), when your opponent declares an attack, he taps his or her creature(s). Since "Declare Attackers" can be "responded to," you can use Royal Assassin to take out anything you want. Annihilator, Mage Slayer, Lord of Shatterskull Pass, and other such cards still take their effect, but you can still blast a few people.
Yes, he's a 1/1, and yes he's easily targeted for things, but in the end, you paid 3 for a single card that can keep an army at bay. Throw in cards like Pestilent Kathari, and you have a defense that no one with bother you over.
Posted By:
DeathDark
(6/27/2010 9:57:47 PM)
this guy is great. yes, susceptible to removal, but he only costs 3. 4.5/5
Posted By:
tantallum99
(9/22/2010 3:46:14 PM)
CMC/power/toughness ratio: not too good. he has a weak body, and if your opponent makes you attack or block with him, watch out. He's extremely formidable with shroud, or you may want to boost up his P and T with unholy strength or something. His cmc is not too high, so he should see play early. Always a good thing.
Creature type/Rarity: he definately deserves this rare status. His creature type is a bit weak, but then again, as a vampire he would be extremely broken and probably have to be a mythic to compensate for that. I'm glad they brought him back though.
Ability: Woah. His tap ability is very dangerous. Easy to combo with many cards, from spells like sleep to artifacts that tap creatures. Your opponent acts much more cautiously with this guy out, and throw in a few wall of frosts to get complete board domination. The downside is, if your opponent attacks, and you tap the royal to kill the c... (see all)
Posted By:
divine_exodus
(4/12/2011 7:06:55 PM)
Put a whispersilk cloak on him for some real flavorful annoyance! This card shuts down Exalted decks.
Posted By:
Chromatone
(8/8/2009 3:03:51 AM)
Royal Assassin kicks twice as much ass :D
Posted By:
Genetic9
(8/7/2009 7:05:25 PM)
Such a good card to have for making your opponent(s) scared to attack.
Posted By:
RJTheDestroyer
(8/12/2009 11:46:33 PM)
In Soviet Russia, tapped creatures destroy Royal Assassins!
Posted By:
nammertime
(11/13/2009 4:10:32 PM)