Royal Assassin #159 – 8th Edition (Rare)

Magic: The Gathering · 8th Edition · Rare

Royal Assassin #159 Price

Royal Assassin (#159, Rare) from 8th Edition is worth $1.11 to $7.30 in Near Mint condition on TCGplayer as of October 3, 2026, depending on the printing (Normal to Foil). On Cardmarket, Europe's main marketplace, the Foil sells for €7.78.

Near Mint · TCGplayer: $7.30
Near Mint · Cardmarket: €7.78
30-day change: −62.4%
Printings: 3

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Royal Assassin prices by printing

Near Mint market prices, updated October 4, 2026.

Printing	TCGplayer (USD)	Cardmarket (EUR)
Foil	$7.30	€7.78
Normal	$1.11	€0.35
Normal - Japanese	—	—

TCGplayer market price and Cardmarket price for Near Mint English copies. They are two separate markets, so the euro figure is Cardmarket's own price, not a conversion of the dollar one. Source: TCGplayer, Cardmarket.

Card details

Set: 8th Edition
Card number: 159
Rarity: Rare
Released: April 28, 2003
Illustrator: Mark Zug
Power / toughness: 1/1
Type line: Creature — Assassin
Rules text: T: Destroy target tapped creature.
Flavor text: Trained in the arts of stealth, royal assassins choose their victims carefully, relying on timing and precision rather than brute force.

Royal Assassin: common questions

How much is Royal Assassin #159 worth?

Royal Assassin (#159, Rare) from 8th Edition is worth $1.11 to $7.30 in Near Mint condition on TCGplayer as of October 3, 2026, depending on the printing (Normal to Foil). On Cardmarket, Europe's main marketplace, the Foil sells for €7.78.

What set is Royal Assassin from?

Royal Assassin is card 159 in 8th Edition, released April 28, 2003. Its rarity is Rare. Illustrated by Mark Zug.

Is Royal Assassin going up in price?

Over the last 30 days the Near Mint Foil price on TCGplayer moved from $19.39 (September 5, 2026) to $7.30 (October 3, 2026), a change of −62.4%. The 30-day low was $7.30 and the high $19.40.

How do I check what my Royal Assassin is worth?

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