Royal Assassin
Creature — Human Assassin
: Destroy target tapped creature.
An assassin is a king's most trusted courier, ensuring his messages are heard by even the most unwilling recipients.
Mark Zug
Magic 2012 (M12)
• #105Rulings
If the creature is no longer tapped when the Assassin's ability resolves, then the ability doesn't resolve.
(wotc • 2004-10-04)
Can't target itself because you choose the target before you tap him. At that time he is not yet a legal target.
(wotc • 2004-10-04)
Rulings
If the creature is no longer tapped when the Assassin's ability resolves, then the ability doesn't resolve.
(wotc • 2004-10-04)
Can't target itself because you choose the target before you tap him. At that time he is not yet a legal target.
(wotc • 2004-10-04)