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Royal Assassin

Magic: The GatheringMagic 2011#116

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: Destroy target tapped creature.

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An assassin is a king's most trusted courier, ensuring his messages are heard by even the most unwilling recipients.

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.

2004-10-04

If the creature is no longer tapped when the Assassin's ability resolves, then the ability doesn't resolve.