Nekrataal

Creature - Human Assassin 2/1, 2BB (4)
First strike (This creature deals combat damage before creatures without first strike.)
When Nekrataal comes into play, destroy target nonartifact, nonblack creature. That creature can't be regenerated.¹
"I have seen the horrors Kaervek has freed. My betrayal is certain-but of Kaervek or of Jamurra, I cannot say" -Jolrael
Illus. Adrian Smith

Crystal Keep Rulings Summaries

• Nothing happens if there are no non-artifact, non-black creatures in play when it comes into play. [Duelist Magazine #17, Page 30]
• Note - Also see Comes Into Play Abilities, Rule 410.10a.
• Note - Also see First Strike, Rule 502.2.
• Note - This card was of creature type "Nekrataal" and not "Human Assassin" until Ninth Edition and Oracle 2005/08/01.

Format Legality	Legal in Vintage, Legacy, Extended, Standard
Printings (5/31)	Tenth Edition (Uncommon) Core Set - Ninth Edition (Uncommon) Core Set - Eighth Edition (Uncommon) Battle Royale (Special) Visions (Uncommon)