Quick Answer

Astral Slide is a rare Enchantment from F06 (F06) costing {2}{W}. Legal in Commander.

Astral Slide MTG card

Astral Slide

Enchantment

Card Text

Whenever a player cycles a card, you may exile target creature. If you do, return that card to the battlefield under its owner's control at the beginning of the next end step.

"The hum of the universe is never off-key." —Mystic elder

Card Stats

rare CMC: 3.0 F06 F06 🎨 Ron Spears

Market Prices

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$4.58
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$5.99
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â‚Ŧ1.35
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (5 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Astral Slide? Basics

Astral Slide is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever a player cycles a card, you may exile target creature. If you do, return that card to the battlefield under its owner's control at the beginning of the next end step."

How much mana does Astral Slide cost to cast? Basics

Astral Slide has a mana cost of {2}{W}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Astral Slide's mana cost of {2}{W} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Astral Slide has a mana value of 3.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Astral Slide's current oracle text is: "Whenever a player cycles a card, you may exile target creature. If you do, return that card to the battlefield under its owner's control at the beginning of the next end step."

What is the current price of Astral Slide? Pricing

Price data for Astral Slide is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Astral Slide? Pricing

You can purchase Astral Slide from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Astral Slide legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Astral Slide in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Astral Slide legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Astral Slide in Modern is not available.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Astral Slide legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Astral Slide is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Astral Slide legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Astral Slide in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Astral Slide legal in Legacy? Legality

Astral Slide is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Astral Slide legal in Vintage? Legality

Astral Slide is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Astral Slide legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Astral Slide in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Astral Slide from? Details

This printing of Astral Slide is from F06 (F06), with collector number 9.

Astral Slide may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Astral Slide's rarity? Details

Astral Slide is a rare card in F06.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Astral Slide? Details

Astral Slide was illustrated by Ron Spears.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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