Quick Answer

Bladeback Sliver is a common Creature — Sliver from J21 (J21) costing {1}{R}. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Bladeback Sliver MTG card

Bladeback Sliver

Creature — Sliver

Card Text

Hellbent — As long as you have no cards in hand, Sliver creatures you control have "{T}: This creature deals 1 damage to target player or planeswalker."

Card Stats

2/2 common CMC: 2.0 J21 J21 🎨 Svetlin Velinov
Hellbent

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bladeback Sliver? Basics

Bladeback Sliver is a Creature — Sliver card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Hellbent — As long as you have no cards in hand, Sliver creatures you control have "{T}: This creature deals 1 damage to target player or planeswalker.""

How much mana does Bladeback Sliver cost to cast? Basics

Bladeback Sliver has a mana cost of {1}{R}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R 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.

Bladeback Sliver's mana cost of {1}{R} 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.

Bladeback Sliver has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Bladeback Sliver's current oracle text is: "Hellbent — As long as you have no cards in hand, Sliver creatures you control have "{T}: This creature deals 1 damage to target player or planeswalker.""

What is the current price of Bladeback Sliver? Pricing

Price data for Bladeback Sliver is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Bladeback Sliver? Pricing

You can purchase Bladeback Sliver 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 Bladeback Sliver legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Bladeback Sliver in Standard is not available.

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

Is Bladeback Sliver legal in Modern? Legality

Bladeback Sliver is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Bladeback Sliver legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Bladeback Sliver 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 Bladeback Sliver legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Bladeback Sliver in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Bladeback Sliver legal in Legacy? Legality

Bladeback Sliver is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Bladeback Sliver legal in Vintage? Legality

Bladeback Sliver 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 Bladeback Sliver legal in Pauper? Legality

Bladeback Sliver is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Bladeback Sliver from? Details

This printing of Bladeback Sliver is from J21 (J21), with collector number 417.

Bladeback Sliver may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Bladeback Sliver's rarity? Details

Bladeback Sliver is a common card in J21.

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

Who illustrated Bladeback Sliver? Details

Bladeback Sliver was illustrated by Svetlin Velinov.

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

What is Bladeback Sliver's power and toughness? Details

Bladeback Sliver is a 2/2 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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