Quick Answer

Cateran Slaver is a rare Creature — Horror Mercenary from MMQ (MMQ) costing {4}{B}{B}. Current price: $0.72 USD. Legal in Commander.

Cateran Slaver MTG card

Cateran Slaver

Creature — Horror Mercenary

Card Text

Swampwalk (This creature can't be blocked as long as defending player controls a Swamp.) {5}, {T}: Search your library for a Mercenary permanent card with mana value 5 or less, put it onto the battlefield, then shuffle.

Card Stats

5/5 rare CMC: 6.0 MMQ MMQ 🎨 Carl Critchlow
Swampwalk

Market Prices

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$0.72
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$23.99
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$0.59
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$37.99
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€0.45
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€19.63
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cateran Slaver? Basics

Cateran Slaver is a Creature — Horror Mercenary card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Swampwalk (This creature can't be blocked as long as defending player controls a Swamp.) {5}, {T}: Search your library for a Mercenary permanent card with mana value 5 or less, put it onto the battlefield, then shuffle."

How much mana does Cateran Slaver cost to cast? Basics

Cateran Slaver has a mana cost of {4}{B}{B}, which equals 6.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B 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.

Cateran Slaver's mana cost of {4}{B}{B} 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.

Cateran Slaver has a mana value of 6.0. 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.

Cateran Slaver's current oracle text is: "Swampwalk (This creature can't be blocked as long as defending player controls a Swamp.) {5}, {T}: Search your library for a Mercenary permanent card with mana value 5 or less, put it onto the battlefield, then shuffle."

What is the current price of Cateran Slaver? Pricing

The current market price for Cateran Slaver is approximately $0.72 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $23.99 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.45 EUR.

Where can I buy Cateran Slaver? Pricing

You can purchase Cateran Slaver 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.

Cateran Slaver normal: $0.72 | foil: $23.99

Is Cateran Slaver legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Cateran Slaver in Standard is not available.

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

Is Cateran Slaver legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Cateran Slaver in Modern is not available.

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

Is Cateran Slaver legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Cateran Slaver 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 Cateran Slaver legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Cateran Slaver in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Cateran Slaver legal in Legacy? Legality

Cateran Slaver is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Cateran Slaver legal in Vintage? Legality

Cateran Slaver 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 Cateran Slaver legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Cateran Slaver 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 Cateran Slaver from? Details

This printing of Cateran Slaver is from MMQ (MMQ), with collector number 125.

Cateran Slaver may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Cateran Slaver's rarity? Details

Cateran Slaver is a rare card in MMQ.

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

Who illustrated Cateran Slaver? Details

Cateran Slaver was illustrated by Carl Critchlow.

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

What is Cateran Slaver's power and toughness? Details

Cateran Slaver is a 5/5 creature.

Power (5) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (5) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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