Quick Answer

Charging Slateback is a common Creature — Beast from ONS (ONS) costing {4}{R}. Current price: $0.09 USD. Legal in Commander.

Charging Slateback MTG card

Charging Slateback

Creature — Beast

Card Text

This creature can't block. Morph {4}{R} (You may cast this card face down as a 2/2 creature for {3}. Turn it face up any time for its morph cost.)

Goblins prize its hide for building rock sled runners.

Card Stats

4/3 common CMC: 5.0 ONS ONS 🎨 Mark Tedin
Morph

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.09
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.20
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.79
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.08
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.51
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Charging Slateback? Basics

Charging Slateback is a Creature — Beast card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "This creature can't block. Morph {4}{R} (You may cast this card face down as a 2/2 creature for {3}. Turn it face up any time for its morph cost.)"

How much mana does Charging Slateback cost to cast? Basics

Charging Slateback has a mana cost of {4}{R}, which equals 5.0 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.

Charging Slateback's mana cost of {4}{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.

Charging Slateback has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Charging Slateback's current oracle text is: "This creature can't block. Morph {4}{R} (You may cast this card face down as a 2/2 creature for {3}. Turn it face up any time for its morph cost.)"

What is the current price of Charging Slateback? Pricing

The current market price for Charging Slateback is approximately $0.09 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.2 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.08 EUR.

Where can I buy Charging Slateback? Pricing

You can purchase Charging Slateback 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.

Charging Slateback normal: $0.09 | foil: $0.2

Is Charging Slateback legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Charging Slateback in Standard is not available.

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

Is Charging Slateback legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Charging Slateback in Modern is not available.

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

Is Charging Slateback legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Charging Slateback 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 Charging Slateback legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Charging Slateback in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Charging Slateback legal in Legacy? Legality

Charging Slateback is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Charging Slateback legal in Vintage? Legality

Charging Slateback 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 Charging Slateback legal in Pauper? Legality

Charging Slateback 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 Charging Slateback from? Details

This printing of Charging Slateback is from ONS (ONS), with collector number 194.

Charging Slateback may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Charging Slateback's rarity? Details

Charging Slateback is a common card in ONS.

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

Who illustrated Charging Slateback? Details

Charging Slateback was illustrated by Mark Tedin.

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

What is Charging Slateback's power and toughness? Details

Charging Slateback is a 4/3 creature.

Power (4) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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