Quick Answer

Rock Slide is a common Instant from PLST (PLST) costing {X}{R}. Current price: $0.13 USD. Legal in Commander.

Rock Slide MTG card

Rock Slide

Instant

Card Text

Rock Slide deals X damage divided as you choose among any number of target attacking or blocking creatures without flying.

"Good ol' rock. Nothing beats rock." —Rhirhok, goblin archer

Card Stats

common CMC: 1.0 PLST PLST 🎨 Mike Kerr

Market Prices

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$0.13
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$0.35
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rock Slide? Basics

Rock Slide is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Rock Slide deals X damage divided as you choose among any number of target attacking or blocking creatures without flying."

How much mana does Rock Slide cost to cast? Basics

Rock Slide has a mana cost of {X}{R}, which equals 1.0 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.

Rock Slide's mana cost of {X}{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.

Rock Slide has a mana value of 1.0. 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.

Rock Slide's current oracle text is: "Rock Slide deals X damage divided as you choose among any number of target attacking or blocking creatures without flying."

What is the current price of Rock Slide? Pricing

The current market price for Rock Slide is approximately $0.13 USD on TCGPlayer.

Where can I buy Rock Slide? Pricing

You can purchase Rock 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 Rock Slide legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Rock Slide legal in Modern? Legality

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

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

Is Rock Slide legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Rock 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 Rock Slide legal in Pioneer? Legality

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

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

Is Rock Slide legal in Legacy? Legality

Rock Slide is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Rock Slide legal in Vintage? Legality

Rock 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 Rock Slide legal in Pauper? Legality

Rock Slide 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 Rock Slide from? Details

This printing of Rock Slide is from PLST (PLST), with collector number VIS-92.

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

What is Rock Slide's rarity? Details

Rock Slide is a common card in PLST.

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

Who illustrated Rock Slide? Details

Rock Slide was illustrated by Mike Kerr.

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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